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Cleric Collection (#2)

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Background imageCleric Collection: George Whitefield

George Whitefield
3585860 George Whitefield; (add.info.: Illustration depicting George Whitefield (1714-1770) an English Anglican cleric and co-founder of Methodism. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageCleric Collection: Abbot Jean-Gaspard Deguerry (1797-1871), priest of Madeleine church in Paris

Abbot Jean-Gaspard Deguerry (1797-1871), priest of Madeleine church in Paris, shot during the Commune in Paris
1711397 Abbot Jean-Gaspard Deguerry (1797-1871), priest of Madeleine church in Paris, shot during the Commune in Paris, photo by Pierre Petit; (add.info.: Abbot Jean-Gaspard Deguerry (1797-1871)

Background imageCleric Collection: Johann Adam Schall von Bell (1591-1666) German jesuit, missionary in China, engraving

Johann Adam Schall von Bell (1591-1666) German jesuit, missionary in China, engraving
1741597 Johann Adam Schall von Bell (1591-1666) German jesuit, missionary in China, engraving; (add.info.: Johann Adam Schall von Bell (1591-1666) german jesuit, missionary in China, engraving)

Background imageCleric Collection: Galileo getting reading for his trial, 1633 (engraving)

Galileo getting reading for his trial, 1633 (engraving)
1732416 Galileo getting reading for his trial, 1633 (engraving); (add.info.: Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) Italian astronomer here he's going to be presented to Inquisition, 1633, engraving)

Background imageCleric Collection: The Garret and the Conservatory': Cleric with multiple livings cannot think why the poor were not

The Garret and the Conservatory': Cleric with multiple livings cannot think why the poor were not content to go
527913 The Garret and the Conservatory': Cleric with multiple livings cannot think why the poor were not content to go home after Sunday service and spend the rest of the day there

Background imageCleric Collection: Monks of the Great St Bernard Pass resucing with their dog, for 'Genie du Christianisme' 1852

Monks of the Great St Bernard Pass resucing with their dog, for "Genie du Christianisme" 1852 (engraving)
1730617 Monks of the Great St Bernard Pass resucing with their dog, for "Genie du Christianisme" 1852 (engraving); (add.info.: Monks of the Great St Bernard Pass resucing with their dog)

Background imageCleric Collection: Title page of Principle of Population written by Thomas Robert Malthus

Title page of Principle of Population written by Thomas Robert Malthus
5312123 Title page of Principle of Population written by Thomas Robert Malthus; (add.info.: Title page of Principle of Population written by Thomas Robert Malthus)

Background imageCleric Collection: Albert Magnus (1193/1206-1280) German dominican monk, scientist, philosopher, and theologian

Albert Magnus (1193/1206-1280) German dominican monk, scientist, philosopher, and theologian, engraving
1703053 Albert Magnus (1193/1206-1280) German dominican monk, scientist, philosopher, and theologian, engraving; (add.info.: Albert Magnus (1193/1206-1280) german dominican monk, scientist

Background imageCleric Collection: Albert Magnus (1193/1206-1280) German dominican monk, scientist, philosopher, and theologian

Albert Magnus (1193/1206-1280) German dominican monk, scientist, philosopher, and theologian, engraving
1703154 Albert Magnus (1193/1206-1280) German dominican monk, scientist, philosopher, and theologian, engraving; (add.info.: Albert Magnus (1193/1206-1280) german dominican monk, scientist

Background imageCleric Collection: Plague in Marseille, France, 1720 : bishop Belsunce de Castelmoron giving extreme unction

Plague in Marseille, France, 1720 : bishop Belsunce de Castelmoron giving extreme unction, 19th century (engraving)
1737129 Plague in Marseille, France, 1720 : bishop Belsunce de Castelmoron giving extreme unction, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Plague in Marseille, France)

Background imageCleric Collection: Pope Pius IX (1792-1878), Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti, pope in 1846-1878, engraving

Pope Pius IX (1792-1878), Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti, pope in 1846-1878, engraving
1703305 Pope Pius IX (1792-1878), Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti, pope in 1846-1878, engraving; (add.info.: Pope Pius IX (1792-1878), Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti, pope in 1846-1878, engraving)

Background imageCleric Collection: Cardinal Andre Hercule de Fleury, Bishop of Frejus, 1832 (litho)

