Anti Protestant Collection

The Battle, plate 3 from The Miseries and Misfortunes of War, engraved by Israel Henriet (c)
XIR172402 The Battle, plate 3 from The Miseries and Misfortunes of War, engraved by Israel Henriet (c.1590-1661) 1633 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Callot

Frontispiece, plate 1 from The Miseries and Misfortunes of War
XIR172403 Frontispiece, plate 1 from The Miseries and Misfortunes of War, engraved by Israel Henriet (c.1590-1661) 1633 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Callot

This image was used as a broadside by the reformers against the Roman Catholic Church
XPH308476 This image was used as a broadside by the " reformers" against the Roman Catholic Church. The lower right hand corner is where they would put messages of dissent before they

Title page from King Henry VIIIs Defence of the Seven Sacraments, printed by
KW322661 Title page from King Henry VIIIs Defence of the Seven Sacraments, printed by Richard Pynson in 1521, from The National and Domestic History of England by William Hickman Smith Aubrey

FOXE: BOOK OF MARTYRS. Title page of the first edition in English of John Foxes Actes and Monuments, known as The Book of Martyrs, published at London, England, in 1563

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Ferdinand Alvarez de Toledo, Duke of Alva (1508-82) Spanish general and statesman. As lieutenant-general in the Netherlands 1567-73, enforced brutal anti-Protestant rule

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"Unveiling the Dark Side: A Glimpse into Anti-Protestant Propaganda" In a series of haunting engravings and woodcuts, we are transported back to a time of religious turmoil and animosity. These captivating images shed light on the anti-Protestant sentiment that prevailed during periods of intense religious conflict. "The Firing Squad, " plate 12 from "The Miseries and Misfortunes of War, " captures the brutality faced by Protestants as they were mercilessly executed for their beliefs. The stark black-and-white photo engraving serves as a chilling reminder of the persecution endured by those who dared to challenge Catholic authority. Similarly, "The Massacre of Tours" from "Les Guerres de Religion" depicts a gruesome scene where Protestants were ruthlessly slaughtered in an act fueled by religious intolerance. This engraving transports us to a moment stained with bloodshed and highlights the horrors inflicted upon Protestant communities. "The Wheel, " plate 14 from "The Miseries and Misfortunes of War, " showcases another method employed against Protestants - torture through breaking bones on a wheel. Israel Henriet's intricate engraving brings forth the agony suffered by individuals who refused to conform to Catholic doctrine. As we delve further into this dark period, "The Battle, " plate 3 from "The Miseries and Misfortunes of War, " reveals how religion became entangled with warfare, leading to countless lives lost in violent clashes between Catholics and Protestants. The monochrome photograph evokes feelings of despair as it encapsulates the chaos that ensued during these battles. "The Destruction of a Monastery, " plate 6 from "The Miseries and Misfortunes of War, " exposes yet another facet - attacks on sacred spaces. This engraved image portrays the desecration inflicted upon monasteries, symbolizing not only physical destruction but also an assault on religious identity itself.