Belief Collection (page 6)

A village deity. A colossal statue of the gate-keeper god or Dvarapala, holding a gadha mace and with his attendants
3033747 A village deity. A colossal statue of the gate-keeper god or Dvarapala, holding a gadha mace and with his attendants, in Tami?akam or the Ancient Tami? country, southern India

Daniel in the lion's den (engraving)
UIG5416229 Daniel in the lion's den (engraving); (add.info.: Old Testament.); PHAS/UIG

Richard Mather
5669004 Richard Mather; (add.info.: Richard Mather (1596-1669): first in a line of New England Puritan clergymen and leader of New England Congregationalism who co-authored the Bay Psalm Book

Map of the Twelve Tribes of Israel, Canaan, or Palestine, as it was divided between the twelve tribes of Israel
6117853 Map of the Twelve Tribes of Israel, Canaan, or Palestine, as it was divided between the twelve tribes of Israel. After a map published in 1750 (map); Photo © Ken Welsh

Parish museum. Painting. Jesus in the Gethsemane garden. Scene in a garland. Oil on canvas. 18th century
6265870 Parish museum. Painting. Jesus in the Gethsemane garden. Scene in a garland. Oil on canvas. 18th century.; Museo Parroquial de Tapices de Pastrana, Guadalajara

The Sermon on the Mount, from A Book of Modern Palestine by Richard Penlake pub. c.1910 (print)
5242639 The Sermon on the Mount, from A Book of Modern Palestine by Richard Penlake pub. c.1910 (print) by English School, (20th century)

The repulse of the Turks at the Siege of Vienna, Austria in 1529, from The Book of Martyrs by John Foxe, pub
5242609 The repulse of the Turks at the Siege of Vienna, Austria in 1529, from The Book of Martyrs by John Foxe, pub. c.1865 (print) by English School, (19th century)

Virgin Mary and child. Rose window 14th century. Stained glass window. Genoa cathedral, San Lorenzo Cathedral. Genoa
7137005 Virgin Mary and child. Rose window 14th century. Stained glass window. Genoa cathedral, San Lorenzo Cathedral. Genoa

Virgin Mary and child. Rose window 14th century. Stained glass window. Genoa cathedral, San Lorenzo Cathedral. Genoa
7137004 Virgin Mary and child. Rose window 14th century. Stained glass window. Genoa cathedral, San Lorenzo Cathedral. Genoa

Mosaic of Virgin Mary and Child on the facade of Saint Spyridon Orthodox Church. Trieste. Italy
7136982 Mosaic of Virgin Mary and Child on the facade of Saint Spyridon Orthodox Church. Trieste. Italy.; Saint Spyridon Church, Trieste, Italy; © Pascal Deloche/Godong

Trieste Cathedral. Mosaic of Christ, Saint Justus and Saint Servulus. Italy
7136958 Trieste Cathedral. Mosaic of Christ, Saint Justus and Saint Servulus. Italy.; Cattedrale di San Giusto, Trieste, Italy; © Pascal Deloche/Godong

Bas-relief, Votive painting by Colars d'Avesnes, Jacques d'Avesnes and Catherine de Crespelaines, 1404-1410
7242372 Bas-relief, Votive painting by Colars d'Avesnes, Jacques d'Avesnes and Catherine de Crespelaines, 1404-1410; Tournai

The Wolf-Charmer. By John La Farge, 1881 (engraving published New York)
536130 The Wolf-Charmer. By John La Farge, 1881 (engraving published New York).; (add.info.: Belief in wolf charmers widespread in France in first half of 19th century)

Saint Paul the Hermit, c.1662-64 (oil on canvas)
XOS5877813 Saint Paul the Hermit, c.1662-64 (oil on canvas) by Preti, Mattia (Il Calabrese) (1613-99); 121x94 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

The Hope of the World (colour litho)
8656849 The Hope of the World (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hope of the World. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Sunset in Venice
Alla Simacheva

Perspective
Fernando Silveira

Asoka's Missionaries set up an Edict Pillar at Lauriya Nandangarh, BC 244 (litho)
8661017 Asoka's Missionaries set up an Edict Pillar at Lauriya Nandangarh, BC 244 (litho) by Ruith, Horace van (1839-1923); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Temptation of Saint Jerome, 1541-48 (oil on panel)
5860715 The Temptation of Saint Jerome, 1541-48 (oil on panel) by Vasari, Giorgio (1511-74); 166.5--121.9 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: By Giorgio Vasari)

