Persecution Religieuse Religious Collection

Dragonnade : persecution of protestants after 1685 in France, engraving
1760495 Dragonnade : persecution of protestants after 1685 in France, engraving; (add.info.: Dragonnade : persecution of protestants after 1685 in France, engraving); Photo: Tallandier

Mary Tudor (1516-1558) said Bloody Mary, queen of England in 1553-1558, engraving
1751505 Mary Tudor (1516-1558) said Bloody Mary, queen of England in 1553-1558, engraving; (add.info.: Mary Tudor (1516-1558) said Bloody Mary, queen of England in 1553-1558

Calas affair : Mrs Calas with her daughters, her son, their maid Jeanne Viguiere
1750297 Calas affair : Mrs Calas with her daughters, her son, their maid Jeanne Viguiere and their friend Lavayfse listening to the judgement of Toulouse parliament against her husband Jean Calas

Allegoric representation of catholic church and heretic church in France late 16th century at the time of the wars of
1752721 Allegoric representation of catholic church and heretic church in France late 16th century at the time of the wars of religion between the catholics and the protestants

Calas affair : Mrs Calas begging French king Louis XV to interfere against the judgement of Toulouse parliament against
1750661 Calas affair : Mrs Calas begging French king Louis XV to interfere against the judgement of Toulouse parliament against her husband Jean Calas (1698-1762)

Peace of Island of the beefs near Orleans made by French queen Catherine of Medicis with the protestants in 1563 during
1745289 Peace of Island of the beefs near Orleans made by French queen Catherine of Medicis with the protestants in 1563 during war of religion between catholics and calvinist protestants

Capture of the city Montbrison by the baron of Adrets july 14, 1562 wars between the catholics
1745180 Capture of the city Montbrison by the baron of Adrets july 14, 1562 wars between the catholics and the protestantsin France

Protestants gathering in desert (because of persecutions), c. 1780, France, engraving
1760494 Protestants gathering in desert (because of persecutions), c. 1780, France, engraving; (add.info.: Protestants gathering in desert (because of persecutions), c

Satirical protestant engraving about the destruction of the Temple of Charenton
1752552 Satirical protestant engraving about the destruction of the Temple of Charenton (place of cult for the parisian reformed aka protestants)

Jean Calas (1698-1762) one of the last victims of the religious intolerance of the 18th century, protestant
1746242 Jean Calas (1698-1762) one of the last victims of the religious intolerance of the 18th century, protestant, accused to have killed his son who wanted to become catholic

Wars of religion between catholics and protestans : Capture of Nimes by protestants in november 1569, engraving
1745335 Wars of religion between catholics and protestans : Capture of Nimes by protestants in november 1569, engraving, 16th century; (add.info.: Wars of religion between catholics and protestans)

Edition of the New Testament in 1693 at the time of the League (catholic) and the wars between the catholics
1745177 Edition of the New Testament in 1693 at the time of the League (catholic) and the wars between the catholics and the protestants France; (add.info)

Request presented to French king LouisXIV by the protestants in 1697 at the time of the League (catholic)
1745178 Request presented to French king LouisXIV by the protestants in 1697 at the time of the League (catholic) during the wars between the catholics and the protestants in France; (add.info)

farewell of Calas to his family : Jean Calas, in Toulouse France, was one of the last victims of the religious
1750298 farewell of Calas to his family : Jean Calas, in Toulouse France, was one of the last victims of the religious intolerance of the 18th centur

Battle of Dreux december 1562 (engraving)
1752728 Battle of Dreux december 1562 (engraving); (add.info.: Wars of religion in France between Catholics and Protestants)

Siege of Orleans by the duke of Guise (catholic) in 1563 : war of religion between the catholics
1745347 Siege of Orleans by the duke of Guise (catholic) in 1563 : war of religion between the catholics and the protestants in France

cartoon about the League under the reign of Henry III c. 1576-1594 in France
1753347 cartoon about the League under the reign of Henry III c. 1576-1594 in France; (add.info.: cartoon about the League under the reign of Henry III c. 1576-1594 in France); Photo: Tallandier

Burning of heretics on the stake after the revocation of the Edict of Nantes France in 1685 which started again wars of
1745175 Burning of heretics on the stake after the revocation of the Edict of Nantes France in 1685 which started again wars of religion protestants between the catholics

Wars of religion in France between protestants and catholics, 16th century (engraving)
1744805 Wars of religion in France between protestants and catholics, 16th century (engraving); (add.info.: Wars of religion in France between protestants)

Allegory of the protestant Reform on a chariot, pulled by Calvin and Luther, engraving, 16th century
1745009 Allegory of the protestant Reform on a chariot, pulled by Calvin and Luther, engraving, 16th century; (add.info.: Allegory of the protestant Reform on a chariot, pulled by Calvin and Luther)

Procession of the League Party (catholic) before French king Henri IV's abjuration february 1593 wars of religion
1745362 Procession of the League Party (catholic) before French king Henri IV's abjuration february 1593 wars of religion protestants between the catholics and the protestants in France

French king Francois II (1544-1560, king in 1559-1560) and his wife queen of Scotland Mary Stuart (1542-1587)
1751119 French king Francois II (1544-1560, king in 1559-1560) and his wife queen of Scotland Mary Stuart (1542-1587), illumination from "Heures de Catherine de Medicis"

Opposition between catholic and protestant churches during Reform 1591 in France : Bible is heavier in scales
1743366 Opposition between catholic and protestant churches during Reform 1591 in France : Bible is heavier in scales, engraving; (add.info)

Persecutions contre les protestants
1860012 Persecutions contre les protestants by Bombled, Louis Charles (1862-1927); (add.info.: Coll. Part.); Photo eCCI; French, out of copyright

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Persecution religieuse, or religious persecution, has been a dark stain on human history for centuries. From the Spanish Inquisition to the Salem witch trials, people have been targeted and oppressed for their beliefs. Today, in many parts of the world, individuals still face discrimination, violence, and even death because of their faith. The right to practice one's religion freely is a fundamental human right that should be protected and respected by all. Unfortunately, religious intolerance continues to fuel conflicts and divide communities around the globe, and is crucial for governments and societies to promote tolerance and understanding among different religious groups. Education about diverse faiths can help break down stereotypes and foster empathy towards others' beliefs. As we strive towards a more peaceful world, let us remember the victims of religious persecution past and present. Let us stand united against hatred and bigotry in all its forms. Together, we can build a future where everyone can worship without fear of reprisal or discrimination.