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Reformer Collection (#7)

"Revolutionary Reformers

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Background imageReformer Collection: Portraits of Martin Luther and Phillip Melanchton, 1543, (oil on panel)

Portraits of Martin Luther and Phillip Melanchton, 1543, (oil on panel)
7146436 Portraits of Martin Luther and Phillip Melanchton, 1543, (oil on panel) by Cranach, Lucas the Elder (1472-1553); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageReformer Collection: Suffragist Susan B. Anthony, 1900 (b/w photo)

Suffragist Susan B. Anthony, 1900 (b/w photo)
2601405 Suffragist Susan B. Anthony, 1900 (b/w photo) by Johnston, Frances Benjamin (1864-1952); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageReformer Collection: Suffragist Susan B. Anthony, 1890 (b/w photo)

Suffragist Susan B. Anthony, 1890 (b/w photo)
2601410 Suffragist Susan B. Anthony, 1890 (b/w photo) by Johnston, Frances Benjamin (1864-1952); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageReformer Collection: Alice Paul, 1920 (b/w photo)

Alice Paul, 1920 (b/w photo)
2601426 Alice Paul, 1920 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: American feminist); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageReformer Collection: Peter the Great in the dockyard at Deptford (litho)

Peter the Great in the dockyard at Deptford (litho)
STC343854 Peter the Great in the dockyard at Deptford (litho) by Tennant, C. Dudley (1867-1952); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageReformer Collection: The Revd Benjamin Waugh, 1839 - 1908. Victorian social reformer

The Revd Benjamin Waugh, 1839 - 1908. Victorian social reformer and campaigner who founded the UK charity NSPCC
2603474 The Revd Benjamin Waugh, 1839 - 1908. Victorian social reformer and campaigner who founded the UK charity NSPCC. From The Review of Reviews, published 1891 by English School, (19th century)

Background imageReformer Collection: Peter Martyr Vermigli, 1499 - 1562

Peter Martyr Vermigli, 1499 - 1562
3116325 Peter Martyr Vermigli, 1499 - 1562. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian-born Reformed theologian. From Crabb's Historical Dictionary published 1825.)

Background imageReformer Collection: Philip Melanchthon, 1497 - 1560, born Philipp Schwartzerdt

Philip Melanchthon, 1497 - 1560, born Philipp Schwartzerdt
3116323 Philip Melanchthon, 1497 - 1560, born Philipp Schwartzerdt. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: German author, humanist reformer, theologian and educator)

Background imageReformer Collection: Jan Hus, c. 1372 -1415, aka John Hus or John Huss

Jan Hus, c. 1372 -1415, aka John Hus or John Huss
3116319 Jan Hus, c.1372 -1415, aka John Hus or John Huss. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Czech priest, philosopher)

Background imageReformer Collection: Myles Coverdale or Miles Coverdale, 1488 - 1569

Myles Coverdale or Miles Coverdale, 1488 - 1569
3116328 Myles Coverdale or Miles Coverdale, 1488 - 1569. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: English ecclesiastical reformer, Bible translator)

Background imageReformer Collection: Patrick Hamilton, 1504 - 1528

Patrick Hamilton, 1504 - 1528
3116324 Patrick Hamilton, 1504 - 1528. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scottish churchman and an early Protestant Reformer in Scotland)

Background imageReformer Collection: Martin Bucer, 1491 - 1551. German Protestant reformer

Martin Bucer, 1491 - 1551. German Protestant reformer
3116327 Martin Bucer, 1491 - 1551. German Protestant reformer. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Crabb's Historical Dictionary published 1825.)

