Anti Clerical Collection

French satirical illustration against the Papacy and Britain 1804
5304729 French satirical illustration against the Papacy and Britain 1804; (add.info.: French satirical illustration against the Papacy and Britain 1804); Universal History Archive/UIG

French Revolution 1789: anti-clericalism. Anti-clerical caricature on the confiscation of the wealth of the Church. A monk, representing the Church

Caricature of Justin-Louis-Emile Combes (1835-1921) eating the clerics, cover of l'Almanach du Rire
CHT190308 Caricature of Justin-Louis-Emile Combes (1835-1921) eating the clerics, cover of l'Almanach du Rire, 1903 (colour litho) by Gousse, Henri (1872-1914); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs

The Devout Profession, plate 70 of Los caprichos, 1799 (etching) (see also 175022)
IND81689 The Devout Profession, plate 70 of Los caprichos, 1799 (etching) (see also 175022) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 21x16.6 cm; Private Collection; Index Fototeca

193-0082178 Be quick, they are waking up, plate 78 of Los caprichos, 1799 (etching)
IND81697 193-0082178 Be quick, they are waking up, plate 78 of Los caprichos, 1799 (etching) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 21.8x15.2 cm; Private Collection; Index Fototeca

193-0082180 It is time, plate 80 of Los caprichos, 1799 (etching)
IND81699 193-0082180 It is time, plate 80 of Los caprichos, 1799 (etching) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 21.9x15.2 cm; Private Collection; Index Fototeca

193-0082153 What a golden beak!, plate 53 of Los caprichos, 1799 (etching)
IND81672 193-0082153 What a golden beak!, plate 53 of Los caprichos, 1799 (etching) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 21.8x15.2 cm; Private Collection; Index Fototeca

A gift for the master, plate 47 of Los caprichos, 1799 (etching) (see also 175023)
IND81666 A gift for the master, plate 47 of Los caprichos, 1799 (etching) (see also 175023) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 21.8x15 cm; Private Collection; Index Fototeca

193-0082113 They are hot, plate 13 of Los caprichos, pub. 1799 (etching)
IND81632 193-0082113 They are hot, plate 13 of Los caprichos, pub. 1799 (etching) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 21.9x15.3 cm; Private Collection; Index Fototeca

Sleep overcomes them, plate 34 of Los caprichos, 1799 (etching)
IND81653 Sleep overcomes them, plate 34 of Los caprichos, 1799 (etching) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 20x13.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dream of lies and inconstancy)

Swallow it, dog, plate 58 of Los caprichos, 1799 (etching)
IND81677 Swallow it, dog, plate 58 of Los caprichos, 1799 (etching) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 21.8x15.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Expulsion of priests from their presbyteries in Finistere, Brittany, illustration from Le Pelerin magazine
CHT365021 The Expulsion of priests from their presbyteries in Finistere, Brittany, illustration from Le Pelerin magazine, 27th October, 1907 (colour litho) by Damblans

The Pope weighs heavily on the Church, c. 1893 (pen & ink)
DGC398004 The Pope weighs heavily on the Church, c. 1893 (pen & ink) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Pope eating Roquefort cheese, 1791 (coloured engraving)
CHT386083 The Pope eating Roquefort cheese, 1791 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Poster advertising the Parti Ouvrier Belge (Belgian Workers Party
CHT225148 Poster advertising the Parti Ouvrier Belge (Belgian Workers Party) pre 1914 (colour litho) by Belgian School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Caricature of Emile Combes, cover of Le Rire magazine
CHT293257 Caricature of Emile Combes, cover of Le Rire magazine, 12th March 1903 (colour litho) by Leandre, Charles (1862-1934); Private Collection; (add.info)

Religious procession attacked by the anticlericals of Fabriano and defended and protected by Bersaglieri
2815450 Religious procession attacked by the anticlericals of Fabriano and defended and protected by Bersaglieri and Carabinieri (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Revival of liberalism in Spain, King Alfonso XIII talks with Minister Canalejas... (colour litho)
2815352 Revival of liberalism in Spain, King Alfonso XIII talks with Minister Canalejas... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cartoon ridiculing the French clergy and aristocrats who took refuge in Germany during
CHT277848 Cartoon ridiculing the French clergy and aristocrats who took refuge in Germany during the Revolution, c.1792 (colour litho) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris

Caricature of Justin-Louis-Emile Combes (1835-1921) as a tiger eating the clerics
CHT190309 Caricature of Justin-Louis-Emile Combes (1835-1921) as a tiger eating the clerics, cover of l Almanach du Rire, 1903 (colour litho) by Bianco, T

