Protestant Collection (#5)

Martin Luther is burning the bull of excommunication in front of the Elstergate in Wittenberg 1520, 1887 (engraving)
UTD4914677 Martin Luther is burning the bull of excommunication in front of the Elstergate in Wittenberg 1520, 1887 (engraving); (add.info)

Saxony-Anhalt, Wittenberg (Wittemberg) on the river Elbe, 1887 (engraving)
UTD4914484 Saxony-Anhalt, Wittenberg (Wittemberg) on the river Elbe, 1887 (engraving); (add.info.: Saxony-Anhalt, Wittenberg (Wittemberg) on the river Elbe

A family sat in a box pew in 1882, 1882
3479564 A family sat in a box pew in 1882, 1882; (add.info.: A family sat in a box pew in 1882. Box pew is a type of church pew that is encased in panelling and was prevalent in England)

Gilbert Burnet (1643 - 1715)
2603699 Gilbert Burnet (1643 - 1715); (add.info.: Gilbert Burnet (1643 - 1715) Scottish theologian and historian. A brilliant linguist, as well as his native English, he was fluent in Dutch, French

George Whitefield (1714 - 1770) founder of Methodism, c.1870 (engraving)
2603950 George Whitefield (1714 - 1770) founder of Methodism, c.1870 (engraving); (add.info.: George Whitefield (1714 - 1770) English evangelist and a founder of Methodism

Thomas Burnet
2603651 Thomas Burnet; (add.info.: Thomas Burnet (1635 - 1715) English theologian and writer on cosmogony, born at Croft near Darlington, County Durham, England

Tobias Andreae, 1725 (engraving)
2603646 Tobias Andreae, 1725 (engraving); (add.info.: Tobias Andreae (1604 - 1676) German Calvinist. Professor of philosophy at Groningen University

George Wishart
3585951 George Wishart; (add.info.: Illustration depicting George Wishart (1513-1546) a Scottish religious reformer and Protestant martyr. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Caspar Schwenckfeld
3585727 Caspar Schwenckfeld; (add.info.: Portrait of Caspar Schwenckfeld (1490-1561) a German theologian, writer, and preacher. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Art. The french craftsman Bernard Palissy. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France
3434711 Art. The french craftsman Bernard Palissy. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, vers 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Art. Coll. Part. Art)

Gotthilf Henry Ernest Muhlenberg (1753-1815)
863373 Gotthilf Henry Ernest Muhlenberg (1753-1815); (add.info.: Gotthilf Henry Ernest Muhlenberg (1753-1815), American Lutheran minister and botanist

Portrait of John Bunyan, 1832 (engraving)
864189 Portrait of John Bunyan, 1832 (engraving); (add.info.: John Bunyan (1628-1688) English Puritan preacher. Author of "The Pilgrim's Progress" (London, 1678)

Three generations listening to reading from Family Bible. Aquatint after picture by Maria Spilsbury (1777-1820?)
537341 Three generations listening to reading from Family Bible. Aquatint after picture by Maria Spilsbury (1777-1820?).; (add.info.: Grandparents, parents and two children at table)

French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Battle of Montcontour 3 October 1569
535869 French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Battle of Montcontour 3 October 1569.; (add.info.: French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Battle of Montcontour 3 October 1569)

Tibetan Wild Ass or Kiang. Engraving published London 1893
529961 Tibetan Wild Ass or Kiang. Engraving published London 1893.; Universal History Archive/UIG

The Scots Holding Their Young King's Nose to the Grindstone'. After a broadside of 1651
527990 The Scots Holding Their Young King's Nose to the Grindstone'. After a broadside of 1651.; (add.info.: The Presbyterian church in Scotland was determined that under Charles II they)

Anti-Catholic Gordon Riots, London, 1780 (engraving)
534361 Anti-Catholic Gordon Riots, London, 1780 (engraving); (add.info.: Mob setting fire to Kings Bench Prison 7 June 1780)

Theodore Beza, French Calvinist theologian and reformer (engraving)
8673022 Theodore Beza, French Calvinist theologian and reformer (engraving) by Swiss School, (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theodore Beza (1519-1605)

William Farel, French Protestant reformer (engraving)
8673015 William Farel, French Protestant reformer (engraving) by Swiss School, (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Farel (1489-1565)

