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Still image18 Personnes brulées à Saltzbourg, A. 1528
Luiken, Jan, 1649-1712An engraving depicting the burning of eighteen Anabaptists. The image shows the victims bound to burning stakes and praying as a pair of men stoke the fires.Subject - Time PeriodCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESAn engraving depicting the burning of eighteen Anabaptists. The image shows the victims bound to burning stakes and praying as a pair of men stoke the fires. -
Still image180 Persones brulées sous le nom d'Albigois comme des héretiques, A. 1210
Luiken, Jan, 1649-1712An engraving depicting the burning of 180 people from the Cathar sect who had been labeled heretics by the Pope. The image shows a massive bonfire with numerous people being thrown onto it while a crowd watches.Subject - Time PeriodCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESAn engraving depicting the burning of 180 people from the Cathar sect who had been labeled heretics by the Pope. The image shows a massive bonfire with numerous people being thrown onto it while a crowd watches. -
Still image224 Vaudois brulez prés de Thoulouse, A. 1243
Luiken, Jan, 1649-1712An engraving depicting the burning of 224 Waldensians outside of Toulouse. The image shows a large number of stakes with people tied to them being set ablaze as a crowd watches.Subject - Time PeriodCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESAn engraving depicting the burning of 224 Waldensians outside of Toulouse. The image shows a large number of stakes with people tied to them being set ablaze as a crowd watches. -
Still imageAlgerius, Etudiant de Padoue, brulé à Rome, A. 1557
Luiken, Jan, 1649-1712An engraving depicting the execution of Algerius, a student from Padua. The image shows Algerius being drenched in boiling oil as he stands before a prepared stake and pyre while a monk attempts to convince him to repent.Subject - Time PeriodCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESAn engraving depicting the execution of Algerius, a student from Padua. The image shows Algerius being drenched in boiling oil as he stands before a prepared stake and pyre while a monk attempts to convince him to repent. -
Still imageAnne Hendriks, brulée à Amsterdam, A. 1571
Luiken, Jan, 1649-1712An engraving depicting the execution of Anne Hendricks. The image shows Hendricks, bound to a ladder, being lifted towards a bonfire as a crowd watches.Subject - Time PeriodCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESAn engraving depicting the execution of Anne Hendricks. The image shows Hendricks, bound to a ladder, being lifted towards a bonfire as a crowd watches. -
Still imageAntipas, brulé vif dans un Taureau d'airain environ l'an 95
Luiken, Jan, 1649-1712An engraving depicting the martyrdom of Antipas of Pergamum. The image shows a hollow bull statue set above a blazing fire.Subject - Time PeriodCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESAn engraving depicting the martyrdom of Antipas of Pergamum. The image shows a hollow bull statue set above a blazing fire. -
Still imageAntoine Ysbaarts, brulé à Tielt en Flandres, A. 1573
Luiken, Jan, 1649-1712An engraving depicting the execution of Anthonie Ysbaarts. The image shows Ysbaarts bound to a stake as a man attempts to stop the executioner from lighting the pyre.Subject - Time PeriodCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESAn engraving depicting the execution of Anthonie Ysbaarts. The image shows Ysbaarts bound to a stake as a man attempts to stop the executioner from lighting the pyre. -
Still imageBlandine, rotie à demi sur un gril, et ensuite iettée aux bétes sauvages, A. 172
Luiken, Jan, 1649-1712An engraving depicting the martyrdom of Saint Blandina. The image shows Blandina being tossed by a bull towards a second bull's oncoming charge, while in the background there is a burning grill where she had previously been severely burned.Subject - Time PeriodCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESAn engraving depicting the martyrdom of Saint Blandina. The image shows Blandina being tossed by a bull towards a second bull's oncoming charge, while in the background there is a burning grill where she had previously been severely burned. -
Still imageChristien Langedul et trois autres brulez à Anvers, A. 1567
Luiken, Jan, 1649-1712An engraving depicting the execution of Christian Langedul and three others. The image shows the four bound men being led inside a straw lean-to and chained to posts within while a brazier sits to the side ready to light the lean-to on fire.Subject - Time PeriodCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESAn engraving depicting the execution of Christian Langedul and three others. The image shows the four bound men being led inside a straw lean-to and chained to posts within while a brazier sits to the side ready to light the lean-to on fire. -
Still imageClement, Ecossois, brulé comme héreticus, A. 750
Luiken, Jan, 1649-1712An engraving depicting the death of Clement of Scotland, who was accused of heresy by Saint Boniface and burned at the stake.Subject - Time PeriodCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESAn engraving depicting the death of Clement of Scotland, who was accused of heresy by Saint Boniface and burned at the stake. -
Still imageCondemned by the Inquisition
Picart, Bernard, 1673-1733A series of four engravings depicting four people sentenced to be burnt at the stake by the Inquisition. The man and young woman at the top of the page confessed and thus avoided their punishment, while the woman and man on the bottom have yet to confess.Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA series of four engravings depicting four people sentenced to be burnt at the stake by the Inquisition. The man and young woman at the top of the page confessed and thus avoided their punishment, while the woman and man on the bottom have yet to confess. -
Still imageCruaictez horibles exercées contre les Chrétiens, sous Diocletien et Maximien, A. 301
