Jesuits Collection

Founding of the Jesuit Order, Montmartre, France
Foundation of the Jesuit Order in an underground chapel in the church of Saint Denis, Montmartre, near Paris. Ignatius de Loyola and six companions dedicate themselves to spread the Word of God

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Ireland, County Laois, Emo, Emo Court, The facade of the house with driveway

Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556). Priest since 1537. Founded t
Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556). Spanish knight, priest since 1537. Founded the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). Was Superior General. Saint Ignatius levitating. Engraving, 1693. Episcopal Library

Lorenzo Ricci
LORENZO RICCI - Italian general of the Jesuits when it was being widely attacked, despite his personal qualities imprisoned by the Pope in the Castels Angelo where he died. Date: 1703 - 1775

Sant Ignazio di Loyola Church, Rome, Italy, 17th century (fresco)
3914266 Sant Ignazio di Loyola Church, Rome, Italy, 17th century (fresco) by Pozzo, Andrea (1642-1709); Sant Ignazio, Rome

Francis Xavier (1506-1552). Basque Roman Catholic missionary into Asia. Jesuit. Staute. Pamplena Cathedral. Navarre. Spain

Akbar the Great receives a deputation of Jesuits
Akbar the Great (1542-1605), third Mughal Emperor of India, receives a deputation of Jesuits

Canonisation of St Ignatius in St Peter s, Rome (engraving)
3635556 Canonisation of St Ignatius in St Peter s, Rome (engraving) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canonisation of St Ignatius in St Peter s, Rome)

Saint Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556) (oil on canvas)
XIR31776 Saint Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556) (oil on canvas) by French School, (17th century); 94x72 cm; ChAteau de Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

Loyola Praying / Holl
IGNATIUS LOYOLA Spanish Saint, founder of Society of Jesus (Jesuits), in an attitude of prayer

Ceiling fresco of the Church of the Gesu (Chiesa del Gesu), Rome, Lazio, Italy

Republic of Venice: Decision of the Council of 40 Senators of Venice (Council of Forty also known as Quarantia or)
BEN5481293 Republic of Venice: Decision of the Council of 40 Senators of Venice (Council of Forty also known as Quarantia or Quarantia). Extract from the registers of May 3, 1761

King Louis XIV with his confessor Francois d'Aix de La Chaise, 1846 (engraving)
ELD4947989 King Louis XIV with his confessor Francois d'Aix de La Chaise, 1846 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

Alfonso (Alphonsus) Salmeron, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473235 Alfonso (Alphonsus) Salmeron, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Alfonso (Alphonsus) Salmeron, 1515 - 1585

Alfonso (Alphonsus) Salmeron, 1515 - 1585. Spanish biblical scholar, Catholic priest, and one of the first Jesuits
UIG5419910 Alfonso (Alphonsus) Salmeron, 1515 - 1585. Spanish biblical scholar, Catholic priest, and one of the first Jesuits

SANT'IGNAZIO of Loyola (engraving)
6203085 SANT'IGNAZIO of Loyola (engraving); (add.info.: SANT'IGNAZIO of Loyola (1491-31 July 1556), a Spanish religious founder of the Society of Jesus

Padre Giovanni addressing the people in front of the Jesuits College, Naples... 1860. Creator: Unknown
Padre Giovanni addressing the people in front of the Jesuits College, Naples - from a sketch by our special artist, Frank Vizetelly, 1860

The First Legion, San Francisco, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The First Legion, San Francisco, 1936. The First Legion by Emmet Lavery - Drama of the Jesuits - New York Smash Hit - First time here! All Star Federal Cast...Columbia Theatre'

First Legion, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
First Legion, [193-]. "First Legion" - Request Return Engagement...Columbia [Theatre]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Expulsion of the Jesuits (Expulsion des Jesuites), 1761. Creator: Gabriel de Saint-Aubin
Expulsion of the Jesuits (Expulsion des Jesuites), 1761

Saint Francis Xavier baptizing the Indians, 1714-74. Creator: Anon
Saint Francis Xavier baptizing the Indians, 1714-74

Saint Francis Xavier preaching. (print)
7420034 Saint Francis Xavier preaching. (print) by Edelinck, Gerard (1640-1707) (after); (add.info.: Saint Francis Xavier, full name Francisco de Jasso y Azpilicueta, 1506 - 1552)

Argentina, Cordoba Province, Jesus Maria, View of the Jesuit Estancia

Argentina, Cordoba Province, Alta Gracia, View of the Nuestra Senora de la Merced Church, part of the Jesuit Estancia

Argentina, Cordoba Province, Colonia Caroya, View of the Jesuit Estancia Caroya

Argentina, Cordoba, Manzana Jesuitica(Jesuit Block), View of the Society Church

Saint Francis Borgia (1510-1572). Marquis of Lombay and later 4th Duke of Gandia. This scene depicts Francisco de Borja's renunciation of the world after contemplating the putrefied corpse of

Diego Laynez (1512-1565). Spanish Jesuit priest and theologian. Second Superior General of the Society of Jesus. Portrait, detail. Illustration by Llanta. Lithography. Cronica General de Espana

The great martyrdom of Nagasaki, September 10th 1622, in which 22 missionaries and native Christians were burnt to death, and 30 others, including several women and children, beheaded

POPE CLEMENS XIV Ganganelli) abolishes the Jesuit order, dies of a mysterious ailment, leading to accusations that the Jesuits poisoned him Date: reigned 1762 - 1774

