Benediction Collection (#29)

Blessing the Water in the Country (colour litho)
727579 Blessing the Water in the Country (colour litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blessing the Water in the Country)

I sign thee with the sign of the cross (chromolitho)
724664 I sign thee with the sign of the cross (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Christ in Majesty with Saints, Santa Maria Antiqua, Rome (fresco)
703227 Christ in Majesty with Saints, Santa Maria Antiqua, Rome (fresco) by Italian School; Santa Maria Antiqua, Rome, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Blessing of Pius IX from the balcony of St. Peter s, c. 1846-78 (oil on canvas)
704259 Blessing of Pius IX from the balcony of St. Peter s, c.1846-78 (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (19th century); Museo di Roma, Rome

The Benediction (engraving)
729574 The Benediction (engraving) by Linton, James Dromgole (1840-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Benediction)

Wedding ceremony (chromolitho)
735716 Wedding ceremony (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wedding ceremony)

Christ blessing Children (engraving)
5992448 Christ blessing Children (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ blessing Children)

Maesta: Christ Child, 1315 (fresco) (detail of 51591)
ALI79368 Maesta: Christ Child, 1315 (fresco) (detail of 51591) by Martini, Simone (1284-1344); Palazzo Pubblico, Siena, Italy; Alinari

St. Nicholas (oil on gold ground panel) (see also 215326 & 215327)
SHK215328 St. Nicholas (oil on gold ground panel) (see also 215326 & 215327) by Master of Teplice (fl.1550-1575); 26x16.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Betrothal of the Virgin (oil on copper)
AGN218430 Betrothal of the Virgin (oil on copper) by Francken or Franck, Ambrosius II (c.1590-1632); 46.6x38.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; Flemish, out of copyright

Reliquary plaque depicting Christ with the symbols of the evangelists (enamelled copper)
XIR214843 Reliquary plaque depicting Christ with the symbols of the evangelists (enamelled copper) by French School, (12th century); Musee Departemental des Antiquites, Rouen

God in glory with saints, illustration from the Liber Chronicarum
REV326698 God in glory with saints, illustration from the Liber Chronicarum by Hartmann Schedel (1440-1514) published in Nuremberg, 1493 (woodcut) by Wolgemuth, Michael (1434-1519) & Pleydenwurff, W

Creation of Adam (mosaic) (b / w photo)
ALI345941 Creation of Adam (mosaic) (b/w photo) by Sicilian School, (12th Century); Palatine Chapel, Palermo, Sicily, Italy; (add.info)

Creation of Water and Stars (mosaic) (b / w photo)
ALI345939 Creation of Water and Stars (mosaic) (b/w photo) by Sicilian School, (12th Century); Palatine Chapel, Palermo, Sicily

Augustine preaching before king Ethelbert
LLM339197 Augustine preaching before king Ethelbert by Doyle, James William Edmund (1822-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: Augustine preaching before king Ethelbert)

Peace be to this house
LLM338948 Peace be to this house by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peace be to this house. Bible, Henry and Scott (c 1880).); © Look and Learn

Procession of St. Charles Borromeo to cure Milan of the plague in 1576 (marble
XIR346098 Procession of St. Charles Borromeo to cure Milan of the plague in 1576 (marble) (b/w photo) by Bouchardon, Edme(1698-1762); Chapelle Royale, Chateau de Versailles

Detail from the Miracle Window depicting St. Thomas visiting a sick man in his sleep
PC344991 Detail from the Miracle Window depicting St. Thomas visiting a sick man in his sleep (stained glass) by English School, (13th century); Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, Kent, UK; English

Ursicino, a bishop of Ravenna (mosaic)
XOT344543 Ursicino, a bishop of Ravenna (mosaic) by Byzantine School, (6th century); Basilica Sant Apollinare in Classe, Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy; out of copyright

Prince Alfred before Pope Leo the III, engraved by J. Stow
STC429641 Prince Alfred before Pope Leo the III, engraved by J. Stow, illustration from David Humes The History of England, pub. by R