Cardinal Andre Hercule de Fleury, Bishop of Frejus, 1832 (litho)
1574734 Cardinal Andre Hercule de Fleury, Bishop of Frejus, 1832 (litho); (add.info.: Cardinal Andre Hercule de Fleury, Bishop of Frejus (1653-1743), French churchman, chief minister of Louis XV

Background imageCleric Collection: Armand Jean Le Bouthillier de Rance (1626-1700) abbot and founder of the Trappist Cistercians

Armand Jean Le Bouthillier de Rance (1626-1700) abbot and founder of the Trappist Cistercians, 19th century (engraving)
1729802 Armand Jean Le Bouthillier de Rance (1626-1700) abbot and founder of the Trappist Cistercians, 19th century (engraving); (add.info)

Background imageCleric Collection: A missionary and Indians, North America, 1852 (engraving)

A missionary and Indians, North America, 1852 (engraving)
1732504 A missionary and Indians, North America, 1852 (engraving); (add.info.: Missions : a missionary and Indians, North America Engraving by Portier after Philippoteaux for 1852 edition of)

Background imageCleric Collection: Emmanuel Joseph Sieyes, 1840

Emmanuel Joseph Sieyes, 1840
1574698 Emmanuel Joseph Sieyes, 1840; (add.info.: Emmanuel Joseph Sieyes (1748-1836), Abbe Sieyes, French cleergyman and political theorist.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageCleric Collection: Pope Pius IX (1792-1878) proclaiming dogma of Immaculate Conception on December 8

Pope Pius IX (1792-1878) proclaiming dogma of Immaculate Conception on December 8, 1854 (Bull Ineffabilis Deus)
1730528 Pope Pius IX (1792-1878) proclaiming dogma of Immaculate Conception on December 8, 1854 (Bull Ineffabilis Deus), engraving after L.V. Gesta 1867

Background imageCleric Collection: The Rev. and Mrs Crawley and their young family, 1860 (engraving)

The Rev. and Mrs Crawley and their young family, 1860 (engraving)
537332 The Rev. and Mrs Crawley and their young family, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: The Rev. and Mrs Crawley and their young family which, as an impoverished parson)

Background imageCleric Collection: Children with a jesuit private tutor, 18th century, engraving

Children with a jesuit private tutor, 18th century, engraving
1731929 Children with a jesuit private tutor, 18th century, engraving; (add.info.: Children with a jesuit private tutor, 18th century, engraving)

Background imageCleric Collection: Bishop Boyd Vincent, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Bishop Boyd Vincent, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Bishop Boyd Vincent, between c1910 and c1915

Background imageCleric Collection: Enthronisation of the Most Rev. Dr. Charles Thomas Longley, Lord Archbishop of Canterbury... 1862

Enthronisation of the Most Rev. Dr. Charles Thomas Longley, Lord Archbishop of Canterbury... 1862. Creator: Unknown
Enthronisation of the Most Rev. Dr. Charles Thomas Longley, Lord Archbishop of Canterbury, in the choir of Canterbury Cathedral, 1862

Background imageCleric Collection: Dr. Ellicott, Bishop Designate of Gloucester and Bristol, 1862. Creator: Unknown

Dr. Ellicott, Bishop Designate of Gloucester and Bristol, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Dr. Ellicott, Bishop Designate of Gloucester and Bristol, 1862. Engraving from a photograph by John and Charles Watkins. The Very Rev

Background imageCleric Collection: Dr. Ainger, Principal of St. Bees College, Cumberland…, 1862. Creator: Unknown

Dr. Ainger, Principal of St. Bees College, Cumberland…, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Dr. Ainger, Principal of St. Bees College, Cumberland - from a testimonial portrait recently presented to him by the students, 1862. Engraving from a photograph taken by Mr

Background imageCleric Collection: The Very Rev. Arthur Penrhyn Stanley, D.D. the new Dean of Westminster, 1864. Creator: Unknown

The Very Rev. Arthur Penrhyn Stanley, D.D. the new Dean of Westminster, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Very Rev. Arthur Penrhyn Stanley, D.D. the new Dean of Westminster, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by John and Charles Watkins

Background imageCleric Collection: The Right Rev. Dr Bromby, the new Bishop of Tasmania, 1864. Creator: Unknown

