Benediction Collection (#33)

Christ Taking Leave of His Mother, from The Fall and Salvation of Mankind Through the Life and Passion of Christ, ca. 1513

The Blessing, 1610-85. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
The Blessing, 1610-85

Raising of Lazarus, ca. 1600. Creator: Abraham Bloemaert
Raising of Lazarus, ca. 1600

Raising of Lazarus (Reverse Copy). n. d. Creator: Vischer
Raising of Lazarus (Reverse Copy).n.d

The Benediction at Table, ca. 1635. Creator: Abraham Bosse
The Benediction at Table, ca. 1635

The altar of the new church of St. Giles. Camberwell - ceremony of consecration, 1844. Solemn dedication of a newly built church in south London

Plaque with God The Father Blessing The Virgin, French, late 15th-early 16th century

Plaque with Christ In Majesty, Catalan, 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Plaque with Christ In Majesty, Catalan, 14th century

The Raising of Lazarus, with Christ standing at left, ca. 1729. Creator: Simon Vallee
The Raising of Lazarus, with Christ standing at left, ca. 1729

The Holy Family, 1811. Creators: Pietro Bonato, Giovanni Tognolli
The Holy Family, 1811

The Resurrection, from Speculum passionis domini nostri Ihesu Christi, 1507

The Last Judgment, from Speculum passionis domini nostri Ihesu Christi, 1507

Christ and the Woman Issuing Blood, from Das Plenarium, 1517. [Jesus healing the bleeding woman]

The Entry into Jerusalem, from Speculum passionis domini nostri Ihesu Christi, 1507

Christ Taking Leave of His Mother, from Speculum passionis domini nostri Ihesu Christi, 1507

A woman kneels to kiss the foot of Pope Pius VII, with a crowd behind her at left, 1814-50

Episode 25: In Rome Saint Bernardino cures a diseased young man; Episode 26: Saint Bernardino cures a leper; Episode 27: In Perugia Saint Bernardino warns an errant young man

Plate 17: The exchange of the two princesses in Hendaye; allegorical scene with Anne of Austria and Elizabeth of Bourbon standing on a bridge holding hands from Recueil de la Galerie du Luxembourg

Bishop with a Book, German, late 15th-early 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Bishop with a Book, German, late 15th-early 16th century. Statue of Saint Martin of Tours

Baptism of Christ, German, ca. 1480-1490. Creator: Unknown
Baptism of Christ, German, ca. 1480-1490. Saint John the Baptist baptizes Christ in the presence of an angel

Standing Christ, Blessing from Christ, Mary, and the Apostles, ca. 1590-ca. 1610

Coronation of Pope Pius VI, 1801. Creator: Antonio Poggioli
Coronation of Pope Pius VI, 1801

Madonna and Child with angels, 1822-88. Creator: Antonio Dalco
Madonna and Child with angels, 1822-88

Christ Enthroned, French, ca. 1230. Creator: Unknown
Christ Enthroned, French, ca. 1230

Plaque of Christ in Majesty, French, 12th-13th century. Creator: Unknown
Plaque of Christ in Majesty, French, 12th-13th century

Band, French, early 13th century. Creator: Unknown
Band, French, early 13th century

Cross Terminal, French, 12th century. Creator: Unknown
Cross Terminal, French, 12th century

Saint John The Evangelist, German or South Netherlandish, 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Saint John The Evangelist, German or South Netherlandish, 15th century

Plaque with God The Father, German, 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Plaque with God The Father, German, 14th century

Palm Sunday, procession in the Sala Regia, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Palm Sunday, procession in the Sala Regia, 1844. Easter in Rome:blessing and distributing palm or olive branches...in commemoration of what the Jews did when Jesus entered into Jerusalem

Virgin and Child, 19th century. Creators: Cesare Ferreri, Lorenzo Metalli
Virgin and Child, 19th century

Isaac Blessing Jacob, 1524. Creator: Agostino Veneziano
Isaac Blessing Jacob, 1524

Saint Paul and the Franciscan Friar, dated 1517. Creator: Agostino Veneziano
Saint Paul and the Franciscan Friar, dated 1517

Scene of a Baptism of a Woman by a Bishop with Onlookers, 17th century. Creator: Anon
Scene of a Baptism of a Woman by a Bishop with Onlookers, 17th century

Benediction of the Pope on Easter Sunday, 1880s. Creator: Unknown
Benediction of the Pope on Easter Sunday, 1880s

Salvator Mundi, ca. 1505. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Salvator Mundi, ca. 1505

Leaf from a Beatus Manuscript: the Sixth Angel Delivers the Four Angels... ca. 1180
Leaf from a Beatus Manuscript: the Sixth Angel Delivers the Four Angels that had been Bound at the River Euphrates; an Altar Appears in the Heavens as the Enthroned Christ Raises His Hand in

Christ Blessing, ca. 1500-1505. Creator: Gerard David
Christ Blessing, ca. 1500-1505

Christ Blessing the Children, ca. 1545-50. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Younger
Christ Blessing the Children, ca. 1545-50

Saint Benedict, ca. 1640-45. Creator: Francisco de Zurbaran
Saint Benedict, ca. 1640-45

Christ Blessing. Creator: Andrea Solario
Christ Blessing

The Annunciation, ca. 1525. Creator: Joos van Cleve
The Annunciation, ca. 1525

Isaac Blessing Jacob, 1642. Creator: Gerbrand van den Eeckhout
Isaac Blessing Jacob, 1642

Ivory book cover depicting God the Father, early 15th century, (1881). Creator: J Brooke
Ivory book cover depicting God the Father, early 15th century, (1881). Etching of the pierced relief cover of a book, made in Paris or Flanders

The Angel which redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads, c1840. Creator: George Presbury
The Angel which redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads, c1840. Biblical scene, from Genesis 48: 16: The Angel which redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads; and let my name be named on them

Odoacer and the Monk Serverinus, (c5th century), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Odoacer and the Monk Serverinus, (c5th century), 1890. Flavius Odoacer (c433-493 AD) barbarian statesman became King of Italy (476-493) meeting Severinus of Noricum (c410-482)

Bannockburn: The Abbot of Inchaffray Blessing The Scots Before The Battle, (1314), 1890. Maurice of Inchaffray, chaplain at the Battle of Bannockburn

Madonna with Christ-Child Blessing, 1440-1450, (1943). Creator: Unknown
Madonna with Christ-Child Blessing, 1440-1450, (1943). Believed to be a copy drawn in the workshop of Rogier Van Der Weyden after a lost painting by him

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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.