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Cult Collection (#8)

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Background imageCult Collection: Miniature replica of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, 5th century (marble)

Miniature replica of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, 5th century (marble)
7072149 Miniature replica of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, 5th century (marble) by Roman, (4th-5th century); Musee Narbo Via, Narbonne

Background imageCult Collection: Saint Louis of Gonzague. circa 1900 (illustration)

Saint Louis of Gonzague. circa 1900 (illustration)
6437966 Saint Louis of Gonzague. circa 1900 (illustration) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Religion Catholic religion. Saint Louis of Gonzague)

Background imageCult Collection: Temiya Jakata. circa 1910 (illustration)

Temiya Jakata. circa 1910 (illustration)
6437945 Temiya Jakata. circa 1910 (illustration) by Laotian School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Religion Buddhism. The dumb prince Temiya at the age of 16 reign for 7 days)

Background imageCult Collection: Adoration of the golden calf. circa 1900 (illustration)

Adoration of the golden calf. circa 1900 (illustration)
6437925 Adoration of the golden calf. circa 1900 (illustration) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Religion Bible. Old Testament)

Background imageCult Collection: Reliquary of the Holy Crown, 1862

Reliquary of the Holy Crown, 1862
7072620 Reliquary of the Holy Crown, 1862 by Viollet-le-Duc, Eugene Emmanuel (1814-79) (after); Musee de Notre Dame de Paris, France; (add.info.: The reliquary of the Holy Crown of 1862)

Background imageCult Collection: Ornate Alphabet - Capital Letter T

Ornate Alphabet - Capital Letter T
6523599 Ornate Alphabet - Capital Letter T by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: in " New alphabet of first acquaintances by Mrs)

Background imageCult Collection: Ubu king. 1896 (poster)

Ubu king. 1896 (poster)
6437625 Ubu king. 1896 (poster) by Jarry, Alfred (1873-1907); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Litterature. Ubu king, theatre piece by Alfred Jarry)

Background imageCult Collection: Reliquary of the Holy Crown, 1862

Reliquary of the Holy Crown, 1862
7072625 Reliquary of the Holy Crown, 1862 by Viollet-le-Duc, Eugene Emmanuel (1814-79) (after); Musee de Notre Dame de Paris, France; (add.info.: The reliquary of the Holy Crown of 1862)

Background imageCult Collection: Reliquary of the Holy Crown, 1862

Reliquary of the Holy Crown, 1862
7072623 Reliquary of the Holy Crown, 1862 by Viollet-le-Duc, Eugene Emmanuel (1814-79) (after); Musee de Notre Dame de Paris, France; (add.info.: The reliquary of the Holy Crown of 1862)

Background imageCult Collection: Snake goddess found in Knossos, 1650-1550 BC

Snake goddess found in Knossos, 1650-1550 BC
7145076 Snake goddess found in Knossos, 1650-1550 BC by Minoan; Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, Crete, Greece; (add.info.: Snake goddess from the Knossos temple repositories. 1650-1550 BC)

Background imageCult Collection: I: Idol and Idolatrists

I: Idol and Idolatrists
6523486 I: Idol and Idolatrists by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: in " Alphabet in figures. J. Langlume and Peltier, publishers, Paris, s. d. (circa 1840)

Background imageCult Collection: art; arts; blazon; coat of arms; coat-of-arms; coat of arm; heraldry; Calvados (14)

art; arts; blazon; coat of arms; coat-of-arms; coat of arm; heraldry; Calvados (14)
7134960 by Unknown Artist, (15th century); Bayeux, Normandy, France; ePascal Lemaitre; out of copyright

Background imageCult Collection: Triptych of the Adoration of the Child Jesus, 1528 (oil on wood)

Triptych of the Adoration of the Child Jesus, 1528 (oil on wood)
7110244 Triptych of the Adoration of the Child Jesus, 1528 (oil on wood) by Bellegambe, Jean the Elder (c.1470-c.1534) (attr)

