Halo Collection (#96)

Manuscript depicting the visit of the Three Kings
Page from an illuminated manuscript, Leben der Maria, by the Bavarian priest Wernher (c 1170), depicting the visit of the Three Kings to the newly born Christ child. Date: 12th century

Fresco in the Visitation Church in Ein Kerem, Israel, Middle East

Close-up of a fresco in a monastery in Meteora, Thessaly, Greece, Europe

Mosaic of Christ in Aya Sofya (Sancta Sophia), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Statue of St. Peter in St. Peters Basilica, Vatican, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

An 18th century wood statue depicting Saint Francois de Sales, Notre-Dame de la Gorge, Haute Savoie, France, Europe

Statue of a seated Buddha, Georgetown, Penang Island, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Fresco of Jesses Tree, Old and New Testament figures, Moldovita Monastery Church, 1537, Moldavia, Romania

Mural painting in the Church of Narga Selassie, Dek Island on Lake Tana, Ethiopia, Africa

Statue of Czech St. John of Nepomuk, most popular saint in Central Europe, Trnava, Trnava Region, Slovakia, Europe

Mary and Child
Mary with her baby, who is showing her a flower : she is standing on the new moon, with the sun behind her, and a pair of angels are adjusting her halo

St George / 13C Woodcut
SAINT GEORGE On horseback, slaying the dragon, while the princess prays in the background

Paul Deroulede / Barrere
PAUL DEROULEDE French patriot and politician caricatured as the last d Artagnan

Saint Cado / Devigne
SAINT CADO With the Devil

Aquinas (Anon)
THOMAS AQUINAS Italian theologian

Liszt / Pianist / Vie Parisi
A humorous comment on the Hungarian composers dramatic keyboard technique

Mock Moons (Cig Card)
Mock moons - a striking halo effect with concentric rings and partial reflections of both. Such sight have been observed at both Poles

Blunt / Parhelia (2) Pl 96
Seen with a halo - an extensive luminous ring most commonly seen about the moon. Here it is shown about the sun, and you can see a rainbow

Roman Catholic Bishop
A Roman Cathlic bishop in full ceremonial dress. Not all bishops had a halo, however : this one was evidently a saint as well as being a bishop

Crusader as Hero
The Crusader depicted as a Christian hero, on a white horse, and wearing a halo rather than a helmet

Monk Presents Prayer Bk
ELFNOTH Abbot. Presenting a book of prayer to the Monastery of St. Augustin

Loyola / Trichon / Garnier
IGNATIUS LOYOLA Spanish Saint and founder of Jesuit order in ecclesistical garb with armour cast aside

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"Halo: A Divine Symbol of Light and Majesty" The halo, a timeless symbol of divinity and enlightenment, has adorned religious icons throughout history. From the Greek Orthodox icon of Christ's resurrection in Thessalonica, Macedonia, Greece, to the depiction of The Holy Trinity in the 1420s, this celestial aura transcends borders and continents. Intricately painted with tempera on panel during the Renaissance period by skilled artists like William Holman Hunt, halos became synonymous with heavenly radiance. They illuminated figures such as The King of Kings and embodied Jesus as The Light of the World in his c1851-1853 masterpiece. Not limited to Christianity alone, halos also found their place in other faiths. An ancient Coptic art piece from Egypt showcases Christ alongside Abbott Mena on a wooden canvas dating back to the 7th century AD. Meanwhile, Hindu gods Krishna and Rada are depicted with divine halos in India. Even beyond religious contexts, halos continue to inspire awe-inspiring artwork worldwide. In Geneva's Taize icon or Kopan monastery's portrayal of Manjushri - the deity embodying knowledge - these radiant circles serve as a visual representation of spiritual enlightenment. Halos have stood the test of time as symbols that transcend cultures and beliefs. Whether it be St. Teresa of Avila immortalized on canvas or early 12th-century frescoes adorning Bet Maryam Church in Lalibela; they remind us that there is something greater than ourselves – an ethereal light guiding our path towards higher realms. As we gaze upon these sacred depictions across centuries and continents alike, let us remember that within each halo lies not only divine majesty but also an invitation for us all to seek illumination within ourselves – becoming beacons amidst darkness just like those depicted throughout history.