Christendom Collection (#7)

Representation of the Cappadocian missionary eveque Ulfila (wulfila) (311-383)
NWI4940341 Representation of the Cappadocian missionary eveque Ulfila (wulfila) (311-383) translator of the Bible in Gotic language. Bishop Ulfilas translating the Bible into Gothic, 4th century AD

History of Religions: St. Patrick on a trip to Tara to convert the Irish, 5th century
NWI4939648 History of Religions: St. Patrick on a trip to Tara to convert the Irish, 5th century. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: History of Religions: St)

History of Religions: Martin Luther (1483-1546) a Wittenberg burns the bubble of excommunication made by Pope Leon X
NWI4939623 History of Religions: Martin Luther (1483-1546) a Wittenberg burns the bubble of excommunication made by Pope Leon X, 1521

History of religions: Martin Luther (1483-1546) defending his point of view before the Diet of Worms
NWI4939301 History of religions: Martin Luther (1483-1546) defending his point of view before the Diet of Worms (assembled from 28 January to 25 May 1521 under the presidency of Emperor Charles V)

History of religions: Martin Luther (1483-1546) defending himself before the Diet of Worms
NWI4939265 History of religions: Martin Luther (1483-1546) defending himself before the Diet of Worms (assembled from 28 January to 25 May 1521 under the presidency of Emperor Charles V)

Portrait of Martin Luther (1483-1546) German reformer. Colour engraving after Holbein's painting
NWI4940884 Portrait of Martin Luther (1483-1546) German reformer. Colour engraving after Holbein's painting; (add.info.: Portrait of Martin Luther (1483-1546) German reformer

Portrait of John Wesley (1703-1791) British Anglican priest, founder of Methodism
NWI4940031 Portrait of John Wesley (1703-1791) British Anglican priest, founder of Methodism. Colourful engraving of the 19th century; (add.info)

The Annunciation Fresco of the 14th century Church of Saint Peter (Saint-Pierre) Landes (17380), Charente-Maritime
JEB4942914 The Annunciation Fresco of the 14th century Church of Saint Peter (Saint-Pierre) Landes (17380), Charente-Maritime; (add.info)

The Annunciation and " La nativite" Fresco of the 14th century Church Saint Peter (Saint-Pierre)
JEB4942865 The Annunciation and " La nativite" Fresco of the 14th century Church Saint Peter (Saint-Pierre) Landes (17380)

Saint James the Major (Saint James of Zebedee) (James, son of Zebedee) Wood sculpture of the workshop of the masters of
JEB4942075 Saint James the Major (Saint James of Zebedee) (James, son of Zebedee) Wood sculpture of the workshop of the masters of Elsloo (Sculpture from the master of Elsloo school)

Portrait of Karl August von Hase (1800-1890), German Protestant theologian
IMB4827800 Portrait of Karl August von Hase (1800-1890), German Protestant theologian; (add.info.: Portrait of Karl August von Hase (1800-1890), German Protestant theologian); © Imagebroker

Predicator before King James I of England known as Jacques Stuart (1566-1625) at the cross of St. Paul, London, 1616
NWI4836473 Predicator before King James I of England known as Jacques Stuart (1566-1625) at the cross of St. Paul, London, 1616

Romanesque art: detail of capitals decorated with animals, church Saint Jacques de Conzac
JEB4932664 Romanesque art: detail of capitals decorated with animals, church Saint Jacques de Conzac, Saint Aulais la Chapelle (Saint-Aulais-la-Chapelle)

View of La Sauve Maggiore, Abbaye de La Sauve-Maggiore in Gironde: detail of column representing a cat. 11th century
JEB4932636 View of La Sauve Maggiore, Abbaye de La Sauve-Maggiore in Gironde: detail of column representing a cat. 11th century.; (add.info.: View of La Sauve Maggiore)

France, Brittany, Finistere (29), Rumengol: May 1908, the forgiveness of the Trinity Notre Dame
LUX4784354 France, Brittany, Finistere (29), Rumengol: May 1908, the forgiveness of the Trinity Notre Dame, a group of pelerins in local costume enters the church; (add.info.: France, Brittany)