The National Gallery. St Barbara. Church of Annunciation. 15th century. Ljubljana. Slovenia
7141104 The National Gallery. St Barbara. Church of Annunciation. 15th century. Ljubljana. Slovenia.; © Pascal Deloche/Godong

Western portal. Batalha Monastery. Late Gothic architecture, intermingled with the Manueline style. Western portal
7141097 Western portal. Batalha Monastery. Late Gothic architecture, intermingled with the Manueline style. Western portal. Portugal.; © Pascal Deloche/Godong

Batalha Monastery, Portugal, 15th century (photo)
7141096 Batalha Monastery, Portugal, 15th century (photo); (add.info.: Late Gothic architecture, intermingled with the Manueline style. Western portal. Sculpture)

Batalha Monastery. Late Gothic architecture, intermingled with the Manueline style. Western portal. Apostle. Portugal
7141092 Batalha Monastery. Late Gothic architecture, intermingled with the Manueline style. Western portal. Apostle. Portugal.; © Pascal Deloche/Godong

Bust of Hadrian. 117-121 CE. White marble. Genoa. Italy
7137070 Bust of Hadrian. 117-121 CE. White marble. Genoa. Italy.; © Pascal Deloche/Godong

Genoa cathedral, San Lorenzo Cathedral. Jesus and 12 apostles. Fresco. Genoa. Italy
7137053 Genoa cathedral, San Lorenzo Cathedral. Jesus and 12 apostles. Fresco. Genoa. Italy.; Cattedrale di San Lorenzo, Genoa, Italy; © Pascal Deloche/Godong

Levanto church. Passion of Christ. Way of cross. Stain glass window. Ridarolo. Italy
7137036 Levanto church. Passion of Christ. Way of cross. Stain glass window. Ridarolo. Italy.; Levanto, Liguria, Italy; © Pascal Deloche/Godong

Levanto church. Passion of Christ. Way of cross. Jesus is taken down from the Cross. Stain glass window. Ridarolo
7137033 Levanto church. Passion of Christ. Way of cross. Jesus is taken down from the Cross. Stain glass window. Ridarolo. Italy.; Levanto, Liguria, Italy; © Pascal Deloche/Godong

Interior, the southern chapel (chapel of St. James?), murals, 1594 (?), scene 11
7242669 Interior, the southern chapel (chapel of St. James?), murals, 1594 (?), scene 11: the signature of Canon AdamLe Caron died in 1604 (Canon Adam Le Caron, donor of the fresco)

Interior, the southern chapel (chapel of St. James?), murals, 1594 (?), scene 10: a prince in arms prays
7242668 Interior, the southern chapel (chapel of St. James?), murals, 1594 (?), scene 10: a prince in arms prays, another child is lying on the ground (a dead child is lying on the ground)

Interior, the southern chapel (chapel of St. James?), murals, 1594 (?), scene 14: in the street
7242672 Interior, the southern chapel (chapel of St. James?), murals, 1594 (?), scene 14: in the street, a little girl coming out of a well, supported by women; St

The National Gallery. The creation of Eve. God The Father. 18th century. Ljubljana. Slovenia
7141108 The National Gallery. The creation of Eve. God The Father. 18th century. Ljubljana. Slovenia.; © Pascal Deloche/Godong

Batalha Monastery. Late Gothic architecture, intermingled with the Manueline style. Western portal. Apostle. Portugal
7141093 Batalha Monastery. Late Gothic architecture, intermingled with the Manueline style. Western portal. Apostle. Portugal.; © Pascal Deloche/Godong

St. James the Apostle church. Catherine of Siena. painting 1880. Trieste. Italy
7136843 St. James the Apostle church. Catherine of Siena. painting 1880. Trieste. Italy.; Chiesa di San Giacomo Apostolo, Trieste, Italy; © Pascal Deloche/Godong

Catholic cross with Virgin Mary. France
7136396 Catholic cross with Virgin Mary. France.; © Pascal Deloche/Godong

General view of the camp in front of Nazareth, 1882 (engraving)
7336191 General view of the camp in front of Nazareth, 1882 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraving in Le Pelerin, June 10, 1882); Photo © Caricadoc

The Sindjil camp, 1882 (engraving)
7336189 The Sindjil camp, 1882 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraving in Le Pelerin, June 10, 1882); Photo © Caricadoc

Bas-relief, Votive painting by Colars d'Avesnes, Jacques d'Avesnes and Catherine de Crespelaines, 1404-1410
7242373 Bas-relief, Votive painting by Colars d'Avesnes, Jacques d'Avesnes and Catherine de Crespelaines, 1404-1410; Tournai

