Bishop Of Myra Collection

St. Nicholas of Bari (d. c. 346) (oil on canvas)
XIR242474 St. Nicholas of Bari (d.c.346) (oil on canvas) by Preti, Mattia (Il Calabrese) (1613-99); 128.5x104 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France; Italian, out of copyright

St. Nicholas Saves a Ship from Wreckage, predella panel from the Quaratesi Altarpiece
XIR174488 St. Nicholas Saves a Ship from Wreckage, predella panel from the Quaratesi Altarpiece, 1425 (tempera on panel) by Fabriano, Gentile da (c.1370-1427); Vatican Museums and Galleries

Front cover of a picture album depicting St. Nicholas bringing presents to the children
CHT163113 Front cover of a picture album depicting St. Nicholas bringing presents to the children, late 19th century (colour engraving) by French School

St. Nicholas of Bari and St. Michael, c. 1423 (tempera on wood)
CP9992 St. Nicholas of Bari and St. Michael, c.1423 (tempera on wood) by Angelico, Fra (Guido di Pietro/Giovanni da Fiesole) (c.1387-1455); 35.5x14 cm; Private Collection; eLady Inglewood; Italian

Portrait of St. Nicholas, 1700 (oil on canvas)
KAB138614 Portrait of St. Nicholas, 1700 (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (18th century); Oratorio di San Niccolo, Vernio, Tuscany, Italy; eDario Grimaldi; Italian, out of copyright

St. Nicholas Resurrecting Three Children (oil on canvas)
LST204445 St. Nicholas Resurrecting Three Children (oil on canvas) by La Hyre, Marguerite de (fl.1629-53) (attr. to); 55x72.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

St. Nicolas ascends to heaven, Bishop of Myra, St. Nicolas de Veroce, Rhone-Alpes, France, Europe

St. Nicolas, Bishop of Myra, St. Nicolas de Veroce church, Haute Savoie, France, Europe

Life of St. Nicolas, Bishop of Myra, St. Nicolas de Veroce church, Haute Savoie, France, Europe

St. Nicolas ascends to heaven, Bishop of Myra, Life of St. Nicolas, St. Nicolas de Veroce church, St. Nicolas de Veroce, Haute-Savoie, France, Europe

Saint Nicholas Resuscitating Three Youths, 1433-35. Creator: Bicci di Lorenzo
Saint Nicholas Resuscitating Three Youths, 1433-35

Saint Nicholas Providing Dowries, 1433-35. Creator: Bicci di Lorenzo
Saint Nicholas Providing Dowries, 1433-35

St. Nicholas, 1563 (oil on panel)
WLT206727 St. Nicholas, 1563 (oil on panel) by Poindre, Jacques de (c.1527-post 1572); 85.5x57.5 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, USA; Flemish, out of copyright

St Nicholas, 19th century. The model for Santa Claus due to his reputation for secret gift-giving, St Nicholas (300-399) was Bishop of Myra in Asia Minor

Icon of St Nicholas, Russian. The central portrait is surrounded by 18 scenes from his life. The model for Santa Claus due to his reputation for secret gift-giving

The Altarpiece of St. Nicholas (oil on panel)
BAL49173 The Altarpiece of St. Nicholas (oil on panel) by Master of Janosret, (15th century); Hungarian National Gallery, Budapest, Hungary; Hungarian, out of copyright

The Legend of St. Nicholas, from Science and Literature in the Middle Ages
KW315636 The Legend of St. Nicholas, from Science and Literature in the Middle Ages by Paul Lacroix (1806-84) published London 1878 (litho) by French School

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The Bishop of Myra, also known as St. Nicholas of Bari, is a revered figure in Christian history and folklore. His legacy is depicted through various artistic works that showcase his miracles and acts of kindness. One such representation is the oil on canvas painting titled "St. Nicholas Saves a Ship from Wreckage. " This piece captures the bishop's intervention during a storm, where he miraculously rescues sailors from certain doom. The predella panel from the Quaratesi Altarpiece further illustrates his benevolence as he resuscitates three children thrown into brine tubs. In Ms. 278A, an antiphoner made of vellum, we find a beautifully crafted historiated initial cut depicting St. Nicholas himself. This intricate artwork showcases his importance within religious texts and rituals. The front cover of a picture album portrays St. Nicholas bringing presents to children—a scene that has become synonymous with Christmas traditions worldwide. It symbolizes his generosity and love for those in need. Another remarkable portrayal can be found in the tempera on wood painting titled "St. Nicholas of Bari and St. Michael. " Here, he stands alongside another revered saint while exuding grace and wisdom. A portrait painted in 1700 showcases the timeless image of St. Nicholas—his kind eyes filled with compassion for all who seek his guidance. "St. Nicholas Resurrecting Three Children, " an oil on canvas masterpiece, depicts one of his most famous miracles: reviving three young ones who had tragically lost their lives but were brought back to life by his divine intervention. Not only do these artworks capture different aspects of the Bishop's life but they also pay homage to him at various locations around Europe like St. Nicolas de Veroce church in Haute Savoie, France - showcasing how far-reaching his influence truly was. Through these depictions spanning centuries, it becomes evident why countless people continue to hold the Bishop of Myra in high regard.