Cult Collection (#3)

History of Indigenous Peoples: Indians of America around a fire on the coasts of North Carolina
NWI4897217 History of Indigenous Peoples: Indians of America around a fire on the coasts of North Carolina, 16th century.Colour engraving.; (add.info.: History of Indigenous Peoples)

The legend of Hiram and Tubal-Cain, first blacksmith (The legend of Hiram and Tubal-cain)
ELD4900075 The legend of Hiram and Tubal-Cain, first blacksmith (The legend of Hiram and Tubal-cain, forefather of smiths)

Freemaking: "Loge des dames, rite maconnique d'adoption pour les femmes" A female apprentice is inducted
ELD4899361 Freemaking: "Loge des dames, rite maconnique d'adoption pour les femmes" A female apprentice is inducted into one of the French lodges which admit the existence of women

The offering to Pan. Cartons of the curtain created by Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer (Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer, 1636-1699)
JEB4880893 The offering to Pan. Cartons of the curtain created by Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer (Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer, 1636-1699), inspired by Jean Berain pere (1640-1711)

The offering to Bacchus. Cartons of the curtain created by Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer (Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer, 1636-1699)
JEB4880855 The offering to Bacchus. Cartons of the curtain created by Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer (Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer, 1636-1699), inspired by Jean Berain pere (1640-1711)

L'Offrande a Pan, detail of parrot and baluster. Cartons of the curtain created by Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer
JEB4880994 L'Offrande a Pan, detail of parrot and baluster. Cartons of the curtain created by Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer (Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer, 1636-1699), inspired by Jean Berain pere (1640-1711)

Jewish high priest and kneeling Jewish woman with veil. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's
FLO4704326 Jewish high priest and kneeling Jewish woman with veil. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of

The Pagoda of the Brihadesvara Temple (or Rajarajeshvaram Temple) in Tanjavur, Tanjore, India
FLO4634049 The Pagoda of the Brihadesvara Temple (or Rajarajeshvaram Temple) in Tanjavur, Tanjore, India. Lithography for the book

Sun Worship by native indians of North America, 1723 (engraving)
2526574 Sun Worship by native indians of North America, 1723 (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); (add.info.: Science. Astronomy. Sun Worship by native indians of North America)

The Albigenses of Carcassonne (litho)
8661245 The Albigenses of Carcassonne (litho) by Laurens, Jean Paul (1838-1921) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Albigenses of Carcassonne)

Ex voto of sailor Joseph Costa de Vilasa (painting)
AIS5332903 Ex voto of sailor Joseph Costa de Vilasa (painting); (add.info.: Barcelona. Barcelona Maritime Museum); Photo © Rotger/AIC

Idoles et constructions dedies au culte des divinites mythologiques dans les iles basses, en Polynesie
FGL5462623 Idoles et constructions dedies au culte des divinites mythologiques dans les iles basses, en Polynesie. Lithographie a l'aquarelle in "Galleria Universale di Tutti i Popoli del

Emperor Rodophe II (1552-1612) signs the letter of majesty granting religious freedom to the Protestants of Boheme
NWI4944723 Emperor Rodophe II (1552-1612) signs the letter of majesty granting religious freedom to the Protestants of Boheme

Native population of America: Indians. Hiawatha encircled by shamans during a dance for the ceremony, 16th century
NWI4931918 Native population of America: Indians. Hiawatha encircled by shamans during a dance for the ceremony, 16th century

The Political Caricature (1830), Satirical in N & B, 1831_9_22: Adoration of the Magi - Medal, Right Middle
ICA4930582 The Political Caricature (1830), Satirical in N & B, 1831_9_22: Adoration of the Magi - Medal, Right Middle, Armchair (symbol of power); (add.info.: The Political Caricature (1830)

France, Midi-Pyrenees, Hautes-Pyrenees (65), Lourdes: the faithful pray at the miraculous cave decoree of bequilles
LUX4795839 France, Midi-Pyrenees, Hautes-Pyrenees (65), Lourdes: the faithful pray at the miraculous cave decoree of bequilles, 1920; (add.info.: France, Midi-Pyrenees, Hautes-Pyrenees (65)

The interior of the maharaja chapel in Jaipur (India) - Photograph second half of the 19th century
CSO4984941 The interior of the maharaja chapel in Jaipur (India) - Photograph second half of the 19th century -; (add.info)

Kyoto - Pagoda a Kyoto - Japan 1880-1910
CSO4979646 Kyoto - Pagoda a Kyoto - Japan 1880-1910 -; (add.info.: Kyoto - Pagoda a Kyoto - Japan 1880-1910 -); Photo © DDF. All rights reserved 2024

