Roman Catholic Collection (#100)

The chief military commanders of the Thirty Years War, 1618-1648 (1903). Albrecht von Wallenstein; Johann Tserclaes, Count of Tilly; Gustavus Adolphus, King of Sweden; Bernhard of Saxe-Weimar

Church of St Nicholas inside the Walls, Amsterdam, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Church of St Nicholas inside the Walls, Amsterdam, 1898. Illustration from a book of photographs taken in Holland and Belgium by James Batkin, (1898)

Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, (1832). Artist: WT Mote
Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, (1832). Wolsey (c1475-1530), was an English statesman and a cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church

John Kemp, 15th century English Cardinal, (1845). Artist: J Swaine
John Kemp, 15th century English Cardinal, (1845). Kemp (1380-1454) was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1452-1454

After the attack of Good Friday, St-Gervais, Paris, World War I, 29 March 1918 (1929). Artist: J Simont
After the attack of Good Friday, St-Gervais, Paris, World War I, 29 March 1918 (1929). A shell from a German long-range gun struck the roof of the Church of St Gervais-et-St Protais on 29 March 1918

John Henry Newman, (1801-1890), 19th century. English convert to Roman Catholicism, later made a cardinal. Illustration from The Life and Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, (1900)

Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, (c1850). Wolsey (c1475-1530), was an English statesman and a cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church

Jean Francois Paul de Gondi, Cardinal de Retz, 17th century French churchman and agitatorArtist: A Migneret
Jean Francois Paul de Gondi, Cardinal de Retz, 17th century French churchman and agitator. The Cardinal de Retz (1614-1679) plotted against Cardinal Mazarin, Chief Minister of France

Jacques de Savoie, 2nd Duke of Nemours, 1580, (c1795-1825). Artist: Delpech
Jacques de Savoie, 2nd Duke of Nemours, 1580, (c1795-1825). The Duke of Nemours (1531-1585) was a supporter of the Catholic Guises in the religious conflict that gripped France in the 16th century

Pope Gregory XVI. Born Bartolomeo Alberto Mauro Cappellari (1765-1846) became Pope in 1831. His papacy was notable for its conservatism

Pope Leo XIII, late 19th century. Vincenzo-Giacchino Pecci (1810-1903) was elected Pope in 1878

Fra Bartolomeo della Porta, Florentine Renaissance artist. A Dominican friar, Fra Bartolomeo (1472-1517) was a painter of religious subjects

Right Rev Monsignor Capel, DD, Rector of the Catholic University College, 1876. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Right Rev Monsignor Capel, DD, Rector of the Catholic University College, 1876. From Men of Mark: a gallery of contemporary portraits of men distinguished in the Senate, the Church, in science

Hyacinthe Loyson (Pere Hyacinthe), French Catholic priest, 1876. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Hyacinthe Loyson (Pere Hyacinthe), French Catholic priest, 1876. From Men of Mark: a gallery of contemporary portraits of men distinguished in the Senate, the Church, in science, literature and art

Cardinal Henry Edward Manning, Archbishop of Westminster, 1876. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Cardinal Henry Edward Manning, Archbishop of Westminster, 1876. From Men of Mark: a gallery of contemporary portraits of men distinguished in the Senate, the Church, in science, literature and art

Letter from John Russell to Edward Maltby, Bishop of Durham, 4th November 1850. Artist: Lord John Russell
Letter from John Russell to Edward Maltby, Bishop of Durham, 4th November 1850. Letter commonly known as the Durham Letter written from Downing Street by Russell when Lord John Russell

Letter from Charles Edward Stuart to his brother Henry Benedict, 2nd November 1784. Artist: Charles Edward Stuart
Letter from Charles Edward Stuart to his brother Henry Benedict, 2nd November 1784. Letter, written in French from Florence, by The Young Pretender under his assumed title of King Charles III

Letter from Henry VIII to Cardinal Wolsey, c1518. Artist: King Henry VIII
Letter from Henry VIII to Cardinal Wolsey, c1518. Letter thanking him for the pains he takes in his business and urging him, now that affairs both at home and abroad are well established

Letter from Anne Boleyn to Cardinal Wolsey, c1528. Artist: Anne Boleyn
Letter from Anne Boleyn to Cardinal Wolsey, c1528. Letter from Anne Boleyn to Cardinal Wolsey, written before she became queen, thanking him for his pains in promoting her marriage with Henry VIII

