Columba Collection (#2)

Columba embarking for Scotland (engraving)
2792987 Columba embarking for Scotland (engraving) by Margetson, William Henry (1861-1940) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Columba embarking for Scotland)

Columbae, Pigeons (colour litho)
6016767 Columbae, Pigeons (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Columbae, Pigeons)

St Columb of Iona (engraving)
2800447 St Columb of Iona (engraving) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Columb of Iona. Illustration for The Quiver, 1867.); © Look and Learn

Columbae, Gallinae, Pigeons and Quail (colour litho)
6016770 Columbae, Gallinae, Pigeons and Quail (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Columbae, Gallinae, Pigeons and Quail)

St Columbas Farewell to the White Horse, 1865-1868 (oil on board)
1767287 St Columbas Farewell to the White Horse, 1865-1868 (oil on board) by Boyd, Alice (1825-1897); 35.3x49.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British, out of copyright

Edmund, King of England, Martyr; Presentation of the Virgin; St. Columba; St. Cecil

Wood pigeons (Columba palumbus). Date: 1877

DOVECOTE IN SUSSEX
A flock of doves (Columba species) at a dovecote in a garden in Stonelands, Sussex, England. Date: 1908

Woodpigeon (Columba palumbus) drinking, Bayern, Germany. May

Domestic Fan-tailed pigeons (Columba livia) in flight against a blue sky England, UK

Wood pigeon (Columba palumbus) footprints in snow, Norfolk, England, March

Cloisters of Iona Abbey, Argyll and Bute, Scotland
Iona Abbey Cloisters

Iona Abbey, Argyll and Bute, Scotland. The island of Iona in the Inner Hebrides is one of the holiest sites associated with Christianity in Britain

Pigeon Guillemot (Cepphus columba) standing on coastal rock, North America

Rogier van der Weyden (1399 / 1400 A?i? 1464) was an Early F
Rogier van der Weyden or Roger de la Pasture (1399/1400 A?i? 1464) was an Early Flemish painter. St Columba Altarpiece from Church of St Columba in Cologne. Oil on Oak Panel. 1455

Pigeons - A Red Helmet, Black Lahore and Yellow Spot
A portrait of three breeds of fancy pigeon illustrated inside their coop. The plain-headed Red Helmet presents its bicoloured plumage formation

Pigeons - Varieties of Ice Pigeons, Fancy Breed
An Ural, Silver, Siberian and Blue Ice Pigeons are seen here illustrated inside a pigeon coop, as known as a loft. The Ice Pigeon is a domesticated and fancy breed of pigeon

Pigeons - English Fantails or Garden Fantails
A portrait of a Black, White and Blue English Fantail pictured inside their coop. The English Fantail is a highly developed breed of fancy and exhibition pigeon, and sub-variety of the Fantail

Pigeons - Black and Dun Barbs, English Fancy Breed
A portrait of a Black and Dun Barbs, and two White Barbs in the background. The Barb, also called the English Barb is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding

Red-Pied Pouter Cock Pigeon
A portrait of a Red-Pied Pouter Cock pigeon, (Pigmy Pouter), standing with a view of tree tops. One other of its kind can be seen flying in the background

Blue Carrier Cock Pigeon
A portrait of a Blue Carrier Cock standing in full-length. The Blue Carrier Cock (Blue Bar), is one of the oldest English fancy breeds of pigeon

Black Carrier Cock Pigeon
A portrait of the Black Carrier Cock shown in a countryside landscape, with three of its kind visible in the background. The Black Carrier Cock is an English fancy breed of pigeon

Ardrishaig Loch Gilp Argyll And Bute Crinan Canal
Ardrishaig, Loch Gilp, Argyll and Bute, west of Scotland. The steamer Columba at Ardrishaig Quay, seen here in the 19th century

Saint Columba, 521 - 597. Irish abbot and missionary Evangelist. The day before he died Columba feeling tired, sat down to rest beside a cross fixed into a millstone

Saint Columba Anglican Church, Tuxford, Saskatchewan, Canada

Abbey Of Kells, Kells, County Meath, Ireland; High Cross And Round Tower

Darwins Pigeons, Short-faced English Tumbler
Figure 23, Original drawing from the book Variation in Animals and Plants under Domestication by Charles Darwin, 1868. Library reference number DC BD 858 (Vol. 1) Date: 1868

Darwins Pigeons, English Pouter
Figure 18, Original line drawing from the book Variation in Animals and Plants under Domestication by Charles Darwin, 1868. Library reference number DC BD 858 (Vol.1) Date: 1868

Pigeons - A Portrait of Three Magies, German Toy Breed
Three Magpies standing together in an outdoor scenery, and a church pictured in the background. The illustrated magpies are of the German variety and a breed of German Toy pigeon

Pigeons - A Portrait of a Silver and Blue Runt, Fancy Breed
A portrait of a Silver and Blue Runt, which are breeds of fancy pigeon. The Runt is one of the oldest known pigeon breeds and was widely bred in Italy, from which its French name, Roman pigeon

