Anticleric Collection

Allegorical cartoon depicting the map of Italy formed by the figure of Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807-1882)
FGL5482129 Allegorical cartoon depicting the map of Italy formed by the figure of Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807-1882) chasing Pope Pius IX from Italy

A freemason early 20th century (postcard)
PCT5618008 A freemason early 20th century (postcard); (add.info.: A freemason, wearing only his apprentice's apron and holding a builder's trowel)

Protestant reform, a German illustration that denounces the exces and corruption of the Catholic Church
AIS5344263 Protestant reform, a German illustration that denounces the exces and corruption of the Catholic Church. Etching from 1538.; Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; © Iberfoto

Anticlerical caricature: " The Lent of Brother Pascal ". While most Catholics do penance
FGL5471299 Anticlerical caricature: " The Lent of Brother Pascal ". While most Catholics do penance, the brother hides victuals of all kinds under his cassock

Royalty, Episcopacy and Law by William Hogarth, 1724 (engraving)
3521501 Royalty, Episcopacy and Law by William Hogarth, 1724 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); (add.info.: Royalty, Episcopacy and Law by William Hogarth. Dated 1724)

L'assiette au beurre special Vatican (n°242 of November 18, 1905) - The denier of St. Peter (print)
PCT4281828 L'assiette au beurre special Vatican (n°242 of November 18, 1905) - The denier of St. Peter (print) by Galantara

Two cartoons depicting the anti-clericalism of the Commune, 1871 (litho)
904987 Two cartoons depicting the anti-clericalism of the Commune, 1871 (litho) by Dupendant (fl. 1870); Musee d art et histoire, Saint Denis

A lady and a nun arguing over a dildo in a parlour, 18th century, 1911 (engraving)
7234382 A lady and a nun arguing over a dildo in a parlour, 18th century, 1911 (engraving) by Borel, Antoine (1743-1810) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A gentleman kneels before a monk in a library, 18th century. 1911 (engraving)
7234827 A gentleman kneels before a monk in a library, 18th century. 1911 (engraving) by Borel, Antoine (1743-1810) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A monk exposing himself to maids in a bedroom, 18th century. 1911 (engraving)
7234387 A monk exposing himself to maids in a bedroom, 18th century. 1911 (engraving) by Borel, Antoine (1743-1810) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le petit Sou - Journal de Defense Sociale, 1900 (lithography)
397470 Le petit Sou - Journal de Defense Sociale, 1900 (lithography) by Steinlen, Theophile Alexandre (1859-1923); JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Marianne, grasping a worker with a pickaxe)

The mare of Compere Pierre. (engraving and watercolour, 1800)
FIA5379832 The mare of Compere Pierre. (engraving and watercolour, 1800) by Ramberg, Johann Heinrich (1763-1840); Private Collection; (add.info.: The mare of Compere Pierre)

"Le cardinal et la nonne"Peinture d Egon Schiele (1890-1918) 1912 Leopold Museum, Vienne
FIA5381854 " Le cardinal et la nonne" Peinture d Egon Schiele (1890-1918) 1912 Leopold Museum, Vienne by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); Leopold Museum, Vienna

"Un moine et une religieuse"(A monk and a nun
FIA5402427 " Un moine et une religieuse" (A monk and a nun) Le religieux caresse la poitrine de la nonne - Peinture de Cornelis Cornelisz van Haarlem (1562-1638), 1591 - Oil on canvas

Cover of "Le Don Quichotte", number 335, Satirique en Colours
ICA4926879 Cover of " Le Don Quichotte", number 335, Satirique en Colours, 1880_11_19: Fantoches of Holdens (engraving) by Gilbert-Martin, Charles (1839-1905); (add.info.: Anticlericalism)

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"Exploring the Controversial World of Anticlericalism: A Historical Journey" Step into the world of anticlericalism through a series of captivating artworks and prints that shed light on this controversial topic. From William Hogarth's renowned engraving, "Royalty, Episcopacy and Law, " to the thought-provoking cartoons in L'assiette au Beurre special Vatican (n°242), these pieces offer glimpses into a long-standing critique of religious authority. Intriguingly, "The denier of St. Peter" from L'assiette au beurre challenges traditional notions by questioning the financial practices within the Church. Meanwhile, lithographs depicting anti-clericalism during the Commune in 1871 reveal societal tensions surrounding religion and power. Delving deeper into historical engravings from 18th-century parlors, we encounter provocative scenes like "Three bourgeois women masturbating a monk. " These explicit depictions highlight an underlying disdain for religious figures and their perceived hypocrisy. Moreover, other engravings such as "A nun discovers a monk masturbating in a wood" or "A lady and a nun arguing over a dildo in a parlour" expose hidden desires and conflicts within religious institutions. These works serve as reminders that even those devoted to faith are not immune to human temptations. Further exploring this theme is "Le petit Sou - Journal de Defense Sociale, " which presents satirical lithography critiquing social norms upheld by clergy members at the turn of the century. Lastly, we encounter an intriguing engraving titled "The mare of Compere Pierre, " combining both artistry and watercolor techniques to depict an allegorical representation challenging clerical dominance over society's moral compass. Through these diverse artistic expressions spanning centuries, one cannot help but question how anticlerical sentiments have shaped our understanding of religion's role in society.