Background imageReformer Collection: Huldrych Zwingli or Ulrich Zwingli, 1484 - 1531

Huldrych Zwingli or Ulrich Zwingli, 1484 - 1531
3116322 Huldrych Zwingli or Ulrich Zwingli, 1484 - 1531. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leader of the Reformation in Switzerland)

Background imageReformer Collection: Jerome of Prague. Portrait. 18th century (print)

Jerome of Prague. Portrait. 18th century (print)
7315129 Jerome of Prague. Portrait. 18th century (print) by Dutch School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jerome of Prague, 1379-1416)

Background imageReformer Collection: Emmeline Pankhurst, 1927 (oil on canvas)

Emmeline Pankhurst, 1927 (oil on canvas)
GIA4815813 Emmeline Pankhurst, 1927 (oil on canvas) by Brackenbury, Georgina A. (1866-1949) ; 78.7x61.6 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: Emmeline Pankhurst (15 July 1858 - 14 June 1928)

Background imageReformer Collection: Carl Schurz of Missouri, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown

Carl Schurz of Missouri, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Hon. Carl Schurz of Missouri, between 1860 and 1875. [German-American revolutionary, journalist, and reformer]

Background imageReformer Collection: Jan Hus, 1712 (engraving)

Jan Hus, 1712 (engraving)
1733920 Jan Hus, 1712 (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); (add.info.: Jan Hus (c. 1372 - 6 July 1415), sometimes anglicized as John Hus or John Huss

Background imageReformer Collection: Pierre Paul Riquet (engraving)

Pierre Paul Riquet (engraving)
1734009 Pierre Paul Riquet (engraving) by French School; (add.info.: Pierre Paul Riquet (1609?-1680) French businessman he was a pioneer about workers rights he designed

Background imageReformer Collection: DEMONSTRATION AGAINST THE LAW FRAUD, 1953

DEMONSTRATION AGAINST THE LAW FRAUD, 1953
7177499 DEMONSTRATION AGAINST THE LAW FRAUD, 1953 by Italian Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: ELECTORAL SYSTEM Event popular scam against the law for the parliamentary elections)

Background imageReformer Collection: Illustation of Martin Luthers hymn asking for the help of God against the deadly work of the Pope

Illustation of Martin Luthers hymn asking for the help of God against the deadly work of the Pope (engraving)
1127192 Illustation of Martin Luthers hymn asking for the help of God against the deadly work of the Pope (engraving) by German School, (16th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageReformer Collection: Schurz, Hon. Carl of Missouri, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown

Schurz, Hon. Carl of Missouri, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Schurz, Hon. Carl of Missouri, between 1865 and 1880

Background imageReformer Collection: Antoine Barnave (1761-93) (engraving)

Antoine Barnave (1761-93) (engraving)
XIR241588 Antoine Barnave (1761-93) (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: leader of Club des Feuillants; )

Background imageReformer Collection: John Knox the younger(?), Scottish preacher and writer, 16th cen 1798 (engraving)

John Knox the younger(?), Scottish preacher and writer, 16th cen 1798 (engraving)
7237223 John Knox the younger(?), Scottish preacher and writer, 16th cen 1798 (engraving) by Trotter, Thomas (1750-1803); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Knox the younger()

Background imageReformer Collection: Anne-Louise Germaine Necker, Baroness of Stael-Holstein (engraving)

Anne-Louise Germaine Necker, Baroness of Stael-Holstein (engraving)
1720086 Anne-Louise Germaine Necker, Baroness of Stael-Holstein (engraving) by French School, (18th century); (add.info.: Anne Louise Germaine de Stael-Holstein (1766 - 1817)

Background imageReformer Collection: Anne Morgan, 1915 (b / w photo)

Anne Morgan, 1915 (b / w photo)
498779 Anne Morgan, 1915 (b/w photo) by Underwood & Underwood (c.1881-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anne Morgan (1873-1952) American philanthropist, suffragist

Background imageReformer Collection: Caricature of Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919) illustration from Millionaires of America

Caricature of Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919) illustration from Millionaires of America, 1902 (colour litho)
CHT231110 Caricature of Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919) illustration from Millionaires of America, 1902 (colour litho) by Fornaro, Carlo de (1872-1949); Private Collection; © Archives Charmet

