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A woodcut depicting the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, including a crowd of onlookers surrounding the Virgin Mary.

A woodcut border on the title page of Luther's Uon Menschenn Lere zu meyden printed in 1522. The border consists of a single woodcut depicting two birds flanking a plinth (top), a man wearing a hat and playing a flute with a bee at his shoulder (right), two cherubs holding up a blank crest (bottom), and a humanoid fiure with a pig or cow's head holding a rosary (right).

A woodcut border on the title page of Luther's Ain Sermon Secundum Matheum printed in 1522. The border is composed of a single woodcut and depicts an architectural arch or nice decorated with plant motifs. Within the border and below the title, a cherub is depicted holding the Electoral Arms of Saxony (left) and the Ducal Arms of Saxony (right).

A woodcut border on the title page of Luther's Uon Menschenn Lere zu meyden printed in 1522. The border consists of a single woodcut depicting two birds flanking a plinth (top), a man wearing a hat and playing a flute with a bee at his shoulder (right), two cherubs holding up a blank crest (bottom), and a humanoid fiure with a pig or cow's head holding a rosary (right).

A woodcut border on the title page of Luther's Von Menschenlehre zu meiden printed in 1522. The border is compromised of a single woodcut featuring an architectural arch or niche decorated with foliage and roses and topped with a cherub head.

A woodcut border on the title page of Luther's Vom ehelichen Leben printed in 1522.

A woodcut border on the title page of Luther's sermon on John 3 and God's love. The border is composed of a single woodcut and depicts a group of cherubs climbing trees and holding up a blank crest.

A woodcut border on the title page of Luther's De votis monasticis judicium printed in 1522. The border is printed as a single woodcut and depicts an archway with cherubs playing the drum and flute (top), and cherubs holding the Electoral Arms of Saxony (left) and the Ducal Arms of Saxony (right).

A woodcut portrait of Martin Luther dressed in the traditional garb of an Augustinian monk and holding a book, likely a Bible, with a dove above him, representing the Holy Spirit.

A woodcut full-body portrait of Martin Luther dressed in the garb of an Augustinian monk and holding a book.

A woodcut depicting Jesus Christ teaching the apostles about the End Times as he gestures towards the heavens, where the sun, moon, and stars can be seen.

A decorative woodcut accent featuring a rabbit or hare amongst flowers.

A woodcut depicting Jesus Christ riding into Jerusalem on a donkey, the apostles behind him, as a man lays his cloak on the road before him.

A woodcut portrait of Martin Luther dressed in the traditional garb of an Augustinian monk and holding a book, likely a Bible, with a dove above him, representing the Holy Spirit.

A woodcut depicting Jesus Christ praying in the Garden of Gethsemane while the apostles sleep around him.

A woodcut border on the title page of Gallus Korn's personal narrative of leaving his monastic community after joining the Protestants. The border is comprised of a single woodcut depicting a Wild Man and Woman flanking a blank crest (bottom), a bagpipe player (right), a cherub and another figure (left), and a group of cherubs fighting a dragon (top).

A woodcut depicting a pilgrim outfitted with a hat, cloak, staff, and bag for his journey, being directed by God from Heaven (top right).

A woodcut depicting the wedding ceremonies of three clergy members with musicians (top) playing accompaniment.

A woodcut portrait of Martin Luther dressed in the traditional garb of an Augustinian monk and holding a book, likely a Bible, and flanked by two decorated pillars. Appears to be done after the woodcut portrait by Hans Baldung.

A woodcut border on the title page of Luther's Iudicium de votis printed in 1521. The border is done as a single woodcut depicting a monk (left), a nun (right), a Green Man of pagan and Christian lore (bottom), and a bowl of fruit (top). The intermediate spaces are filled with floral and plant decorative motifs.

A woodcut portrait of Martin Luther dressed in the traditional garb of an Augustinian monk and holding a book, likely a Bible, with a dove above him, representing the Holy Spirit.