Crosier Collection (#5)

Letter H. Creator: Hans Holbein the Younger
Letter H

Bishop Saint, ca. 1435-1491. Creator: Martin Schongauer
Bishop Saint, ca. 1435-1491

800th anniversary, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. March 1989
The Bishop of Truro, Rt. Rev. Peter Mumford, leads the blessing of town, on the corner of Queen Street and South Street, during celebrations for the 800th anniversary of granting the town its

Scepter
Antique illustration of a scepter

CORONATION OF NAPOLEON I. The Consecration of the Emperor Napoleon and the Coronation of Empress Josephine on December 2, 1804. Detail on canvas, 1805-07, by Jacques Louis David

ST. PATRICK (389?-?461). Patron saint of Ireland. Travelling to Tara. Line engraving, 19th century

Italy, Latium region, Anagni (Frosinone province). Cathedral of Anagni, crypt
Italy - Latium region - Anagni (Frosinone province). 13th century. Cathedral of Anagni, dedicated to Santa Maria, crypt. Bishop Zaudria

Saint Germanus of Auxerre and Saint Genevieve of Paris, 1630. Artist: Laurent de la Hyre
Saint Germanus of Auxerre and Saint Genevieve of Paris, 1630. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Saint Augustine, 1320s. Artist: Simone Martini
Saint Augustine, 1320s. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

The Ansidei Madonna, 1505. Artist: Raphael
The Ansidei Madonna, 1505. This altarpiece shows the Virgin on a high throne, with Saint John the Baptist on the left, and Saint Nicholas of Bari to the right

Judiciary combat, 12th century. Illustration from the collection of the Musee de Beaux Arts, Orleans

Altarpiece of the Moreel chantry, 1484. Artist: Hans Memling
Altarpiece of the Moreel chantry, 1484. In the centre St Christopher carries the Christ Child across the water. Also depicted are the Benedictine monk St Maurus (left)

Pope Stephen II pleads for the safety of Pepin the Short from the Lombards, c750 AD, (19th century). Card from a series produced by the chocolate factory at the Monastery of Aiguebelle

Terminal, possibly from a Crozier, found in a Viking settlement, 8th century
Copper alloy, glass and enamel terminal, possibly from a Crozier, probably looted in Ireland and found in a Viking trading settlement at Helgo, Sweden, 8th century

Bishops stone at Killadeas in Ireland, 6th century
Bishops stone at Killadeas in Ireland. The head on the front face was part of a pagan Celtic figure of about the 6th century AD

St Anselm reluctantly accepting the Archbishopric of Canterbury, 1093 (1864). Anselm (1033-1109), an Italian-born Benedictine monk was an influential philosopher and theologian

St Blaise and St Guerin, 19th century. St Blaise or Blasius, Bishop of Sebaste, Armenia, was martyred in c316. St Guerin (1065-1150) was a Swiss Benedectine monk who became Bishop of Sion, Valais

St Nicholas, 19th century. The model for Santa Claus due to his reputation for secret gift-giving, St Nicholas (300-399) was Bishop of Myra in Asia Minor

St Augustine of Hippo, early 14th century. Artist: Lippo Memmi
St Augustine of Hippo, early 14th century. St Augustine of Hippo (354-430) is regarded as one of the great fathers of the early Christian church

The Bishop and the Knight, 1862. Artist: John Everett Millais
The Bishop and the Knight, 1862. The Knight kneels in penitence before the Bishop who, on hearing his sin, refuses to shrive him. From The Cornhill Magazine. (London, 1862)

Tobias with the Archangel Raphael, 1865-1866. Artist: Gustave Dore
Tobias with the Archangel Raphael, 1865-1866. Tobias with the Archangel who helped him catch fish which would miraculously restore his fathers eyesight. Plate from Gustave Dores Bible (Tobias 6.6)

Twin Stars, or Rival Italian Artistes, 1858. This cartoon shows Dr Wiseman, head of the Catholic Church in England. Some years previously

Crosier of Bishop of Barcelona, Arnau de Gurb. Limoges. Before 1284. Detail of the body of the serpent. Treasure of Cathedral of Barcelona. Spain

Apparition of the Virgin to the venerable Palafox by Mariano
Mariano Salvador Maella (1739-1819). Spanish painter. Apparition of the Virgin to the venerable Juan de Palafox. Cathedral Chapter of El Burgo de Osma. Castile and Leon. Spain

St. Augustine (354-430). African bishop, doctor and father of the church. Colored engraving

Matthaeus Yrsselius (1541-1629), Abbot of Sint-Michiels Abb
Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640). Flemish painter. Matthaeus Yrsselius (1541-1629), Abbot of Sint-Michiels Abbey in Antwerp, c.1624. National Museum of Art. Copenhagen. Denmark

