Benediction Collection (page 9)

Christ among the Seraphim, mosaics by the Venetian School, in the dome of the Baptistry of Florence, Tuscany Florence Baptistry Mosaic Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Drawing that reproduces the mosaic of a pre-Romanic age. St. Ambrose is in the act of benedicting. The mosaic decorates the faade of the Basilica of S. Ambrogio, Milan

Detail of the Cross with a representation of the Madonna; work preserved in the Church of SS. Ranieri e Leonardo, Pisa. Pisa Church of SS

Detail of the Cross with St. John the Evangelist; work preserved in the Church of SS. Ranieri e Leonardo, Pisa. Pisa Church of SS

Saint Bishop, wooden statuette by the Pisan School, preserved in the National Museum of St. Matthew in Pisa. Pisa National Museum of St

Bible of St Antimo, II Vol. Scripture 274, recto, (Christ Blessing), manuscript preserved in Civic Museum in Montalcino Montalcino Civic Museum Illumination Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe

Rear part of the ark of St. Peter Martyr. Work by Giovanni Balduccio containing the remains of the dominican inquisitor located in the Church of S. Eustorgio, Milan

Detail of the left door, called Portal of St. Anne, of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Paris. Dividing pilaster with the statue of St

Statue of the god Horus during an act of purification: in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Museum Statue Twenty-second Dynasty, Third Intermediate Period, Egypt - Egyptian Art, Africa

High relief depicting a figure in the act of benedicting. The work is on the Faade of the Church of S. Jacopo Maggiore, Altopascio

Bible of St Antimo, II vol. scripture 56, recto, (Christ on the throne with the Church on the right)
Bible of St Antimo, II vol. scripture 56, recto, (Christ on the throne with the Church on the right and the Synagogue at his feet)

St John the Baptist, bronze statue by Donatello preserved in St John the Baptist's Chapel in Siena Cathedral Siena Cathedral Statue Early Renaissance, Renaissance

A group of apostles. Mosaic in the Chapel of the Sacrament, in the cathedral of San Giusto, Trieste Trieste Cathedral of San Giusto, Chapel of the Sacrament Mosaic Middle Ages, Europe

Christ enthroned among the evangelists, and the Crucifixion. Gilded silver diptych in the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, in Lucera, Apulia Lucera Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta Dyptch Gothic

Terracotta circle in the style of Robbia depicting God, the Father: work preserved in the Mueso del Duomo of Empoli Empoli Museo del Duomo Low Relief, Basrelief Early Renaissance, Renaissance

The Mosaic represents the Ascension. Faade of the Church of S. Frediano, Lucca. The upper part of the mosaic represents Christ inside an almond carried by two angels

San Remigio, archbishop of Reims. Work preserved in the Parish Church of San Remigio, Fosdinovo Fosdinovo Church of San Remigio Statue Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Sarcophagus with a benedicting Saint enthroned. Work preserved in the Chapel of Sant'Ambrogio or Torriani in the Basilica of Aquileia

The Trinity. Miniature attributed to Francesco or Giovanni Boccardi, from a choir book in the Library of the Abbey of Montecassino, in the province of Frosinone

Statue representing St John the Baptist, work preserved in the Chapel of St John the Baptist in Siena Cathedral Siena Cathedral Statue Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Mosaic with the Redeemer enthroned between the Virgin and the Evangelist, situated in the apsidal basin of the Cathedral of Pisa. Head of St. John the Evangelist by Cimabue

Carved aedicule with St. John the Evangelist in the act of blessing, from the Venetian-Tuscan School, displayed in the Museo dell'Estuario, Torcello Venice Island of Torcello

Mosaic work with enthroned Jesus Christ among five saints and the bishop Pelagio, collocated in the triumphant arch of the Basilica of S. Lorenzo fuori le Mura, Rome Rome Basilica of S

Statue depicting Pope Bonifacio VIII, work by Arnolfo di Cambio, Florence, Museum of the Works of the Cathedral. Florence Museum of the Works of the Cathedral Statue Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe

