Revocation Collection

Spitalfields silk workers winding and reeling silk , London, England, late 19th century
541920 Spitalfields silk workers winding and reeling silk , London, England, late 19th century. This enclave of the silk industry was founded by Huguenot refugees from France after Louis XIV's

Spitalfields silk weavers, Warner's workshops, Spitalfields, London, late 19th century
541919 Spitalfields silk weavers, Warner's workshops, Spitalfields, London, late 19th century. This enclave of the silk industry was founded by Huguenot refugees from France after Louis XIV's

Silk weaver at work in his cottage at Bethnal Green, London, England, late 19th century
541950 Silk weaver at work in his cottage at Bethnal Green, London, England, late 19th century. The Spitalfields silk industry was founded by Huguenot refugees from France after Louis XIV's

Spitalfields silk worker winding silk in her cottage, London, England, late 19th century
540151 Spitalfields silk worker winding silk in her cottage, London, England, late 19th century. This enclave of the silk industry was founded by Huguenot refugees from France after Louis XIV's

'The Revocation of the Edict of Nantes (1685) - Protestant Fugitives"; after M Leloir. 1890. Creator: Unknown
'The Revocation of the Edict of Nantes (1685) - Protestant Fugitives"; after M Leloir. 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

The Huguenots in England: French Huguenot refugees landing at Dover in 1685 (engraving)
606266 The Huguenots in England: French Huguenot refugees landing at Dover in 1685 (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Huguenots in England)

Allegory of the Church of Paris on the occasion of the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes
LSE3550911 Allegory of the Church of Paris on the occasion of the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes, 1685 (gouache on vellum) by Sevin, Pierre Paul (1650-1710); Musee de Notre Dame de Paris

Revocation of the Edict of Nantes (engraving)
965769 Revocation of the Edict of Nantes (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Revocation of the Edict of Nantes)

French Hoek (b / w photo)
3092310 French Hoek (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Hoek. Illustration for Picturesque South Africa (Dennis Edwards)

Cartoon depicting a husband and wife - the husband is responsible for his wife
5308620 Cartoon depicting a husband and wife - the husband is responsible for his wifes debts unless he published a revocation of his responsibilities by Du Maurier

Revocation of the Edict of Nantes, 1685 (engraving)
3626333 Revocation of the Edict of Nantes, 1685 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Revocation of the Edict of Nantes, 1685)

Fac-similes of Medals struck in Honour of the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes (engraving)
2791249 Fac-similes of Medals struck in Honour of the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Revocation of the Edict of Nantes (1685), Protestant Fugitives (litho)
1038360 The Revocation of the Edict of Nantes (1685), Protestant Fugitives (litho) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Revocation of the Edict of Nantes (1685)

Proclamation of the revocation of the Edict of Nantes by Louis XIV, 1685 (engraving)
3647518 Proclamation of the revocation of the Edict of Nantes by Louis XIV, 1685 (engraving) by Neuville, Alphonse Marie de (1835-85) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Louis XIV signed the revocation of the Edict of Nantes (litho)
LSE3550910 Louis XIV signed the revocation of the Edict of Nantes (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eLeonard de Selva; French, out of copyright

Louis XIV signing the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes (engraving)
2780869 Louis XIV signing the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes (engraving) by Houghton, Arthur Boyd (1836-75) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV (1050-1106) at the entrance
Henry IV (1050-1106). Holy Roman emperor. Henry IV at the entrance of the castle of Canossa (1077) to obtain the revocation of his excommunication of the Pope Gregory VII. Engraving

French Huguenot Refugees Landing at Dover in 1685
FRENCH HUGUENOT REFUGEES LANDING AT DOVER IN 1685. After the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes

Revocation of the Edict of Nantes, 1685, Jan Luyken, 1696

Protestants flee from France after the revocation of the Edict of Nantes, 1685-1686, Jan Luyken, 1696

REVOCATION OF NANTES EDICT on 18 October 1685. Drawing, 19th century

HUGUENOTS IN DOVER, 1685. French Huguenots landing at Dover, England, after the revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685. Engraving, English, 1885

Spitalfields silk worker winding silk in her cottage, London, England, late 19th century. This enclave of the silk industry was founded by Huguenot refugees from France after Louis XIVs Revocation of

