Protestantism Collection

The Mayflower on Her Arrival at Plymouth Harbor, 1882. Creator: Halsall, William Formby
The Mayflower on Her Arrival at Plymouth Harbor, 1882. Found in the Collection of Pilgrim Hall Museum

Cardinal Richelieu at the Siege of La Rochelle, 1628 (early 20th century). Armand Jean Duplessis, Duc de Richelieu (1585-1642), French prelate and statesman

Fleisch macht Fleisch (Meat Gives Meat), 1555. Found in the Collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Sunrise with Dresden Frauenkirche, Dresden, Germany
The Dresden Frauenkirche is a Lutheran church in Dresden, the capital of the German state of Saxony. It is considered an outstanding example of Protestant sacred architecture

The apprentice boys of Derry shutting the gates
Some of the thirteen apprentice boys of Derry (also known as Londonderry) who shut the gates of the Protestant Irish city against a Jacobite (Catholic) army who then laid siege in 1688-89

Charles Wesley, 18th century English preacher and hymn writer. Charles (1707-1788) was the brother of John Wesley (1703-1791) with whom he founded Methodism

Lincoln Cathedral viewed through archway of Exchequer Gate, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Portrait of the devout John Houghton (oil on panel)
XJL211814 Portrait of the devout John Houghton (oil on panel) by Zurbaran, Francisco de (1598-1664); Museo de Cadiz, Spain; (add.info)

Cromwell, (1599-1658), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Cromwell, (1599-1658), 1830. Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) English military and political leader who served as Lord Protector was an intensely religious man

Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plotters, 1605. Roman Catholic conspiracy to blow up English Houses of Parliament on 5 November 1605 when James I due to open new session

Martin Luther, Protestant church reformer, (1903). After a picture in the Tower Church at Weimar. Luther (1483-1546) was a major inspiration behind the Reformation

St Nicholas Church in Hamburg
Formerly one of the five Lutheran Hauptkirchen (main churches) in the city of Hamburg. The church lies now in ruins, with only its tower remaining

Revolution House, Whittington, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, formerly the " Cock & Pynet" Inn, where patriotic noblemen plotted to make William of Orange the King

The light is placed on the candlestick - Engraving by Jan HOUWENS showing The reformers- John Calvin
XEE4149994 The light is placed on the candlestick - Engraving by Jan HOUWENS showing The reformers- John Calvin and Martin Luther Imaginary Meeting of Reformist Leaders

Illustration for Foxs Book of Martyrs, 1776 edition (engraving)
2795302 Illustration for Foxs Book of Martyrs, 1776 edition (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

NORWEGIAN SECTARIANS
Norwegian followers of Hans Nielsen Hauge (1771-1824) meet for a prayer meeting in a peasant home Date: 1852

Views in Bury, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Views in Bury, 1898. Bury St Edmunds, historic market town in Suffolk, supported Puritan sentiment in early 17th century and by 1640, several families had left for the Massachusetts Bay Colony

Anti-Catholic graffiti, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Anti-Catholic graffiti on a wall in Belfast, Northern Ireland -- No Pope Here. Date: 1969

Martin Luther engraving 1894
Great Men and Famous Women

Facade, evangelical church, Kitzingen, Mainfranken, Lower Franconia, Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

English Puritan
An English Puritan

Title page of a 1541 edition of Martin Luthers Bible (colour litho)
3626536 Title page of a 1541 edition of Martin Luthers Bible (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Title page of a 1541 edition of Martin Luthers Bible)

Door of All Saints Church in Wittenberg (colour photo)
2800662 Door of All Saints Church in Wittenberg (colour photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Door of All Saints Church in Wittenberg)

Ceiling of the Painted Hall, 1707-14
BTN208087 Ceiling of the Painted Hall, 1707-14 by Thornhill, James (1675-1734); Royal Naval College, Greenwich, London, UK; (add.info)

Portrait of Martin Luther (1483-1546) from Memoirs of the Court of Queen
STC146192 Portrait of Martin Luther (1483-1546) from Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth, published in 1825 (w/c and gouache on paper) by Essex

Latvia, Vidzeme Region, Rigas old town across Western Dvina (Daugava) River
Latvia - Vidzeme Region. Riga Historic Centre (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1997) and Western Dvina (Daugava) River

Martin Luther, 1529, (c1930). Creator: Unknown
Martin Luther, 1529, (c1930). Portrait of German Protestant reformer Martin Luther (1483-1546) who was a major inspiration behind the Reformation

Wesley Preaches
METHODISM John Wesley preaches in Cornwall

Puritan & Bible, C1650
English Puritan (also known as Oliverian) in traditional dress holding a bible

Snowy facade of the Arctic Cathedral decorated with glass windows, Tromso, Norway

The futuristic building of Arctic Cathedral in the snowy landscape, Tromso, Norway

"First Day o Sunday School", US Baptist religious school. 19th century (engraving)
FGL5462776 "First Day o Sunday School", US Baptist religious school. 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: A kindergarten teacher from the "First Day o Sunday School")

French Revolution : Allegory of Protestants Grateful to the French Nation
5916720 French Revolution : Allegory of Protestants Grateful to the French Nation; Private Collection; (add.info.: French Protestants are grateful to the French Nation)

Church Reform: Pastor Martin Luther (1483-1546) and Czech Reformer Jan Hus (or John Huss)
FGL5484278 Church Reform: Pastor Martin Luther (1483-1546) and Czech Reformer Jan Hus (or John Huss, 1371-1415) serve Bread and Wine during the 16th Century Engraving Communion; Fototeca Gilardi.

