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Cecilia Collection (#6)

"Cecilia: A Timeless Muse of Art and Devotion" From Leonardo da Vinci's captivating portrait, "Portrait Gallerani, Lady with an Ermine

Background imageCecilia Collection: SAINT CECILIA (d. 230). Christian martyr and patron saint of music. Engraving, 1898

SAINT CECILIA (d. 230). Christian martyr and patron saint of music. Engraving, 1898
SAINT CECILIA (d.230). Christian martyr and patron saint of music. Engraving, 1898, after a painting by Knopp Imre

Background imageCecilia Collection: ST. CECILIA ENTHRONED and Eight Stories of Her Life. Maestro di Santa Cecilia. Panel

ST. CECILIA ENTHRONED and Eight Stories of Her Life. Maestro di Santa Cecilia. Panel, late 13th century

Background imageCecilia Collection: ST. CECILIA, ROMAN SCHOOL. Oil on canvas, 17th century

ST. CECILIA, ROMAN SCHOOL. Oil on canvas, 17th century

Background imageCecilia Collection: ST. CECILIA AT AN ORGAN. Oil on oak by Peter Paul Rubens

ST. CECILIA AT AN ORGAN. Oil on oak by Peter Paul Rubens

Background imageCecilia Collection: CECILIA LOFTUS (1876-1943). Scottish actress and singer. Photograph by W. & D. Downey

CECILIA LOFTUS (1876-1943). Scottish actress and singer. Photograph by W. & D. Downey, c1894

Background imageCecilia Collection: CECILIA BOHL de FABER (1796-1877). Known as Fernan Caballero. Spanish novelist

CECILIA BOHL de FABER (1796-1877). Known as Fernan Caballero. Spanish novelist. After a painting by Federico Madrazo y Kuntz

Background imageCecilia Collection: Positive Organ

Positive Organ - a chamber organ belonging to the reign of Louis XIII of France. Intended to remain in a fixed position, as opposed to smaller portable organs

Background imageCecilia Collection: Fanny (Frances) Burney, Madame D Arblay (1752-1840) English novelist, 1843

Fanny (Frances) Burney, Madame D Arblay (1752-1840) English novelist, 1843. Daughter of the musicologist Dr Charles Burney, in 1793 she married General d Arblay, a French refugee

Background imageCecilia Collection: Saint Cecilia and an Angel c1610. Cecilia, patron saint of music, sits palying

Saint Cecilia and an Angel c1610. Cecilia, patron saint of music, sits palying an organ while the angel holds her music. Orazio Gentileschi (1563-1639) Italian Baroque painter

Background imageCecilia Collection: St Cecilia (Cecile) died c180 AD(ja). Patron saint of Music. French 19th century coloured woodcut

St Cecilia (Cecile) died c180 AD(ja). Patron saint of Music. French 19th century coloured woodcut

Background imageCecilia Collection: Tomb of Cecilia Metella, on the Appian way, Rome and its environs, Italy, 19th century

Tomb of Cecilia Metella, on the Appian way, Rome and its environs, Italy, 19th century engraving

Background imageCecilia Collection: Bust of Marciana. 1st c. Trajans sister. Roman

Bust of Marciana. 1st c. Trajans sister. Roman
" Bust of Marciana. 1st c. Trajans sister. Roman art. Early Empire. Sculpture on marble. ITALY. Rome. " Santa Cecilia" Conservatory of Music."

Background imageCecilia Collection: SAINT CECILIA. Patron saint of music. Line engraving

SAINT CECILIA. Patron saint of music. Line engraving

Background imageCecilia Collection: EMMA CECILIA THURSBY (1854-1931). American singer and educator. Wood engraving, 1881

EMMA CECILIA THURSBY (1854-1931). American singer and educator. Wood engraving, 1881

Background imageCecilia Collection: SAINT CECILIA, d. 230. Christian martyr and patron saint of music

SAINT CECILIA, d. 230. Christian martyr and patron saint of music. Engraved title-page of Parthenia, London, England, c1611

Background imageCecilia Collection: SOCIETY WEDDING, 1877. The marriage of Lady Cecilia Northcote and Mr

SOCIETY WEDDING, 1877. The marriage of Lady Cecilia Northcote and Mr. Reginald MacLeod at Westminster Abbey, London, England. Line engraving, English, 1877

Background imageCecilia Collection: View of Rome, including the Forum, the Temple of Jupiter Sla

View of Rome, including the Forum, the Temple of Jupiter Slator, the Tomb of Cecilia Metella, and the Church of St. Anastasea

