Candlelight Collection (#9)

Children Holding a Candle in a Church, 1818. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Isabey
Children Holding a Candle in a Church, 1818

Night, 1860. Creator: Jacques-Adrien Lavieille
Night, 1860

Palm Sunday, 1900 (oil on canvas)
BAL347476 Palm Sunday, 1900 (oil on canvas) by Blonskaya, Serafima Nasonovna (1870-1947); Art Gallery of Taganrog, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Objects from the Prince of Waless Presents at South Kensington (engraving)
1602369 Objects from the Prince of Waless Presents at South Kensington (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

Untitled, after 1946 (screenprint)
873628 Untitled, after 1946 (screenprint) by Ramos Martinez, Alfredo (1871-1946); 55.25 x40.96 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; © San Diego Museum of Art

A boy singing by candlelight (oil on canvas)
6344946 A boy singing by candlelight (oil on canvas) by Coster, Adam de (c.1586-1643) (circle of); 70.5 x 56 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

The Knight tries to Allay the Doubts of Elsa, illustration from Wagners Lohengrin, published by George Routledge
IL288855 The Knight tries to Allay the Doubts of Elsa, illustration from Wagners Lohengrin, published by George Routledge, 1901 (colour litho) by Tilney

A Childs Garden of Verses: Bed in Summer (colour litho)
7168699 A Childs Garden of Verses: Bed in Summer (colour litho) by Burd, Clara Miller (1873-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bed in Summer)

Harriet R, 1910-1915 (oil on canvas)
822718 Harriet R, 1910-1915 (oil on canvas) by Boyd, Rutherford (1884-1951); 61.6x61.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Harriet R. Boyd Sewing by Candlelight. Rutherford Boyd (1884-1951)

Westminster Cathedral, London, 1907 (colour litho)
7150248 Westminster Cathedral, London, 1907 (colour litho) by Payne, Arthur Charles (1856-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Westminster Cathedral, London, 1907)

Turnery and Lathework (colour litho)
7158148 Turnery and Lathework (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Turnery and Lathework)

Prices Patent Candle Company (engraving)
7161701 Prices Patent Candle Company (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prices Patent Candle Company)

Medieval candlestick, censer, monstrance and chalice (chromolitho)
7173093 Medieval candlestick, censer, monstrance and chalice (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Medieval candlestick, censer, monstrance and chalice)

"I may as well go down and peep / Inside the parlour cupboard"(engraving)
7184061 " I may as well go down and peep / Inside the parlour cupboard" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Woman decorating a Christmas tree (engraving)
7201252 Woman decorating a Christmas tree (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman decorating a Christmas tree)

Interior from the artists living room, 1909 (oil on canvas)
3600175 Interior from the artists living room, 1909 (oil on canvas) by Munthe, Gerhard Peter Frantz Vilhelm (1849-1929); 65x100 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Is he not coming soon? 1917 (oil on canvas)
3600174 Is he not coming soon? 1917 (oil on canvas) by Munthe, Gerhard Peter Frantz Vilhelm (1849-1929); 67.5x98 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Advertisement for Prices candles (colour litho)
7154030 Advertisement for Prices candles (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Tabernacle and its contents (engraving)
7172314 The Tabernacle and its contents (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tabernacle and its contents (Exodus 25-28)

Procession at Brompton Oratory, London (colour litho)
7150244 Procession at Brompton Oratory, London (colour litho) by Payne, Arthur Charles (1856-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Procession at Brompton Oratory, London)

Light-Fingered (engraving)
7177669 Light-Fingered (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Light-Fingered. Illustration for The Comic Annual by Thomas Hood)

The Christmas Greeting (colour litho)
7201936 The Christmas Greeting (colour litho) by Greiffenhagen, Maurice (1862-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Christmas Greeting)

People under a Christmas tree, greetings card (colour litho)
7153695 People under a Christmas tree, greetings card (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: People under a Christmas tree, greetings card)

Old Testament stories: offering the First Fruits (chromolitho)
7157144 Old Testament stories: offering the First Fruits (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Testament stories: offering the First Fruits)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Chandelier; Candlestick; Leuchter (engraving)
7195264 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Chandelier; Candlestick; Leuchter (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chandelier; Candlestick; Leuchter)

Soare, 1898 (oil on canvas)
3600172 Soare, 1898 (oil on canvas) by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 38x44.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Bougeoir; Flat candlestick; Handleuchter (engraving)
7194999 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Bougeoir; Flat candlestick; Handleuchter (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bougeoir; Flat candlestick; Handleuchter)

Formal dining-room (colour litho)
7157405 Formal dining-room (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Formal dining-room)

The Good Fairy (colour litho)
7169975 The Good Fairy (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Good Fairy. Illustration for The Little Folks Favourite Album in Colour bys H Hamer)

