Historical Religious Events

Engravings illustrating significant moments in religious history, featuring notable figures in dramatic settings, reflecting the intersection of power and faith.

Mary Stuart at her first mass after her return to Scotland, Mary Stuart (8 December 1542 to 18 February 1587), Mary Stuart, born Mary Stewart, was from 14 December 1542 to 24 July 1567 as Mary I Queen of Scots, Historical, reproduction of an original with a scene from the 19th century.

The excommunication of Philip II August, King of France (1180-1223) by Pope Innocent III. From L'Univers Illustre, published Paris, 1859

Jesus in front of Caiaphas. The Pharisees and the synagogue condemn to death our Lord Jesus the son of God. Matthew book, New Testament Sacred biblical history. Old engraving from the book Historia Sagrada 1920 Juan Lagui Lliteras

Pope John X at Rome, Pope from March 914 to his death in 928

Engraving depicting a Republican wedding during the French Revolution. Dated 18th century

Assembly of prelates and doctors of the church held in Anagni (Italy) in 1256. Presided over by Pope Alexander IV (1199-1261). St Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274) defending the mendicant orders, attacked by the University of Paris, and victoriously refuting the claims of the French theologian Guillaume de Saint-Amour (1202-1272). Saint Thomas is depicted from behind, with Saint Bonaventure sitting in the foreground on his right. Engraving by Huyot after a painting by Benozzo Gozzoli (1420-1497). "Vie Militaire et Religieuse Au Moyen Age et a l'Epoque de la Renaissance". Paris, 1877.

Clovis was the first king of the Franks, here the baptism of Clovis, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original

The 1906 caption reads: Coronation of Two Children - Ivan and Peter the Great June 25, 1682Peter's older half-brother was the nearest heir to the throne; but he was weak-minded, so the Russians much preferred that little Peter should be Czar. Ivan's older sister Sophia, however, interfered for Ivan. There was much fighting, and finally the two boys were crowned together, Sophia becoming Regent. Amid the gorgeous ceremony and resplendent robes, the alert little face of Peter shows in marked contrast to the downcast glance of Ivan.

Mary Stuart at her first mass after her return to Scotland, Mary Stuart (8 December 1542 to 18 February 1587), Mary Stuart, born Mary Stewart, was from 14 December 1542 to 24 July 1567 as Mary I Queen of Scots, Historical, reproduction of an original with a scene from the 19th century.

Clovis I 465 to 511 King of the Franks baptised with men from his army before the Battle of Tolbiac from Histoire de France by Colart published circa 1840

Babylonian Captivity Deportation of the Hebrews from the Kingdom of Judah to Babylon after the destruction of the Temple of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar II. Kings book. Sacred biblical history Old Testament. Old engraving from the book Historia Sagrada 1920 Juan Lagui Lliteras

'Crusaders Proclaiming Godfrey of Bouillon King of Jerusalem', 1890. Creator: Unknown.

Marriage of King Louis XIV to Maria Theresa, daughter of King Philip IV of Spain, on 9 June 1660 at St. Jean de Luz, Historical, digitally restored re...

Bullfighting in Spain, the end of the torero, the seriously injured torero gets the last blessing, 1880, woodcut, Spain, Europe

The crowd chooses Barabbas to be released and Jesus of Nazareth to be crucified, court of Pontius Pilate. Illustration for The life of Our Lord Jesus Christ written by the four evangelists, 1853

Jean-Baptiste-Joseph Gobel (1727-1794). French Catholic clergyman of the French Revolution. On 3 January 1791 he swore the Civil Constitution of the Clergy. On 8 November 1792 he was appointed administrator of Paris. Gobel, as constitutional archbishop of Paris, abdicating his episcopal functions before the tribunal of the National Convention on 7 November 1793. Drawing by Renaud. Engraving by Launay-Marchand. "History of the French Revolution". Volume I, 1876.

