Calvinism Collection

John Calvin and the four syndics at Geneva
John Calvin and the four syndics founding the seminary which became the College of Geneva, 1559. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

John Calvin 1509 To 1564. French Protestant Reformation Theologian. From The National And Domestic History Of England By William Aubrey Published London Circa 1890

John Calvin (15091564). French theologian and pastor during the Protestant Reformation
John Calvin (1509-1564). French theologian and pastor during the Protestant Reformation. Colored engraving

Pierre Viret, Swiss Protestant theologian and reformer (engraving)
8673141 Pierre Viret, Swiss Protestant theologian and reformer (engraving) by Swiss School, (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pierre Viret (c1509-1571)

Lamentable Complaint of Nick Froth and Rulerost, 1641 (engraving)
2603867 Lamentable Complaint of Nick Froth and Rulerost, 1641 (engraving); (add.info.: "The Lamentable Complaint of Nick Froth and Rulerost")

Iconoclastic Fury, Bildersturm, iconoclastic, outbreaks of destruction of religious images that occurred in Europe in
ELD4931211 Iconoclastic Fury, Bildersturm, iconoclastic, outbreaks of destruction of religious images that occurred in Europe in the 16th century

SERVET, Miguel (1511-1553). Spanish doctor and theologian. Xylography. FRANCE. ILE-DE-FRANCE. Paris. National Library
CUL4847737 SERVET, Miguel (1511-1553). Spanish doctor and theologian. Xylography. FRANCE. ILE-DE-FRANCE. Paris. National Library by Unknown Artist; (add.info.: SERVET, Miguel (1511-1553)

John Calvin and the four syndics, 1896 (engraving)
2526570 John Calvin and the four syndics, 1896 (engraving) by Hodler, Ferdinand (1853-1918); (add.info.: Religion. Protestant reformation)

Theodore Beza, French Calvinist theologian and reformer (engraving)
8673022 Theodore Beza, French Calvinist theologian and reformer (engraving) by Swiss School, (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theodore Beza (1519-1605)

William Farel, French Protestant reformer (engraving)
8673015 William Farel, French Protestant reformer (engraving) by Swiss School, (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Farel (1489-1565)

Anne Dubourg accused before Henry II, 1559 (litho)
8661240 Anne Dubourg accused before Henry II, 1559 (litho) by Laurens, Jean Paul (1838-1921) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anne Dubourg accused before Henry II, 1559)

The Huguenots Act II Scene IV. Opera by Giacomo Meyerbeer (Jakob Liebmann Beer, 1791-1864), German composer
JAB5037107 The Huguenots Act II Scene IV. Opera by Giacomo Meyerbeer (Jakob Liebmann Beer, 1791-1864), German composer.; (add.info.: Les Huguenots act II scene IV)

Jean Calvin (Jehan Cauvin, 1509-1564) French man of letters and Protestant theologian
NWI4939258 Jean Calvin (Jehan Cauvin, 1509-1564) French man of letters and Protestant theologian and the four founding members of the College of Geneve (College Calvin) in 1559 in Geneva

Portrait of Jean Calvin (Jehan Cauvin, 1509-1564) was a French man of letters, a Protestant theologian
NWI4940329 Portrait of Jean Calvin (Jehan Cauvin, 1509-1564) was a French man of letters, a Protestant theologian. Colour engraving of the 19th century; (add.info)

John Knox (1505-1572), 1870 (engraving)
864673 John Knox (1505-1572), 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: John Knox (1505-1572) Scottish Protestant (Calvinist) reformer

Frederick William III, 1770-1840, King of Prussia, c19th century. Creator: Anon
Frederick William III, 1770-1840, King of Prussia, c19th century

Portrait of Johannes Polyander à Kerckhoven, Professor of Theology in Leiden, 1700-1732. Creator: Arnoud van Halen
Portrait of Johannes Polyander a Kerckhoven, Professor of Theology in Leiden, 1700-1732

Coat of arms of Josephus Justus Scaliger, 1598. Creator: Anon
Coat of arms of Josephus Justus Scaliger, 1598

Prosperous Calvinist Family, 1627. Creator: Anon
Prosperous Calvinist Family, 1627. Other Title(s): Family Portrait

Jacob Revius. Creator: Jonas Suyderhoef
Jacob Revius

Ortus et origo Papae (Birth and Origin of the Pope), 1545. Creator: Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553)
Ortus et origo Papae (Birth and Origin of the Pope), 1545. Private Collection

Abraham Heydan, n.d. Creator: Jonas Suyderhoef
Abraham Heydan, n.d

Cabinet. Antwerp (?). circa 1650. Detail. The paintings that decore the cabinet offers a Calvinist vision of concept of Love and Beauty, through a moralizing interpretation of Metamorphosis of Ovid

The Escape of Grotius, aka Hugo de Groot, Dutch humanist, diplomat, lawyer, theologian, poet and playwright. He was imprisoned in Loevestein Castle for his involvement in Calvinist disputes

