Persecution Collection

The Pilgrim Fathers boarding the Mayflower for their voyage to America. After painting by Bernard Gribble

Court record of testimony at the Salem witch trials, 1692
Record of Titubas testimony at the Salem witchcraft trials, 1690s. Halftone reproduction with a watercolor wash

KATERI TEKAKWITHA
KATERI (CATHERINE) TEKAKWITHA Saint of Iroquois/Algonquin descent. Fleeing persecution, she settled in Quebec, where she devoted her life to God. Date: 1656 - 1680

Pilgrim Fathers boarding the Mayflower for their voyage to America. After painting by Bernard Gribble

Christ before the High Priest, 1617 (oil on canvas)
XCF285144 Christ before the High Priest, 1617 (oil on canvas) by Honthorst, Gerrit van (1590-1656); 272x183 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

Colonial family banished from Puritan Massachusetts, 1600s
Punishing heretics by exiling them from Massachusetts Bay Colony, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Witchcraft book by Cotton Mather, 1689
Cotton Mather, " Memorable Providences Relating to Witchcrafts, " title page, 1689. Halftone reproduction with a watercolor wash

Testimony at the Salem witchcraft trials, 1690s
Trial of a suspected witch at Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony, 1692. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The stoning of St. Stephen: St. Stephen (Stephane), was the first Christian martyr who died by stoning in 36 AD. JC
JLJ4647938 The stoning of St. Stephen: St. Stephen (Stephane), was the first Christian martyr who died by stoning in 36 AD. JC. Painting by Annibale Carracci or Annibal Carrache (1560-1609)

Sawtre, Lollard, Burns
William Sawtre, priest of St Osyths church, London, is burnt for following the heretical views of Wyclif : he is considered to be the first Lollard martyr

MARY WRIGHT (1642-1699 / 1700). American Quaker from Long Island, as a teenager
MARY WRIGHT (1642-1699/1700). American Quaker from Long Island, as a teenager, testifying before the magistrates of Boston to urge them not to persecute innocent people

The Jews are Our Misfortune, 1920s. Found in the collection of Deutsches Historisches Museum

Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?, c1830s. Creator: GH Adcock
Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?, c1830s. Biblical scene, Acts 26: 14: And when we were all fallen to the earth, I heard a voice speaking unto me, and saying in the Hebrew tongue, Saul, Saul

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)

A Banquet in Neros palace, illustration from Quo Vadis
CHT221521 A Banquet in Neros palace, illustration from Quo Vadis by Henryk Sienkiewicz (1846-1916), c.1910 (colour litho) by Checa y Sanz, Ulpiano (1860-1916); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs

Parsee Tower of Silence
The Parsees (= Persians) (worshippers of Zoroaster) flee Muslim persecution in Persia and settle in India; their dead are exposed naked on these Towers of Silence

The dreams of Joseph excite his Brothers jealousy (colour litho)
8623862 The dreams of Joseph excite his Brothers jealousy (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The dreams of Joseph excite his Brothers jealousy)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630796 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Crucifixion, 1390. Creator: Agnolo Gaddi
The Crucifixion, 1390

The Crucifixion, 1475. Creator: Gerard David
The Crucifixion, 1475

The Crucifixion with the Virgin, Saint John the Baptist, Saint John the Evangelist and Saint...1460
The Crucifixion with the Virgin, Saint John the Baptist, Saint John the Evangelist and Saint Francis, 1460

Christ's body carried to the Tomb, 1520. Creator: Hans Burgkmair, the Elder
Christ's body carried to the Tomb, 1520

Portrait of a young Man as Saint Sebastian, 1533. Creator: Agnolo Bronzino
Portrait of a young Man as Saint Sebastian, 1533

Christ on the route to Calvary, 1415. Creator: Andrea di Bartolo
Christ on the route to Calvary, 1415

The Crucifixion, 1335. Creator: Vitale da Bologna
The Crucifixion, 1335

Saint Veronica and a group of Knights, 1477. Creator: Derick Baegert
Saint Veronica and a group of Knights, 1477

Christ bearing the Cross, 1477. Creator: Derick Baegert
Christ bearing the Cross, 1477

Christ on the Cross, 1630. Creator: Francisco de Zurbaran
Christ on the Cross, 1630

Saint Sebastian attended by Saint Irene and her Maid, 1615. Creator: Dirck van Baburen
Saint Sebastian attended by Saint Irene and her Maid, 1615

The Risen Christ, 1490. Creator: Bramantino
The Risen Christ, 1490

Christ with the Cross, 1587. Creator: El Greco
Christ with the Cross, 1587

Christ on the route to Calvary, unknown date, (c1730). Creators: Workshop of Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Christ on the route to Calvary, unknown date, (c1730)

