Religious Conflict Collection

Cardinal Richelieu at the Siege of La Rochelle, 1628 (early 20th century). Armand Jean Duplessis, Duc de Richelieu (1585-1642), French prelate and statesman

Scene in the Birmingham No Popery riots, 1868 (1906). Rioting broke out after a lecture by the anti-Catholic campaigner William Murphy. From Cassells History of England, Vol. VI

Macedonians defending themselves with bombs against Turkish soldiers (colour litho)
2795764 Macedonians defending themselves with bombs against Turkish soldiers (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Boyarynya Morozova, 1887. Artist: Vasily Surikov
Boyarynya Morozova, 1887. Feodosia Morozova (1632-1675) was one of the leading figures of the Old Believer movement that split from the Russian Orthodox Church after 1666-1667 in protest at religious

The Boyar Morozova, 1887, (1965). Creator: Vasily Surikov
The Boyar Morozova, 1887, (1965). Detail showing distraught worshippers, from a painting depicting Feodosia Morozovas arrest by the Nikonians in 1671

The Crusades (chromolitho)
972407 The Crusades (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crusades. Illustration for Historia Universal by Cesar Cantu (J Seix)

Henry IV, King of France, Ivry-sur-Eure, 14 March 1590 (chromolitho)
972250 Henry IV, King of France, Ivry-sur-Eure, 14 March 1590 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry IV, King of France, Ivry-sur-Eure, 14 March 1590)

Pelagius of Asturias at Covadonga, Spain, c722 (chromolitho)
972408 Pelagius of Asturias at Covadonga, Spain, c722 (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pelagius of Asturias at Covadonga, Spain, c722)

An Abyssinian chief leading a raid against Somalis (colour litho)
2779378 An Abyssinian chief leading a raid against Somalis (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Abyssinian chief leading a raid against Somalis)

Godfrey of Bouillon, Frankish knight and crusader, 11th Century (chromolitho)
972396 Godfrey of Bouillon, Frankish knight and crusader, 11th Century (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Godfrey of Bouillon)

The Boyar Morozova (a study), 1881, (1965). Creator: Vasily Surikov
The Boyar Morozova (a study), 1881, (1965). Sketch for Boyarynya Morozova, a painting of 1887, depicting Feodosias arrest by the Nikonians in 1671

Peace with Spain, 1598 (engraving)
XJF276014 Peace with Spain, 1598 (engraving) by French School; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Paix avec L Espagne; Henry IV (1553-1610) of France and Philip II (1527-98)

Roman Catholic procession, City of London, 1679. The Solem Mock Procession of the Pope, Cardinalls, Jesuits, Fryers etc: through the City of London

Golden Gate, Jerusalem, Israel. The Golden Gate is the oldest gate in the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem. Standing on the site of a much earlier gate

Siege of La Rochelle, France, 1627 (1882-1884). During the Renaissance, La Rochelle adopted Protestant ideas, and from 1568 became a centre for the Huguenots

Luther at the Diet of Worms, 1882. Martin Luther (1483-1546) was a major inspiration behind the Reformation. He was excommunicated by Pope Leo IX in 1521 and declared an outlaw at the Diet of Worms

Converted Native Americanan and Powows, c17th century (c1880). A print from Cassells History of the United States, by Edmund Ollier, Volume I, Cassell Petter and Galpin, London, c1880

Samuel Gortons landing in America, c1636 (c1880). Artist: Whymper
Samuel Gortons landing in America, c1636 (c1880). Fearing persecution for his religious beliefs, Gorton (1592-1677) fled England for the American colonies in 1636

Burning of a heretic, c16th century (1882-1884). Artist: Spex
Burning of a heretic, c16th century (1882-1884). The 16th century saw increasing strife between French Catholics and Protestants, culminating in the French Wars of Religion (1562-1598)

Bernhard of Saxe-Weimar, German prince and general in the Thirty Years War, (1903). Bernhard of Saxe-Weimar (1604-1639) was on of the commanders on the Protestant side during the war

The chief military commanders of the Thirty Years War, 1618-1648 (1903). Albrecht von Wallenstein; Johann Tserclaes, Count of Tilly; Gustavus Adolphus, King of Sweden; Bernhard of Saxe-Weimar

The Siege of La Rochelle in October 1628, early 18th century. Artist: Arnold Frans Rubens
The Siege of La Rochelle in October 1628, early 18th century. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Tula, Russia

The fight against the Papacy and the Empire, 16th century. From the National Library of France, Paris

The Siege of La Rochelle, 1628 (20th century). During the Renaissance, La Rochelle adopted Protestant ideas, and from 1568 became a centre for the Huguenots

Stephen stoned to death in 36 AD
Apostle Stephen stoned to death for preaching Christianity, 36 AD. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Gustave Dore illustration

Charles V and Pope Clement VIII entering Bologna
Entry of Emperor Charles V and Pope Clement VIII into Bologna. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

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Syrian musicians play at the site of the damaged Roman amphitheatre in the ancient city of Palmyra in central Syria, during a tour organised by the Syrian army for journalists, on March 4, 2017

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Guy Fawkes brought before King James I after discovery of the Gunpowder Plot, 1605. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"Religious Conflict: A Glimpse into History's Turbulent Times" In the midst of Birmingham No Popery riots in 1868, captured by a striking photograph from 1906, we witness the fervor and tension that religious differences can ignite. The scene portrays a clash between Protestants and Catholics, highlighting the deep-rooted animosity that plagued societies for centuries. Traveling back further in time to 1628 during the Siege of La Rochelle, Cardinal Richelieu stands as a symbol of power amidst religious conflict. This early 20th-century depiction reminds us of the immense influence religion had on political affairs and how it often led to violence and bloodshed. Macedonians defending themselves with bombs against Turkish soldiers showcases another chapter in this tumultuous narrative. The color lithograph captures their desperate struggle for survival as they fight against an oppressive force driven by religious differences. Vasily Surikov's powerful artwork "The Boyar Morozova" transports us to Russia in 1887. It depicts Boyarynya Morozova, a prominent figure who refused to renounce her faith despite facing persecution. Her unwavering commitment serves as a testament to individuals' resilience when faced with religious conflicts. Moving across borders, we come across an engraving illustrating the Massacre of St Bartholomew during an English Embassy visit. This sepia photo from Cassells Illustrated History of England brings forth haunting images of violence committed under the guise of religious strife. Greek Orthodox wedding party massacred by Turks in Macedonia is portrayed through vivid color lithography. This chilling image serves as a reminder that even joyous occasions were not spared from brutal acts fueled by religious tensions. Armenians attacking a mosque depicted through vibrant color lithography sheds light on yet another facet of this complex issue - retaliatory violence perpetuated by different religious groups caught up in cycles of revenge and hatred. Actualites Geographiques, an engraving, captures the geographical scope of religious conflicts.