Pentecost, 1520-25 (oil on panel)
5860911 Pentecost, 1520-25 (oil on panel) by Orley, Bernart van (c.1492-1541) (follower of); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: Follower of Bernard van Orley)

A benitier
DUV4217242 A benitier; 31x24 cm; (add.info.: I can read (Methodic and fun alphabet by a dad) - abecedary comprising a reading method and an illustrious alphabet); Photo © Duvallon

A priest, 4 laymen and 2 women burned at the stake at Smithfield, London, 27 January 1556
530380 A priest, 4 laymen and 2 women burned at the stake at Smithfield, London, 27 January 1556, for refusing to deny their Protestant belief. Reign of Mary I (Bloody Mary)

Illustration for The Gathering of Brother Hilarius by Michael Fairless (colour litho)
8653447 Illustration for The Gathering of Brother Hilarius by Michael Fairless (colour litho) by Fortescue-Brickdale, Eleanor (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Popular Superstitions: Putting on the left shoe before the right (colour litho)
8668723 Popular Superstitions: Putting on the left shoe before the right (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Putting on the left shoe before the right)

In the camp of the pilgrims in Nazareth, 1882 (engraving)
7336190 In the camp of the pilgrims in Nazareth, 1882 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the right, the large living room, the refectory and the dormitory, on the left)

The National Gallery. Danse macabre. Church of Holy Trinity. 15th century. Ljubljana. Slovenia
7136204 The National Gallery. Danse macabre. Church of Holy Trinity. 15th century. Ljubljana. Slovenia.; Narodna Galerija, Ljubljana, Slovenia; © Pascal Deloche/Godong

The National Gallery. Lucia of Syracuse or St Lucy. Valentin Metzinger. 1741. Ljubljana. Slovenia
7136214 The National Gallery. Lucia of Syracuse or St Lucy. Valentin Metzinger. 1741. Ljubljana. Slovenia.; Narodna Galerija, Ljubljana, Slovenia; © Pascal Deloche/Godong

The great comet seen in Paris October 17, 1882, engraving by P. Fouche
1729395 The great comet seen in Paris October 17, 1882, engraving by P. Fouche; (add.info.: The great comet seen in Paris october 17, 1882, engraving by P. Fouche)

"John Bunyan Reciting The Pilgrim's Progress'...in Bedford Gaol, ...by G. F. Folingsby... 1864
"John Bunyan Reciting The Pilgrim's Progress to his friends in Bedford Gaol", by G. F. Folingsby, of Munich, in the exhibition of Fine Arts at Melbourne, Australia, 1864

Mass for Germans before battle, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Mass for Germans before battle, between 1914 and c1915. Catholic priest officiating during an outdoor mass for German soldiers during World War I

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Belief is a powerful force that transcends boundaries and unites people from all walks of life, and is the driving force behind our faith, guiding us through the ups and downs of life's journey. In India, Asia, the Hindu gods Laksman, Rama, Sita, and Hanuman stand as symbols of unwavering devotion and righteousness. Their divine presence reminds us to stay true to our beliefs even in the face of adversity. The Hindu goddesses Parvati, Lakshmi, and Saraswati exude grace and wisdom in their ethereal forms. They embody feminine strength and serve as beacons of inspiration for women across generations. The statue of Annapurna giving food at Lakshman temple signifies the importance of nourishment not only for our bodies but also for our souls. Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity seated amidst lotus flowers symbolizes abundance in all aspects of life. Her image serves as a reminder to cultivate gratitude for what we have while striving for more. Krishna and Rada personify love beyond earthly boundaries; their divine romance teaches us about unconditional affection that knows no limits or conditions. Meanwhile, Vishnu and Lakshmi represent harmony between masculine power and feminine grace - a perfect balance essential for spiritual growth. Ganesh, Ayappa, Subramania - these deities exemplify courage, knowledge-seeking endeavors, and overcoming obstacles respectively. They remind us that with determination comes triumph over challenges on our path towards self-realization. Durga's fierce form represents protection against evil forces; her presence instills fearlessness within devotees facing battles both internal or external. In Ireland's Knock County Mayo apparition, the faithful witness an extraordinary event reaffirming their belief in miracles happening around them. The Novgorod Icon depicts Last Judgement reminding believers about accountability after death. Titian's Noli Me Tangere painting captures Jesus' resurrection emphasizing faith's transformative power.