Communion Collection (#6)

Westminster Abbey Gold Altar Pieces (gold)
XCF307359 Westminster Abbey Gold Altar Pieces (gold) by English School; Westminster Abbey, London, UK; English, out of copyright

The Institution of the Eucharist, c. 1603 (ink with wash
FIT283235 The Institution of the Eucharist, c.1603 (ink with wash, black chalk & grisaille oil on paper) by Barocci or Baroccio, Federico Fiori (c.1535-1612); 51.5x35.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Boy attending first communion (b / w photo)
1095004 Boy attending first communion (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy attending first communion)

The Eucharist (oil on panel)
RAF132066 The Eucharist (oil on panel) by Kessel, Jan van, the Elder (1626-79); Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Flemish, out of copyright

Jesus giving Communion to St John (colour litho)
5226685 Jesus giving Communion to St John (colour litho) by Fugel, Gebhard (1863-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus giving Communion to St John)

Vision of Saint Pascual Bailon, detail of the Angel carrier of the Eucharist
AIS5363094 Vision of Saint Pascual BailAon, detail of the Angel carrier of the Eucharist, 1767-69 (oil on canvas) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Prado, Madrid

Scene of communion in the 19th century
LSE4085001 Scene of communion in the 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene of communion in the 19th century); Photo eLeonard de Selva; out of copyright

The Last Supper (mixed media on canvas)
3956451 The Last Supper (mixed media on canvas) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (attr. to); 144x155 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel

The communion. Life of Christ, Armadio degli Argenti. (Tempera on wood, 1451-1453)
LRI4613144 The communion. Life of Christ, Armadio degli Argenti. (Tempera on wood, 1451-1453) by Angelico, Fra (Guido di Pietro/Giovanni da Fiesole) (c.1387-1455); Museo di San Marco, Florence

The Day of First Communion Painting on cardboard by Henri de Toulouse Lautrec (1864-1901
JLJ4593702 The Day of First Communion Painting on cardboard by Henri de Toulouse Lautrec (1864-1901) 1888 Sun. 0, 37x0, 65 m Toulouse, Musee des Beaux Arts by Toulouse-Lautrec

The Diary of Margarita or the two years of preparation for the first communion by Miss V
XEE4118066 The Diary of Margarita or the two years of preparation for the first communion by Miss V. Monniot. by French School

Madeleines communion. Fresco by Bernardino de Scapis called Bernardino Luini
GIA4733870 Madeleines communion. Fresco by Bernardino de Scapis called Bernardino Luini. 15th century. Sovrintenza of the city of Milan by Luini, Bernardino (c.1480-1532); Sovrintenza, Milan

Giovanbattista Tiepolo: The communion of Saint Lucia. Museo del Castello. Milan
GIA4733852 Giovanbattista Tiepolo: The communion of Saint Lucia. Museo del Castello. Milan by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Museo del Castello Sforzesco, Milan

First communion of Imperial Prince Napoleon Eugene Louis Jean Joseph Bonaparte (1856-1879
XEE4182448 First communion of Imperial Prince Napoleon Eugene Louis Jean Joseph Bonaparte (1856-1879), son of Napoleon III, in the chapel of the tuileries in Paris

anointing the king of France, in the presence of eveques and his barons
JLJ4663705 anointing the king of France, in the presence of eveques and his barons. Miniature in " Rational des divins offices" (folio 44v), 1374 by Guillaume Durand

The Virgin Receives Communion of St John the Baptist Painting by Alonso Cano (1601-1667
LRI4699135 The Virgin Receives Communion of St John the Baptist Painting by Alonso Cano (1601-1667) 17th century Genes, Musei di Strada Nuova (ex Palazzo Bianco) by Cano

The Last Supper, c. 1525-28 (wool, silk, silver-gilt thread)
3615952 The Last Supper, c.1525-28 (wool, silk, silver-gilt thread) by Orley, Bernard van (c.1488-1541) (workshop of); 335x350 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

First communion card (b / w photo)
671896 First communion card (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: First communion card.); © Look and Learn

Dr Haller dispensing the Lords Supper in Bern Cathedral
621395 Dr Haller dispensing the Lords Supper in Bern Cathedral, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Chalice, c. 1450-1500 (gilt silver and filigree enamel)
500136 Chalice, c.1450-1500 (gilt silver and filigree enamel) by Hungarian School, (15th century); h:24.6 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: See also 500137; ); John L

Folio from a miniature Book of Hours, use of Rome, Bruges
492866 Folio from a miniature Book of Hours, use of Rome, Bruges, 1530-35 (tempera on vellum) (see also 492863-81) by Bening

