Editor: Christopher Martinuzzi – Image Gallery
Michael Servetus Hispanicus de Aragonia (1609)
from: Michael Servetus een Spangiard. Amsterdam,1607
The University of Edinburgh
The Order and Manner of the Burning of the Constant Martyr of Christ, John Lambert. (1563)
from: Foxe, J. Book of Martyrs, 1684
Atla Digital Library
P. Ioannes Ogilbeus Scotus Soc: IESU. pro Catholica Religione suspensus, et dissectus Glasci in Scotia. 10 Marty. A. 1615. (17th Century)
from: Unknown
National Portrait Gallery, London
The Martyrdom of Edmund Campion (1584)
from: Cavalieri, G. B. Ecclesiae Anglicanae Trophaea siue Sanctorum Martyrum, Rome, Bartholomaei Grassi, p. 33
Unknown
The Martyrdom of the Franciscan and Japanese Martyrs at Nagasaki (1621)
Church of San Bernardino di Siena, Chiari
The Martyrdom of Cuthbert Mayne, Thomas Percy, Earl of Northhumberland, and others. (1584)
from: Cavalieri, G. B. Ecclesiae Anglicanae Trophaea siue Sanctorum Martyrum, Rome, Bartholomaei Grassi, p. 30
Unknown
Een Jongeling van 14 jaren met zyn 6 Broeders Onthoost (1736)
from: Joost, B. 't merg van de historien de martelaren, Amsterdam, I. Tirion, 1736, p. 107
Bodleian Library, Oxford
Schismaticorum in Anglia Crudelitas. (1587)
from: Verstegan, R. Theatrum Crudelitatum haereticorum nostri temporis. 1587, p. 29
Kaiserliche Koenigliche, Hofbibliothek, Vienna
Beheading of Hans Wiesel. Warthausen, 1571 (1685)
from: Braght, T. J. van. Martyrs' Mirror, book 2, 1685, p. 561
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
Execution of Carthusians in 1535 (1555)
from: Horibilis Damnatio Praeclarissimi Doctoris Apvd Parisios Et Salvberrima Cartvsianae Vinae Origo, Rome, P. P. Palumbo
The British Library, London
The Martyrs of Otranto [1640]
Diocese of Altamura - Gravina - Acquaviva delle Fonti
De Koningh is verstoort, om dat sijn Vrouwen twisten. Daerom hy d'een onthoost en soo de twist doet slissen. (1660)
from: Hortensius, L. Oproeren der Wederdoperen, geschiet tot Amsterdam, Munster en in Groeningerlandt, Samuel Imbrechts, Amsterdam, 1660, p. 90
Bibliotheek Universiteit van Amsterdam
Johan Knel of Buchner, en Anna Cantiana. 1550 (1685)
from: Braght, T. J. van. Martyrs' Mirror, book 2, 1685, p. 99
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
The Martyrdome of Ierome & his Two Companions. (1570)
from: Foxe, J. Book of Martyrs, 1684
Atla Digital Library
The Burning of Master Laurence Saunders at Coventry. (1563)
from: Foxe, J. Book of Martyrs, 1684
Atla Digital Library
Three Panel Frontespiece: Anabaptist Murdering a Woman; Monstrous Representation of Anabaptism; Execution of Anabaptist Leaders in Münster (1702)
from: Corvinus, J. F. Anabaptisticum et enthusiasticum Pantheon, 1702, frontespiece
Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, Munich
Nicolaus Ridleius. Episcopus Londin. (17th Century)
National Portrait Gallery, London
Quakers Misbehaviour and Execution (17th Century)
National Portrait Gallery
Men nypt lan Bokelsz. hier met gegloeyde rangen, En wortter Thooren van St. Lamberts uyt gehangen. (1660)
from: Hortensius, L. Oproeren der Wederdoperen, geschiet tot Amsterdam, Munster en in Groeningerlandt, Samuel Imbrechts, Amsterdam, 1660, p. 147
Bibliotheek Universiteit van Amsterdam
Gerrit Hazepoot verbrand (1736)
from: Joost, B. 't merg van de historien de martelaren, Amsterdam, I. Tirion, 1736, p. 178
Bodleian Library, Oxford
Martyrdoms of the Bishops Ridley and Latimer, who Were Burnt Together in One Fire at Oxford. [1765]
Wellcome Collection, London
Martyr's Memorial, Oxford (19th Century)
The Royal Collection Trust, UK
The Martyrdom of John Fisher, Thomas More, and Margarete Pole, Countess of Salisbury. (1584)
from: Cavalieri, G. B. Ecclesiae Anglicanae Trophaea siue Sanctorum Martyrum, Rome, Bartholomaei Grassi, p. 27