The Stoning of Saint Stephen, 1525. Creators: Dosso Dossi, Battista Dossi
The Stoning of Saint Stephen, 1525. The martyrdom of Saint Stephen, his appearance before the High Priest and the false accusation with which he was denounced are all recounted in The Acts of

The Crucifixion with the Virgin, Saint John and Angels, 1330. Creator: Ugolino da Siena
The Crucifixion with the Virgin, Saint John and Angels, 1330

The Crucifixion, 1330. Creator: Bernardo Daddi
The Crucifixion, 1330

Lamentation Over The Body Of Christ, c1645-50. Creator: Alessandro Turchi
Lamentation Over The Body Of Christ, c1645-50. Christ's body has been removed from the cross and laid on a tomb. A basket in the foreground contains the crown of thorns

Christ before Annas. From: The small Passion. c.1508-1509. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Christ before Annas. From: The small Passion. c.1508-1509

The crucifixion: small plate, c.1635. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The crucifixion: small plate, c.1635. Presenting the viewer with a sensitive interpretation of Christ on the Cross, close attention has been paid to the intricate features on the figures

The stoning of St Stephen, 1635, Netherlands. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The stoning of St Stephen, 1635, Netherlands

The stoning of St Stephen, 1635. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The stoning of St Stephen, 1635

Dead Christ With Joseph Of Arimathea And Nicodemus (Sepulcrum Christi), c1494-98. Creator: Perugino
Dead Christ With Joseph Of Arimathea And Nicodemus (Sepulcrum Christi), c1494-98. Joseph of Arimathea looks on contemplatively as a tearful Nicodemus supports Christ's lifeless body on a stone

Saint Sebastian, Martyr, c1865. Creator: Theodule Ribot
Saint Sebastian, Martyr, c1865. Two cloaked figures tend to the wounds of Saint Sebastian, a Roman soldier shot with arrows as punishment for his Christian beliefs

Rest On The Flight Into Egypt, 1646. Creator: Claude Lorrain
Rest On The Flight Into Egypt, 1646. An angel guides Mary, Joseph, and the infant Jesus on their flight from Bethlehem to Egypt to escape King Herod's persecution

Christ Crowned With Thorns, c1479-80. Creator: Ercole de Roberti
Christ Crowned With Thorns, c1479-80. Jesus is shown with a rope knotted around his neck and a crown of thorns on his head, tears and blood trickling down his face

Arabs planning a Revolt (litho)
8661172 Arabs planning a Revolt (litho) by Burton, H. M. (20th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arabs planning a Revolt)

Separation from Church and State: " the dream of exile" religious in exile, embodiment of the Faith
JAB5037328 Separation from Church and State: " the dream of exile" religious in exile, embodiment of the Faith, complacent in its role as victim, claiming to be arrested by a peacekeeper

Saint Victor (Victricius), archaic of Rouen. Party on August 7. Victor, soldier of the Roman army in the 4th century
PCT4273271 Saint Victor (Victricius), archaic of Rouen. Party on August 7. Victor, soldier of the Roman army in the 4th century, refuses to serve an apostate emperor

Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556) Protestant Archbishop of Canterbury, under Mary I burnt at the stake at Oxford
536746 Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556) Protestant Archbishop of Canterbury, under Mary I burnt at the stake at Oxford. Mid 19th century engraving.; Universal History Archive/UIG

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"Persecution: A Dark Tale of History's Cruelty" Throughout history, the haunting echoes have reverberated across time. From the courtrooms of Salem in 1692, where innocent lives were shattered by baseless accusations during the witch trials, to the Mayflower carrying Pilgrim Fathers seeking religious freedom, it has left its indelible mark. In 36 AD JC. , St. Stephen became Christianity's first martyr as he faced a brutal stoning for his beliefs. Annibale Carracci's poignant painting captures this tragic event that symbolizes the lengths people will go to silence those who dare to challenge established norms. Even colonial families in Puritan Massachusetts fell victim to persecution when they were banished from their homes due to differing religious practices. The painting "Christ before the High Priest" depicts another instance where faith was put on trial and condemned. Cotton Mather's witchcraft book published in 1689 serves as a chilling reminder of how fear can be weaponized against innocent individuals. Testimonies from the Salem witchcraft trials further reveal humanity's capacity for hysteria-driven persecution. The names Sawtre, Lollard, and Burns remind us of countless others who suffered at the hands of intolerance throughout history. Joan of Arc stands tall among them; her fiery demise at stake in 1431 forever etched into our collective memory. "Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?" These words echo through time as GH Adcock portrays Paul's transformative encounter with divine grace amidst his own acts of persecution. From Kateri Tekakwitha’s struggles as an indigenous woman navigating a world hostile towards her heritage to every soul whose voice was silenced under prejudice and ignorance—persecution remains an enduring testament to mankind’s darkest impulses.