Anne Dubourg accused before Henry II, 1559 (litho)
8661240 Anne Dubourg accused before Henry II, 1559 (litho) by Laurens, Jean Paul (1838-1921) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anne Dubourg accused before Henry II, 1559)

Martin Luther and Katharina von Bora, c.1550
7293483 Martin Luther and Katharina von Bora, c.1550; (add.info.: Religion. Protestant Reformation. Martin Luther and his wife Katharina von Bora)

Rioting in Belfast, Ireland in 1886
3083186 Rioting in Belfast, Ireland in 1886.; Private Collection; (add.info.: From The Century Edition of Cassell's History of England, published c. 1900)

Emperor Rodophe II (1552-1612) signs the letter of majesty granting religious freedom to the Protestants of Boheme
NWI4944723 Emperor Rodophe II (1552-1612) signs the letter of majesty granting religious freedom to the Protestants of Boheme

Confirmation ceremony in the Protestant rite: a pastor laying his hand on the heads of young boys kneeling in prayer
IMB4929796 Confirmation ceremony in the Protestant rite: a pastor laying his hand on the heads of young boys kneeling in prayer

United States, Massachusetts: Departing of the Puritans stopped by the English authorities early 1600s
NWI4966248 United States, Massachusetts: Departing of the Puritans stopped by the English authorities early 1600s. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: United States)

United States, Massachusetts: Puritan settlers arriving in Boston, Colony of Massachusetts, years 1630
NWI4966178 United States, Massachusetts: Puritan settlers arriving in Boston, Colony of Massachusetts, years 1630. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: United States)

Village of a shaker community (branch of Protestantism), Canterbury, New Hampshire, circa 1850
NWI4957988 Village of a shaker community (branch of Protestantism), Canterbury, New Hampshire, circa 1850. Coloured engraving

Minister of Protestant Worship (pastor) making his sermon during religious service in a village church, circa 1800
NWI4958815 Minister of Protestant Worship (pastor) making his sermon during religious service in a village church, circa 1800

Quaker typical of Pennsylvania. 19th century colour engraving
NWI4959416 Quaker typical of Pennsylvania. 19th century colour engraving.; (add.info.: Quaker typical of Pennsylvania. 19th century colour engraving.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Meeting of a Baptist Congregation (Protestantism), during a camp in Sing Sing, New York, 1868
NWI4959219 Meeting of a Baptist Congregation (Protestantism), during a camp in Sing Sing, New York, 1868. Colour engraving

Religious service of the Shakers (members of a sectarian branch of Protestantism "agitates them")
NWI4958249 Religious service of the Shakers (members of a sectarian branch of Protestantism "agitates them") at a meeting in New Lebanon, New York, 1870

The Huguenots Act II Scene IV. Opera by Giacomo Meyerbeer (Jakob Liebmann Beer, 1791-1864), German composer
JAB5037107 The Huguenots Act II Scene IV. Opera by Giacomo Meyerbeer (Jakob Liebmann Beer, 1791-1864), German composer.; (add.info.: Les Huguenots act II scene IV)

Martin Luther as a Kurrendesaenger in front the Cotta family in Eisenach, coulered image (unknown artist)
UTD4926775 Martin Luther as a Kurrendesaenger in front the Cotta family in Eisenach, coulered image (unknown artist) from : " Doktor Martin Luthers Leben

War of Religions: " Allegory of the league represented as a woman crowned with snakes
ELD4871970 War of Religions: " Allegory of the league represented as a woman crowned with snakes, a nun with a double face symbolizing her double game defending the Catholic League to overthrow

Young Puritan woman reading while running with her wheel, 17th century. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4880704 Young Puritan woman reading while running with her wheel, 17th century. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Young Puritan woman reading while running with her wheel)

History of Religions: Martin Luther (1483-1546) a Wittenberg burns the bubble of excommunication made by Pope Leon X
ELD4852551 History of Religions: Martin Luther (1483-1546) a Wittenberg burns the bubble of excommunication made by Pope Leon X, 16/12/1520

Portrait of Isaak August Dorner (1809-1884), leader of the Lutheran Church in Germany
IMB4827723 Portrait of Isaak August Dorner (1809-1884), leader of the Lutheran Church in Germany.; (add.info.: Portrait of Isaak August Dorner (1809-1884)