The Right Rev. Dr Bromby, the new Bishop of Tasmania, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Right Rev. Dr Bromby, the new Bishop of Tasmania, 1864. Dr. Bromby...was consecrated in Canterbury Cathedral on the 29th of June last...[He] was introduced on that occasion by Bishop Nixon

Background imageCleric Collection: Rt. Rev. P.J. Hayes, 30 May 1918. Creator: Bain News Service

Rt. Rev. P.J. Hayes, 30 May 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Rt. Rev. P.J. Hayes, 30 May 1918. Patrick Joseph Hayes (1867-1938), American cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church who was Vicar Apostolic of Military USA

Background imageCleric Collection: Requiem Mass, 20th century. Creator: Louis Charles Crespin

Requiem Mass, 20th century. Creator: Louis Charles Crespin
Requiem Mass, 20th century. Found in the collection of the State M Ciurlionis Art Museum, Kaunas

Background imageCleric Collection: Saint Bruno, c.1655. Creator: Philippe de Champaigne

Saint Bruno, c.1655. Creator: Philippe de Champaigne
Saint Bruno, c.1655

Background imageCleric Collection: Peder Winstrup, 1605-1679, c17th century. Creator: Jonas Ahlgren

Peder Winstrup, 1605-1679, c17th century. Creator: Jonas Ahlgren
Peder Winstrup, 1605-1679, c17th century

Background imageCleric Collection: Olaus Christophori (Olof Kristoffersson) Aurivillius (1603-1668), parish priest... 1661

Olaus Christophori (Olof Kristoffersson) Aurivillius (1603-1668), parish priest... 1661. Creator: Johan I Aureller
Olaus Christophori (Olof Kristoffersson) Aurivillius (1603-1668), parish priest in Knutby and Vendel, contracted provost in Gavle, rector in Uppsala, member of parliament

Background imageCleric Collection: Jan Jacob Lodewijk ten Kate (1818-1889), Poet, 1875. Creator: Jan Hendrik Neuman

Jan Jacob Lodewijk ten Kate (1818-1889), Poet, 1875. Creator: Jan Hendrik Neuman
Jan Jacob Lodewijk ten Kate (1818-1889), Poet, 1875

Background imageCleric Collection: Mr. Gerald Stanley Lee, portrait photograph, 1918 Feb. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Mr. Gerald Stanley Lee, portrait photograph, 1918 Feb. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mr. Gerald Stanley Lee, portrait photograph, 1918 Feb. American clergyman and author

Background imageCleric Collection: Francis Asbury - Equestrian statues in Washington, D.C. between 1911 and 1942

Francis Asbury - Equestrian statues in Washington, D.C. between 1911 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Equestrian statues in Washington, D.C. between 1911 and 1942. Sculpture of Francis Asbury by Henry Augustus Lukeman

Background imageCleric Collection: Philibert-Emmanuel de Beaumanoire de Lavardin, 1651. Creator: Robert Nanteuil

Philibert-Emmanuel de Beaumanoire de Lavardin, 1651. Creator: Robert Nanteuil
Philibert-Emmanuel de Beaumanoire de Lavardin, 1651

Background imageCleric Collection: Hippolyte Féret, 1669. Creator: Robert Nanteuil

Hippolyte Féret, 1669. Creator: Robert Nanteuil
Hippolyte Feret, 1669

Background imageCleric Collection: Illustration for Basedow's Elementary Work, 1770. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki

Illustration for Basedow's Elementary Work, 1770. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Basedow's Elementary Work, 1770. Table LXXVI. A popular illustrated textbook for children

Background imageCleric Collection: The Right Rev. William Ingraham Kip, D.D. Bishop of California, 1858. Creator: Unknown

The Right Rev. William Ingraham Kip, D.D. Bishop of California, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Right Rev. William Ingraham Kip, D.D. Bishop of California, 1858. American Protestant prelate. His labours as missionary Bishop for three long years of trial

Background imageCleric Collection: Statue of the Late Mr. Joseph Brotherton, erected in Peel Park, Manchester, 1858. Creator: Walmsly

Statue of the Late Mr. Joseph Brotherton, erected in Peel Park, Manchester, 1858. Creator: Walmsly
Statue of the Late Mr. Joseph Brotherton, erected in Peel Park, Manchester, 1858. British politician, Nonconformist minister and pioneering vegetarian. The statue is of bronze, by Mr. M. Noble...Mr

