Absolution Collection

Matania - Last Absolution of the Munsters
The Last General Absolution of the Munsters at Rue du Bois - painting by Fortunino Matania. This painting relates to an incident in France in May of 1915

Fleisch macht Fleisch (Meat Gives Meat), 1555. Found in the Collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

selling Indulgences. In Catholic theology, an indulgence is the full or partial remission of temporal punishment due
529801 selling Indulgences. In Catholic theology, an indulgence is the full or partial remission of temporal punishment due for sins which have already been forgiven

Ortus et origo Papae (Birth and Origin of the Pope), 1545. Creator: Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553)
Ortus et origo Papae (Birth and Origin of the Pope), 1545. Private Collection

Satire on the sale of indulgences, before 1536. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Der Bapstesel zu Rom (The Papal Ass or The Pope Ass of Rome), 1523. Private Collection

Monk Calf of Freiberg (Das Moenchskalb zu Freiberg), by Cranach, Lucas
FIA4713442 Monk Calf of Freiberg (Das Moenchskalb zu Freiberg), by Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553). Woodcut, 1523. Staatliche Museen, Berlin by Cranach, Lucas

Pilate washes his hands, 1512 (Burin engraving on copper)
5890597 Pilate washes his hands, 1512 (Burin engraving on copper) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 11.8x7.5 cm; Private Collection; Luisa Ricciarini; German, out of copyright

Absolution (Vallotton & Goerg 146B), 1894 (woodcut)
472890 Absolution (Vallotton & Goerg 146B), 1894 (woodcut) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); 18x22.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: l Absoute ); Photo eChristies Images; Swiss

A Cardinal Confessor granting Absolution during Passion Week at Rome (engraving)
2773392 A Cardinal Confessor granting Absolution during Passion Week at Rome (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Absolution (colour litho)
3095609 Absolution (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Absolution. Illustration for Grand Album d Images en Couleurs for l Explication du Catechisme by)

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

Satisfaction and indulgences (colour litho)
3095606 Satisfaction and indulgences (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Satisfaction and indulgences. Satisfaction et indulgences)

Penitencier ordinaire (engraving)
2814464 Penitencier ordinaire (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Penitencier ordinaire. Illustration for Le Tour Du Monde (Hachette, 1867 1H)

Four scenes from the life of Martin Luther (engraving)
3647714 Four scenes from the life of Martin Luther (engraving) by Konig, Gustav Ferdinand Leopold (1808-69); Private Collection; (add.info.: Four scenes from the life of Martin Luther)

An Easter-Tide Custom at Rome (engraving)
1629539 An Easter-Tide Custom at Rome (engraving) by Amato, G.S. (fl.1897-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Easter-Tide Custom at Rome)

The Institution of the Confession (colour litho)
3620693 The Institution of the Confession (colour litho) by Angelico, Fra (c.1387-1455) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Institution of the Confession.); © Look and Learn

Remissio Peccatorum, from the Allegories on the Christian Creed, 1598

L Absoute, 1919. Artist: Felix Vallotton
L Absoute, 1919. A priest gives absolution. From Modern Woodcuts and Lithographs by British and French Artists, by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Ltd. London, Paris, New York, 1919]

The Papal Pyramid, ca. 1600. Private Collection

Monk Calf of Freiberg (Das Monchskalb zu Freiberg), 1523
Monk Calf of Freiberg (Das Mo nchskalb zu Freiberg), 1523. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Letter of indulgence offered by Albert, archbishop of Mainz, on the authority of Pope Leo X, 1517. Found in the collection of Benediktinerinnenkloster Neuburg

Tetzel Selling Indulgences, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
Tetzel Selling Indulgences, 1882. Private Collection

The sale of indulgences (Detail). Artist: Lutzelburger, Hans (?-1526)
The sale of indulgences (Detail). From a private collection

Raymond VII receives absolution, (c1296). The presentation of the expiatory ceremony which accompanies the Treaty of Paris, in the presence of Louis IX

The Confession, After A Dutch Engraving Of 1724 By Bernard Picart. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte Vom Mittelalter Bis Zur Gegenwart By Eduard Fuchs, Published 1909

A Sale Of Indulgences During The Tudor Period In England. Indulgences Were Pardons For Sins, Sold By The Catholic Church To Raise Money. From A Contemporary Print

selling Indulgences. In Catholic theology, an indulgence is the full or partial remission of temporal punishment due for sins which have already been forgiven

Christ and the Adulteress by Lucas Cranach the Elder
Lucas Cranach the Elder (1472-1553). German painter. Christ and the Adulteress. Museum of Fine Arts. Budapest. Hungary

Forgive Us Our Trespasses Postcard. ca. 1880-1920, Forgive Us Our Trespasses Postcard

Japanese Cards Custom
An ancient Spring custom which enables Japanese men and women to buy small wooden cards for a few pence, which are placed before the gods to absolve the offerer from all sins. Date: 1930s

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"Absolution: A Journey of Redemption and Forgiveness Through Art" In the realm of art, absolution takes on various forms, capturing the essence of humanity's quest for redemption. From historic masterpieces to satirical depictions, these hints shed light on the profound concept. Matania's "Last Absolution of the Munsters" portrays a poignant moment in war, where soldiers seek solace and forgiveness before their imminent fate. Fleisch macht Fleisch (Meat Gives Meat), 1555, a satire on indulgences, challenges societal norms by questioning whether they are be bought or earned. Der Bapstesel zu Rom (The Papal Ass or The Pope Ass of Rome), 1523, serves as a scathing critique on corruption within religious institutions. It reminds us that true absolution lies not in external rituals but in genuine repentance. Lucas Cranach the Elder's "Christ and the Adulteress" captures Christ's act of granting absolution to an adulterous woman with compassion and mercy. This timeless portrayal teaches us about forgiveness transcending societal judgment. "The Irish chieftain receives the priest's blessing before departing to fight against English oppression, " depicted in John Derricke's woodcut from The Image of Ireland (1581), showcases how faith provides strength during times of struggle. Monk Calf of Freiberg (Das Moenchskalb zu Freiberg) by Lucas Cranach delves into absurdity while highlighting themes such as hypocrisy and false piety. It prompts reflection on whether true they are coexist with deceitful actions. "Pilate washes his hands" is a powerful engraving from 1512 that symbolizes Pilate attempting to cleanse himself from guilt through symbolic gestures rather than facing personal responsibility for his actions. Vallotton & Goerg’s woodcut "Absolution" (1894) explores the complexity of seeking forgiveness and absolution within oneself.