John Knox (1505-1572), Scottish Reformer, theologian and founder of the Presbyterian Church of Scotland
UTD4916249 John Knox (1505-1572), Scottish Reformer, theologian and founder of the Presbyterian Church of Scotland, 1881 (engraving); (add.info.: John Knox (1505-1572), Scottish Reformer

Procession of the Protestant celebration (Anglican Church) of Christmas around 1900
NWI4883812 Procession of the Protestant celebration (Anglican Church) of Christmas around 1900. Lithograph based on an illustration by Henry Mc Carter (1886-1942).; (add.info)

History of Religions: George Whitefield (1714-1770), one of the leaders of Methodism preaching in Moorfields, London
NWI4939486 History of Religions: George Whitefield (1714-1770), one of the leaders of Methodism preaching in Moorfields, London, 1742

Jean Calvin (Jehan Cauvin, 1509-1564) French man of letters and Protestant theologian
NWI4939258 Jean Calvin (Jehan Cauvin, 1509-1564) French man of letters and Protestant theologian and the four founding members of the College of Geneve (College Calvin) in 1559 in Geneva

John Bruen of Stapleford (1560-1625), educated at Alban Hall, Puritan gentleman-commoner
FLO4636569 John Bruen of Stapleford (1560-1625), educated at Alban Hall, Puritan gentleman-commoner. Copperplate engraving from William Richard's Portraits Illustrating Granger's Biographical

David Livingstone (1813-1873) saved from a lion by Mebalwe
535806 David Livingstone (1813-1873) saved from a lion by Mebalwe, ; (add.info.: David Livingstone (1813-1873) saved from a lion by Mebalwe, a native school master

John (1703-1791) and Charles (1707-1788) Wesley preaching in the open air at Bristol, 1739, 1868 (engraving)
535685 John (1703-1791) and Charles (1707-1788) Wesley preaching in the open air at Bristol, 1739, 1868 (engraving); (add.info)

French Religious Wars 1562-1968. The Peace of Amboise, 12 March 1563
535857 French Religious Wars 1562-1968. The Peace of Amboise, 12 March 1563; (add.info.: French Religious Wars 1562-1968. The Peace of Amboise, 12 March 1563, which ended the first religious war)

David Livingstone (1813-1873) Scottish missionary and African explorer, 1815 (engraving)
535809 David Livingstone (1813-1873) Scottish missionary and African explorer, 1815 (engraving); (add.info.: David Livingstone (1813-1873) Scottish missionary and African explorer

Martin Luther, 1840 (litho)
1574690 Martin Luther, 1840 (litho); (add.info.: Martin Luther (1483-1546) German monk and theologian. A leader of the Protestant Reformation. Lithograph, Paris, c1840.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Free seats: In Anglican churches in England in the 19th century more prosperous families rented their pews
530207 Free seats: In Anglican churches in England in the 19th century more prosperous families rented their pews, but some free seats were available for the poor

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Protestantism, a significant branch of Christianity, has shaped the course of history with its diverse beliefs and influential figures. From Oliver Cromwell leading his troops at the Battle of Edgehill during the English Civil War to Martin Luther nailing his 95 Theses on the door of Wittenberg Castle Church, Protestants have left an indelible mark. The Scottish Covenanters proudly waved their flag as they fought for religious freedom against oppressive rulers. Meanwhile, Jonathan Edwards preached powerful sermons that ignited spiritual awakenings in colonial America. John Calvin's teachings on predestination and divine sovereignty continue to shape Protestant theology today. In Lewes, East Sussex, burning crosses illuminate the night sky during the annual bonfire night parade—a reminder of historical conflicts between Catholics and Protestants. Satire against Martin Luther highlights how even within Protestantism itself, there are differing opinions and interpretations. As dawn breaks over Dresden Frauenkirche in Germany or twilight descends upon Londonderry/Derry's Peace Bridge and skyline in County Londonderry, we witness symbols of peace amidst a tumultuous past marked by religious divisions. John Calvin stands alongside four syndics at Geneva—his influence extending beyond theological realms into governance. Westminster Abbey in London serves as a testament to centuries-long Protestant worship and tradition. And finally, gazing upon John Donne's portrait from c. 1595 reminds us that individual voices within Protestantism have contributed greatly to literature and intellectual discourse throughout history. From battles fought to ideas debated; from reformations sparked to art inspired—Protestantism continues to be a force that shapes our world today.