Christendom Collection (#4)

Saint Francois Xavier (Francois-Xavier, 1506-1552), Jesuit missionary, 1932 (engraving)
DUV4202422 Saint Francois Xavier (Francois-Xavier, 1506-1552), Jesuit missionary, 1932 (engraving) by Neziere, Raymond de la (1865-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

Saint Genevieve (423-502 or 512), child. 1932 (engraving)
DUV4202334 Saint Genevieve (423-502 or 512), child. 1932 (engraving) by Neziere, Raymond de la (1865-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Genevieve (423-502 or 512), child

Saint Francois de Sales (1567-1622), 1932 (engraving)
DUV4202331 Saint Francois de Sales (1567-1622), 1932 (engraving) by Neziere, Raymond de la (1865-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Francois de Sales (1567-1622)

Frontispiece with angels and children praying. Engraving in "Alphabet of Saints"
DUV4202314 Frontispiece with angels and children praying. Engraving in "Alphabet of Saints". Illustrations by Raymond de La Neziere (1865-1953)

France, Brittany, Finistere (29), Douarnenez: a religious procession in the port of Douarnenez, 1900 - F Delory d2279
LUX4756624 France, Brittany, Finistere (29), Douarnenez: a religious procession in the port of Douarnenez, 1900 - F Delory d2279; (add.info.: France, Brittany, Finistere (29)

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37): Mass in a village church in Touraine, animated view with cure
LUX4759371 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37): Mass in a village church in Touraine, animated view with cure, old women and children, 1900; (add.info.: France, Centre)

Duties towards neighbour: Respect for beliefs and opinions. Engraving in " The unique book of morality
DUV4212798 Duties towards neighbour: Respect for beliefs and opinions. Engraving in " The unique book of morality and civic instruction

Maghreb, monastery with monks in priestly clothes and a coronation badge, 1890
LUX4713895 Maghreb, monastery with monks in priestly clothes and a coronation badge, 1890; (add.info.: Maghreb, monastery with monks in priestly clothes and a coronation badge)

Blois, Loir-et-Cher (41), Centre, France, Portrait in medallion of a pope, Orthodox priest, 1875
LUX4730316 Blois, Loir-et-Cher (41), Centre, France, Portrait in medallion of a pope, Orthodox priest, 1875; (add.info.: Blois, Loir-et-Cher (41), Centre, France, Portrait in medallion of a pope

Tobias Matthew, Archbishop of York, 1546-1628. Copperplate engraving after Reginold Elstrack from William Richard's
FLO4636643 Tobias Matthew, Archbishop of York, 1546-1628. Copperplate engraving after Reginold Elstrack from William Richard's Portraits Illustrating Granger's Biographical History of

Edward Rainbow, Bishop of Carlisle, 1608-1684. Copperplate engraving from William Richard's Portraits Illustrating
FLO4636451 Edward Rainbow, Bishop of Carlisle, 1608-1684. Copperplate engraving from William Richard's Portraits Illustrating Granger's Biographical History of England, London, 1792-1812

Italy, Lazio, Rome: the catacombs, the chapel made of death's heads, skeleton bones, 1895
LUX4776874 Italy, Lazio, Rome: the catacombs, the chapel made of death's heads, skeleton bones, 1895; (add.info.: Italy, Lazio, Rome: the catacombs, the chapel made of death's heads)

Romanesque art: detail of capitals decorated with animals, church Saint Jacques de Conzac
JEB4932743 Romanesque art: detail of capitals decorated with animals, church Saint Jacques de Conzac, Saint Aulais la Chapelle (Saint-Aulais-la-Chapelle)

Christ Savior of the World (Salvator mundi) (Our savior) Wood sculpture of the master's workshop of Elsloo
JEB4942088 Christ Savior of the World (Salvator mundi) (Our savior) Wood sculpture of the master's workshop of Elsloo (Sculpture from the master of Elsloo school)

Children attending a baptismal mass in San Jose, Chile, circa 1800. Color lithography, 19th century
NWI4876395 Children attending a baptismal mass in San Jose, Chile, circa 1800. Color lithography, 19th century.; (add.info.: Children attending a baptismal mass in San Jose, Chile, circa 1800)

Russian rulers and Orthodox Church man in the 17th century. Lithograph reproducing a 17th century miniature
NWI4868416 Russian rulers and Orthodox Church man in the 17th century. Lithograph reproducing a 17th century miniature; (add.info.: Russian rulers and Orthodox Church man in the 17th century)

Elevation of the Host - Elevation of the Sacred Host. Page on " Gospels of Paris to use of Charles
CUL4868252 Elevation of the Host - Elevation of the Sacred Host. Page on " Gospels of Paris to use of Charles, Duke of Angouleme." Early 16th century. English School

The Christ lying in the church of Saint Martin in Marseille - Face detail - Wood sculpture by Antoine Duparc (1698-1755)
JEB4867720 The Christ lying in the church of Saint Martin in Marseille - Face detail - Wood sculpture by Antoine Duparc (1698-1755)