Thousand idols left hand in Sanjusangendo - Kyoto - Japan 1880-1910 (photo)
CSO4980978 Thousand idols left hand in Sanjusangendo - Kyoto - Japan 1880-1910 (photo); (add.info.: Thousand idols left hand in Sanjusangendo - Kyoto - Japan); Photo © DDF

Minister of Protestant Worship (pastor) making his sermon during religious service in a village church, circa 1800
NWI4958815 Minister of Protestant Worship (pastor) making his sermon during religious service in a village church, circa 1800

Detail of an 18th century screen used for the Fete Dieu (or Fete of the Blessed Sacrament)
JEB4961263 Detail of an 18th century screen used for the Fete Dieu (or Fete of the Blessed Sacrament), representing the procession of the Clerge with cross, incense and butt

The Women of Eleusis, 1931 (painting)
7332428 The Women of Eleusis, 1931 (painting) by Delville, Jean (1867-1953); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Tournai, Belgium; (add.info.: Musee des Beaux-Arts, Hainaut, Belgium.); © Paul Maeyaert

Organs of the Cathedrale Notre Dame de Rodez
JEB4928651 Organs of the Cathedrale Notre Dame de Rodez; (add.info.: Organs of the Cathedrale Notre Dame de Rodez); © Jean Bernard. All rights reserved 2023

Old Testament: Adoration of the golden calf by the Israelites in the time of Moses
NWI4861756 Old Testament: Adoration of the golden calf by the Israelites in the time of Moses. Colouring engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Old Testament)

The Mass of St. Gregoire I, called the Grand Book of Hours. 15th c. (18 x 13 cm). Gregory I The Great, Saint (540-604)
CUL4868362 The Mass of St. Gregoire I, called the Grand Book of Hours. 15th c. (18 x 13 cm). Gregory I The Great, Saint (540-604). Pope of the Catholic Church (590-604). Fol. 152v

Old Testament: Adoration of the golden calf by the Israelites after fleeing Egypt
NWI4861785 Old Testament: Adoration of the golden calf by the Israelites after fleeing Egypt. Colouring engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Old Testament)

Mexican Indians celebrating the spring equinox in the Toltec ruins of Tula (Mexico)
NWI4876593 Mexican Indians celebrating the spring equinox in the Toltec ruins of Tula (Mexico). Religious offering scene of smoking potion in ritual bowls; (add.info)

Ex-voto. Iberian art (bronze)
CUL4938317 Ex-voto. Iberian art (bronze); (add.info.: Ex-voto. Iberian art. Sculpture on bronze. Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia. SPAIN. MURCIA. Murcia. El Palmar); AIC

Indians of America: Azteque Tzompantli on which the skins of the victims sacrificed during a ritual in Tenochtitlan
NWI4900533 Indians of America: Azteque Tzompantli on which the skins of the victims sacrificed during a ritual in Tenochtitlan (ancient city of Mexico City, Mexico) were displayed

American Indian War Dance near the Lawrence River during " the French and Indian War" (1754-1763)
NWI4898358 American Indian War Dance near the Lawrence River during " the French and Indian War" (1754-1763) or Seven Years War in the United States

Indian of America: Ceremony in an Aztec temple in Tenochtitlan (ancient city of Mexico). 19th century colour engraving
NWI4899991 Indian of America: Ceremony in an Aztec temple in Tenochtitlan (ancient city of Mexico). 19th century colour engraving.; (add.info.: Indian of America)

Procession of the Fete Dieu, at the parish of Saint Germain l'Auxerrois, a priest defile under a dais
FLO4718588 Procession of the Fete Dieu, at the parish of Saint Germain l'Auxerrois, a priest defile under a dais, behind choir children waving the incensoirs - Eau forte d'une illustration de

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37): in a village, an altar improvise between 2 houses with the statue of Saint Joseph
LUX4758176 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37): in a village, an altar improvise between 2 houses with the statue of Saint Joseph and the Virgin Mary, 1895; (add.info.: France, Centre)

Orleans, Loiret (45), Centre, France, Notre Dame de la delivrance, 1860
LUX4732675 Orleans, Loiret (45), Centre, France, Notre Dame de la delivrance, 1860; (add.info.: Orleans, Loiret (45), Centre, France, Photography of a drawing depicting Notre Dame de la delivrance

