The Martyrdom of the Apostle Matthias
Book Title: Hortulus animae = Lustgarten der Seelen : Mit schönen lieblichen Figuren
Author: Luther, Martin, 1483-1546
Image Title: The Martyrdom of the Apostle Matthias
Description: From the Hortulus animae or Lustgarten der Seelen and based on the sketches of Lucas Cranach, the Elder (1472-1553), this scene depicts the beheading of Matthias by guillotine. According to Acts 1:15-26, he was chosen by the casting of lots to replace the Apostle Judas, who had committed suicide after betraying Jesus. One later Christian tradition maintains that Matthias was beheaded. This woodcut was created by Lukas Cranach the Elder .
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