The agitator of Languedoc Bernard Delicieux (1260-1318), Franciscan monk during his trial, 1887 (oil on...

Albigeoise Inquisition: “The agitator of Languedoc Bernard Delicieux (1260-1318), Franciscan monk during his trial.” The scene of judgment: in the first row in the centre, facing Bernard Delicieux, the great inquisitor is surrounded by two religious, behind them the representatives of the Church, cardinal and eveques. The monk opposes the inquisition against the Cathar heresy, clothed with Franciscan bur, raises an avenger arm to those who accuse him. Painting by Jean Paul Laurens (1838-1921) 1887 Sun. 1,15x1,5 m Toulouse, musee des Augustins - The Albigensian Crusade (or Cathar Crusade): The Agitator of Languedoc, Bernard Delicieux (1260-1318), a Spiritual Franciscan friar during his trial - The scene of the trial: in the first row -in the centre- facing Bernard Delicieux, the Grand Inquisitor surrounded by two religious; behind them, the representatives of the Church, Cardinal and Bishops. The monk, who resisted the Inquisition against the Cathar heresy, wearing the Franciscan habit, stretches out an avenging arm to his judges. Painting by Jean Paul Laurens (1838-1921), 1887. 1.15 x 1.5 m. Augustins Museum, Toulouse, France