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Heretic Collection (#6)

"The Heretic: Defying Dogma and Challenging Beliefs Throughout History" The Burning of Cranmer

Background imageHeretic Collection: Lord Cobham at a Lollard Preaching, illustration from

Lord Cobham at a Lollard Preaching, illustration from
619660 Lord Cobham at a Lollard Preaching, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Background imageHeretic Collection: Denis reproving the Bishop of Meaux, illustration from

Denis reproving the Bishop of Meaux, illustration from
621417 Denis reproving the Bishop of Meaux, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Background imageHeretic Collection: Albigensian worshippers on the banks of the Rhone, illustration from

Albigensian worshippers on the banks of the Rhone, illustration from
619621 Albigensian worshippers on the banks of the Rhone, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Background imageHeretic Collection: A description of Master Latimer, preaching before King Edward the Sixth in the preaching

A description of Master Latimer, preaching before King Edward the Sixth in the preaching
STC469196 A description of Master Latimer, preaching before King Edward the Sixth in the preaching place at Westminster, illustration from Acts and Monuments by John Foxe, ninth edition, pub

Background imageHeretic Collection: The order and manner of taking up the body of John Wickliff

The order and manner of taking up the body of John Wickliff
STC469105 The order and manner of taking up the body of John Wickliff, and burning his bones 44 years after his death, illustration from Acts and Monuments by John Foxe, ninth edition, pub

Background imageHeretic Collection: Joan of Arc (colour litho)

Joan of Arc (colour litho)
668256 Joan of Arc (colour litho) by Semant, Paul de (1855-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Jeanne d Arc (Joan of Arc) by Theodore Cahu (Jouvet, c 1890).); © Look and Learn

Background imageHeretic Collection: Latimer preaching to the Civil Authorities at Pauls Cross

Latimer preaching to the Civil Authorities at Pauls Cross
STC393374 Latimer preaching to the Civil Authorities at Pauls Cross, illustration from The Church of England: A History for the People by H.D.M. Spence-Jones, pub

Background imageHeretic Collection: Louis XIV (1638-1715) crushing the so-called Protestant Reformed religion with his sword

Louis XIV (1638-1715) crushing the so-called Protestant Reformed religion with his sword
CHT267169 Louis XIV (1638-1715) crushing the so-called Protestant Reformed religion with his sword, 1685 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageHeretic Collection: The so-called Protestant Reformed religion in desperate straits

The so-called Protestant Reformed religion in desperate straits
CHT267168 The so-called Protestant Reformed religion in desperate straits, 1684 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageHeretic Collection: The Chancellor of the Inquisition marking the Incorrigibles

The Chancellor of the Inquisition marking the Incorrigibles
NCO190436 The Chancellor of the Inquisition marking the Incorrigibles, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1793 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Background imageHeretic Collection: Stela depicting the Aten giving life and prosperity to Amenophis IV (Akhenaten) (c

Stela depicting the Aten giving life and prosperity to Amenophis IV (Akhenaten) (c
XIR182668 Stela depicting the Aten giving life and prosperity to Amenophis IV (Akhenaten) (c.1352-1336 BC) his wife, Nefertiti and three of their daughters, from Tell el-Amarna, New Kingdom

Background imageHeretic Collection: Ms Fr 5054 f. 71 Joan of Arc at the stake, from Les Vigiles de Charles VII

Ms Fr 5054 f. 71 Joan of Arc at the stake, from Les Vigiles de Charles VII
XIR34583 Ms Fr 5054 f.71 Joan of Arc at the stake, from Les Vigiles de Charles VII by Martial d Auvergne, 1484 (vellum) by Martial de Paris (known as Auvergne) (fl.15th century)

Background imageHeretic Collection: Sarcophagus of Akhenaten, c. 1336-34 BC (gilded and painted wood and stone)

Sarcophagus of Akhenaten, c. 1336-34 BC (gilded and painted wood and stone)
6090304 Sarcophagus of Akhenaten, c.1336-34 BC (gilded and painted wood and stone) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Egyptian National Museum, Cairo