Background imageReformer Collection: Rt. Hon. Joseph Chamberlain (1836-1914) illustration from Twelve Portraits - Second Series

Rt. Hon. Joseph Chamberlain (1836-1914) illustration from Twelve Portraits - Second Series
ELB109864 Rt. Hon. Joseph Chamberlain (1836-1914) illustration from Twelve Portraits - Second Series, published 1899 (hand-coloured woodblock) by Nicholson

Background imageReformer Collection: Elizabeth Montagu, 18th century British social reformer, , 1769 (engraving)

Elizabeth Montagu, 18th century British social reformer, , 1769 (engraving)
7233685 Elizabeth Montagu, 18th century British social reformer, , 1769 (engraving) by Holloway, Thomas (1748-1827); (add.info.: Mrs)

Background imageReformer Collection: Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi, Swiss pedagogue and educational reformer

Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi, Swiss pedagogue and educational reformer, with the orphans of Nidwalden, Switzerland
7148126 Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi, Swiss pedagogue and educational reformer, with the orphans of Nidwalden, Switzerland, 1798 (engraving) by Klimsch

Background imageReformer Collection: The coronation bounty of Leo IIIs empress

The coronation bounty of Leo IIIs empress
908885 The coronation bounty of Leo IIIs empress by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); (add.info.: Hutchinsons History of the Nations published Hutchinson & Co circa 1920)

Background imageReformer Collection: Protestant Reformers, c. 1654 (oil on panel)

Protestant Reformers, c. 1654 (oil on panel)
736721 Protestant Reformers, c.1654 (oil on panel) by English School, (17th century)

Background imageReformer Collection: Presbyterian reformer John Knox meeting with Mary, Queen of Scots, 1560s (colour litho)

Presbyterian reformer John Knox meeting with Mary, Queen of Scots, 1560s (colour litho)
5208314 Presbyterian reformer John Knox meeting with Mary, Queen of Scots, 1560s (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageReformer Collection: John Calvin, born Jehan Cauvin, from Living Biographies of Religious Leaders

John Calvin, born Jehan Cauvin, from Living Biographies of Religious Leaders
3960990 John Calvin, born Jehan Cauvin, from Living Biographies of Religious Leaders by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); (add.info.: John Calvin, born Jehan Cauvin, 1509-1564)

Background imageReformer Collection: On the threshold of the Protestant Reformation: Martin Luther with the Bible (engraving)

On the threshold of the Protestant Reformation: Martin Luther with the Bible (engraving)
7148062 On the threshold of the Protestant Reformation: Martin Luther with the Bible (engraving) by Lindenschmidt, Wilhelm von (1829-95); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageReformer Collection: Mr George R Sims (colour litho)

Mr George R Sims (colour litho)
5999468 Mr George R Sims (colour litho) by Partridge, Bernard John (1861-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr George R Sims)

Background imageReformer Collection: Martin Luther before the Papal Legate Cardinal Thomas Cajetan, Augsburg, Germany, 1518 (engraving)

Martin Luther before the Papal Legate Cardinal Thomas Cajetan, Augsburg, Germany, 1518 (engraving)
7148070 Martin Luther before the Papal Legate Cardinal Thomas Cajetan, Augsburg, Germany, 1518 (engraving) by Lindenschmidt

Background imageReformer Collection: Paris Commune, 22nd January 1871 (engraving)

Paris Commune, 22nd January 1871 (engraving)
1720441 Paris Commune, 22nd January 1871 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: The siege of Paris took place from 19 September 1870 to 28 January 1871)

Background imageReformer Collection: 'Peter Porcupine', caricature of English Radical pamphleteer and politician William Cobbett

"Peter Porcupine", caricature of English Radical pamphleteer and politician William Cobbett
7148333 " Peter Porcupine", caricature of English Radical pamphleteer and politician William Cobbett, c1809 (engraving) by Gillray

