Bunyan Collection

BUNYAN: PILGRIMs PROGRESS. Christian Setting Out From the City of Destruction: wood engraving for a 19th century edition of John Bunyans " The Pilgrims Progress

JOHN BUNYAN 1628 - 1688
JOHN BUNYAN English preacher and writer Date: 1628 - 1688

Jacobs Ladder / Bunyan
Jacobs dream of a ladder to Heaven. (From the book of Genesis)

Pilgrims Progress 26
The Man with the Muck-Rake, who could look no way but down

Pilgrims Progress 10
Christian in the Valley of the Shadow of Death

John Bunyan / In Prison
JOHN BUNYAN English preacher and writer, writing in prison

Pilgrims Progress 1
Evangelist points out the way to Christian

Pilgrims Progress 3
Help rescues Christian from the Slough of Despond into which he had tumbled

Pilgrims Progress 9
Christian gives thanks after his encounter with Apollyon

Pilgrims Progress 7
Christian climbs the hill Difficulty

Bunyan / Pilgrims Map
The pilgrims route map, from the Gate at upper left, via the Valley of the Shadow of Death, the Slough of Despond, Vanity Fair

BUNYAN / PROGRESS 11
This panoramic view shows you how far the pilgrims must travel from the City of Destruction until they cross the river to their destination. Date: first published 1678

Christian Loses His Burden, c1916. Artist: William Strang
Christian Loses His Burden, c1916. An illustration from John Bunyans The Pilgrims Progress. An English nonconformist preacher and writer

John Bunyan imprisoned
During his imprisonment Bunyan wrote the " Pilgrims Progress". John Bunyan, English Christian writer and preacher

John Bunyan / Whole Works
JOHN BUNYAN English preacher and writer

Christian's fight with Appolyon. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print
2603551 Christian's fight with Appolyon. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print.; (add.info)

Christian relieved of his burden. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print
2603526 Christian relieved of his burden. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print.; (add.info)

Giant Grim and Feeble-Mind. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print
2603513 Giant Grim and Feeble-Mind. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print.; (add.info.: Illustration from the theological fiction 'The Pilgrim's Progress' by)

Pilgrims attacking Giant Despair, 19th century (print)
2603522 Pilgrims attacking Giant Despair, 19th century (print); (add.info.: Illustration from the theological fiction 'The Pilgrim's Progress' by John Bunyan (1628-88)).

Emmanuel's second entry into Mansoul, 19th century (lithograph)
3052940 Emmanuel's second entry into Mansoul, 19th century (lithograph); Private Collection; (add.info.: From the book 'The Holy War' by John Bunyan,from late 19th century edition.).

Christian and Hopeful meet the shepherds. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print
2603524 Christian and Hopeful meet the shepherds. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print.; (add.info)

Christiana's Farewell. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print
2603514 Christiana's Farewell. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print.; (add.info.: Illustration from the theological fiction 'The Pilgrim's Progress' by)

Giant Despair discovers Christian and Hopeful on his grounds. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan
2603553 Giant Despair discovers Christian and Hopeful on his grounds. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print.; (add.info)

The Palace Beautiful. Lions in the way. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print
2603539 The Palace Beautiful. Lions in the way. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print.; (add.info)

Christian passing the Valley of the Shadow of Death. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print
2603550 Christian passing the Valley of the Shadow of Death. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print.; (add.info)

Christian meeting Timorous and Mistrust. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print
2603540 Christian meeting Timorous and Mistrust. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print.; (add.info)

Ascent of Christian and Hopeful. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print
2603523 Ascent of Christian and Hopeful. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print.; (add.info.: Illustration from the theological fiction 'The Pilgrim's)

John Bunyan's house in Harrowden, Bedford, England
5614331 John Bunyan's house in Harrowden, Bedford, England; (add.info.: John Bunyan's house in Harrowden, Bedford, England. John Bunyan, baptised 30 November 1628-1688)

The Delectable Mountains from the housetop. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print
2603549 The Delectable Mountains from the housetop. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print.; (add.info)

Christian and Evangelist. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print
2603531 Christian and Evangelist. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print.; (add.info.: Illustration from the theological fiction 'The Pilgrim's Progress' by)

Greatheart defending Christiana in the valley. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print
2603525 Greatheart defending Christiana in the valley. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print.; (add.info)

Christian Leaving the City of Destruction. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print
2603552 Christian Leaving the City of Destruction. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print.; (add.info)

John Bunyan in Prison writing The Pilgrims Progress
John Bunyan (1628-1688) - English writer and Puritan preacher - writing The Pilgrims Progress during his twelve-year imprisonment (between 1661 and 1672)

Christian enters the Valley of the Shadow of Death, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Christian enters the Valley of the Shadow of Death, c1910. Scene from " The Pilgrims Progress", by John Bunyan. Glass lantern slide produced by the Church Army Lantern Department which in