Geographic map of Europe at the beginning of the Protestant reform. 19th century colour engraving
NWI4869862 Geographic map of Europe at the beginning of the Protestant reform. 19th century colour engraving; (add.info.: Geographic map of Europe at the beginning of the Protestant reform)

Christ lying in the church of Saint Martin in Marseille - detail of the feet - Detail of the face - Wood sculpture by
JEB4867767 Christ lying in the church of Saint Martin in Marseille - detail of the feet - Detail of the face - Wood sculpture by Antoine Duparc (1698-1755)

The Christ Lying of the Church of Saint Martin in Marseille - Wood Sculpture by Antoine Duparc (1698-1755)
JEB4867646 The Christ Lying of the Church of Saint Martin in Marseille - Wood Sculpture by Antoine Duparc (1698-1755) Dim 187x64x36 cm Musee du Vieux Marseille; Musee du Vieux-Marseille, Marseille

Journey of Jacques Marquette (1637-1675) French explorer and missionary Jesuite and Louis Jolliet Canadian explorer
NWI4849364 Journey of Jacques Marquette (1637-1675) French explorer and missionary Jesuite and Louis Jolliet Canadian explorer (1645-1700)

France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Auray: Sainte Anne d'Auray, Basilica Sainte Anne
LUX4775711 France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Auray: Sainte Anne d'Auray, Basilica Sainte Anne, the fountain of abutions with Bretonnes in prayer headdress, 1895; (add.info.: France, Brittany)

The rise of the host, illuminated 15th century Codex
GIA5033662 The rise of the host, illuminated 15th century Codex.; (add.info.: The rise of the host, illuminated 15th century Codex.); © Giancarlo Costa

Saint Lazare, first eveque of Marseille. Fresco by Ercole Setti (1530-1617). Church of San Lazzaro. Modene
VEN5027974 Saint Lazare, first eveque of Marseille. Fresco by Ercole Setti (1530-1617). Church of San Lazzaro. Modene.; (add.info.: Saint Lazare, first eveque of Marseille)

Last Judgement. Fresco by Cristoforo Canozi da Lendinara, 15th century. Cathedrale de Modene
VEN5027294 Last Judgement. Fresco by Cristoforo Canozi da Lendinara, 15th century. Cathedrale de Modene.; Duomo, Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy; (add.info.: Last Judgement)

Madonna (Madonna). Painting by Ercole Setti (1530-1617). Collegiale San Carlo, Modene
VEN5027782 Madonna (Madonna). Painting by Ercole Setti (1530-1617). Collegiale San Carlo, Modene.; Fondazione San Carlo, Collegio San Carlo, Modena, Italy; (add.info.: Madonna (Madonna)

Saint John Evangelist. Painting by Ercole Setti (1530-1617). Collegiale San Carlo, Modene
VEN5027778 Saint John Evangelist. Painting by Ercole Setti (1530-1617). Collegiale San Carlo, Modene.; (add.info.: Saint John Evangelist. Painting by Ercole Setti (1530-1617)

Saint Charles in prayer: Saint Charles Borromee (Carlo Borromeo 1538-1584), dignitary of the Roman Catholic Church
VEN5027742 Saint Charles in prayer: Saint Charles Borromee (Carlo Borromeo 1538-1584), dignitary of the Roman Catholic Church, artisan of the Catholic Reform

Portrait of San Geminiano (Saint Geminianus). Page of the Laureat diploma by L. Tartaglione, 1604, 17th century
VEN5027616 Portrait of San Geminiano (Saint Geminianus). Page of the Laureat diploma by L. Tartaglione, 1604, 17th century. Biblioteca Estense

Detail of an anonymous painting representing the members of the Congregation San Carlo
VEN5027578 Detail of an anonymous painting representing the members of the Congregation San Carlo. Fondazione San Carlo, Collegio San Carlo, Modene.; Fondazione San Carlo, Collegio San Carlo, Modena

United States, State of Pennsylvania: Moravian missionary David Zeisberger preaching before the Indians of America in
NWI4967192 United States, State of Pennsylvania: Moravian missionary David Zeisberger preaching before the Indians of America in Pennsylvania, years 1767

United States, State of Pennsylvania: Swedish Church and House of Sven Sener on the Delaware River River
NWI4967135 United States, State of Pennsylvania: Swedish Church and House of Sven Sener on the Delaware River River, Colonnie of Pennsylvania

United States, Massachusetts: New England Puritans arresting an old lady accused of witchcraft 1600 years
NWI4965975 United States, Massachusetts: New England Puritans arresting an old lady accused of witchcraft 1600 years. Colour engraving of the 19th century; (add.info.: United States)

United States, Massachusetts: John Endicott tearing the cross of the king's banner in the Bay of Massachusetts
NWI4966231 United States, Massachusetts: John Endicott tearing the cross of the king's banner in the Bay of Massachusetts Colony, years 1600

