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Roman Catholic Church Collection (#8)

The Roman Catholic Church, with its rich history and diverse cultural influence, has left an indelible mark on the world

Background imageRoman Catholic Church Collection: Joannes IV

Joannes IV
LLM460334 Joannes IV by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joannes IV. Illustration in Romani Pontefici by Luigi Tripepi (Roma, 1879).); © Look and Learn

Background imageRoman Catholic Church Collection: Benedictus I

Benedictus I
LLM460324 Benedictus I by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Benedictus I. Illustration in Romani Pontefici by Luigi Tripepi (Roma, 1879).); © Look and Learn

Background imageRoman Catholic Church Collection: Pelagius I

Pelagius I
LLM460322 Pelagius I by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pelagius I. Illustration in Romani Pontefici by Luigi Tripepi (Roma, 1879).); © Look and Learn

Background imageRoman Catholic Church Collection: S Bonifacius II

S Bonifacius II
LLM460315s Bonifacius II by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.:s Bonifacius II. Illustration in Romani Pontefici by Luigi Tripepi (Roma, 1879).); © Look and Learn

Background imageRoman Catholic Church Collection: S Hormisdas

S Hormisdas
LLM460314s Hormisdas by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.:s Hormisdas. Illustration in Romani Pontefici by Luigi Tripepi (Roma, 1879).); © Look and Learn

Background imageRoman Catholic Church Collection: S Damasus I

S Damasus I
LLM460297s Damasus I by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.:s Damasus I. Illustration in Romani Pontefici by Luigi Tripepi (Roma, 1879).); © Look and Learn

Background imageRoman Catholic Church Collection: S Silvester I

S Silvester I
LLM460294s Silvester I by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.:s Silvester I. Illustration in Romani Pontefici by Luigi Tripepi (Roma, 1879).); © Look and Learn

Background imageRoman Catholic Church Collection: S Marcus

S Marcus
LLM460293s Marcus by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.:s Marcus. Illustration in Romani Pontefici by Luigi Tripepi (Roma, 1879).); © Look and Learn

Background imageRoman Catholic Church Collection: S Stephanus M

S Stephanus M
LLM460284s Stephanus M by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.:s Stephanus M. Illustration in Romani Pontefici by Luigi Tripepi (Roma, 1879).); © Look and Learn

Background imageRoman Catholic Church Collection: S Xystus II M

S Xystus II M
LLM460283s Xystus II M by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.:s Xystus II M. Illustration in Romani Pontefici by Luigi Tripepi (Roma, 1879).); © Look and Learn

Background imageRoman Catholic Church Collection: S Lucius M

S Lucius M
LLM460281s Lucius M by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.:s Lucius M. Illustration in Romani Pontefici by Luigi Tripepi (Roma, 1879).); © Look and Learn

Background imageRoman Catholic Church Collection: S Eleuterius M

S Eleuterius M
LLM460274s Eleuterius M by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.:s Eleuterius M. Illustration in Romani Pontefici by Luigi Tripepi (Roma, 1879).); © Look and Learn

Background imageRoman Catholic Church Collection: S Victor M

S Victor M
LLM460273s Victor M by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.:s Victor M. Illustration in Romani Pontefici by Luigi Tripepi (Roma, 1879).); © Look and Learn

Background imageRoman Catholic Church Collection: S Xystus I M

S Xystus I M
LLM460268s Xystus I M by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.:s Xystus I M. Illustration in Romani Pontefici by Luigi Tripepi (Roma, 1879).); © Look and Learn

Background imageRoman Catholic Church Collection: Portrait of Pope Innocent X Pamphili, designed 1647-48, cast 1650-1700 (bronze)

Portrait of Pope Innocent X Pamphili, designed 1647-48, cast 1650-1700 (bronze)
499477 Portrait of Pope Innocent X Pamphili, designed 1647-48, cast 1650-1700 (bronze) by Algardi, Alessandro (1598-54); overall:97 base:23.5x27.1 without base:78.1x81.6 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art

Background imageRoman Catholic Church Collection: The Iconoclasts destroying the images and altar decorations of a Roman Catholic Church

The Iconoclasts destroying the images and altar decorations of a Roman Catholic Church
619719 The Iconoclasts destroying the images and altar decorations of a Roman Catholic Church, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Background imageRoman Catholic Church Collection: Lollards making abjuration of their faith, illustration from

Lollards making abjuration of their faith, illustration from
619667 Lollards making abjuration of their faith, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Background imageRoman Catholic Church Collection: Conference between Thorpe and Arundel, illustration from

Conference between Thorpe and Arundel, illustration from
619658 Conference between Thorpe and Arundel, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Background imageRoman Catholic Church Collection: Luther at the Casement, illustration from The History of Protestantism

Luther at the Casement, illustration from The History of Protestantism
619656 Luther at the Casement, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub. 1878 (engraving) by English School