Background imageHeretic Collection: Sarcophagus of Akhenaten, c. 1336-34 BC (gilded and painted wood and stone)

Sarcophagus of Akhenaten, c. 1336-34 BC (gilded and painted wood and stone)
6090302 Sarcophagus of Akhenaten, c.1336-34 BC (gilded and painted wood and stone) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Egyptian National Museum, Cairo

Background imageHeretic Collection: Sarcophagus of Akhenaten, c. 1336-34 BC (gilded and painted wood and stone)

Sarcophagus of Akhenaten, c. 1336-34 BC (gilded and painted wood and stone)
6090301 Sarcophagus of Akhenaten, c.1336-34 BC (gilded and painted wood and stone) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Egyptian National Museum, Cairo

Background imageHeretic Collection: Osirid pillar of Amenophis IV (Akhenaten) from Karnak, Amarna period, New Kingdom, c

Osirid pillar of Amenophis IV (Akhenaten) from Karnak, Amarna period, New Kingdom, c
XIR113555 Osirid pillar of Amenophis IV (Akhenaten) from Karnak, Amarna period, New Kingdom, c.1353-37 BC (sandstone) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Louvre, Paris

Background imageHeretic Collection: Relief depicting the Aten giving life and prosperity to Amenophis IV (Akhenaten) (c

Relief depicting the Aten giving life and prosperity to Amenophis IV (Akhenaten) (c
XIR233276 Relief depicting the Aten giving life and prosperity to Amenophis IV (Akhenaten) (c.1352-1336 BC) his wife, Nefertiti and three of their daughters, from Tell el-Amarna, New Kingdom

Background imageHeretic Collection: Etiene Dolet, copy by Boris Mestchersky (d. 1957), illustration from

Etiene Dolet, copy by Boris Mestchersky (d. 1957), illustration from
STC397224 Etiene Dolet, copy by Boris Mestchersky (d.1957), illustration from Histoire de la Nation Francaise, Sciences, Volumes I & II, by Gabriel Hanotaux (1853-1944)

Background imageHeretic Collection: Sir John Oldcastle, afterwards Lord Cobham, illustration from

Sir John Oldcastle, afterwards Lord Cobham, illustration from
619661 Sir John Oldcastle, afterwards Lord Cobham, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Background imageHeretic Collection: Conference between Thorpe and Arundel, illustration from

Conference between Thorpe and Arundel, illustration from
619658 Conference between Thorpe and Arundel, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Background imageHeretic Collection: Parting of Patrick Hamilton from his friends at the stake

Parting of Patrick Hamilton from his friends at the stake
621383 Parting of Patrick Hamilton from his friends at the stake, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Background imageHeretic Collection: Auto da Fe in Lisbon, mid 18th century (engraving) (b / w photo)

Auto da Fe in Lisbon, mid 18th century (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT163790 Auto da Fe in Lisbon, mid 18th century (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Background imageHeretic Collection: Papal bull by Pope Innocent IV (d. 1254) against the Albigenses (vellum)

Papal bull by Pope Innocent IV (d. 1254) against the Albigenses (vellum)
ARH176878 Papal bull by Pope Innocent IV (d.1254) against the Albigenses (vellum) by French School, (13th century); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris

Background imageHeretic Collection: The Mass of St. Basil, 1743-7 (oil on canvas)

The Mass of St. Basil, 1743-7 (oil on canvas)
BOO73455 The Mass of St. Basil, 1743-7 (oil on canvas) by Subleyras, Pierre (1699-1749); 133.5x80 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Background imageHeretic Collection: The Fall of Simon Magus, from La Chronique de Nuremberg by Hartmann Schedel

The Fall of Simon Magus, from La Chronique de Nuremberg by Hartmann Schedel
BMR163356 The Fall of Simon Magus, from La Chronique de Nuremberg by Hartmann Schedel, Nurnberg, 1492 (colour woodcut) by German School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Mazarine, Paris

Background imageHeretic Collection: Galileo (1564-1642) presenting his telescope to the Venetian senate

