Prelate Collection (#6)

Andre Hercule de Fleury (1653-1743) 1728 (oil on canvas)
XIR185974 Andre Hercule de Fleury (1653-1743) 1728 (oil on canvas) by Stiemart, Francois (1680-1740); 160x129 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

An Emblem of the Antichrist in his Threefold Hierarchies of Papacy, Prelacy, and Presbytery
XJF106626 An Emblem of the Antichrist in his Threefold Hierarchies of Papacy, Prelacy, and Presbytery, 1649 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; English

The Game Must End Soon, a Peasant Carrying a Clergyman and a Nobleman, 1789 (coloured engraving)
XIR158273 The Game Must End Soon, a Peasant Carrying a Clergyman and a Nobleman, 1789 (coloured engraving) (see also 157778) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris

Portrait of Nathaniel Crew, Bishop of Durham, engraved by Richard Earlom (1743-1822)
XJF140598 Portrait of Nathaniel Crew, Bishop of Durham, engraved by Richard Earlom (1743-1822) and Charles Turner (c.1773-1857) (mezzotint) (b/w photo) by English School

Portrait of Louis Rene Edouard, Prince of Rohan-Guemenee (1734-1803) (engraving)
KW102370 Portrait of Louis Rene Edouard, Prince of Rohan-Guemenee (1734-1803) (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

ST. DUNSTAN (924-988). English prelate. St. Dunstan as archbishop of Canterbury (959-988). Drawing after a manuscript illumination

ARCHIBALD CAMPBELL TAIT (1811-1882). Scottish prelate and archbishop of Canterbury in the Church of England. Engraving, English, 1882

ARCHBISHOP W. SANCROFT. Archbishop William Sancroft (1617-1693). English prelate. Chalk drawing c1688 by E. Lutterel

SAMUEL WILBERFORCE (1805-1873). English theologian and Bishop of Oxford. Color lithograph, 1869, after a watercolor drawing by Ape (Carlo Pellegrini)

THOMAS WOLSEY (c1475-1530). English prelate and statesman. Oil on panel (detail), late 16th century, by an unknown artist, after a painting of c1520

CARDINAL MANNING (1808-1892). Howard Edward Manning. English prelate. Oil on canvas, 1882, by George Frederic Watts

JOHN HENRY NEWMAN. (1801-1890). John Henry, Cardinal Newman, English prelate and theologian. Caricature, 1877, by Spy (Sir Leslie Ward)

SAINT MARTIN (c316-397). Also known as Saint Martin of Tours. French prelate. Woodcut, c1505, by Hans Baldung Grien after Albrect Durer

CARDINAL POLE (1500-1558). Reginald, Cardinal Pole. English Roman Catholic prelate. Oil on panel by an unknown artist

HENRI LACORDAIRE (1802-1861). Full name: Jean-Baptiste-Henri Lacordaire. French prelate

ARCHIBISHOP WILLIAM LAUD. (1573-1645). English prelate. Canvas after Vandyck, c1636

WILLIAM LAUD (1573-1645). English prelate. Triple Episcopacie. Woodcut from a Puritan tract of 1641 satirizing Laud and his court bishops as dispensers of superstition

JIMENEZ de CISNEROS (1436-1517). Franciso Jimenez de Cisneros. Spanish prelate and statesman. Cardinal de Cisneros releasing prisoners in Oran. Painting by Francisco Jover Casanova (c1836-1890)

PIETRO BEMBO (1470-1547). Italian prelate and scholar. Steel engraving, Italian, 1812, after Giuseppe Bossi

SAINT JOHN CHRYSOSTOM c347-407. Syrian prelate. Etching after Sebastiano del Piombo, German, 19th century

JACQUES BENIGNE BOSSUET (1627-1704). French Roman Catholic prelate. Etching, 19th century

SAINT AMBROSE (339-397). Roman prelate. The Emperor Theodosius Being Pardoned by Saint Ambrose, Bishop of Milan. Oil on canvas by Pierre Subleyras (1699-1749)

THOMAS CRANMER (1489-1556). English prelate and reformer. Oil on panel, 1545, by Gerlach Flicke

The Archbishop of Canterbury in procession at the opening of the new block of flats of the St Marylebone Housing Association in Earl Street, Lisson Grove, London. 9 October 1935

At St Asaph Cathedral, Wales, the enthronement of Dr AG Edwards, the first Archbishop of Wales. 1 June 1920

The first Anglo - Catholic Congress. The Bishop of Atlanta, with the Reverends E A Morgan ( right ) and Hs Barrett. 3 July 1920

The Archbishop of Canterbury dedicates a motor mission van at Lambeth Palace for the Church Army. 23 October 1922 History of London - Vauxhall / Lambeth

King of Spain receives honorary degree at Oxford University. King Alfonso with the Very Rev Dean White after visiting Christ Church. 5 July 1926

