Indulgences Collection

Martin Luther, 95 Theses
He nails up his 95 Theses, or Propositions, attacking the Churchs traffic in indulgences, on the door of All Saints Church, Wittenberg

LUTHERs 95 THESES
Luther nails to the church door at Wittenberg his 95 theses attacking the sale of indulgences by the Roman Catholic Church, thereby initiating the Reformation

Lutheran satirical print against the sale of indulgences by
Protestant Reformation. 16th century. Germany. Lutheran satirical print against the sale of indulgences by the papacy. Colored engraving

Indulgences [Trenkwald]
The German Dominican Johann TETZEL [1460-1519] selling indulgences in a German market square

selling Indulgences. In Catholic theology, an indulgence is the full or partial remission of temporal punishment due
529801 selling Indulgences. In Catholic theology, an indulgence is the full or partial remission of temporal punishment due for sins which have already been forgiven

Allegory of the Catholic Church: Plenary Indulgences (Indulgences plénières), c.1790. Creator: Louis Jean Desprez
Allegory of the Catholic Church: Plenary Indulgences (Indulgences plenieres), c.1790. A monumental staircase, flanked by buildings, chapels carved from the rock, and an aqueduct leading to a church

Pope Nicholas V (1444-55) accompanied by six cardinals, grants King Alfonso V (1396-1458)
IND113072 Pope Nicholas V (1444-55) accompanied by six cardinals, grants King Alfonso V (1396-1458) The Magnanimus and Queen Maria of Castile the pleniary indulgence which was conceded to

Martin Luther burning indulgences (litho)
6023240 Martin Luther burning indulgences (litho) by Synge, Edward Millington (1860-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martin Luther burning indulgences)

Bishops become Unpopular (engraving)
2788242 Bishops become Unpopular (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bishops become Unpopular)

Portrait of Martin Luther (oil on wood)
3959930 Portrait of Martin Luther (oil on wood) by Cranach, Lucas the Elder (1472-1553) (after); 49 x 34 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel

Portrait of Martin Luther, 1525 (mixed media)
3588548 Portrait of Martin Luther, 1525 (mixed media) by Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553); diameter: 9.8 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel

Johann Tetzel (engraving)
815511 Johann Tetzel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johann Tetzel. 1465 - 11 August 1519. German Dominican preacher known for selling indulgences)

Prioress, Sumpnour, Pardoner (litho)
475418 Prioress, Sumpnour, Pardoner (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Satisfaction and indulgences (colour litho)
3095606 Satisfaction and indulgences (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Satisfaction and indulgences. Satisfaction et indulgences)

Anti-Catholic caricature denouncing the corruption of the Pope (engraving)
1127193 Anti-Catholic caricature denouncing the corruption of the Pope (engraving) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tetzel Selling Indulgences (engraving)
727830 Tetzel Selling Indulgences (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tetzel Selling Indulgences)

Chest formerly thought to have contained the Holy Shroud of Besancon
XIR370297 Chest formerly thought to have contained the Holy Shroud of Besancon, 13th century (wood painted with tempera on a gilden base)

The Reformation Festival Play at Berlin (b / w photo)
1628638 The Reformation Festival Play at Berlin (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Reformation Festival Play at Berlin)

Letters of Indulgence granted by Pope Nicholas V, printed at Mentz, 1455 (litho)
2787023 Letters of Indulgence granted by Pope Nicholas V, printed at Mentz, 1455 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tetzels procession for the sale of indulgences (litho)
6005039 Tetzels procession for the sale of indulgences (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tetzels procession for the sale of indulgences)

Dominican Friar Johann Tetzel handing out indulgences for money (Luther preached against him) (chromolitho)
3093653 Dominican Friar Johann Tetzel handing out indulgences for money (Luther preached against him) (chromolitho) by German School

The Cord of St Francis of Assisi (litho)
5208208 The Cord of St Francis of Assisi (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cord of St Francis of Assisi)

The notorious Tetzel (litho)
6005034 The notorious Tetzel (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The notorious Tetzel)

Sale of Absolutions (engraving)
966153 Sale of Absolutions (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sale of Absolutions)

Drunken Silenus at the wine vat, before 1652 (etching & engraving
5938193 Drunken Silenus at the wine vat, before 1652 (etching & engraving, black carbon ink on laid paper) by Ribera, Jusepe de (c.1590-1652); 27.5x35.4 (plate); 27.5x35.4 (sheet)

Indulgence for donation of alms towards the building of a Church to the Virgin of Guadalupe (modern facsimile impression), 1608 (facsimile 1930-40)

A Great Church of the Renaissance: St. Peters, Rome... c1930. Creator: Anderson
A Great Church of the Renaissance: St. Peter s, Rome, For the Building of Which Tetzels Indulgences Were Sold, c1930. View of St Peters Basilica, regarded as one of the holiest Catholic shrines

Portrait of Martin Luther (woodcut)
3247928 Portrait of Martin Luther (woodcut) by German School, (16th century); Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT, USA; (add.info)

