Candle Collection

Supper at Emmaus, 1648, by Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669)
Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669). Dutch painter. Supper at Emmaus, 1648. Detail. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhagen. Denmark

Wind in the Willows
" The Badgers winter stores, which indeed were visible everywhere, took up half the room." Date: First published: 1908

Two Grey Squirrels on a mini picnic bench having a birthday party Date: 18-Mar-19

Jewish festival of Hanukkah, three hanukiah with four candles each, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Lesbians Kiss 1908
Lesbian lovers steal a kiss

Illustrated London News Christmas number cover, 1904
A beautiful fairy with wings, looks thoughtful as she gazes out to the sea and starry sky. Front cover of The Illustrated London News Christmas Number 1904. Date: 1904

Burning the candle at both ends C014 / 1258
Burning the candle at both ends. Conceptual image of a candle that is lit at both ends, representing overwork and exhaustion

Art deco illustration for Christmas Card, 1920s
Art deco illustration fro Christmas Card, 1920s 1920s

Erik Satie / Renaudin
ERIK SATIE French composer at the piano

Scene from A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, 1843. Artist: John Leech
Scene from A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, 1843. The irascible, curmudgeonly Ebenezer Scrooge, sitting alone on Christmas Eve, is visited by the ghost of Marley, his late business partner

The Arnolfini Portrait by Van Eyck
The Arnolfini Portrait. 1434. By Jan van Eyck (1394-1441). Oil on oak panel. National Gallery. London. Great Britain

Army Chaplain in Great War Deeds, WW1
An Army Chaplain holding a night service on the battlefield, with a packing case as an altar and a tin mug as a chalice. Reproduction of a painting by A C Michael in Great War Deeds

Candle burning in a glass container

Monks lighting khom loy candles and lanterns for Loi Krathong festival

Ghost Delivers Warning
A spectral figure materialises in a candlelit room where two men are roused from their books. The older man points ahead while the ghost points upwards. A ghostly warning?

Treasury lit by candles at night, Petra, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jordan, Middle East

Tilda Swinton in Derek Jarmans Caravaggio (1986)

Choirboy singing solo in a church, Horley, Surrey
A choirboy singing solo in front of a modern stained glass window at Salfords Church, Horley, Surrey. He is holding a book entitled English Praise

Virgin Mary and candle in Ars basilica, Ars-sur-Formans, Ain, France, Europe

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Lourdes Pilgrims (Card)
Pilgrims kneel before the statue of Mary in the grotto, while one of them drinks the water and another lights a candle

Woman offering candle and praying in front of Crucifix

JUDAISM: MENORAH. Line engraving

Picture of the Virgin Mary with roses, Paris, France, Europe

Picture No. 12010872
Sphynx Cat wearing Happy Birthday hat Digital manipulation Date:

Snooker player Ronnie O Sullivan, pictured the day before his 16th birthday. 4th December 1991

Love heart shape made out of burning candles and light
Love heart shape made out of candles and light

Childhood of Christ, c1620. Artist: Gerrit van Honthorst
Childhood of Christ, c1620. Detail. Found in the collection of The Hermitage, St Petersburg

Gibraltar (1844). Rock, city and harbour. Etching

John Taylors The England of Elizabeth (1957)

Treasury Lit By Candles At Night, Petra, Jordan, Middle East

Getting Ready for a Game, 1901, by Carl Larsson
Carl Larsson (1853-1919). Swedish painter. Getting Ready for a Game, 1901. National Museum. Stockholm. Sweden

Decorated Christmas tree with toys and food below. Date: circa 1890s

The Kings cabinet de travail (study) at Versailles. The Sun King by Nancy Mitford, page 248. The Palace of Versailles was built over a period of 60 years by some 36

A Buddhist monk rings a prayer bell during the full moon celebrations, Bodhnath stupa, Bodhnath, Nepal, Asia

The Red Shoes -- a young girl dressed in white for her confirmation looks at her reflection in a large oval mirror. Rather daringly, she is wearing red shoes! early 20th century

LITTLE DORRIT
Floras tour of inspection

Discovery of Guido Fawkes by Suffolk and Mounteagle, 1850. Artist: John Leech
Discovery of Guido Fawkes by Suffolk and Mounteagle, 1850. A satirical illustration on the capture of Guy Fawkes. Guy Fawkes is the best known of the conspirators behind a Roman Catholic conspiracy

Napoleon I crowns himself King of Italy in 1805, (c1900). French advertising for Liebigs extract of meat

Duncan Watson & Co
An advertisement from 1909 advertising electricity as the cheapest light in the country house.1d will provide 100 candle power for one hour

The Installation of the Knights of the Order of the Bath, The Kings Offering, 1928. Artist: Frank O Salisbury
The Installation of the Knights of the Order of the Bath, The Kings Offering, 1928. From The Illustrated London News Silver Jubilee Record Number 1910-1935

