Vie du vénérable serviteur de Dieu Dom Barthélemy des Martyrs, réligieux de l'ordre de Saint-Dominique Archevèque de Brague, en Portugal 1870

This book from 1870 contains a printed portrait of Dom Barthélemy des Martyrs, Archbishop of Brague. The book gives an account of his life as a religious man of the Order of Saint Dominic. During the 19th century, the Catholic Church faced challenges from secularization and anti-clerical movements, particularly in France, where this book was published. Figures like Barthélemy were upheld to strengthen religious identity. This book also provides insight into how the church used written narratives and portraiture to cultivate specific images of its leaders. The Dominican Order, to which Barthélemy belonged, has historically been associated with intellectualism and preaching, playing a significant role in education and theology. Considering the legacy, the book is more than a biography; it’s a statement of faith, designed to inspire and reaffirm religious values. It is an intimate look at the life of a man, shaped by faith, presented to shape the faith of others.