Sacrilege Collection

The Kaiser's Garland: The Blessed Sacrament of "Kultur" (litho)
8642742 The Kaiser's Garland: The Blessed Sacrament of "Kultur" (litho) by Sullivan, Edmund Joseph (1869-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration of the book by Leo Taxil and J. Vindex "Marat ou les heros de la revolution"
PCT4285713 Illustration of the book by Leo Taxil and J. Vindex "Marat ou les heros de la revolution", Librairie anti-clerical (anti-clerical)

Barbarie; Les methodes Allemandes; Une chapelle du Nord convertie en boucherie militaire... 1914. Creator: Unknown
Barbarie; Les methodes Allemandes; Une chapelle du Nord convertie en boucherie militaire par une grossiere profanation, 1914

The renunciation of the baptism of Christ (debaptism - apostasy - heresy) Drawing by Henry de Malvost
ELD4943519 The renunciation of the baptism of Christ (debaptism - apostasy - heresy) Drawing by Henry de Malvost from "Satanism

Satan's followers trampling christ Drawing by Henry de Malvost from "Satanism
ELD4943628 Satan's followers trampling christ Drawing by Henry de Malvost from "Satanism and magic" by Jules Bois 1895 Private collection by Malvost

Heresie of the Templars: representation of a ceremony of entry of a knight into the order of the temple
ELD4867361 Heresie of the Templars: representation of a ceremony of entry of a knight into the order of the temple, the Templar being

The blasphemers (song 14 from Hell, in the Divine Comedy) - miniature 15th century
LRI4636907 The blasphemers (song 14 from Hell, in the Divine Comedy) - miniature 15th century by Unknown Artist, (15th century); Biblioteca del Seminario Vescovile, Padua

Circle of violent towards God, nature and art: Dante and Virgil meet blasphemers
LRI4665943 Circle of violent towards God, nature and art: Dante and Virgil meet blasphemers. Illuminated page illustrating a song of Hell draws from the " Divina Commedia" by Dante

Jonathan destroying the Temple of Dagon
" Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a scene from the Old Testament by Gustave Dore showing Jonathan destroying the Temple of Dagon

Heliodorus cast down
Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a scene from the Old Testament by Gustave Dore showing Heliodorus cast down..Heliodorus was a minister of Seleucus IV Philopator ca

Christ Driving the Money Lenders from the Temple (oil on canvas)
CH242592 Christ Driving the Money Lenders from the Temple (oil on canvas) by Nome, Francois de (Monsu Desiderio) (1593-1644); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Sins against the First Commandment (colour litho)
3108130 Sins against the First Commandment (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sins against the First Commandment. Peches contre le 1er Commandement)

Devastation of churches by heretics - in "Histoire de France populaire"
LSE4104238 Devastation of churches by heretics - in " Histoire de France populaire", 19th century by French School

Interior of a Church, or Jesus Chasing the Merchants from the Temple (oil on canvas)
XIR417094 Interior of a Church, or Jesus Chasing the Merchants from the Temple (oil on canvas) by Flemish School, (17th century); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nimes, France; (add.info.: Inside the Church)

The Idle Prentice at Play in the Church Yard, During Divine Service
1071411 The Idle Prentice at Play in the Church Yard, During Divine Service, 1747 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 26.4x34.6 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

The sacrilege of the Huns (colour litho)
2808676 The sacrilege of the Huns (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The sacrilege of the Huns)

Legend of the Jew of Rue des Billettes, Paris, piercing holy wafer with his knife, 14th century, (18)
Legend of the Jew of the Rue des Billettes, Paris, 14th century, (1870). A Jew allegedly pierced the holy wafer with his knife. Accusations of host desecration gradually ceased after the Reformation

Garage in a Church
Motorcycle and other motor maintenance work being carried out in this garage inside a church. Date: early 1930s

Transubstantiation C1840
Mary, in Heaven, feeds Jesus into a mincer, so that pieces of his flesh come out as wafers for use in the Mass Date: circa 1840

Of folys that despyse God, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation
XJF486467 Of folys that despyse God, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools, from an edition published in 1874 (engraving) by German School

Pillage of a Church during the Revolution (oil on canvas)
XIR195577 Pillage of a Church during the Revolution (oil on canvas) by Swebach, Jacques Francois Joseph (1769-1823); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Demolition of Adelphi Terrace
Two men at work on the demolition of Adelphi Terrace, London, an 18th century block of eleven houses four storeys high designed by Adam

Cemetery Looting 1917
Desperate for metal to make shells, the Germans loot Belgian cemeteries, taking anything that can be melted down for arms

Pacini / Saffo / Liebig 4
Saffo, after the sacrilege of destroying Apollos altar, is expelled from the temple

Communards desecrating a statue of the Virgin Mary
In a Paris church, shameless communards desecrate a statue of the Virgin Mary

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Sacrilege: Unveiling the Dark Side of Devotion" In a world where faith and belief intertwine, sacrilege emerges as a haunting concept that challenges the very foundations of religious devotion. From ancient times to modern interpretations, acts of renunciation and defiance have left an indelible mark on history. Delving into the depths of debaptism, apostasy, and heresy, artists like Henry de Malvost dared to depict controversial scenes that shook society's core. Their drawings vividly portrayed Satan's followers trampling over Christ himself, igniting debates about the boundaries between good and evil. The echoes reverberate through time with depictions such as "The Destruction of Troy, " showcasing how even legendary wars can be seen as blasphemous in certain contexts. The Templars' alleged heresies further challenge our understanding of religious orders, shedding light on secret ceremonies that defied conventional beliefs. Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy takes us on a journey through Hell itself, where we encounter blasphemers facing their consequences for their audacious words against God. This illuminated page from the 14th century transports us back to Venice when art became a medium for exploring forbidden territories. Sacrilege is not limited to artistic expressions alone; it seeps into political struggles too. The hand-colored etching titled "Consequences of a Successful French Invasion" reveals how religion becomes entangled in power dynamics during times of persecution. Irish Catholics sought salvation amidst chaos while challenging societal norms. Biblical tales also offer glimpses into sacrilegious acts committed by individuals driven by their own desires or misguided beliefs. Jonathan destroying the Temple of Dagon serves as a cautionary tale about misplaced zealotry while Heliodorus being cast down reminds us that divine retribution awaits those who dare desecrate sacred spaces. Ultimately, Christ Driving the Money Lenders from the Temple exemplifies the righteous anger against those who exploit faith for personal gain.