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Guy Fawkes and Humphrey Chetham, 1605, (1841). Artist: George CruikshankGuy Fawkes and Humphrey Chetham Rescuing Father Oldcorne and Viviana Radcliffe from the Pursuivant, 1605, (1841). Illustration from Guy Fawkes, or the Gunpowder Treason: an Historical Romance
Consecration of a bishop, 9th century, (1870). A 19th century illustration after the manuscript Commentaries of Gregory Nazianzus in the Bibliotheque Imperiale, Paris
Execution Of Charles I, 1649, (c1850). Charles was convicted of treason and executed outside Whitehall. Colour plate from Pictures of English History, George Routledge & Sons, (London, New York)
Marriage of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, 23 January 1874, (1900). Artist: N ChevalierMarriage of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, 23 January 1874, (1900). Queen Victorias son, Prince Alfred, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, married the Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna of Russia
The Departure of St Ursula from Basel, before 1489, (c1900-1920). Artist: Hans MemlingThe Departure of St Ursula from Basel, before 1489, (c1900-1920). A print after a panel in the Shrine of St Ursula in the Hospital of St John, Bruges, from Art History and Literature Illustrations
William Whewell, (1794-1866), 19th century. English polymath, scientist, Anglican priest, philosopher, theologian. Illustration from The life and times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, (1900)
A priest of the Greek orthodox church, 1853. Artist: SmythA priest of the Greek orthodox church, 1853. An engraving from the Illustrated London News, (19 November 1853)
Facsimile of Martin Luthers handwriting, 1903. A page from the treatise, That these words of Christ, This is my body, &c. are still true, contrary to the Fanatics, published in 1527
Priests, Antwerp, 1898. Artist: James BatkinPriests, Antwerp, 1898. Illustration from a book of photographs taken in Holland and Belgium by James Batkin, (1898)
After the attack of Good Friday, St-Gervais, Paris, World War I, 29 March 1918 (1929). Artist: J SimontAfter the attack of Good Friday, St-Gervais, Paris, World War I, 29 March 1918 (1929). A shell from a German long-range gun struck the roof of the Church of St Gervais-et-St Protais on 29 March 1918
Martin Luther, 16th century German Protestant reformer, (19th century). Luther (1483-1546) was a major inspiration behind the Reformation
The Communion of the Patients, 1925. Artist: Jean Louis ForainThe Communion of the Patients, 1925. An etching from Modern Masters of Etching, by JL Forain, (The Studio, London, 1925)
Hyacinthe Loyson (Pere Hyacinthe), French Catholic priest, 1876. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldHyacinthe Loyson (Pere Hyacinthe), French Catholic priest, 1876. From Men of Mark: a gallery of contemporary portraits of men distinguished in the Senate, the Church, in science, literature and art
Druids, Or British Priests, (c1850). Ancient Celtic priest. Colour plate from Pictures of English History, George Routledge & Sons, (London, New York, c1850)
Heralds and priest, costume design for Shakespeares play, Henry VIII, 19th century. A 19th-century costume design showing heralds and a priest carrying a cardinals hat
Priest with silver cross, costume design for Shakespeares play, Henry VIII, 19th century. A 19th-century costume design for William Shakespeares (1564-1616) play, Henry VIII
The coronation of King George V, Westminster Abbey, 22 June 1911. Illustration from George V and Edward VIII, A Royal Souvenir, by FGH Salusbury
Laurence Sterne, 18th century English novelist and Anglican clergyman, (1913). Supplement to The Bookman, 1913
Gilbert Keith Chesterton, English writer, 1909 (1910). Artist: Alfred PriestGilbert Keith Chesterton, English writer, 1909, (1910). Portrait of GK Chesterton (1874-1936) from a supplement to The Bookman, 1910
Prisoner Receives Torture, (1885). Based on a popular print from Details of true historical crimes and atrocities, c18th century
The Apology, 1885. Based on a popular print from Details of true historical crimes and atrocities, c18th century
Portrait of Massillon, (1885). French churchman and preacher Jean Baptiste Massillon (1663-1742) was Bishop of Clermont from 1717 until his death
Coronation of Louis XV, 1715, (1885). Artist: MoreauCoronation of Louis XV, 1715, (1885). Louis (1710-1774) was king of France from 1715 until his death
Burial In A Church, (1885). Artist: Bernard PicartBurial In A Church, (1885). Illustration from Ceremonies and Religious Costumes of all the people of the world, by Bernard Picart (1673-1733)
The Confession, (1885). Artist: Bernard PicartThe Confession, (1885). Scene in a French Catholic church in the late 17th or early 18th century. Illustration from Ceremonies and Religious Costumes of all the people of the world
