Persecuted Collection

SAINT TARCISIUS Roman Christian who was killed by passers-by as he carried The Host through the streets, during a period when Christians were persecuted Date: 3RD OR 4TH CENTURY

Sawtre, Lollard, Burns
William Sawtre, priest of St Osyths church, London, is burnt for following the heretical views of Wyclif : he is considered to be the first Lollard martyr

Sergei Pavlovich Korolev, Soviet engineer

Timber Rattlesnakes - Gravid females basking to bring young to term. Venomous pitvipers
CAN-2117 Timber Rattlesnakes - Gravid females basking to bring young to term also with Common Garter Snake, Thamnophis sirtalis amongst rattlers Northeastern USA Crotalus horridus Venomous pitvipers

RELIGION PERSECUTED
When their church is closed, Christians hold a service in a barn, but someone locks the doors and sets fire to the building : the priest and six others burn to death Date: 1932

ORTHODOX PERSECUTED
When their church is closed, Christians hold a service in a barn, but someone locks the doors and sets fire to the building : the priest and six others burn to death Date: 1932

The martyrdom of Jan Hus, Czech religious leader, seized despite promise of safe conduct, and burnt for heresy. Date: 1415

Night Scene from the Inquisition, c. 1810 (oil on wood)
7305498 Night Scene from the Inquisition, c.1810 (oil on wood) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 30.1x40 cm; Nasjonalmuseet, Oslo, Norway; (add.info.: by Goya (1746-1828))

Thats what you get for writing for idiots, 1814-23 (wash, brush, bistre, grey-brown ink, iron gall ink on laid paper)
AIS5380085 Thats what you get for writing for idiots, 1814-23 (wash, brush, bistre, grey-brown ink, iron gall ink on laid paper) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); Prado, Madrid

Dispute between monks and Jews, with the burning of heretical books (wood bas-relief)
AIS5369317 Dispute between monks and Jews, with the burning of heretical books (wood bas-relief) by Juni, Juan de (1507-77); Museo de Leon, Castile and Leon, Spain; © Iberfoto

The enemies of the Five Year Plan, 1929 (chromolitho)
FIA5403540 The enemies of the Five Year Plan, 1929 (chromolitho) by Deni, Viktor Nikolaevich (1893-1946); 51x71 cm; Russian State Library, Moscow, Russia; Photo © Fine Art Images

Martyrdom of St Jude (engraving)
7149628 Martyrdom of St Jude (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martyrdom of St Jude)

Martyrdom of St Lawrence (rotogravure)
7185094 Martyrdom of St Lawrence (rotogravure) by Raimondi, Marcantonio (1480-1534) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martyrdom of St Lawrence)

Martyrdom of St Philip (engraving)
7149643 Martyrdom of St Philip (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martyrdom of St Philip)

Frederick William, Elector of Brandenburg, welcoming French Huguenot refugees to Potsdam, Germany, 1685 (engraving)
7148108 Frederick William, Elector of Brandenburg, welcoming French Huguenot refugees to Potsdam, Germany, 1685 (engraving) by Vogel

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

Persecution of Christians in ancient Rome: Christian woman thrown to the lions in the arena (engraving)
7173393 Persecution of Christians in ancient Rome: Christian woman thrown to the lions in the arena (engraving) by German School

Martyrdom of St John the Evangelist (engraving)
7149646 Martyrdom of St John the Evangelist (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martyrdom of St John the Evangelist)

The Huguenots led by Gaspard de Coligny demanding religious toleration for Protestants, France, 1560 (engraving)
7149537 The Huguenots led by Gaspard de Coligny demanding religious toleration for Protestants, France, 1560 (engraving) by French School

Flight from Jerusalem, 1899 (oil on board)
7276972 Flight from Jerusalem, 1899 (oil on board) by Tanner, Henry Ossawa (1859-1937); 33.02x22.86 cm; Amistad Research Center, New Orleans, LA, USA; (add.info.: Oil painting of a man)

Martyrdom of St Mark (engraving)
7149624 Martyrdom of St Mark (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martyrdom of St Mark)

Die Albigenser, poem by Nikolaus Lenau (colour litho)
7172611 Die Albigenser, poem by Nikolaus Lenau (colour litho) by Kutzer, E. (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Die Albigenser, poem by Austrian poet Nikolaus Lenau)

