description The Lord's Prayer Overview
The Lord's Prayer is a 16th-century devotional woodcut illustrating the central Christian prayer, commonly used in early Reformation broadsides to teach scripture to the laity.
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What is The Lord's Prayer woodcut?
It is a sixteenth-century devotional woodcut illustrating the central Christian prayer known as the Lord's Prayer. Such prints helped present religious teaching to a broad audience.
When was The Lord's Prayer woodcut made?
The work dates from the sixteenth century, the period of the Reformation in Europe. Its exact production date depends on the specific print or edition.
What was the purpose of this type of woodcut?
It was used to teach scripture and devotional material to laypeople. Early Reformation broadsides often relied on clear text and images to spread religious instruction.
What prayer does the woodcut depict?
It depicts the Lord's Prayer, the Christian prayer beginning with an address to God as Father. The image belongs to the devotional print tradition rather than being a modern illustration.
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