Reconciliation of the Dukes of Burgundy and Orleans in the Church of the Augustines, Illustration from John Cassell's Illustrated History of England, Vol. I from the earliest period to the reign of Edward the Fourth, Cassell, Petter and Galpin, 1857

King John of England kneeling before the Pope s Legate AD1212

King Edgar of England is reproached by Dunstan, Archbishop of Canterbury, for seducing a nun, Wulfthrith. Following Dunstan's instruction, Edgar lays aside his crown and does not wear it for seven years. Date: 961

The newly-elected Holy Roman emperor receives an ecclesiastical blessing at the cloister of saint Vitus, to whom Germans have a special devotion. Date: 1014

Pope Benedict III and Anastasius III. or Anastasius the Librarian, c. 810 - c. 878, librarian and Antipope

Pope Telesphorus (died c. 137). Bishop of Rome from c. 126 -137, during reigns of Roman Emperors Hadrian and Antoninus Pius. Engraving.

Touching the Relics of St. Philip

Militant Church and Triumphant Church. Detail of Clergy and Laity. Engraving after the fresco by Andrea Bonaiuto, 14th century. Spanish Chapel. Basilica of Santa Maria Novella (Florence, Italy).

A prison where a woman is pleading for mercy for her son whose hands are bound by ropes. Etching.

Mirabeau at the meeting of the Constituent Assembly, June 23, 1789. French Revolution, France, 18th century.

Promulgation of an Edict. Copy of miniature in 15th century manuscript Anciennetes des Juifs

Nero crucifies the apostle Peter head downwards, despite the remonstrations of other saintly persons (there is no reason to believe this ever actually happened) Date: circa 64

The Council, meeting on 10 July. vintage engraved illustration. History of France 1885.

Corpse of Heinrich Frauenlob, a German minnesinger, is being carried to his grave by Mainz women, December 1318, historical illlustration, about 1886

The confession, Dutch copper engraving, 1754

The entry of John of Montfort and his Duchess, Joanna of Flanders, into Nantes, 1341. Woodcut after an illuminated manuscript from Sir John Froissart's Chronicles of England, France, Spain and the Adjoining Countries, from the Latter Part of the Reign of Edward II to the Coronation of Henry IV, George Routledge, London, 1868.

Ethnic cleansing : Philip III expels moriscos and gypsies, confiscating their property : he gives money to san Lorenzo di Brindisi to conduct the racist 'crusade'. Date: September 1609

Pope Saint Leo IV, 790 - 855, commissioning the construction of the Leonine Wall, Borgo, Vatican, Rome

The Fourth Council of Constantinople, 869-870

CARLO ZENO Venetian admiral, depicted justifying his actions to the Council of Ten. Date: 1334 - 1410

Rudolf von Hapsburg (1218- 1291) is elected Holy Roman Emperor

The deathbed of Raphael Sanzio: Pope Leo X scatters flowers on his dead body. Engraving by Pauquet after P.-N. Bergeret.

John of Montfort (1295 - 1345), sometimes known as John IV of Brittany. He contested the inheritance of the Duchy of Brittany by his niece, Joan of Penthievre, which led to the War of the Breton Succession, which in turn evolved into being part of the Hundred Years' War between England and France

Middle Ages. Clerical punishment of French princes in the 13th century. Engraving. Iconographic Enclyclopaedia of science, Literature and Art. 19th century. Author: HENRY WINKLES. Johan George Heck.

The Coronation of His Majesty George the Third. After an early 19th century print. George III, George William Frederick, 1738 - 1820. Crowned King of Great Britain and of Ireland September 22, 1761.

SAXON NOBLE RECEIVING STRANGER GUESTS IN HIS HALL.