Martin Luther, 1523 (engraving)
3247927 Martin Luther, 1523 (engraving) by Hopfer, Daniel (1493-1536); Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT, USA; (add.info.: After: Lucas Cranach the Elder, German)

Portrait of Martin Luther, 1530 (engraving)
3247925 Portrait of Martin Luther, 1530 (engraving) by Italian School, (16th century); Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT

Portrait of Martin Luther, 1527 (oil on panel)
3247735 Portrait of Martin Luther, 1527 (oil on panel) by Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553); 39x26 cm; Nationalmuseum, Stockholm

Granting of indulgences to Virgin de la Rodona of Vic, parchment with an illustration at the bottom where the bishop of Vic grants special concessions to the Confraternity of Our Lady of the Rodona

Granting of indulgences to the Virgin of the Rodona of Vic, color illustration in a miniature on parchment, detail where the center of the page is seen (18-11-1342)

Selling Indulgences
The sale of indulgences by Catholic clergy in a German market-place

Cartoon mocking Catholic market indulgences Handbook
Cartoon mocking Catholic market for indulgences, Handbook with sketches, Hanberg, Hans, 16th century, ca. 1570-1598

A Sale Of Indulgences During The Tudor Period In England. Indulgences Were Pardons For Sins, Sold By The Catholic Church To Raise Money. From A Contemporary Print

selling Indulgences. In Catholic theology, an indulgence is the full or partial remission of temporal punishment due for sins which have already been forgiven

Protestant Reformation. Germany. Satire against the sale of
Protestant Reformation. Germany. Facsimile of an engraving of the period (16th century). Satire against the sale of indulgences. Universal History, 1885. Colored

Celtic Festival, Brest, Brittany, France
Celtic Pardon Festival, Brest, Brittany, France - September, 1908. Stalls with various things for sale at a Breton Pardon

Concession indulgences of the Virgin from La Rodona in Vic
Grating indulgences of the Virgin from the church of La Rodona in Vic. 1342. Detail miniature. Virgin and child. Episcopal Museum. Vic. Catalonia. Spain

Francis Honoured by Pope
SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI is honoured by pope Sixtus V, who creates the brotherhood of the Cordon in the basilica of Assisi, and opens the treasure of indulgences in his favour. Date: 1182 - 1226

Devotional Image of the Heart of Jesus offering an Indulgence of 100 days (engraving)
XIR365068 Devotional Image of the Heart of Jesus offering an Indulgence of 100 days (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Play called the foure PP, c. 1530 (woodcut)
XJF2653546 The Play called the foure PP, c. 1530 (woodcut) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Martin Luther (1483-1546) writing on the church door at Wittenberg in 1517 (engraving)
XIR242407 Martin Luther (1483-1546) writing on the church door at Wittenberg in 1517 (engraving) by Swiss School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; Swiss, out of copyright

Martin Luther (1483-1546) writing on the church door at Wittenberg in 1517 (woodcut)
XJF131289 Martin Luther (1483-1546) writing on the church door at Wittenberg in 1517 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by German School, (16th century); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Caxtons printed indulgence by John, abbot of Abingdon, to Henry Lanley, and wife Katherine, 1476 First printed document. An indulgence granted a reduction of the time a person would spend in

Selling Indulgences C15
Jesuits sell indulgences to the people of Lucerne, Switzerland - the populace give the Church money in return for spending a shorter period in Purgatory... Date: 15th century

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"Indulgences: Unveiling the Catalyst of the Protestant Reformation" In 1517, Martin Luther ignited a revolution with his powerful document known as the "95 Theses. " These thought-provoking statements challenged the corrupt practice of selling indulgences by the Catholic Church. Luther's 95 Theses became a symbol of resistance against this controversial system, which promised to reduce punishment for sins in exchange for monetary contributions. This Lutheran satirical print exposed the absurdity and greed behind indulgence sales, capturing society's growing discontent. The Protestant Reformation gained momentum as Pope Nicholas V granted King Alfonso V and Queen Maria of Castile a plenary indulgence reserved only for religious orders like Montserrat. This blatant favoritism further fueled public outrage and skepticism towards indulgences. Martin Luther's iconic act of burning indulgences depicted in lithographs showcased his defiance against this exploitative practice. It marked a turning point where individuals began questioning their faith and seeking alternatives to obtain salvation. As opposition grew, bishops found themselves increasingly unpopular due to their association with these controversial practices. Engravings captured their fall from grace as they faced criticism from disillusioned believers who sought spiritual truth beyond mere financial transactions. Portraits immortalized Martin Luther, both in oil on wood and mixed media, showcasing his pivotal role in challenging the status quo. His unwavering determination inspired countless others to question authority and seek personal connections with God rather than relying solely on intermediaries. Johann Tetzel, an infamous figure associated with selling indulgences, was also portrayed in engravings that highlighted his manipulative tactics. These images served as reminders of how easily people could be swayed by promises of absolution without true repentance or understanding. Accompanying Tetzel were lithographs depicting figures such as Prioress, Sumpnour, and Pardoner - characters representing various abuses within the Church.