Historical Religious Figures

19th-century illustrations depicting notable figures from the Catholic Church, capturing distinct attire and historical context in monochrome styles.

Juan GarcÌa de Loaysa y Mendoza (1478 in Talavera de la Reina, near Toledo, Spain ñ 22 April 1546 in Madrid, Spain) was a Spanish Archbishop of Seville and Cardinal.

'Aquinas', (1225-1274), 1830. Saint Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274) Italian Dominican friar, philosopher, catholic priest, influential philosopher, theologian, and jurist. From "Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. Thomas Tegg, R. Griffin and Co., J. Cumming, London, Glasgow and Dublin, 1830

Pope John XXII, Jacques Arnaud Duèse, Jacques Duèse or James of Cahors, 1245 or 1249 - 1334

Juan GarcÌa de Loaysa y Mendoza (1478 in Talavera de la Reina, near Toledo, Spain ñ 22 April 1546 in Madrid, Spain) was a Spanish Archbishop of Seville and Cardinal.

Pedro González de Mendoza, 1428 - 1495. Spanish cardinal and statesman who served as Archbishop of Toledo, Archbishop of Sevilla, Bishop of Sigüenza and Bishop of Calahorra y La Calzada.

Honorius IV, originally Giacomo Savelli (born around 1210 in Rome, died April 3, 1287 there), was Roman Catholic Pope from April 2, 1285 until his death, historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original.

Pope Vigilius, Pope from 537 to his death in 555

Pope Gregory IX, born Ugolino di Conti,between 1145 and 1170 to 1241. From Science and Literature in The Middle Ages by Paul Lacroix published London 1878

Pope Sergius II, pope from 844 to 847, historical illustration

Innocent IV, actually Sinibaldo de Fieschi, was Roman Pope from 1243 to 1254, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original

Francisco Jiménez de Cisneros, known as Cardinal Cisneros (1436-1517). Cardinal, archbishop of Toledo, Primate of Spain and 3rd General Inquisitor of Castile. Portrait, detail. Engraving by Antonio Roca Sallent. Las Glorias Nacionales, 1853. Author: Antonio Roca Sallent (1813-1864). Spanish engraver.

Pope Benedict III or Benedictus III, Pope from 855 to 858, Benedict III, historical illustration

Fray Luis Ponce de León (sometimes Luis de León) (born Belmonte, in Cuenca province, of the Castilian region of La Mancha, Spain, in 1527 23 August 1591 AD) was a Spanish lyric poet and an Augustinian canon, of the Spanish Golden Age

Christophe Antoine Gerle, known as Dom Gerle (1736-1801). French Carthusian monk, member of the Constituent Assembly during the French Revolution and eventually expelled. Portrait. Engraving. "History of the French Revolution". Volume I, 1876.

Cardinal Francisco Jimenez de Cisneros 1437-1517. Spanish prelate, religious reformer From the book 'Gallery of Portraits' published London 1833.

Francisco, Cardinal Jimenez (Ximenes) de Cisneros (1436-1517) Spanish Roman Catholic statesman, regent of Spain and Grand Inquisitor, financed the production of the first multilingual Bible, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated

Pius IV (Pio IV), pope from 1559 to 1565. Madrid, National Library. Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN.

Martin IV (born around 1210 in Mainpincien, died March 28, 1285 in Perugia) was Pope from 1281 until his death, historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original.

Historical illustration from the 19th Century, Leo X or Giovanni de Medici, 1475 -1521, Pope of the Catholic Church from 1513 to 1521

Sixtus V civil name Felice Peretti di Montalto, was Pope of the Catholic Church from 1585 to 1590, Historical, digitally restored 19th century reproduction, exact date unknown

Alonso Fernández de Madrigal, known as Alonso Tostado (1410-1455). Spanish clergyman, academicist and writer. Bishop of Avila 1454-1455. Portrait. Engraving. Historia General de España by Father Mariana. Madrid, 1852.

Portrait of King Henry II of England First Plantagenet King

CANO, Fray Melchor (1509-1580). Teólogo dominico español. Grabado del s. XIX.

Francisco Jimenez of Cisneros (1436-1517). Spanish cardinal and statesman. Engraving, 19th century.

Portrait of David van Bourgondia, born 1427, bishop of Utrecht (1456-1469), died 1496. Borst statue on the right, in office evil.

Pius II (1405-1464). Italian pope (1458-1464), born Enea Silvio Piccolomini. Engraving by Roca.