Unknown
Burial alive of Anneke van den Hove (1685)
from: Braght, T. J. van. Martyrs' Mirror, book 2, 1685, p. 792
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
Martyrdom of St. Philip of Jesus [17th Century]
Saint Anthony of Padua Convent, Puebla City, Mexico
Torture of Joost Joosten. Veere, 1560 (1685)
from: Braght, T. J. van. Martyrs' Mirror, book 2, 1685, p. 283
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
Pieter Pietersz Bekjen, om het getuygenis Jesu Christi, tot Amsterdam levendigh verbrandt, op den 26. Februarij, Anno 1569. (1685)
from: Braght, T. J. van. Martyrs' Mirror, book 2, 1685, p. 385
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
Persecutiones adversus Catholicos à Protestantibus Calvinistis excitae in Hibernia. (1587)
from: Verstegan, R. Theatrum Crudelitatum haereticorum nostri temporis. 1587, p. 81
Kaiserliche Koenigliche, Hofbibliothek, Vienna
Horrenda inhumanitatis à Geusijs Belgicis peracta. (1587)
from: Verstegan, R. Theatrum Crudelitatum haereticorum nostri temporis. 1587, p. 63
Kaiserliche Koenigliche, Hofbibliothek, Vienna
Louwerens Jansz Nooddruft van Delft. 1577 (1685)
from: Braght, T. J. van. Martyrs' Mirror, book 2, 1685, p. 747
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
The Burning of Master Ierome of Prage. (1563)
from: Foxe, J. Book of Martyrs, 1684
Atla Digital library
Gerard Moyart, ende Pieter de Muelen, tot Pamele levendig verbrandt. (1659)
from: Haemstede, Adriaen Cornelisz van. Historie der martelaren, 1659, fol. 457
Ghent University
The Martyrdome of Thomas Benbridge, Anno 1558 July 19. (1583)
from: Foxe, J. Book of Martyrs, 1684
Atla Digital Library
Persecutiones adversus Catholicos à Protestantibus Calvinistis excitae in Anglia. (1587)
from: Verstegan, R. Theatrum Crudelitatum haereticorum nostri temporis. 1587, p. 79
Kaiserliche Koenigliche, Hofbibliothek, Vienna
Torture of Geleyn Conrelis. Breda, 1572 (1685)
from: Braght, T. J. van. Martyrs' Mirror, book 2, 1685, p. 605
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
Execution of Carthusians in 1535 (1555)
from: Horibilis Damnatio Praeclarissimi Doctoris Apvd Parisios Et Salvberrima Cartvsianae Vinae Origo, Rome, P. P. Palumbo
The British Library, London
A liuely Representation of the manner how his late Majesty was beheaded uppon the Scaffold Ian 30: 1648 [1649 - 1660]
The Royal Collection Trust, UK
Execution of Harmen de Verwer and Five Other Anabaptist. Deventer, 1571 (1685)
from: Braght, T. J. van. Martyrs' Mirror, book 2, 1685, p. 553
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
Horribilia scelera ab Huguenotis in Gallijs perpetrata. (1587)
from: Verstegan, R. Theatrum Crudelitatum haereticorum nostri temporis. 1587, p. 39
Kaiserliche Koenigliche, Hofbibliothek, Vienna
The Description of the Burnyng of M. John Bradford Preacher, and John Leafe a Prentise (16th Century)
National Portrait Gallery, London
12 Christenen te Deventer gevangen (1736)
from: Joost, B. 't merg van de historien de martelaren, Amsterdam, I. Tirion, 1736, p. 273
Bodleian Library, Oxford
Capture of Hans van Overdam. Ghent, 1550 (1685)
from: Braght, T. J. van. Martyrs' Mirror, book 2, 1685, p. 89
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
Torture and Martyrdom of Jean de Brébeuf and Gabriel Lalement (17th Century)
Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa
Guililmus Tyndallus Martyr (1620)
National Portrait Gallery, London
Maria van Monjou. 1552. (1685)
from: Braght, T. J. van. Martyrs' Mirror, book 2, 1685, p. 131
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
Execution of Quakers (1661)
The Royal Collection Trust, UK
The Dissolution of the Monastries and the Execution of Three Benedictine Abbots (1539)
from: https://www.bl.uk/learning/timeline/item106122.html
