Blasphemy Collection

SAMUEL GORTON (c1592-1677). American colonial religious and political leader. Gorton disputing with John Cotton just before the formers trial for blasphemy at Boston, Massachusetts, in 1643

The martyrdom of Saint Stephen
5312050 The martyrdom of Saint Stephen; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the martyrdom of Saint Stephen (5 AD - 34 AD), the first martyr of Christianity

St Stephen - first Christian martyr, found guilty of blasphemy by Sanhedrin and stoned to death
535013 St Stephen - first Christian martyr, found guilty of blasphemy by Sanhedrin and stoned to death. 19th century (french woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Christ Before Caiaphas, 1470-1475. Creator: Antonio della Corna
Christ Before Caiaphas, 1470-1475. This small, brightly-coloured panel illustrates the New Testament scene in which Jesus Christ, after his arrest

The Blasphemer, 1872. Creator: Gustaf Cederström
The Blasphemer, 1872

Missal. of St. Eulalia. Liturgical book, C. 1403. By Rafael Destorrents (1375-15th century). 1st folio. Martyrdom of St. Stephen, stoned to death. Archive of Barcelona Cathedral. Catalonia. Spain

BERTHOLD
Berthold, Graf von Rhein, narrowly avoids death from the Demon of Blasphemy by uttering a timely prayer

The Fool Who Is Angry At The Punishments Of God, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308504 The Fool Who Is Angry At The Punishments Of God, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The God-Blaspheming Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308385 The God-Blaspheming Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The God-Burdening Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308505 The God-Burdening Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Fool Who Acts Too Confidentially With God, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308501 The Fool Who Acts Too Confidentially With God, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

St Stephen, the first Christian martyr, found guilty of blasphemy by the Sanhedrin
535477 St Stephen, the first Christian martyr, found guilty of blasphemy by the Sanhedrin, supreme council of the Jews and stoned to death. Acts 7.57

Wilkes Riots (engraving)
2786951 Wilkes Riots (engraving) by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wilkes Riots)

A theatre company is disbanded after a charge of blasphemy. Actors, actresses and stage painters react in shock to the news. A tragic story at Avignon

Woman about to fall over with her shoes caught in the mud during a walk after the rain. Miseries of the Country. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed

Jesus brought before Caiaphas and the Council
LLM339708 Jesus brought before Caiaphas and the Council by Hole, William Brassey (1846-1917); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Beast of the Sea with Seven Heads and Ten Crowns, no
XIR159202 The Beast of the Sea with Seven Heads and Ten Crowns, no.40 from The Apocalypse of Angers, 1373-87 (tapestry) by Bataille, Nicolas (fl)

"The Valley of the Shadow of Death"from The Pilgrim
5615839 " The Valley of the Shadow of Death" from The Pilgrims Progress From This World, To That Which Is To Come by John Bunyan (1628-1688) illustration by William Strang (1859-1921)

No life to Lechery, Hugh Peters the first and the last (engraving)
606313 No life to Lechery, Hugh Peters the first and the last (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: No life to Lechery)

Ms L. A. 139-Lisboa fol. 37v-38 The beast blaspheming Gods name
XJL195859 Ms L.A. 139-Lisboa fol.37v-38 The beast blaspheming Gods name, and the people worshipping the 3rd and 2nd beasts, from the Gulbenkian Apocalypse, c.1265-70 (vellum) by English School

Ms 870 Fol. 8 The Seven-headed Beast of the Apocalypse Venerated by a Hypocrite
BMR173726 Ms 870 Fol.8 The Seven-headed Beast of the Apocalypse Venerated by a Hypocrite and Crushing a Saint, from La Somme le Roy by Frere Laurent

Punition du blasphemateur chez les Juifs (engraving)
3625794 Punition du blasphemateur chez les Juifs (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punition du blasphemateur chez les Juifs)

The Second Commandment (colour litho)
3108127 The Second Commandment (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Second Commandment. 2eme Commandement)

Christ brought before Caiaphas (fresco)
3496340 Christ brought before Caiaphas (fresco) by Crespi, Daniele (1597-1630); Certosa di Pavia, Lombardy, Italy; (add.info.: Small Cloister)

Jesus Christ before Caiaphas, illustration from a catechism L
REV326583 Jesus Christ before Caiaphas, illustration from a catechism L Histoire Sainte, published by Charles Delagrave, Paris, late 19th century (colour litho) by French School

Jesus in front of Caiaphas, detail of a Renaissance altarpiece (painted and gilded wood)
REV345865 Jesus in front of Caiaphas, detail of a Renaissance altarpiece (painted and gilded wood) by Spanish School, (16th century); Monasterio de Santa Maria de San Salvador, Canas