Cartoon, The Valley of the Shadow of Death, by James Gillray. Depicting Napoleon (ironically in the role of John Bunyan's pilgrim, Christian) having to confront an array of problems

PILGRIM'S PROGRESS 31
Mr Greatheart encourages Mr Fearing - he was ready to die for fear'. Date: first published 1678

BUNYAN/GIANT'S DEATH
The death of Giant Despair. Date: First published: 1678

Great Heart attacks Giant Grim, from The Pilgrims Progress published by John F Shaw & Co, c. 1900s (colour litho)
2638245 Great Heart attacks Giant Grim, from The Pilgrims Progress published by John F Shaw & Co, c.1900s (colour litho) by Dudley

Christian welcomed to the Palace Beautiful, from The Pilgrims Progress published by John F Shaw & Co, c
2638231 Christian welcomed to the Palace Beautiful, from The Pilgrims Progress published by John F Shaw & Co, c.1900s (colour litho) by Dudley

The slough of despond, from The Pilgrims Progress published by John F Shaw & Co, c. 1900s (colour litho)
2638223 The slough of despond, from The Pilgrims Progress published by John F Shaw & Co, c.1900s (colour litho) by Dudley

The shepherd d boy in the Valley of Humiliation, from The Pilgrims Progress published by John F Shaw & Co, c
2638244 The shepherd d boy in the Valley of Humiliation, from The Pilgrims Progress published by John F Shaw & Co, c.1900s (litho) by Dudley

The Pilgrims destroy Doubting Castle, from The Pilgrims Progress published by John F Shaw & Co, c. 1900s (colour litho)
2638247 The Pilgrims destroy Doubting Castle, from The Pilgrims Progress published by John F Shaw & Co, c.1900s (colour litho) by Dudley

Christian sleeps in the arbour, from The Pilgrims Progress published by John F Shaw & Co, c. 1900s (colour litho)
2638227 Christian sleeps in the arbour, from The Pilgrims Progress published by John F Shaw & Co, c.1900s (colour litho) by Dudley

Christian reaches the Wicket-Gate, from The Pilgrims Progress published by John F Shaw & Co, c. 1900s (colour litho)
2638226 Christian reaches the Wicket-Gate, from The Pilgrims Progress published by John F Shaw & Co, c.1900s (colour litho) by Dudley

Christian sets out on his pilgrimage, from The Pilgrims Progress published by John F Shaw & Co, c. 1900s (colour litho)
2638222 Christian sets out on his pilgrimage, from The Pilgrims Progress published by John F Shaw & Co, c.1900s (colour litho) by Dudley

The Pilgrims in Doubting Castle, from The Pilgrims Progress published by John F Shaw & Co, c. 1900s (colour litho)
2638235 The Pilgrims in Doubting Castle, from The Pilgrims Progress published by John F Shaw & Co, c.1900s (colour litho) by Dudley

Mr By-Ends meets with Mr Hold-the-World, from The Pilgrims Progress published by John F Shaw & Co, c. 1900s (litho)
2638233 Mr By-Ends meets with Mr Hold-the-World, from The Pilgrims Progress published by John F Shaw & Co, c.1900s (litho) by Dudley

The damsel Discretion questions Christian, from The Pilgrims Progress published by John F Shaw & Co, c. 1900s (litho)
2638230 The damsel Discretion questions Christian, from The Pilgrims Progress published by John F Shaw & Co, c.1900s (litho) by Dudley

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John Bunyan (1628-1688) was a renowned English writer and preacher, best known for his allegorical work "The Pilgrim's Progress. " This timeless masterpiece follows the journey of Christian, a character who embarks on a spiritual pilgrimage from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City. Bunyan's inspiration for this epic tale is said to have come from Jacob's Ladder, as he envisioned his protagonist climbing towards salvation. In "Pilgrim's Progress 26, " Christian finally reaches the top of Jacobs' Ladder, symbolizing his ascent into heaven. However, before achieving literary success with "Pilgrim's Progress, " Bunyan faced numerous hardships. He spent twelve years in prison due to his non-conformist beliefs during a time when religious freedom was limited. Despite these challenging circumstances, it was during his imprisonment that Bunyan penned many of his influential works. In "Pilgrims Progress 10, " we witness Christian losing the heavy burden on his back at the foot of the cross. This pivotal moment represents redemption and liberation from sin—a theme central to Bunyan's teachings. It also created detailed maps that illustrated Christian's journey through various obstacles and temptations in "Bunyan/Pilgrims Map. " These visual aids allowed readers to better understand and navigate their own spiritual paths. Throughout history, John Bunyan has been celebrated for both his literary contributions and unwavering faith. His complete works encompass not only "The Pilgrim’s Progress" but also other notable writings such as sermons and theological treatises. Today, we continue to be captivated by William Strang’s c1916 painting titled “Christian Loses His Burden. ” The artist beautifully captures this transformative moment when Christian casts off all worldly burdens at the cross—an image that resonates deeply with believers across generations.