Saint Sebastian, 16th century (polychrome wood sculpture)
AIS5370510 Saint Sebastian, 16th century (polychrome wood sculpture) by Berruguete, Alonso (1488-1561); Museo Nacional de Escultura, Valladolid, Spain; © Iberfoto

Soldiers driving away people who have met to worship in the Scottish hills (colour litho)
7148546 Soldiers driving away people who have met to worship in the Scottish hills (colour litho) by Jellicoe, John (fl.1888); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Greek hetarius and courtesan Phryne (Phrynee) tried before the aeropagus for impiety, 19th century (engraving)
7203439 The Greek hetarius and courtesan Phryne (Phrynee) tried before the aeropagus for impiety, 19th century (engraving) by French School

Medieval persecution of lepers (engraving)
7173375 Medieval persecution of lepers (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Medieval persecution of lepers)

Scene from a comedy by Hrotsvitha, a canoness and author (woodcut)
7201488 Scene from a comedy by Hrotsvitha, a canoness and author (woodcut) by German School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from a comedy by Hrotsvitha)

Capture of Saint George (painting)
VEN5027802 Capture of Saint George (painting) by Cignaroli, Giambettino (1706-70); (add.info.: by Giambettino Cignaroli (1706-1770)

God frightens Heliodorus in a temple, 2 Maccabees (3: 21-28), 1695 (engraving)
937193 God frightens Heliodorus in a temple, 2 Maccabees (3:21-28), 1695 (engraving) by Weigel, Christoph (1654-1725); Private Collection; (add.info)

Siege of Carcassonne by Simon de Montfort, 1209 (engraving)
7185674 Siege of Carcassonne by Simon de Montfort, 1209 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

St Catherine of Alexandria and St Agnes (chromolitho)
7173168 St Catherine of Alexandria and St Agnes (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Catherine of Alexandria and St Agnes)

St Stephen carrying a martyrs palm frond and the stones used in his martyrdom (engraving)
7185076 St Stephen carrying a martyrs palm frond and the stones used in his martyrdom (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Taborites worshipping in a cave, illustration from The History of Protestantism
619641 Taborites worshipping in a cave, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Albigensian worshippers on the banks of the Rhone, illustration from
619621 Albigensian worshippers on the banks of the Rhone, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Persecuted, but not Forsaken, 1882 (oil on canvas)
2829629 Persecuted, but not Forsaken, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Field, Walter (1837-1901); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums, Galleries & Archives; Bequest of Lord Winterstoke

The Maid-Of-All-Work is put upon. Now, Betsy be quick and wash up the breakfast things, clear the kitchen, make the beds, and get me up carefully a pair of sleeves

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"Persecuted: A Glimpse into History's Dark Chapters" In the annals of history, moments of persecution have left indelible marks on our collective consciousness. From the haunting image of Buddhist monk Thich Quang Duc setting himself ablaze in protest against oppression to the martyrdom of Jan Hus and the massacre of Jews in York, these events remind us of humanity's capacity for cruelty. The self-immolation of Thich Quang Duc in Saigon serves as a stark reminder that sometimes peaceful resistance is met with unimaginable brutality. His act was a desperate plea for justice, highlighting President Ngo Dinh Diem's anti-Buddhist measures and mistreatment towards protestors. The photograph captured by Malcolm Browne immortalizes this sacrifice and continues to inspire generations. Saint Tarcisius, Sawtre, Lollard, Burns - names etched in history as victims who faced persecution due to their unwavering faith. Their stories reflect the struggles endured by those who dared to defy religious norms or challenge oppressive regimes. Whether it be Orthodox Christians facing discrimination or individuals condemned for practicing witchcraft during Holland's dark times, their suffering stands as testament to the lengths some would go to suppress freedom. Even art has depicted persecution throughout centuries; from Christ carrying his cross towards Calvary painted by an unknown artist in 1505 to night scenes from the Inquisition portrayed on canvas around 1810. These visual representations serve as reminders that persecution can take many forms - physical pain inflicted upon bodies or psychological torment imposed through fear and intimidation. Not all instances end tragically though; Sergei Pavlovich Korolev emerged triumphant despite being persecuted for his scientific pursuits under Soviet rule. This brilliant engineer overcame adversity and played a pivotal role in advancing space exploration. As we look back at these chapters stained with bloodshed and tears, let us remember that they are not mere footnotes but cautionary tales.