The British Library, London
Burning of Willem Jansz. Amsterdam, 1569 (1685)
from: Braght, T. J. van. Martyrs' Mirror, book 2, 1685, p. 491
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
Burning of Jan Durps (Bosch). Maastricht, 1559 (1685)
from: Braght, T. J. van. Martyrs' Mirror, book 2, 1685, p. 259
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
Nocturnae per Domos Inquisitiones. (1584)
from: Cavalieri, G. B. Descriptiones quaedam illius inhumanae et multiplicis persecutionis, quam in Anglia propter fidem sustinent catholice christiani, Rome, Franciscus Zannettus, 1584, p. 2
Unknown
Execution of Carthusians in 1535 (1555)
from: Horibilis Damnatio Praeclarissimi Doctoris Apvd Parisios Et Salvberrima Cartvsianae Vinae Origo, Rome, P. P. Palumbo
The British Library, London
Johannes Voësius, ende Henricus Hescheus, twee Augustiner Monnicken tot Brussel verbrandt (1659)
from: Haemstede, Adriaen Cornelisz van. Historie der martelaren, 1659, fol. 50
Ghent University
The Martyrdome of Iohn Cardmaker, and Iohn Warne Upholster, Anno 1555 May 30. (1563)
from: Foxe, J. Book of Martyrs, 1684
Atla Digital Library
The Burning of the Nlessed Martyr Thomas Tomkins (1570)
from: Foxe, J. Book of Martyrs, 1684
Atla Digital Library
A Lamentable Spectacle of Three Women, with a Silly Infant Brasting Out of the Mothers Womb, Being First Taken Out of the Fire, and Cast Again, and so All Burned Together, in the Isle of Garnsey, 1556 July 18. (1563)
from: Foxe, J. Book of Martyrs, 1684
Atla Digital Library
The Martyrdom of John Forest, and Three Benedictine Abbots. (1584)
from: Cavalieri, G. B. Ecclesiae Anglicanae Trophaea siue Sanctorum Martyrum, Rome, Bartholomaei Grassi, p. 29
Unknown
Simon den Kramer, Anno 1553. (1685)
from: Braght, T. J. van. Martyrs' Mirror, book 2, 1685, p. 149
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
The Cruell Handling of William Gardiner an English Merchant, in Portugall (1563)
from: Foxe, J. Book of Martyrs, 1684
Atla Digital Library
Adolf Clarenbach (1992)
Kölner Rathaus, Cologne
Renowned Jesuits: Georgius Fernandez. Gomezius Damrillus, Edumndus Campianus, Alexander Briant, Thomas Cottamus (1608)
from: Unknown
National Portrait Gallery, London
The Execution of Lady Jane Grey (1833)
National Gallery, London
Johannes Rogestus Mart. (1620)
National Portrait Gallery, London
The Burning of 3 Godly Martyrs at Norwich, (viz.) William Seaman, Tho: Carman, and Tho: Hudson, Anno 1558, May 6. (1570)
from: Foxe, J. Book of Martyrs, 1684
Atla Digital Library
Horribilia scelera ab Huguenotis in Gallijs perpetrata. (1587)
from: Verstegan, R. Theatrum Crudelitatum haereticorum nostri temporis. 1587, p. 51
Kaiserliche Koenigliche, Hofbibliothek, Vienna
The Burning of William Flower at Westminster, ye 24 of April, Anno 1555 (1563)
from: Foxe, J. Book of Martyrs, 1684
Atla Digital Library
The Order and Manner of Taking up ye Body of John Wycliffe, and Burning his Bones 41. Years After his Death. (1563)
from: Foxe, J. Book of Martyrs, 1684
Atla Digital Library
Beheading of Wolf Binder. Schärding, 1571 (1685)
from: Braght, T. J. van. Martyrs' Mirror, book 2, 1685, p. 540
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
The Burning of Dr. Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury, in ye Towne Ditch at Oxford, With his Hand First Thrust Into ye Fire, Wherewith he Subscribed Before. (1563)
from: Foxe, J. Book of Martyrs, 1684
Atla Digital Library
Persecutiones adversus Catholicos à Protestantibus Calvinistis excitae in Anglia. (1587)
from: Verstegan, R. Theatrum Crudelitatum haereticorum nostri temporis. 1587, p. 73
Kaiserliche Koenigliche, Hofbibliothek, Vienna
Edmund Campion, Martyr (1582)