Church Pageantry. The Bishop of Gloucester in the procession. 2 October 1928

Catholic emancipation celebrations at Westminster Cathedral. The Archbishop of Bombay ( the most Reverend A Goodier ) 1929

50 years a Bishop - Dr Stirling celebrates his ninety - first birthday. 15 January 1920

At St Asaph, Wales. Dr Edwards, first Archbishop of Wales leaving the cathedral after his enthronement. 1 June 1920

Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Randall Davidson speaking. 7 April 1922

St Alphege (Alphage) English prelate, Archbishop of Canterbury from 1006, captured by Danish raiders, beaten and beheaded 1012

Henry Edward Manning (1809-1892) English Roman Catholic prelate, c1880. After graduating from Oxford, Manning was ordained as an Anglican priest and in 1840 was appointed archdeacon of Chichester

Expulsion of Jews from Spain, 1492. Ferdinand and Isabella being petitioned for mercy by some of those who are to be expelled

Samuel Wilberforce (1805-1873) English prelate, third son of abolitionist William Wilberforce. Bishop of Oxford 1845, Bishop of Winchester 1869. Known as Soapy Sam for his charm. Opposed Darwinism

Cardinal Reginald Pole (1500-1558) English prelate. Archbishop of Canterbury. Persecuted Protestants during reign of Mary I. Engraving after the portrait by Titian

Armand Jean Duplessis, Duc de Richelieu (1585-1642) French prelate and statesman: Cardinal 1624: Minister of state to Louis XIII and de facto ruler of France from 1629

Matthew Parker (1504-1575), English prelate and second Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury from 1559. Engraving

St Nicholas of Myra (300-399) Christian prelate. Imprisoned by Diocletian and released by Constantine, here distributing gifts. Santa Claus. 19th century coloured woodcut

Armand Jean Duplessis, Duc de Richelieu (1585-1642), Cardinal Richelieu. French prelate and statesman. Cardinal 1624. Minister of State to Louis XIII and de facto ruler of France from 1629

Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556), English Protestant prelate, Archbishop of Canterbury. Burnt at the stake at Oxford under the reign of the Roman Catholic queen Mary I for refusing to recognise Papal

Portrait of Thomas Wolsey
Thomas Wolsey (c1475 - 1530) English prelate and statesman. Archbishop of York 1514, Cardinal and Lord Chancellor of England 1515. Engraving

CLEMENT VIII (1536-1605). Pope from 1592-1605. Engraving. SPAIN. Madrid. National Library

CLARET, Saint Antonio Mar�(1807-1870). Spanish
CLARET, Saint Antonio Maric (1807-1870). Spanish prelate. Copy by F. Padial after a painting by Vicente L󰥺. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. Madrid. Museo Nacional del Romanticismo

EDMUND GRINDAL (c1519-1583). English prelate. Line engraving, 17th century

JIMENEZ de CISNEROS (1436-1517). Franciso Jimenez de Cisneros. Spanish prelate and statesman. Steel engraving, American, 1838, after a painting by Jos

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"Prelate: A Glimpse into the Lives of Influential Church Figures" From John Henry Newman to Cardinal Richelieu, prelates have played a significant role in shaping religious and political landscapes throughout history. This captivating oil painting from 1881 portrays the English prelate and theologian, John Henry Newman, whose intellectual contributions left an indelible mark on theological discourse. Moving across time and space, we encounter Richelieu amidst the Champagne region, depicted during his powerful reign as a cardinal. The early 20th-century artwork showcasing Cardinal Richelieu at the Siege of La Rochelle transports us back to a pivotal moment in French history. Delving deeper into ecclesiastical figures, St. John Chrysostom's presence emerges through Butler's artistry. This portrayal captures the essence of this revered saint known for his eloquence and profound teachings. The image of Herbert Vaughan reminds us of his dedication as an influential Catholic prelate who founded Westminster Cathedral in London. His legacy lives on through this striking depiction that showcases his commitment to faith. Strutt's evocative illustration brings Dunstan Writing to life—a scene depicting Saint Dunstan diligently penning important texts that would shape medieval Christianity. Wolsey takes center stage with Selous and Greatbach's artistic collaboration capturing Cardinal Wolsey's commanding presence during one of England's most politically charged eras—the Tudor period—where religion intertwined with power struggles. Saint Robert Bellarmine appears before us in a copper engraving from Italy dating back to 1604—an Italian prelate renowned for his controversialist writings that shaped theological debates during the Counter-Reformation era. Saint Isidore (Isidro) stands tall among these esteemed figures—a Spanish bishop recognized for his scholarly pursuits and contributions towards advancing knowledge within Christian theology. Thomas à Becket enters our narrative as we witness him standing firm against royal authority—an archbishop whose martyrdom left an indelible mark on England's religious history.