Christendom Collection (#5)

Indian woman ringing the bell for sunrise mass, Mission Pala, California, 19th century
NWI4964475 Indian woman ringing the bell for sunrise mass, Mission Pala, California, 19th century. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Indian woman ringing the bell for sunrise mass)

Father in a garden, Santa Barbara Mission in California, 19th century. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4964473 Father in a garden, Santa Barbara Mission in California, 19th century. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Father in a garden, Santa Barbara Mission in California)

The Forty Martyrs of Sebaste, soldiers of the twelfth Legion garrison in Melitene
ELD4911481 The Forty Martyrs of Sebaste, soldiers of the twelfth Legion garrison in Melitene, Roman Armenia (present-day Turkey)

Representation of Queen St. Mathilde of Ringelheim (896-968) helping the poor. 19th century, (engraving)
ELD4911370 Representation of Queen St. Mathilde of Ringelheim (896-968) helping the poor. 19th century, (engraving).; Private Collection; (add.info.: Matilda of Ringelheim)

Representation of Saint Euphrasia of Thebaide (died 412). 19th century (engraving)
ELD4911335 Representation of Saint Euphrasia of Thebaide (died 412). 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Representation of Wulfram de Sens (Wulfram de Fontenelle or Vulfran, Vulphran, Vuilfran, Wulfran, Wulfrann)
ELD4911196 Representation of Wulfram de Sens (Wulfram de Fontenelle or Vulfran, Vulphran, Vuilfran, Wulfran, Wulfrann, Wolfran) saving the young Ovon

Case Simon of Thirty: "Representation of the sacrifice in the presumes crime of young Simon of Trento
ELD4911105 Case Simon of Thirty: "Representation of the sacrifice in the presumes crime of young Simon of Trento (Simonino da Trento or Simeon)

Representation of Saint Ludger (died 809) Christian missionary, founder of the Abbey of Werden and Helmstedt
ELD4911096 Representation of Saint Ludger (died 809) Christian missionary, founder of the Abbey of Werden and Helmstedt (also Ludiger or Liudger) missionary among the Frisians and Saxons

Representation of the Dominican nun Saint Catherine de Ricci (1522-1590) (Caterina de Ricci). 19th century (engraving)
ELD4912102 Representation of the Dominican nun Saint Catherine de Ricci (1522-1590) (Caterina de Ricci). 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Representation of Saint Simeon of Jerusalem (Shimeon or Simon) (died around 110)
ELD4912014 Representation of Saint Simeon of Jerusalem (Shimeon or Simon) (died around 110) crucified under Trajan by the proconsul Tiberius Claudius Atticus Herodes in Jerusalem 110 ca

Representation of the apostle Saint Matthias or Mathias. 19th century (engraving)
ELD4911835 Representation of the apostle Saint Matthias or Mathias. 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Representation of Emperor Henry II of the Holy Empire asking forgiveness to his wife Cunigunde of Luxembourg
ELD4911655 Representation of Emperor Henry II of the Holy Empire asking forgiveness to his wife Cunigunde of Luxembourg (Cunegundes, Cunegunda, and Cunegonda) (975-1033/1039) for doubting her virtue

Representation of Jean-Francois (Jean Francois) Regis (1597-1640) French priest of the Society of Jesus)
ELD4908731 Representation of Jean-Francois (Jean Francois) Regis (1597-1640) French priest of the Society of Jesus). 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Representation of Saint Zite (Zita or Sitha or Citha) by Lucca (1218-1278). 19th century (engraving)
ELD4910180 Representation of Saint Zite (Zita or Sitha or Citha) by Lucca (1218-1278). 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Representation of Jean de Saint-Facond (Saint Facond) (Jean de Sahagun) Spanish priest (Spanish friar John of Sahagun)
ELD4908835 Representation of Jean de Saint-Facond (Saint Facond) (Jean de Sahagun) Spanish priest (Spanish friar John of Sahagun)

