Here I Stand! Martin Luther at the Diet of Worms

[wunztwice]

Happy Reformation Sunday!!!

This year, in my continuing Reformation in LEGO series I present to you Martin Luther at the Diet of Worms (pronounced 'Vorms')


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The Imperial Diet ('Assembly') of Worms (in Germany), May 1521, presided over by Emperor Charles V. At the diet Luther was asked if he would retract his teachings condemned by the Pope (to include his 95 Theses). After a day's meditation he refused.

"Unless I am convinced by Scripture and plain reason - I do not accept the authority of the popes and councils, for they have contradicted each other - my conscience is captive to the Word of God. I cannot and I will not recant anything for to go against conscience is neither right nor safe. God help me. Amen."

According to tradition Luther ended his defense on Apr. 18 with the words, "Here I stand. I cannot do otherwise. God help me. Amen." Finally, on Apr. 26, the emperor, seeing that the dispute was fruitless, ordered Luther to leave the city. He was formally declared an outlaw in the Edict.
Even though he was promised safe conduct, it was secretly understood that he was to be taken on his way. However Prince Frederick the Wise, of Saxony, got to him first and hid him in Wartburg Castle, where Luther spent his time translating the New Testament into German, the common language.

Semper Reformanda!

[Tower of Iron Will]

Did you have a painting to go off of or this is your own imagination's view of the scene? Either way, it's a nice MOC, the noble's chairs, the gallery, and the "grandstands" look well designed.
-Tower

[Tycho McKorley]

This looks great. It almost reminds me of the scene in Luthor movie. It also reminds me of a similar MOC Jojo put together a few years ago.

Regardless, nice work.

[Bruce N H]

It also reminds me of a similar MOC Jojo put together a few years ago.

Regardless, nice work.

I was thinking the same, which made me wonder if there was a famous painting of this event that you both used as reference. Blogged on GodBricks.

Bruce

[eilonwy77]

I really like the curtains next to the chair, as well as the windows. There's also a lot of color to look at, which keeps things lively and interesting. This was an enjoyable MOC for me to examine for awhile.

[Marco Polo]

This is beautiful! Good job, and I love the topic!

[wunztwice]

Thanks everyone!

To answer the painting question; yes, I did look through all the reference materials I could. The building where this happened is no longer there, so paintings were the main sources, although no one in particular.

I really like the curtains next to the chair, as well as the windows. There's also a lot of color to look at, which keeps things lively and interesting. This was an enjoyable MOC for me to examine for awhile.

Thanks Katie! I actually struggled with the curtains for a while, due to limited parts pallet in dark red, glad someone noticed! The windows were based on one of the paintings in particular, while the choice to include all the color was inspired by another painting altogether!

And, finally, yes the Luther film provided quite a bit of reference as well, and inspired the balcony (there is actually a little character up there I based on Ulrick, Luther's friend). The vaulted ceiling was based on a number of great halls all around mid-Northern Europe.

Thanks again!