Roland delivers a message from Henry IV to the Pope Henry IV 11 November 1050, 7 August 1106, elevated to German King in 1056, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original

Antwerp, Galle, Philips, Florence, Straet, Jan van der, Collaert, Adriaen, Passio, mors et resurrection dn. Nostri Iesu Christ, Passion, death and resurrection of Christ, Pilate declares Christ innocent, verso bottom center - stamped, Pilate declares Christ innocent before the Jewish crowd. The print has a Latin caption and is part of a series on the passion, death and resurrection of Christ., print, prints, 379, recto top right - written, verso, height 194 mm, width 264 mm, South Netherlands (before 1775), 1560 - 1618-06-29, print maker, printmaker, 1585 - 1586, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, South Netherlands, 1523 - 1605-11-02, after a design by, Publication (Event), Publication, 1537 - 1612-03-29, publisher

Militant Church and Triumphant Church. Detail of Devout Christians. Engraving after the fresco by Andrea Bonaiuto, 14th century. Spanish Chapel. Basilica of Santa Maria Novella (Florence, Italy).

Benedict recognising and welcoming Totila, scene from the Stories of St Benedict by Luca Signorelli (1441-1523) Monte Oliveto Maggiore Abbey, Asciano, Tuscany, Italy. Travel through Tuscany by Eugene Muntz 1881. Le Tour du Monde 1882

The prophet Elisha, inspired by the music of a minstrel, tells the kings of Israel, Judah and Edom that their lands will be irrigated without the aid of rain or wind. Engraving after Jan van der Straet.

Nibelungenlied. Anonymous epic poem. 13th century. Kriemhild requiring the proof of the coffin. Engraving by Closs, Germania, 1882. Author: A. CLOSS.

Pius IX (1792-1878). Italian Pope, born Giovanni Maria Mastai-Ferretti. Elected in 1846. Canonization of the martyrs of Japan on the day of Pentecost. Rome. Italy, 1862.

History of the Crown of Aragon. Reign of James I "The Conqueror". Funeral of William II of Bearne and Ramon Moncada (14th September 1229). The burial ceremony was held in the Bendinat mountain range. Guillermo and Ramón de Moncada died on 12 September 1229, during the conquest of the island of Majorca (1229-1231). Engraving. Historia del Rey de Aragón Don Jaime I, el Conquistador (History of the King of Aragon James I the Conqueror). Published in Valencia, 1848.

Jesus is brought before Annas. Colored Illustration for The life of Our Lord Jesus Christ written by the four evangelists, 1853

Promulgation of an Edict. Engraving by Albert Coinchon after a miniature in "Anciennete des Juifs", a 15th-century manuscript (French translation of the "History of Josephus"). "Moeurs, usages et costumes au moyen-age et a l'epoque de la Renaissance", by Paul Lacroix. Paris, 1878.

The Cadaver Synod or the Cadaver Trial, the posthumous ecclesiastical trial of Pope Formosus, by Pope Stephen VI

Pope Xystus (Sixtus) II Pope and Saint, handing to St. Laurentius (in 258) the treasures of the Church to be distributed amongst the poor Date: reigned 257 - 258

Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-1587) and Queen consort of France. Mary Stuart on the scaffold. Engraving in "Almanaque de la Ilustracion", 1880.

Benedict of Nursia (480-547). Italian Christian monk. Founder of the Benedictine Order. Benedict died surrounded by his disciples on 21 March 547, in the abbey of Montecasino. Funeral of Saint Benedict. Engraving by Huyot after a fresco by Spinello Aretino in the church of San Miniato al Monte, Florence, Italy, 1388. "Vie Militaire et Religieuse au Moyen Age et a l'Epoque de la Renaissance". Paris, 1877.

Jan Hus, the Bohemian reformer, was condemned for heresy at the Council of Constance (1414 to 1418) and burned at the stake on 6 July 1415, school picture, authentic reproduction of a school mural, around 1911, exact date unknown, Historical

Toll on Markets levied by a Cleric from a 15th century painted window in the cathedral of Tournay

IV Council of Toledo, 633. Convened by Visigothic king Sisenand and presided by Isidore of Seville. The Spanish and American Illustration, 1884.

Mourning and Farewell, Family says goodbye to their old grandfather sitting on his deathbed, 1890, France, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th-century painting, Europe

Mourning and Farewell, Family says goodbye to their old grandfather sitting on his deathbed, 1890, France, Historic, digitally restored reproduction o...

