Roman Inquisition Collection

Science. Astronomy. The italian astronomer Galileo Galilei at his trial. Imagery, France, c.1900
2638895 Science. Astronomy. The italian astronomer Galileo Galilei at his trial. Imagery, France, c.1900.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sciences. Imagerie, France, vers 1900. Coll)

Dr. Giacinto Achilli, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Dr. Giacinto Achilli, 1850. Dr. Achilli was born at Viterbo in 1803; he took the Dominican habit in his native town at the early age of sixteen;

Galileo Galilei before the judges (chromolitho)
724735 Galileo Galilei before the judges (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Galileo Galilei before the judges)

Pope Paul IV Handing over a Statute
FTB60620 Pope Paul IV Handing over a Statute by Palma Il Giovane (Jacopo Negretti) (1548-1628); Oratorio dei Crociferi, Venice, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Galileo Galilei, Italian physicist, mathematician and astronomer (chromolitho)
972202 Galileo Galilei, Italian physicist, mathematician and astronomer (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Galileo Galilei (1564-1642), Italian physicist

Trial of Galileo, 1633 (oil on canvas) (detail of 2344)
BAL245204 Trial of Galileo, 1633 (oil on canvas) (detail of 2344) by Italian School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

THE MASS OF THE LEAGUE. 16th century painting illustrating the affirmation by the Council of Trent against Reformed doctrine that the Eucharist is not only a ritual meal

LUTHER: PAPAL BULL, 1520. Title page of the German edition of the Bull Against Martin Luther and Followers, 1520, in which Pope Leo X ordered Luthers writings to be burned

ANABAPTISTS IN ITALY being forced to jump to their deaths. Wood engraving by A. Anderson form an early 19th century edition of Foxes Book of Martyrs

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"The Roman Inquisition: A Dark Chapter in History" In this captivating chromolitho, we witness the renowned scientist Galileo Galilei standing before the judges of the Roman Inquisition. His brilliant mind and revolutionary ideas challenged the established beliefs of his time, leading to a clash with religious authorities. Another striking image depicts Pope Paul IV handing over a statute, symbolizing the power and authority vested in the Roman Catholic Church during this tumultuous period. It serves as a reminder of how religious institutions sought to maintain control over scientific advancements and intellectual freedom. Galileo Galilei's portrait is repeated multiple times, emphasizing his significance in this historical narrative. As an Italian physicist, mathematician, and astronomer, he played a pivotal role in shaping our understanding of the universe. However, his groundbreaking discoveries were met with fierce opposition from those who feared that they would undermine traditional religious teachings. The trial of Galileo in 1633 is depicted through an oil on canvas painting. This dramatic scene captures both the intensity and gravity of his confrontation with church officials who accused him of heresy for supporting Copernican heliocentrism. This series also sheds light on other instances where dissenting voices faced persecution by Catholic authorities. The massacre of Protestants throughout Italy is illustrated through line engravings from John Foxe's "Book of Martyrs. " These chilling images depict horrifying acts committed against individuals whose beliefs diverged from Catholic orthodoxy. Additionally, we are confronted with scenes depicting further atrocities such as the persecution and massacre of Waldenses by Roman Catholics in Piedmont region during 1655. These wood engravings serve as stark reminders that intolerance can lead to unspeakable violence against those deemed heretical or different. The Roman Inquisition stands as a dark chapter in history when fear and dogma stifled progress and silenced dissenting voices. Yet it also serves as a powerful lesson about humanity's capacity for growth and the importance of protecting intellectual freedom and religious tolerance in our modern world.