Background imageRoman Catholic Church Collection: Leo X pronouncing the Bull of the Lords Steel

Leo X pronouncing the Bull of the Lords Steel
619655 Leo X pronouncing the Bull of the Lords Steel, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Background imageRoman Catholic Church Collection: Luther Burning the Popes Bull, illustration from

Luther Burning the Popes Bull, illustration from
619654 Luther Burning the Popes Bull, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Background imageRoman Catholic Church Collection: Luther nailing his Theses to the door of the Schloss-Kirk at Wittemberg

Luther nailing his Theses to the door of the Schloss-Kirk at Wittemberg
619649 Luther nailing his Theses to the door of the Schloss-Kirk at Wittemberg, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Background imageRoman Catholic Church Collection: Mollio throwing down his torch before the Inquisition, illustration from

Mollio throwing down his torch before the Inquisition, illustration from
621441 Mollio throwing down his torch before the Inquisition, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Background imageRoman Catholic Church Collection: Ecce Homo Arch, 1857 (b / w photo)

Ecce Homo Arch, 1857 (b / w photo)
701517 Ecce Homo Arch, 1857 (b/w photo) by Robertson, James (1813-88) & Beato, Felice (1832-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: The arch, once part of a Roman gateway)

Background imageRoman Catholic Church Collection: Roussel preaching in the Louvre, illustration from The History of Protestantism

Roussel preaching in the Louvre, illustration from The History of Protestantism
621407 Roussel preaching in the Louvre, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Background imageRoman Catholic Church Collection: The description of a Popish priest, who when he had taken away ye Glory & office of

The description of a Popish priest, who when he had taken away ye Glory & office of
STC469281 The description of a Popish priest, who when he had taken away ye Glory & office of Christ, fell down suddenly & died, illustration from Foxes Martyrs c.1703 (litho) by English School

Background imageRoman Catholic Church Collection: Dr Taylor rebuking a Popish priest who was about to say mass in Hadley Church

Dr Taylor rebuking a Popish priest who was about to say mass in Hadley Church
STC469275 Dr Taylor rebuking a Popish priest who was about to say mass in Hadley Church, illustration from Foxes Martyrs c.1703 (litho) by English School

Background imageRoman Catholic Church Collection: Certain Bishops talking with Mr Bradford in prison, illustration from

Certain Bishops talking with Mr Bradford in prison, illustration from
STC469239 Certain Bishops talking with Mr Bradford in prison, illustration from Foxes Martyrs c.1703 (litho) by English School

Background imageRoman Catholic Church Collection: The description of the Popes Council held at Rome, in which appeared a monstrous Owl

The description of the Popes Council held at Rome, in which appeared a monstrous Owl
STC469110 The description of the Popes Council held at Rome, in which appeared a monstrous Owl, to the utter defacing of the Pope, and all his clergy

Background imageRoman Catholic Church Collection: Portrait of Pope Pius II (engraving)

Portrait of Pope Pius II (engraving)
3647897 Portrait of Pope Pius II (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Pope Pius II (1405-1464)

Background imageRoman Catholic Church Collection: Roman Catholic Church (b / w photo)

Roman Catholic Church (b / w photo)
3652796 Roman Catholic Church (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Catholic Church)

Background imageRoman Catholic Church Collection: Catholic Procession (colour photogravure)

Catholic Procession (colour photogravure)
3657095 Catholic Procession (colour photogravure) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catholic Procession)

Background imageRoman Catholic Church Collection: Bird s-Eye View of Oxford, 1894 (engraving)

Bird s-Eye View of Oxford, 1894 (engraving)
1048341 Bird s-Eye View of Oxford, 1894 (engraving) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bird s-Eye View of Oxford, 1894)

Background imageRoman Catholic Church Collection: Views at Stralsund and the Island of Rugen, North Germany (engraving)

Views at Stralsund and the Island of Rugen, North Germany (engraving)
1045594 Views at Stralsund and the Island of Rugen, North Germany (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Views at Stralsund and the Island of Rugen)

Background imageRoman Catholic Church Collection: The New Roman Catholic Church at Canterbury dedicated to St Thomas a Becket

The New Roman Catholic Church at Canterbury dedicated to St Thomas a Becket, Cardinal Manning preaching (engraving)
1053529 The New Roman Catholic Church at Canterbury dedicated to St Thomas a Becket, Cardinal Manning preaching (engraving) by English School

Background imageRoman Catholic Church Collection: Scala Regia, Vatican, Rome (engraving)

Scala Regia, Vatican, Rome (engraving)
5986726 Scala Regia, Vatican, Rome (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scala Regia, Vatican, Rome)

Background imageRoman Catholic Church Collection: Catholic confirmation. (engraving, 1821)

Catholic confirmation. (engraving, 1821)
5975530 Catholic confirmation. (engraving, 1821) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Religion. Catholic religion. Confirmation in the Catholic Church)