Urban VII (born August 4) (1521 as Giambattista) (Giovanni Battista) (Castagna in Rome) (died September 27) (1590 in Rome) was Pope of the Catholic Church from September 15 to September 27, 1590, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century master. century, Urban VII (born August 4) (1521 as Giambattista) (Castagna in Rome) (died September 27) (1590 in Rome) was Pope of the Catholic Church from September 15 to September 27, 1590, Historical, digitally restored rep

Leo X, Giovanni de' Medici, 11 December 1475, 1 December 1521, Roman Catholic Pope from 11 March 1513 until his death, Historical, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century

Urban VII (born August 4, 1521 as Giambattista, Giovanni Battista, Castagna in Rome, died September 27, 1590 in Rome) was Pope of the Catholic Church from September 15 to 27, 1590, historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original.

Pope Vigilius, Pope from 537 to his death in 555

FRANCISCO DE BORJA. RELIGIOSO ESPAÑOL. 1510 - 1572. GRABADO MEN MADERA.

Pope John VIII, was Pope from 14 December 872 to his death in 882

Dante Alighieri .

'Balsham', (died 1286), 1830. Hugh de Balsham (died 1286) medieval English bishop. From "Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. Thomas Tegg, R. Griffin and Co., J. Cumming, London, Glasgow and Dublin, 1830

St. Anterus (born in Greece) (died January 3) (236 in Rome) was Bishop of Rome and as such succeeded Pontianus, who was deported to Sardinia along w w w with the antipope Hippolytus on the orders of Emperor Maximinus Thrax, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original. century, St. Anterus (born in Greece) (died January 3) (236 in Rome) was Bishop of Rome and as such succeeded Pontianus, who was deported to Sardinia along w

Gregory XVI (born 18 September 1765 in Belluno) (Republic of Venice) (died 1 June 1846 in Rome) (civil name Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari) was Pope from 1831 until his death, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original. century, Gregory XVI (born September 18) (1765 in Belluno) (Republic of Venice) (died June 1) (1846 in Rome) (civil name Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari) was Pope from 1831 until his death, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th-ce

Portrait of Thomas Wolsey (1473-1530) an English churchman, statesman and a cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. Dated 16th Century

Porträt von Martin Luther im Alter von 38 Jahren in seinem Habit, 10. November 1483, 18. Februar 1546, war ein deutscher Theologieprofessor, Komponist...

Pope Martin I or Martinus I, Pope from 649 to 655, historical illustration

Urban VIII (Maffeo Barberini, 1568-1644) Pope from 1623. Galileo's friend and dedicatee of his 'Il Saggiatore' who, as Pope, condemned him for his heretical theories. Copperplate. engraving

Jan Dziaduski h. Jelita (1496 1559) bishop of Margarytenski 1540, Kamieniecki Bishop 1542, Chełmski 1543, Przemyśl 1545, Suffgan Włocławek 1540 1543 (According to the Seal) Matejko, Jan (1838 1893), Zabłocki, Feliks (1846 1874), Lewental, Salomon (Franciszek Salezy) (1841 1902)

History of the ecumenical councils of Rome. Pope Gregory X (1210-1276). Pope between 1272 and 1276. XIV called the Ecumenical Council held in Lyon. Published in Paris, engraving, 1869. Gregorio X.

Benedicto XIII. Vincenzo Maria Orsini (1649-1730). Papa de 1724 a 1730.

Pope Gregory X or Gregorius X; c. 1210, 1276, born Teobaldo Visconti, was Pope from 1271 to 1276, Gregor X, historical illustration

Boniface VIII, c. 1230 - 11 October 1303, born Benedetto Caetani, was Pope from 24 December 1294 to his death

'Chichele', (c1364-1443), 1830. Henry Chichele (c1364-1443) Archbishop of Canterbury (1414-1443) and founder of All Souls College, Oxford. From "Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. Thomas Tegg, R. Griffin and Co., J. Cumming, London, Glasgow and Dublin, 1830

Thomas Wolsey (c. March 1473 - 29 November 1530) was an English statesman and Catholic bishop. When Henry VIII became King of England in 1509, Wolsey became the king's almoner. His appointment as a cardinal by Pope Leo X in 1515 gave him precedence over all other English clergy.

Thomas Wolsey, 1473-1530, English statesman, Roman Catholic Archbishop of York and Cardinal, Historical, digitally restored 19th century reproduction,...

