Cult Collection (#6)

Freemaking: Solomon learns of the coming, and subsequent death of Jesus from the queen of Sheba
ELD4900105 Freemaking: Solomon learns of the coming, and subsequent death of Jesus from the queen of Sheba, a curious item of Masonic folklore

Signet ring, -250 BC (gold)
7309966 Signet ring, -250 BC (gold) by Minoan; 3.5x2.2 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Kakovatos signet ring; the so-called Ring of Nestor'; showing four cult scenes)

Socinianism and Little Polish Church: the inhabitants of Krakow burn the works of Faustus Socinus
ELD4867323 Socinianism and Little Polish Church: the inhabitants of Krakow burn the works of Faustus Socinus (Faust Socin or Fausto Sozzini) (1539-1604)

Gold ring depicting cult scene, -250 BC (gold)
7309942 Gold ring depicting cult scene, -250 BC (gold) by Minoan; 2.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: gold); © Ashmolean Museum

Debuts of the Franc-Maconnerie: " Louis de Pardaillan de Gondrin (1707-1743)
ELD4867389 Debuts of the Franc-Maconnerie: " Louis de Pardaillan de Gondrin (1707-1743) Duke of Antin opposing a police raid on 10/09/1737 in a lodge of the Rapee district in Paris

An hanged man judged by the german free courts of Vehmic court (Vehmgericht, holy vehme)
ELD4867327 An hanged man judged by the german free courts of Vehmic court (Vehmgericht, holy vehme), a "proto-vigilante" tribunal system of Westphalia in Germany active during the later

Heresie of the Templars: representation of a ceremony of entry of a knight into the order of the temple
ELD4867361 Heresie of the Templars: representation of a ceremony of entry of a knight into the order of the temple, the Templar being

Maenade or Ariane, 2nd century (marble)
7308571 Maenade or Ariane, 2nd century (marble) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Maenade (Bacchante) or Ariane, Marble

Jansenist convulsionary (or Saint Medard) (Works of convulsions): " the nun sister Francoise
ELD4842667 Jansenist convulsionary (or Saint Medard) (Works of convulsions): " the nun sister Francoise, in a mystico-religious trance

Maenade, 2nd Century (marble)
7308597 Maenade, 2nd Century (marble) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Maenade (Bacchante, worshiper of Dionysus), Marble

The Adoration of the Magi, 1856 (oil on panel)
1756495 The Adoration of the Magi, 1856 (oil on panel) by Chasseriau, Theodore (1819-56); 95, 5x85 cm; Musee des Beaux Arts, Paris, France; (add.info.: The adoration of the magi)

The Serapeum, Cult Site of the (Apis) Bulls, at the Temple of Memphis, Egypt
7279803 The Serapeum, Cult Site of the (Apis) Bulls, at the Temple of Memphis, Egypt by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Serapeum, Cult Site of the (Apis) Bulls

Les Vestales: detail. 19th century (oil on canvas)
7299011 Les Vestales: detail. 19th century (oil on canvas) by Gamelin, Jacques (1738-1803); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Carcassonne

Moses breaking the Tablets of the Law (painting)
885064 Moses breaking the Tablets of the Law (painting) by Carracci, Ludovico (1555-1619); Pinacoteca Nazionale, Bologna, Italy; (add.info.: by Ludovico Carracci (1555-1619))

In Bordeaux: the flagellants repel a hostile demonstration. The zealators of the cult of Notre Dame des Peurs protect
XEE4185588 In Bordeaux: the flagellants repel a hostile demonstration. The zealators of the cult of Notre Dame des Peurs protect and barricade the grid of Marie Mesmins residence

French Revolution 1789 The Cult of the Supreme Being
2616009 French Revolution 1789 The Cult of the Supreme Being by Dargent, Jean Edouard (Yan) (1824-99); (add.info.: French Revolution- The Cult of the Supreme Being was a form of deism established in)

French Revolution-The Cult of the Supreme Being was a form of deism established in France by Maximilien Robespierre
5314207 French Revolution-The Cult of the Supreme Being was a form of deism established in France by Maximilien Robespierre during the French Revolution by Dargent

