Communion Collection (#5)

Roman Catholic Chapel, Moorfields, from London Interiors with their Costumes
931654 Roman Catholic Chapel, Moorfields, from London Interiors with their Costumes and Ceremonies pub. Joseph Mead, London, c.1843 (steel engraving) by Shepherd

Celebration of the Eucharist by the Hussites in a field near Prague
619638 Celebration of the Eucharist by the Hussites in a field near Prague, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

The Mass of St. Basil, 1743-7 (oil on canvas)
BOO73455 The Mass of St. Basil, 1743-7 (oil on canvas) by Subleyras, Pierre (1699-1749); 133.5x80 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

The Consecrated Bread, 1885
PWI83622 The Consecrated Bread, 1885 by Dagnan-Bouveret, Pascal Adolphe Jean (1852-1929); 120x84 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

Monumental brass rubbing, unknown priest, Bremen Cathedral, northern Germany. late 15th century

Brass rubbing, Adrian, grandson of Bartholomew Roeland
Monumental brass rubbing, Adrian, grandson of Bartholomew Roeland, Breda, Holland. 1550

Chalice and paten (gold)
XIR182971 Chalice and paten (gold) by French School, (16th century); Church of St. Quiriace, Provins, France; (add.info.: plate for holding the bread during the Eucharist; ); French, out of copyright

The Last Supper, 1664 (oil on canvas)
3545957 The Last Supper, 1664 (oil on canvas) by Eeckhout, Gerbrandt van den (1621-74); 100x142 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

Chalice, c. 1230-50 (silver, gilded silver, niello and jewels)
3493062 Chalice, c.1230-50 (silver, gilded silver, niello and jewels) by German School, (13th century); 20.3x17.5 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

A Victorian die cut pop up religious card of a girl taking her first communion, c
3604816 A Victorian die cut pop up religious card of a girl taking her first communion, c. 1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

The Last Communion of Saint Jerome, c. 1490 (tempera and gold on wood)
3614032 The Last Communion of Saint Jerome, c.1490 (tempera and gold on wood) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Girl taking communion (colour photo)
3095966 Girl taking communion (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl taking communion. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Monumental Brass Rubbing, unknown priest, Germany
Monumental Brass Rubbing, unknown priest, Cologne, Germany. circa 1350

French card, souvenir of first communion. circa 1890s

Communion dress 1862
Young girl in her white Communion dress. Date: 1862

The Baptism of the Czars Daughter, the Administration of the Sacrament to the Infant (engraving)
1056793 The Baptism of the Czars Daughter, the Administration of the Sacrament to the Infant (engraving) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Eucharist Vanquishes the Heathen Sacrifices, Brussels
494361 The Eucharist Vanquishes the Heathen Sacrifices, Brussels, second half of the 17th century (wool & silk) by Rubens

Catholic confirmation. (engraving, 1821)
5975530 Catholic confirmation. (engraving, 1821) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Religion. Catholic religion. Confirmation in the Catholic Church)

The Last Supper, after Leonardo da Vinci, 1634-35 (red chalk)
3615950 The Last Supper, after Leonardo da Vinci, 1634-35 (red chalk) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 36.2x47.5 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

A communicant burned alive (colour litho)
2807797 A communicant burned alive (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A communicant burned alive)

Boy and girl at their first communion (b / w photo)
2800766 Boy and girl at their first communion (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy and girl at their first communion)

The Antioch Chalice, 500-550 A. D. (gilded silver)
3493065 The Antioch Chalice, 500-550 A.D. (gilded silver) by Byzantine; 19.6 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The Ordination of Luther to the Priesthood, illustration from
619645 The Ordination of Luther to the Priesthood, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

The Last Supper (oil on panel)
BRN196649 The Last Supper (oil on panel) by German School, (15th century); The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; eBarnes Foundation; German, out of copyright

The Last Supper, 1653 (engraving)
477749 The Last Supper, 1653 (engraving) by Faithorne, William (1616-91); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Paten, c. 1450-1500 (gilt silver & filigree enamel)
500137 Paten, c.1450-1500 (gilt silver & filigree enamel) by Hungarian School, (15th century); d:19.55 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: See also 500136; ); Purchase from the J. H

Celebration of mass during the French Revolution, illustration from Hutchinson
IL370613 Celebration of mass during the French Revolution, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c.1915 (litho) by Muller

Triptych of the Redemption, detail of the arches and porch that overcome the central
AIS5362403 Triptych of the Redemption, detail of the arches and porch that overcome the central panel, describing the sacrament of confirmation, 1460 (oil on wood) by Stockt

Couple on Sunday to celebrate their sons first communion
LSE4429808 Couple on Sunday to celebrate their sons first communion, near Bourmont in Haute-Marne (Haute Marne), around 1880. Ducos Collection

The communion and the profession of faith, stages of Christian religious education
LRI4629555 The communion and the profession of faith, stages of Christian religious education. (print) by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pious image)

Saint Charles Borromeo San Carlo Borromeo communized the dying pestiferous people during
GIA4738732 Saint Charles Borromeo San Carlo Borromeo communized the dying pestiferous people during the plague from 1575 to 1577 in the lazaret of Milan