Portrait of Pope Benedict IX (1012-1056) Theophylactus of Tusculum in Rome, was Pope on three occasions. Dated 11th Century

Charlemagne 742 or 747 to 814 Also known as Charles the Great or Carolus Magnus or Karolus Magnus. King of the Franks and Lombards. From 16th Century engraving

Pope Zachary, born Zacharias son of Polichronius, historical illustration

Saint Bernard of Clairvaux. Steel engraving.

Hadrian VI, whose civil name was Adriaan Floriszoon Boeyens or Adriaan Florisz d'Edel, then spelled Adriaen Floriszoon Boeiens, also known in German as Adrian von Utrecht (born 2 March 1459 in Utrecht, died 14 September 1523 in Rome), was Pope of the Roman Catholic Church from 9 January 1522 until his death, Historical, authentic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated

Pope Constantine or Constantinus, Konstantin I, historical illustration

Clemente VII. Robert de Ginebra (1342-1394). Papa de Avignon (antipapa) de 1378 a 1394.

Pope Gregor Ix., Born as Ugolino di Conti, between 1145 and 1170 to 1241. From Science and Literature in the Middle Ages of Paul Lacroix, published in London 1878, historically, digitally restored reproduction of a template from the 19th century, Record Date not Stated

Stephen IX (X), previously Frederick of Montecassino OSB, originally Frederick of Lorraine (born around 1020 in Lorraine, died 29 March 1058 in Florence), reigned as Pope from 3 August 1057 until his death, Historical, authentic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated, subsequently coloured

Calixtus I, also Callistus I, Calixtus I. Calixtus I. oder Kallixtus I. (geboren um 160) (verstorben 222) war Bischof von Rom von etwa 217, 218 bis 222, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Calixt I, also Callist I, Calixt I. Calixtus I or Callixtus I (born c. 160) (died 222) was Bishop of Rome from c. 217, 218 to 222, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Francisco Jiménez de Cisneros, known as Cardinal Cisneros (1436-1517). Cardinal, archbishop of Toledo, Primate of Spain and 3rd General Inquisitor of Castile. Portrait. Engraving by Antonio Roca Sallent. Later colouration. Las Glorias Nacionales, 1853. Author: Antonio Roca Sallent (1813-1864). Spanish engraver.

Dean Colet. John Colet (January 1467 10 September 1519) was an English churchman and educational pioneer

FRAY JOSE DE SIGUENZA. RELIGIOSO E HISTORIADOR ESPAÑOL . 1544 - 1606. GRABADO RETRATO DE LLANTA. BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL . MADRID.

Pope John IV, Johannes IV, historical illustration

Pope Innocent XII (1691-1700) Roman Catholic Church, Archbishop of Naples, conclave, symbols, insignia, triple papal crown, cross, inscription INRI, leader, saint, Mary with baby Jesus, portrait of famous personalities, goatee, cap, sash, numerous decorations, art, steel engraving, historical illustration 1863

Bartolome Carranza (1503-1576). Navarrese priest, archbishop and theologian, very influential during the Council of Trento and in the restoration of Roman Catholicism in England. Portrait. Lithography. Drawing by Llanta (1839-1904). Cronica General de Espa-a, Historia Ilustrada y Descriptiva de sus Provincias. Extremadura, 1870.

Saint Antoninus of Pamiers. Early Christian missionary and martyr. Patron saint of the cities of Pamiers (France), Palencia and Medina del Campo (Spain). Portrait. Illustration by Llanta. Lithography. Cronica General de Espana. Historia Ilustrada y Descriptiva de sus Provincias. Asturias and Leon, 1867.

Hyginus (transmitted in the manuscripts in the forms Hyginus, Yginus, Egenus, Viginus, died 142 or 149 in Rome) was Bishop of Rome from the year 138, Historical, authentic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated

St. Francis de Sales, vintage engraved illustration.

Domingo de Betanzos (1430-1549). Spanish missionary. Mexican engraving, 1885. Department of Prints and Engravings. Library of Catalonia. Barcelona. Spain.

Alonso Fernandez de Madrigal (El Tostado) (1400-1455). Spanish writer and clergyman. Engraving.

Albertus Magnus (c1200-1280) Italian Dominican friar called 'Doctor Universalis'. Bishop of Ratisbon, 1260. Melded theology and Aristotelianism. From engraving by Th. De Bry (1528-98)

Coelestine II, originally Guido di Castello, German Guido von Città di Castello, (born March 8, 1144) was Pope from September 26, 1143 to March 8, 1144, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original.

Los Papas y los Bárbaros. Gregorio VI (-1046), Papa de de la iglesia católica de 1044 a 1046. Grabado de 1866.

