Burnt At The Stake Collection

Miracle of the Profanation of the Host (oil on panel)
XIR240287 Miracle of the Profanation of the Host (oil on panel) by French School, (15th century); Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Saumur

The Examination of Wm Hale before Bishop Bonner, illustration from Foxes Martyrs
STC469294 The Examination of Wm Hale before Bishop Bonner, illustration from Foxes Martyrs c.1703 (litho) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edmund Bonner (c.1500-69)

James Bainham enjoyned penance, illustration from Acts and Monuments
STC469147 James Bainham enjoyned penance, illustration from Acts and Monuments by John Foxe, ninth edition, pub. 1684 (litho) by English School

Dr Taylor rebuking a Popish priest who was about to say mass in Hadley Church
STC469275 Dr Taylor rebuking a Popish priest who was about to say mass in Hadley Church, illustration from Foxes Martyrs c.1703 (litho) by English School

Ms Lat 5969 Historiated initial A depicting the trial of Joan of Arc (1412-31
XIR168770 Ms Lat 5969 Historiated initial A depicting the trial of Joan of Arc (1412-31) (vellum) (b/w photo) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

George Wishart (1513-46) (engraving) (b / w photo)
TPG210672 George Wishart (1513-46) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Scottish school, (16th century); Private Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

Burning witches at the stake, artwork C018 / 7095
Burning witches at the stake. 1883 engraving of witches being burnt at the stake during the Middle Ages

Tom was tied to a stakem with his hands behind him
Vintage engraving of from a victorian adventure story, Tom Paulding. Tom was tied to a stakem with his hands behind him

Joan of Arc (1412-31) Being Led to her Death, 1867 (oil on canvas)
XIR83686 Joan of Arc (1412-31) Being Led to her Death, 1867 (oil on canvas) by Patrois, Isidore (1811-84); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen

The Auto-da-Fe, from The Ingoldsby Legends by Thomas Ingoldsby, published
KW341492 The Auto-da-Fe, from The Ingoldsby Legends by Thomas Ingoldsby, published by Richard Bentley & Son, 1887 (litho) by Leech

John Huss at Constance, illustration from The Outline of History by H. G
KW270830 John Huss at Constance, illustration from The Outline of History by H.G. Wells, Volume II, published in 1920 (colour litho) by Brozik

The insatiable animal of the National Assembly (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR215530 The insatiable animal of the National Assembly (engraving) (b/w photo) by German School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Martyrdom of John Hooper (c. 1495-1555) at Gloucester (engraving)
KW211591 Martyrdom of John Hooper (c.1495-1555) at Gloucester (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

Portrait of Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556) from Lodges British Portraits
KW179299 Portrait of Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556) from Lodges British Portraits, 1823 (litho) by Flicke, Gerlach (fl.1547-58) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Burning of Thomas Haukes, 10 June 1555, from Acts and Monuments by John Foxe
XJF105832 The Burning of Thomas Haukes, 10 June 1555, from Acts and Monuments by John Foxe (1516-87) 1563 (woodcut) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Martyrdom of Richard Bayfield (d. 1531) from Acts and Monuments by John Foxe
XJF105819 The Martyrdom of Richard Bayfield (d.1531) from Acts and Monuments by John Foxe (1516-87) 1563 (woodcut) by English School

Croesus on the stake, historical artwork C018 / 7093
Croesus on the stake. 1883 engraving of Croesus, King of lydia, (centre) being burnt at the stake. Lydia was an Iron Age kingdom of western Asia Minor, around Anatolia

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"Burnt at the Stake: A Dark Chapter in History Unveiled" In the depths of history, a haunting practice known as burning at the stake emerged as a brutal form of punishment and persecution. The Orleans Martyrs, depicted in an engraving from James Aitken Wylie's "The History of Protestantism, " serve as a chilling reminder of this gruesome method employed during religious conflicts. As we delve further into this macabre subject, we encounter various illustrations that shed light on different aspects surrounding burnings at the stake. An oil painting titled "Miracle of the Profanation of the Host" portrays another motive behind these executions – accusations related to religious desecration. Moving forward, we stumble upon an engraved bill heading depicting the Burning of the Templars. This image serves as evidence that not only heretics but also members of powerful organizations faced such horrifying fates. The drapers shop sign in Paris stands as a stark reminder that even those who were once revered could be condemned to flames. Further exploration reveals engravings showcasing cruelties practiced by schismatics in England and Inquisition Trials in Spain. These images provide glimpses into how individuals were subjected to unimaginable suffering due to their beliefs or perceived transgressions against established authorities. One particularly striking woodcut from John Foxe's "Acts and Monuments" depicts The Martyrdom of Sir John Oldcastle, Lord Cobham. This illustration immortalizes his tragic fate for challenging religious norms during tumultuous times. Francois Ravaillac's execution for assassinating King Henri IV is captured through an engraving dating back to 1610. While not directly related to religion, it highlights how burning at the stake was sometimes used as a means to punish political dissenters or criminals deemed threats to authority. The Spanish Inquisition emerges prominently within this collection; its dark legacy etched forever through engravings capturing its terrifying trials.