Fanaticism Collection

Flagellants, 1493. At the time of the Black Death in Europe, members of this sect, known as the Brothers of the Cross, went through the streets scourging themselves in an attempt to take the sins of

Flagellants in the Netherlands town of Tournai (Doornik), 1349. Flagellants, known as the Brothers of the Cross, scourging themselves as they walk through the streets in order to free the world

Credulity, Superstition and Fanaticism. A medley, 1762. Artist: William Hogarth
Credulity, Superstition and Fanaticism. A medley, 1762; Methodist meeting at Whitefields Tabernacle on Tottenham Court Road, London

The assassination of Henry III of France, 1589. King from 1574, Henry (1551-1589) was assassinated by a Dominican friar, Jacques Clement, for his opposition to the Catholic Holy League

Assassination of Henry III, King of France, 1589 (1589-1590). King from 1574, Henry (1551-1589) was assassinated by friar Jacques Clement for his opposition to the Catholic Holy League

Flagellant, 16th century. Artist: Jost Amman
Flagellant, 16th century. Flagellants were members of a sect, known as the Brothers of the Cross, founded in c1260. They whipped themselves until blood ran in order to obtain Gods mercy

John Felton (1595?-1628), English Puritan naval officer, 1830. Artist: Richard Sawyer
John Felton (1595?-1628), English Puritan naval officer, 1830. Felton murdered George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham at Portsmouth on 23 August 1628

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