France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Equihen-Plage: September 25, 1901
LUX4783642 France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Equihen-Plage: September 25, 1901, procession of the blessing of the sea with Swiss clergy, inhabitants

Master of choir conducting an interpretation of religious anthems sung by a choir, USA
NWI4959950 Master of choir conducting an interpretation of religious anthems sung by a choir, USA. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

Detail of an 18th century screen used for the Fete Dieu (or Fete of the Holy Sacrament)
JEB4961253 Detail of an 18th century screen used for the Fete Dieu (or Fete of the Holy Sacrament), representing the procession entering the cathedral of Saint Saviour in the city of Aix-En-Provence

Medal representing Saint Michel. Anonymous. Musee municipal d'Avranches (Manche)
JEB4960415 Medal representing Saint Michel. Anonymous. Musee municipal d'Avranches (Manche); Musee d'art et d'histoire, Avranches, France; (add.info.: Medal representing Saint Michel)

Salvation Army members meeting people in need of help. Meeting of the members of the army of salvation and the needy
NWI4960319 Salvation Army members meeting people in need of help. Meeting of the members of the army of salvation and the needy, United States, 1880 (Christian mission of charity)

The Cloitre of the Chartreux of St. Mary of the Angels in Rome. Painting by Francois Marius Granet (1775-1849), 1829
JEB4960288 The Cloitre of the Chartreux of St. Mary of the Angels in Rome. Painting by Francois Marius Granet (1775-1849), 1829

Costumes of the clergymen of the Roman Catholic Church, Dominican nuns (Dominican Order), 18th century
NWI4960538 Costumes of the clergymen of the Roman Catholic Church, Dominican nuns (Dominican Order), 18th century. Old colour lithograph.; (add.info)

Costumes of the clergymen of the Roman Catholic Church, in the centre a cardinal and a prelate on the right
NWI4960516 Costumes of the clergymen of the Roman Catholic Church, in the centre a cardinal and a prelate on the right, 16th and 17th centuries

The minister preaching in the pulpit of the Church of Boston, 18th century. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4959941 The minister preaching in the pulpit of the Church of Boston, 18th century. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: The minister preaching in the pulpit of the Church of Boston)

Honore Gabriel (Honore-Gabriel) Riqueti, Count of Mirabeau (1749-1791), revolutionary
JEB4959808 Honore Gabriel (Honore-Gabriel) Riqueti, Count of Mirabeau (1749-1791), revolutionary, headdress of his hat of the aristocracy by the abbe and then Cardinal Maury (1746-1817)

Banking and Worship House of the Quakers (Protestantism) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1800
NWI4958668 Banking and Worship House of the Quakers (Protestantism) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1800. Coloured engraving 19th century.; (add.info)

Detail of an 18th century screen used for the Fete God (or Fete of the Holy Sacrament)
JEB4961230 Detail of an 18th century screen used for the Fete God (or Fete of the Holy Sacrament), representing the procession Musee du Vieil Aix, Aix en Provence; Musee du Vieil Aix

Metz, Moselle (57), Lorraine, France, Photography of a girl first communicating with her dome and cross, 1869
LUX4733876 Metz, Moselle (57), Lorraine, France, Photography of a girl first communicating with her dome and cross, 1869; (add.info.: Metz, Moselle (57), Lorraine, France

Evreux, Eure (27), Haute Normandy, France, Studio photography of a first communicant, 1875
LUX4733864 Evreux, Eure (27), Haute Normandy, France, Studio photography of a first communicant, 1875; (add.info.: Evreux, Eure (27), Haute Normandy, France

The baptism of Saint Odile (c. 662-720) by his uncle Saint Erhard, 1932 (engraving)
DUV4202373 The baptism of Saint Odile (c. 662-720) by his uncle Saint Erhard, 1932 (engraving) by Neziere, Raymond de la (1865-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: The baptism of Saint Odile (c)

Saint Denis (3rd century), the first eveque of Paris, 1932 (engraving)
DUV4202319 Saint Denis (3rd century), the first eveque of Paris, 1932 (engraving) by Neziere, Raymond de la (1865-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Denis (3rd century)

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: little sister of the poor, court with the clerge and employees, 1895
LUX4797540 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: little sister of the poor, court with the clerge and employees, 1895; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37)