Background imageCleric Collection: Portrait of the Latrobe family of Fulneck, c18th century. Creator: Elias Martin

Portrait of the Latrobe family of Fulneck, c18th century. Creator: Elias Martin
Portrait of the Latrobe family of Fulneck, Unknown date

Background imageCleric Collection: The Centenary Fete of the Asylum for Female Orphans - the Archbishop of Canterbury Saying Grace

The Centenary Fete of the Asylum for Female Orphans - the Archbishop of Canterbury Saying Grace, 1858 Creator: Unknown
The Centenary Fete of the Asylum for Female Orphans - the Archbishop of Canterbury Saying Grace, 1858. The object of the charity is to provide a home for orphan girls

Background imageCleric Collection: AI IMAGE - Portrait of Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, 2023. British cleric Justin Portal Welby (born 1956) has served as the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury since 2013

Background imageCleric Collection: Isaac Rothovius, 1572-1652, 1652. Creator: Jochim Neiman

Isaac Rothovius, 1572-1652, 1652. Creator: Jochim Neiman
Isaac Rothovius, 1572-1652, 1652

Background imageCleric Collection: AI IMAGE - Portrait of Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, 2023. British cleric Justin Portal Welby (born 1956) has served as the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury since 2013

Background imageCleric Collection: Illustration for History of the First Crusades, 1800. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki

Illustration for History of the First Crusades, 1800. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for History of the First Crusades, 1800. Peter Bartholomew finds the Sacred Lance

Background imageCleric Collection: Johan Olof Wallin, mid-19th century. Creator: Carl Wilhelm Nordgren

Johan Olof Wallin, mid-19th century. Creator: Carl Wilhelm Nordgren
Johan Olof Wallin, mid-19th century. Wallin (1779-1839) was a Swedish minister, orator, poet and Archbishop of Uppsala

Background imageCleric Collection: Illustration for Johann Christoph Mayer's History of the Crusades, 1781

Illustration for Johann Christoph Mayer's History of the Crusades, 1781. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Johann Christoph Mayer's History of the Crusades, 1781

Background imageCleric Collection: Illustration for Johann Christoph Mayer's History of the Crusades, 1781

Illustration for Johann Christoph Mayer's History of the Crusades, 1781. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Johann Christoph Mayer's History of the Crusades, 1781

Background imageCleric Collection: Illustration for Johann Christoph Mayer's History of the Crusades, 1781

Illustration for Johann Christoph Mayer's History of the Crusades, 1781. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Johann Christoph Mayer's History of the Crusades, 1781

Background imageCleric Collection: Illustration for Weber's Stories from Antiquity, 1787. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki

Illustration for Weber's Stories from Antiquity, 1787. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Weber's Stories from Antiquity, 1787




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"Unveiling the Spiritual Legacy: The Influential Life of a Cleric" Step into the world of clerics, where faith and devotion intertwine with history and art. From Charles Wesley, the renowned 18th-century English preacher and hymn writer, to Saint Antoninus of Pamiers, a Christian missionary and martyr, these figures have left an indelible mark on religious landscapes. Intriguing artifacts further illuminate their stories. Behold the teapot presented to Rev. John Wesley, an Anglican cleric born in 1703, symbolizing his dedication to spreading God's word. Alcuin of York presents a gift to Rabanus Maurus—a testament to their scholarly pursuits during medieval times. Journey back in time as we delve into pivotal moments like Peter the Hermit igniting the First Crusade in 1095—an event that shaped Christianity forever. Witness William Hogarth's masterpiece "The Bruiser, " capturing both humor and social commentary within clerical circles in August 1763. Experience poignant scenes such as Vasily Vereshchagin's depiction of The Siege of Trinity Sergius Lavra—showcasing unwavering faith amidst adversity in Sergiev Posad during 1891. Marvel at St Dunstan confronting the devil himself in a captivating painting from 1826—a tale that resonates with believers across generations. Even royal occasions bear witness to clerical influence; recall Archbishop of Canterbury officiating over the momentous Royal Wedding of 1947—a union steeped in tradition and spirituality. Artistic renderings immortalize these revered figures—the likes of Charles Wesley captured beautifully within illustrations depicting The Church of England's rich heritage. And let us not forget William Waynflete or Lewis Bagot—both bishops who commanded respect through their leadership roles throughout history.