Letter from Philip II of Spain to Pope Gregory XIII, 8th November 1579. Artist: King Philip II
Letter from Philip II of Spain to Pope Gregory XIII, 8th November 1579. Letter written from El Prado by King Philip II of Spain to Pope Gregory XIII

Cardinal Wolsey, (c1850). Wolsey (1475-1530) failed to obtain a quick annulment of Henry VIIIs marriage to Catherine of Aragon, so that the king could marry Anne Boleyn

Cardinal Wolsey, costume design for Shakespeares play, Henry VIII, 19th century. A 19th-century costume design for William Shakespeares (1564-1616) play, Henry VIII

Cardinal Campeius, costume design for Shakespeares play, Henry VIII, 19th century. A 19th-century costume design for William Shakespeares (1564-1616) play, Henry VIII

Baron, costume design for Shakespeares play, Henry VIII, 19th century. A 19th-century costume design of a man with a cardinals hat emblem on his doublet, for William Shakespeares (1564-1616) play

Heralds and priest, costume design for Shakespeares play, Henry VIII, 19th century. A 19th-century costume design showing heralds and a priest carrying a cardinals hat

Guards, costume design for Shakespeares play, Henry VIII, 19th century. A 19th-century costume design, showing guards in slashed hose blowing trumpets bearing a cardinals standard

Sir Dominic Daly, 1886. Daly was Roman Catholic governor of South Australia, from 1862-1868. Wood engraving from Picturesque Atlas of Australasia, Vol II, by Andrew Garran

Portrait of Massillon, (1885). French churchman and preacher Jean Baptiste Massillon (1663-1742) was Bishop of Clermont from 1717 until his death

The Confession, (1885). Artist: Bernard Picart
The Confession, (1885). Scene in a French Catholic church in the late 17th or early 18th century. Illustration from Ceremonies and Religious Costumes of all the people of the world

Pope Paschal I. Paschal was pope from 817 AD to his death on February 11, 824 AD

Pope St Pius V. Pius V, (1504-1572), born Antonio Ghislieri, was pope from 1566 until his death in 1572

Pope Pius II, (c19th century). Born Enea Silvio Piccolomini (1405-1464), Pius was pope from 1458 until his death

Pope Julius II. Julius II (1443-1513) was born Giuliano della Rovere and was pope from 1503 to 1513. He was a patron of many Renaissance artists, including Bramante, Raphael, and Michelangelo

Pope Pius IV. Pius IV (1499-1565) was born Giovanni Angelo Medici, (not related to the famous Florentine Medici family). He was pope from 1559 until 1565

Pope Paul IV. Paul (1476-1559) was born Giovanni Pietro Carafa. He was pope from May 23, 1555 until his death

Pope Pius III. Pius II (1439-1503) was born Francesco Todeschini Piccolomini. He was pope from September 22 to October 18, 1503

Pope Paul I. Paul (died 767 AD) was pope from 757 until 767 AD

Pope Zephyrinus I. Born in Rome, Zephyrinus (died 217 AD) was pope from about 199 to 217 AD

Pope Pontian I. Pontian (died 235 AD) was pope from July 21, 230 AD until September 28, 235 AD

Pope Alexander I. Alexander (died 115) was pope from about 106 to 115 AD. He died in the third year of the Roman Emperor Hadrians reign

Pope John X. John, who was pope from 914 to 928, is rumoured to have been smothered in his bed

Pope John V. A Syrian by birth, John was pope from 685 to 686

Pope John XVI. Johannes Philagathos (died c1001) was an antipope from 997 to 998 AD

Pope John VIII. An Italian, John was pope from 872 until his death in 882

Pope Paul II. Born Pietro Barbo, Paul (1417-1471) was pope from 1464 until his death

Pope Leo II. Leo (died 683), a Sicilian by birth, was pope from August 682 to 28 June 683

Pope Anastasius IV. Anastasius IV (died 1154) was born Corrado di Suburra. He was pope from 1153 to 1154

Pope Innocent V. Born Pierre de Tarentaise, Innocent (c1225-1276) was pope from January 21 to June 22, 1276

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