In the small town of Limri, north of Moscow, the authorities ordered the confiscation of the church... (colour litho)
2783512 In the small town of Limri, north of Moscow, the authorities ordered the confiscation of the church... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Unrest in Brittany 18th August 1902, Bretons against enforcement of the law about
XIR164396 Unrest in Brittany 18th August 1902, Bretons against enforcement of the law about congregations, 1902 (colour engraving) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Obsequio a el maestro (A Gift for the Master), plate 47 of Los Caprichos
CHT163085 Obsequio a el maestro (A Gift for the Master), plate 47 of Los Caprichos, original edition, late 18th century (colour engraving) by Goya y Lucientes

The Devout Profession, plate 70 of Los caprichos
CHT175022 The Devout Profession, plate 70 of Los caprichos, late 18th century (coloured etching) (see also 81689) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

La Chasse aux Aristocrates, Anti-Royalist caricature, c
BRO43287 La Chasse aux Aristocrates, Anti-Royalist caricature, c.1792 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

They have only left me two Stumps, 2nd November 1789 (colour litho)
CHT277849 They have only left me two Stumps, 2nd November 1789 (colour litho) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Nadie nos ha visto (No one has seen us), plate 79 from the series "
880961 Nadie nos ha visto (No one has seen us), plate 79 from the series " Los Caprichos" (The Caprices), c.1799 (etching) by Goya y Lucientes

Emile Combes, French politician, 20th century. Artist: Orens Denizard
Emile Combes, French politician, 20th century. Combes (1835-1921) was Prime Minister of France from 1902-1905. An anti-clericalist and a Freemason

La Mosca Roja (colour litho)
XCF274353 La Mosca Roja (colour litho) by Spanish School; Private Collection; (add.info.: satire on the attempts by Great Britain to conquer the world by force compared with a similar attempt at)

Celebration of the Goddess of Reason at Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris, 10th November 1793
XIR248281 Celebration of the Goddess of Reason at Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris, 10th November 1793 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Fleischmann, Auguste Christian (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale

Caricature of the way to make aristocratic bishops and priests swear the oath for
XIR177468 Caricature of the way to make aristocratic bishops and priests swear the oath for the Civil Constitution on the Church, late 18th century (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by French School

Caricature of the clergy at the Constituent Assembly of December 1790 refuting the
XIR177466 Caricature of the clergy at the Constituent Assembly of December 1790 refuting the imposition of the Civil Constitution on the Church, 1790 (pen & ink and wash on paper) by Desrais

Clergy Leaving the Church after the Sale of Church Property (coloured engraving)
XIR173928 Clergy Leaving the Church after the Sale of Church Property (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The Spectacles (oil on canvas)
XIR167345 The Spectacles (oil on canvas) by Lancret, Nicolas (1690-1743); 74x97 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Tours, France; French, out of copyright

Sleep overcomes them, plater 34 of Los caprichos, 1799 (etching)
XKH153637 Sleep overcomes them, plater 34 of Los caprichos, 1799 (etching) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 20x13.2 cm; On Loan to the Hamburg Kunsthalle, Hamburg

Demolition of the Abbey of Montmartre : Louis Gabriel Moreau (c1740-c1806), French painter and etcher. During the French Revolution the Abbey buildings were virtually demolished

French Revolution 1789. Anti-clerical caricature on confiscation of wealth of the Church. Physician is saying to cleric Monsignor you are going to be purged of all riches for your own Salvation

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"Unveiling the Anti-Clerical Sentiment: Exploring the French Revolution's Impact" The French Revolution of 1789 brought forth a wave of anti-clericalism, challenging the influence and power of the clergy in society. This movement aimed to dismantle the authority held by religious institutions and their representatives. In a satirical caricature from 1903 titled "Everything is topsy-turvy, " we witness Justin-Louis-Emile Combes devouring clerics, reflecting the growing disdain towards religious figures during that era. The cover of l'Almanach du Rire captures this sentiment vividly through colorful lithography. Francisco Goya's etchings in "The Disasters of War" series further illustrate this opposition to clerical dominance. In plate 42, aptly named "Strange devotion. , " we see a chaotic scene where clergymen are depicted engaging in questionable acts amidst turmoil. Plate 66, titled "Here too, " continues to expose corrupt practices within religious circles. Goya's renowned work extends into his masterpiece collection called Los caprichos. Plate 70 portrays "The Devout Profession, " mocking those who use religion for personal gain or hypocrisy. Similarly, plate 53 presents an intriguing image entitled "What a golden beak. " which challenges blind faith and highlights manipulation within religious contexts. Moving forward in time, another etching from Goya's later series emerges — plate 78 of Los caprichos depicts individuals awakening to reality with urgency as they realize the consequences of their actions under oppressive religious systems. As we delve deeper into Francisco Goya's works on anti-clericalism, plate 80 reveals an evocative image titled "It is time. " Here, societal norms are questioned as people break free from dogmatic beliefs imposed by organized religion. Furthermore, Francisco de Goya explores themes related to charity and exploitation in times of crisis.