Persecution Collection (page 8)

Persecution of Christians in ancient Rome: Christian woman thrown to the lions in the arena (engraving)
7173393 Persecution of Christians in ancient Rome: Christian woman thrown to the lions in the arena (engraving) by German School

Martyrdom of St John the Evangelist (engraving)
7149646 Martyrdom of St John the Evangelist (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martyrdom of St John the Evangelist)

The Huguenots led by Gaspard de Coligny demanding religious toleration for Protestants, France, 1560 (engraving)
7149537 The Huguenots led by Gaspard de Coligny demanding religious toleration for Protestants, France, 1560 (engraving) by French School

Atrocities committed against Irish Protestants by James II and the Comte d Avaux, 1689 (engraving)
3646864 Atrocities committed against Irish Protestants by James II and the Comte d Avaux, 1689 (engraving) by German School

Saint Denis of the Nativity (Blessed Peter Berthelot) (engraving, 19th century)
LRI4630024 Saint Denis of the Nativity (Blessed Peter Berthelot) (engraving, 19th century) by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Derision of Christ (Jesus mocked by the soldiers) Painting by Gioacchino Assereto (1600-1649) 17th century Genes
LRI4702690 The Derision of Christ (Jesus mocked by the soldiers) Painting by Gioacchino Assereto (1600-1649) 17th century Genes, Musei di Strada Nuova by Assereto

The eleven thousand martyrs, detail of Martyrdom of st Maurice and the legendary Roman Theban Legion (tempera on wood)
LRI4610157 The eleven thousand martyrs, detail of Martyrdom of st Maurice and the legendary Roman Theban Legion (tempera on wood, 1529-1530) by Pontormo, Jacopo (1494-1557); Palatine Gallery

Martyrdom of st George on the cog-wheel (Painting, 16th century)
LRI4699223 Martyrdom of st George on the cog-wheel (Painting, 16th century) by Cambiaso, Luca (1527-85); San Giorgio, Genoa

Flight from Jerusalem, 1899 (oil on board)
7276972 Flight from Jerusalem, 1899 (oil on board) by Tanner, Henry Ossawa (1859-1937); 33.02x22.86 cm; Amistad Research Center, New Orleans, LA, USA; (add.info.: Oil painting of a man)

Martyrdom of Saint Symphorien - in "Histoire des popes", by Maurice Lachatre, 19th century
LSE4105208 Martyrdom of Saint Symphorien - in " Histoire des popes", by Maurice Lachatre, 19th century. by Unknown Artist

Wizard Whipping by Children - Engraving from 1725 in "La Sorcellerie demasquee"
XEE4148103 Wizard Whipping by Children - Engraving from 1725 in " La Sorcellerie demasquee" ( t Afgerukt mom-aansight der tooverye) by Abraham Palingh by Flemish School

Saint Father Jacques Berthieu first martyr of Madagascar - The martyr of Jacques Berthieu (1838-1896)
XEE4148804 Saint Father Jacques Berthieu first martyr of Madagascar - The martyr of Jacques Berthieu (1838-1896) (Saint Jacques Berthieu)

Bible of Royaumont, Old Testament: Delivrance of Daniel. Daniel, in the den of lions, is miraculously drunk
XEE4138566 Bible of Royaumont, Old Testament: Delivrance of Daniel. Daniel, in the den of lions, is miraculously drunk. Illustration from 1811

Sainte Blandine in the arena, the lions lying at his feet (Christian persecutions in Lyon)
XEE4412864 Sainte Blandine in the arena, the lions lying at his feet (Christian persecutions in Lyon) - in " Histoire des popes" by Maurice Lachatre, 19th century by Unknown Artist

The catacombs of Rome were used to bury Christian martyrs in the first century without encountering any obstacles
XEE4408402 The catacombs of Rome were used to bury Christian martyrs in the first century without encountering any obstacles from the Romans

Esther accusing Haman (Aman) - biblical scenes, Esther and Aman, wood engraving by Gustave Dore - later colouring
XEE4160168 Esther accusing Haman (Aman) - biblical scenes, Esther and Aman, wood engraving by Gustave Dore - later colouring by Dore

In the land of the Soviets: anti-religious propaganda by the Sovietic government of 1918
XEE4185992 In the land of the Soviets: anti-religious propaganda by the Sovietic government of 1918 and destruction of religious buildings in Russia

A dog and a monkey tyranning a weasel. Animals depicted in male posture. Miniature taken from a German translation of
JLJ4583962 A dog and a monkey tyranning a weasel. Animals depicted in male posture. Miniature taken from a German translation of the fables of " Kalila (Calila) and Dimna" by Bidpai

Tarquin le Superbe (mort en 495 avant JC) - The expulsion of Tarquin and his family from Rome - Master of Marradi
FIA5398232 Tarquin le Superbe (mort en 495 avant JC) - The expulsion of Tarquin and his family from Rome - Master of Marradi (Maestro di Marradi) (active 1470-1513) - Late 15th cen

Martyrdom of St Mark (engraving)
7149624 Martyrdom of St Mark (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martyrdom of St Mark)