Consecration to the Virgin, 1599 (oil on canvas)
JEB4872455 Consecration to the Virgin, 1599 (oil on canvas) by Fontana, Lavinia (1552-1614); 276x184 cm; Palais de Longchamp, Marseille, France; eJean Bernard; Italian, out of copyright

History of canonical law: "scene of communion (left
LRI4666799 History of canonical law: " scene of communion (left) and excommunication (right)" Miniature taken from " Decretales" by Giovanni d Andrea (1270/75-1348)

The virgin has the host. Symbols of communion: Object of the Eucharist
JLJ4690681 The virgin has the host. Symbols of communion: Object of the Eucharist (the host as the body of Christ and the wine of Chalice as his blood)

The Search after Truth, c. 1490 (tapestry)
BAL13100 The Search after Truth, c.1490 (tapestry) by German School, (15th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; German, out of copyright

the Communion of the Saints (fresco)
BAT5467857 the Communion of the Saints (fresco) by Angelico, Fra (Guido di Pietro/Giovanni da Fiesole) (c.1387-1455); Museo di San Marco, Florence

Holy Eucharist, c. 1638-40
BEL24743 Holy Eucharist, c.1638-40 by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); 95.2x120.6 cm; Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, UK; French, out of copyright

Lords Supper in a Collegiant church in Rijnsburg, Netherlands (engraving)
5226730 Lords Supper in a Collegiant church in Rijnsburg, Netherlands (engraving) by Tanje, Pierre (1706-61); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lords Supper in a Collegiant church in Rijnsburg)

Lords Supper in a Anabaptist church (engraving)
5226726 Lords Supper in a Anabaptist church (engraving) by Schley, Jakob van der (1715-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lords Supper in a Anabaptist church)

First Communion Day, 1888 (oil on paper)
6359595 First Communion Day, 1888 (oil on paper) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 63x36 cm; Musee des Augustins, Toulouse, France; Luisa Ricciarini; French, out of copyright

Leaf from a Book of Hours: The Mass of St Gregory, c. 1485-94 (parchment)
5938184 Leaf from a Book of Hours: The Mass of St Gregory, c.1485-94 (parchment) by Bourdichon, Jean (1457-1521); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; (add.info.: Illuminated Manuscript)

The Redeemer of the Eucherist
3564948 The Redeemer of the Eucherist by Murano, Quirinzio da (15th century); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice, Italy; (add.info.: Artist: Quirinzio da Murano Date of Artwork: XV sec)

The Last Supper, c. 1495-1500 (distemper on linen)
3588524 The Last Supper, c.1495-1500 (distemper on linen) by Berruguete, Pedro (c.1450-1504) (follower of); 189.6x330.6 cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA

Taborites taking Communion in the open air, 15th Century (engraving)
3647331 Taborites taking Communion in the open air, 15th Century (engraving) by Camphausen, Wilhelm (1818-85); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taborites taking Communion in the open air)

Knights in the Hall of the Grail (chromolitho)
735158 Knights in the Hall of the Grail (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Knights in the Hall of the Grail)

Window Ew depicting the Seven Sacraments: the Eucharist (stained glass)
720035 Window Ew depicting the Seven Sacraments: the Eucharist (stained glass) by English School, (15th century); Church of St. Michael, Doddiscombsleigh, Devon, UK; English, out of copyright

The Mass of Bolsena, from the Stanza dell Eliodor, 1511-14 (fresco) (detail of 30259)
PHD358888 The Mass of Bolsena, from the Stanza dell Eliodor, 1511-14 (fresco) (detail of 30259) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Vatican Museums and Galleries

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"Communion: A Sacred Bond Connecting Humanity and Divinity" The concept has been deeply ingrained in religious practices throughout history, symbolizing the profound connection between humanity and divinity. From the Last Supper of Jesus and the Apostles to modern-day rituals, this sacred act holds immense significance. One iconic depiction is found in Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece, "The Last Supper, " where Jesus shared a final meal with his disciples before his crucifixion. This poignant moment captures the essence as a communal gathering that transcends time. Another powerful representation can be seen in Caravaggio's painting, "Jesus at Emmaus. " Here, two disciples recognize Christ while breaking bread together—a reminder that true they are occur even in ordinary moments. In Anglican traditions, such as the Eucharist in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit at St. James Church, believers partake in sacramental bread and wine to commemorate Christ's sacrifice. Similarly, Catholic masses worldwide unite worshippers through this sacred ritual; one notable example being Annecy's mass held amidst picturesque landscapes. Artistic expressions also depict communion beyond Christian beliefs. In Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres' painting "The Virgin with the Host, " Mary is shown holding a consecrated host—an emblematic portrayal of her spiritual union with God. Furthermore, Peter Paul Rubens' work titled "The Communion of Saint Theresa of Avila" portrays an intimate moment between Saint Theresa and an angel offering her divine sustenance—a testament to mystical experiences within religious practices. Beyond paintings and sculptures lies real-life manifestations like Anglican Communion gatherings at St Paul's Cathedral or Protestant Communion ceremonies held across Paris—unifying communities through shared faith. Objects associated with communion hold their own symbolism too; for instance, a chalice from Pontigny represents both physical nourishment during worship services and historical heritage passed down generations after generations.