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A Testament to Faith: The 1719 Nuremberg Faience Tankard Commemorating the Reformation Bicentennial<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Nuremberg Faience „Lutherkrug“ dated 1719, attributed to Georg Michael Tauber, H. 24 cm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Tankard Celebrating the Second Centenary of the Reformation
Nuremberg Georg Michael Tauber (attributed) dated 1719
Above the inscription:
Gott la\u00df sein lauters Wort das er zuerst in Sachssen durch Luthern wieder gab bey uns noch ferner wackssen Anno 1719.<\/em>
(God revealed his word again first in Saxony through Luther, it spread further with us. Anno 1719)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are differing hypotheses in the literature concerning the Person at Martin Luther’s side.
The following protagonists are mentioned in attributions: Frederick III (known as „the Wise“) 1463 – 1525, Elector of Saxony, Johann Friedrich I, Elector of Saxony 1503-1554, (known as „Johann Friedrich the Magnanimous) or Gustav II. Adolf, King of Sweden (1594 – 1632). Another attribution can be found in GLASER, Silvia. N\u00fcrnberger Fayencen S. 109 ff (see below)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Possible Engraving Inspiration <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"Johann-Ernst-d.-J-Herzog-von-Sachsen-Weimar\"<\/a><\/figure>
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In the background upper right depiction of probably Johann Ernst I., Herzog von Sachsen Weimar (named\u201ethe Jounger\u201c ) 1594 – 1626 at the side of Martin Luther<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the foreground
Johannes Ernestus, der Vierdte\/Hertzog zu Sachsen\/J\u00fclich\/Cleve und Berg\/etc.,
Troschel, Peter, Zeichner
Datierung: 1686

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Permalink: Deutsche Fotothek
http:\/\/www.deutschefotothek.de\/documents\/obj\/90101800<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Johann Ernst I., Herzog von Sachsen Weimar (genannt \u201eder J\u00fcngere\u201c ) :
Johannes Ernestus der Vierdte \/ Hertzog zu Sachsen, J\u00fclich, Cleve und Berg.
Kupferstich. Blatt 6 aus: Biblia, Das ist die gantze H. Schrifft, Altes und Neues Testaments Teutsch Doctor Martin Luthers : . Bericht von Vergleichung der J\u00fcdischen und Biblischen Monden, Maa\u00df, Gewicht und M\u00fcntz mit den Unserigen : So wol auch eine Beschreibung der Stadt Jerusalem \u2026 LandTafeln \u2026 neben den Christlichen Haupt=Symbolis \u2026 Bericht von der Augspurgischen Confession \u2026 , (Weimarische Bibel) N\u00fcrnberg : Endter, 1686. Dresden: SLUB Biblia.305-1 | Credits: Deutsche Fotothek; SLUB Dresden | Digitalisierung: SLUB Dresden | Datenpartner: Deutsche Fotothek | Lizenz: http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/ | URL: https:\/\/www.deutsche-digitale-bibliothek.de\/item\/JBAQJPOY6PZAQC2P37LSPOLBJN6YGSRU<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GLASER, Silvia.
N\u00fcrnberger Fayencen S. 109 ff<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Georg Michael Tauber <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Copper engraving (Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Nuremberg)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Portrait of Georg Michael Tauber
(1700 – 1735)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

proven in the manufactory: 1719-1735<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Tauber was not only a faience painter, but also a sketcher, as the number of his preserved works demonstrate. He is particularly famous for his depictions of the three owners of the manufactory in large portraits on high-oval faience panels (see below), which he created in November 1720 and signed in detail on the verso. The meticulous portrait painting impressively reflects his talent. Georg Michael Tauber is one of the artists who worked exclusively with monochrome blue and nine of his signed works are known to date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reference Object signed and dated<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Georg Michael Tauber (1700 – 1730)
Maler in der N\u00fcrnberger Fayencemanufaktur (1712-1840),
Datierung
1720<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bildnis des Manufakturgr\u00fcnders Christoph Marx in Blaumalerei

Abmessungen
H\u00f6he: 57 cm

Credit: Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Kunstgewerbemuseum \/ Karen Bartsch
CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a>
https:\/\/recherche.smb.museum\/detail\/895104<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Georg Michael Tauber (1700 – 1730)
Painter in Nuremberg Faience Workshop (1712-1840),
Dated and signed
1720<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depicting Portrait of the manufactory director Christoph Marx (verso see above)