MS McClean folio 201. 4 r St. Mary Magdalene, in the wilderness around Aix
475792 MS McClean folio 201.4 r St. Mary Magdalene, in the wilderness around Aix, being carried by angels to St. Maximin, who administers her last communion, c.1330 (vellum) by Italian School

In memory of first communion (chromolitho)
724663 In memory of first communion (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In memory of first communion)

The Mass of Bolsena, from the Stanza dell Eliodor, 1511-14 (fresco)
PHD30259 The Mass of Bolsena, from the Stanza dell Eliodor, 1511-14 (fresco) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Vatican Museums and Galleries

Altar Consecration by the Bishop with the Assistance of Canons
CZA229107 Altar Consecration by the Bishop with the Assistance of Canons and Secular Founders from the Pontifical of Bishop Erasmus Ciolek, c.1510 (tempera & gold on parchment) by Polish School

Paten of Bishop Paternus, 498 (gold and silver)
BOO226971 Paten of Bishop Paternus, 498 (gold and silver) by Byzantine, (5th century); diameter: 61 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

The Miracle of the Holy Sacrament, from the predella of the Altar of the Holy Eucharist
BWM150380 The Miracle of the Holy Sacrament, from the predella of the Altar of the Holy Eucharist, 1423 (tempera on panel) by Sassetta (Stefano di Giovanni di Consolo) (c.1392-1450)

Ms Gen 288 f. 38v The Holy Sacrament and two angels, c. 1460 (vellum)
GUL176505 Ms Gen 288 f.38v The Holy Sacrament and two angels, c.1460 (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Glasgow University Library, Scotland; eUniversity of Glasgow Library; French

The Last Supper, c. 1527 (oil on wood)
3740425 The Last Supper, c.1527 (oil on wood) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543); 115.5 x 97.5 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel

Window depicting the Miraculous Host: the Host is Stolen during Communion (stained glass)
1278467 Window depicting the Miraculous Host: the Host is Stolen during Communion (stained glass) by French School, (16th century); Eglise St Pierre, Les-Riceys, France; (add.info.: Les-Riceys)

First communicant, in white costume and gloves, with medals, rosary
LSE4429800 First communicant, in white costume and gloves, with medals, rosary, white lace cuff and wearing a very long candle, near Bourmont in Haute-Marne (Haute Marne), circa 1880. Photography

The Pope giving communion to Tsar Alexander III. "The Illustrated World"
XEE4117629 The Pope giving communion to Tsar Alexander III. " The Illustrated World". 10/11/1894. by Unknown Artist

Devouement of Monsignor de Belsunce during the plague of 1720 in Marseille
JLJ4600388 Devouement of Monsignor de Belsunce during the plague of 1720 in Marseille. Painting by Nicolas Monsiau (1754-1837), 1818. Oil on canvas. Dim: 1, 30 X 1, 62m

Portrait of Leopoldine Hugo (1824-1843) in the book of Heures on 28 / 08 / 1835 Portrait of
JLJ4645923 Portrait of Leopoldine Hugo (1824-1843) in the book of Heures on 28/08/1835 Portrait of Victor Hugos daughter on the day of his first communion

Lord, do me as you please. Ceremony of communion. Early 20th century (Chromolithography)
LRI4629473 Lord, do me as you please. Ceremony of communion.Early 20th century (Chromolithography) by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pious image: " Lord)

The Last Supper. Painting by Philippe de Champaigne (1602-1674)
JLJ4654292 The Last Supper. Painting by Philippe de Champaigne (1602-1674). by Champaigne, Philippe de (1602-74); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: The Last Supper)

First communion scene, engraving, 1854
GIA4741596 First communion scene, engraving, 1854. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: First communion scene, engraving, 1854.); eGiancarlo Costa; out of copyright

Lord William Russell receiving Communion, engraved by C. H. Jeens (engraving)
2563414 Lord William Russell receiving Communion, engraved by C.H. Jeens (engraving) by Johnston, A.; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: William Russell)

Lords Supper in a Anabaptist church (engraving)
5226725 Lords Supper in a Anabaptist church (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lords Supper in a Anabaptist church)

Communion (colour litho)
3095600 Communion (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Communion. Illustration for Grand Album d Images en Couleurs for l Explication du Catechisme by Abbe)

Ms Lat. Q. v. I. 126 f. 112 The Eucharist, from the Book of Hours of Louis d
XJL197060 Ms Lat. Q.v.I.126 f.112 The Eucharist, from the Book of Hours of Louis d Orleans, 1469 (vellum) by Colombe, Jean (c.1430-c.93); total:225x155 cm; National Library, St

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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.