Persecution Collection (page 25)

Persecution of Waldenses (Valdenses, Vaudois, Valdesi) by the Roman Catholic church. Lucrezia Castellani accused of heresy before Inquisitors at Turin after taking part in a banned Waldenses service

Persecution of Orthodox (detail). Page 367 of Homilies and Prayers by Saint Gregory of Nazianzus (9th c.). Middle Age. Miniature Painting. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. Paris. National Library

Persecution Job Engraving Sheet 2 1 / 2 3 3 / 8 6. 3
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Time of the Persecution of the Christian Reformers in Paris, in 1569. Painted by J. C. Hook, A.R.A. from the Exhibition of the Royal Academy

Noon or Landscape with the Rest on the Flight into Egypt, 1661 (oil on canvas)
XIR900485 Noon or Landscape with the Rest on the Flight into Egypt, 1661 (oil on canvas) by Claude Lorrain (Claude Gellee) (1600-82); 113x157 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

The Plagues of England, or the Jacobites Folly, published by Thomas Ewart, 1745 (etching)
XJF867800 The Plagues of England, or the Jacobites Folly, published by Thomas Ewart, 1745 (etching) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: BM 1868, 0808.3779); English

The Invasion or Perkins Triumph - a Protestant Print, inscrib d to all true lovers
XJF867799 The Invasion or Perkins Triumph - a Protestant Print, inscrib d to all true lovers of their Religion and Liberty, 1745 (etching) by English School

Jerome of Prague in chains on his way to prison, c. 1865 (wood engraving)
KW441369 Jerome of Prague in chains on his way to prison, c.1865 (wood engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jerome of Prague (1379-1416)

Hullo! Maskelyne and Cook are performing one of my tricks!, satirical
XJF365346 " Hullo! Maskelyne and Cook are performing one of my tricks!", satirical cartoon of Sir Charles Dilke, c.1886 (engraving) by English School

Agreement between members of the Inquisition at Valencia, 1568, from The Spanish
KW320851 Agreement between members of the Inquisition at Valencia, 1568, from The Spanish Inquisition by Cecil Roth, published 1937 (litho) by Spanish School

Persecution of Christians in Japan, c. 1680 (engraving)
XJF2920759 Persecution of Christians in Japan, c.1680 (engraving) by Dutch School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A royal brewery, or how to cook a wife, engraving 1821, George IV, a conning stoker, of some Mischief brewing, stirring up the Flames of Persecution, with vengeance, saying

The Hon. Mrs Yelverton, 1861 (newsprint)
XJF379700 The Hon. Mrs Yelverton, 1861 (newsprint) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Yelverton Case, involving a disputed marriage between Maria Teresa Longworth)

The Hon. Mrs Yelverton, illustration from Illustrated Sporting News, 1861
XJF379701 The Hon. Mrs Yelverton, illustration from Illustrated Sporting News, 1861 (newsprint) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Yelverton Case)

Major Yelverton and Teresa Longworth (Mrs Yelverton), illustration from Reynolds
XJF379702 Major Yelverton and Teresa Longworth (Mrs Yelverton), illustration from Reynolds Miscellany, 1861 (litho) by English School

Martyrdom and burning, from The New and Complete Book of Martyrs, by Paul Wright
XJF275592 Martyrdom and burning, from The New and Complete Book of Martyrs, by Paul Wright (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School

The Burning of John Fishcock and the martyrdom of Robert Glover, from The New
XJF275591 The Burning of John Fishcock and the martyrdom of Robert Glover, from The New and Complete Book of Martyrs, by Paul Wright (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School

John Huss at Constance, illustration from The Outline of History by H. G
KW270830 John Huss at Constance, illustration from The Outline of History by H.G. Wells, Volume II, published in 1920 (colour litho) by Brozik