from: A Particular Declaration or Testimony of the Undutifull and Traiterous Affection Borne Against her Maiestie by Edmond Campion Jesuite, London, Christopher Barker
British Museum, London
Schismaticorum in Anglia Crudelitas. (1587)
from: Verstegan, R. Theatrum Crudelitatum haereticorum nostri temporis. 1587, p. 25
Kaiserliche Koenigliche, Hofbibliothek, Vienna
Henrick Zurphen tot Diethmaer van de Boeren wreede-lick om hals gebracht. (1659)
from: Haemstede, Adriaen Cornelisz van. Historie der martelaren, 1659, fol. 51
Ghent University
Maria van Beckum, en Ursel, haers Broeders Wijf. 1544 (1685)
from: Braght, T. J. van. Martyrs' Mirror, book 2, 1685, p. 65
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
Persecutiones adversus Catholicos à Protestantibus Calvinistis excitae in Anglia. (1587)
from: Verstegan, R. Theatrum Crudelitatum haereticorum nostri temporis. 1587, p. 71
Kaiserliche Koenigliche, Hofbibliothek, Vienna
The Martyrdome of Master George Wisehart (1570)
from: Foxe, J. Book of Martyrs, 1684
Atla Digital Library
Execution of Three Carthusian Martyrs in 1535 (1555)
from: Horibilis Damnatio Praeclarissimi Doctoris Apvd Parisios Et Salvberrima Cartvsianae Vinae Origo, Rome, P. P. Palumbo
The British Library, London
A Description of Lollards Tower, where Mr. Richard Hunne was Murthered. (1563)
from: Foxe, J. Book of Martyrs, 1684
Atla Digital Library
Execution of Carthusians in 1535 (1555)
from: Horibilis Damnatio Praeclarissimi Doctoris Apvd Parisios Et Salvberrima Cartvsianae Vinae Origo, Rome, P. P. Palumbo
The British Library, London
The Martyrdom of the Carthusian Monks, of Richard Reynolds and John Hales. 1535 (1584)
from: Cavalieri, G. B. Ecclesiae Anglicanae Trophaea siue Sanctorum Martyrum, Rome, Bartholomaei Grassi, p. 28
Unknown
Burning of David van der Leyen and Levina Ghyselius. Ghent, 1554 (1685)
from: Braght, T. J. van. Martyrs' Mirror, book 2, 1685, p. 161
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
Augustyn op een ladder gebonden en verbrant (1736)
from: Joost, B. 't merg van de historien de martelaren, Amsterdam, I. Tirion, 1736, p. 176
Bodleian Library, Oxford
Torture of Hans Bret. Antwerp, 1576 (1685)
from: Braght, T. J. van. Martyrs' Mirror, book 2, 1685, p. 729
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
Joris Wippe, Joostens soon, tot Dordrecht gedood. 1558 (1685)
from: Braght, T. J. van. Martyrs' Mirror, book 2, 1685, p. 203
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
Horribilia scelera ab Huguenotis in Gallijs perpetrata. (1587)
from: Verstegan, R. Theatrum Crudelitatum haereticorum nostri temporis. 1587, p. 37
Kaiserliche Koenigliche, Hofbibliothek, Vienna
The Burning of Richard Yeoman Minister at Norwich 1558 July 10. (1570)
from: Foxe, J. Book of Martyrs, 1684
Atla Digital Library
Novae Franciae Accurata Delineatio (Martyrdom of Jean de Brébeuf and Gabriel Lalemant) (1657)
Bibliothèque nationale de France, Paris
The Martyrdom of the Priors of the English Charterhouses of London, Nottingham and Axholme (1626 - 1632)
Museo Nacional del Prado, Madrid
Stratford Martyrs Memorial (1879)
from: St. John's Church, Stratford (UK), Archive
Stratford Broadway, UK
The Description of the Burning of Mr. John Bradford Preacher, and John Leaf a Prentice. (1563)
from: Foxe, J. Book of Martyrs, 1684
Atla Digital Library
P. Alexander Briant, Soc. Iesu Londini pro fide Catholca suspensus et sectus. j, Decemb, 1581. (1608)
from: Unknown
National Portrait Gallery, London
The Persecution of the English Catholic Laity and Priests (1584)
from: Cavalieri, G. B. Ecclesiae Anglicanae Trophaea siue Sanctorum Martyrum, Rome, Bartholomaei Grassi, p. 34
Unknown
Joris Wippe in een vat verdronken (1736)
from: Joost, B. 't merg van de historien de martelaren, Amsterdam, I. Tirion, 1736, p. 198
Bodleian Library, Oxford







