Iconoclast Collection

Iconoclasts throwing miniature manuscripts into the fire. 14th century manuscript
GIA4815146 Iconoclasts throwing miniature manuscripts into the fire. 14th century manuscript. by Unknown Artist, (14th century); Biblioteca Trivulziana, Milan

Iconoclastic Fury, Bildersturm, iconoclastic, outbreaks of destruction of religious images that occurred in Europe in
ELD4931211 Iconoclastic Fury, Bildersturm, iconoclastic, outbreaks of destruction of religious images that occurred in Europe in the 16th century

Miniature representant des iconoclastes jetant des livres au feu. Manuscrit
GIA5036565 Miniature representant des iconoclastes jetant des livres au feu. Manuscrit.; (add.info.: Miniature representant des iconoclastes jetant des livres au feu)

Moses destroying the golden calf after the table of the law. 19th century
ELD4955695 Moses destroying the golden calf after the table of the law. 19th century (engraving from 'L'histoire sainte' by Lahure); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive.

Byzantine emperor Theophilus defensor of iconoclasm has the saint monk Lazarus (above)
AIS5349608 Byzantine emperor Theophilus defensor of iconoclasm has the saint monk Lazarus (above), an icon painter in Constantinople arrested, 14th century (miniature); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

French revolution: the image breaker, a revolutionary iconoclast debunk a statue of Queen Marie Antoinette
ELD4928188 French revolution: the image breaker, a revolutionary iconoclast debunk a statue of Queen Marie Antoinette, 1843 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: French revolution)

Iconoclasm in a Church, 1630. Creator: Dirck van Delen
Iconoclasm in a Church, 1630

Charlemagne destroys a pagan idol, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Charlemagne destroys a pagan idol, (1936). Sturz Der Irmensaule Durch Karl Den Grossen, 772 AD. According to medieval sources, Charlemagne

Icon representing Jesus and Menas, 6th century (painting)
3899640 Icon representing Jesus and Menas, 6th century (painting); Saint Pierre Le Jeune, Strasbourg, France; (add.info.: Saint-Pierre-le-Jeune Protestant Church)

Martin Luther against the iconoclasm, 1522, 1850s (engraving)
UTD4915291 Martin Luther against the iconoclasm, 1522, 1850s (engraving) by Konig, Gustav Ferdinand Leopold (1808-69); (add.info.: Illustration from : "Dr)

Sac de Lyon by the Calvinists in 1562. Protestant iconoclastic acts against the cult of religious images of
YOU4419478 Sac de Lyon by the Calvinists in 1562. Protestant iconoclastic acts against the cult of religious images of the Catholic Church

Constantine (Constantine I, Caius Flavius Valerius Aurelius Constantinus, Roman emperor died 337) distruding idols
JEB4875304 Constantine (Constantine I, Caius Flavius Valerius Aurelius Constantinus, Roman emperor died 337) distruding idols

San Sebastian and Saint Polycarp destroying idols. The priest Polycarp and Sebastian at the Prefet of Rome (Chromace)
JLJ4665713 San Sebastian and Saint Polycarp destroying idols. The priest Polycarp and Sebastian at the Prefet of Rome (Chromace) who asked them to warn him

Destruction of sacred objects and intervention by Pope Gregoire I the Great (540-604)
LRI4665374 Destruction of sacred objects and intervention by Pope Gregoire I the Great (540-604) Miniature in " Le miroir historial" (Speculum Historiale) (ms)

The monks Saint Theophanes the Confessor (c. 759-818) and Saint Theodore the Studite (759-826)
AIS5344080 The monks Saint Theophanes the Confessor (c.759-818) and Saint Theodore the Studite (759-826) whipped on the order of Emperor Theophile, miniature from " Synopsis historiarum"

Saint Theodore the Varangian, 19th century (tempera on panel)
FAR4227333 Saint Theodore the Varangian, 19th century (tempera on panel) by Chirikov, Osip Semionovich (d.1903); (add.info.: State Museum of Religious History)

French Revolution: "Model of the Pope burns at the Palais-Royal, April 6
JLJ4592309 French Revolution: " Model of the Pope burns at the Palais-Royal, April 6, 1791, in Paris" Drawing in black ink and wash by Jean-Louis Prieur (1759-1795) 18th century. Dim

The Iconoclasts destroying the images and altar decorations of a Roman Catholic Church
619719 The Iconoclasts destroying the images and altar decorations of a Roman Catholic Church, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Soldiers destroy religious images in a church; English and Scottish soldiers embrace
3744608 Soldiers destroy religious images in a church; English and Scottish soldiers embrace, 1642 (etching) by Hollar, Wenceslaus (1607-77); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mr Charles Bradlaugh (colour litho)
613286 Mr Charles Bradlaugh (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Charles Bradlaugh, Iconoclast, 12 June 1880)

Destruction of relics and statues in churches, April 1566 (coloured engraving)
AIS5390402 Destruction of relics and statues in churches, April 1566 (coloured engraving) by Hogenberg, Franz (1540-c.1590); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Conversion of Parisians: on a bridge of Paris, where goldsmith shops are located
JLJ4649137 Conversion of Parisians: on a bridge of Paris, where goldsmith shops are located, Parisians break idols into gold

