Atheist Collection

Richard Dawkins, British science writer
Richard Dawkins. Caricature of the British ethnologist, evolutionary biologist and controversial author Richard Dawkins (born 1941) holding one of his books

The Festival of Reason in Notre Dame de Paris, 10 November 1793 (engraving)
972656 The Festival of Reason in Notre Dame de Paris, 10 November 1793 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Festival of Reason in Notre Dame de Paris)

The priests conveyed to judgment, 1922. Private Collection

Portrait of Charles Bradlaugh
673187 Portrait of Charles Bradlaugh; (add.info.: Charles Bradlaugh (26 September 1833 - 30 January 1891) was a political activist and one of the most famous English atheists of the 19th century

Fig Tree growing out of a tomb in Watford Churchyard
A Fig Tree growing out of a tomb in Watford Churchyard - the legend runs that a lady buried in the vault from which the tree is growing was an atheist

Charles Bradlaugh at the Bar at the House of Commons, c. 1892-93 (oil on canvas)
1218284 Charles Bradlaugh at the Bar at the House of Commons, c.1892-93 (oil on canvas) by Sickert, Walter Richard (1860-1942); 228.4x121.6 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Diogenes of Sinope (c. 404--323 B. C. E. ) XXXL
SIMPLE LIFE OF DIOGENES OF SINOPE (c. 404--323 B.C.E.) IN HIS TUB, PUBLISHED IN GREAT MEN AND FAMOUS WOMEN IN 1894

Atheist laughing at Christian and Hopeful from The Pilgrim
5615832 Atheist laughing at Christian and Hopeful from The Pilgrims Progress From This World, To That Which Is To Come by John Bunyan (1628-1688) illustration by Thomas Dalziel (1823-1906)

Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche (1844-1900) 1873 (b / w photo)
NUL201190 Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche (1844-1900) 1873 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Punch cartoon: Charles Bradlaugh, English Liberal politician and atheist (engraving)
6034890 Punch cartoon: Charles Bradlaugh, English Liberal politician and atheist (engraving) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon)

Cartoon, The Northampton Tandem Tricyclists - two Liberal MPs, Henry Du Pre Labouchere (1831-1912) and Charles Bradlaugh (1833-1891), both representing Northampton. 1885

Cartoon, Will He Be Muzzled? A comment on Charles Bradlaugh, atheist, republican and Liberal MP for Northampton. 1885

Iconoclast (colour litho)
981784 Iconoclast (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Iconoclast. Caricature of Charles Bradlaugh MP, English Liberal politician and atheist)

Atheist
LLM455780 Atheist by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Atheist. Illustration from Pilgrims Progress and other works by John Bunyan (James Sangster, c 1860)

Politics and politicians of the Victorian era (photogravure)
6030883 Politics and politicians of the Victorian era (photogravure) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Politics and politicians of the Victorian era)

The Kick out of Paradise (engraving)
3639308 The Kick out of Paradise (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kick out of Paradise)

Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche in 1883, illustration from Nietzsche
CHT267133 Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche in 1883, illustration from Nietzsche by Daniel Halevy (b/w photo) by German Photographer

Atheistic education (engraving)
972652 Atheistic education (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Atheistic education)

Atheist laughing at Christian and Hopeful (engraving)
672366 Atheist laughing at Christian and Hopeful (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Atheist laughing at Christian and Hopeful)

Christian and hopeful leave Atheist laughing (colour litho)
956039 Christian and hopeful leave Atheist laughing (colour litho) by Shaw, John Byam Liston (1872-1919); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Triumph of the Eucharist over Philosophy and Science, c. 1625-26 (oil on panel)
937117 The Triumph of the Eucharist over Philosophy and Science, c.1625-26 (oil on panel) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 16.5x21.9 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Not for Jo(hn Stuart Mill) or, A Smith for Westminster (colour litho)
3648220 Not for Jo(hn Stuart Mill) or, A Smith for Westminster (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Not for Jo(hn Stuart Mill) or

Sketches in the House of Commons: Question Time, from
BAL127972 Sketches in the House of Commons: Question Time, from The Illustrated London News, 18th February 1882 (engraving) by English School

"Christian and Hopeful leave Atheist laughing"from The Pilgrim
5615813 " Christian and Hopeful leave Atheist laughing" from The Pilgrims Progress From This World, To That Which Is To Come by John Bunyan (1628-1688) Illustration by Byam Shaw (1872-1919)

Plate 40: the division of the elect from the reprobate, 1756. Creators: Bartolomeo Crivellari, Gabriel Soderling
Plate 40: the division of the elect from the reprobate, 1756

Religious differences, Atheism and Christianity
Atheists seek to pull down the Holy Cross, but in vain, for the True Christian, encouraged by divine beings, holds it up while his good lady instructs the young in the True Way Date: circa 1790s

Folkes, (1690-1754), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Folkes, (1690-1754), 1830. Martin Folkes (1690-1754), English antiquary, numismatist, mathematician, and astronomer educated at Clare College, Cambridge and elected as a fellow of the Royal Society