Luiken, Jan, 1649-1712An engraving depicting various tortures and executions of Christians during the persecutions ordered under Emperors Diocletian and Maximian. The image shows five different methods of crucifixion (right), people being burned at the stake (center, background), a man being beaten (center), a figure being attacked by dogs (bottom left), and a figure being stabbed, covered in oil, and burned (left), all while the Emperors watch (top left, background).Subject - Time PeriodCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESAn engraving depicting various tortures and executions of Christians during the persecutions ordered under Emperors Diocletian and Maximian. The image shows five different methods of crucifixion (right), people being burned at the stake (center, background), a man being beaten (center), a figure being attacked by dogs (bottom left), and a figure being stabbed, covered in oil, and burned (left), all while the Emperors watch (top left, background). -
Still imageDavid et Levina etranglez et brulez à Gand, A. 1554
Luiken, Jan, 1649-1712An engraving depicting the execution of David and Levina. The image shows Levina and David having been strangled and burned at the stake, and a man stabbing David to make sure he is dead.Subject - Time PeriodCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESAn engraving depicting the execution of David and Levina. The image shows Levina and David having been strangled and burned at the stake, and a man stabbing David to make sure he is dead. -
Still imageDeux Jeunes Filles tuées dans l'Evêché de Bamberg environ l'An 1550
Luiken, Jan, 1649-1712An engraving depicting the execution of two young women. The image shows the young women, with crowns of straw on their heads, being led towards a stake being prepared in the background.Subject - Time PeriodCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESAn engraving depicting the execution of two young women. The image shows the young women, with crowns of straw on their heads, being led towards a stake being prepared in the background. -
Still imageDouze persones decapitées et brulées à Deventer, A. 1571
Luiken, Jan, 1649-1712An engraving depicting the public execution of a dozen people. The image shows a card of people being brought to an execution platforms where several have already been bound to stakes which are being prepared to be burned.Subject - Time PeriodCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESAn engraving depicting the public execution of a dozen people. The image shows a card of people being brought to an execution platforms where several have already been bound to stakes which are being prepared to be burned. -
Still imageDulcin avec sa femme déchurez par piéces et brulez à Novare, A. 1308
Luiken, Jan, 1649-1712An engraving depicting the execution of Fra. Dolcino and his wife (co-preacher or concubine), Margaret of Trent. The image shows Dolcino being cut to pieces by two men while another two grab at Margaret and a fire is prepared in the background.Subject - Time PeriodCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESAn engraving depicting the execution of Fra. Dolcino and his wife (co-preacher or concubine), Margaret of Trent. The image shows Dolcino being cut to pieces by two men while another two grab at Margaret and a fire is prepared in the background. -
Still imageEnviron 80 Vaudois brulez à Strasbourg, A. 1215
Luiken, Jan, 1649-1712An engraving depicting the burning of eighty Waldensians in Strasbourg. The image shows a number of individuals already tied to stakes (right) while others are being prepared to be led to the pyres (left).Subject - Time PeriodCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESAn engraving depicting the burning of eighty Waldensians in Strasbourg. The image shows a number of individuals already tied to stakes (right) while others are being prepared to be led to the pyres (left). -
Still imageGrand nombre de Chrétiens brulez sous le nom de Publicains en France et en Angleterre, A. 1182
Luiken, Jan, 1649-1712An engraving depicting a number of Waldensians and Albigenses, called "Publicans," being burned. The image shows a bound man being pushed into a bonfire, where several others have already been thrown, as a bishop and priest watch.Subject - Time PeriodCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESAn engraving depicting a number of Waldensians and Albigenses, called "Publicans," being burned. The image shows a bound man being pushed into a bonfire, where several others have already been thrown, as a bishop and priest watch. -
Still imageGuillaume Iansz, de Durgerdam, brulé à Amsterdam, A. 1569
Luiken, Jan, 1649-1712An engraving depicting the execution of Willem Janss. The image shows Janss stepping up onto a bundle of wood beside a post as a monk and crowd watch.Subject - Time PeriodCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESAn engraving depicting the execution of Willem Janss. The image shows Janss stepping up onto a bundle of wood beside a post as a monk and crowd watch. -
Still imageGuillaume White, Prêtre en Angleterre brulé comme héretique à Nordwich, A. 1428
Luiken, Jan, 1649-1712An engraving depicting the execution of William White, a preacher and accused heretic. The image shows william standing before the stake he is to be burned at, while a bishop oversees the proceedings.Subject - Time PeriodCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESAn engraving depicting the execution of William White, a preacher and accused heretic. The image shows william standing before the stake he is to be burned at, while a bishop oversees the proceedings. -
Still imageHenri Eemkens, brulé à Utrecht, A. 1562
Luiken, Jan, 1649-1712An engraving depicting the execution of Heyndrick Eemkens. The image shows Eemkens bound by his neck to a post (right) and his executioner holding out a burning bundle of straw laced with gunpowder towards him.Subject - Time PeriodCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESAn engraving depicting the execution of Heyndrick Eemkens. The image shows Eemkens bound by his neck to a post (right) and his executioner holding out a burning bundle of straw laced with gunpowder towards him.