Excommunicated Collection

Protestant Reformation. Satire against Martin Luther (1483
Protestant Reformation. 16th century. Germany. Satire against Martin Luther (1483-1546). Colored engraving

John Ball / Agitator
JOHN BALL English rebel; priest excommunicated for inflammatory sermons and leader of Peasant Revolt

Historic
Martin Luther, (Eisleben, 1483, Eisleben, 1546). German reformer. Doctor of Theology and Augustinian priest. In 1517, outlined the main thesis of Lutheranism in Wittenberg

Barefoot, clad in a hair shirt, Henry appeared before the gates, begging for admission
STC232154 Barefoot, clad in a hair shirt, Henry appeared before the gates, begging for admission, illustration from A History of Germany by H.E. Marshall, 1913 (colour litho) by Michael, Arthur C

Excommunicated (litho)
5997700 Excommunicated (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Excommunicated)

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

Luther Preaches using his Bible Translation while Imprisoned at Wartburg
XKH149287 Luther Preaches using his Bible Translation while Imprisoned at Wartburg, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Vogel, Hugo (1855-1934); 182.5x236.5 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg

Legend of Martin Luther (woodcut) (b / w photo)
CHT287269 Legend of Martin Luther (woodcut) (b/w photo) by German School, (16th century); Bibliotheque de la Societe de l Histoire du Protestantisme Francais, Paris

Having been excommunicated by Pope Innocent III in 1209, King John finally submits to the Papal Legate, Pandulph, in May 1213 at the Templar Church, Dover Date: May 1213

Martin Luther (1483-1546) burning the papal bull Exsurge Do
Martin Luther, (Eisleben, 1483, Eisleben, 1546). German reformer. Doctor of Theology and Augustinian priest. In 1517, outlined the main thesis of Lutheranism in Wittenberg

Martin Luther, (1483-1546). German reformer. Portrait. Engra
Martin Luther, (1483-1546). German reformer. Doctor of Theology and Augustinian priest. In 1517, outlined the main thesis of Lutheranism in Wittenberg. He was excommunicated in 1520

Martin Luther (1483-1546). Colored engraving
Martin Luther, (1483-1546). German reformer. Doctor of Theology and Augustinian priest. In 1517, outlined the main thesis of Lutheranism in Wittenberg. He was excommunicated in 1520. Colored engraving

Martin Luther (1483-1546)
Martin Luther, (Eisleben, 1483, Eisleben, 1546). German reformer. Doctor of Theology and Augustinian priest. In 1517, outlined the main thesis of Lutheranism in Wittenberg

Dollinger - 3
JOHANN JOSEPH IGNAZ von DOLLINGER : controversial German theologian who opposed papacy, rejected papal infallibility. He was excommunicated, of course. Date: 1799 - 1890

Dollinger - 2
JOHANN JOSEPH IGNAZ von DOLLINGER : controversial German theologian who opposed papacy, rejected papal infallibility. He was excommunicated, of course. Date: 1799 - 1890

Saint Silvanus - Greek actor who became a monk - though at one time he was excommunicated for neglecting his duties, he reformed and became a saint. Date: FOURTH CENTURY

Martin Luther concealed in Wartburg
Excommunicated by the pope, Luther is concealed for safety by Friedrich von Sachsen in a castle at Wartburg where he translates the New Testament Date: 1521

Martin Luther, (1483-1546). German reformer. Doctor of Theology and Augustinian priest
Martin Luther (Eisleben 1483-1546). German reformer. Doctor of Theology and Augustinian priest. In 1517, outlined main thesis of Lutheranism in Wittenberg. Was excommunicated in 1520

Martin Luther, (Eisleben, 1483, Eisleben, 1546). German reformer. Doctor of Theology
Martin Luther (Eisleben, 1483, Eisleben, 1546). German reformer. Doctor of Theology and Augustinian priest. In 1517, outlined the main thesis of Lutheranism in Wittenberg

The Confession of Doctor Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556) Archbishop of Canterbury, Before his Death
XJF105822 The Confession of Doctor Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556) Archbishop of Canterbury, Before his Death, from Acts and Monuments by John Foxe (1516-87) 1563 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by English School

The Recantation of Archbishop Cranmer (1489-1566) in St Marys Church, Oxford
XJF119874 The Recantation of Archbishop Cranmer (1489-1566) in St Marys Church, Oxford by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Comet of 1546 (Halley). At this appearance the comet was excommunicated by Pope Calixtus III. From Conrad Lycosthenes Prodigioum ac ostentorum chronicon Basle 1557. Woodcut

Johan Joseph Ignaz Dollinger or Doellinger (1799-1890), German Roman Catholic theologian, ordained in 1822. Professor of church history and ecclesiastical law, Munich University

CLEMENT VII (1478-1534). Pope between 1523 and 1534. born Giulio di Giuliano de Medici. He excommunicated Henry VIII of England from the Roman Catholic Church. Engraving. SPAIN. Madrid

Pietro Giannone, Italian historian
Pietro Giannone (1676-1748), Italian historian. Giannone was born at Ischitella in the south-east of Italy. At the age of 18 he went to Naples to study law

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"Excommunicated: A Historic Journey of Rebellion and Redemption" Step into the tumultuous era of the Protestant Reformation, where one man's actions ignited a fire that would forever change the course of history. Martin Luther, a figure both revered and reviled, stands at the center of this captivating tale. In an age when religious authority held immense power, Luther dared to challenge it with his biting satire. With each stroke of his pen, he unleashed scathing critiques against the established order. Yet amidst the chaos he sowed, there were those who saw him as nothing more than an agitator. Picture John Ball, a symbol of dissent in medieval England. Clad in humble attire and donning a hair shirt, he stood before imposing gates begging for admission – an act that mirrored Luther's own defiance against papal authority. But excommunication was not limited to individuals alone; even mighty rulers faced its wrath. Henry IV of Germany found himself stripped barefoot from his throne as he sought forgiveness at church doors. Such scenes epitomized the power struggle between monarchs and religious institutions during this time. Yet amid these tales of condemnation lay stories of redemption too. Raymond VI humbled himself before St Gilles' Church to have his excommunication lifted – a testament to how faith could be used as both weapon and solace. Even imprisonment couldn't silence Luther's voice entirely; preaching using his translated Bible became an act of resistance within prison walls. His legend grew stronger with each passing day – captured vividly in woodcuts and black-and-white photographs that immortalized him for generations to come. Ultimately, it was Pope Innocent III who wielded excommunication like a sword in 1209 – casting out those deemed heretical or disobedient by church standards. But little did he know that such acts would only fuel rebellion further down the line. Martin Luther emerged from this web of excommunications as a German reformer, his portrait etched into history.