Galileo (1564-1642) presenting his telescope to the Venetian senate, from The Trial of Galileo (fresco)
ALI175523 Galileo (1564-1642) presenting his telescope to the Venetian senate, from The Trial of Galileo (fresco) by Sabatelli, Luigi (1772-1850); Museo di Fisica e Storia Naturale, Florence

Background imageHeretic Collection: The Trial of Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) in 1633 (litho)

The Trial of Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) in 1633 (litho)
CHT166619 The Trial of Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) in 1633 (litho) by Barabino, Nicolo (1832-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHeretic Collection: Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury (coloured engraving)

Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury (coloured engraving)
3639027 Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556)

Background imageHeretic Collection: The Fairyland of Pharaoh

The Fairyland of Pharaoh
A page from The Sphere featuring precious relics of the Valley of the Kings. Images include statues of the following: the heretic pharaoh Akhnaton, the husband of Queen Nefertiti; Queen Tii

Background imageHeretic Collection: Joan of Arc (c 1412-1431) (chromolitho)

Joan of Arc (c 1412-1431) (chromolitho)
724629 Joan of Arc (c 1412-1431) (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joan of Arc (c 1412-1431).); © Look and Learn

Background imageHeretic Collection: Saint Ambrose condemning a Heretic, scene, 15th century (fresco)

Saint Ambrose condemning a Heretic, scene, 15th century (fresco)
3704265 Saint Ambrose condemning a Heretic, scene, 15th century (fresco) by Butinone, Bernadino (1431-1512) & Zenale, B. (1436-1526); Chiesa San Pietro in Gessate, Milan, Lombardy

Background imageHeretic Collection: St. Augustine dispels the heretics (oil on canvas)

St. Augustine dispels the heretics (oil on canvas)
704115 St. Augustine dispels the heretics (oil on canvas) by Lanfranco, Giovanni (1582-1647); Chiesa di San Agostino, Rome, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageHeretic Collection: Heresiarchs, illustration from The Divine Comedy

Heresiarchs, illustration from The Divine Comedy
CHT230860 Heresiarchs, illustration from The Divine Comedy (Inferno) by Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) Paris, published 1885 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Dore

Background imageHeretic Collection: Portrait of Savonarola (1452-98) from La Disputa in the Stanza della Segnatura, 1508-11 (fresco)

Portrait of Savonarola (1452-98) from La Disputa in the Stanza della Segnatura, 1508-11 (fresco)
ALI234318 Portrait of Savonarola (1452-98) from La Disputa in the Stanza della Segnatura, 1508-11 (fresco) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Vatican Museums and Galleries

Background imageHeretic Collection: Eppur si muove, The Trial of Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) in 1633 (colour litho)

Eppur si muove, The Trial of Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) in 1633 (colour litho)
CHT327059 Eppur si muove, The Trial of Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) in 1633 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHeretic Collection: Akhenaten (Amenhotep IV) heretic pharaoh, reigned from c150 BC

Akhenaten (Amenhotep IV) heretic pharaoh, reigned from c150 BC
531227 Akhenaten (Amenhotep IV) heretic pharaoh, reigned from c150 BC, here with Nefertiti and their two daughters offering gifts to the Sun. Relief originally in Temple of Sun, Thebes

Background imageHeretic Collection: Lefevre lecturing at the Sorbonne, illustration from

Lefevre lecturing at the Sorbonne, illustration from
621403 Lefevre lecturing at the Sorbonne, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Background imageHeretic Collection: Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556) Archbishop of Canterbury (1533-56) from

Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556) Archbishop of Canterbury (1533-56) from
STC196067 Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556) Archbishop of Canterbury (1533-56) from Receuil des Estampes, representant les Rangs et les Dignites, suivant le Costume de toutes les Nations existantes

Background imageHeretic Collection: Mr Latimer preaching before King Edward VI at Westminster

Mr Latimer preaching before King Edward VI at Westminster
STC469270 Mr Latimer preaching before King Edward VI at Westminster, illustration from Foxes Martyrs c.1703 (litho) by English School

Background imageHeretic Collection: Portrait of Jacques de Molay (c. 1243-1314) Master of the Knights Templar