Background imageCult Collection: Illustration by Georges Antoine Rochegrosse (1859-1938) for '

Illustration by Georges Antoine Rochegrosse (1859-1938) for "
GIA4796236 Illustration by Georges Antoine Rochegrosse (1859-1938) for " Hymne a Satan" by the poet Charles Baudelaire (1821-1867) in " Les fleurs du mal", 1910 by Rochegrosse

Background imageCult Collection: Dogu statuette Japan, height 20 cm, Neolithic, Jomon period

Dogu statuette Japan, height 20 cm, Neolithic, Jomon period
JLJ4667074 Dogu statuette Japan, height 20 cm, Neolithic, Jomon period, 11th-4th century BC (terracotta) by Japanese School; Musee Guimet, Paris

Background imageCult Collection: Mandala de Vajravarami the goddess dances (in the center) its name means '

Mandala de Vajravarami the goddess dances (in the center) its name means "
JLJ4689120 Mandala de Vajravarami the goddess dances (in the center) its name means " adamantine laie". Tibet 19th century

Background imageCult Collection: Woman of radja jasingle sacrificing herself in the heart of the shah alem

Woman of radja jasingle sacrificing herself in the heart of the shah alem
JLJ4687326 Woman of radja jasingle sacrificing herself in the heart of the shah alem. Indian and Persian miniatures in " History of India from Tamertante to Orangreyb" by Niccolo Manucci

Background imageCult Collection: Symbolism: 'Chants de nuit'Painting by Alphonse Osbert (1857-1939

Symbolism: "Chants de nuit"Painting by Alphonse Osbert (1857-1939
JLJ4689620 Symbolism: " Chants de nuit" Painting by Alphonse Osbert (1857-1939) 1896 Sun. 0, 77x1, 24 m Paris, musee d Orsay by Osbert, Alphonse (1857-1939); Musee d Orsay, Paris

Background imageCult Collection: Mormon Temple in Salt Lake City, 1850

Mormon Temple in Salt Lake City, 1850
GIA4739011 Mormon Temple in Salt Lake City, 1850. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mormon Temple in Salt Lake City, 1850.); eGiancarlo Costa; out of copyright

Background imageCult Collection: Reception of a Mormon neophyte, 1850

Reception of a Mormon neophyte, 1850
GIA4738937 Reception of a Mormon neophyte, 1850. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reception of a Mormon neophyte, 1850.); eGiancarlo Costa; out of copyright

Background imageCult Collection: Mormon baptism. 19th century engraving

Mormon baptism. 19th century engraving
GIA4738903 Mormon baptism. 19th century engraving. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mormon baptism. 19th century engraving.); eGiancarlo Costa; out of copyright

Background imageCult Collection: Baptism of the Anabaptists with total immersion in water

Baptism of the Anabaptists with total immersion in water
GIA4738865 Baptism of the Anabaptists with total immersion in water. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCult Collection: Sacrificing to Heathen Deities - Celtic Civilization: Sacrifice of a Horse to the Deities

Sacrificing to Heathen Deities - Celtic Civilization: Sacrifice of a Horse to the Deities
GIA4729098 Sacrificing to Heathen Deities - Celtic Civilization: Sacrifice of a Horse to the Deities of Fertility by Unknown Artist

Background imageCult Collection: Roman art: fragment of architectural relief in marble from the procession of the Ara

Roman art: fragment of architectural relief in marble from the procession of the Ara
JLJ4669388 Roman art: fragment of architectural relief in marble from the procession of the Ara Pacis Augustae (altar of peace): procession, during a sacrifice, of figures in toga and children

Background imageCult Collection: Le culte de Cupidon - The Worship of Cupid, by Roslin, Alexander (Alexandre) (1718-1793)

