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A woodcut initial letter "A" depicting a trio of figures leaning agains and through the letter.

A woodcut depicting Martin Luther as a seven-headed monster, critiquing his deviation from Catholicism. Each head is labeled (from left to right): Doctor, Martinus, Luther, Ecclesiast, Schwirmer [Schwärmer], Visitieter, and Barrabas. This was a classic piece of Catholic propaganda, portraying Luther not only as a Doctor and Churchman, but as a Turk, a wild enthusiast (Schwarmer) and "Barrabas."

An ornamental woodcut depicting a dog and a pig nose to nose with the back half of what might be a goat on the left.

An ornamental woodcut depicting bunches of grapes on the vine.

A woodcut initial letter "V" depicting a figure standing on the back of a second holding out a bunch of grapes.

An ornamental woodcut depicting a pair of cherubs amongst some vines. The cherub on the left is riding a stick horse and holding an item similar to a pinwheel. On the right of the image, there is an arm holding an arrow which might be part of another cherub.

An ornamental woodcut depicting a pair of capped figures riding hippocampi and holding shields, flanking a cherub's head.

A woodcut initial letter "I" depicting a pair of naked figures holding poles or spears.

A woodcut initial letter "V" depicting a horse or hound head with plant decorations.

A woodcut depicting Martin Luther as a seven-headed monster, critiquing his deviation from Catholicism. Each head is labeled (from left to right): Doctor, Martinus, Lutherus, Ecclesiastes, Suermerus, Visitactor, and Barrabas. This was a classic piece of Catholic propaganda, portraying Luther not only as a Doctor and Churchman, but as a Turk, a wild enthusiast (Suermerus) and "Barrabas."

A woodcut border to the New deudsch Psalter printed in 1528. The border consists of a single woodcut depicting a bird flanked by decorative elements (top), a pair of cherub heads with plant motifs (sides), and God or Jesus Christ holding a globus cruciger and flanked by cherubs (bottom).

A woodcut initial letter "E" depicting a pair of battling figures, one with a staff and one with a shield and sword.

A woodcut border to Augustin von Alveldt's Widder Luthers trostung ann die Christen zu Hall : vber er Georgen yhres Predigers todt, szo viel die entpfahung des hochwirdigen Sacraments belangt printed in 1528. The border consists of a single wood cut depicting a pair of columns, one with bulls heads (sides), a pair of cherubs holding the coat of arms of Dresden (bottom), and an arch decorated with floral designs (top).

A woodcut border to Urbanus Rhegius's Wider den newen Taufforden : notwendige Warnung an alle Christgleubigen printed in 1527. The border is composed of a single woodcut depicting a series of cherubs, some playing instruments (sides and bottom) and a man flanked by floral decorations (top).

A woodcut border to Luther's Vier trostliche Psalmen, an die Königin zu Hungern printed in 1527. The border is comprised of a single woodcut depicting an architectural border supported by four columns with cherubs leaning on them (sides) and cherubs holding shields (top corners).

A woodcut border to Mensing's Von dem Testament Christi vnsers Herren vnd Seligmachers : Dem Hochlöblichen Adell ym landt zu Sachsen, sampt alle[n] Christglewbigen, Deutscher Nation, tzugutt geschriben vnd auszgangen, beweret mit Götlicher schrifft, tröstlich zu lesen printed in 1526. The border is composed of four woodcuts depicting the symbols of the four Gospels (corners), Apostle Peter (top), Apostle Paul (bottom), and the four "Great Western Fathers" of the church, Pope Gregory I, Saint Jerome, Saint Ambrose, and Saint Augustine (sides).

A woodcut border to Luther's Das der frey will nichts sey : Anntwort D. Martini Luther ann Erasmum Rotherdam printed in 1525. The border consists of a single woodcut depicting an architectural arch decorated with floral motifs, armor and shields, birds, and a pair of cherubs playing instruments.

A woodcut border to Luther's Eyn gutter Sermon printed in 1526. The border consists of a single woodcut depicting an architectural arch decorated with floral motifs.

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

A woodcut border to Ain schöner Dialogus wie ain Bawr mit aim Frawe[n] Brůder Münch redt : das er die Kutten von jm würfft, und dem Münch Arbayt zůgeben, lustbarlich und lieblich zů lesen will printed in 1524. The border is composed of a single woodcut and depicts a cherub flanked by two deer (bottom), decorative plants (sides), and a cherub holding a blank shield flanked by two other cherubs (top).

A woodcut depicting the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, featuring the figures of the Virgin Mary, St. John, and a third figure.