B: The Pope - The Alphabet of Death, c.1856 (engraving)
DUV4222062 B: The Pope - The Alphabet of Death, c.1856 (engraving); 8x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Drawing by H. Loedel after Hans Holbein (1497? -1543)); Photo © Duvallon

L: the priest - The Alphabet of Death, c.1856 (engraving)
DUV4222014 L: the priest - The Alphabet of Death, c.1856 (engraving); 8x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Drawing by H. Loedel after Hans Holbein (1497? -1543)); Photo © Duvallon

GUTIERREZ SOLANA, Jose (1886-1945). The Visit of the Bishop. 1926. (161 x 211 cm). Oil on canvas. SPAIN
CUL4867835 GUTIERREZ SOLANA, Jose (1886-1945). The Visit of the Bishop. 1926. (161 x 211 cm). Oil on canvas. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid

Civilization of antiquity: Orthodox deacon, Eveque and Levi, Byzantine Empire. Colour engraving
NWI4862827 Civilization of antiquity: Orthodox deacon, Eveque and Levi, Byzantine Empire. Colour engraving.; (add.info.: Civilization of antiquity: Orthodox deacon, Eveque and Levi, Byzantine Empire)

Roman Empire: the entrance of the catacombs under Rome (Italy), where the first Christians hid
NWI4860080 Roman Empire: the entrance of the catacombs under Rome (Italy), where the first Christians hid. Colour engraving

Representation of Saint Eugene of Carthage (died 505). 19th century (engraving)
ELD4908069 Representation of Saint Eugene of Carthage (died 505). 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Representation of Saint Barbat of Benevent (died 682) (Barbatus or Barbus or Barbato of Benevento)
ELD4911965 Representation of Saint Barbat of Benevent (died 682) (Barbatus or Barbus or Barbato of Benevento). 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Representation of Serene de Sirmium (died 307), or Cerneuf, gardener in Pannonia (Gardener st Serenus of Sirmium)
ELD4911846 Representation of Serene de Sirmium (died 307), or Cerneuf, gardener in Pannonia (Gardener st Serenus of Sirmium)

Civilization of antiquite: a prophete woman announces the arrival of Jesus Christ (Messiah)
NWI4911802 Civilization of antiquite: a prophete woman announces the arrival of Jesus Christ (Messiah) to the Roman Emperor Augustus (Octavian or Octavian)

Representation of Saint Colette de Corbie (1381-1447). 19th century, (engraving)
ELD4911627 Representation of Saint Colette de Corbie (1381-1447). 19th century, (engraving).; Private Collection; (add.info)

Representation of Saint Vincent Ferrier (Vicent Ferrer, Vicente Ferrer), Dominican priest (1350-1419)
ELD4910844 Representation of Saint Vincent Ferrier (Vicent Ferrer, Vicente Ferrer), Dominican priest (1350-1419). 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Representation of Saint John of God (Joao Cidade) (d. 1550) founder of the Order of Hospitallers of Saint John of God
ELD4911517 Representation of Saint John of God (Joao Cidade) (d. 1550) founder of the Order of Hospitallers of Saint John of God

Representation of Saint Patern (or Paterne) by Vannes (st Padarn). 19th century (engraving)
ELD4910556 Representation of Saint Patern (or Paterne) by Vannes (st Padarn). 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Representation of Pierre de Luxembourg named cardinal by the antipope Clement VII in 1386, 19th century, (engraving)
ELD4908288 Representation of Pierre de Luxembourg named cardinal by the antipope Clement VII in 1386, 19th century, (engraving).; Private Collection; (add.info)

Representation of Saint Elizabeth of Portugal or Aragon, wife of King Denis I of Portugal (1271-1336)
ELD4908246 Representation of Saint Elizabeth of Portugal or Aragon, wife of King Denis I of Portugal (1271-1336). 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Representation of Saint Felicite of Rome and her seven children (January, Felix, Philippe, Sylvain, Alexander)
ELD4908215 Representation of Saint Felicite of Rome and her seven children (January, Felix, Philippe, Sylvain, Alexander, Vital and Martial)

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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.