Fishing for Souls, Typus piscationis novae novorum apostolorum (title on object), Allegorical representation depicting Luther, Schwenckfeld, Calvin and Zwingli fishing in a pond in which different types of people are swimming: richly dressed young men and women, monks, lords, peasants and artisans. This is surrounded by various scenes depicting drinking parties and dancing monks in and around inns. At the bottom right, in a tailor's workshop, a chasuble is being cut up into women's clothing. Above that, a monstrance is being forged in a smithy. Various animals figure in the scene: a stork, fro
Fishing for Souls, Typus piscationis novae novorum apostolorum (title on object), Allegorical representation depicting Luther, Schwenckfeld, Calvin and Zwingli fishing in a pond in which different types of people are swimming: richly dressed young men and women, monks, lords, peasants and artisans. This is surrounded by various scenes depicting drinking parties and dancing monks in and around inns. At the bottom right, in a tailor's workshop, a chasuble is being cut up into women's clothing. Above that, a monstrance is being forged in a smithy. Various animals figure in the scene: a stork, frogs, monkeys, etc. The leading role seems to be played by the beaver, which is represented three times. With separately printed Latin letterpress text., print maker: anonymous, Germany, (possibly), 1560 - 1600, paper, engraving, letterpress printing, height 275 mm × width 387 mm, height 279 mm × width 400 mm
Size: 3277px × 4607px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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