Common Prayer Collection (#6)

Cardinal Guido of Monfort opening the ark of the Saint, School of the Saint, detail of 2196216, 1512 (fresco)
2196444 Cardinal Guido of Monfort opening the ark of the Saint, School of the Saint, detail of 2196216, 1512 (fresco) by Montagna, Bartolomeo (c.1450-1525); Basilica of Saint Anthony, Padua

Detail of the Coronation of the Virgin (oil on panel)
XIR438813 Detail of the Coronation of the Virgin (oil on panel) by Martini, Francesco di Giorgio (1439-1502); Pinacoteca Nazionale, Siena, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Coronation of the Virgin; )

The Penitent St. Jerome (oil on panel)
XOU231291 The Penitent St. Jerome (oil on panel) by Giampietrino, Giovanni Pietro Rizzoli (fl.c.1495-1521); 49x37.7 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France

The Veiled Woman, 1901 (w / c on paper)
XLH223484 The Veiled Woman, 1901 (w/c on paper) by Guirand de Scevola, Lucien (1871-1950); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Mulhouse, France

Fol. 123r Opening of the Second Book of Maccabees, from the Borso d Este Bible. Vol 2 (vellum)
XOT361778 Fol.123r Opening of the Second Book of Maccabees, from the Borso d Este Bible. Vol 2 (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Estense, Modena, Emilia-Romagna

Crucifixion, 1518 (oil on oak)
XCF276499 Crucifixion, 1518 (oil on oak) by Italian School, (15th century); 94.6x67.3 cm; National Gallery, London, UK

The Annunciation, The Adoration of the Child by the Virgin Mary, St. Joseph, St. Anthony of Padua and St
MMT215648 The Annunciation, The Adoration of the Child by the Virgin Mary, St. Joseph, St. Anthony of Padua and St. Francis (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris

Fol. 97r Opening to the Book of the Prophet Micheas, from the Borso d Este Bible. Vol 2 (vellum)
XOT361771 Fol.97r Opening to the Book of the Prophet Micheas, from the Borso d Este Bible. Vol 2 (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Estense, Modena, Emilia-Romagna

Fol. 52v Opening to the Book of the Prophet Baruch, from the Borso d Este Bible. Vol 2 (vellum)
XOT361765 Fol.52v Opening to the Book of the Prophet Baruch, from the Borso d Este Bible. Vol 2 (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Estense, Modena, Emilia-Romagna

The Holy Family with donor in prayer and playing angels, c. 1460 (tempera on pine wood)
BFM286773 The Holy Family with donor in prayer and playing angels, c.1460 (tempera on pine wood) by Italian School, (15th century); 52.5x32 cm; Lindenau Museum, Altenburg

Claude of France, Eleanor of Austria and the three daughters of Francis I
EDI41944 Claude of France, Eleanor of Austria and the three daughters of Francis I, from the Hours of Catherine de Medici (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Man kneeling in prayer, seen from the back (metalpoint with gouache on paper)
CTS413051 Man kneeling in prayer, seen from the back (metalpoint with gouache on paper) by Italian School, (15th century); 23.5x18.2 cm; The Devonshire Collections

Fol. End of the Book of Moses, Beginning of the Book of Joshua, from the Borso d Este Bible. Vol 2 (vellum)
XOT361796 Fol. End of the Book of Moses, Beginning of the Book of Joshua, from the Borso d Este Bible. Vol 2 (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Estense, Modena, Emilia-Romagna

Fol. 25v Opening of the Book of Jeremiah, from the Borso d Este Bible. Vol 2 (vellum)
XOT361764 Fol.25v Opening of the Book of Jeremiah, from the Borso d Este Bible. Vol 2 (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Estense, Modena, Emilia-Romagna

Madonna and Child with John the Baptist, c. 1460 (tempera on poplar wood)
BFM286763 Madonna and Child with John the Baptist, c.1460 (tempera on poplar wood) by Italian School, (15th century); 65x39 cm; Lindenau Museum, Altenburg, Germany; (add.info.: Maria in Halbfigur)