Solomon receiving the Queen of Sheba. Old Testament. Antique bible illustration by Gustave Dore (1832-1883)

THE ABBOT OF ARBROATH BEFORE KING EDWARD

Disputation between Dr Martin Luther, Andreas Bodenstein and Johann Eck, Leipzig Disputation, 27 June to 15 July 1519 in the Leipzig Pleissenburg, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original

MORISCOS. DESCENDIENTES DE LOS MUSULMANES QUE QUEDARON EN LA PENINSULA DESPUES DE LA RECONQUISTA. " BAUTIZO DE MORISCOS EN GRANADA " , AÑO 1500. GRABADO COLOREADO. ILUSTRACION ESPAÑOLA Y AMERICANA. REINADO DE LOS REYES CATOLICOS.

The Enfeoffment of Burgrave Frederick of Nuremberg with the Mark of Brandenburg, the Electorship and the Sceptre of the Arch Chamberlain of Constance, 18 April 1417, Germany, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, exact date unknown, Europe

The Captured Women of the First Crusade in Jerusalem, Historical, digital reproduction of an original 19th century original

Sir Walter Scott presenting the Cross of St Andrew to King George IV, 1822. Artist: Unknown

The Judgment of Solomon is a story from the Hebrew Bible in which King Solomon of Israel ruled between two women both claiming to be the mother of a child., Illustration from the Dore Bible 1866. In 1866, the French artist and illustrator Gustave Doré (18321883), published a series of 241 wood engravings for a new deluxe edition of the 1843 French translation of the Vulgate Bible, popularly known as the Bible de Tours. This new edition was known as La Grande Bible de Tours and its illustrations were immensely successful.

Venice, the newly elected Doge walks in procession through the market place, ca 1380, Italy, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, exact date unknown, Europe

Ali ibn Hammud al-Nasir (d. 1018). Sixth caliph of the Caliphate of Cordoba (1016-1018). He was appointed governor of Ceuta by Caliph Sulayman al-Musta'in. Ali ibn Hammud conspired against the Caliph Sulayman al-Musta'in and, after gaining entry into Cordoba, was proclaimed Caliph on 1 July 1016. He ordered Sulayman, his father and brother to be imprisoned and killed. "... Seized Sulayman and ordered behead him". Engraving by Serra Pausas. "Glorias Espanolas" (Glories of Spain). Volume II. Published in Barcelona, 1890.

Liutprand, King of the Lombards from 712 to 744, at Saint Peter's tomb

Christoph I von Wuerttemberg visiting a school in a converted monastery, historical engraving, 1883

Coronation of Queen Victoria at Westminster Abbey, London, 28 June 1838, (1900). Artist: Unknown

Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, on the left side parish priest Bugenhagen, on the right side witness Dr. Jonas, Abel and the painter Lucas Cranach

PARIS. EXPULSION DE LOS PADRES CAPUCHINOS de su convento de la Rue de la Santé (1880). Francia. Grabado.

Inquisition. Holy Office in Flanders. 16th-17th century. Engraving.

Imprisoning of Paul Melchers, 1813, 1895, Cardinal and Archbishop of Cologne, woodcut, Germany, Europe

Illustration the Crown Being Offered to Lady Jane Grey 1553

The Empress Matilda, daughter of Henry I, refuses the plea of King Stephen's wife, Matilda, to release him

Charlemagne (742-814). King of the Franks (768-814), the Lombards (774-814) and emperor of the Western Roman Empire (800-814). Charlemagne dictating his capitularies. Ordinances established by Charlemagne from 789 to 813 to regulate religious life in the Frankish kingdom. Engraving. "Los Héroes y las Grandezas de la Tierra". Volume V. 1855.

