Clerge Collection

Portrait of Armand Jean du Plessis, Cardinal de Richelieu, detail (oil on canvas
LRI4670294 Portrait of Armand Jean du Plessis, Cardinal de Richelieu, detail (oil on canvas, 17th century) by Champaigne, Philippe de (1602-74) (studio of)

King Dagobert I wonder when the goldsmith Saint Eloi presented his throne (engraving)
5944542 King Dagobert I wonder when the goldsmith Saint Eloi presented his throne (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

Judicial duels took place in the court of justice (engraving)
5944527 Judicial duels took place in the court of justice (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © Photo Josse.

Frere Jean des Entommeures or Cardinal Jean du Bellay (1492 or 1498-1560) - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes
JEB4934509 Frere Jean des Entommeures or Cardinal Jean du Bellay (1492 or 1498-1560) - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553)

Frere Jean des Entommeures or Cardinal Jean du Bellay (1492 or 1498-1560) - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes
JEB4934792 Frere Jean des Entommeures or Cardinal Jean du Bellay (1492 or 1498-1560) - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553)

Panurge or Cardinal of Lorraine (John III of Lorraine or Guise, 1498-1550)
JEB4934535 Panurge or Cardinal of Lorraine (John III of Lorraine or Guise, 1498-1550) - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553)

Frere Jean des Entommeures or Cardinal Jean du Bellay (1492 or 1498-1560) - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes
JEB4935552 Frere Jean des Entommeures or Cardinal Jean du Bellay (1492 or 1498-1560) - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553)

An eveque gives the scholarship of luck to the nuns of the Tuscan order of "Zitelle"
VEN5028167 An eveque gives the scholarship of luck to the nuns of the Tuscan order of "Zitelle" (literally old poor girls) in the Church of Santa Maria della Steccata

Detail of the fresco depicting Saint Justus (? - 627), Archeveque of Canterbury, converted Northumbria to Christianity
VEN5033997 Detail of the fresco depicting Saint Justus (? - 627), Archeveque of Canterbury, converted Northumbria to Christianity

Cardinal Ugo Seguin de Billon. Fresco by Barisini Tommaso detto Tommaso da Modena (1325-1379)
VEN5027513 Cardinal Ugo Seguin de Billon. Fresco by Barisini Tommaso detto Tommaso da Modena (1325-1379) part of the cycle " Fourteen illustrious members of the Dominican Order""

Portrait of Agostino Rivarola (1758-1842), Italian cardinal. Anonymous painting of the 19th century
VEN5027278 Portrait of Agostino Rivarola (1758-1842), Italian cardinal. Anonymous painting of the 19th century. Biblioteca Civica, Faenza.; (add.info.: Portrait of Agostino Rivarola (1758-1842)

Saint Peter (San Pietro) consecrated Eveque Saint Apollinaire. Painting by Ercole Graziani The Young (1688-1765)
VEN5027892 Saint Peter (San Pietro) consecrated Eveque Saint Apollinaire. Painting by Ercole Graziani The Young (1688-1765) Church of St

Convocation of the General States by Jacques Necker (1732-1804): opening of the General States in Versailles on 5 May
DUV4205540 Convocation of the General States by Jacques Necker (1732-1804): opening of the General States in Versailles on 5 May 1789 in the presence of the Three Orders (Noblesse, Clerge)

A plump rich vicar with tobacco pipe and liquor ignores the entreaties of a poor old woman
FLO4718115 A plump rich vicar with tobacco pipe and liquor ignores the entreaties of a poor old woman. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin

The pope. The Pope crowns an emperor, who kneels before him, accompanied by two cardinals
FLO4675846 The pope. The Pope crowns an emperor, who kneels before him, accompanied by two cardinals, one of whom is ridiculously personified by Death. In the background there are eveques

The mystical press, stained glass painted with the enamel (circa 1620), which was long believed to be offered by a wine
YOU4419849 The mystical press, stained glass painted with the enamel (circa 1620), which was long believed to be offered by a wine merchant churchwarden

Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III
JOC4401115 Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, dit Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808-1873)

Edmund Elys or Ellis, English clergy, poet and writer, 1633-1708. Copperplate engraving after W
FLO4636587 Edmund Elys or Ellis, English clergy, poet and writer, 1633-1708. Copperplate engraving after W. Faithorne, from William Richardson's Portraits Illustrating Granger's Biographical

Medals of Cyrenaean King Battus and Queen Pheretima 1,2,3, King Magas 4, the oracle of Ammon 5,6
FLO4620742 Medals of Cyrenaean King Battus and Queen Pheretima 1,2,3, King Magas 4, the oracle of Ammon 5,6, and Cyrenean priests 7,8