The Bellman of London, 1616. London night-watchman going on his rounds with bell, lantern and pike, with his dog at his heels

Workshop handmade candles. 18th century. Engraving in Encyclopedie by Diderot et d Alembert. Engraving

SOROLLA, Joaqu�(1863-1923). Launching the Boat
SOROLLA, Joaqu� (1863-1923). Launching the Boat

The annual Frankfurt Christmas Market, Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Policemans helmet with Christmas lights
A closeup view of a policemans helmet with a night time street behind it, decorated with Christmas lights

Girl & Grandfather Clock
Is it Christmas yet ? - an impatient girl inspects the grandfather clock with her candle

Tree in Town Square
Candle-lit tree stands in a snowy town square

Church candle, Annecy, Haute Savoie, France, Europe

River Ganges, Kumbh Mela Festival, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India River Ganges, Kumbh Mela Festival, Allahabad, India

Taize brotherhood prayer, Milan, Lombardy, Italy, Europe

Candles in a Greek Orthodox church, Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece, Europe

Christian Orthodox Easter week celebration in Saint Stephane Greek Orthodox cathedral, Paris, France, Europe

Candles in an Orthodox church, Vienna, Austria, Europe

Sherry Cask
27th February 1954: A glass of sherry and a candle next to cobwebbed barrels in a wine cellar at Jerez in Spain. Original Publication: Picture Post - 6734 - Sherry Comes From Spain - pub

PETERS JUL, c1870. Peters Jul (Peters Christmas), a Danish childrens story published at Copenhagen, c1870

Candle Factory

Lighting a Cigarette
A monochrome woman lights her cigarette from a candle in a red and black interior

18th Century Taxation
Satire on the taxes with which people were burdened in the latter 18th century

C17 Candle Maker / 39
A candle maker at work, pouring wax into the mould

Donation box in Elijahs Cave Synagogue in Haifa, Israel, Middle East

Lamps and prayer wheels, Gold Temple, Patan, Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, Asia

Lourdes, Midi Pyrenees, France, Europe

Selling floating prayer candles, night, Lijiang old town, Yunnan, China, Asia

Lorgues / Marchena Works
Antonio de Marchena, friar and astronomer, who advised Columbus

Annual Lantern Floating Ceremony During Sunset At Ala Moana; Oahu, Hawaii, United States Of America

Couple having dinner staring into each others eyes drinking champagne

Butter lamps are offered near the idol of Buddha during Vesak Day at Boudhanath Stupa in
Butter lamps are offered near the idol of Buddha during the birth anniversary of Buddha, also known as Vesak Day, at Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal April 30, 2018. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar

Blue, white and red candles in the colours of the French flag burn at the Place de la Republique in Paris, France, November 16, 2015

Taiwan, Taipei, Candles burning at Bao-an Temple

Acrylic illustration of happy family on Christmas Acrylic illustration of happy family on Christmas

Pumpkin on halloween icon, outline style Pumpkin on halloween icon. Outline illustration of pumpkin on halloween vector icon for web

Festive autumn decor on fireplace

Second birthday greeting card. Air plane and balloon happy birthday boy greeting card

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"Candle: Illuminating Tales from Wind in the Willows to Hanukkah Celebrations" Step into the enchanting world of literature and art as we explore the captivating presence of candles. Just like Mole's cozy home in "Wind in the Willows, " where flickering candlelight created a warm ambiance, these humble sources of light have played significant roles throughout history. In Rembrandt van Rijn's masterpiece, "Supper at Emmaus, " a single candle casts an ethereal glow on Christ's face, symbolizing divine revelation. Similarly, Van Eyck's iconic painting, "The Arnolfini Portrait, " showcases a lit candle as a metaphor for marital unity and spiritual enlightenment. Moving on to cultural celebrations, we encounter the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. Eight they are kindled over eight nights to commemorate the miracle that occurred long ago – when one day’s worth of oil kept their sacred temple lamp burning for eight days. Music also finds solace in candles; Erik Satie and Renaudin composed harmonies inspired by their gentle radiance. Meanwhile, an Illustrated London News cover from 1904 depicts Christmas joy emanating from festive candles adorning homes worldwide. Breaking barriers and challenging societal norms is not unfamiliar territory for candles either. In 1908, photographer Romaine Brooks captured two women sharing an intimate moment under dimly-lit candlelight titled "Lesbians Kiss. " This daring photograph pushed boundaries during its time. During World War I, amidst chaos and despair, army chaplains found solace in lighting candles during moments of remembrance and hope. Their actions embodied resilience even amid darkness. We cannot forget Charles Dickens' timeless tale – A Christmas Carol – where John Leech illustrated scenes illuminated by flickering flames casting eerie shadows across Ebenezer Scrooge's transformative journey towards compassion.