Persecution of Waldenses (Valdenses, Vaudois, Valdesi) by the Roman Catholic church. The Castellani family of Val Lucerna surprised by Fr Anselmo from local monastery outside the cave where their secret service was being held: c 1476

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Persecution of Waldenses (Valdenses, Vaudois, Valdesi) by the Roman Catholic church. The Castellani family of Val Lucerna surprised by Fr Anselmo from local monastery outside the cave where their secret service was being held: c 1476

530298 Persecution of Waldenses (Valdenses, Vaudois, Valdesi) by the Roman Catholic church. The Castellani family of Val Lucerna surprised by Fr Anselmo from local monastery outside the cave where their secret service was being held: c 1476. 19th century wood engraving.; Universal History Archive/UIG

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Castellani Cave Held Heresy Local Monastery Persecution Secret Service Surprised Vaudois Waldenses Wood Material 1476 Anselmo Catholic Religion Catholics Lucerna

EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful image captures a moment of intense persecution and betrayal in the history of the Waldenses, also known as Valdenses or Vaudois. The Castellani family of Val Lucerna is depicted being surprised by Fr Anselmo from a local monastery outside the cave where their secret service was being held in approximately 1476. The scene is filled with tension and fear as the family's clandestine activities are discovered by a member of the Roman Catholic church. The wood engraving, created in the 19th century, conveys the harsh reality faced by those who dared to practice their faith outside of mainstream religious institutions. The imagery adds to the somber tone of this historical moment, highlighting the struggle between religious freedom and persecution. The expression on each figure's face tells a story of anguish and desperation as they are confronted with betrayal and potential punishment for their beliefs. This print serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by individuals throughout history in defense of their faith. It stands as a testament to resilience in the face of adversity and serves as an important historical document depicting one chapter in the ongoing struggle for religious freedom.

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