Portrait of Jacques de Molay (c. 1243-1314) Master of the Knights Templar
CHT173782 Portrait of Jacques de Molay (c.1243-1314) Master of the Knights Templar, illustration from Le Plutarque Francais by E

Background imageHeretic Collection: The Two Paths of Religion, depiction of the divide between Protestantism and Catholicism

The Two Paths of Religion, depiction of the divide between Protestantism and Catholicism
CHT174607 The Two Paths of Religion, depiction of the divide between Protestantism and Catholicism (coloured engraving) (see also 174605 and 174606) by French School

Background imageHeretic Collection: Bust of King Amenophis IV (Akhenaten) from Tell el-Amarna, New Kingdom, c

Bust of King Amenophis IV (Akhenaten) from Tell el-Amarna, New Kingdom, c
XIR107947 Bust of King Amenophis IV (Akhenaten) from Tell el-Amarna, New Kingdom, c.1353-1337 BC (limestone) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); height: 58 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; Egyptian

Background imageHeretic Collection: Trial of Jerome: waiting for the sentence, illustration from

Trial of Jerome: waiting for the sentence, illustration from
619672 Trial of Jerome: waiting for the sentence, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Background imageHeretic Collection: As they were leading him out of the church he began to sing

As they were leading him out of the church he began to sing
619671 As they were leading him out of the church.. he began to sing, " Credo in Unum Deum", illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Background imageHeretic Collection: Destruction of the works of Wicliffe at Prague, illustration from

Destruction of the works of Wicliffe at Prague, illustration from
619631 Destruction of the works of Wicliffe at Prague, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Background imageHeretic Collection: Ms Fr 961 f. 1 Witches or heretics worshipping the devil in the form of a goat (vellum)

Ms Fr 961 f. 1 Witches or heretics worshipping the devil in the form of a goat (vellum)
BAL58525 Ms Fr 961 f.1 Witches or heretics worshipping the devil in the form of a goat (vellum) by Flemish School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; Flemish, out of copyright

Background imageHeretic Collection: Pope Leo X, excommunicating Luther as a heretic (litho)

Pope Leo X, excommunicating Luther as a heretic (litho)
6005031 Pope Leo X, excommunicating Luther as a heretic (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pope Leo X, excommunicating Luther as a heretic)

Background imageHeretic Collection: The Victory of the Eucharist over Heresy, c. 1625-26 (oil on panel)

The Victory of the Eucharist over Heresy, c. 1625-26 (oil on panel)
936982 The Victory of the Eucharist over Heresy, c.1625-26 (oil on panel) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 16.2x21.3 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge




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"The Heretic: Defying Dogma and Challenging Beliefs Throughout History" The Burning of Cranmer, 1556 (c1850): Witness the fiery fate of Archbishop Thomas Cranmer as he pays the ultimate price for his heretical beliefs. Colonial family banished from Puritan Massachusetts, 1600s: Follow the harrowing journey of a brave family exiled from their community due to their unorthodox views in staunchly religious times. Baruch Spinoza, caricature: Uncover the controversial life and ideas of philosopher Baruch Spinoza through a satirical portrayal that captures both admiration and condemnation. Joan of Arc burned at the stake, 1431: Delve into the tragic story of an extraordinary young woman who defied societal norms and paid with her life for her perceived heresy. Galileo and his daughter Maria Celeste: Explore the intimate bond between Galileo Galilei and his daughter Maria Celeste as they navigate a world where scientific discoveries clash with religious doctrines. The Siege of Carcassonne, 1209 (c1858-1921). Artist: Jean-Paul Laurens: Step back in time to witness a pivotal moment during the Albigensian Crusade when Cathars faced persecution for their divergent spiritual beliefs. Giordano Bruno, Italian philosopher: Encounter one of history's most audacious thinkers whose radical ideas challenged established dogmas leading to his tragic demise at the hands of Inquisition authorities. St. Dominic de Guzman and the Albigensians, 1493-99 (oil on panel): Unearth an epic struggle between St. Dominic de Guzman and followers deemed as dangerous heretics during medieval times - an ideological battle that shaped Europe's religious landscape. Galileo Galilei, Italian astronomer.