Representation of the apostle Barnabe (Joseph or Barnabas) martyrdom by stoning on the island of Cyprus
ELD4908805 Representation of the apostle Barnabe (Joseph or Barnabas) martyrdom by stoning on the island of Cyprus. 19th century, (engraving).; Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Representation of Saint Basil of Cesare called the Great (329-379) (Basil of Caesarea or basil the great)
ELD4908766 Representation of Saint Basil of Cesare called the Great (329-379) (Basil of Caesarea or basil the great). 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Representation of Saint Leonides (died 202) father of Origen. 19th century (engraving)
ELD4910367 Representation of Saint Leonides (died 202) father of Origen. 19th century (engraving).; Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Representation of Guillaume de Verceil (Guillaume de Montevergine or Guglielmo da Vercelli or Guglielmo da Montevergine)
ELD4908404 Representation of Guillaume de Verceil (Guillaume de Montevergine or Guglielmo da Vercelli or Guglielmo da Montevergine or William of Montevergine, or William of Vercelli) (1085-1142)

Representation of Saint Gal I of Clermont (489-551) begging the Abbe of the Monastery of Cournon to welcome him
ELD4908312 Representation of Saint Gal I of Clermont (489-551) begging the Abbe of the Monastery of Cournon to welcome him (St Gallen (gall) of Clermont entering at the monastery at Cournon

Representation of the martyrdom of Saint Catherine of Siena (Catherine of Siena) in 1380. 19th century, (engraving)
ELD4910095 Representation of the martyrdom of Saint Catherine of Siena (Catherine of Siena) in 1380. 19th century, (engraving).; Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Representation of Saint Antoninus of Florence (Antonino Pierozzi of Forciglioni) (1389-1459)
ELD4909698 Representation of Saint Antoninus of Florence (Antonino Pierozzi of Forciglioni) (1389-1459) blessing the victims of the plague around 1448

Representation of Saint Mamert of Vienna or Saint Mamer-Saint Mamertus (died c 475). 19th century (engraving)
ELD4909672 Representation of Saint Mamert of Vienna or Saint Mamer-Saint Mamertus (died c 475). 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Representation of the Martyrdom of Saints Peter, Paul and Andre of Lampsaque in 250. 19th century, (engraving)
ELD4909571 Representation of the Martyrdom of Saints Peter, Paul and Andre of Lampsaque in 250. 19th century, (engraving).; Private Collection; (add.info.: St)

Representation of Saint Pascal (paschal) Baylon (16th century) (spanish friar Saint Paschal Baylon)
ELD4909547 Representation of Saint Pascal (paschal) Baylon (16th century) (spanish friar Saint Paschal Baylon (also Pascal or Pascual)

Representation of Saint John Nepomucene (1340-1393) Condemned by King Wenceslas IV of Boheme. 19th century (engraving)
ELD4909511 Representation of Saint John Nepomucene (1340-1393) Condemned by King Wenceslas IV of Boheme. 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

Representation of Saint Hospice de Nice (died 581) attacked by the Lombard soldiers. 19th century (engraving)
ELD4909433 Representation of Saint Hospice de Nice (died 581) attacked by the Lombard soldiers. 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Representation of Saint Bernardino of Siena (1380-1444) (Bernardino of Siena). 19th century (engraving)
ELD4909407 Representation of Saint Bernardino of Siena (1380-1444) (Bernardino of Siena). 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

France, Midi-Pyrenees, Hautes-Pyrenees (65), Lourdes: souvenir dealers, 1895
LUX4796854 France, Midi-Pyrenees, Hautes-Pyrenees (65), Lourdes: souvenir dealers, 1895; (add.info.: France, Midi-Pyrenees, Hautes-Pyrenees (65), Lourdes: souvenir dealers

France, Midi-Pyrenees, Hautes-Pyrenees (65), Lourdes: the faithful at the foot of the basilica with stretchers
LUX4796419 France, Midi-Pyrenees, Hautes-Pyrenees (65), Lourdes: the faithful at the foot of the basilica with stretchers and wheelchairs, 1890; (add.info.: France, Midi-Pyrenees)

France, Pays de la Loire, Sarthe (72): couple of old peasants on the doorstep in Sunday dress with headdress
LUX4770700 France, Pays de la Loire, Sarthe (72): couple of old peasants on the doorstep in Sunday dress with headdress, cap and basket, 1900 Photography; (add.info.: France, Pays de la Loire)