The Coronation of Henry IV, 1399 (15th Century)Artist: Master of the Harley FroissartThe Coronation of Henry IV, 1399 (15th Century) Miniature colour print from The Chronicler of European Chivalry by GG Coulton, (London, 1930)
A group of military chaplains, World War I, 1914
A Highland Funeral, 1882, (1912). Artist: Sir James GuthrieA Highland Funeral, 1882, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings with an Introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, Cassell and Company, London, New York, Toronto, 1912
A Good Story, 1881, (1912). Artist: Walter Dendy SadlerA Good Story, 1881, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings with an introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, (Cassell and Company, London, New York, Toronto, 1912)
Robert Leighton, Scottish prelate, (1870). Artist:s FreemanRobert Leighton, Scottish prelate, (1870). Leighton (1611-1684) became Bishop of Dunblane in 1661. An engraving from Robert Chambers A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen, Blackie and Son
Bossuet, 19th century. Artist: Richard WoodmanBossuet, 19th century. Jacques-Benigne Bossuet (1627-1704) was a French bishop, theologian, and court preacher. Bossuet was one of the first to advocate the theory of political absolutism; he made
Charles the King walked for the last time through the streets of London, 1649, (1905). Artist: As ForrestCharles the King walked for the last time through the streets of London, 1649, (1905). King Charles I is led to his execution
Hughes Felicite Robert de Lamennais, French philosophical and political writer, 19th century. Artist: LecomteHughes Felicite Robert de Lamennais, French priest and philosophical and political writer, 19th century. Portrait of Lamennais (1782-1854)
Henry VI and his court, mid-15th century, (1843). Artist: Henry ShawHenry VI and his court, mid-15th century, (1843). The nobleman with the flowing beard is good duke Humphrey, Henrys uncle
Propitiatory Offerings for Departed Relatives, China, c1840. Artist: E ChallisPropitiatory Offerings for Departed Relatives, China, c1840
Caucasian Race, Kurds and Persians, 1873. Artist: A PortierCaucasian Race, Kurds and Persians, 1873. The Kurds are an ethnolinguistic group inhabiting parts of Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey (a contiguous region commonly referred to as Kurdistan)
Malay Race, 1800-1900. Artist: R AndersonMalay Race, 1800-1900. Malays (Dutch, Malayo, ultimately from Malay: Melayu) are a diverse group of people inhabiting the Malay archipelago and Malay peninsula in Southeast Asia
ES Willard in The Cardinal, c1902. Actor ES Willard (1853-1915) as Giovanni de Medici in Louis N Parkers production
Arthur Bourchier in The Bishops Move, c1902. Artist: Ellis & WaleryArthur Bourchier in The Bishops Move, c1902. Actor, manager and dramatist Arthur Bourchier (1868-1927) in the title role
The Baptism of Pocahontas at Jamestown, Virginia, 1613, (1840). Artist: John Gadsby ChapmanThe Baptism of Pocahontas at Jamestown, Virginia, 1613, (1840). A 19th-century representation of Pocahontas (c1595-1617) being converted to Christianity before her marriage to Englishman John Rolfe
Human sacrifice, Mexico, Pre-Colombian period, (19th century). Artist: Pierre FritelHuman sacrifice, Mexico, Pre-Colombian period, (19th century). A priest holds up the still-beating heart of a victim in a 19th-century representation of practices carried out by the Aztecs before
Martin Luther, German theologian and Augustinian monk, 19th century. Luther (1483-1546) was a major inspiration behind the Reformation
Cardinal Beaufort, 1860. Artist: J WhiteCardinal Beaufort, 1860. A 19th-century engraving after the painting Joan of Arc before Cardinal Beaufort. Joan, in chains, is interrogated by Henry Beaufort, Cardinal of Winchester in Rouen Prison
The Confession, Mount Athos, northern Greece, 1886. A man confesses to Greek Orthodox priest
Russian pope, 1886. Artist: HildibrandRussian pope, 1886. A Russian orthodox priest with crucifix
Mary I (1516-1558), also known as Mary Tudor, 1860Mary I, also known as Mary Tudor, 1860. Portrait of Mary (1516-1558) surrounded by references to the execution of Lady Jane Grey
Telemachus, in the Desert of Oasis, is consoled by Termosiris a Priest of Apollo, 1774. Artist: Charles GrignionTelemachus, in the Desert of Oasis, is consoled by Termosiris a Priest of Apollo, 1774. A plate from The Copper-Plate Magazine or A Monthly Treasure, London, 1774
Delamothe Fenelon, 1777. Artist: T CookDelamothe Fenelon, 1777. Francois de Salignac de la Mothe, more commonly known as Francois Fenelon (1651-1715), was a French Roman Catholic theologian, poet and writer