Bolswert, Boëtius Adamsz., Nederlanden, Het Mirakel van Amsterdam (copy), 1345, De communie, 15, The priest leads the communion. On the altar the monstrance in radiant light. Print no. 15 from the series of 16 representations of The Miracle of Amsterdam, after the events of 15 March 1345. Copies after the series of Bolswert. Below the representation in the plate engraved a six-line verse in Latin, below that a six-line verse in letterpress in Dutch., print, prent, prints, prenten, Frederik Muller Historieplaten, height 115 mm, width 83 mm, print maker, prentmaker, 1639 - 1699, second quarter 17th century, tweede kwart 17e eeuw, third quarter 17th century, derde kwart 17e eeuw, fourth quarter 17th century, vier kwart 17e eeuw, paper, papier, engraving, graveren (drukprocedé), Work conception, Zuid-Nederlands, 1580 - 1633-03-25

Painting depicting the Reading of a Proclamation in Mediaeval Venice by Jacques Clément Wagrez (1846-1908) French painter. Dated 20th Century

Hugh de Puiset or Pudsey Bishop of Durham arrested by William Longchamp 1190

Buys, Jacobus, Netherlands, Vinkeles, Reinier (I), Dirk VI begs the bishop of Utrecht for forgiveness, 1146, Dirk VI, count of Holland, begs Hartbert, bishop of Utrecht for forgiveness. According to FM in the year 1143. In reality this took place in the year 1146. Dirk besieged the city of Utrecht. When the bishop threatened to excommunicate the count, Dirk repented and asked the bishop for forgiveness. The bishop forgives the count, who kneels before him barefoot and bareheaded, for his actions., print, engraving, history print, prints, Frederik Muller History plates, height 148 mm, width 88 mm, Northern Netherlands, 1741-06-19 - 1816-01-30, print maker, printmaker, 1789 - 1789, fourth quarter 18th century, paper, etching, etchings, 1724-11-19 - 1801-04-07, intermediary draughtsman

John Huss, c.1371-1415, at Constance. From the picture by V. Brozik from the book The Outline of History by H.G.Wells Volume 2, published 1920.

Muerte de San Benito de Nursia (480-547) en marzo del 547, rodeado de todos sus religiosos. Reproducción de un fresco de 1390. Grabado de 1877.

CHARLES VII, 1403-61 King of France, entering Rouen, France, 1450, engraving after the Chronicles of Monstrelet

Martin Luther, his wedding. Marriage to Katharina von Bora, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original

Saint Rose of Viterbo: Pope Pius VI kisses the hand of her uncorrupted body, 1798. Engraving by P. Bonato after L. Scotti.

Papst Urban II., ca. 1035-1099, predigt den Ersten Kreuzzug auf dem Marktplatz während des Konzils von Clermont, Frankreich, 1095

The Enfeoffment of Burgrave Frederick of Nuremberg with the Mark of Brandenburg, the Electorship and the Sceptre of the Arch Chamberlain of Constance,...

The Wedding at Cana of Galilee (John 2:1) New Testament. Antique bible illustration by Gustave Dore (1832-1883)

Historia de España. Compromiso de Caspe, pacto establecido en 1412 por representantes de los reinos de Aragón, Valencia y Catalunya para elegir como nuevo rey a Fernando de Antequera, de la dinastía Trastámara, tras la muerte de Martín I de Aragón sin descendencia.

Wszyscy Święci w MNK Sypniewski, Feliks (1830 1902)

A Quaker meeting in the eighteenth century, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1843.

The dance of death: Death entertains a crowd in front of a tavern by showing that a crown weighs as much or as little as a pipe. Woodcut by Schmidt after Alfred Rethel, 1848.

Queen Anne with her privy council. Anne, 1665 -1714. Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland, 1702 - 1707. On 1 May 1707, under the Acts of Union, the kingdoms of England and Scotland united as a sin

The early 1900s caption reads: BETROTHAL OF MAXIMILIAN TO MARY OF BURGUNDY.It was this betrothal between the heiress of Burgundy and Maximilian of Austria that laid the foundation for all the wealth and territory which the Austrian house of Hapsburg gained by marriage. It is therefore a favorite subject with Austrian artists. The young folks themselves, however, thought little of the political importance of their match. They were, as the picture shows them, mutually attracted and thoroughly in love.

Queen Elizabeth I on her deathbed. From The National and Domestic History of England by William Aubrey published London circa 1890

Noble people come out of church and give alms to the poor, after church beggars, donations, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th centur...

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