The wrong woman Anthropophagy Scene, a witch has a child. Grey wash by Francisco Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828) Sun
JLJ4974507 The wrong woman Anthropophagy Scene, a witch has a child. Grey wash by Francisco Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828) Sun

Cult Supreme Being, French Revolution
2596131 Cult Supreme Being, French Revolution by Dargent, Jean Edouard (Yan) (1824-99); (add.info.: French Revolution-The Cult of the Supreme Being was a form of deism established in France by)

The Penitence of the German Jews in their Synagogue, flogging at Yom Kippur
ELD5037412 The Penitence of the German Jews in their Synagogue, flogging at Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement - The scene probably takes place in Amsterdam

The bad woman (Mala mujer). The wicked woman. Anthropophagy scene, a witch devours a child
JLJ4571999 The bad woman (Mala mujer). The wicked woman. Anthropophagy scene, a witch devours a child. Grey wash by Francisco Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828) Sun

Sacrifice of a deer to the sun by the Indians of Florida, 1850 (hand-coloured engraving)
IND388228 Sacrifice of a deer to the sun by the Indians of Florida, 1850 (hand-coloured engraving) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; Mithra-Index

The Adoration of Shepherds (Miniature, 12th century)
LRI4670800 The Adoration of Shepherds (Miniature, 12th century) by Armenian School, (12th century); Armenian Museum, Isfahan

Chapel where Therese de Lisieux was baptized, Alencon, 2020 (photography)
7260415 Chapel where Therese de Lisieux was baptized, Alencon, 2020 (photography); (add.info.: Notre Dame Basilica, Alencon, Orne)

The pious women, detail (illustrated manuscript, 1330)
LRI4670655 The pious women, detail (illustrated manuscript, 1330) by Armenian School, (12th century); Armenian Museum, Isfahan

DDE-90022833
Africa, Togo. Lome Voodoo Fetish Market. Local market where animal bone, skin, and body parts are used in voodoo rituals. Dead frogs & lizards. Date: 28/09/2006

Roman Antiquite, Third Samnite War: Samnite ceremony and sacrifice in tribute to the deities before the Battle of
ELD4852892 Roman Antiquite, Third Samnite War: Samnite ceremony and sacrifice in tribute to the deities before the Battle of Aquilonia in 293 BC (Third samnite war)

The Raising of the Son of Theophilus and Saint Peter enthroned, 1428-1480 (fresco)
7260223 The Raising of the Son of Theophilus and Saint Peter enthroned, 1428-1480 (fresco) by Lippi, Filippino (c.1457-1504); Chiesa di Santa Maria del Carmine, Florence

Salii priest in costume of an archaic warrior, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)
7236732 Salii priest in costume of an archaic warrior, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving) by Labrousse, L.F. (fl.1796); Private Collection; (add.info.: One of the 12 Salii, or leaping priests)

Vestal Virgin, priestess ofthe goddess Vesta, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)
7236740 Vestal Virgin, priestess ofthe goddess Vesta, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving) by Labrousse, L.F. (fl.1796); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vestal Virgin, priestess of Vesta)

Wooden carved idol Kivvasa found in a charnel house in Secoton, , 1859-1860 (engraving)
7234165 Wooden carved idol Kivvasa found in a charnel house in Secoton, , 1859-1860 (engraving) by Bry, Theodore de (1528-98), after White

Friday bows down at the feet of Robinson Crusoe, 1842 (illustration)
7211521 Friday bows down at the feet of Robinson Crusoe, 1842 (illustration) by Souze, Auguste (b.1829 - fl.1860s); (add.info.: Cover of a volume of the adventures of Robinson Crusoe)

Fantaisie architecturale: l interieur d un temple egyptien - Architectural Fantasy - interior view of an Egyptian
FIA5401176 Fantaisie architecturale: l interieur d un temple egyptien - Architectural Fantasy - interior view of an Egyptian temple par Jean Francois Thomas de Thomon, (1754-1813)

