Ascension Collection (#4)

A view of the balloon of Mr. Sadlers ascending with him
4072603 A view of the balloon of Mr. Sadlers ascending with him and Captain Paget of the Royal Navy from the gardens of the Mermaid Tavern at Hackney on Monday, August 12

Christ ascending into Heaven (colour litho)
3648706 Christ ascending into Heaven (colour litho) by Lawson, John (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ ascending into Heaven)

Mount of Olives (colour litho)
5202610 Mount of Olives (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mount of Olives)

Christ Ascendeth into Heaven (engraving)
5200648 Christ Ascendeth into Heaven (engraving) by Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Julius (1794-1872) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ Ascendeth into Heaven)

Ascension forcee du jeune Guerin a Nantes, le dimanche 16 juillet 1843, (Gravure de l Illustration) (engraving)
5228285 Ascension forcee du jeune Guerin a Nantes, le dimanche 16 juillet 1843, (Gravure de l Illustration) (engraving) by French School

Chapel of the Ascension, Mount of Olives (b / w photo)
5995043 Chapel of the Ascension, Mount of Olives (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chapel of the Ascension, Mount of Olives)

The Ascension of Christ (engraving)
5207631 The Ascension of Christ (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ascension of Christ)

The Death of Saint Petronilla, 1621-22 (oil on canvas)
702940 The Death of Saint Petronilla, 1621-22 (oil on canvas) by Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) (1591-1666); Pinacoteca Capitolina, Musei Capitolini, Rome; (add.info.: Saint Petronilla)

The winged Stairway to Heaven, Kykkos Monastery, Troodos Mountains, Cyprus (mosaic)
829518 The winged Stairway to Heaven, Kykkos Monastery, Troodos Mountains, Cyprus (mosaic) by Cypriot; Kykkos Monastery, Troodos Mountains

The Ascension
909014 The Ascension by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Testament Pictures Royal Tract Society circa 1920 s); English, out of copyright

The Father of the Family Taking his Eldest Boy from School, pub
2655367 The Father of the Family Taking his Eldest Boy from School, pub. 1814 (hand coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Window designed by Edward Bird, R. A. in Temple Church (w / c on paper)
2831604 Window designed by Edward Bird, R.A. in Temple Church (w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Ascension (colour litho)
3108135 Ascension (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ascension. Illustration for Grand Album d Images en Couleurs for l Explication du Catechisme by Abbe)

The Bourse (Stock Exchange) at Alexandria, Egypt, illuminated to celebrate the anniversary of Fuad Is ascension as Sultan Of Egypt in 1917. Date: 1918

The Ascension
LLM339398 The Ascension by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ascension. The Bible Picture Book (Thomas Nelson and Sons, c 1870).); © Look and Learn

Ms L. A. 139-Lisboa fol. 27 The witnesses are left unburied
XJL195849 Ms L.A. 139-Lisboa fol.27 The witnesses are left unburied and their souls ascend to Heaven, from the Gulbenkian Apocalypse, c.1265-70 (vellum) by English School

Disciples catching the Mantle: the Spirit of Darkness overshadowing the Priests of Baal
NCO193135 Disciples catching the Mantle: the Spirit of Darkness overshadowing the Priests of Baal, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1808 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

St. John Nepomuk (d. 1393) being Taken up to Heaven (oil on canvas)
FFA177695 St. John Nepomuk (d.1393) being Taken up to Heaven (oil on canvas) by Maulbertsch, Franz Anton (1724-96); 68x39.5 cm; Private Collection; German, out of copyright

View of the frescoes on the left wall, c. 1303-05 (fresco) (post-restoration)
ALI169601 View of the frescoes on the left wall, c.1303-05 (fresco) (post-restoration) by Giotto (Giotto di Bondone) (c.1266-1337); Scrovegni (Arena) Chapel, Padua

Ascension, 1579-8 (oil on canvas)
6347342 Ascension, 1579-8 (oil on canvas) by Tintoretto, Jacopo Robusti (1518-94); 538x325 cm; Scuola Grande di San Rocco, Venice

Mount of Olives, Place of the Ascension (b / w photo)
5214443 Mount of Olives, Place of the Ascension (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mount of Olives, Place of the Ascension)

Sophie Blanchard in the basket of her balloon during her Milan flight in the presence
4072602 Sophie Blanchard in the basket of her balloon during her Milan flight in the presence Napoleon, 1811 (lithograph) by Rados

The Resurrection (oil on canvas)
LLW402844 The Resurrection (oil on canvas) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820); St. George Parish Church, Barbados; Photo: eLucinda Lambton; American, out of copyright

The Verdun Altar, depicting biblical scenes, 1181 (champleve enamelwork) (right panel
KLN146822 The Verdun Altar, depicting biblical scenes, 1181 (champleve enamelwork) (right panel) (for other panels see 146819-821, 146823) by Nicholas of Verdun (fl.1181-1205); Stiftsmuseum

Assumption of the Virgin (oil on panel)
BRN195814 Assumption of the Virgin (oil on panel) by American School; The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; (add.info)

Window depicting scenes from the Life of the Virgin (stained glass)
XIR246437 Window depicting scenes from the Life of the Virgin (stained glass) by French School, (16th century); Church of Notre-Dame-en-Vaux, Chalons-sur-Marne