Emperor Heliogabalus (Elagabalus) (Heliogabale or Elagabale, Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, ca)
FLO4704183 Emperor Heliogabalus (Elagabalus) (Heliogabale or Elagabale, Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, ca. 203-222) in robes of a Phoenician warrior or Syrian priest making an offering

Two Roman Vestal Virgins, priestesses of Vesta. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's "
FLO4704713 Two Roman Vestal Virgins, priestesses of Vesta. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of

Two Roman men wearing the dalmatic (tunic) and lorum (sash), and a priestess of the goddess Isis
FLO4704582 Two Roman men wearing the dalmatic (tunic) and lorum (sash), and a priestess of the goddess Isis. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture

Japanese costume, circa 1800: a priest, a woman wearing gueta (wooden sandals)
FLO4634331 Japanese costume, circa 1800: a priest, a woman wearing gueta (wooden sandals), a man in official costume with his cane, a beggar monk

A Chinese man in a fur coat, accompanied by a child and a monk from the Potala Palace in Lhasa (Tibet-China)
FLO4634172 A Chinese man in a fur coat, accompanied by a child and a monk from the Potala Palace in Lhasa (Tibet-China). Lithography for the book

Berber magistrate, soldier and priest, North Africa, early 19th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea
FLO4620816 Berber magistrate, soldier and priest, North Africa, early 19th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Costumes of religious elite of Ouidah, Benin, and an idol of black clay with a crown of lizards
FLO4620031 Costumes of religious elite of Ouidah, Benin, and an idol of black clay with a crown of lizards, snakes and feathers seated on a pedestal

Tibetan Buddhism: Dalai Lama sitting on a pillow holding his prayer rosary and various statuettes of deities
FLO4634264 Tibetan Buddhism: Dalai Lama sitting on a pillow holding his prayer rosary and various statuettes of deities. Lithography for the book

Stage costume in the Watteau style for Le Petite Abbe (a play by Bocage and Liorat with music by Grisart)
FLO4565154 Stage costume in the Watteau style for Le Petite Abbe (a play by Bocage and Liorat with music by Grisart). In silk suit with short cape, shoes with silver buckles, and tricorn

Cover of the book " The Adventures of Maitre Renard" (Renart's Roman), ed
LSE4103035 Cover of the book " The Adventures of Maitre Renard" (Renart's Roman), ed. Delagrave Drawings by Joseph Porphyre Pinchon (1871-1953), text by Georges Le Cordier by Pinchon

French Revolution: destruction of feodal titles, abolition of the privileges of the nobility and the clerk
DUV4205556 French Revolution: destruction of feodal titles, abolition of the privileges of the nobility and the clerk (seigneurial rights, dime...) night of 4 August 1789

Chinese bonze - Chinese monk with palm leaf hat sitting in front of a pagoda - Handcoloured woodcut by Vermorcken after
FLO4723298 Chinese bonze - Chinese monk with palm leaf hat sitting in front of a pagoda - Handcoloured woodcut by Vermorcken after an illustration by H

Saint Bernardino of Siena (Bernardino da Siena or Bernardino degli Albizzeschi), Saint Catherine of Alexandria
YOU4418777 Saint Bernardino of Siena (Bernardino da Siena or Bernardino degli Albizzeschi), Saint Catherine of Alexandria, Saint Louis of Toulouse (San Ludovico di Tolosa, Louis d'Anjou)

Tobias Matthew, Archbishop of York, 1546-1628. Copperplate engraving after Reginold Elstrack from William Richard's
FLO4636643 Tobias Matthew, Archbishop of York, 1546-1628. Copperplate engraving after Reginold Elstrack from William Richard's Portraits Illustrating Granger's Biographical History of

Edward Rainbow, Bishop of Carlisle, 1608-1684. Copperplate engraving from William Richard's Portraits Illustrating
FLO4636451 Edward Rainbow, Bishop of Carlisle, 1608-1684. Copperplate engraving from William Richard's Portraits Illustrating Granger's Biographical History of England, London, 1792-1812

Egyptian sacrificial priest and another priest with harp. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von
FLO4703430 Egyptian sacrificial priest and another priest with harp. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People

Phrygian priest (seated) and King Priamus in Phrygian cloak. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von
FLO4703859 Phrygian priest (seated) and King Priamus in Phrygian cloak. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal

Elevation of the Host - Elevation of the Sacred Host. Page on " Gospels of Paris to use of Charles
CUL4868252 Elevation of the Host - Elevation of the Sacred Host. Page on " Gospels of Paris to use of Charles, Duke of Angouleme." Early 16th century. English School

Shintoism: a priest - Shinto priest - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo
CSO4980144 Shintoism: a priest - Shinto priest - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info.: Shintoism: a priest - Shinto priest - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo); Photo © DDF

Abbess. Death, grotestically crowned with flags or feathers, seized the poor abbess with her scapular
FLO4675539 Abbess. Death, grotestically crowned with flags or feathers, seized the poor abbess with her scapular. A nun at the door of the convent, with her hands raised

Panurge or Cardinal of Lorraine (John III of Lorraine or Guise, 1498-1550)
JEB4934628 Panurge or Cardinal of Lorraine (John III of Lorraine or Guise, 1498-1550) - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553)

The Angels: Detail of the painting " Madonna with the Saints" by Carlo Francesco Nuvolone (1609-1662)
VEN5034153 The Angels: Detail of the painting " Madonna with the Saints" by Carlo Francesco Nuvolone (1609-1662), 17th century

Representation of Alexander Sauli in glory (or St. Alexander, 1534-1592 or 1593)
QUA5034770 Representation of Alexander Sauli in glory (or St. Alexander, 1534-1592 or 1593) Painting by Mattia Bortoloni (1695-1750) Milan Chiesa di Santi Apostoli Paolo e Barnaba; (add.info)

Portrait of Cardinal Giuseppe Albani (1750-1834). Anonymous painting. Pinacoteca Civica, Forli
VEN5032798 Portrait of Cardinal Giuseppe Albani (1750-1834). Anonymous painting. Pinacoteca Civica, Forli.; (add.info.: Portrait of Cardinal Giuseppe Albani (1750-1834). Anonymous painting

Christian priests of Abyssinia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient
FLO4619836 Christian priests of Abyssinia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World

Portrait of Cardinal Adolphe Perraud (1828-1906), French eveque, historian and academician
JEB4839505 Portrait of Cardinal Adolphe Perraud (1828-1906), French eveque, historian and academician.; (add.info.: Portrait of Cardinal Adolphe Perraud (1828-1906), French eveque

Panurge or Cardinal of Lorraine (John III of Lorraine or Guise, 1498-1550)
JEB4934208 Panurge or Cardinal of Lorraine (John III of Lorraine or Guise, 1498-1550) - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553)

Papimane Girl - Engraving 1823 in " Drolatic Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553)
JEB4933640 Papimane Girl - Engraving 1823 in " Drolatic Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553) - (The Capricious Dreams of Pantagruel) - Private Collection; (add.info)

Panurge or Cardinal of Lorraine (John III of Lorraine or Guise, 1498-1550)
JEB4933103 Panurge or Cardinal of Lorraine (John III of Lorraine or Guise, 1498-1550) - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553)

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"Clergy: A Tapestry of Faith, Power, and Controversy" Step into the world of clergy through captivating portraits and historical events that shaped their roles in society. In the detailed portrait of Armand Jean du Plessis, Cardinal de Richelieu, we witness the commanding presence of a powerful figure who played a significant role in French politics. Moving to Milan's Palace of Justice, we encounter an intriguing marble bas-relief depicting "Fascist justice" sitting on the Tree of Good and Evil—a thought-provoking representation that raises questions about justice itself. The sacraments come alive through stunning oil paintings capturing moments like marriage, confirmation, and extreme anointing—each portraying the essence of Christian life. Delving into alphabets engraved within "Alphabet, " we discover how words like Angel and Abbe hold profound meanings within religious contexts while reflecting cultural diversity with Arabic influences. A mesmerizing depiction unfolds as Saint Anne is surrounded by her three successive husbands—an artwork showcasing familial ties intertwined with spiritual significance. Henri Gregoire's portrait introduces us to a revolutionary anti-slavery ecclesiastic whose beliefs challenged societal norms during the 18th century—a testament to the power clergymen held beyond religious realms. Tragic moments in history are also captured; from Louis XVI's death to the massacre of constitutional priests during France's War of Vendee—their stories remind us that even those dedicated to faith were not immune to political turmoil or violence. Gilles de Rais' execution for murder and heresy transports us back to medieval times when religion clashed with dark deeds—an eerie reminder that corruption can infiltrate even those entrusted with divine duties. Lastly, we witness Savonarola's interrogation—a pivotal moment where his outspokenness against Pope Alexander VI led him down a path towards excommunication and ultimately execution—highlighting both courage and consequences faced by individuals challenging established authority.