DEATH OF SEBASTIAN
Sebastian, king of Portugal, is encouraged by Jesuits to make a disastrous expedition to Morocco where he dies heroically at the battle of Alacazarquivir Date: 1578

MOROCCO/SEB DIES 1578
Sebastian, king of Portugal, is encouraged by Jesuits to make a disastrous expedition to Morocco where he dies heroically at the battle of Alacazarquivir Date: 1578

The Vision of St. Ignatius at the Chapel of La Storta, the apse of Sant Ignazio di Loyola church, Rome, Italy
3914265 The Vision of St. Ignatius at the Chapel of La Storta, the apse of Sant Ignazio di Loyola church, Rome, Italy, 17th century (fresco) by Pozzo, Andrea (1642-1709); Sant Ignazio, Rome

Sant Ignazio di Loyola Church, Rome, Italy, 17th century (fresco)
3914264 Sant Ignazio di Loyola Church, Rome, Italy, 17th century (fresco) by Pozzo, Andrea (1642-1709); Sant Ignazio, Rome

Saint Ignatius of Loyola (oil on canvas)
868080 Saint Ignatius of Loyola (oil on canvas) by Seghers, Daniel (1590-1661) & Wildens, Jan (1586-1653); Vatican Museums and Galleries

University of Alcala (engraving)
3635533 University of Alcala (engraving) by Brewer, Henry Charles (1866-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: University of Alcala)

Exterior of the Hospital of St Lucy, Manresa (engraving)
3635516 Exterior of the Hospital of St Lucy, Manresa (engraving) by Brewer, Henry Charles (1866-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exterior of the Hospital of St Lucy, Manresa)

Town and Lake of Nantua, France (engraving)
3635508 Town and Lake of Nantua, France (engraving) by Brewer, Henry Charles (1866-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Town and Lake of Nantua, France)

Island of Iona, with ruins of Cathedral, Scotland (engraving)
3635499 Island of Iona, with ruins of Cathedral, Scotland (engraving) by Brewer, Henry Charles (1866-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Island of Iona, with ruins of Cathedral, Scotland)

Doorway of Cathedral, Valencia (engraving)
3635473 Doorway of Cathedral, Valencia (engraving) by Brewer, Henry Charles (1866-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Doorway of Cathedral, Valencia)

University of Salamanca (engraving)
3635460 University of Salamanca (engraving) by Brewer, Henry Charles (1866-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: University of Salamanca)

Remains of the Ancient Church and Cloisters, Montserrat, time of St Ignatius (engraving)
3635444 Remains of the Ancient Church and Cloisters, Montserrat, time of St Ignatius (engraving) by Brewer, Henry Charles (1866-1950); Private Collection; (add.info)

La Santa Casa or House of Loyola, with surrounding buildings (engraving)
3635434 La Santa Casa or House of Loyola, with surrounding buildings (engraving) by Brewer, Henry Charles (1866-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Santa Casa or House of Loyola)

Church of SS Giovanni E Paolo, Venice, to which is attached the hospital where the companions of St Ignatius stayed
3635477 Church of SS Giovanni E Paolo, Venice, to which is attached the hospital where the companions of St Ignatius stayed (engraving) by Brewer

Chapels of Santa Lucia and of the trance, Rapto, Manresa (engraving)
3635451 Chapels of Santa Lucia and of the trance, Rapto, Manresa (engraving) by Brewer, Henry Charles (1866-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chapels of Santa Lucia and of the trance, Rapto)

General view of Manresa (engraving)
3635447 General view of Manresa (engraving) by Brewer, Henry Charles (1866-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: General view of Manresa)

Valley of Loyola, with Azpeitia in foreground, and its Church, in which the saint was baptized (engraving)
3635435 Valley of Loyola, with Azpeitia in foreground, and its Church, in which the saint was baptized (engraving) by Brewer

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The Jesuits, also known as the Society of Jesus, have a rich and influential history that spans centuries. The founding of the Jesuit Order took place in Montmartre, France, in 1534 by Ignatius of Loyola and his companions. This marked the beginning of a new era for Catholicism. One significant event in their history was the canonization of St. Ignatius himself at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. An engraving captures this momentous occasion, showcasing the reverence and admiration bestowed upon him. Francis Xavier, a Basque Roman Catholic missionary, played a crucial role in spreading Christianity across Asia during the 16th century. His tireless efforts to evangelize made him one of the most renowned Jesuit missionaries. Lorenzo Ricci stands out as an important figure within the order's history. He served as its Superior General from 1758 until its suppression by Pope Clement XIV in 1773 due to political pressures. Even Akbar the Great recognized and respected their influence when he received a deputation at his court. This encounter highlights their global reach and impact on various cultures. Saint Ignatius' devotion is beautifully depicted through oil on canvas artwork capturing him deep in prayer—a testament to his unwavering faith and commitment to God's calling. In Rome lies The Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola at Campus Martius—an architectural marvel dedicated to honoring Saint Ignatius' legacy—serving as both a place for worship and pilgrimage for believers worldwide. Other notable figures within this esteemed order include Saint Francis Borgia—the Marquis of Lombay—and Diego Laynez—a Spanish Jesuit priest who contributed significantly to theological studies during his time. The story behind these captions unveils an extraordinary journey filled with dedication, spirituality, education, and service that has shaped countless lives throughout history—truly exemplifying what it means to be a Jesuit.