Sac de Lyon by the Calvinists in 1562. Protestant iconoclastic acts against the cult of religious images of
YOU4419478 Sac de Lyon by the Calvinists in 1562. Protestant iconoclastic acts against the cult of religious images of the Catholic Church

The Alsatian Protestant pastor Jean Frederic Oberlin (1740-1826) and the Calvinists of Alsace Lorraine (Alsace-Lorraine)
JLJ4584016 The Alsatian Protestant pastor Jean Frederic Oberlin (1740-1826) and the Calvinists of Alsace Lorraine (Alsace-Lorraine) hunted in 1814 by the Russians Painting by Ary Scheffer (1795-1858)

Jean Calvin (engraving)
1731200 Jean Calvin (engraving) by German School, (16th century); (add.info.: Jean Calvin (1509-1564) french theologian and pastor during the Protestant Reformation, german engraving)

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)

Richard Bernard. 17th century (engraving)
7212208 Richard Bernard. 17th century (engraving) by Hollar, Wenceslaus (1607-77) (after); (add.info.: Richard Bernard, 1568-1641. English Puritan clergyman and author)

Colloquium of Poissy (1561). Speech by the Swiss Calvinist Theodore de Beze (1519-1605
XEE4407482 Colloquium of Poissy (1561). Speech by the Swiss Calvinist Theodore de Beze (1519-1605) (centre, back), head of the Protestant delegation

John Calvin - Jean Calvin 1509-1564 - engraving - 19th century
GIA4720153 John Calvin - Jean Calvin 1509-1564 - engraving - 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Monk Calf of Freiberg (Das Moenchskalb zu Freiberg), by Cranach, Lucas
FIA4713442 Monk Calf of Freiberg (Das Moenchskalb zu Freiberg), by Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553). Woodcut, 1523. Staatliche Museen, Berlin by Cranach, Lucas

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

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

Interview between Erasmus and Calvin, illustration from
621412 Interview between Erasmus and Calvin, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Calvin threatened in the church of Rive, illustration from
621420 Calvin threatened in the church of Rive, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Calvin refusing the Lords Supper to the Libertines, in St
621393 Calvin refusing the Lords Supper to the Libertines, in St. Peters Cathedral, Geneva, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

John Calvin (engraving)
972296 John Calvin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Calvin (1509-1564), French theologian of the Protestant Reformation

John Calvin, copy by M. Charles Sanlaville (fl. 1920-30)
STC397225 John Calvin, copy by M. Charles Sanlaville (fl.1920-30), illustration from Histoire de la Nation Francaise, by Gabriel Hanotaux (1853-1944), 1924 (colour litho) by German School

The Westerkerk central Amsterdam, Netherlands
Vintage 19th century photograph: The Westerkerk is a Reformed church within Dutch Protestant Calvinism in central Amsterdam, Netherlands

Milk-vendor anabaptists of Basel, Switzerland, 16th century
Milk-vendor Anabaptists of Basel, Switzerland, 16th century. Anabattisti. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World

First communion of Swiss Calvinists. 19th century
GIA4816787 First communion of Swiss Calvinists. 19th century. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: First communion of Swiss Calvinists)

The Duke of Parma relieves Paris from siege by the forces of Henri IV in 1590
CHT370251 The Duke of Parma relieves Paris from siege by the forces of Henri IV in 1590 (coloured engraving) by Hogenberg, Franz (1540-c.1590); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

John Calvin, French theologian and pastor of the Protestant Reformation (engraving)
3639081 John Calvin, French theologian and pastor of the Protestant Reformation (engraving) by Dutch School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Calvin (1509-1564)

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Calvinism, named after the influential theologian John Calvin (1509-1564), is a theological system that emerged during the Protestant Reformation. Calvin, along with the four syndics at Geneva, played a crucial role in shaping this doctrine. As a French Protestant Reformation theologian, John Calvin became known for his teachings on predestination and divine sovereignty. His ideas spread rapidly throughout Europe, attracting followers who embraced his theological perspectives. During this period of religious upheaval, Calvinism gained prominence as an alternative to Catholicism. Its influence extended beyond theology and into political and social spheres. The Alsatian Protestant pastor Jean Frederic Oberlin (1740-1826) exemplified the impact of Calvinists in Alsace-Lorraine when they were hunted by Russians in 1814. However, it is important to note that not all aspects were positive or peaceful. The sack of Lyon by the Calvinists in 1562 demonstrated their iconoclastic acts against religious images belonging to the Catholic Church during the first war of religions. One controversial event associated with John Calvin was Michel Servet's execution by burning alive in Geneva under his orders. This incident highlighted tensions between different religious factions during that time. Despite these darker moments, many individuals found solace within Calvinsim's teachings. George Wishart protecting his would-be assassin showcased how some adherents defended their beliefs amidst persecution. The history of English Catholics also reveals instances where they faced mistreatment from Calvinist Protestants as depicted in engravings capturing their persecution. Today, while various branches exist within Christianity influenced by different theological systems including Arminianism and Lutheranism.