The Agapemone, 1846
3479562 The Agapemone, 1846; (add.info.: The Agapemone, was a religious cult established in 1846 in the village of Spaxton, Somerset (England). It was founded by the Rev

History. Waterloo, book by the Mapah (Simon Ganneau, famous character of Paris in the half of the 19th cent.)
3434602 History. Waterloo, book by the Mapah (Simon Ganneau, famous character of Paris in the half of the 19th cent.). Poster, France, c.1841. (poster); (add.info.: Coll. Part. History)

Costumes from Mexico: a travelling family carrying luggage and baby on their back and a high priest with his outfit
FLO4635625 Costumes from Mexico: a travelling family carrying luggage and baby on their back and a high priest with his outfit and sacrificial knife

Illustration for "Alphabet Buffon", 1911 (engraving)
DUV4210782 Illustration for "Alphabet Buffon", 1911 (engraving); 29.5x21.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Xandarus (beef). Engraving in " Alphabet Buffon"

David Lynch Rabbit
Famous When Dead

Teen Wolf
Famous When Dead

Laura Palmer - Homecoming Queen
Famous When Dead

Leviticus: offering of a goat and a bovine to expiate involuntary faults - engraving taken from a bible
FGL5500221 Leviticus: offering of a goat and a bovine to expiate involuntary faults - engraving taken from a bible, c.1900 (engraving); Fototeca Gilardi

Avy, Church Notre Dame. 14th century mural (Virgin and Child surrounded, worship by pelerins accompanied by their Holy)
JEB4930197 Avy, Church Notre Dame. 14th century mural (Virgin and Child surrounded, worship by pelerins accompanied by their Holy Patrons); (add.info.: Avy, Church Notre Dame)

Organs of the Cathedrale Notre Dame de Rodez
JEB4928634 Organs of the Cathedrale Notre Dame de Rodez; (add.info.: Organs of the Cathedrale Notre Dame de Rodez); © Jean Bernard. All rights reserved 2023

Court of the Dead in Ancient Egypt. 19th century coloring engraving
NWI4859890 Court of the Dead in Ancient Egypt. 19th century coloring engraving.; (add.info.: Court of the Dead in Ancient Egypt. 19th century coloring engraving.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

L'Offrande a Pan, detail of the dancers below. Cartons of the curtain created by Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer
JEB4880968 L'Offrande a Pan, detail of the dancers below. Cartons of the curtain created by Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer (Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer, 1636-1699), inspired by Jean Berain pere (1640-1711)

L'Offrande a Bacchus, detail of the musician. Cartons of the curtain created by Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer
JEB4880877 L'Offrande a Bacchus, detail of the musician. Cartons of the curtain created by Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer (Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer, 1636-1699), inspired by Jean Berain pere (1640-1711)

L'Offrande a Pan, detail of the dancer at the tambourine. Cartons of the curtain created by Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer
JEB4881032 L'Offrande a Pan, detail of the dancer at the tambourine. Cartons of the curtain created by Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer (Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer, 1636-1699)

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Step into the enigmatic world of cults, where ancient symbols and modern mysteries intertwine. From Constantin Brancusi's mesmerizing "The Endless Column" in Targu Jiu to the haunting presence of Punch in "The Wicker Man, " these hints offer a glimpse into the captivating allure of cults throughout history. Delve further back to the Early Bronze Age with the Trundholm sun chariot, an artifact that sparks curiosity about ancient rituals and beliefs. Brancusi's iconic sculpture reappears, drawing us closer to its mystical significance. Stonehenge stands as a testament to both celestial worship and human fascination with sacred sites. ALACOQUE's VISION transports us to 1675, revealing profound spiritual experiences that have shaped religious devotion for centuries. The Vision on Rue Du Bac beckons us towards divine revelations hidden within everyday life. Initiation rites depicted in frescoes from the Villa Dei Mysteri invite contemplation on Dionysian rituals and their transformative power. Symbolic designs adorning the lid of Pastos unveil secrets guarded by adepts through time immemorial. The original San Francisco Hells Angels venture across borders, showcasing how countercultural movements can become objects of fascination worldwide. In this eclectic mix, Wendy Padbury's portrayal of Zoe Herriot reminds us that even within fictional narratives lies a certain magnetism that captivates audiences like devoted followers. Finally, we find ourselves at Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam amidst scenes depicting initiation ceremonies—a reminder that cults exist not only in distant past but also within our contemporary society. These diverse glimpses into various aspects culture leave us pondering humanity’s eternal quest for meaning and connection beyond conventional boundaries – a journey often marked by mystery and intrigue.