Background imageCecilia Collection: Royal Wedding 1923 - the Rose-Leaf Gauntlet

Royal Wedding 1923 - the Rose-Leaf Gauntlet
A group of wedding guests line up to bombard the newlywed Duke and Duchess of York with rose leaves as they depart for their honeymoon from Buckingham Palace courtyard for their honeymoon

Background imageCecilia Collection: Lady Glamis and children

Lady Glamis and children
One of the eight bridesmaids at the royal wedding between Prince Albert, Duke of York and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon at Westminster Abbey on 26 April 1923, the Hon

Background imageCecilia Collection: Rome - Appian Way and Tomb of Caecilia Metella

Rome - Appian Way and Tomb of Caecilia Metella
Tomb of Caecilia Metella - an ancient Roman tomb on Romes Via Appia (Appian Way). The structure became a headquarters of papal-endorsed highway robbery in the Middle Ages!

Background imageCecilia Collection: Te Deum and Jubliate by Purcell

Te Deum and Jubliate by Purcell
Te Deum and Jubliate for voices and instruments by Purcell, made for St Cecilias Day, 1694. Date: 1697

Background imageCecilia Collection: Cecilia Lady Stapleton

Cecilia Lady Stapleton
CECILIA, LADY BRYAN STAPLETON daughter of William, Lord Bardolf, and wife of Sir Bryan Stapleton. She wears a long gown, with a mantle : her head dress is covered with a veil. Date: ? - 1432

Background imageCecilia Collection: Mountbattens / 1923

Mountbattens / 1923
Mountbattens/1923

Background imageCecilia Collection: Cecilia Loftus as Peter Pan

Cecilia Loftus as Peter Pan
Cecilia (Cissy) or (Cissie) Loftus (1876 - 1943), Scottish actress and music hall star dressed in her costume for the role of Peter Pan in J. M. Barries play at the Duke of Yorks Theatre in London

Background imageCecilia Collection: Maria Louisa Cosway - 2

Maria Louisa Cosway - 2
MARIA LOUISA CATHERINE CECILIA COSWAY (nee Hadfield) wife and model of the artist Richard Cosway

Background imageCecilia Collection: General Commandant

General Commandant
Citizen La Cecilia, general commandant

Background imageCecilia Collection: St Cecilia / Organ / Anon

St Cecilia / Organ / Anon
SAINT CECILIA Roman saint and martyr, patron saint of musicians, playing a portative organ while a cherub listens

Background imageCecilia Collection: St Cecilia / Delaroche

St Cecilia / Delaroche
SAINT CECILIA Roman saint and martyr, patron saint of musicians, playing a portative organ

Background imageCecilia Collection: St Cecilia / Raphael

St Cecilia / Raphael
SAINT CECILIA Roman saint and martyr, patron saint of musicians, carrying a portative organ while angels sing in the clouds above

Background imageCecilia Collection: Margaret / Greek / Sisters

Margaret / Greek / Sisters
PRINCESS MARGARET of Greece with her sisters THEODORA (b 1906), CECILIA (b 1911) and SOPHIA (b 1914) - daughters of Prince Andrew and Alice, sisters of PRINCE PHILIP

Background imageCecilia Collection: Roman Martyr & Saint

Roman Martyr & Saint
Saint CECILIA virgin, martyr & musician

Background imageCecilia Collection: Cecilia (2Nd / 3rd Century

Cecilia (2Nd / 3rd Century
Roman martyr & saint patron of musicians




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"Cecilia: A Timeless Muse of Art and Devotion" From Leonardo da Vinci's captivating portrait, "Portrait Gallerani, Lady with an Ermine, " to Christian Schultz's ethereal depiction of "St. Cecilia at the organ, " Cecilia has inspired artists across centuries. Her name resonates in various forms - St. Cecilia, patroness of musicians; Henry Joy McCracken's homage to her devotional spirit; or Orazio Gentileschi's enchanting portrayal of "St. Cecilia and an Angel. " Whether depicted as a saintly figure surrounded by heavenly melodies like in the mesmerizing stained glass window titled "Angel Musician" or immortalized on Wedgwood mugs designed by Eric Ravilious, Cecilia remains a symbol of artistic inspiration. Beyond artistry, she even finds herself on the sports field, as seen in the fierce match between Cecil Leitch and Harold Hilton at Walton Heath. Her influence knows no bounds. Gustav Naujok captures her timeless allure in his painting "St. Cecilia" from 1891 (1911), while Carlo Maderno sculpts her statue within Rome's Basilica of St. Caecilia with utmost reverence. Cecily also makes her mark through time with a stunning oil-on-canvas piece simply titled "St. Cecily. " This artwork transports viewers into a realm where devotion meets beauty. Through these diverse representations, we witness how Cecilia transcends mere mortal existence to become an emblematic figure embodying grace, music, devotion, and artistic expression throughout history.