Abmessungen
H\u00f6he: 57 cm
Credit: Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Kunstgewerbemuseum \/ Karen Bartsch
CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a>
https:\/\/recherche.smb.museum\/detail\/895104<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Ovale Platte mit dem Bildnis des Christoph Marx in Blaumalerei.
Auf der R\u00fcckseite der Platte steht die Inschrift:
„Herrr \/ Christoph Marx Anf\u00e4nger \/ dieser alhiesigen N\u00fcrnbergischen Porce= \/ laine Faberique Ano 1712 \u00c6tatis Suae 60 \/ Georg Michael Tauber \/ Pinxit \/ \u00c6tatis Suae 20 \/ [\u2026] [den] 22 November Ano 1720“.
Silvia Glaser: N\u00fcrnberger Fayencen. Bestandskatalog GNM N\u00fcrnberg, 2017, S. 35 f. (mit Abb.).
https:\/\/www.gnm.de\/fileadmin\/editorCMS\/publikation\/pdf\/publikation198_pdf1.pdf<\/a> (link zum Buch)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reference Object Kunstsammlung der Stadt N\u00fcrnberg Fembohaus<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Nuremberg Faience Luther Tankard
dated and signed
Georg Michael Tauber pinxit Ano 1719
(see below)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Walzenkrug mit Zinnmontierung
N\u00fcrnberg, dat, 1719
Zinnmarke N\u00fcrnberg, M und Reichsapfel f\u00fcr Johann Jakob Marx (1724 – 1783)
Meister 1752<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GLASER, Silvia. N\u00fcrnberger Fayencen S. 108<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Iconography – The Candle as a Symbol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The iconography of the candle on this commemorative tankard is rich with Protestant symbolism, particularly in how it portrays the relationship between scripture and divine enlightenment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Divine Illumination<\/strong>: The burning candle represents spiritual enlightenment through scripture. This directly reflects Luther’s core theological principle of sola scriptura<\/em> (scripture alone), suggesting that the Bible itself\u2014not church tradition or papal authority\u2014provides the light of divine truth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Christ as Light<\/strong>: The flame recalls Jesus’s words in John 8:12: „I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.“ The candle visually connects Christ’s light with the open Bible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Reformation as Illumination<\/strong>: The light symbolizes the Reformation itself as an illumination of truth after what Protestants viewed as the „darkness“ of medieval Catholic practices. This metaphor of bringing light to darkness was frequently used in Reformation rhetoric.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. The Holy Spirit<\/strong>: The flame also evokes Pentecost imagery, suggesting the Holy Spirit’s presence guiding the interpretation of scripture\u2014another key Lutheran concept that individuals could understand the Bible through the Spirit’s guidance.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    History of the Reformation 1519<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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    Lucas Cranach d. J.: Bildnis Luthers, aus dem sogenannten Stammbuch (?) von Cranach, 1543, Pinsel in Aquarellfarben auf Pergament<\/em>
    \u00a9 Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Kupferstichkabinett \/ J\u00f6rg P. Anders<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    https:\/\/blog.smb.museum\/reformation\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    With more than a thousand copies and engravings from the Cranach workshop, the portraits of Martin Luther spread throughout Europe and made the reformer the most frequently portrayed man of his time together with secular sovereigns of the time. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Leipzig Disputation between Martin Luther and Johann Eck (1519)<\/strong>

    The Leipzig debate took place two years after the issuance of Martin Luther\u2019s (1483\u20131546) Ninety-Five Theses had inaugurated the Reformation in Germany. The participants in the debate were Andreas Karlstadt (1486\u20131541), a Protestant theologian at the University of Wittenberg, Johannes Eck (1486\u20131543), a Catholic prelate and professor at the University of Ingolstadt, and Luther himself. The debate centered on grace and free will and was initiated by Karlstadt and Eck in June 1519. Luther entered the discussion a month later, taking Karlstadt\u2019s place. By that time, Eck had branded Luther a heretic, and Luther had replied with his own public attacks on Eck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The excerpt below focuses on the authority of the pope and the Councils and touches on the interpretation of Scripture and the relevance of tradition. Over the course of the debate, Luther denied the authority of the pope and declared Scripture alone to be the basis of authority (over even the Councils and the writings of the Church Fathers). In response, Pope Leo X promulgated the papal bull Exsurge Domine (1520), which threatened Luther with excommunication.
    Source:     https:\/\/germanhistory-intersections.org\/en\/knowledge-and-education\/ghis:document-10<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Literature<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
    \"N\u00fcrnberger<\/figure>
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    GLASER, Silvia. N\u00fcrnberger Fayencen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Geschichte und Erzeugnisse einer Manufaktur in der Reichsstadt: Bestandskatalog des Germanischen Nationalmuseums<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Germanisches Nationalmuseum Abt. Verlag, 2017.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    \"Bosch,<\/figure>
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    Bosch, Helmut: Deutsche Fayencekr\u00fcge des 17. und 18. Jahrhunderts. Sammlungen Hans Cohn, Los Angeles. Siegfried Kramarsky, New York.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Mainz: Von Zabern 1983.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    O Riesebieter
    Die deutschen Fayencen des 17. und 18. Jahrhunderts.
    Klinkhardt & Biermann, Leipzig
    1921<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    p 73 \u2013 78<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Online Access of this book via Internet Archive<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    https:\/\/archive.org\/details\/diedeutschenfaye00ries<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Related Articles<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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    Nuremberg Faience Tankard dated 1757<\/a><\/blockquote>