Excommunication Collection

John (1167-1216) King of England from 1199, engraved by the artist (engraving)
STC99261 John (1167-1216) King of England from 1199, engraved by the artist (engraving) by Vertue, George (1684-1756); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The excommunication of Philip II August
7261200 The excommunication of Philip II August; Private Collection; (add.info.: The excommunication of Philip II August, King of France (1180-1223) by Pope Innocent III

Martin Luther is burning the bull of excommunication infront of the Elstergate in Wittenberg 1520
UTD4926900 Martin Luther is burning the bull of excommunication infront of the Elstergate in Wittenberg 1520, coloured image (artist unknown) from : " Doktor Luthers Leben

Martin Luther is burning the bull of excommunication infront of the Elstergate in Wittenberg 1520
UTD4926825 Martin Luther is burning the bull of excommunication infront of the Elstergate in Wittenberg 1520, coloured image (artist unknown) from : " Doktor Luthers Leben

History of Religions: Martin Luther (1483-1546) a Wittenberg burns the bubble of excommunication made by Pope Leon X
NWI4939623 History of Religions: Martin Luther (1483-1546) a Wittenberg burns the bubble of excommunication made by Pope Leon X, 1521

Martin Luther is burning the bull of excommunication in front of the Elstergate in Wittenberg 1520, 1887 (engraving)
UTD4914677 Martin Luther is burning the bull of excommunication in front of the Elstergate in Wittenberg 1520, 1887 (engraving); (add.info)

History of Religions: Martin Luther (1483-1546) a Wittenberg burns the bubble of excommunication made by Pope Leon X
ELD4852551 History of Religions: Martin Luther (1483-1546) a Wittenberg burns the bubble of excommunication made by Pope Leon X, 16/12/1520

Excommunication of the King of France Robert II called Robert the Pious (972-1031)
ELD4855792 Excommunication of the King of France Robert II called Robert the Pious (972-1031) in 998 to marry his cousin Berthe of Burgundy

The first excommunication of a prince, Bishop Ambrose of Milan refused to let Emperor Theodosius enter the church
UIG5414269 The first excommunication of a prince, Bishop Ambrose of Milan refused to let Emperor Theodosius enter the church and excommunicated him, historical engraving, about 1888; UIG.

Queril of the investitures, penitence of Canossa: a Canossa, Emperor Henry IV of the Holy Roman Empire Germanic
ELD4928697 Queril of the investitures, penitence of Canossa: a Canossa, Emperor Henry IV of the Holy Roman Empire Germanic (1050-1106) in penitent dress ((The walk of Canossa)

Martin Luther (1483-1546) a Wittenberg burns the bubble of excommunication made by Pope Leon X
ELD4918880 Martin Luther (1483-1546) a Wittenberg burns the bubble of excommunication made by Pope Leon X, 16/12/1520 - (Martin Luther publicly burns papal bull of excommunication)

Jan Hus Before the Council of Constance, 1415 (1926). Artist: Vaclav Brozik
Jan Hus Before the Council of Constance, 1415 (1926). From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 2: Builders of the Church, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

The Excommunication of Robert the Pious, 1875. Artist: Jean-Paul Laurens
The Excommunication of Robert the Pious, 1875. Nicknamed the Pious, Robert II (972-1031) was King of France from 996. He was temporarily excommunicated by Pope Gregory V

Martin Luther in front of the Emperor Charles, beside him his brother Ferdinand, 1850s (engraving)
UTD4915279 Martin Luther in front of the Emperor Charles, beside him his brother Ferdinand, 1850s (engraving) by Konig, Gustav Ferdinand Leopold (1808-69); (add.info)

Martin Luther is burning the bull of excommunication, 1520, 1850s (engraving)
UTD4915058 Martin Luther is burning the bull of excommunication, 1520, 1850s (engraving) by Konig, Gustav Ferdinand Leopold (1808-69); (add.info.: Illustration from : "Dr)

The Excommunication of Emperor Frederic II of Hohenstaufen (1194-1250) in 1245 (Excommunication of Frederick II)
ELD4955105 The Excommunication of Emperor Frederic II of Hohenstaufen (1194-1250) in 1245 (Excommunication of Frederick II)

The King of the Romans Henry IV passing the pass of Mount Cenis to cross the Alps
ELD4886326 The King of the Romans Henry IV passing the pass of Mount Cenis to cross the Alps and go to the Countess Mathilde of Tuscany to Canossa where Pope Gregoire VII

