Cardinal Richelieu at the Siege of La Rochelle, 1628 (early 20th century). Armand Jean Duplessis, Duc de Richelieu (1585-1642), French prelate and statesman
Priest-King fresco from KnossosPriest-King fresco from the Minoan palace at Knossos, from the Archaeological Museum of Heraclion, Crete
Virgin and Child with Saint Liborius and Carlo Borromeo, 1693-95. 1693-95Virgin and Child with Saint Liborius and Carlo Borromeo, 1693-95
Retablissement du culte catholique, 1802, (1921). Creator: Thomas-Charles NaudetRetablissement du culte catholique, 1802, (1921). The restoration of Catholic worship - First Consul Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821)
The Siege of the Trinity Sergius Lavra in Sergiev Posad, 1891. Artist: Vasily VereshchaginThe Siege of the Trinity Sergius Lavra in Sergiev Posad, 1891. The Trinity Lavra of St Sergius was founded in Sergiyev Posad (Zagorsk), Russia, in 1345 by St Sergius of Radonezh
Scene from Framley Parsonage by Anthony Trollope, 1860. Artist: John Everett MillaisScene from Framley Parsonage by Anthony Trollope, 1860. The Rev and Mrs Crawley at home with their young family which, as an impoverished parson, he has difficulty in supporting
Napoleon I crowns himself King of Italy in 1805, (c1900). French advertising for Liebigs extract of meat
The Siege of Carcassonne, 1209 (c1858-1921). Artist: Jean-Paul LaurensThe Siege of Carcassonne, 1209 (c1858-1921). An episode in the Albigensian Crusade (1208-1213) led by Simon de Montfort and northern French barons against a heretical Christian sect, the Cathars
St John of Avila (c. 1499-1569), 1745-46. Creator: Pierre SubleyrasSt John of Avila (c.1499-1569), 1745-46
The Return, 1837. Creator: Thomas ColeThe Return, 1837
Edwy and Elgiva, (mid 19th century). Creator: J RogersEdwy and Elgiva, (mid 19th century). Depiction of a scene from early British history: Queen Elgiva and King Eadwig are reproved by priests, possibly Archbishop Odo and/or Saint Dunstan
Whitsun, illuminated capital letter in the Episcopal Sacramentary of Elna, manuscript on parchment made, probably in the scriptorium of the Cathedral of Elna (Roussillon), c. 1275-1300
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
The Canterbury Pilgrimage, late 15th century, (1843). Artist: Henry ShawThe Canterbury Pilgrimage, late 15th century, (1843). A 19th-century version of Chaucers pilgrims from a manuscript of Lydgates Storie of Thebes
The Burial of Count Orgaz (detail), 1586-1588. Artist: El GrecoThe Burial of Count Orgaz (detail), 1586-1588. From the Church of San Tome, Toledo, Spain
Saints Paraskeve, Gregory the Theologian, John Chrysostom and Basil the Great, early 15th century. From the Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia
Page from the Book of the Dead of Hunefer, from Thebes, Egypt, 19th Dynasty, c1300 BC. The mummy of Hunefer is shown supported by the god or a priest (wearing a jackal mask)
Harold II, last Anglo-Saxon king of England, c1064, (19th century). Artist: James William Edmund DoyleHarold II, last Anglo-Saxon king of England, c1064, (19th century). Harold c1020-1066) swearing an oath on sacred relics before William of Normandy to support his claim to the English throne on death
Martin Luther, 1529, (c1930). Creator: UnknownMartin Luther, 1529, (c1930). Portrait of German Protestant reformer Martin Luther (1483-1546) who was a major inspiration behind the Reformation
Monsignor Giuseppe Spina (1756-1828), 1798. Creator: Angelica KauffmanMonsignor Giuseppe Spina (1756-1828), 1798
The Unequal Marriage, 1862, (1965). Creator: Vasily PukirevThe Unequal Marriage, 1862, (1965). A Russian orthodox priest marries a young bride to a much older man in what is probably an arranged marriage
The Crowning of Charlemagne, 800 AD, (19th century). Charlemagne (c742-814), king of the Franks (768-814) was crowned Holy Roman Emperor in 800 AD by Leo III
The Dispute of the Church Fathers over the Holy Sacrament, 1575. Creator: Cornelis CortThe Dispute of the Church Fathers over the Holy Sacrament, 1575
Watta Raka Anunayaka Farunansa, Buddhist head priest, Ceylon, 1898. Portrait of a shaven-headed priest of the Buddha temple at the Malwathu Maha Viharaya, a monastery in Kandy