Nuptial Blessing, engraved by Samuel De Wilde, 1777 (engraving)
XJF441961 Nuptial Blessing, engraved by Samuel De Wilde, 1777 (engraving) by Greuze, Jean Baptiste (1725-1805) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Last Supper, detail of Judas, Christ and St. John, 1447 (fresco) (detail of 85172)
PHD31849 The Last Supper, detail of Judas, Christ and St. John, 1447 (fresco) (detail of 85172) by Castagno, Andrea del (1410-57); Cenacolo di Sant Apollonia, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Italian

Osiris, Horus, Isis: The Triad of Osorkon II, reign of Osorkon II, c
XIR50856 Osiris, Horus, Isis:The Triad of Osorkon II, reign of Osorkon II, c.874-850 BC (gold, lapis lazuli and glass) by Egyptian 22nd Dynasty (945-715 BC); 9x6.6 cm; Louvre, Paris

Monstrance, bearing the Haarlem mark for 1764 and possibly the makers mark
BAL1735 Monstrance, bearing the Haarlem mark for 1764 and possibly the makers mark, a pierced lozenge (silver gilt) by Dutch School, (18th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Dutch

The Hand of Justice, from the Treasure of St. Denis (ivory and precious stones
PWI110931 The Hand of Justice, from the Treasure of St. Denis (ivory and precious stones) (see also 154946) by French School, (10th century); Louvre, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; French

The Baptism, relief tile from the Campanile (marble and ceramic)
BAT121681 The Baptism, relief tile from the Campanile (marble and ceramic) by Maso di Banco (fl.1336-46); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; Italian

The Blessing of Christ, 1297 (mosaic)
BAT254009 The Blessing of Christ, 1297 (mosaic) by Italian School, (13th century); San Miniato al Monte, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Cristo benedicente; ); Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; Italian

The Baptism of King Ethelbert (c. 552-616) of Kent by St
STC255274 The Baptism of King Ethelbert (c.552-616) of Kent by St. Augustine at Canterbury in 597, from Illustrations of English and Scottish History Volume I (engraving) by Dyce

Marriage in Extremis (oil on canvas)
XIR231755 Marriage in Extremis (oil on canvas) by Firmin-Girard, Marie Francois (1838-1921); Chateau de Compiegne, Oise, France; French, out of copyright

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Priest baptising, illustration from Religious Ceremonies
CHT279797 Priest baptising, illustration from Religious Ceremonies and Customs of all the nations of the world, published Amsterdam, 1723 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Picart

Ms Fr 2810 f. 97, Odorico da Pordenone and James of Ireland take their leave of Pope John
BNP159906 Ms Fr 2810 f.97, Odorico da Pordenone and James of Ireland take their leave of Pope John XXII, from the Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by Boucicaut Master

Madonna and Child Enthroned (altarpiece) (for details see 66536-39)
BAT66535 Madonna and Child Enthroned (altarpiece) (for details see 66536-39) by Giotto (Giotto di Bondone) (c.1266-1337); San Giorgio alla Costa, Florence

Genesis 18 2 Abraham and the Three Angels, from the
STC67457 Genesis 18 2 Abraham and the Three Angels, from the Nuremberg Bible (Biblia Sacra Germanaica) (coloured woodcut) by German School

Pope Eugenius IV arriving at Livorno from the ceiling of the Salone dei Cinquecento
BEN82488 Pope Eugenius IV arriving at Livorno from the ceiling of the Salone dei Cinquecento, 1565 (panel) by Vasari, Giorgio (1511-74) (and workshop); Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria)

The Calling of St. Martial, a fisherman, detail from the ceiling of the chapel of
XIR84284 The Calling of St. Martial, a fisherman, detail from the ceiling of the chapel of the Tinel with scenes from the life of St

Ms 372 fol. 153 A Marriage, from Decrets de Gratien (vellum)
XIR154949 Ms 372 fol.153 A Marriage, from Decrets de Gratien (vellum) by French School, (13th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Laon, France; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Thomas Wolsey (oil on panel)
MCO154588 Portrait of Thomas Wolsey (oil on panel) by Strong, Sampson (c.1550-1611); 89.5x89.5 cm; Magdalen College, Oxford

