Chretiens Collection

LA SALLE AFTER DEATH
JEAN-BAPTISTE DE LA SALLE French churchman, educator and benefactor, founder of the Freres Chretiens (Christian brothers). Portrait done as he lay on his death bed. Date: 1651 - 1719

Agapes, Repas des premiers chretiens (engraving)
3625680 Agapes, Repas des premiers chretiens (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Agapes, Repas des premiers chretiens)

Juifs et chretiens chasses de Rome par l ordre de l empereur Claude (engraving)
3625676 Juifs et chretiens chasses de Rome par l ordre de l empereur Claude (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chretiens mariyrises par Neron (engraving)
3624109 Chretiens mariyrises par Neron (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chretiens mariyrises par Neron)

Les eveques pris pour juges de leurs differends par les chretiens (engraving)
3625682 Les eveques pris pour juges de leurs differends par les chretiens (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chretiens dans les catacombes (engraving)
3625702 Chretiens dans les catacombes (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chretiens dans les catacombes)

The Christian Martyrs Last Prayer, 1863-83 (oil on canvas)
WLT204675 The Christian Martyrs Last Prayer, 1863-83 (oil on canvas) by Gerome, Jean Leon (1824-1904); 87.9x150.1 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, USA; French, out of copyright

Plate 3 Le cabinet de la Bibliotheque Sainte
Plate 3, Le cabinet de la Bibliotheque de Sainte Genevieve: divise en deux parties: contenant les antiquitez de la religion des chretiens, des Egyptiens, and des Romains; des tombeaux

Plate I Le cabinet de la Bibliotheque Sainte
Plate I, Le cabinet de la Bibliotheque de Sainte Genevieve: divise en deux parties: contenant les antiquitez de la religion des chretiens, des Egyptiens, and des Romains; des tombeaux

Plate 5 Le cabinet de la Bibliotheque Sainte
Plate 5, Le cabinet de la Bibliotheque de Sainte Genevieve: divise en deux parties: contenant les antiquitez de la religion des chretiens, des Egyptiens, and des Romains; des tombeaux

Plate 40 Le cabinet de la Bibliotheque Sainte
Plate 40, Le cabinet de la Bibliotheque de Sainte Genevieve: divise en deux parties: contenant les antiquitez de la religion des chretiens, des Egyptiens, and des Romains; des tombeaux

LA Salle Statue - 2
JEAN-BAPTISTE DE LA SALLE French churchman, educator and benefactor, founder of the Freres Chretiens whose rules he is shown holding. Date: 1651 - 1719

LA Salle on Deathbed
JEAN-BAPTISTE DE LA SALLE French churchman, educator and benefactor, founder of the Freres Chretiens, surrounded by well-wishers on his deathbed. Date: 1651 - 1719

LA Salle Keeps Vigil
JEAN-BAPTISTE DE LA SALLE French churchman, educator and benefactor, founder of the Freres Chretiens, keeps vigil in the chapel, praying through the night. Date: 1651 - 1719

Antoine-Jean Duclos after Hubert Franazois Gravelot (French, 1742 - 1795), Quoi donc, les vrais Chretiens auraient tant de vertu!, etching and engraving

LA Salle Benefacting
JEAN-BAPTISTE DE LA SALLE French churchman, educator and benefactor, founder of the Freres Chretiens, distributes food to children and cripples. Date: 1651 - 1719

Jean-Baptiste LA Salle
JEAN-BAPTISTE DE LA SALLE French churchman, educator and benefactor, founder of the Freres Chretiens (Christian brothers). Date: 1651 - 1719

LA Salle Statue
JEAN-BAPTISTE DE LA SALLE French churchman, educator and benefactor, founder of the Freres Chretiens, depicted with two boys whom he helped to educate. Date: 1651 - 1719

LA Salle Writing
JEAN-BAPTISTE DE LA SALLE French churchman, educator and benefactor, founder of the Freres Chretiens, dedicates himself and his rule to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Date: 1651 - 1719

LA Salle in the Heavens
JEAN-BAPTISTE DE LA SALLE French churchman, educator and benefactor, founder of the Freres Chretiens, finds himself surrounded by cherubs when he gets to Heaven. Date: 1651 - 1719

LA Salles Last Prayer
JEAN-BAPTISTE DE LA SALLE French churchman, educator and benefactor, founder of the Freres Chretiens, quits his deathbed to receive the last rites. Date: 1651 - 1719

LA Salle as Teacher
JEAN-BAPTISTE DE LA SALLE French churchman, educator and benefactor, founder of the Freres Chretiens, depicted teaching a class of children. Date: 1651 - 1719

LA Salles Devotion
JEAN-BAPTISTE DE LA SALLE French churchman, educator and benefactor, founder of the Freres Chretiens, spurns a cardinals seat in his yearning for Jesus. Date: 1651 - 1719

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"Chrétiens: A Legacy of Faith, Persecution, and Resilience" In the wake of La Salle's passing, a somber atmosphere enveloped the Christian community. Their unwavering devotion to their beliefs had often resulted in persecution throughout history. One such tragic event was the Massacre of Christians in Turkey, depicted vividly in a color lithograph from Le Petit Journal on May 2nd, 1909. Yet amidst adversity, the early Christians found solace and strength through communal gatherings known as Agapes or Repas des premiers chrétiens. Engravings capture these intimate moments where believers shared meals together while nurturing their faith. However, not all eras were marked by harmony. Engravings depict Jews and Christians being expelled from Rome under Emperor Claudius' order - a testament to religious intolerance that persisted during ancient times. The reign of Nero saw an even darker chapter unfold for Christians as they became martyrs for their faith. The engraving portraying "Christians Martyrized by Nero" serves as a haunting reminder of those who paid the ultimate price for their belief system. Interestingly enough, disputes within Christianity were sometimes resolved by bishops acting as judges among fellow believers. This unique approach is captured in engravings showcasing "Bishops Adjudicating Disputes Amongst Christians. " Seeking refuge from persecution and practicing their faith clandestinely led many Christians to find sanctuary within catacombs – underground burial sites turned secret meeting places. Engravings depicting "Christians in Catacombs" reveal both the challenges faced and resilience displayed by these devout individuals. Artistic expressions also pay homage to Christian martyrs through powerful paintings like "The Christian Martyrs Last Prayer. " Painted between 1863-83 with oil on canvas, this masterpiece immortalizes the final moments before martyrdom with profound emotion. Beyond historical events and struggles lie figures like La Salle, whose legacy as a benefactor to the Christian community endures.