Pigeons - Varieties of Swallows, German Toy Breed
A portrait of four varieties of Swallows. The yellow, black, red and blue Swallows are a breed of German Toy pigeons. The Swallows in the outdoor scenery are also illustrated in such a way to present

Pigeons - Frill-Backs and Scandaroons, Fancy Breed
A portait illustrating two Frill-Back and two Scandaroon pigeons. Both breeds are domesticated and a breed of fancy pigeon

Pigeons - Three Russian Trumpeters, Fancy Breed
Three Russian Trumpeters, Black-Mottled, Black and White, are seen here in their coop. The illustration presents the breeds unique feathering which radiates from around their heads

Pigeons - Scotch Fantails or Broad-Tailed Shakers
A portrait of a White, White Laced and Black-Saddle Back Scotch Fantail pigeons, also known as Broad-Tailed Shakers. The Fantail is a popular breed of fancy pigeon

Pigeons - Blue, White and Black Jacobins, Fancy Breed
A portrait of a Blue, White and Black Jacobin, a breed of fancy pigeon. The Jacobin developed over many years of selective breeding and originates from Asia

Pigeons - Red and Yellow Jacobins, Fancy Breed
A portrait of a Red and Yellow Jacobin, a breed of fancy pigeon. The Jacobin developed over many years of selective breeding and originated in Asia

Pigeons - Red, White and Yellow Dragoons, London Fancy Breed
A Red, White and Yellow Dragoon pictured together in their coop. The Dragoon belongs to the Fancy pigeon breed, these Dragoons are also in common with London

Short-Faced Blue and Black Beard Pigeons
A portrait a Short-Faced Blue and Black Bearded pigeon amongst other pigeons of its breed or variant in a pigeon coop rooftop scene

Short-Faced Bald-Headed Pigeons
A group portrait showing four Short-Faced Bald-Headed pigeons perched inside their coop. The illustration presents the unique characteristics and aesthetics of the Blue, Red

Short Faced Tumbler Pigeons
A portrait of four sub-varients of the Short Faced Tumbler pigeons seen in their coop with a nest. The four subvarients pictured are the Black, Red, and Yellow Mottled Short Faced Tumbler

Three Almond Tumbler Cock Pigeons
A group portrait of three male Almond Tumbler pigeons ages 1 1/2 years, 2 1/2 years, and 4 years old. The illustration shows the distinctive features of an Almond Tumbler cock depending on its age

Black-Pied Pouter Cock Pigeon
A portrait of two Black-Pied Pouter, (Pigmy Pouter) pigeons, with two white feathered Brunner Pouters featured in the background. The illustration shows their unsual features as a fancy breed

Yellow-Pied Pouter Cock Pigeon
A portrait of a Yellow-Pied Pouter Cock, (Pigmy Pouter), with a Red-Pied Pouter featured in the background inside their coop

Blue Pouter Cock Pigeon
A portrait of a Blue Pouter Cock standing on a loft rooftop with three other pouters featured in the background. The Pouter pigeon is characterised by a its very large, inflatable crop

Wood pigeon, Columba palumbus.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by George Graves from his own British Ornithology, Walworth, 1821

Winter flock of Wood Pigeons

Columba palumbus, woodpigeon
Plate 23 from William MacGillivrays Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841)

Saint Columba and the White Horse, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]

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"Saint Columba: A Legacy of Faith and Connection" In this captivating image, we see Saint Columba seated beside a cross fixed into a millstone, his tired figure finding solace in the presence of his faithful horse, and is said that on this fateful day before his passing, the wise animal sensed the saint's impending departure from this earthly realm. With a heavy heart, the horse laid its head upon Columba's breast and let out a mournful wail, as if bidding farewell to their cherished companion, no ordinary man; he was an Irish abbot and missionary Evangelist who dedicated his life to spreading Christianity. His influence reached far and wide, leaving an indelible mark on history. As we delve deeper into his story, we encounter various symbols associated with him - muffed flying tumblers and pigeons gracefully soaring through the sky. One cannot forget Iona Cathedral, where Columba established one of Scotland's most significant religious centers. Its grandeur stands as a testament to both his devotion and architectural prowess. Another tribute to this revered figure can be found in the form of statues erected in honor of St. Columba across different lands. The poster showcasing Scotland's Western Highlands and Islands takes us back in time to when RMS Columba sailed these picturesque waters. This Scottish ferryboat carried travelers along "The Royal Route, " offering breathtaking views reminiscent of ancient legends such as Fingal's Cave. Even beyond human connections lies another species linked by name - the Ryukyu pigeon or columba jouyi - reminding us that nature too pays homage to great individuals like St. Columba. As our journey continues, we come across diverse representations of wood pigeons (columbus palumbus) engaged in courtship preening displays or diligently collecting nesting materials for their future offspring – perhaps mirroring Saint Columba’s commitment not only towards spirituality but also nurturing life itself.