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Religious Reform Collection (#4)

"Religious Reform: A Journey of Change and Conviction" In the engraving by Jan HOUWENS

Background imageReligious Reform 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 imageReligious Reform Collection: Jan Hus, religious reformer and Czech writer on the pyre in Constance, 15th century (miniature)

Jan Hus, religious reformer and Czech writer on the pyre in Constance, 15th century (miniature)
LRI4623306 Jan Hus, religious reformer and Czech writer on the pyre in Constance, 15th century (miniature) by Unknown Artist, (15th century); Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense, Milan, Lombardy

Background imageReligious Reform Collection: Pope Clement XIV (1705-1774) became uncomfortable shortly after signing the bubble suppressing

Pope Clement XIV (1705-1774) became uncomfortable shortly after signing the bubble suppressing the company of Jesus
ELD4856620 Pope Clement XIV (1705-1774) became uncomfortable shortly after signing the bubble suppressing the company of Jesus (Jesuits)

Background imageReligious Reform 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 imageReligious Reform Collection: Jansenism 'Portrait of Cornelius Jansen, known as 'Jansenius'

Jansenism "Portrait of Cornelius Jansen, known as "Jansenius"
JLJ4679502 Jansenism " Portrait of Cornelius Jansen, known as " Jansenius", Eveque d Ypres (1585-1638)" Anonymous painting by Louis Dutielt (1610-1669)

Background imageReligious Reform Collection: Saint Charles Borromeo San Carlo Borromeo observes the dead Christ. Painting by C. Procaccini

Saint Charles Borromeo San Carlo Borromeo observes the dead Christ. Painting by C. Procaccini. Pinacoteca di Brera
GIA4734495 Saint Charles Borromeo San Carlo Borromeo observes the dead Christ. Painting by C. Procaccini. Pinacoteca di Brera

Background imageReligious Reform Collection: St. Francis de Sales and Theodore Beza - Saint Francois-de-Sales (Saint Francois de Sales)

St. Francis de Sales and Theodore Beza - Saint Francois-de-Sales (Saint Francois de Sales) (1567-1622)
XEE4163245 St. Francis de Sales and Theodore Beza - Saint Francois-de-Sales (Saint Francois de Sales) (1567-1622) and Theodore de Beze (1519-1606)

Background imageReligious Reform Collection: Mort sur le bucher du reformateur tcheque Jan Hus (ou Jean Huss, 1371-1415)

Mort sur le bucher du reformateur tcheque Jan Hus (ou Jean Huss, 1371-1415)
FIA5384049 Mort sur le bucher du reformateur tcheque Jan Hus (ou Jean Huss, 1371-1415), condamne pour heresie - Burning of Jan Hus at the stake - Miniature de l atelier de Diebold Lauber

Background imageReligious Reform Collection: Dagger. Backside of the medal representing Jerome Savonarole (Girolamo Savonarola, 1452-1498)

Dagger. Backside of the medal representing Jerome Savonarole (Girolamo Savonarola, 1452-1498)
BAT5469447 Dagger. Backside of the medal representing Jerome Savonarole (Girolamo Savonarola, 1452-1498) by Della Robbia, Luca (1400-82) & Della Robbia Ambroglio (fl.1520)

Background imageReligious Reform Collection: Portrait of Martin Luther at the end of his live (engraving)

Portrait of Martin Luther at the end of his live (engraving)
PCT4262528 Portrait of Martin Luther at the end of his live (engraving) by Cranach, Lucas the Younger (1515-86) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of Martin Luther (1483-1546), at the end of his life

Background imageReligious Reform Collection: Martin Luther (1483-1546) sur son lit de mort (M. Luther On His Deathbed)

Martin Luther (1483-1546) sur son lit de mort (M. Luther On His Deathbed). Peinture anonyme, huile sur bois, 1546
FIA5375586 Martin Luther (1483-1546) sur son lit de mort (M. Luther On His Deathbed). Peinture anonyme, huile sur bois, 1546. Art allemand 16e siecle. Regional I

Background imageReligious Reform Collection: St Jean-Baptiste de La Salle, French priest and educational reformer (engraving)