Queril of the investitures, penitence of Canossa: In Canossa, Emperor Henry IV of the Holy Roman Empire (1050-1106)
ELD4882270 Queril of the investitures, penitence of Canossa: In Canossa, Emperor Henry IV of the Holy Roman Empire (1050-1106)

Queril des investitures (1075-1122): a synod of German eveques, councillors of Emperor Henry IV
ELD4849252 Queril des investitures (1075-1122): a synod of German eveques, councillors of Emperor Henry IV, reunited in Worms in January 1076 asks Pope Gregoire VII to renounce his office

Barefoot, clad in a hair shirt, Henry appeared before the gates, begging for admission
STC232154 Barefoot, clad in a hair shirt, Henry appeared before the gates, begging for admission, illustration from A History of Germany by H.E. Marshall, 1913 (colour litho) by Michael, Arthur C

Excommunication by "Bell, Book, and Candle"(engraving)
7192296 Excommunication by " Bell, Book, and Candle" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Excommunication by " Bell, Book)

Saint Ambroise et l empereur Theodose I (Saint Ambrose and the Emperor Theodosius)
FIA5372142 Saint Ambroise et l empereur Theodose I (Saint Ambrose and the Emperor Theodosius). Excommunication de Theodose Ier (Flavius Theodosius ou Theodose le Grand (347-395)

A Bull of Excommunication (engraving)
7178056 A Bull of Excommunication (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bull of Excommunication)

Martin Luthers room (1483-1546) in Wartburg where he took refuge after his
LSE4329272 Martin Luthers room (1483-1546) in Wartburg where he took refuge after his excommunication in 1521, with his portrait and those of his parents above the desk

Pope Adrien II (792-872) handed over to one of his legates a bubble of excommunication
LSE4113091 Pope Adrien II (792-872) handed over to one of his legates a bubble of excommunication against Lord Normand. Engraving - in " History of the Popes", sd. 19th century

Martin Luther (1483-1546) a Wittenberg burns the bubble of excommunication made by Pope
GIA4727666 Martin Luther (1483-1546) a Wittenberg burns the bubble of excommunication made by Pope Leon X, 16/12/1520 - (Martin Luther publicly burns papal bull of excommunication)

The excommunication of Bouchard d Avesnes (1180-1244
XEE4135465 The excommunication of Bouchard d Avesnes (1180-1244) on 19 January 1235 by Pope Innocent III to marry Marguerite, Countess of Flanders and Hainaut (1202-1280) while he had been a priest

Excommunicated (litho)
5997700 Excommunicated (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Excommunicated)

Life of Martin Luther and Heroes of the Reformation!, pub. 1874 (colour lithograph)
2836259 Life of Martin Luther and Heroes of the Reformation!, pub. 1874 (colour lithograph) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cartoon, Mumbo Jumbo (Napoleon III)
Cartoon, Mumbo Jumbo. The Pope threatens Napoleon III, the French Emperor, with excommunication. An accompanying poem begins: Mumbo Jumbo was a Guy, Frightened people formerly

Martin Luther (1483-1546) Burning the Papal Bull (colour litho)
CHT201758 Martin Luther (1483-1546) Burning the Papal Bull (colour litho) by Lessing, Carl Friedrich (1808-80) (after); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; German, out of copyright

Pope Pius VII (1742 - 1823) excommuned Napoleon Bonaparte on 10 June 1809
GIA4718459 Pope Pius VII (1742 - 1823) excommuned Napoleon Bonaparte on 10 June 1809. Engraving of the 19th century. by Unknown Artist

Penance of Henry IV of Germany in Canossa - The German Emperor Henry IV (1050 - 1106
GIA4727473 Penance of Henry IV of Germany in Canossa - The German Emperor Henry IV (1050 - 1106) a Canossa (The penance of the Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV, Canossa, Italy, January 1077)

Scene of excommunication under the Capetians: we lay the cross on the steps of the altar
XEE4409338 Scene of excommunication under the Capetians: we lay the cross on the steps of the altar, we reverse the candles lit, while the clergymen assemble cursed excommunia. 10th century

L Excommunication de Robert. Excommunication of King Robert II of France by Pope Gregory V for marrying Bertha of
6029310 L Excommunication de Robert. Excommunication of King Robert II of France by Pope Gregory V for marrying Bertha of Burgundy, his cousin, 998 (engraving) by Hamon