King James leaves Ireland after defeat at the Battle of the Boyne, 1690 (etching)
XJF2639785 King James leaves Ireland after defeat at the Battle of the Boyne, 1690 (etching) by Schoonebeek, Adriaan (c.1658-1714); Private Collection; (add.info)

King Jamess troops are defeated at the Battle of the Boyne and flee, 1690 (etching)
XJF2639653 King Jamess troops are defeated at the Battle of the Boyne and flee, 1690 (etching) by Schoonebeek, Adriaan (c.1658-1714); Private Collection; (add.info)

Duc de Schomberg and Doctor Walker are killed at the Battle of the Boyne, 1690 (etching)
XJF2639652 Duc de Schomberg and Doctor Walker are killed at the Battle of the Boyne, 1690 (etching) by Schoonebeek, Adriaan (c.1658-1714); Private Collection; (add.info)

The garrison at Enniskillen defend the town from James II, 1689 (etching)
XJF2639651 The garrison at Enniskillen defend the town from James II, 1689 (etching) by Schoonebeek, Adriaan (c.1658-1714); Private Collection; (add.info)

Royal Declaration, 1675 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF250752 Royal Declaration, 1675 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Charles II of England (1630-85); ); English, out of copyright

The Martyrdom of St. Lucy, c. 1620 (oil on canvas)
XIR198700 The Martyrdom of St. Lucy, c.1620 (oil on canvas) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Quimper, France; (add.info.: le Martyre de Sainte Lucie; ); Flemish

The Appeal of the Dissident Bishops at the Sorbonne, 5th March 1717 (oil on canvas)
XIR212596 The Appeal of the Dissident Bishops at the Sorbonne, 5th March 1717 (oil on canvas) by Vleughels, Nicolas (1668-1737) (attr)

Bulgarian Bishops of Macedonia chased away from their diocese by Serbs, 1913 (b / w photo)
XIR194136 Bulgarian Bishops of Macedonia chased away from their diocese by Serbs, 1913 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Jesus before Caiphus, Scenes from the Life of Christ (mosaic)
XIR193460 Jesus before Caiphus, Scenes from the Life of Christ (mosaic) by Byzantine School, (6th century); Sant Apollinare Nuovo, Ravenna, Italy; out of copyright

Cartoon by Louis XIV and the persecution of Protestants in France, 1689, print maker: Gisling, print maker: Romeyn de Hooghe attributed to, 1688

The Burning of Thomas Haukes, 10 June 1555, from Acts and Monuments by John Foxe
XJF105832 The Burning of Thomas Haukes, 10 June 1555, from Acts and Monuments by John Foxe (1516-87) 1563 (woodcut) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Popish Plots (woodcut) (b / w photo)
XJF105828 Popish Plots (woodcut) (b/w photo) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: apocryphal Jesuit conspiracy to assassinate Charles II (1630-85); ); English

The Picture of the Hanging and Burning of Diverse Persons Counted for Lollards, in
XJF105824 The Picture of the Hanging and Burning of Diverse Persons Counted for Lollards, in the First Year of the Reign of King Henry V, from Acts and Monuments by John Foxe (1516-87)

The Martyrdom of Richard Bayfield (d. 1531) from Acts and Monuments by John Foxe
XJF105819 The Martyrdom of Richard Bayfield (d.1531) from Acts and Monuments by John Foxe (1516-87) 1563 (woodcut) by English School

The Burning of the Remains of Martin Bucer (1491-1551) and Paul Fagius (1504-49)
XJF105820 The Burning of the Remains of Martin Bucer (1491-1551) and Paul Fagius (1504-49) on Market Hill in Cambridge in 1557

Gallia and the French Catholic Church watch how the Reformed Church is lashed, Adriaen Haelwegh, Jan Luyken, Jan Claesz ten Hoorn, 1696

Witchcraft at Salem Village, from The Romance and Tragedy of Pioneer Life by Augustus L
BAL129723 Witchcraft at Salem Village, from The Romance and Tragedy of Pioneer Life by Augustus L. Mason, 1883 (engraving) (b/w photo) by American School

