Book Title: Passional Christi und Antichristi

Author: Luther, Martin, 1483-1546

Image Title: Contrast in Taxes

Scripture Reference:

• Matthew 17 (further images / scripture text)

Description: A coin is removed from a fish's mouth, and Jesus teaches about paying taxes to the government. This contrasts with the collection of money by the Pope. This woodcut is from the book "Passional Christi und Antichristi" with thirteen scenes contrasting the life of Jesus to that of the Pope. The images are by Lucas Cranach the Elder (1472-1553).

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