Background imageReformer Collection: German Protestant reformer Martin Luther playing music at home with his family (engraving)

German Protestant reformer Martin Luther playing music at home with his family (engraving)
7148077 German Protestant reformer Martin Luther playing music at home with his family (engraving) by Spangenberg, Gustav Adolph (1828-91); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageReformer Collection: Martin Luther preaching in the open air in Mohra, Thuringia, Germany (engraving)

Martin Luther preaching in the open air in Mohra, Thuringia, Germany (engraving)
7148068 Martin Luther preaching in the open air in Mohra, Thuringia, Germany (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageReformer Collection: People reading Martin Luthers 95 Theses nailed to the door of All Saints Church, Wittenberg

People reading Martin Luthers 95 Theses nailed to the door of All Saints Church, Wittenberg, Germany, 1517 (engraving)
7148066 People reading Martin Luthers 95 Theses nailed to the door of All Saints Church, Wittenberg, Germany, 1517 (engraving) by German School

Background imageReformer Collection: Varnishing - a Sign (of 'The Times'), satire depicting Lord Chancellor Lord Brougham varrnishing a

Varnishing - a Sign (of "The Times"), satire depicting Lord Chancellor Lord Brougham varrnishing a pub sign
7148294 Varnishing - a Sign (of " The Times" ), satire depicting Lord Chancellor Lord Brougham varrnishing a pub sign bearing the portrait of King William IV

Background imageReformer Collection: Major Cartwright, the Drum-Major of Sedition, caricature of the reformist politician John

Major Cartwright, the Drum-Major of Sedition, caricature of the reformist politician John Cartwright, 1784 (engraving)
7148350 Major Cartwright, the Drum-Major of Sedition, caricature of the reformist politician John Cartwright, 1784 (engraving) by Rowlandson

Background imageReformer Collection: Martin Luther translating the Bible at Wartburg Castle, Germany, 1521-1522 (engraving)

Martin Luther translating the Bible at Wartburg Castle, Germany, 1521-1522 (engraving)
7148074 Martin Luther translating the Bible at Wartburg Castle, Germany, 1521-1522 (engraving) by Spangenberg, Gustav Adolph (1828-91); Private Collection; (add.info)




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"Revolutionary Reformers: Pioneers of Change and Progress" From Martin Luther's courageous defense before Emperor Charles V to Florence Nightingale's tireless efforts in revolutionizing healthcare, history has been shaped by remarkable reformers who dared to challenge the status quo. These individuals, such as Mustapha Kemal Ataturk and Jonathan Edwards, left an indelible mark on society through their unwavering commitment to their ideals. Martin Luther, a German religious reformer, fearlessly stood before the Holy Roman Emperor at the Diet in Worms in 1521. This iconic moment captured in a 19th-century engraving showcases Luther's determination to defend his beliefs and spark a transformation within Christianity. Florence Nightingale, known as "The Lady With The Lamp, " brought about significant reforms in nursing during the mid-19th century. Her dedication and compassion towards patients led her to establish modern nursing practices that continue to shape healthcare today. Mustapha Kemal Ataturk danced with his adopted daughter while simultaneously leading Turkey through sweeping political and social reforms. As the founder of modern Turkey, he introduced secularism, women's rights, and educational reforms that transformed the nation into a progressive state. Jonathan Edwards played a pivotal role during America's Great Awakening movement with his powerful sermons that challenged traditional religious norms. His teachings sparked spiritual revival across colonial America and laid the foundation for future religious freedom. John Calvin was instrumental in shaping Protestant Reformation alongside Martin Luther. His influence extended beyond theology; he established Geneva as a model city-state where principles of democracy were implemented under strict moral codes. These reformers like St Bernard of Clairvaux or Saint John of Cross demonstrated immense courage by challenging societal norms prevalent during their time periods. Their contributions paved the way for progress not only within religion but also within various aspects of society including education systems, healthcare practices, political structures among others.