Persecution of the reformers in the Netherlands, 1574, print maker: Jan Luyken, Pieter van der Aa I, 1698

Protestants, roped together, being led to London for trial, from Acts and Monuments
XJF128696 Protestants, roped together, being led to London for trial, from Acts and Monuments by John Foxe (1516-87), 1563 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by English School

Reformed ministers in Hungary condemned to toil, 1674, print maker: Jan Luyken, Pieter van der Aa I, 1698

Christian Persecution in Roman times, Jan Luyken, Wilhelmus Goeree (I), 1690

Destruction of Port-Royal des Champs and arrest of the nuns on 29th October 1709
XIR215541 Destruction of Port-Royal des Champs and arrest of the nuns on 29th October 1709 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Auto de Fe in Spain, from Universal Magazine, published in 1749 (engraving)
KW193060 Auto de Fe in Spain, from Universal Magazine, published in 1749 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

Thomas Bilney (d. 1531) is Dragged from the Pulpit, from Acts and Monuments
XJF106633 Thomas Bilney (d.1531) is Dragged from the Pulpit, from Acts and Monuments (woodcut) (b/w photo) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

FALL OF JERUSALEM. Troops under Babylonian emperor Nebuchadnezzar II seizing the First Temple of Jerusalem and imprisoning the citizens, 6th century B.C

ST. HELENA AND JEW. The interrogation of a Jewish man by Saint Helena concerning the location of the Holy Cross. Retable panel, 1485-87, from the Church of the Holy Cross in Blesa, Spain

HUGUENOTS IN DOVER, 1685. French Huguenots landing at Dover, England, after the revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685. Engraving, English, 1885

MARTYRDOM OF JOHN ROGERS. The burning of Reverend John Rogers, Vicar of St. Sepulchres at Smithfield, England, 1555. Wood engraving from the Book of Martyrs, by John Foxe, 1840

ROGER WILLIAMS: TENENT. Title page of The Bloudy Tenent of Persecution for cause of Conscience, by Roger Williams, published in London, 1644

African wild dog, Lycaon pictus, a social predator, unique pack-living canid, most endangered
African wild dog, Lycaon pictus, most endangered only 3k - 5, 500 remaining, IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC) Canid Specialist Group, part of AZA species survival plan, Naples Zoo

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"Persecution: A Dark Tale of History's Cruelty" Throughout history, the haunting echoes have reverberated across time. From the courtrooms of Salem in 1692, where innocent lives were shattered by baseless accusations during the witch trials, to the Mayflower carrying Pilgrim Fathers seeking religious freedom, it has left its indelible mark. In 36 AD JC. , St. Stephen became Christianity's first martyr as he faced a brutal stoning for his beliefs. Annibale Carracci's poignant painting captures this tragic event that symbolizes the lengths people will go to silence those who dare to challenge established norms. Even colonial families in Puritan Massachusetts fell victim to persecution when they were banished from their homes due to differing religious practices. The painting "Christ before the High Priest" depicts another instance where faith was put on trial and condemned. Cotton Mather's witchcraft book published in 1689 serves as a chilling reminder of how fear can be weaponized against innocent individuals. Testimonies from the Salem witchcraft trials further reveal humanity's capacity for hysteria-driven persecution. The names Sawtre, Lollard, and Burns remind us of countless others who suffered at the hands of intolerance throughout history. Joan of Arc stands tall among them; her fiery demise at stake in 1431 forever etched into our collective memory. "Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?" These words echo through time as GH Adcock portrays Paul's transformative encounter with divine grace amidst his own acts of persecution. From Kateri Tekakwitha’s struggles as an indigenous woman navigating a world hostile towards her heritage to every soul whose voice was silenced under prejudice and ignorance—persecution remains an enduring testament to mankind’s darkest impulses.