Rosary dealers in Bethleem (Israel). Engraving by A. Sirouy to illustrate La Syria d aujourd hui, by M
LSE4332357 Rosary dealers in Bethleem (Israel). Engraving by A. Sirouy to illustrate La Syria d aujourd hui, by M. Lortet, dean of the Faculty of Medicine of Lyon

Madonna and Child with Saints, 17th century (Oil on canvas)
7216076 Madonna and Child with Saints, 17th century (Oil on canvas) by Bonatti, Giovanni (1635-81); Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Madonna and Child with Saints. Oil on canvas)

The Eleusinian Mysteries, initiations for the cult of Demeter and Persephone based at Eleusis, Greece
6340197 The Eleusinian Mysteries, initiations for the cult of Demeter and Persephone based at Eleusis, Greece by Fumagalli (19th century); (add.info.: The Eleusinian Mysteries)

The Man and the Wooden Idol - The Man and the Wooden God (Recueil 1, Book 4)
XEE4161797 The Man and the Wooden Idol - The Man and the Wooden God (Recueil 1, Book 4, fable 8) - engraving from " A Hundred Fables of La Fontaine" Illustrated by Percy J

Sacrificing to Bel, frontispiece from Myths and Legends of Babylonia and Assyria by Lewis Spence, 1916 (colour litho)
STC323928 Sacrificing to Bel, frontispiece from Myths and Legends of Babylonia and Assyria by Lewis Spence, 1916 (colour litho) by Paul

Numa Pompilius instituting the cult of the Vestals (detail), 1636 - 1638 (fresco)
7216156 Numa Pompilius instituting the cult of the Vestals (detail), 1636 - 1638 (fresco) by Cesari, Giuseppe (Cavalier d Arpino) (1568-1640); Musei Capitolini, Rome

The procession of El Rocio: traditional Andalusian celebration in honor of the Virgin
AIS5359608 The procession of El Rocio: traditional Andalusian celebration in honor of the Virgin. Painting by Manuel Rodriguez de Guzman (1818-1867). 1850-1900 Segovia. Riofrio Palace

Numa Pompilius instituting the cult of the Vestals (detail), 1636 - 1638 (fresco)
7216157 Numa Pompilius instituting the cult of the Vestals (detail), 1636 - 1638 (fresco) by Cesari, Giuseppe (Cavalier d Arpino) (1568-1640); Musei Capitolini, Rome

Six resurrections devant les reliques de saint Etienne - Six Resurrections before the Relics of Saint Stephen
FIA5400456 Six resurrections devant les reliques de saint Etienne - Six Resurrections before the Relics of Saint Stephen - Peinture de Pere (Pedro) Gasco (1502/05-1546)

Detail of a Punic stele with representation of a high priest holding the arm of a child intended for sacrifice
LRI4640388 Detail of a Punic stele with representation of a high priest holding the arm of a child intended for sacrifice, from the Tophet of Salammbo, 4th century BC

Consecration of a young Vestale in the presence of the goddesses Minerve and Vesta, 1786 (bas relief terracotta)
JEB4902415 Consecration of a young Vestale in the presence of the goddesses Minerve and Vesta, 1786 (bas relief terracotta) by d Antoine, Etienne (1737-1809); Palais de Longchamp, Marseille

Statue of Jupiter (Zeus) - in "The old and modern costume"by Ferrario, ed. Milan, 1819-20
LSE4103026 Statue of Jupiter (Zeus) - in " The old and modern costume" by Ferrario, ed. Milan, 1819-20 by Ferrario

Numa Pompilius instituting the cult of the Vestals (detail), 1636 - 1638 (fresco)
7216158 Numa Pompilius instituting the cult of the Vestals (detail), 1636 - 1638 (fresco) by Cesari, Giuseppe (Cavalier d Arpino) (1568-1640); Musei Capitolini, Rome

Madonna and Child with Saints, 17th century (Oil on canvas)
7216077 Madonna and Child with Saints, 17th century (Oil on canvas) by Bonatti, Giovanni (1635-81); Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Madonna and Child with Saints. Oil on canvas)

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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.