Book Title: Biblia, das ist: Die gantze H. Schrifft, Altes und Neues Testaments teutsch, Herrn Doct. Martin Luthers S. Mit den Summarien Herrn Johann Sauberti und beygefügtem vielfältigem, lehrreichem Nutzen aller und jeder Capiteln von Herrn D. Salomon Glassen, etc. ... Samt einer Vorrede Herrn Johann Michael Dilherrns ... Mit Chur- Fürstlichen Sächsischem Privilegio

Author: Luther, Martin, 1483-1546, tr.

Image Title: The Sheep Gate

Scripture Reference:

• John 10 (further images / scripture text)

Description: Jesus is shown as the good shepherd leading the sheep, while thieves try to break into the sheepfold (left). The hireling shepherd abandons the flock to wolves, but the good shepherd defends the flock (right). The initials of the artist or engraver Paul Creutzberger (PC) have been placed in the bottom-right. Flanking the image are Goliath (left) and a young David. The artist’s monogram is at the lower right.

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