Persecution Collection (page 9)

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

First Christian martyr: "The stoning of Saint Stephen"Painting by Harmensz Van Rijn Rembrandt (1606-1669)
JLJ4602324 First Christian martyr: " The stoning of Saint Stephen" Painting by Harmensz Van Rijn Rembrandt (1606-1669) 1625 Sun

The hay tryptic: infernal constructions. Right interior panel. Painting on wood by Hieronymus Van Aeken (Aken)
LRI4602842 The hay tryptic: infernal constructions. Right interior panel. Painting on wood by Hieronymus Van Aeken (Aken) dit Jerome Bosch (1450-1516) 1500-1502 Dim

Benito Mussolini made mass arrest of Communists in Trieste, Italy in February 1923;search of the offices of
XEE4407090 Benito Mussolini made mass arrest of Communists in Trieste, Italy in February 1923; search of the offices of the newspaper " Lavoratore"

Detail of the Catholic Monarchs Receiving the Christian Captives after the Conquest of Malaga in 1487
IND119203 Detail of the Catholic Monarchs Receiving the Christian Captives after the Conquest of Malaga in 1487, 1867 (oil on canvas) by Cano de la Pena

Auto de Fe in 1656 (oil on canvas)
364995 Auto de Fe in 1656 (oil on canvas) by Rizi or Ricci, Francisco (1608-85); Casa y Museo del Greco, Toledo, Spain; (add.info)

The Expulsion of the Moors (oil on canvas)
354813 The Expulsion of the Moors (oil on canvas) by Spanish School, (17th century); Caja de Ahorros de Valencia, Valencia

St. Cyprian (c. 200-258) Bishop of Carthage brought before Emperor Valerian (r. 253-60) 1300-25
IND166085 St. Cyprian (c.200-258) Bishop of Carthage brought before Emperor Valerian (r.253-60) 1300-25 by Catalan School, (14th century); Museo Episcopal de Vic, Osona, Catalonia

The cruelty of Protestants under the Baron des Adrets in the 16th century
884562 The cruelty of Protestants under the Baron des Adrets in the 16th century, from an illustrated edition of L Histoire de France de Jean Michelet (colour litho) by Bombled

The Greek hetarius and courtesan Phryne (Phrynee) tried before the aeropagus for impiety, 19th century (engraving)
7203439 The Greek hetarius and courtesan Phryne (Phrynee) tried before the aeropagus for impiety, 19th century (engraving) by French School

The Expulsion of the Jews from Spain (in the year 1492), 1889 (oil on canvas)
3247809 The Expulsion of the Jews from Spain (in the year 1492), 1889 (oil on canvas) by Sala Frances, Emilio (1850-1910); 313x281 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: According to legend)

Expulsion of Jews from Vienna, 1670 (woodcut)
695000 Expulsion of Jews from Vienna, 1670 (woodcut) by German School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leopold I (1640-1705) Holy Roman Emperor (1658-1705)

Martyrdom of Saint Julietta and her son Saint Quiricus (fresco)
703234 Martyrdom of Saint Julietta and her son Saint Quiricus (fresco) by Italian School; Santa Maria Antiqua, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: According to Christian tradition)

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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.