This scene is allegorical and illustrates Martin's Luther's objection to indulgences and indulgences. In his "95 Theses" - Luther shown writing them at left- he makes clear his objections and belief that such sales were not correct. This work is from a woodcut in the Royal Library in Berlin.

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This scene is allegorical and illustrates Martin's Luther's objection to indulgences and indulgences. In his "95 Theses" - Luther shown writing them at left- he makes clear his objections and belief that such sales were not correct. This work is from a woodcut in the Royal Library in Berlin.

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Keywords: 1500s, 16th, 95, allegory, catholic, century, church, indulgences, luther, martin, protestant, reformation, sale, selling, theses