Background imageRoman Catholic Church Collection: Saint Ignatius of Loyola. (Lithography, ca. 1820)

Saint Ignatius of Loyola. (Lithography, ca. 1820)
5975518 Saint Ignatius of Loyola. (Lithography, ca. 1820) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Religion. Catholic religion)

Background imageRoman Catholic Church Collection: Pope Alexander VII. (engraving, 17th century)

Pope Alexander VII. (engraving, 17th century)
5975512 Pope Alexander VII. (engraving, 17th century) by Italian School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Religion. Catholic religion. Pope Alexander VII, Fabio Chigi (1599-1667)

Background imageRoman Catholic Church Collection: Saint Nicholas of Myra. (Engraving, ca. 1850)

Saint Nicholas of Myra. (Engraving, ca. 1850)
5975442 Saint Nicholas of Myra. (Engraving, ca. 1850) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Religion. Catholic religion)

Background imageRoman Catholic Church Collection: New (RC) Church, Presbytery, and Schools, Market Harborough (engraving)

New (RC) Church, Presbytery, and Schools, Market Harborough (engraving)
2774120 New (RC) Church, Presbytery, and Schools, Market Harborough (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New (RC) Church, Presbytery, and Schools

Background imageRoman Catholic Church Collection: Martin Luther is ordained as a priest by Jerome Scultetus, Bishop of Brandenburg at Erfurt Cathedral

Martin Luther is ordained as a priest by Jerome Scultetus, Bishop of Brandenburg at Erfurt Cathedral
3647704 Martin Luther is ordained as a priest by Jerome Scultetus, Bishop of Brandenburg at Erfurt Cathedral, 3 April 1507 (engraving) by Konig

Background imageRoman Catholic Church Collection: The Roman Catholic Church of the Oratory (engraving)

The Roman Catholic Church of the Oratory (engraving)
605118 The Roman Catholic Church of the Oratory (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from the Illustrated London News (8 November 1884)

Background imageRoman Catholic Church Collection: The Three Protestant Ambassadors before the Emperor Charles

The Three Protestant Ambassadors before the Emperor Charles
619687 The Three Protestant Ambassadors before the Emperor Charles, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Background imageRoman Catholic Church Collection: Luther and Zwingle discussing at Marburg, illustration from

Luther and Zwingle discussing at Marburg, illustration from
619686 Luther and Zwingle discussing at Marburg, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Background imageRoman Catholic Church Collection: S Pius VII

S Pius VII
LLM460518s Pius VII by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.:s Pius VII. Illustration in Romani Pontefici by Luigi Tripepi (Roma, 1879).); © Look and Learn

Background imageRoman Catholic Church Collection: Pius VI

Pius VI
LLM460515 Pius VI by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pius VI. Illustration in Romani Pontefici by Luigi Tripepi (Roma, 1879).); © Look and Learn

Background imageRoman Catholic Church Collection: Clemens XIII

Clemens XIII
LLM460513 Clemens XIII by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clemens XIII. Illustration in Romani Pontefici by Luigi Tripepi (Roma, 1879).); © Look and Learn




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The Roman Catholic Church, with its rich history and diverse cultural influence, has left an indelible mark on the world. From stunning works of art to iconic architectural marvels, this institution has captivated hearts and minds for centuries. One such masterpiece is the painting "Princess Eudoxia before the Tomb of Saint Stephen" by the Vergos Family. Created in the late 15th century, it showcases the church's reverence for saints and their significance in religious devotion. Science also played a role within the Roman Catholic Church, as seen in Nicolo Barabino's postcard depicting Galileo Galilei's trial in 1633. This event marked a turning point where scientific discoveries clashed with established beliefs, highlighting both conflict and progress within the church. Moving from historical depictions to real-life structures, St Benets Minster stands as a testament to faith in England. Its ancient walls have witnessed countless prayers and ceremonies throughout centuries of worship. Venturing further eastward brings us to Jerusalem's Mount of Olives, where we find the Church of All Nations. Also known as Gethsemane Basilica, this sacred site commemorates Jesus' agony before his crucifixion - a poignant reminder of sacrifice central to Roman Catholic teachings. In France lies St Vincent de Paul Church in Marseille - an architectural gem that exudes grandeur and spirituality simultaneously. Its facade beckons worshippers inside while showcasing intricate details that reflect devotion through design. Across Europe lies Gateshead Catholic Baptistry and Sunderland Catholic Church - two humble yet significant places of worship that serve their local communities faithfully. Traveling overseas takes us to India's Fort Kochi region where Santa Cruz Basilica stands proudly amidst bustling auto-rickshaws. This fusion of tradition and modernity exemplifies how religion adapts within different cultural contexts. Heading northwards into Czech Republic reveals St Barbara's Cathedral - a UNESCO World Heritage Site nestled in Kutna Hora.