Papal Bull Collection

Papal Bull issued in 1520 against the Reformation leader Martin Luther
3330356 Papal Bull issued in 1520 against the Reformation leader Martin Luther; (add.info.: Papal Bull issued in 1520 against the Reformation leader Martin Luther (1483-1546)

King Henry II of England presenting the papal bull of 1155 that allowed him to invade
3656188 King Henry II of England presenting the papal bull of 1155 that allowed him to invade, govern and rule Ireland (engraving) by Warren

Leo X pronouncing the Bull of the Lords Steel
619655 Leo X pronouncing the Bull of the Lords Steel, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Luther Burning the Popes Bull, illustration from
619654 Luther Burning the Popes Bull, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Martin Luther burns the Papal Bull in 1520 (colour litho)
3641287 Martin Luther burns the Papal Bull in 1520 (colour litho) by Lessing, Carl Friedrich (1808-80) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martin Luther burns the Papal Bull in 1520)

Martin Luther burning the papal bull in Wittenberg, 1520 (engraving)
3647401 Martin Luther burning the papal bull in Wittenberg, 1520 (engraving) by Trenkwald, Josef Mathias (1824-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Martin Luther burning the papal bull in Wittenberg, Germany, 1520 (engraving)
6000621 Martin Luther burning the papal bull in Wittenberg, Germany, 1520 (engraving) by Martersteig, Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich (1814-1899); Private Collection; (add.info)

Preparatory notes for the Concordat, 22 November 1800, (1921). Creator: Unknown
Preparatory notes for the Concordat, 22 November 1800, (1921). Notes preparatoires au Concordat. The Concordat of 1801 was an agreement between Napoleon Bonaparte

Bull of Pope Clement VII. Against Henry VIIIs Divorce, 1530, (1903). From Social England, Volume III, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A

The City of Augsburg forced to accept Catholic Domination in 1629 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF308787 The City of Augsburg forced to accept Catholic Domination in 1629 (engraving) (b/w photo) by German School, (17th century); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Pope Paul III (1468-1549) Receiving the Rule of the Society of Jesus, 1540 (engraving)
XIR184728 Pope Paul III (1468-1549) Receiving the Rule of the Society of Jesus, 1540 (engraving) by Malloy, C. (16th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

PAPAL BULL, 1773. Title page of the Bull of Pope Clement XIV suppressing the Jesuits, printed in parallel Latin and Italian for the benefit of ordinary citizens, 1773

Leo Xs Papal Bull
Martin Luther (1483 - 1546) German Protestant reformer. Title page of Leo Xs Papal Bull excommunicating him. 1520

PREL2A-00028
Martin Luther in Wittenberg burning Pope Leo Xs Bull of excommunication, 1521. Hand colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"Papal Bull: The Power and Protest" Throughout history, the issuance of papal bulls has shaped the course of nations and sparked fiery debates. One such instance was King Henry II of England presenting the papal bull of 1155, granting him authority to invade, govern, and rule Ireland. This engraving captures a pivotal moment in Irish history. Another notable event occurred when Leo X pronounced the Bull of the Lords Steel. This powerful decree aimed to suppress heresy and maintain Catholic orthodoxy during a time when Martin Luther's teachings were gaining momentum. Luther himself responded by burning the Pope's bull in defiance, as depicted in an illustration from 'The Life and Times of Martin Luther. ' The clash between Luther and Rome continued with a papal bull issued by Pope Leo X against the erroneous Martin Luther. In response, Luther burned this very document in Wittenberg, Germany - an act that symbolized his rejection of papal authority. Papal bulls also played a role in transferring patronage rights within churches. A significant example is seen through a depiction of a papal bull transferring church patronage to Belgern. Centuries later, even Napoleon Bonaparte found himself entangled with these influential decrees. Preparatory notes for the Concordat highlight negotiations between Napoleon and Pope Pius VII regarding religious matters. In yet another historical twist involving England's monarchy, we witness Pope Clement VII issuing a bull against Henry VIII's divorce from Catherine of Aragon in 1530 – fueling tensions that would ultimately lead to England breaking away from Rome. Martin Luther remained at odds with Rome until his death; he became synonymous with protestant reform movements across Europe. An engraving portrays him defiantly burning yet another papal bull at Wittenberg – an iconic moment that encapsulates his unwavering commitment to challenging traditional Catholic doctrine. Martin Luther's legacy endures as one who dared question established norms while advocating for religious freedom and reform.