St James s, Spanish Place, London (colour litho)
7150246 St James s, Spanish Place, London (colour litho) by Payne, Arthur Charles (1856-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: St James s, Spanish Place, London)

A Night Alarm (colour litho)
7201930 A Night Alarm (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Night Alarm. Illustration from The Sphere, 30 November 1901.); © Look and Learn

Reliquary in the form of the Cross of Lorraine, pastoral sceptre from the Abbey of Werden
7173095 Reliquary in the form of the Cross of Lorraine, pastoral sceptre from the Abbey of Werden, and church candlesticks (chromolitho) by French School

Snowman and Christmas tree kissing (chromolitho)
7153984 Snowman and Christmas tree kissing (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Snowman and Christmas tree kissing)

Inside a herring store room in Bergen (oil on canvas)
OVR371451 Inside a herring store room in Bergen (oil on canvas) by Bergslien, Knud (1827-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Det indre av en sildebod); Photo © O. Vaering

St Johns vision of Jesus Christ (engraving)
7172491 St Johns vision of Jesus Christ (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Johns vision of Jesus Christ (Revelation 1)

Rustic Woodwork (colour litho)
7158160 Rustic Woodwork (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rustic Woodwork)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Charge (Femme de); Charwoman; Tagelohnerin (engraving)
7195293 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Charge (Femme de); Charwoman; Tagelohnerin (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charge (Femme de); Charwoman; Tagelohnerin

Pardon in Brittany, 1896. Creator: Gaston la Touche
Pardon in Brittany, 1896

Sleeping Girl with Needlework in her Lap, late 17th-early 18th century

English huntsman in hunting pinks and boots examining a fox in a cage by candlelight, 19th century
6337302 English huntsman in hunting pinks and boots examining a fox in a cage by candlelight, 19th century by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info)

Nicodemus Coming to Christ, 1927 (oil on canvas)
1767698 Nicodemus Coming to Christ, 1927 (oil on canvas) by Tanner, Henry Ossawa (1859-1937); 155.6x180.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Nicodemus Coming to Christ)

The Sempstress (oil on canvas)
CH364897 The Sempstress (oil on canvas) by Redgrave, Richard (1804-88); 63.9x76.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Poker, 1896 (woodcut)
715066 Poker, 1896 (woodcut) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); 17.8x22.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Poker); Photo eChristies Images; Swiss, out of copyright

Old Man Holding a Candle and a Glass (oil on canvas)
3932151 Old Man Holding a Candle and a Glass (oil on canvas) by Coster, Adam de (c.1586-1643); 85.5x63.5 cm; National Museum, Stockholm

Card Players, 1815 (oil on canvas)
3930907 Card Players, 1815 (oil on canvas) by Laureus, Alexander (1783-1823); 53.5x75 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Finnish, out of copyright

A Woman Picking Fleas by Candlelight (oil on canvas)
3930844 A Woman Picking Fleas by Candlelight (oil on canvas) by Hillestrom, Pehr (1732-1816); 51.5x42.5 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Swedish, out of copyright

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"Candlelight: A Timeless Glow of Love, Faith, and History" In the flickering glow of candlelight, a woman fearlessly raises her skirts to scare off the devil, symbolizing the power of light to banish darkness. Meanwhile, a mesmerizing love heart shape is formed by burning candles and their gentle light, reminding us of the warmth and passion that can be found in even the smallest flames. Traveling back in time to Russia on Christmas Eve, we witness two young Jewish girls play cards amidst the enchanting ambiance created by countless candles illuminating their surroundings. The magical scene transitions seamlessly into Margaret Tempest's "Christmas Morning, " where candlelit joy fills every corner as families gather together to celebrate. Music takes center stage as Clara Schumann and Joseph Joachim grace us with their presence during a concert in 1854. Their performance bathed in soft candlelight transports us to an era when music was intimately shared under its warm embrace. Gerrit van Honthorst's masterpiece "Childhood of Christ" captures a tender moment illuminated solely by candlelight - a reminder that even divine moments are often born from humble beginnings. Similarly, King Henry VI of England finds solace beside his beloved Margaret of Anjou while surrounded by flickering candles that bear witness to their enduring love. History unfolds before our eyes as Guido Fawkes is discovered by Suffolk and Mounteagle in 1850. Candlelit intrigue adds an air of mystery and suspense to this pivotal moment etched forever through John Leech's artistry. Shakespearean comedy comes alive with Hernes Oak from "The Merry Wives of Windsor. " Amidst laughter and mirth fueled by Shakespeare's words, candles cast playful shadows upon mischievous faces - a testament to how light can enhance both reality and imagination simultaneously. "The Penitent Magdalen" stands illuminated against darkened surroundings; her redemption symbolized by the gentle glow of a candle.