Images of the Saints and Martyrs of Christ
Sanctorum, et martyrum Christi icones ... Der Heiligen ... Bildnussen
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The work 'Sanctorum et Martyrum Christi Icones' (Wittenberg, 1558) is a rare 16th-century collection of woodcuts with accompanying Latin and German verses. Catalog searches in Google Books and library records confirm the existence of the original bilingual edition but show no evidence of any complete or partial English translation of the text. While the woodcuts are known to art historians, the specific literary content has not been published in English.
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Step into the vivid world of 16th-century devotion through this stunning collection of woodcuts that brings the history of the early Church to life. How did Renaissance artists capture the descent of the Holy Spirit and the ultimate sacrifices of the faithful? Discover a visual testament where artistic mastery meets the profound mystery of the divine.
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