Historiated initial Q depicting the Agony in the Garden (vellum)
MMT215664 Historiated initial Q depicting the Agony in the Garden (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris, France; (add.info.: Le Christ au jardin des Oliviers)

The four guards of the Arciconfraternita del SS. Salvatore kneeling before the face of Christ (vellum)
MMT215632 The four guards of the Arciconfraternita del SS. Salvatore kneeling before the face of Christ (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris

Historiated initial M depicting the Annunciation, c. 1475 (vellum)
MMT215649 Historiated initial M depicting the Annunciation, c.1475 (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris, France

Fol. 103v Book of the Prophet Haggai (a prophet who, in the 6th century BC)
XOT361774 Fol.103v Book of the Prophet Haggai (a prophet who, in the 6th century BC, aided the Jews in reconstructing the temple), from the Borso d Este Bible

The Virgin at Prayer, c. 1629-85 (oil on canvas)
7240835 The Virgin at Prayer, c.1629-85 (oil on canvas) by Sassoferrato, Il (Giovanni Battista Salvi) (1609-85) (after); 76.2x62.2 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

The Annunciation, c. 1748-79 (oil on canvas)
7240788 The Annunciation, c.1748-79 (oil on canvas) by Mengs, Anton Raphael (1728-79); 75x39.5 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: The Madonna on her knees, reading)

Matthew, Mark, Luke & John, c. 1935 (gouache on paper)
7231130 Matthew, Mark, Luke & John, c.1935 (gouache on paper) by Hunter, Edmund (1866-1937); Private Collection; Edmund & Alec Hunter Collection

The Crucified Christ with the Virgin Mary, Saints and Angels (The Mond Crucifixion), c. 1502-03 (oil on poplar)
5895042 The Crucified Christ with the Virgin Mary, Saints and Angels (The Mond Crucifixion), c.1502-03 (oil on poplar) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520)

Repentant Mary Magdalene (colour litho)
7150455 Repentant Mary Magdalene (colour litho) by Chantron, Alexandre-Jacques (1842-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Repentant Mary Magdalene)

Mary Magdalene (colour litho)
7150419 Mary Magdalene (colour litho) by Courtat, Louis (c.1850-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary Magdalene. Illustration for El Desnudo en el Arte (M Uson, 1906).); © Look and Learn

Muslim man performing evening prayers in the desert (chromolitho)
7157086 Muslim man performing evening prayers in the desert (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Muslim man performing evening prayers in the desert)

The parable of the rich man and Lazarus the beggar (colour litho)
7153784 The parable of the rich man and Lazarus the beggar (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The parable of the rich man and Lazarus the beggar)

Christian prayer card (chromolitho)
7153518 Christian prayer card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christian Prayer card)

Brahmans (engraving)
7181314 Brahmans (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brahmans. Illustration for The Worlds Inhabitants by G T Bettany (Ward Lock)

Solomons Prayer, II Chronicles, VI (colour litho)
7180979 Solomons Prayer, II Chronicles, VI (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Solomons Prayer, II Chronicles, VI)

Gayatri or Secret Prayer (engraving)
7182548 Gayatri or Secret Prayer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gayatri or Secret Prayer)

Clog Almanacks (engraving)
7182275 Clog Almanacks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clog Almanacks. Illustration for The Calendar of the Prayer-Book Illustrated (James Parker)

S Prisca;s Fabian;s Agnes;s Paul (engraving)
7182272s Prisca;s Fabian;s Agnes;s Paul (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.:s Prisca;s Fabian;s Agnes;s Paul)

S Nicholas;s Lucy (engraving)
7182247s Nicholas;s Lucy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.:s Nicholas;s Lucy. Illustration for The Calendar of the Prayer-Book Illustrated (James Parker)

Joshua and the Israelites defeating the Amalekites while Moses prays on a mountaintop (engraving)
7172316 Joshua and the Israelites defeating the Amalekites while Moses prays on a mountaintop (engraving) by European School

Stained glass from French cathedrals, 13th-15th Century (chromolitho)
7173178 Stained glass from French cathedrals, 13th-15th Century (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stained glass from French cathedrals)