A Spitalfields silk weaver: This man could earn 70p in a good week, but by this date the industry had declined and work was hard to come by

Silk weaver at work in his cottage at Bethnal Green, London, England, late 19th century. The Spitalfields silk industry was founded by Huguenot refugees from France after Louis XIVs Revocation of

Spitalfields silk weavers, Warners workshops, Spitalfields, London, late 19th century. This enclave of the silk industry was founded by Huguenot refugees from France after Louis XIVs Revocation of

Spitalfields silk workers winding and reeling silk, London, England, late 19th century. This enclave of the silk industry was founded by Huguenot refugees from France after Louis XIVs Revocation of

Weaving silk fringe, Spitalfields, London, England. This man could earn 3d (1. 25
Weaving silk fringe, Spitalfields, London, England. This man could earn 3d (1.25 pence) per hour when work was available. The Spitalfields silk industry was begun by Huguenot refugees who left France

FRENCH HUGUENOT REFUGEES LANDING AT DOVER IN 1685. After the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes

SWITZERLAND. Geneva. Reformation Wall. The Elector Prince of Brandenburg, Duke of Prussia, accepts in his states the French refugees victims of the revocation of the Nantes edict. Sculpture

EDICT OF NANTES, 1685. King Louis XIV of France renouncing the Edict of Nantes, declaring Protestantism illegal in France, 1685. Line engraving, Dutch, 18th century

Claude Brousson
CLAUDE BROUSSON French protestant minister, hanged for his views after the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes. Date: 1647 - 1698

Protestants Persecuted
Following the revocation of the Edit de Nantes, which promised religious toleration, protestants are officially persecuted : troops disperse an assembly in Provence

Temple Destroyed
With the revocation of the Edit de Nantes, which promised religious toleration, French protestants are officially persecuted : their temple at Charenton is demolished

Dragonnades
After the revocation of the Edit de Nantes, which promised religious toleration, French protestants are officially persecuted in the infamous dragonnades

Huguenot Settlers
Following the revocation of the Edict of Nantes, some Huguenots emigrate to South Africa and settle there, building homesteads

Camisards in London
CAMISARDS IN EXILE After the revocation of the Edict of Nantes, some French Camisards fled to London, where they held meetings which not everyone approved

French Protestants Meet
French protestants, forbidden to worship by Louis XIVs revocation of the Edict of Nantes, assemble in secret in the desert of the Cevennes

LOUVOIS
FRANCOIS MICHEL LE TELLIER marquis de LOUVOIS - autocratic French statesman who engineered the revocation of the Edit de Nantes and persecuted protestants

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"Revocation: A Dark Chapter in History" In the year 1685, a significant event unfolded that would forever alter the lives of many. The Revocation of the Edict of Nantes, signed by Louis XIV, marked a turning point for religious freedom and tolerance in France. Engraved depictions vividly capture the scenes surrounding this historical moment. One such engraving portrays French Huguenot refugees landing at Dover in England, seeking solace from persecution. Their arrival symbolizes hope amidst despair and highlights the impact on countless lives. An allegorical representation showcases the Church of Paris during this tumultuous time. It serves as a poignant reminder of how religious institutions were affected by this decision – their unity shattered by intolerance and division. The black-and-white photograph featuring French Hoek further emphasizes the consequences faced by those who refused to conform to Catholicism. This visual cue invites contemplation on individual struggles against an oppressive regime. A thought-provoking cartoon depicts a husband held responsible for his wife's beliefs – an illustration that underlines how personal freedoms were curtailed during this era. Such societal dynamics reveal the far-reaching implications brought about by revocation. Fac-similes of medals struck in honor of this event showcase both celebration and condemnation. These engravings encapsulate conflicting sentiments within society – some rejoicing over increased orthodoxy while others mourned lost liberties. Lithographs depicting Protestant fugitives fleeing persecution serve as haunting reminders of forced displacement caused by revocation. Families torn apart, communities uprooted; these images bear witness to human suffering resulting from religious intolerance. Another engraving captures Louis XIV himself signing away religious freedom with his signature upon parchment paper - an act that sealed the fate for thousands who dared to practice their faith openly. Lastly, we glimpse into history through an image portraying Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV at an entrance - perhaps serving as a cautionary tale about the dangers of religious persecution and its potential consequences.