Window depicting an angel presenting a soul to God the Father
MMT238224 Window depicting an angel presenting a soul to God the Father, Ile de France Workshop (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris

Pilgrims Ampulla with Scenes of the Crucifixion (front) and the Ascension (back), c
500283 Pilgrims Ampulla with Scenes of the Crucifixion (front) and the Ascension (back), c.600 (tin-lead alloy with leather fragments) by Byzantine School (7th century)

The Ascension Window, detail, 1885 (stained glass)
3474870 The Ascension Window, detail, 1885 (stained glass) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); St.Phillips Cathedral, Birmingham, West Midlands

The Ascension (colour litho)
3652581 The Ascension (colour litho) by Stacey, W.S. (1846-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ascension. Illustration for The Picture Gospel for Children, Vols 1 and 2 (SPCK)

The Resurrection of Christ, 1557 (etching from two plates in black on two sheets of ivory
2971596 The Resurrection of Christ, 1557 (etching from two plates in black on two sheets of ivory laid paper, joined at the centre) by Doetechum, Lucas van (d)

The Altarpiece of St Mary Redcliffe (triptych), 1755-1756 (oil on canvas)
2829277 The Altarpiece of St Mary Redcliffe (triptych), 1755-1756 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 422x370 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Vista del globo aereostatico que se hecho ante sus magesta des y su real familia en el
2836256 Vista del globo aereostatico que se hech ante sus magesta des y su real familia en el qual fue Dn. Vicente Lunardi el dia 8 de enero de 1793 A... pub

The Ascension of Christ (colour litho)
3094599 The Ascension of Christ (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ascension of Christ)

Beating the bounds of the Tower of London 1906
Beating the bounds is still carried out in the Tower of London today every three years on Ascension Day. One of Londons oddest traditions

Grand ascension of the Miller tabernacle! : Miller in his glory
1078676 Grand ascension of the Miller tabernacle! : Miller in his glory, saints and sinners in one great conglomeration!, 1844 (wood engraving) by American School

Grand Ascension of the Miller Tabernacle, Broadside depicting the End of
1077620 Grand Ascension of the Miller Tabernacle, Broadside depicting the End of the World, 1844 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Ascension of Christ, detail from the pulpit, after 1460 (bronze)
LRI3527851 Ascension of Christ, detail from the pulpit, after 1460 (bronze) by Donatello, (c.1386-1466); San Lorenzo, Florence, Italy; Luisa Ricciarini; Italian, out of copyright

The Ascension Window, detail, 1885 (stained glass)
3474872 The Ascension Window, detail, 1885 (stained glass) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); St.Phillips Cathedral, Birmingham, West Midlands

The Ascension Window, 1885 (stained glass)
3474871 The Ascension Window, 1885 (stained glass) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); St.Phillips Cathedral, Birmingham, West Midlands

The Ascension Window, detail, 1885 (stained glass)
3474866 The Ascension Window, detail, 1885 (stained glass) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); St.Phillips Cathedral, Birmingham, West Midlands

The Ascension, 1860 (stained glass)
3474797 The Ascension, 1860 (stained glass) by Clayton, John Richard (1827-1913); St John The Evangelist, Mogerhanger, UK; (add.info.: Manufactured by Clayton & Bell); eAlastair Carew-Cox; British

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"Journeying to the Heavens: Exploring Ascension in Art, Nature, and Culture" Embark on a celestial voyage as we delve into the concept through various captivating hints. From Guido Reni's masterpiece depicting The Assumption of the Virgin Mary to witnessing a breathtaking balloon ascent over Sevenoaks, Kent, our exploration begins with awe-inspiring imagery. Venturing further eastward, we discover the magnificent Ascension Cathedral near Omsk, Russia. Its towering presence stands as a testament to human devotion and architectural grandeur. Nearby lies Moscow Kremlin's Annunciation Cathedral, an enchanting place where faith and history intertwine. Nature reveals its own ascendant wonders as we gaze upon Volcan de Popocatepetl from Volcan de Iztaccihuatl in Sierra Nevada. These majestic peaks remind us of Earth's power and beauty that reaches towards the heavens. Intriguingly intricate Persian miniatures capture Mohammad on Horseback during his spiritual journey—an embodiment of personal ascendance amidst ancient traditions. The pinnacle moment arrives with The Ascension of Jesus—a profound event celebrated by millions worldwide. This divine act symbolizes hope and redemption for humanity—a true testament to transcendence beyond earthly realms. Tracing back in time, Ancient Jerusalem emerges before our eyes—Solomon's Temple at its heart—an emblematic site where spirituality converged with earthly existence centuries ago. Jesus Christ himself is portrayed ascending heavenwards in vibrant color lithography—a vivid reminder of his transformative message resonating throughout generations. Delving deeper into history brings us to Ascension and Pentecost artwork from the 13th century—an era when artistic expression intertwined with religious narratives like never before—each stroke capturing divine grace unfolding before our eyes. Finally, Cub Seals frolic along Ascension Island in South Atlantic—their playful nature reminding us that even amidst vast oceans and remote landscapes; life finds ways to ascend and thrive.