The Martyrdom of the Apostle Thomas

Book Title: Hortulus animae = Lustgarten der Seelen : Mit schönen lieblichen Figuren

Author: Luther, Martin, 1483-1546

Image Title: The Martyrdom of the Apostle Thomas

Description: The Apostle Thomas was martyred with a spear, according to some Christian tradition; the electoral and ducal arms of Saxony hang on the wall. This woodcut was created by Lukas Cranach the Elder .

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