Representation of the First Pope Saint Peter - Sculpture of the 15th century Church of Saint Peter (Saint-Pierre)
JEB4943180 Representation of the First Pope Saint Peter - Sculpture of the 15th century Church of Saint Peter (Saint-Pierre) Aulnay (17470)

View of the Meridional facade, central bay has four vaults, first vessure, Romanesque bestiare, second vessure
JEB4943078 View of the Meridional facade, central bay has four vaults, first vessure, Romanesque bestiare, second vessure, elders of the apocalypse, third vessure twelve apotres and twelve prophetes

View of the western facade, central bay has four vaults, first vessure, calendar of the year, second vessure
JEB4943074 View of the western facade, central bay has four vaults, first vessure, calendar of the year, second vessure, christ accompanies madly virgins and wise virgins

Nativite Fresco of the 14th century Church of Saint Peter (Saint-Pierre) Landes (17380), Charente-Maritime
JEB4942885 Nativite Fresco of the 14th century Church of Saint Peter (Saint-Pierre) Landes (17380), Charente-Maritime; (add.info)

Singing meeting of shakers (branch of Protestantism), in Lebanon, New York, circa 1870
NWI4957970 Singing meeting of shakers (branch of Protestantism), in Lebanon, New York, circa 1870. Coloured engraving, 19th century.; (add.info.: Singing meeting of shakers (branch of Protestantism)

The banquet after a young day, among the Dunkers of Pennsylvania (Protestant sect: Church of the Brethren)
NWI4958977 The banquet after a young day, among the Dunkers of Pennsylvania (Protestant sect: Church of the Brethren), the pastor blessed the meal and the guests gathered together

Meeting for the renewal of faith in the air, with the evangelical preacher who is agitated and the faithful
NWI4959206 Meeting for the renewal of faith in the air, with the evangelical preacher who is agitated and the faithful, on the benches caught in ecstasy, some cry, others shouting with hands

Prayer meeting of a Methodist congregation (Protestantism), outdoors. The fideles sit on the grass of an ecstasy field
NWI4959202 Prayer meeting of a Methodist congregation (Protestantism), outdoors. The fideles sit on the grass of an ecstasy field cry

French revolution: allegory dediee to the Third State. The Third State in the centre surrounds the Church
JEB4959982 French revolution: allegory dediee to the Third State. The Third State in the centre surrounds the Church and the Noblesse supporting an image of piety

The feasts of Mont Saint Michel: return from pelerinage, 19th century lithography
JEB4960436 The feasts of Mont Saint Michel: return from pelerinage, 19th century lithography. Municipal Museum of Avranches

Costumes of the clergymen of the Roman Catholic Church: Ursuline nuns, 18th century. 19th century lithography
NWI4960548 Costumes of the clergymen of the Roman Catholic Church: Ursuline nuns, 18th century. 19th century lithography.; (add.info.: Costumes of the clergymen of the Roman Catholic Church)

Costumes of the clergymen of the Roman Catholic Church, Dominican nuns (Dominican Order), 18th century
NWI4960529 Costumes of the clergymen of the Roman Catholic Church, Dominican nuns (Dominican Order), 18th century. Old colour lithograph.; (add.info)

United States, State of Connecticut: Congregation of Thomas Hooker (1586-1647)
NWI4964779 United States, State of Connecticut: Congregation of Thomas Hooker (1586-1647, Puritan famous for being one of the founders of the colony of Connecticut in North America)

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Christendom: A Journey Through History and Art" Step into the world of Christendom, a realm where faith, martyrdom, and reform intertwine with artistic expressions that have shaped our understanding of Christianity. In this captivating journey through history and art, we encounter significant moments that define the essence of Christendom. The stoning of St. Stephen stands as a poignant reminder of the early Christian martyrs who fearlessly embraced their beliefs. Annibale Carracci's painting immortalizes this tragic event in vivid detail, capturing both the brutality and unwavering devotion. Saint Bonaventure's elevation to cardinalhood symbolizes the influence wielded by religious figures within Christendom. The purple robes he receives represent power and authority granted to those who dedicate their lives to spreading God's message. Jan HOUWENS' engraving brings together two iconic reformers - John Calvin and Martin Luther - in an imaginary meeting. This artwork serves as a testament to their profound impact on shaping Christianity during times of great change. Urania, portrayed before Argus with her telescope in hand, embodies curiosity and scientific exploration within Christendom. Her presence reminds us that religion can coexist harmoniously with advancements in knowledge and astronomy. Coptic Art presents "Christ and Abbe Mena, " depicting Saint Menas alongside Jesus himself. This fusion showcases how different cultures embrace Christianity while retaining their unique artistic traditions. The siege of Jerusalem by Saladin transports us back to a tumultuous period when conflicts between Christians and Muslims defined much of European history. It serves as a stark reminder that Christendom was not without its share of challenges from external forces. In contrast, "The Communion of the Virgin" portrays serene beauty as Mary partakes in holy communion—a moment filled with spiritual significance for believers worldwide—captured masterfully on canvas by an unknown artist from 1663.