Superimposed cusp shrine composed of four lateral pinnacles and by a central ogive with the blessing Virgin; work of Giacomo da Campione situated above the Portal of the Sacristy Milan Cathdral

Fragment representing the Madonna with Child, belonging to the Tomb of the Archbishop Silvestro Gigli; preserved in the church of S. Michele in Foro, Lucca. Lucca Church of S

Wrought copper statue depicting Pope Bonifacio VIII, done by the Sienese goldsmith Manno di Bandino, preserved in the Medieval Civic Museum of Bologna

Entrance of the Villa Church, Castiglione Olona, Varese Castiglione Olona Door Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Madonna of the Bullfinch, glazed terracotta by Andrea della Robbia preserved in the Refectory of the La Verna Convent Arezzo La Verna Convent, Refectory Altarpiece High Renaissance, Renaissance

St. Agnes: mosaics in St. Mark's Basilica, Venice Venice St. Mark's Basilica Mosaic Byzantine Style, Byzantine Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca

Christ Giving His Blessing; central detail of tne Enthroned Redeemer Between Saints Gervasio and Protasio. Byzantine style mosaic in the hollow of the apse

Marble tabernacle, detail with God the Father giving a benediction; work by Mino da Fiesole located in the Cappella del Miracolo of the Church of Sant'Ambrogio

Marble tabernacle; work by Mino da Fiesole located in the Cappella del Miracolo of the Church of Sant'Ambrogio, in Florence Florence Church of Sant'Ambrogio

Portrait of Pope Giovanni XXIII Rome. Date of Photograph:1958-1963

Chapel of Saints Sacramento, by the Comacini Masters, in Narni Cathedral Narni Cathedral, interior Chapel Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Ivory statuette representing the Madonna and Child, work of french art in the National Gallery of Umbria, inside the Municipal Hall in Perugia Perugia Municipal Hall

Saint John the Baptist, bronze, Donato di Niccol di Betto Bardi known as Donatello (1386-1466), San Giovanni Battista Chapel, Cathedral, Siena Siena Cathedral, S

Last Supper. Enameled copper with bas-relief made by Limoges workshops, preserved in the Muse de Cluny, Paris France Paris, Muse du Cluny Low Relief, Basrelief Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe

Two paleochristian pyxs preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Museum Pyx Early Christian Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1908

Page of the parchment manuscript Martyrologium by Rabano Mauro with a representation of Jesus Christ in the act of benedicting some men

St Peter blessing. The work is on the Facade of St Jacopo Maggiore Church, in Altopascio Altopascio High Relief Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Supper at Emmaus, silver bas-relief by Bertel Thorvaldsen, in the Basilica of the Santissima Annunziata, Florence Florence Basilica of the Santissima Annunziata Low Relief

Stories from the life of Christ: the Samaritan woman at the well. Mosaic located in the Chapel of the Sacrament, in St. Mark's Basilica in Venice Venice St

Detail of the mosaics of the Cathedral of Monreale: at left, Jesus healing a paralytic and at right, Jesus saving Peter from the tempest Monreale Cathedral Mosaic Byzantine Style, Byzantine Art

The family of Noah and the creation of the Ark, Palatine Chapel, Royal Palace or the Normans Palace, Palermo Palermo The Palazzo dei Normanni, Palatine Chapel Mosaic Norman style, Middle Ages

Giovanni telling his dream to the Pope, mosaic, Filippo Rusuti (active 1297-1317 ca.), portico of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome Rome Basilica of S

God blessing father, bas-relief, detail of the monument to Cardinal Berardo Eroli, Giovanni Dalmata or Giovanni di Tra (1440-1515), Vatican Grottoes (formerly Museo Petriano)

Christ blessing, bas-relief, detail of the monument to Cardinal Berardo Eroli, Giovanni Dalmata or Giovanni di Tra (1440-1515), Vatican Grottoes (formerly the Petriano Museum)

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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.