Schism Collection

Meeting of St. Augustine and the Donatists (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)
XIR307594 Meeting of St. Augustine and the Donatists (oil on canvas) (b/w photo) by Loo, Carle van (1705-65); Church of Notre-Dame-des-Victoires, Paris

Pope Urbanus VI
POPE URBANUS VI (Bartolommeo Prignano) After a stormy election, he acted so severely that most cardinals withdrew allegiance, leading to Avignon schism

Portrait of the Pope URBAN VI (1318-1389)(xylography)
CUL4933712 Portrait of the Pope URBAN VI (1318-1389)(xylography); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: URBAN VI (1318-1389). Xylography. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid

The Cessation of the Schism of Anacletus. Creator: Pietro da Pietri
The Cessation of the Schism of Anacletus, Unknown date

Illuminated page of Wenceslaus and Charles VI
3782300 Illuminated page of Wenceslaus and Charles VI; (add.info.: Illuminated page, with bordering, depicting Wenceslaus IV, King of Bohemia, and Charles VI, King of France)

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Sunrise over River Rhone, Pont Saint Benezet and Palais des Papes, Avignon, Provence, France (Large format sizes available). Date: 14/04/2010

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Sunrise over Pont Saint Benezet, Palais des Papes, and the medieval town of Avignon, Provence, France. Date: 14/04/2010

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Sunrise over River Rhone, Pont Saint Benezet and Palais des Papes, Avignon, Provence France. Date: 26/03/2009

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Pont St Benezet over River Rhone with Palais des Papes beyond, Avignon, Provence, France. Date: 20/01/2009

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Pont St Benezet over River Rhone with Palais des Papes beyond, Avignon, Provence, France. Date: 20/01/2009

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Pont St Benezet over River Rhone with Palais des Papes beyond, Avignon, Provence, France. Date: 20/01/2009

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The Palais des Papes (Pope's Palace), Avignon, Provence, France. Date: 20/01/2009

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Sunrise over River Rhone with Pont St Benezet and Palais des Papes beyond, Avignon, Provence, France. Date: 20/01/2009

Schism
Christophe Kiciak

CHARLES VI & WENCESLAUS CHARLES VI & WENCESLAUS
German Emperor Wenceslaus of Luxembourg With Charles VI of france holding ultimately unsuccessful negotiations to end the Papal Schism (setting is probably Rheims Cathedral). Date: Ca 1390

The end of the schism of Anacletus. The Antipope Anacletus II kneeling before Pope Innocent II, um 1700. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Antonio Pietro di Pietri Cessation Schism Anacletus
Antonio Pietro di Pietri, The Cessation of the Schism of Anacletus, The termination of Anacletus schism, painting, oil on canvas, Height, 97 cm (38.1 inches), Width, 62 cm (24.4 inches)

The Disruption of 1843
The interior of St Andrews Church, Edinburgh, at the first meeting of the General Assembly, where the Free Church of Scotland was formed, after members withdrew from the Church of Scotland

The American Twins, or North and South
North grapples with south as America is depicted at war with its own flesh and blood. Date: 1856

Jewish Samaritan High Priest and Scroll
Samaritan High Priest and the Old Abisha Pentateuch. The Samaritan Pentateuch, sometimes called Samaritan Torah is a version of the Hebrew language Pentateuch, the first five books of the Bible

Pope Martin V (1369-1431). Born Otto Colonna. Pope from 1417-1431. Portrait. Engraving. Colored

2604226; out of copyright

St. Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153) and William X (1099-1137) Duke of Aquitaine
XIR247270 St. Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153) and William X (1099-1137) Duke of Aquitaine (oil on canvas) by Pepyn or Pepin, Martin (1575-1642); 350.5x255 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Valenciennes

Caricature of the clergy at the Constituent Assembly of December 1790 refuting the
XIR177466 Caricature of the clergy at the Constituent Assembly of December 1790 refuting the imposition of the Civil Constitution on the Church, 1790 (pen & ink and wash on paper) by Desrais

Sigismund and Barbara of Celje at the Council of Constance In 1414 to settle the Western Schism. Sigismund 1368 -1437) was King of Hungary and Croatia1387 to 1437

URBAN VI (1318-1389). Xylography. SPAIN. Madrid. National Library

Council of Constance (1414-1418), called in order to end the Papal schism. Illustration of the Chronicle of the Council of

Entry of Antipope John XXIII (1360-1554) in Constance to celebrate Council of Constance (1414) convened by emperor Sigismund, to end Great Schism

Francois Pierre De Foix
FRANCOIS PIERRE DE FOIX French churchman, cardinal- archbishop of Arles, credited with concluding the papal schism - hence the slain dragon with his portrait. Date: 1386 - 1464

Pope Cornelius, pope and saint. Died 253. His greatest achievement lies in how he handled the Novatian Schism

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"Schism: A Historical Journey through Divisions and Discord" In the vast tapestry of human history, few events have left a more lasting impact than schisms. These ruptures in religious or political unity have shaped societies, challenged beliefs, and sparked conflicts that echo through the ages. From ancient clashes to modern-day divisions, let us embark on a captivating journey exploring the multifaceted nature of schism. Our first stop takes us back to the meeting of St. Augustine and the Donatists, depicted vividly in an oil-on-canvas masterpiece. This encounter between two factions within early Christianity laid bare their irreconcilable differences and set a precedent for future schismatic movements. Fast forward centuries later, we find ourselves amidst the turmoil surrounding Pope Urbanus VI. His controversial reign ignited tensions within Christendom as rival claimants emerged, leading to one of history's most infamous papal schisms. The Disruption of 1843 comes into focus next—a pivotal moment in Scottish church history when dissenting ministers broke away from the established Church of Scotland over issues related to patronage and spiritual independence. The illuminated page featuring Wenceslaus and Charles VI serves as a poignant reminder that even royal alliances could not always prevent fractures within empires. As we delve deeper into this intricate topic, an engraving depicting cruelties practiced by schismatics in England confronts us with harsh realities. It reminds us that division often breeds animosity and suffering among those who once shared common ground. Through black-and-white photographs like DDE-90029773 or DDE-90029772, we glimpse moments frozen in time—visual reminders of how deeply rooted these divisions can be across cultures and continents. Yet amid all this discordance lies hope for reconciliation—the desire to heal wounds inflicted by schism throughout history is evident in images such as DDE-90029670 or DDE-90029592 where individuals strive to bridge divides and mend broken bonds.