Religion Wars Collection

The Battle of Lepanto, October 7, 1571
7177121 The Battle of Lepanto, October 7, 1571.; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Lepanto, October 7, 1571, when the fleet of the Holy League, a coalition of Catholic States)

History. France. Henri IV of France enters in Paris. Illustration in: Belles images d'histoire (schoolbook) , by H
3434657 History. France. Henri IV of France enters in Paris. Illustration in: Belles images d'histoire (schoolbook) , by H. Geron, France, c.1948 Coll. Part. (print); (add.info.: France)

The Sack of Magdeburg on 20 May 1631 (engraving)
7261255 The Sack of Magdeburg on 20 May 1631 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sack of Magdeburg, aka Magdeburg's Wedding or Magdeburg's Sacrifice)

History. Czech Republic (Bohemia). The Hussite leader Jan Zizka die of the plague at Pribyslav (October 11, 1424)
2636290 History. Czech Republic (Bohemia). The Hussite leader Jan Zizka die of the plague at Pribyslav (October 11, 1424)

Protestant reform, a German illustration that denounces the exces and corruption of the Catholic Church
AIS5344263 Protestant reform, a German illustration that denounces the exces and corruption of the Catholic Church. Etching from 1538.; Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; © Iberfoto.

Prokop the Great in Naumburg, c.1920 (illustration)
2013570 Prokop the Great in Naumburg, c.1920 (illustration); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tchequie (Boheme). Coll. Part. History. Czech (Bohemia)

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

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)

The Decline Boat, allegory representing a strange boat equipped with sails
MMM5459226 The Decline Boat, allegory representing a strange boat equipped with sails and oars that sails between small rock islands, in the right background

History. France. Siege of La Rochelle (1627-1628). The english fleet. Illustration in
3434661 History. France. Siege of La Rochelle (1627-1628). The english fleet. Illustration in: Belles images d'histoire (schoolbook) , by H. Geron, France, c.1948 Coll. Part

Eighth War of Religion: Arrest of Catholic members of the League, c. 1588 (engraving)
ELD4924496 Eighth War of Religion: Arrest of Catholic members of the League, c.1588 (engraving) by French School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eighth War of Religion (1585-1598)

Jerusalem, Anonymous, The Pilgrim, 4/3/1882 (print)
7338367 Jerusalem, Anonymous, The Pilgrim, 4/3/1882 (print) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo © Caricadoc

The holiest place in the world, Jerusalem, Anonymous, The Pilgrim, 28/1/1882 (print)
7338366 The holiest place in the world, Jerusalem, Anonymous, The Pilgrim, 28/1/1882 (print) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "The holiest place in the world)

Dispute between monks and Jews, with the burning of heretical books (wood bas-relief)
AIS5369317 Dispute between monks and Jews, with the burning of heretical books (wood bas-relief) by Juni, Juan de (1507-77); Museo de Leon, Castile and Leon, Spain; © Iberfoto

Peter the Hermit leading the First Crusade
7269250 Peter the Hermit leading the First Crusade; Private Collection; (add.info.: Peter the Hermit leading the First Crusade. Peter the Hermit, c)

Pope Pius V (engraving)
7185074 Pope Pius V (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pope Pius V (1504-1572)

Siege of Magdeburg, Germany, 1631 (engraving)
7173355 Siege of Magdeburg, Germany, 1631 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Count Tilly laying siege to Magdeburg, Germany, Thirty Years War, 1631)

Victorious Christian troops of the Holy League recapturing the fortress of Buda, Hungary, Great Turkish War
7148103 Victorious Christian troops of the Holy League recapturing the fortress of Buda, Hungary, Great Turkish War, 1686 (engraving) by Benczur

Saint John of Capistrano (1386-1456) leads the Christian forces in the siege of Belgrado
6867076 Saint John of Capistrano (1386-1456) leads the Christian forces in the siege of Belgrado, 1615 (engraving) by Kager, Johann Matthias (1575-1634) (after); 15.6A--22 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

The Court of Orleans 1561, 19th century (engraving)
3789309 The Court of Orleans 1561, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: The Court of Orleans 1561. King Charles IX (1550-1574) sits on the throne, left center, beside his mother

"King Henry IV at the battle of Ivry", painting by Baron Charles von Steuben
AIS5388145 " King Henry IV at the battle of Ivry", painting by Baron Charles von Steuben, 1828-33 by Steuben, Charles Auguste (1788-1856); Louvre, Paris

Diana bathing (oil on panel)
XIR164464 Diana bathing (oil on panel) by Clouet, Francois (c.1510-72); Museu de Arte, Sao Paulo, Brazil; (add.info.: Mary Stuart (1542-87) as Diana; Catherine de Medicis (1519-89)

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"Religion Wars: A Dark Chapter in History Unveiled" In the engraving of the Massacre of the Catholics of Nimes during the French Wars of Religion, 1567, we witness a chilling scene that epitomizes the brutality and bloodshed that unfolded during this tumultuous period. The Eighth War of Religion further highlights this strife with its depiction of Catholic members being arrested by their Protestant counterparts in 1588. Jerusalem, often considered the holiest place in the world, became a focal point for religious conflicts throughout history. Anonymous prints from The Pilgrim series in 1882 capture both its significance and vulnerability. One print showcases Jerusalem's sacredness while another portrays it as a site marred by violence and destruction. The St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre remains etched into our collective memory as one of history's most horrifying events. The assassination of Gaspard II de Coligny serves as a haunting reminder of how religion can be used to justify unspeakable acts against fellow human beings. Disputes between different religious groups were not limited to Europe alone; they extended even to Jerusalem itself. A wood bas-relief depicts an intense dispute between monks and Jews, culminating in heretical books being burned—an unsettling testament to intolerance and fanaticism. Protestantism played a significant role in fueling conflict during the French Wars of Religion under Francis II and Charles IX's reigns from 1559-1574. Color lithographs vividly illustrate these turbulent times when faith tore apart nations and communities alike. Henry III's assassination of Henry Guise on December 23rd, 1588 is captured beautifully through watercolor artistry dating back to around 1930—a poignant representation highlighting how power struggles intertwined with religious fervor led to tragic consequences.