Portrait of Philip Melanchthon (1497-1560),, 16th century (oil on canvas)
FIA5407977 Portrait of Philip Melanchthon (1497-1560),, 16th century (oil on canvas); 60x51 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info.: Anonymous . Oil on canvas. Dimension : 60x51 cm)

Duke Charles insulting the Corpse of his Enemy Fleming (litho)
8661094 Duke Charles insulting the Corpse of his Enemy Fleming (litho) by Edelfelt, Albert Gustaf Aristides (1854-1905) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pierre Viret, Swiss Protestant theologian and reformer (engraving)
8673141 Pierre Viret, Swiss Protestant theologian and reformer (engraving) by Swiss School, (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pierre Viret (c1509-1571)

Henry IV, King of France (coloured engraving)
8672815 Henry IV, King of France (coloured engraving) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry IV)

Population of America: Thanksgiving feast between Puritans of New England (New England)
NWI4879645 Population of America: Thanksgiving feast between Puritans of New England (New England) in the presence of Indians in the United States, 17th century

Maurice of saxony (1521-1553). Duke (1541-47) and later Elector (1547-53) of Saxony. Protestant from 1539
CUL4851974 Maurice of saxony (1521-1553). Duke (1541-47) and later Elector (1547-53) of Saxony. Protestant from 1539. Portrait based on a painting by Lucas Cranach

Portrait of Martin Luther (1483-1546) in his office. Colourful engraving of the 19th century
NWI4939650 Portrait of Martin Luther (1483-1546) in his office. Colourful engraving of the 19th century; (add.info.: Portrait of Martin Luther (1483-1546) in his office

History of Religions: Portrait of the Puritan reverend John Cotton (1585-1652) of New England with signature
NWI4939944 History of Religions: Portrait of the Puritan reverend John Cotton (1585-1652) of New England with signature. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: History of Religions)

Henry III (1551-1589), King of France, visiting Bernard Palissy (1510-1589), ceramist
ELD4951083 Henry III (1551-1589), King of France, visiting Bernard Palissy (1510-1589), ceramist, imprisoned at the Bastille around 1588 (King of France Henry III visiting Bernard Palissy)

Dr. Bayer, chancler of Saxony, gives the Evangelical Confession to the Emperor Charles V, 1887 (drawing)
UTD4924799 Dr. Bayer, chancler of Saxony, gives the Evangelical Confession to the Emperor Charles V, 1887 (drawing); (add.info.: Dr)

Germany, Rhineland-Palatinatem , Worms, monument of Martin Luther, coloured image (artist unknown)
UTD4924954 Germany, Rhineland-Palatinatem , Worms, monument of Martin Luther, coloured image (artist unknown) from : " Doktor Martin Luthers Leben, Thaten und Meinungen

Johannes Aepinus, German Lutheran thelogian, the first Superintendent of Hamburg in the 16th century, 1866 (engraving)
UTD4920287 Johannes Aepinus, German Lutheran thelogian, the first Superintendent of Hamburg in the 16th century, 1866 (engraving); (add.info.: Johann Hoeck (1499-1553) - Johannes Aepinus

Martin Luther is burning the bull of excommunication infront of the Elstergate in Wittenberg 1520
UTD4926900 Martin Luther is burning the bull of excommunication infront of the Elstergate in Wittenberg 1520, coloured image (artist unknown) from : " Doktor Luthers Leben

Portrait of Martin Luther (1483-1546) German religious reformer Martin Luther preaching
NWI4939531 Portrait of Martin Luther (1483-1546) German religious reformer Martin Luther preaching. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a rare old print; (add.info)

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Protestantism: A Journey Through History Step aboard the Mayflower as it arrives at Plymouth Harbor in 1882, a symbol of the Protestant faith's enduring legacy. This ship carried pilgrims seeking religious freedom and laid the foundation for what would become one of Christianity's most influential branches. In 1555, Martin Luther's revolutionary idea that "Meat Gives Meat" spread like wildfire across Europe. The notion that salvation could be attained through personal faith rather than indulgences challenged established norms and ignited a spiritual awakening. As the sun rises over Dresden Frauenkirche, we witness the resilience amidst adversity. This magnificent church stands tall after being destroyed during World War II, serving as a testament to unwavering devotion. Charles Wesley, an English preacher and hymn writer from the 18th century, used his musical talents to inspire millions with heartfelt melodies praising God. His compositions continue to resonate within Protestant congregations worldwide. Thomas Cromwell emerges as a key figure in England's history—a statesman who played a pivotal role in establishing Protestantism as the official religion during Henry VIII's reign. His influence forever altered Britain's religious landscape. The Apprentice Boys of Derry shutting their gates became an iconic moment in Northern Ireland's history—an act driven by deep-rooted Protestant beliefs and resistance against Catholic dominance. Imagine witnessing John Calvin and Martin Luther engaging in dialogue—their meeting representing two reformist leaders shaping Protestant thought. Together with predecessors like John Wyclif and Jan Hus, they paved the way for profound theological transformations. Norwegian sectarians epitomize how diverse interpretations within they are emerge even within localized communities—highlighting both unity and division among believers striving for spiritual truth. Guy Fawkes' infamous Gunpowder Plot serves as a reminder that not all movements associated with Protestants were peaceful or aligned with mainstream ideals. This event sparked controversy but also reinforced societal boundaries between Catholics and Protestants.