Congregation Collection (#6)

Mass baptisms (colour litho)
2777869 Mass baptisms (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mass baptisms... In Glasgow, England, more than a hundred people, of both sexes)

Burned Alive on the Pulpit (Colour Litho)
2778418 Burned Alive on the Pulpit (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burned alive on the pulpit)

Comic postcard, Bridegroom and little boy in church Date: 20th century

Orthodox Christian worship in Russia (colour litho)
3099196 Orthodox Christian worship in Russia (colour litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Orthodox Christian worship in Russia. En Russie)

Le Panache (colour litho)
3098456 Le Panache (colour litho) by Delort, Charles Edouard (1841-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Panache. Illustration for a story in Le Figaro Illustre, 1890.); © Look and Learn

Comic postcard, bald-headed man in church Date: 20th century

Rev. W. Carlile found of the Church Army, lantern slide
William Carlile, founder of the Church Army, shown giving a lantern slide lecture

John Knox administering the first Protestant Communion, pub. 1849 (engraving)
2646301 John Knox administering the first Protestant Communion, pub. 1849 (engraving) by Bonner, William (fl.1849); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Knox (c)

Free Church of Scotland (engraving)
1607179 Free Church of Scotland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Free Church of Scotland. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 20 May 1848)

Lee Church
View of the medaeval church which has long since been demolished. This was replaced in 1814, then in the 1830s demolished to make way for the present St Margarets Church

Consecration of the Bishop Patteson Memorial Church (St Barnabas), Norfolk Island (engraving)
1590286 Consecration of the Bishop Patteson Memorial Church (St Barnabas), Norfolk Island (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Farther, and more Terrible Warnings from God, illustration from
489712 Farther, and more Terrible Warnings from God, illustration from Chap-books of the Eighteenth Century by John Ashton, pub

The Sleeping Congregation, 1728 (oil on canvas)
487783 The Sleeping Congregation, 1728 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 55.3x46.4 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Anabaptists of Philadelphia witness a full immersion baptism in a river (colour litho)
PNP268151 Anabaptists of Philadelphia witness a full immersion baptism in a river (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Thanksgiving Service for the Recovery of the Prince of Wales, Held in St
STC361095 The Thanksgiving Service for the Recovery of the Prince of Wales, Held in St. Pauls Cathedral, February 27th, 1872, from The Illustrated London News, 1901 (litho) by Amato, G.S

Ceremony of the washing of feet, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem (b / w photo)
STC255154 Ceremony of the washing of feet, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem (b/w photo) by Jeannin, Georges (1841-1925); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Ms 570 f. 81v Historiated initial C depicting the Eucharist, from Missal D
SCP100096 Ms 570 f.81v Historiated initial C depicting the Eucharist, from Missal D, by a Tuscan illuminator, from San Marco e Cenacoli (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Museo di San Marco

Girls in Church (pen, ink and watercolour on paper)
AGN130312 Girls in Church (pen, ink and watercolour on paper) by John, Gwen (1876-1939); 12.1x9.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; Welsh, out of copyright

Audience Chapel at the Vatican (colour engraving)
STC130083 Audience Chapel at the Vatican (colour engraving) by Italian School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raphael hangings on the wall; ); The Stapleton Collection; Italian

Cartoon entitled Les Grands Moyens, from L Assiette au Beurre
CHT167819 Cartoon entitled Les Grands Moyens, from L Assiette au Beurre, 1906 (colour litho) by Delannoy, Aristide (1874-1911); Bibliotheque Historique de la Ville de Paris, Paris

Litany in a church, c. 1655 (etching)
145451 Litany in a church, c.1655 (etching) by Hollar, Wenceslaus (1607-77); Private Collection; (add.info.: frontispiece to Anthony Sparrows A Rationale upon the Book of Common Prayer of the Church)

Jesus Heals a Man Possessed by a Demon in the Synagogue
CHT252567 Jesus Heals a Man Possessed by a Demon in the Synagogue, illustration for La Vie de notre Seigneur Jesus-Christ, published in Tours 1896 (colour litho) by Tissot

Shaker meeting in New Lebanon, New York, 1873 (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT202622 Shaker meeting in New Lebanon, New York, 1873 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Spanish School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; Spanish

Camp Meeting of the Methodists in North America, engraved by M
NYH187333 Camp Meeting of the Methodists in North America, engraved by M. Dubourg, 1819 (colour litho) by Milbert, Jacques (1766-1840) (after); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

The Coronation of William IV (1765-1837) and Adelaide (1792-1849
GHL174430 The Coronation of William IV (1765-1837) and Adelaide (1792-1849) in Westminster Abbey in 1830, 1831 (aquatint) by Read, W

The End of Mass in Einsiedeln (oil on canvas)
XNT223292 The End of Mass in Einsiedeln (oil on canvas) by Dawant, Albert Pierre (1852-1923); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nantes, France; French, out of copyright

Fol. 33r St. Peter and St. John Exhorting the Faithful, from Heures a l
XIR222276 Fol.33r St. Peter and St. John Exhorting the Faithful, from Heures a l Usage de Rome (vellum) by French School, (16th century); Musee National de la Renaissance, Ecouen

The Coronation of King James II (1633-1701) and his second wife Mary of Modena (1658-1718
STC221824 The Coronation of King James II (1633-1701) and his second wife Mary of Modena (1658-1718) 1685 (engraving) by English School

The Anthem, c. 1910 (oil on canvas)
IPS73144 The Anthem, c.1910 (oil on canvas) by Fletcher, William Teulon Blandford (1858-1936); 92.5x220.2 cm; Ipswich Borough Council Museums and Galleries, Suffolk

Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria (1819-1901) receiving the Sacrament at her
MAI45027 Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria (1819-1901) receiving the Sacrament at her Coronation, 28th June 1838 (colour litho) by Baxter, George (1804-67); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery

Sunday School Class
GG20465 Sunday School Class by Mayer, Isaac (Max Michael) (1823-91); Private Collection; Photo eGavin Graham Gallery, London, UK; German, out of copyright

Pendant L Office, or Martin Luthers Doubts, 1860 (oil on panel)
476641 Pendant L Office, or Martin Luthers Doubts, 1860 (oil on panel) by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902); 88.3x68 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Mennonite baptism ceremony (engraving)
5226724 Mennonite baptism ceremony (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mennonite baptism ceremony)

Woman preaching at a meeting of Quakers in London (engraving)
5226720 Woman preaching at a meeting of Quakers in London (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman preaching at a meeting of Quakers in London)

A Sermon, a monk preaching in the Roman campagna (oil on canvas)
863224 A Sermon, a monk preaching in the Roman campagna (oil on canvas) by Leslie, John (1822-1916); 137.2x248.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

The Interior of the Church of St. Sulpice, Paris, (pencil
824145 The Interior of the Church of St. Sulpice, Paris, (pencil, pen and brown ink and watercolour) by Davis, John Scarlett (1804-45); 21.5x28.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Pay Attention, (oil on canvas)
650874 Pay Attention, (oil on canvas) by Bacon, Henry (1839-1912); 41.3x33. cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pay Attention. Henry Bacon (1839-1912). Oil on canvas

Interior of San Paolo Fuori le Mura, looking towards the altar (oil on canvas)
CH437742 Interior of San Paolo Fuori le Mura, looking towards the altar (oil on canvas) by Pannini or Panini, Giovanni Paolo (1691/2-1765)

British missionary Richard Knill preaching in a factory (engraving)
5207289 British missionary Richard Knill preaching in a factory (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British missionary Richard Knill preaching in a factory)

Saint Vincent de Paul Preaching to the Court of Louis XIII on Behalf of the Abandoned
3941048 Saint Vincent de Paul Preaching to the Court of Louis XIII on Behalf of the Abandoned Children, 1823 (oil on canvas) by Delaroche

Saint John the Baptist Preaching, c. 1665 (oil on canvas)
4073391 Saint John the Baptist Preaching, c.1665 (oil on canvas) by Reuter, Willem (c.1642-81); 49x66 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; Flemish, out of copyright

The Industrious Prentice Performing the Duty of a Christian
GHL205227 The Industrious Prentice Performing the Duty of a Christian, plate II of Industry and Idleness, published 1833 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); London Metropolitan Archives

The Saints
LLM458542 The Saints by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Saints. Illustration for Butlers Lives of the Saints (Virtue, c 1870).); © Look and Learn

Creeping to the Cross on Good Friday at the church of San Carlo ai Catinari
XIR397971 Creeping to the Cross on Good Friday at the church of San Carlo ai Catinari, Rome, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Cogghe, Remy (1854-1935); 107 x 180 cm; Musee d Art et d Industrie, Roubaix

Father Thomas H. Mooney leading sunday mass, 69th New York Infantry Regiment
STC398850 Father Thomas H. Mooney leading sunday mass, 69th New York Infantry Regiment, 1861 (photogravure) by Brady, Mathew (1823-96); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American

The Coronation Ceremony of 1902: The Position of King Edward VII during the Act of
STC360919 The Coronation Ceremony of 1902: The Position of King Edward VII during the Act of Crowning, from The Illustrated London News, 1902 (litho) by Begg

Singing the American National Anthem at St. Pauls Cathedral, April 20th, 1917
STC359736 Singing the American National Anthem at St. Pauls Cathedral, April 20th, 1917, 1914-19 (litho) by English School

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"Unifying Faith: Exploring the Power through Art and History" Step into the world of congregation, where diverse communities gather in pursuit of spiritual connection and shared beliefs. From Evening Church in 1830 to Spurgeon preaching at Crystal Palace, these captivating moments captured by Samuel Palmer depict the essence of congregational unity. Traveling across continents, witness the African people coming together in worship, their vibrant spirit illuminating their faith. Meanwhile, William Hogarth's "The Sleeping Congregation" reminds us that even within a gathering, individuals may find solace or struggle with their own personal journeys. In Nottingham Market Place by William Goodacre, observe how a bustling marketplace becomes a place for communal gathering as well. The Primitive Methodists at Prayer engraving showcases the devotion and fervor of this religious movement in St. Ives, England. Delve into Jewish tradition as Maurycy Gottlieb portrays Jews praying in the Synagogue on Yom Kippur in 1878. Their collective prayers symbolize both individual introspection and community support during sacred times. Experience Quaker Meeting House through an anonymous artist's oil painting from 1790; silence envelops the room as participants seek divine guidance amidst peaceful contemplation. Similarly serene is Paris' Sacred Festival and Coronation of their Imperial Majesties in 1804 (1806), highlighting how they are extend beyond religious boundaries to honor significant events. Congregation takes various forms throughout history - it extends beyond traditional places of worship. Elizabeth Cady Stanton addressing the first Women's Rights Convention exemplifies how gatherings can ignite social change and empower marginalized voices. As we approach Christmas time, Jessie Willcox Smith's illustration to A Christmas Carol brings forth Bob Cratchit & his son Tiny Tim gathered around a festive table – reminding us that love and compassion unite families during joyous celebrations. Finally, Pardon in Brittany captures a moment when forgiveness unites a community, showcasing the power in healing wounds and fostering harmony.