Buddha figure in the sancturay of one of the Ajanta Caves, India (rotogravure)
7185034 Buddha figure in the sancturay of one of the Ajanta Caves, India (rotogravure) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Faith and Prayer (colour litho)
7184011 Faith and Prayer (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Faith and Prayer. Illustration for The Prize, 1885.); © Look and Learn

A Hermit, 1585-86 (watercolour and ink)
FIA5332735 A Hermit, 1585-86 (watercolour and ink) by Vos, Maarten de (1532-1603); 16, 2 x 20, 8 cm; Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; (add.info.: By Maaerten de Vos (Martin de Vos)

Flemish tapestry. Passion of Jesus (Pasion de Cristo o Pasion del Senor Pentecostes)
7209472 Flemish tapestry. Passion of Jesus (Pasion de Cristo o Pasion del Senor Pentecostes). National Heritage (Patrimonio Nacional) inv 10005817

The Chapel of St John the Baptist, San Roque, Lisbon, 1837 (pencil and w / c)
6448771 The Chapel of St John the Baptist, San Roque, Lisbon, 1837 (pencil and w/c) by Holland, James (1799-1870); 39.4x28.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Holland, James (1799-1870))

Christs agony in the garden of Gethsemene (colour litho)
7153787 Christs agony in the garden of Gethsemene (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christs agony in the garden of Gethsemene)

St Peters Italian Church, Hatton Garden, London (colour litho)
7150247 St Peters Italian Church, Hatton Garden, London (colour litho) by Payne, Arthur Charles (1856-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Peters Italian Church, Hatton Garden, London)

"Little hands, little hands, / Softly, meekly clasped in prayer"(engraving)
7184065 " Little hands, little hands, / Softly, meekly clasped in prayer" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Little hands, little hands)

S Dunstan;s Augustine (engraving)
7182264s Dunstan;s Augustine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.:s Dunstan;s Augustine)

S Denis;s Faith;s Etheldreda;s Remigius (engraving)
7182253s Denis;s Faith;s Etheldreda;s Remigius (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.:s Denis;s Faith;s Etheldreda;s Remigius)

S Thomas (engraving)
7182246s Thomas (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.:s Thomas. Illustration for The Calendar of the Prayer-Book Illustrated (James Parker)

Thanksgiving (engraving)
7191006 Thanksgiving (engraving) by Ashton, Julian Rossi (1851-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thanksgiving. Illustration for The Quiver (1876).); © Look and Learn

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"Common Prayer: A Journey Through Time and Faith" Step into the past with Common Prayer, a captivating collection of historical images that depict the power of devotion and spirituality. From HMs Printers 1662 black and white photo to Edward the Confessor in church engraving, these visuals transport us to an era where prayer was at the heart of daily life. Marvel at the engravings showcasing Virgins, Angels, Archangels, Virtues, Powers, and Dominations – celestial beings that inspired believers throughout centuries. Each stroke on paper tells a story of unwavering faith and divine intervention. The Martyrdom of Laurence Saunders at Coventry takes us back to a time when religious persecution tested one's commitment to their beliefs. This oil-on-canvas masterpiece reminds us of the sacrifices made for spiritual freedom. In contrast, Isabella of Portugal and St. Elizabeth's portrait exudes serenity as they engage in prayerful contemplation. The soft hues on canvas capture their devotion beautifully; it is as if we can almost hear their whispered prayers. Lamentation echoes through two separate oil-on-panel artworks - each depicting sorrow but also offering solace through communal supplication. These poignant scenes remind us that even in our darkest moments, prayer can provide solace and hope. Woman at Prayers captures an intimate moment between an individual and her Creator. With eyes closed in deep concentration, she seeks guidance from above – a timeless image that resonates across cultures and generations. The Diptych of a Franciscan Friar's right panel invites us into the world of monastic dedication. Through this oil-on-panel artwork emerges a sense of tranquility found within structured routines centered around prayerful devotion. Madonna with three donors transports us to Renaissance times when art flourished alongside piety. In this vibrant piece painted on panel surfaces emerge three individuals humbly presenting themselves before Mary – seeking her intercession and blessings.