St Jean-Baptiste de La Salle, French priest and educational reformer (engraving)
7185073 St Jean-Baptiste de La Salle, French priest and educational reformer (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Jean-Baptiste de La Salle (1651-1719)

Background imageReligious Reform Collection: Les anabaptistes reconnaissent Jean de Leyde pour leur roi (engraving)

Les anabaptistes reconnaissent Jean de Leyde pour leur roi (engraving)
7179326 Les anabaptistes reconnaissent Jean de Leyde pour leur roi (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageReligious Reform Collection: Tetzel Selling Indulgences - Johann Tetzel (1465-1519), German Dominican priest

Tetzel Selling Indulgences - Johann Tetzel (1465-1519), German Dominican priest
GIA4728319 Tetzel Selling Indulgences - Johann Tetzel (1465-1519), German Dominican priest, sells indulgences for the construction of St

Background imageReligious Reform Collection: The Last Supper (with Luther amongst the Apostles). Reformation altarpiece par Cranach

The Last Supper (with Luther amongst the Apostles). Reformation altarpiece par Cranach
FIA5403532 The Last Supper (with Luther amongst the Apostles). Reformation altarpiece par Cranach, Lucas, the Younger (1515-1586), 1539-1543 - Oil on wood - Pfarrkirche St

Background imageReligious Reform Collection: Portrait of Philipp Melanchton (Melanchthon) (1497 - 1560), German religious reformer

Portrait of Philipp Melanchton (Melanchthon) (1497 - 1560), German religious reformer
XEE4413610 Portrait of Philipp Melanchton (Melanchthon) (1497 - 1560), German religious reformer. Engraving of the 19th century by Unknown Artist

Background imageReligious Reform Collection: Portrait of Martin Luther (1483 - 1546) - Engraving 1544

Portrait of Martin Luther (1483 - 1546) - Engraving 1544
XEE4410481 Portrait of Martin Luther (1483 - 1546) - Engraving 1544 by Unknown Artist, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageReligious Reform Collection: Portrait of Jean Calvin (1509-1564), French religious reformer and writer

Portrait of Jean Calvin (1509-1564), French religious reformer and writer
XEE4404825 Portrait of Jean Calvin (1509-1564), French religious reformer and writer. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Jean Calvin (1509-1564)

Background imageReligious Reform Collection: Martin Luther (1483-1546) a Wittenberg burns the bubble of excommunication made by Pope

Martin Luther (1483-1546) a Wittenberg burns the bubble of excommunication made by Pope
GIA4727666 Martin Luther (1483-1546) a Wittenberg burns the bubble of excommunication made by Pope Leon X, 16/12/1520 - (Martin Luther publicly burns papal bull of excommunication)

Background imageReligious Reform Collection: Portrait of the English theologian and reformer John Wyclif (or Wycliff or Wycliffe

Portrait of the English theologian and reformer John Wyclif (or Wycliff or Wycliffe
GIA4720278 Portrait of the English theologian and reformer John Wyclif (or Wycliff or Wycliffe, 1330-1384) engraving - 19th century by Unknown Artist

Background imageReligious Reform Collection: The Death of Jean Calvin (1509-1564) Religious Reformer Painting by Eugene Deveria

The Death of Jean Calvin (1509-1564) Religious Reformer Painting by Eugene Deveria
JLJ4684500 The Death of Jean Calvin (1509-1564) Religious Reformer Painting by Eugene Deveria (1808-1865) 1835 Noyon, Musee Calvin by Deveria, Eugene (1808-65); Musee Jean Calvin, Noyon

Background imageReligious Reform Collection: Portrait de Jean Calvin (1509-1564) (engraving)

Portrait de Jean Calvin (1509-1564) (engraving)
AIS5385583 Portrait de Jean Calvin (1509-1564) (engraving) by French School, (16th century); (add.info.: French theologian and pastor during the Protestant Reformation.); French, out of copyright

Background imageReligious Reform Collection: The World Council of Trent (oil on canvas, 16th century)

The World Council of Trent (oil on canvas, 16th century)
LRI4612495 The World Council of Trent (oil on canvas, 16th century) by Italian School, (16th century); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Council of Trent - " The World Council of Trent")

Background imageReligious Reform Collection: Passagere reform of the clerge, 816: Louis I the Pious or the Debonnaire (778-840