Worshipping the Almighty Dollar, 1907 (lithograph)
2622462 Worshipping the Almighty Dollar, 1907 (lithograph) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Stoning of St. Stephen, 1625 (oil on panel)
BBC211000 The Stoning of St. Stephen, 1625 (oil on panel) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 89x123 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lyon

The Jews insulted in their religion (engraving)
818816 The Jews insulted in their religion (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jews insulted in their religion by the Greeks)

The Blasphemors stoned (engraving)
2792085 The Blasphemors stoned (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Blasphemors stoned)

The sacrilege of the Huns (colour litho)
2808676 The sacrilege of the Huns (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The sacrilege of the Huns)

Christ is Mocked, and Caiaphas Rends His Garments, 1549. Creator: Augustin Hirschvogel
Christ is Mocked, and Caiaphas Rends His Garments, 1549

Elijah challenging the prophet to a sacrifice, ca. 1729. ca. 1729
Elijah challenging the prophet to a sacrifice, ca. 1729. [Sacrifices d Elie et des Prophetes de Baal, (The Sacrifice of Elijah and the Prophets of Baal)]

GEORGE JACOB HOLYOAKE English reformer. A Chartist, and Owenite and a turned rationalist. Imprisoned on blasphemy charge in 1842. Date: 1817 - 1906

Christ Caiaphas Passion series title Soldiers take
Christ before Caiaphas Passion of Christ (series title), Soldiers take the handcuffed Christ on their arm. He is being tried by Caiaphas

St Stephen, the first Christian martyr, found guilty of blasphemy by the Sanhedrin, supreme council of the Jews and stoned to death. Acts 7.57

Hugh Peters (Satire)
HUGH PETERS chaplain to Oliver Cromwell, satirised as a preacher of blasphemy, rebellion and heresy Date: 1598 - 1660

Illustration of a bible scene, 2 Kings 18, King Hezekiah of Judah destroys all idols

Illustration of a bible scene, Exodus 31-32, Golden Calf, the Israelites worship an idol while Moses is absent on Mount Sinai

Illustration of a bible scene, 1 Kings 11, Solomon builds and worships statues instead of God

Of folys that despyse God, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation
XJF486467 Of folys that despyse God, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools, from an edition published in 1874 (engraving) by German School

Of them that folysshly speke agaynst the workes of God, illustration from Alexander
XJF486420 Of them that folysshly speke agaynst the workes of God, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools

Sir Francis Dashwood (1708-81) worshipping Venus (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF245544 Sir Francis Dashwood (1708-81) worshipping Venus (engraving) (b/w photo) by Knapton, George (1698-1778) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Christ before Caiaphas, Nicolaes de Bruyn, 1618

ANTI-MONASTIC WOODCUT. A peasant breaks in upon a monk seeking his daughter. Woodcut, c1523

The Revd Bob Taylor. The Dls Chaplain Robert Taylor (1784-1844) English clergyman called by some the Devils chaplain. Ordained in the Anglican church

SAMUEL GORTON (1592-1677). English religious leader. Gorton disputing with John Cotton just before the formers trial for blasphemy at Boston in 1643: wood engraving, 19th century

Jesus on Trial
He is accused of blasphemy by Caiaphas, the High Priest

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"Exploring the Historical Controversy of Blasphemy: From Colonial America to Artistic Depictions" In this captivating wood engraving from the 19th century, we witness Samuel Gorton engaging in a heated dispute with John Cotton just before his trial for blasphemy in Boston, Massachusetts, back in 1643. This encounter sheds light on the religious and political tensions that shaped American colonial society. Adding to our understanding of blasphemy's historical significance is the Missal of St. Eulalia, a liturgical book dating back to around 1403 and crafted by Rafael. Its inclusion hints at how discussions surrounding they have permeated various aspects of human culture throughout centuries. Berthold's powerful artworks further emphasize the gravity associated with blasphemous acts. "The Fool Who Is Angry At The Punishments Of God, " "The God-Blaspheming Fool, " "The God-Burdening Fool, " and "The Fool Who Acts Too Confidentially With God" all depict individuals who dare challenge divine authority. These thought-provoking illustrations serve as cautionary tales about crossing boundaries deemed sacred by societies across time. Turning our attention to biblical narratives, Gustave Dore's illustration portrays St. Stephen, Christianity's first martyr, found guilty by the Sanhedrin—the supreme council of Jews—and subsequently stoned to death according to Acts 7:57. This depiction reminds us that even within religious contexts, charges have had severe consequences throughout history. Additionally shedding light on societal reactions are depictions such as "St Stephen being led to His Martyrdom" and an illustration from a late 19th-century catechism showing "the stoning of St. Stephen. " These images demonstrate how accusations could incite violence or persecution against those perceived as transgressors. Finally, we glimpse into more recent times through engravings like the Wilkes Riots and a disbanded theater company charged with blasphemy.