Virgin and Child, c. 1400 (tempera and gold leaf on panel)
KLN146825 Virgin and Child, c.1400 (tempera and gold leaf on panel) by Bohemian School, (15th century); Stiftsmuseum, Klosterneuburg, Austria; eStiftmuseum Klosterneuburg; Czech, out of copyright

Ms 372 fol. 59v A nun taking her vows and mass performed by a bishop
XIR181275 Ms 372 fol.59v A nun taking her vows and mass performed by a bishop, from Decrets de Gratien (vellum) (see 181276 for detail) by French School, (13th century); Bibliotheque Municipale

St. Nicholas, Bishop of Myra (ink sketch)
NAT54727 St. Nicholas, Bishop of Myra (ink sketch) by Anonymous; Private Collection; out of copyright

Pope Benedict XII (d. 1342), 1341 (marble) (b / w photo)
ALI200393 Pope Benedict XII (d.1342), 1341 (marble) (b/w photo) by Paolo da Siena (14th century); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; Alinari

Ms Lat. Q. v. I. 126 f. 89 Christ in Majesty, from the Book of Hours of Louis d
XJL197049 Ms Lat. Q.v.I.126 f.89 Christ in Majesty, from the Book of Hours of Louis d Orleans, 1469 (vellum) by Colombe, Jean (c.1430-c.93); total:225x155 cm; National Library, St

Gustave Dores Don Quixote: "He kissed the duke and duchesss hand at parting
6008410 Gustave Dores Don Quixote: " He kissed the duke and duchesss hand at parting, and received his masters benediction" (engraving) by Dore

Warwick Pageant, 1906: Roger De Newburgh and his Countess receive the Bishop of Worcesters blessing
6029201 Warwick Pageant, 1906: Roger De Newburgh and his Countess receive the Bishop of Worcesters blessing, Episode V (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Book of Hours, folios 13 verso: Salve sancta facies, Christ as Salvator mundi holding orb
5938140 Book of Hours, folios 13 verso: Salve sancta facies, Christ as Salvator mundi holding orb and blessing, , 1510 (parchment and gold) by Master of the Dresden Prayer Book (fl.c.1460-1520)

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"Benediction: A Divine Gesture Across Time and Art" From the iconic Christ Pantocrator gazing down with authority, to Saint Nicholas of Lipna bestowing his blessings upon the faithful, it has been a powerful motif in art throughout history. It transcends cultures and eras, capturing moments of divine grace and human devotion. In Les jeunes lionceaux recoivent la benediction du roi lion, we witness the majestic scene as young lions receive the blessing from their king. This captivating image reminds us that even in nature's realm, benevolence reigns supreme. The Virgin and Child with Saint Liborius and Carlo Borromeo portrays a tender moment where heavenly intercession meets earthly piety. The gentle touch serves as a bridge between mortal souls and celestial realms. Sandro Botticelli's masterpiece, The Cestello Annunciation, transports us to the angelic encounter when Mary receives her sacred calling. Through this act of benediction, she becomes an instrument for God's plan to unfold on Earth. As Jesus enters Jerusalem amidst jubilant crowds in The triumphal entry into Jerusalem (chromolitho), His outstretched hand offers not only salvation but also a profound blessing upon those who welcome Him with open hearts. Cardinal Wolsey stands dignified in his ecclesiastical regalia; his presence exudes authority as he imparts blessings onto others. In this portrayal by an unknown artist from c1500s (1890), we glimpse the power vested in religious leaders through acts of benediction. Tichon Filatyev's depiction of The Hospitality of Abraham reveals how divine visitors bring blessings beyond measure. As Abraham welcomes angels into his home, their gestures convey both reverence and reassurance—a reminder that hospitality can lead to extraordinary encounters with divinity. A tapestry panel depicting the Death of the Virgin showcases how even at life's end, benediction holds sway.