Le culte de Cupidon - The Worship of Cupid, by Roslin, Alexander (Alexandre) (1718-1793)
FIA5407727 Le culte de Cupidon - The Worship of Cupid, by Roslin, Alexander (Alexandre) (1718-1793). Oil on canvas, 1787. Dimension : 60x65 cm

Background imageCult Collection: An old believer, belonging to the Russian Peoples Church

An old believer, belonging to the Russian Peoples Church
LSE4329145 An old believer, belonging to the Russian Peoples Church (and rejecting the Orthodox Church), representing one of the countless cults that have developed on the territory

Background imageCult Collection: Perpetual indulgence granted by Pope Alexander VII to members of the Confrerie des

Perpetual indulgence granted by Pope Alexander VII to members of the Confrerie des
JLJ4566985 Perpetual indulgence granted by Pope Alexander VII to members of the Confrerie des Penitents Blancs of the city of Saint Stephen around 1668. Painting on wood

Background imageCult Collection: Inscription on wood: Jewish prayer in Hebrew for Emperor Napoleon III

Inscription on wood: Jewish prayer in Hebrew for Emperor Napoleon III
LSE4109621 Inscription on wood: Jewish prayer in Hebrew for Emperor Napoleon III. 19th century Alsace by Jewish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Inscription on wood)

Background imageCult Collection: Cathar commemorative monument in Minerve in the Herault

Cathar commemorative monument in Minerve in the Herault
LSE4117414 Cathar commemorative monument in Minerve in the Herault. by Unknown Artist, (11th century); France; (add.info)

Background imageCult Collection: Egyptian antiquite: statuette representing the Divine Adorator Karomama

Egyptian antiquite: statuette representing the Divine Adorator Karomama
JLJ4611826 Egyptian antiquite: statuette representing the Divine Adorator Karomama. Gold bronze sculpture. 850 BC. Sun 0, 59 m Paris, Musee du Louvre by Egyptian School; Louvre, Paris

Background imageCult Collection: World Secrete Society: the sect or Academy of Illuminati

World Secrete Society: the sect or Academy of Illuminati
GIA4407444 World Secrete Society: the sect or Academy of Illuminati (Illuminati Illuminines de Baviere or Illuminaten). Ceramic of the 18th century. Milanese

Background imageCult Collection: Art of Great Greece: votive statuette of terracotta from the temple of Hera a Paestum

Art of Great Greece: votive statuette of terracotta from the temple of Hera a Paestum
LRI4642683 Art of Great Greece: votive statuette of terracotta from the temple of Hera a Paestum, Italy 5th century BC (Magna Graecia)

Background imageCult Collection: Art of Great Greece: heads of votive statuettes of terracotta from the temple of Ceres a

Art of Great Greece: heads of votive statuettes of terracotta from the temple of Ceres a
LRI4642634 Art of Great Greece: heads of votive statuettes of terracotta from the temple of Ceres a Paestum, Italy 5th century BC (Magna Graecia)

Background imageCult Collection: The Purification of the Leper and the Temptation of Christ, in the Sistine Chapel

The Purification of the Leper and the Temptation of Christ, in the Sistine Chapel
LRI4602950 The Purification of the Leper and the Temptation of Christ, in the Sistine Chapel, 1481 (fresco) by Botticelli

Background imageCult Collection: Procession to Penmarch in Brittany Painting by Lucien Simon (1861-1945) 1900 Sun

Procession to Penmarch in Brittany Painting by Lucien Simon (1861-1945) 1900 Sun
JLJ4595305 Procession to Penmarch in Brittany Painting by Lucien Simon (1861-1945) 1900 Sun. 1, 36x1, 75 m Paris, musee d Orsay by Simon, Lucien (1851-1945); Musee d Orsay, Paris

Background imageCult Collection: Jeroboam Sacrificing to Idols - 'The Sacrifice of Jeroboam to the Idols'