The Iconoclast (engraving)
585556 The Iconoclast (engraving) by Raven-Hill, Leonard (1867-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Iconoclast, Sir Alfred Mond, I m sorry to have to disturb your majesty, but)

French Revolution: "a vandalist, destroyer of works of art on the left
JLJ4586164 French Revolution: " a vandalist, destroyer of works of art on the left, mocking the costumes of two nobles and an abbe carrying a small dog

Saint Apollonia Destroys a Pagan Idol, c. 1442 / 1445. Creator: Giovanni d Alemagna
Saint Apollonia Destroys a Pagan Idol, c. 1442/1445

Benedict of Nursia Orders the Destruction of the Temple of Apollo at Monte Cassino, mid-17th-early 18th century

Saint John the Evangelist Causes a Pagan Temple to Collapse, ca. 1370

In the land of the Soviets, 1930. Creator: Unknown
In the land of the Soviets, 1930. Au Pays Des Soviets. By order of the government, religious buildings are systematically destroyed

Hugh Peters, 17th century, (c1920). A fanatical puritan divine and parliamentary preacher during the commonwealth period in the 17th century

Nicephorus and iconoclasts, 1066. Artist: Theodore of Caesarea
Nicephorus and iconoclasts, 1066. Manuscript page in Greek, with Pslam 25, verses 4 and 5, showing Nicephorus, Patriarch of Constantinople, and Theodore the Studite with an image of Christ

Charles Bradlaugh (1833-1891) British free-thinker and social reformer. Artist: Spy
Charles Bradlaugh (1833-1891) British free-thinker and social reformer. Bradlaugh lectured under the name Iconoclast. He was elected MP for Northampton in 1880

The Image of the Adoration of the Magi Destroyed by Iconoclasts (oil on panel)
XIR222410 The Image of the Adoration of the Magi Destroyed by Iconoclasts (oil on panel) by Flemish School, (17th century); Musee de la Chartreuse, Douai

Soldiers in their Passage to York turn into Reformers, Pull down Popish Pictures
XJF206123 Soldiers in their Passage to York turn into Reformers, Pull down Popish Pictures, Break Down Rayles, turn Altars into Tables (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School

BYZANTINE ICONOCLASTS. Iconoclasts rubbing out an image of Christ. Left: Council of Constantinople, 815. Illumination from a manuscript psalter made in the Monastery of Studios, Constantinople, 1066

BYZANTIUM: ICONOCLASM. An iconoclast destroying an image of Christ with whitewash. Illumination from a manuscript psalter made in the Studios Monastery in Constantinople, 1066

Charles Bradlaugh (1833-91) British free-thinker and social reformer. Lectured under name Iconoclast. Elected MP for Northampton 1880, refused oath and expelled

NETHERLANDS: CALVINISM. The destruction of images by Calvinists at a church in the Netherlands, 1566. Line engraving, German, c1570

DESTRUCTION OF IDOLS, c1750. Members of a French expedition in the Mississippi River Valley destroying Native American idols, c1750

Erasmus / Bartholomae
DESIDERIUS ERASMUS Dutch humanist, depicted as an iconoclast to be admired

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Iconoclasts throughout history have challenged the power of images and idols, igniting fiery debates and leaving a lasting impact on society. In the 14th century, miniature manuscripts were thrown into the flames by these rebellious individuals, symbolizing their rejection of traditional religious practices. Charlemagne himself destroyed a pagan idol in 1936, an act that showcased his determination to eradicate opposing beliefs. The iconoclasm movement faced resistance as well. Martin Luther stood against this destruction of religious imagery in 1522, advocating for a more nuanced approach to faith. Similarly, during the first war of religions in 1562, Protestant iconoclasts targeted Catholic Church icons in Lyon. The French Revolution witnessed its own brand of iconoclasm when citizens burned effigies of traitors Bouille, Klinglyn, and Heyman in Strasbourg's public square. This act demonstrated their defiance towards those who supported the monarchy's escape to Varennes. Even ancient rulers like Constantine I engaged in idol destruction; maroufle paper on canvas depicts him dismantling idols with fervor. San Sebastian and Saint Polycarp also took part in this practice when they confronted Prefet Chromace about his devotion to idols before breaking them themselves. Religious leaders also played roles in challenging idol worship throughout history. Pope Gregoire I intervened against sacred object destruction while Earl Stafford met his demise on Tower Hill for his beliefs. Meanwhile, monks such as Saint Theophanes the Confessor and Saint Theodore the Studite endured whippings ordered by Emperor Theophile due to their opposition to idolatry. In more recent times during the French Revolution again depicted through artistry at Palais-Royal where a model representing the Pope was set ablaze - an act that symbolized rebellion against religious authority. These instances highlight how iconoclasts have shaped our understanding of religion and belief systems over time – challenging established norms while leaving an indelible mark on history.