Charles Bradlaugh... Claiming the Right to Make the Affirmation of Allegiance... 1880, (1901)
Charles Bradlaugh, at the Bar of the House of Commons, Claiming the Right to Make the Affirmation of Allegiance instead of taking the Oath, 1880, (1901)

Atheist meets Pilgrim, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Atheist meets Pilgrim, c1910. Scene from " The Pilgrims Progress", by John Bunyan. Glass lantern slide produced by the Church Army Lantern Department which in 1905 had approximately 100

Requisition of the church treasures in Petrograd 5th May 1922 (from the series of watercolors Russian revolution), 1922. From a private collection

Russian clergy shoveling hay: September 1918 (from the series of watercolors Russian revolution), 1918. From a private collection

A group of Russian priests forced to clear the barrack stables, 1918. Private Collection

The clergymen hiding church treasures in a new grave in a cemetery, 1922. Private Collection

Thomas Hobbes, caricature
Thomas Hobbes. Caricature of the English philosopher Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679). Hobbes led a sheltered and long life, mostly as secretary and teacher to the family of Lord Cavendish

Daniel Dennett, US cognitive scientist
Daniel Dennett. Caricature of the US philosopher and cognitive scientist Daniel Clement Dennett (born 1942). Since 2009 Dennett has been professor of philosophy

Cartoon, Charles Bradlaugh, atheist MP
Cartoon, Charles Bradlaugh (1833-1891), atheist politician, Liberal MP for Northampton. The lawyers (described here as The Three Wise Men of Madagascar) puzzle over how to deal with him. 1884

Arrest of deputy atheist Brandlaugh for refusing to leave th
Charles Bradlaugh (1833-1891). English political activist. London. House of Commons. Arrest of deputy atheist Brandlaugh for refusing to leave the Chamber

Caricatures, Bradlaugh and Labouchere, fellow-MPs
Caricatures, Charles Bradlaugh and Henry Labouchere, Northampton MPs. Labouchere supported his atheist colleague in parliament. 1880

Caricature of Tennyson and the Marquess of Queensberry
Caricature of Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809-1892), Poet Laureate, and John Sholto Douglas, 9th Marquess of Queensberry (1844-1900)

Caricature of Charles Bradlaugh, atheist MP
Caricature of Charles Bradlaugh (1833-1891), atheist politician, Liberal MP for Northampton. Look out for Mr Bradlaugh on the Third of August. 1881

Cartoon, Bradlaugh, Gladstone and John Bull
Cartoon, Charles Bradlaugh, atheist MP, W E Gladstone, Liberal Prime Minister, and John Bull as a magistrate. Bull says to Gladstone

Cartoon, Gladstone, Bradlaugh and Labouchere
Cartoon, Charles Bradlaugh, atheist, republican and Liberal MP for Northampton, supported by his fellow-MP Henry Labouchere but a worrying presence for the Liberal leader W E Gladstone. 1881

William Godwin (1756-1836) 1802 (oil on canvas) (b&w photo)
XJF114037 William Godwin (1756-1836) 1802 (oil on canvas) (b&w photo) by Northcote, James (1746-1831); 74.9x62.2 cm; National Portrait Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Celsus, Roman philosopher
Celsus, 2nd century Roman philosopher, known mainly through his literary work The True Word, which was a polemic attack on Christianity

Auguste Comte, French philosopher
Auguste Comte (1798-1857), French philosopher. Comte, who is considered the father of modern sociology, coined the term sociology as part of his description of the new science

Thomas Hobbes, English philosopher
Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679), English philosopher. Hobbes led a sheltered and long life, mostly as secretary and teacher to the family of Lord Cavendish, Earl of Devonshire

1660 Thomas Hobbes English Philosopher
Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679). Engraving by J. Posselwhite from a painting by Dobson. Engraving published in 1859 with later hand colouring

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"Atheism: Exploring the Journey of Non-Belief" From Richard Dawkins, the renowned British science writer, to historical events like The Festival of Reason in Notre Dame de Paris and The priests conveyed to judgment, atheism has a rich tapestry woven throughout history. Capturing moments such as Charles Bradlaugh at the Bar at the House of Commons and a Fig Tree growing out of a tomb in Watford Churchyard, these images reflect the diverse perspectives within atheism. The Presentation of Mahometan Credentials showcases how French atheists sought recognition during turbulent times in 1793. Meanwhile, Smelling out a Rat depicts an atheist-revolutionist disturbed in his midnight calculations, offering insight into societal reactions towards non-believers. Busts immortalize influential figures like Giulio Cesare Vanini and Diogenes of Sinope who challenged conventional beliefs with their philosophical ideas. Their contributions continue to shape modern discussions surrounding atheism. Even literary works like The Pilgrim's Progress are not immune from scrutiny as depicted by an Atheist laughing at Christian and Hopeful. This image highlights the contrasting viewpoints between believers and non-believers. Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche's portrait serves as a reminder that atheistic thought permeated even among prominent thinkers during different eras. And through Punch cartoons featuring Charles Bradlaugh, we witness how atheism intersected with politics in England. In this collection spanning centuries, we delve into the multifaceted world of atheism – its thinkers, its challenges against religious institutions, its impact on society – all contributing to our understanding of this complex ideology.