France, Rhone-Alpes, Isere (38), Body: Notre Dame de la Salette, close-up on the church with pelerins, 1900
LUX4768607 France, Rhone-Alpes, Isere (38), Body: Notre Dame de la Salette, close-up on the church with pelerins, 1900; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Isere (38), Body: Notre Dame de la Salette

Separation from Church and State: nuns driven from a religious building, which became the property of the state
JAB5037329 Separation from Church and State: nuns driven from a religious building, which became the property of the state, by a peace keeper

Battle of Solferino on 24/06/1859: Abbe Laine, amonier of Napoleon III with wounded. Engraving of the 19th century
JAB5037184 Battle of Solferino on 24/06/1859: Abbe Laine, amonier of Napoleon III with wounded. Engraving of the 19th century; (add.info.: Battle of Solferino on 24/06/1859: Abbe Laine)

A deacon and his associates. 11th century Greek manuscript
GIA5036778 A deacon and his associates. 11th century Greek manuscript.; © Giancarlo Costa

Selling and shipping a parcel of wool. Miniature taken from "Historia ordinis humiliatorum" of the 15th
GIA5035865 Selling and shipping a parcel of wool. Miniature taken from "Historia ordinis humiliatorum" of the 15th century

Procession religieuse au 15eme siecle
GIA5034727 Procession religieuse au 15eme siecle.; (add.info.: Procession religieuse au 15eme siecle.); © Giancarlo Costa

Pilgrim Fathers celebrating Thanksgiving with their Indian friends in New England
NWI4900621 Pilgrim Fathers celebrating Thanksgiving with their Indian friends in New England (fete celebree on November 30 to thank God for the first recuperation)

The faithful of the Protestant celebration (Anglican Church) of Christmas around 1900
NWI4883863 The faithful of the Protestant celebration (Anglican Church) of Christmas around 1900. Lithograph based on an illustration by Henry Mc Carter (1886-1942).; (add.info)

John of England submitting to Pope Innocent III in May 1213, 1866 (engraving)
ELD4891177 John of England submitting to Pope Innocent III in May 1213, 1866 (engraving); (add.info.: John of England submitting to Pope Innocent III in May 1213, after his excommunication)

Middle Ages: Capuchin monks in a cloitre
NWI4892888 Middle Ages: Capuchin monks in a cloitre.; (add.info.: Middle Ages: Capuchin monks in a cloitre.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Middle Ages: Hermit monk of the Middle Ages. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4892081 Middle Ages: Hermit monk of the Middle Ages. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Middle Ages: Hermit monk of the Middle Ages)

History of immigration in America: Pastor's dinner invites an African-American family, years 1880
NWI4890384 History of immigration in America: Pastor's dinner invites an African-American family, years 1880. Colourful engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

Conquete du Nouveau Monde: Cavelier de La Salle claimed the Mississippi Riviere for France in 1682
NWI4901633 Conquete du Nouveau Monde: Cavelier de La Salle claimed the Mississippi Riviere for France in 1682. LaSalle claims the Mississippi River for France

History of Religions: Martin Luther (1483-1546) before the Emperor of the Holy Germanic Empire Charles V during
NWI4939324 History of Religions: Martin Luther (1483-1546) before the Emperor of the Holy Germanic Empire Charles V during the Diet of Worms

History of Religions: Martin Luther (1483-1546) placed on the gates of the chapel of the castle of Wittenberg his
NWI4939232 History of Religions: Martin Luther (1483-1546) placed on the gates of the chapel of the castle of Wittenberg his "95 theses" violently condemning the Catholic Church on October

Portrait of Martin Luther (1483-1546) German reformer. Colour engraving after a painting by Holbein
NWI4939208 Portrait of Martin Luther (1483-1546) German reformer. Colour engraving after a painting by Holbein; (add.info.: Portrait of Martin Luther (1483-1546) German reformer

History of religions: Saint Therese of Avila (1515-1582), founder of the convent of the Carmiltes, 16th century
NWI4940190 History of religions: Saint Therese of Avila (1515-1582), founder of the convent of the Carmiltes, 16th century

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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.