Anticlericalism Collection (#6)

Illustration of Alfred Le Petite (1841-1909) in Gros-Jean et son cure
ICA4837102 Illustration of Alfred Le Petite(1841-1909) in Gros-Jean et son cure, 1881 - Philosophy enlightenment le Monde - Anticlericalism, Religion Faith - Obscurantism - Owl/Owl by Le Petit

Cover of "The Butter Plate", number 143, Satirique en N & B
ICA4887756 Cover of " The Butter Plate", number 143, Satirique en N & B, 1903_12_26: From Bethleem to Rome - Anticlericalism - Cupidite/Avarice, Rome/Vatican, contemporary Jesus - Jesus

L Plate au beurre, number 143, Satirique en N & B, 1903_12_26: Anticlericalism, Music
ICA4887964 L Plate au beurre, number 143, Satirique en N & B, 1903_12_26: Anticlericalism, Music, Percussion - Cupidite/Avarice, Eg anti Gospel - Popes - Illustration by Vogel (1856-1918) by Vogel

L Plate au beurre, number 357, Satirique en Couleurs, 1903_11_14: Services grave, etc
ICA4886989 L Plate au beurre, number 357, Satirique en Couleurs, 1903_11_14: Services grave, etc. Before the judge. - Anticlericalism, Pedophilia - Pedophilia, Teaching

L Plate au beurre, number 64, Satirique en N & B, 1902_6_21
ICA4877721 L Plate au beurre, number 64, Satirique en N & B, 1902_6_21: Charite - Anticlericalism - Cupidite/Avarice, Eg opposed to the people, Charite - Devot/Parishioner

Cover of "Le Grelot", number 889, Satirique en Couleurs
ICA4875576 Cover of " Le Grelot", number 889, Satirique en Couleurs, 1888_4_22: Le veau d or - Anticlericalism, Affaire Boulanger - Reactionaries

Illustration of Abel Faivre (1867-1945) for the Cover of Le Rire, No
ICA4872830 Illustration of Abel Faivre (1867-1945) for the Cover of Le Rire, No. 243, 1899-7-1 - Anticlericalism, Censorship - Old Testament - Adam, Eve, Serpents by Faivre

French Revolution: "An anti-religious masquerade in November 1793"
JLJ4563972 French Revolution: " An anti-religious masquerade in November 1793" Anonymous watercolour of 1793. Paris Library of the Arsenal by French School

The patriot degreaser: "patience, my lord, your turn will come
JLJ4664211 The patriot degreaser: " patience, my lord, your turn will come." Cartoon depicting the characters of the Church presses in a vet to lose their embomination symbol of their

Cover of "Le Don Quixote", number 251, Satirique en Couleurs
ICA4926358 Cover of " Le Don Quixote", number 251, Satirique en Couleurs, 1879_4_11: Lets rub it!... - Anticlericalism, Expressions - Obscurantism, Combative Eg, Petitions - Owl/Owl

Cover of "Le Carnet de la semaine", Satirique en N & B
ICA4934510 Cover of " Le Carnet de la semaine", Satirique en N & B, 1923_4_22: Anticlericalism, Religion - Jesuites - Illustration by Honore Daumier (1808-1879) by Daumier

The Butter Plate, number 283, Satirical in Colours, 1906_9_1
ICA4906338 The Butter Plate, number 283, Satirical in Colours, 1906_9_1: Anticlericalism - Failure of the Church - Pigeon (St Spirit)

L Assiette au Beurre, number 283, Satirique en couleurs
ICA4906268 L Assiette au Beurre, number 283, Satirique en couleurs, 1906_9_1: Anticlericalism - Separation of Church and State, Inventories/Reactions aux, Eg combative - Devot/Parroissien, Cures

Cover of "The Butter Plate", number 283, Satirical in Colours
ICA4906246 Cover of " The Butter Plate", number 283, Satirical in Colours, 1906_9_1: The true Encyclical of His Holiness Pope Pius X

The Church Symbolised
After 2000 years, the Catholic Church rises unscathed above the clouds of freemasonry, rationalism, reform, laicism, communism, materialism, atheism and anticlericalism

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"Exploring the Historical Roots of Anticlericalism: A Satirical Journey through Art and Politics" Anticlericalism, a sentiment that challenges the authority and influence of religious clergy, has long been a subject of artistic expression and political critique. Dating back to as early as the 18th century, artists like William Hogarth used their engravings to satirize the power dynamics between royalty, episcopacy, and law. Fast forward to November 18, 1905 - a significant date in anticlerical history. The French political humor diary "L'assiette au Beurre" dedicated an entire issue to Vatican satire. Gabriele Galantara's cartoons playfully mocked various aspects of the Catholic Church's hierarchy and practices. From lampooning old prelates with young seminarians to highlighting the dark history of torture within the Holy Office (inquisition), these illustrations shed light on societal discontent towards institutionalized religion. In another cartoon from this special edition, Galantara depicts an intriguing scene where three bourgeois women engage in scandalous behavior with a monk in a parlour during the 18th century. This provocative image reflects not only anticlerical sentiments but also challenges traditional notions of morality. Moving beyond France's borders, we encounter Achille Lemot's caricature published in Le Pelerin in 1909. Here Georges Clemenceau is portrayed as a puppeteer controlling religious representation while serving as Minister of Interior - symbolizing his role in challenging clerical influence within government affairs. The historical roots run deep; even Francisco Goya explored anticlerical themes through his etchings titled "The Disasters of War. " These powerful images depict scenes that question religious hypocrisy amidst conflict and suffering. Finally, we come across an engraving from 1911 depicting a nun stumbling upon a monk masturbating in a wood during the 18th century - a scandalous revelation that further exposes the human flaws within religious institutions.