They cried out, saying, Crucify him, crucify him, c1840. Creator: George PresburyThey cried out, saying, Crucify him, crucify him, c1840. Biblical scene, from John 19: 6: When the chief priests therefore and officers saw him, they cried out, saying, Crucify him, crucify him
Jesus before Herod, 1922. Creator: Henry TrautJesus before Herod, 1922. Jesus (Anton Lang) appears before king Herod (Gregor Breitsamter) - also on stage are Sebastian Lang as the high priest Annas (or Ananias)
Jesus before the Sanhedrin, 1922. Creator: Henry TrautJesus before the Sanhedrin, 1922. Jesus (Anton Lang) is tried before an assembly of rabbis: players in the Oberammergau Passion Play
Judas before the Sanhedrin, 1922. Creator: Henry TrautJudas before the Sanhedrin, 1922. The traitor Judas (Guido Mayr) is tried before an assembly of rabbis: players in the Oberammergau Passion Play
The Marriage of The Duke of Edinburgh with The Grand Duchess Marie Alexandrovna, in The Winter Palace at St. Petersburg, January 23, 1874, (1901)
Luther at the Diet of Worms, 1521, (1890). Creator: UnknownLuther at the Diet of Worms, 1521, (1890). The Diet of Worms 1521 was an assembly of the Holy Roman Empire called by King Charles V in Heylshof Garden, Worms, to address Martin Luther
Luther and Katharina von Bora, (1936). Creator: UnknownLuther and Katharina von Bora, (1936). German priest and scholar Martin Luther and his wife Katharina von Bora at home. Luther (1483-1546) was a major inspiration behind the Reformation
Dr. Busby, (1881). Creator: UnknownDr. Busby, (1881). English Anglican priest Rev Dr Richard Busby (1606-1695) was head master of Westminster School for over fifty-five years
Priests and monks in a Korean monastery, or lamasery, 1902. Artist: Walter HillierPriests and monks in a Korean monastery, or lamasery, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]
The Torment of Hatuey, (16th century), 1920sIn 1511, Diego Velazquez set out from Hispaniola to conquer the island of Caobana (Cuba). He was preceded, however, by Hatuey
High Priest of Apollo, c1820-1830. Artist: DelpechHigh Priest of Apollo, c1820-1830
High priests, showing the ephod and linen robes, (c1880). The ephod was a ritual garment in the form of a breastplate, worn by Israelite (later Jewish) high priests of the Old Testament era
The Vestal Tuccia, Second Half of the 18th cen Artist: Corvi, Domenico (1721-1803)The Vestal Tuccia, Second Half of the 18th cen.. Found in the collection of the Musei Capitolini, Rome
Rocky Landscape with Saint Francis, early 17th century. Artist: Abraham GovaertsRocky Landscape with Saint Francis, early 17th century. From a private collection
French Revolution 1789: anti-clericalism. Anti-clerical caricature on the confiscation of the wealth of the Church. A monk, representing the Church
The Excommunication of Robert the Pious, 1875. Artist: Jean-Paul LaurensThe Excommunication of Robert the Pious, 1875. Nicknamed the Pious, Robert II (972-1031) was King of France from 996. He was temporarily excommunicated by Pope Gregory V
Virgin and Child with St Anthony of Padua and St Thomas Aquinas, early 15th century. Artist: Fra AngelicoVirgin and Child with St Anthony of Padua and St Thomas Aquinas, early 15th century. St Thomas Aquinas (1226-1274), called Doctor Angelicus, Italian scholastic philosopher
Galileo facing the Inquisition, Rome, 1633 (1870). Galileo Galilei (1564-1642), Italian astronomer, mathematician and physicist
Laocoon Group, Early Restoration, c1st century. The statue of Laocoon and His Sons, also called the Laocoon Group is one of the most famous ancient sculptures which shows the Trojan priest Laocoon
Exorcism by bell, book and candle, 1816. A clergyman reads a prayer by the light of a candle held for him by a man trembling with terror
Aztec temple sacrifice. From the Codex Magliabicciano, Museo de America, Madrid
Buddhist Priests; Four Months in Ceylon, 1875. Creator: UnknownBuddhist Priests; Four Months in Ceylon, 1875. [Holy men from what is now Sri Lanka]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates
Worship in Roumania; A Visit to the Danubian Principalities, 1875. Creator: Nelson BoydWorship in Roumania; A Visit to the Danubian Principalities, 1875. [Women with Eastern Orthodox priest, Romania]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]
Rev. Thomas Gallaudet, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: UnknownRev. Thos. Gallaudet, between 1855 and 1865. [Episcopal priest]