Raymond VI, Count of Toulouse, humbling himself at the Church of St Gilles in order to have his excommunication lifted
5233531 Raymond VI, Count of Toulouse, humbling himself at the Church of St Gilles in order to have his excommunication lifted, 1209 (engraving) by Cochin

Luther before the Diet at Worms, illustration from The History of Protestantism
619614 Luther before the Diet at Worms, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Edmund Rich, Archbishop of Canterbury, threatening King Henry III with excommunication, 1234 (engraving)
3647323 Edmund Rich, Archbishop of Canterbury, threatening King Henry III with excommunication, 1234 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edmund Rich)

Excommunication of King Robert the Pious of France for marrying within the proscribed limits (engraving)
2792887 Excommunication of King Robert the Pious of France for marrying within the proscribed limits (engraving) by Laurens

History of canonical law: "scene of communion (left
LRI4666799 History of canonical law: " scene of communion (left) and excommunication (right)" Miniature taken from " Decretales" by Giovanni d Andrea (1270/75-1348)

Illustration of Charles Leandre (1862-1934) for the Cover of Le Rire
ICA4866622 Illustration of Charles Leandre (1862-1934) for the Cover of Le Rire, 25/10/13 - At the Council of Pau: the excommunies - Religion Faith, President of the Republic, Chapeau

The Excommunication of Robert II (chromolitho)
667192 The Excommunication of Robert II (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Excommunication of Robert II)

Robert II the Pieux (c. 970-1031), king of France, excommunicated in 997 following his
XEE4414725 Robert II the Pieux (c. 970-1031), king of France, excommunicated in 997 following his marriage to his cousin Berthe of Burgundy. Engraving by Moreau the Young 18th century

Excommunication of Robert II the Pious in 998". The King of France
XEE4137242 Excommunication of Robert II the Pious in 998". The King of France, son of Hugues Capet, falls in love and marries his cousin Berthe of Burgundy despite the desaprobation of Pope

Excommunication of Robert II the Pious in 998. The King of France, son of Hugues Capet
JLJ4673928 Excommunication of Robert II the Pious in 998. The King of France, son of Hugues Capet, falls in love and marries his cousin Berthe of Burgundy despite the desaprobation of Pope Gregoire

Luther Burns the Popes Bull in 1520, 1882 (litho)
446529 Luther Burns the Popes Bull in 1520, 1882 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martin Luther (1483-1556) burning the Papal Bull on 10 December, 1520

Pius VII (Pius or Pio) (1742-1823) excommunicating Napoleon (1769-1821) in 1809
LSE4335264 Pius VII (Pius or Pio) (1742-1823) excommunicating Napoleon (1769-1821) in 1809. Engraving to illustrate Histoire des popes by Maurice Lachatre (1814-1900), librairie du progres, Paris

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"Excommunication: A Historical Journey of Power and Consequences" In the intricate engravings of history, we witness the weighty concept unfold before our eyes. From John, the King of England in the 12th century to Martin Luther challenging religious authority in the 16th century, these images capture pivotal moments that shaped societies. John, with his regal presence, ruled over England during a tumultuous time. Engraved by an artist's skilled hand, this depiction serves as a reminder of his reign from 1199 until his death in 1216. Yet even kings were not immune to excommunication's reach. Martin Luther stands defiantly before Emperor Charles and Ferdinand in another engraving from the 1850s. This portrayal captures Luther's audacious act against papal authority when he burned the bull in 1520. It was a bold move that ignited reformations within Christianity. The image depicting Emperor Frederic II being excommunicated in 1245 transports us further back into history. Drawn by Franco Mistrali for "Misteri del Vaticano" in 1866, it showcases how even emperors faced consequences for their actions. Ambrose of Milan refusing entry to Roman Emperor Theodosius I is yet another powerful scene captured through artistry. In this engraving dating back centuries ago, Ambrose demonstrates how spiritual leaders could wield their influence against temporal powers. Jan Hus' appearance before the Council of Constance in Vaclav Brozik's artwork speaks volumes about dissenting voices challenging established norms during medieval times. His defiance would ultimately lead to dire consequences but also inspire future generations seeking change. The penitence at Canossa holds immense significance as Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV humbled himself before Pope Gregoire VII on Mount Cenis pass while crossing Alps towards Countess Mathilde's residence. This iconic event symbolizes the power struggle between church and state.