Augustin De Lestrange
Dom Augustin Louis Henry de LESTRANGE French Trappist abbe, clutching his crosier Date: 1754 - 1827

Collectors card, bishop holding a mitre. Date: early 20th century

Abbot Suger, 12th century.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by Leopold Massard from French Costumes from King Clovis to Our Days, Massard, Mifliez, Paris, 1834

Ulger or Ulgerius, Bishop of Angers, died 1149.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by Leopold Massard from French Costumes from King Clovis to Our Days, Massard, Mifliez, Paris, 1834

Prudentius or Galindo, Bishop of Troyes, died 861.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by Leopold Massard from French Costumes from King Clovis to Our Days, Massard, Mifliez, Paris, 1834

Louis I, the Pious, the Fair, King of Aquitaine.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by Leopold Massard from French Costumes from King Clovis to Our Days, Massard, Mifliez, Paris, 1834

Saint Germain, Bishop of Paris, c 496-576)
Saint Germain, Bishop of Paris, c. 496-576).. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by Leopold Massard from French Costumes from King Clovis to Our Days, Massard, Mifliez, Paris, 1834

Bishops crosier.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Drawings Prints, Print, Saint, Andrea, Corsini, dressed, Bishop, Fiesole, holding
Drawings and Prints, Print, Saint Andrea Corsini dressed as Bishop of Fiesole, holding a crosier and looking up, after Reni, Artist, Artist, Engraved by, After, Intermediary draughtsman

Drawings Prints, Print, Two, Winged, Figures, Holding, Cardinals, Hat, Crosier
Drawings and Prints, Print, Two Winged Figures Holding a Cardinals Hat and Crosier above a Coat of Arms with a Lion in the Upper Left Quarter and Eagles in the other Quarters, Publisher, Artist

Heloise taking the veil, illustration from Lettres d Heloise et d Abelard
XIR346151 Heloise taking the veil, illustration from Lettres d Heloise et d Abelard, volume I, page 39, engraved by Remi Delvaux (1748-1823) 1795 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Moreau

The Quigrich, or Crosier, of St. Fillan (showing the external case, the front or pendent part of the crook, and the terminal plate)

Death comes to the Bishop, engraved by Georg Scharffenberg, from Der Todten Tanz
KW278035 Death comes to the Bishop, engraved by Georg Scharffenberg, from Der Todten Tanz, published Basel, 1843 (litho) by Holbein the Younger

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H Augustine, Jacob Matham, Rudolf II van Habsburg (Duits keizer), 1607 - 1615

Portrait of Jean Louis de Fromentieres, Pieter van Schuppen, 1688

Portrait of Cardinal Robert Bellarmine, at the age of 74, print maker: Antonie Wierix III, Jan van Mechelen, unknown, 1621

Saint Bruno, Albert Flamen, Jacques van Merlen, Lodewijk XIV (koning van Frankrijk), 1664

Portrait of Francois (II) the Nesmond, Pieter van Schuppen, 1667

Christ appears to Mary, Hieronymus Wierix, 1563 - before 1619

In an amphitheater, St. Ignatius, third bishop of Antioch, torn by lions, at its heart the monogram of Christ, " IHS", in the foreground, his crosier

Archangel Michael, Anonymous, Hieronymus Wierix, de Wit, 1563 - before 1619

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"Crosier: A Symbolic Journey Through Art and History" Step into the world of art and history as we explore the captivating symbol of the crosier. From ancient engravings to oil paintings, this collection showcases its significance throughout centuries. In Michael Pacher's masterpiece "The Devil Presenting St Augustin with the Book of Vices, " a striking crosier stands tall, representing spiritual guidance in the face of temptation. Travel back to the 3rd century AD with Saint Denis of Paris' colored engraving, where a majestic crosier embodies his unwavering faith and martyrdom. William of Waynflete's oil painting from the 17th century portrays a dignified figure holding a crosier, symbolizing authority and leadership within religious realms. Journey to mid-19th century England through J Rogers' artwork "Edwy and Elgiva, " where love intertwines with religion as an intricately designed crosier takes center stage. Armand Jean le Bouthillier de Rance is immortalized in an exquisite engraving from 1683, showcasing his devotion through a meticulously crafted golden crosier. Witness Saint Patrick's legendary travels to Tara in a line engraving from the 19th century; his trusty companion on this journey is none other than his iconic crosier. Saint Blaise of Sebaste comes alive in stunning detail between 1490-1500. His gentle demeanor contrasts beautifully against his ornate silver-gilded crosier held firmly by his side. An altar adorned with scenes from St Martin of Tours' life reveals not only acts of charity but also highlights how he wielded his powerful yet graceful golden crosier during moments that defined him as a saintly figure. Alonso Cano's masterpiece "The Lady of Montserrat" captures her elegance while she holds onto her precious wooden-crafted crosier—a symbol of her spiritual authority.