Die Albigenser, poem by Nikolaus Lenau (colour litho)
7172611 Die Albigenser, poem by Nikolaus Lenau (colour litho) by Kutzer, E. (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Die Albigenser, poem by Austrian poet Nikolaus Lenau)

Le banquet d Esther (The Feast of Esther). Esther (Hadassah bat Avihail) epouse d Assuerus, roi de Perse (Xerxes I)
FIA5374938 Le banquet d Esther (The Feast of Esther). Esther (Hadassah bat Avihail) epouse d Assuerus, roi de Perse (Xerxes I, 519-465 avant JC)

Saint Sebastian, 16th century (polychrome wood sculpture)
AIS5370510 Saint Sebastian, 16th century (polychrome wood sculpture) by Berruguete, Alonso (1488-1561); Museo Nacional de Escultura, Valladolid, Spain; © Iberfoto

Soldiers driving away people who have met to worship in the Scottish hills (colour litho)
7148546 Soldiers driving away people who have met to worship in the Scottish hills (colour litho) by Jellicoe, John (fl.1888); Private Collection; (add.info)

L Assiette au Beurre, number 18, Satirical en Couleurs, 1901_8_1
ICA4875628 L Assiette au Beurre, number 18, Satirical en Couleurs, 1901_8_1 by Couturier, Edouard (1869-1935); (add.info.: healthy title - Anticlericalism - Cupidite/Avarice, Eg with reactionaries)

Illustration of Eugene Damblans (1865-1945) in Le Pelerin, 24 / 07 / 27 - Persecutions in Mexico - Religion Faith
ICA4868306 Illustration of Eugene Damblans (1865-1945) in Le Pelerin, 24/07/27 - Persecutions in Mexico - Religion Faith, Revolution, Mexico

Les Adieux du Martyr (litho)
3622272 Les Adieux du Martyr (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Adieux du Martyr (The Martyrs Farewell). French sheet music cover.); © Look and Learn

Life of St Cecilia: Trial of St Cecilia (fresco, 1506)
LRI4701894 Life of St Cecilia: Trial of St Cecilia (fresco, 1506) by Costa, Lorenzo (1459/60-1535); San Giacomo Maggiore, Bologna

Capture of Carcassonne during the crusade against the Albigeers in August 1209
XEE4181330 Capture of Carcassonne during the crusade against the Albigeers in August 1209. Engraving in " Histoire De France En Cent Paintings by Paul Lehugeur " 1891 by French School

Conquest of Tunis by Emperor Charles V: violence inflicted on women by Spanish troops in 1535 (tapestry)
JLJ4656969 Conquest of Tunis by Emperor Charles V: violence inflicted on women by Spanish troops in 1535 (tapestry) by Pannemaker, Willem de (c.1510-1581); Alcazar, Segovia

Antisemite persecution in the 17th century: a Jew rolls in a barrel by inhabitants of Rome
XEE4165273 Antisemite persecution in the 17th century: a Jew rolls in a barrel by inhabitants of Rome. Illustration of " Meo Patacca", poem by Giuseppe Berneri (1637-1700)

The boarding of the galerians in the port of Genes Painting by Alessandro Magnasco (1667-1749). Dim. 1. 16 x 1. 42
JLJ4564344 The boarding of the galerians in the port of Genes Painting by Alessandro Magnasco (1667-1749). Dim. 1.16 x 1.42

Defeat of the Modogs on 15 April 1873, by Francois Constant Mes (? -1905), 1873 (colour litho)
JLJ4594242 Defeat of the Modogs on 15 April 1873, by Francois Constant Mes (? -1905), 1873 (colour litho) by Mes, Francois Constant (d.1905); Musee du Nouveau Monde, La Rochelle

Martrydom of the first Christians at the hands of the Romans (engraving)
3647821 Martrydom of the first Christians at the hands of the Romans (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The boarding of the galerians in the port of Genes Detail. Painting by Alessandro Magnasco (1667-1749). Dim. 1. 16 x 1
JLJ4611979 The boarding of the galerians in the port of Genes Detail. Painting by Alessandro Magnasco (1667-1749). Dim. 1.16 x 1.42

The martyr of St. Stephen (Stephane, Stefano) The stoning of the first Christian martyr in the 1st century
LRI4666890 The martyr of St. Stephen (Stephane, Stefano) The stoning of the first Christian martyr in the 1st century. Illuminated lettrine of a manuscript from the school of Umbria. 14th century

Jan Hus, religious reformer and Czech writer on the pyre in Constance, 15th century (miniature)
LRI4623306 Jan Hus, religious reformer and Czech writer on the pyre in Constance, 15th century (miniature) by Unknown Artist, (15th century); Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense, Milan, Lombardy

The Spoliation of Christ. Detail (oil on canvas, 1577-1579)
LRI4621057 The Spoliation of Christ. Detail (oil on canvas, 1577-1579) by Greco, El (Domenico Theotocopuli) (1541-1614); Castilla-La Mancha, Toledo

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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.