Passagere reform of the clerge, 816: Louis I the Pious or the Debonnaire (778-840
XEE4160419 Passagere reform of the clerge, 816: Louis I the Pious or the Debonnaire (778-840) - Engraving by Jean Michel Moreau, dit Moreau le Jeune (1741- 1814), 18th century

Background imageReligious Reform Collection: Thomas Muntzer Preaching - Thomas Muntzer (Munzer) (1489-1525

Thomas Muntzer Preaching - Thomas Muntzer (Munzer) (1489-1525
XEE4155853 Thomas Muntzer Preaching - Thomas Muntzer (Munzer) (1489-1525) teaching his doctrine - Engraving in " Les Fastes populaires

Background imageReligious Reform Collection: Representation of Arnaud de Brescia (Arnaldo da Brescia) (1090 - 1155)

Representation of Arnaud de Brescia (Arnaldo da Brescia) (1090 - 1155)
GIA4818363 Representation of Arnaud de Brescia (Arnaldo da Brescia) (1090 - 1155), Italian political and religious reformer, during the preaching

Background imageReligious Reform Collection: Jan Hus (Council of Constance) - John Hus before Council of Constance, by Brozik

Jan Hus (Council of Constance) - John Hus before Council of Constance, by Brozik
FIA5409200 Jan Hus (Council of Constance) - John Hus before Council of Constance, by Brozik, Vaclav (1851-1901). Oil on canvas, before 1882. Dimension : 100x153 cm

Background imageReligious Reform Collection: Portrait of Ulrich Zwingli (1484 - 1531), Swiss religious reformer

Portrait of Ulrich Zwingli (1484 - 1531), Swiss religious reformer
GIA4732541 Portrait of Ulrich Zwingli (1484 - 1531), Swiss religious reformer. by Unknown Artist, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Ulrich Zwingli (1484 - 1531)

Background imageReligious Reform Collection: Francisco Jimenez de Cisneros (Gonzalo Jimenez de Cisneros) (1436-1517) cardinal

Francisco Jimenez de Cisneros (Gonzalo Jimenez de Cisneros) (1436-1517) cardinal
GIA4718368 Francisco Jimenez de Cisneros (Gonzalo Jimenez de Cisneros) (1436-1517) cardinal, religious reformer and Spanish statesman - Engraving of the 19th century by Unknown Artist

Background imageReligious Reform Collection: CHD5322

CHD5322
GIA4772843 CHD5322 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait de Philipp Melanchton (Melanchthon) (1497 - 1560), reformateur religieux allemand

Background imageReligious Reform Collection: Portrait of Martin Luther (1483-1546) German religious reformer Engraving of the 16th

Portrait of Martin Luther (1483-1546) German religious reformer Engraving of the 16th
JLJ4685423 Portrait of Martin Luther (1483-1546) German religious reformer Engraving of the 16th century Private collection by Unknown Artist

Background imageReligious Reform Collection: Louis de Berquin (1485-1529), knight and humanist, religious reformer

Louis de Berquin (1485-1529), knight and humanist, religious reformer
XEE4158071 Louis de Berquin (1485-1529), knight and humanist, religious reformer, liberated by Jean de la Barre (1523-1533) prevot de Paris - Louis de Berquin (left)

Background imageReligious Reform Collection: Portrait of Martin Luther as Junker Jorg - by Lucas Cranach the Elder - 1522

Portrait of Martin Luther as Junker Jorg - by Lucas Cranach the Elder - 1522
XEE4162425 Portrait of Martin Luther as Junker Jorg - by Lucas Cranach the Elder - 1522 by Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageReligious Reform Collection: Portrait of John Knox (1514-1572). Scottish priest, leader of the Protestant Reformation

Portrait of John Knox (1514-1572). Scottish priest, leader of the Protestant Reformation
XEE4162608 Portrait of John Knox (1514-1572). Scottish priest, leader of the Protestant Reformation in Scotland - From series " Leaders of Men" - Chromolithography - English School

Background imageReligious Reform Collection: War of Religions - Iconoclasme - Destruction of sacred objects by heretics (Protestants