Jeroboam Sacrificing to Idols - "The Sacrifice of Jeroboam to the Idols"
JLJ4591333 Jeroboam Sacrificing to Idols - " The Sacrifice of Jeroboam to the Idols" Before Jeroboam, the first king of Israel, who is apprehended to sacrifice to the Golden Calf

Background imageCult Collection: Greek art: plaque of the passage of the Theores: left Apollo (with a cithar

Greek art: plaque of the passage of the Theores: left Apollo (with a cithar
JLJ4590964 Greek art: plaque of the passage of the Theores: left Apollo (with a cithar) and a nymph that crowns it. On the other side of the niche has offerings, graces

Background imageCult Collection: Egyptian antiquite: limestone funerary stele of a young man who died at the age of

Egyptian antiquite: limestone funerary stele of a young man who died at the age of
JLJ4603739 Egyptian antiquite: limestone funerary stele of a young man who died at the age of sixteen. 1st or 2nd century AD. Epitaph in Greek. From Abydos

Background imageCult Collection: Ancient Egypt: low relief representing a procession with dancer. New empire

Ancient Egypt: low relief representing a procession with dancer. New empire
JLJ4583295 Ancient Egypt: low relief representing a procession with dancer. New empire. Regne of Ramses II. 14th century BC. Cairo Museum

Background imageCult Collection: Egyptian antiquite: wooden stele of harpist Jedkhonsuiufankh worshipping the god Re

Egyptian antiquite: wooden stele of harpist Jedkhonsuiufankh worshipping the god Re
JLJ4656102 Egyptian antiquite: wooden stele of harpist Jedkhonsuiufankh worshipping the god Re Horakhty. 1069-664 BC. Sun 0, 29x0, 22 m Paris

Background imageCult Collection: Jainism (jinism): limestone sculpture of the thirtankara (or Tirthankara) Rsabhanatha

Jainism (jinism): limestone sculpture of the thirtankara (or Tirthankara) Rsabhanatha
JLJ4656003 Jainism (jinism): limestone sculpture of the thirtankara (or Tirthankara) Rsabhanatha, spiritual leader. 11th-12th century. From Orissa, India

Background imageCult Collection: Egyptian antiquite: table of offerings in basalt of the chief of the court Horiraa

Egyptian antiquite: table of offerings in basalt of the chief of the court Horiraa
JLJ4662603 Egyptian antiquite: table of offerings in basalt of the chief of the court Horiraa (or priest). Saite era. Basse epoque Paris

Background imageCult Collection: High Priest of Israel belonging to the Jewish priestly families that trace their paternal

High Priest of Israel belonging to the Jewish priestly families that trace their paternal
ELD4898330 High Priest of Israel belonging to the Jewish priestly families that trace their paternal line back to Aaron give their benediction to the Jewish people Engraving from " Illustration

Background imageCult Collection: Art of Ancient Egypt: stele de taperet the late Taperet addresses a prayer to Re-Horakhty

Art of Ancient Egypt: stele de taperet the late Taperet addresses a prayer to Re-Horakhty
JLJ4674560 Art of Ancient Egypt: stele de taperet the late Taperet addresses a prayer to Re-Horakhty (Re Horakhty, around 900 - 800 BC) Paris, Musee Du Louvre by Egyptian School; Louvre, Paris

Background imageCult Collection: Lord of the Lines (sacrifice of a child) (sculpture)

Lord of the Lines (sacrifice of a child) (sculpture)
LRI4674548 Lord of the Lines (sacrifice of a child) (sculpture) by Olmec Culture; Museo de Antropologia, Jalapa, Mexico; (add.info.: Precolombian art)

Background imageCult Collection: Cover of 'Le Grelot', number 992, Satirique en N & B

Cover of "Le Grelot", number 992, Satirique en N & B
ICA4924463 Cover of " Le Grelot", number 992, Satirique en N & B, 1890_4_13: L investiture des candidats au conseil municipal - Anticlericalisme




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