Communion Collection (#8)

The Holy Communion and the Last Supper. Artist: Angelico, Fra Giovanni, da Fiesole (ca. 1400-1455)
The Holy Communion and the Last Supper. Found in the collection of San Marco, Florence

The Communion of the Virgin, Between 1586 and 1589. Artist: Barroso, Miguel (1538-1590)
The Communion of the Virgin, Between 1586 and 1589. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Communion of Saint Theresa, 1670. Artist: Cabezalero, Juan Martin (1634-1673)
The Communion of Saint Theresa, 1670. Found in the collection of the Museo Lazaro Galdiano, Madrid

Eucharist in Fruit Wreath. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Chalices and patens, 1953. The pieces (17th century) are part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. From The Crown Jewels, by Martin Holmes FSA

Last Communion of Saint Jerome, 1614 (1870). Artist: Franz Kellerhoven
Last Communion of Saint Jerome, 1614 (1870). Found in the collection of the Vatican Museum, Rome. A print from Les Chef D oeuvre de la Peinture Italienne by Paul Mantz, Paris, 1870

The Communion of the Patients, 1925. Artist: Jean Louis Forain
The Communion of the Patients, 1925. An etching from Modern Masters of Etching, by JL Forain, (The Studio, London, 1925)

Legend of the Jew of Rue des Billettes, Paris, piercing holy wafer with his knife, 14th century, (18)
Legend of the Jew of the Rue des Billettes, Paris, 14th century, (1870). A Jew allegedly pierced the holy wafer with his knife. Accusations of host desecration gradually ceased after the Reformation

Chromolithograph Devotional Card - Saint Anne
Chromolithograph Devotional Card depicting Saint Anne (1st Century BC) - the mother of the Virgin Mary. Souvenir card for a first communion in 1911. 1911

Dining Chalice
Antique illustration of Dining Chalice in the monastery Wilten near Innsbruck

Mauritania, Tichitt, library Abdel Moumen main entrance

Jesus at the Last Supper
Jesus breaking bread at the Last Supper with the Apostles. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Communion table-cover
Exhibited at the Great Exhibition: a communion table-cover by Pegler of Leeds, a rich specimen of damask tablecloth, the design comprising a representation of the Last Supper

Group portraits 36 people Communion Bad Salzschlirf
Group portraits with 36 people, Communion, Bad Salzschlirf, 1909, Hesse, Salzschlirf, Onkel Robert mit seinen Kommunionskindern

Initial O Woman Receiving Communion Workshop
Initial O: A Woman Receiving Communion; Workshop of Gerard Horenbout (Flemish, 1465 - 1541); Ghent (illuminated; probably)

A Table With A Cross And Communion Emblems And Stained Glass Windows Inside A Church; Dore, Sheffield, England

Last Supper

Communion Symbols

Disciples Around As Jesus Blesses Bread

Close Up Of Stain Glass Window With Jesus Christ At A Table With Chalice And Holding Bread; Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Lady in communion dress on a lacy greetings card
Lady in communion dress in a church on a lacy greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

Communion Outfits 1960S
Children, accompanied by a nun, in their First Communion outfits. Date: 1960s

MARTIN LUTHER & JAN HUS giving communion: woodcut by Lucas Cranach (1472-1553)

MONSTRANCE. A monstrance, a vessel used in the Catholic Church to display the Eucharist Host

CHALICE AND CROSS. Christian symbol of the Last Supper and the Passion of Christ

Mass in the night in Lourdes, France

Seven Sacraments: Ordination, ca 1637-1640. Artist: Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665)
Seven Sacraments: Ordination, ca 1637-1640. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Seven Sacraments: Marriage, ca 1637-1640. Artist: Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665)
Seven Sacraments: Marriage, ca 1637-1640. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Seven Sacraments: Eucharist, ca 1637-1640. Artist: Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665)
Seven Sacraments: Eucharist, ca 1637-1640. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Seven Sacraments: Extreme Unction, ca 1637-1640. Artist: Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665)
Seven Sacraments: Extreme Unction, ca 1637-1640. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Seven Sacraments: Confirmation, ca 1637-1640. Artist: Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665)
Seven Sacraments: Confirmation, ca 1637-1640. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Communicant, 1875. Artist: Jules Bastien-Lepage
The Communicant, 1875. Found in the collection of the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Tournai

First communicant, 1894. Artist: Oswaldo Tofani
First communicant, 1894. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 16th April 1894

The Last Communion of St Jerome, c1495. Artist: Sandro Botticelli
The Last Communion of St Jerome, c1495. From the collection of the The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

St Mary, Queen of Heaven and the Earth, 19th century. The Virgin Mary as Queen of Heaven and holding the Christ Child (top)

Saint Barbara, c1495-c1519. Artist: Circle of Jan Polak
Saint Barbara, c1495-c1519. A Christian martyr who died c235, Saint Barbara was shut up in a tower to protect her from suitors

Certificate of communion, 19th century

New Zealand troops taking Holy Communion, World War I
New Zealand troops taking Holy Communion administered by an Army chaplain in the open air. World War

Chromolithograph Devotional Card - Saint Stanislaus Kostka
Chromolithograph Devotional Card - Stanislaus Kostka - (15501568) a Polish novice of the Society of Jesus - receiving a miraculous Eucharist from an Angel

Chromolithograph Devotional Card - Jesus seated - Souvenir card for the 1st Communion of Raoul Pannier at the Church of St Eloi (Eligius, also Eloy or Loye), Dunkirk, France on 25th May 1905 1905

Chromolithograph Devotional Card - Saint Gerald Majella
Chromolithograph Devotional Card depicting Saint Gerard Majella (1726-1755) - an Italian lay brother of the Congregation of the Redeemer, better known as the Redemptorists

Chromolithograph Devotional Card - Portrait of Jesus and communion chalice/cup - beautiful art nouveau border. Souvenir card for the first communion of Robert Thoores at the Church of St Eloi

Chromolithograph Devotional Card - Mary with Communion Cup. Souvenir card for the first communion of Eva Gilbert on 2nd May 1907 at The Church of Saint Eloi (Eligius, also Eloy or Loye), Dunkirk

Chromolithograph Devotional Card - First Communion
Chromolithograph Devotional Card - The first Communion of Ernest Neuts on 13th May 1909 at The Church of Saint Eloi (Eligius, also Eloy or Loye), Dunkirk, France. 1909

Souvenir card from a First Communion - Virgin Mary
Souvenir card from the First Communion of Marguerite Tettart at the Church of St. John the Baptist at Dunkirk, France on 24th April, 1913

Silver chalice. Gothic. 14th century. From Church of Sant Lluc. Ulldecona. Catalonia. Spain

Communion services, trowels and mallets, Plate 169. Date: circa 1880s

Andrea del Castagno (c. 14211457). Italian painter. The Las
Andrea del Castagno (or Andrea di Bartolo di Bargilla) (c. 14211457). Italian painter from Florence. The Last Supper. Fresco. Church of Sant Apollonia. Florence. Italy

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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.