War of Religions - Iconoclasme - Destruction of sacred objects by heretics (Protestants
XEE4156604 War of Religions - Iconoclasme - Destruction of sacred objects by heretics (Protestants) in the 16th century in France - Heretic Iconoclasts in France - Iconoclastic Fury - Protestants

Background imageReligious Reform Collection: Guillaume Farel - William Farel - 1489-1565 - engraving from 'L

Guillaume Farel - William Farel - 1489-1565 - engraving from "L
XEE4156968 Guillaume Farel - William Farel - 1489-1565 - engraving from " L histoire de France racontee A mes grandenfants" - by Francois Guizot - 1872-1876 by French School

Background imageReligious Reform Collection: Jerome of Prague refusing to abjure - Jerome of Prague (1379-1416) church reformer

Jerome of Prague refusing to abjure - Jerome of Prague (1379-1416) church reformer
XEE4155845 Jerome of Prague refusing to abjure - Jerome of Prague (1379-1416) church reformer, refusing to recant - Engraving in " Popular Fastes

Background imageReligious Reform Collection: Dragonnades: persecutions directed against the Protestant communities of the Kingdom of

Dragonnades: persecutions directed against the Protestant communities of the Kingdom of
7110174 Dragonnades: persecutions directed against the Protestant communities of the Kingdom of France during the 1680s. 19th century (engraving) by Roux

Background imageReligious Reform Collection: Jean Calvin (1509 - 1564), theologian and primary force in the Protestant Reformation

Jean Calvin (1509 - 1564), theologian and primary force in the Protestant Reformation
3519044 Jean Calvin (1509 - 1564), theologian and primary force in the Protestant Reformation, aged 53, 1562 (engraving) by Boyvin, Rene (1525-98); (add.info.: John Calvin)

Background imageReligious Reform Collection: The Ecumenical Council of Trent. The Council of Trent is the 19th ecumenical council

The Ecumenical Council of Trent. The Council of Trent is the 19th ecumenical council
JLJ4580896 The Ecumenical Council of Trent. The Council of Trent is the 19th ecumenical council recognized by the Roman Catholic Church

Background imageReligious Reform Collection: The death of Jean Calvin (1509 - 1564)

The death of Jean Calvin (1509 - 1564)
GIA4732601 The death of Jean Calvin (1509 - 1564). by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The death of Jean Calvin (1509 - 1564).); eGiancarlo Costa; out of copyright

Background imageReligious Reform Collection: Portrait of Jean Calvin (Jean Cauvin) French reformer and writer (1509-1564

Portrait of Jean Calvin (Jean Cauvin) French reformer and writer (1509-1564
JLJ4676705 Portrait of Jean Calvin (Jean Cauvin) French reformer and writer (1509-1564) Anonymous painting. 1550. Rotterdam




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"Religious Reform: A Journey of Change and Conviction" In the engraving by Jan HOUWENS, we witness a symbolic meeting of reformist leaders - John Calvin and Martin Luther. These influential figures paved the way for religious reform, challenging the established norms of their time. Luther's introduction of German Protestant religious hymns, depicted in another engraving from the 1850s, showcased his desire to bring worship closer to the people. With his children and friends under the guidance of Johannes Walther, Luther sought to create a more inclusive form of worship. The image portraying Luther standing before Emperor Charles with his brother Ferdinand highlights a pivotal moment in history. Here, Luther boldly refused to give indulgences while Johann Tetzel burned papers representing his dissenting voice. The main image captures Luther nailing his 95 Theses on Wittenberg's church door - an act that would ignite widespread debate and lead to significant change within Christianity. Another engraving depicts Martin Luther's wedding to Katharina von Bora in Wittenberg in 1525. Bugenhagen blesses their union as jurist Apel and Lucas Kranach bear witness. This event marked not only a personal milestone but also symbolized breaking away from monastic traditions. Before meeting Emperor Charles, we see Luther preparing himself through prayer while encountering Knight George von Frundsberg - an encounter that would shape future events significantly. In another scene, Luther prays fervently for Philipp Melanchthon's recovery as he battles illness; highlighting their deep friendship amidst turbulent times. Engaging in theological discussions was crucial during this era; thus, an engraving portrays Martin Luther engaging with Dr. Johannes Eck alongside Philipp Melanchthon and Karlstadt – illustrating intellectual debates shaping religious reform.