JOHANNES VON HAGEN INDAGINE German theologian and astrologer Date: flourished 16th Century

Portrait of St Vincent of Paul, founder of the Order of Charity: 17th century saint, beatified by Pope Benedict in 1729, and canonised by Pope Clement XII in 1737: Engraving from Lives of the Saints by the Reverend Sabin Baring-Gould, published 1898

Leo X. or Giovanni de' Medici, 1475 - 1521, Pope of the Catholic Church 1513-1521

Albertus Magnus (c1200-1280) German-born Dominican friar, late 16th century. Artist: Unknown

Pope Adrian IV, born Nicholas Breakspear, c.1100 - 1 September 1159, was Pope from 4 December 1154 to his death

Gregory IV (born in Rome) (died 25 January 844 ibid) was Pope from 827 to 844, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Gregory IV (born in Rome) (died January 25) (844 ibid) was Pope from 827 to 844, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Gregorius XVI, born Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari, 18 September 1765, 1 June 1846, was Pope from 1831 until his death, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original

Charles Loyson or Pere Hyacinthe, a French preacher, 1827 - 1912, historical woodcut, circa 1870

Anastasius Bibliothecarius (born 879), briefly antipope as Anastasius III in 855, was a 9th century cleric and church historian, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Anastasius Bibliothecarius (born 879), briefly antipope as Anastasius III in 855, was a 9th century cleric and church historian, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Boniface VIII 1235, 1303, born Benedetto Caetani, was Pope from 1294 to 1303, here at the promulgation of the trade in indulgences in Lateran in 1300, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, exact date unknown

Gregory I, the Great (540-604), sixty-fourth Pope of the Catholic Church. Gregorio I.

Saint Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274) Italian Theologian and Philosopher Artist Unknown

Pope Gregory XV (1554-1623). Born Alessandro Ludovisi. Engraving by Peter Isselburg (1580-ca.1630). Colored.

Coelestine I (born in front of 10 September 422) (died 27 July 432) was Pope and Bishop of Rome from 10 September 422 to 27 July 432, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Coelestine I (born in front of September 10) (422) (died July 27) (432) was Pope and Bishop of Rome from September 10, 422 to July 27, 432, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

St Peter. Engraving from Lives of the Saints by Sabin Baring-Gould published in 1897.

Pope Sergius I, c.650 - 701, was Pope from December 15, 687 to his death

John Colet, 1467-1519, Dean of St Paul's Cathedral and founder of St Paul's School London, Illustration from Old England's Worthies, published around 1880, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated

Los Papas y los Bárbaros. Sergio IV (-1012) , Papa de de la iglesia católica de 1009 a 1012. Grabado de 1866.

Durante di Alighiero degli Alighieri, commonly known by his pseudonym Dante Alighieri or simply as Dante, 1265, 1321, was an Italian poet, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact date unknown

Dante Alighieri 1265-1321. Italy's greatest poet.

Luigi Maria Torregiani (1697-1777), cardenal italiano, secretario de estado del papa Clemente XIII. Grabado de 1880.

Pius IX, May 13, 1792 - February 7, 1878, was Pope from 1846 to 1878, digital improved reproduction of an original print from the 19th century.

King Sancho II of Portugal, 1209-1248. Nicknamed The Pious. After a 17th century engraving.

William von Wykeham 1320 to 1404. Bishop of Winchester, Chancellor of England, historically, digitally restored reproduction of a template from the 19th century, Record Date Not Stated,

Historical print from the 19th century, portrait of Francis of Assisi also known as Giovanni Francesco di Bernardone, 1181 - 1226

Los Papas y los Bárbaros. Juan XVIII (-1003), Papa de de la iglesia católica en 1003. Grabado de 1866.

Pope Agatho, bishop of Rome from 27 June 678 until his death in 681

'Huss', (c1369-1415), 1830. Jan Hus (c1369-1415) John Hus or Huss, also Iohannes Hus or Johannes Huss, Czech theologian, philosopher, master, dean, and rector of the Charles University in Prague. A church reformer, an inspirer of Hussitism, a key predecessor to Protestantism and a seminal figure in the Bohemian Reformation. From "Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. Thomas Tegg, R. Griffin and Co., J. Cumming, London, Glasgow and Dublin, 1830

Saint Albertus Magnus (1193-1280), German bishop and philosopher, advocated the study of nature as a legitimate path to knowledge complementing that of faith and religious authority. Line engraving by Theoldore de Bry, 1597.

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