Cult Collection (#9)

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)

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

Representation of the interior of the Parthenon
GIA4727988 Representation of the interior of the Parthenon by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ancient Egyptian Art: Ramses II makes offerings to Osiris
JLJ4690050 Ancient Egyptian Art: Ramses II makes offerings to Osiris. Low relief in limestone from Abydos (1279-1213 BC) 19th Dynasty. New Empire

Ancient Egyptian Art: Mummy of Pachery. Mummy covered with his cardboard
JLJ4690044 Ancient Egyptian Art: Mummy of Pachery. Mummy covered with his cardboard. Linen, linen fabric coated and painted, 3-2nd century BC (664-332 BC). Paris, Musee Du Louvre

Indians of America doing the buffalo dance. Lithograph by George Catlin (1794-1872
JLJ4654677 Indians of America doing the buffalo dance. Lithograph by George Catlin (1794-1872) 19th century Paris, B.N. by Catlin

Votive statuette of mother goddess. Bronze Age. 3000-2000 BC. (terracotta)
LRI4649394 Votive statuette of mother goddess. Bronze Age. 3000-2000 BC. (terracotta) by Bronze Age (3000-2500 BC); National Museum, Damascus

Solomon in front of the Ark of Alliance Painting by Blaise Nicolas Le Sueur (1716-1783
JLJ4574154 Solomon in front of the Ark of Alliance Painting by Blaise Nicolas Le Sueur (1716-1783) 1747 Sun. 0, 96x1, 27 m Caen, Musee des Beaux Arts by Le Sueur

Pharaoh offers a statuette of the goddess Maat (low relief)
LRI4682471 Pharaoh offers a statuette of the goddess Maat (low relief) by Egyptian 19th Dynasty (c.1292-1187 BC); Temple of Seti I, Abydos

Limestone sculpture depicting a character wearing a bull mask. 6th century BC
JLJ4667490 Limestone sculpture depicting a character wearing a bull mask. 6th century BC. From the island of Cyprus. Sun 0, 43 m Paris, Musee du Louvre by Greek, (6th century BC); Louvre, Paris

Oriental antiquite: limestone statuette representing a goddess or worshiper with high
JLJ4667488 Oriental antiquite: limestone statuette representing a goddess or worshiper with high arms. 550 BC. Paris, Louvre Museum by Anonymous; Louvre, Paris

Oriental antiquite: terracotta domestic sanctuary to venerate idols. 9th century BC
JLJ4667457 Oriental antiquite: terracotta domestic sanctuary to venerate idols. 9th century BC. From Tell el Far ah (former Tirsa), Phenicia

The Children of the Emperor Paul I (1754-1801) before the altar
FIA5401322 The Children of the Emperor Paul I (1754-1801) before the altar, protected by Archangel Michael - Peinture de Vladimir Lukich Borovikovsky (1757-1825)

The Siamese Holy Dance, 1901 (oil on canvas)
FIA5370157 The Siamese Holy Dance, 1901 (oil on canvas) by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924); 73.5x109.5 cm; State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow; Photo eFine Art Images; Russian, out of copyright

Gudeas libation vase for Ningishzidda. Art of Mesopotamia. Neo-Sumerian period (ca
JLJ4607664 Gudeas libation vase for Ningishzidda. Art of Mesopotamia. Neo-Sumerian period (ca. 2150-2000 BC) Steatite. From Tello

Art Mesopotamie (Assyria): Cour du palais du roi d Assyria Sargon II (721 - 705 BC)
JLJ4607462 Art Mesopotamie (Assyria): Cour du palais du roi d Assyria Sargon II (721 - 705 BC): genie benisseur - Paris, Musee Du Louvre - Blessing winged genius - Bas-relief, Mesopotamian Art

Conquete of Mexico: destruction of Tenochtitlan, capital of the Aztec empire
JLJ4599316 Conquete of Mexico: destruction of Tenochtitlan, capital of the Aztec empire, by the armees of the conquistador Hernan Cortes (Hernando Cortez) (1485-1547)

Maesta - The Virgin and Child, surrounded by saints and Archangel Michael (Fresco
LRI4607870 Maesta - The Virgin and Child, surrounded by saints and Archangel Michael (Fresco, 1330-1335) by Lorenzetti, Ambrogio (1285-c.1348); Chiesa di Sant Agostino, Siena, Tuscany

Aztec civilization: worship of the god Huitzilopochtli. Central America, mid-14th century
XEE4159065 Aztec civilization: worship of the god Huitzilopochtli. Central America, mid-14th century. Engraving in " Journal des Voyages" of September 3, 1899

Jean de Labadie - Portrait of Jean de Labadie - English pietist 1610-1674
XEE4160066 Jean de Labadie - Portrait of Jean de Labadie - English pietist 1610-1674 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Convulsionary practices (Convulsionnaires of Saint-Medard) - Jansenism
XEE4163330 Convulsionary practices (Convulsionnaires of Saint-Medard) - Jansenism: the convulsionaries (Jansenist fanatics) of the cemetery Saint Medard (Saint-Medard) under Louis XV

Feast of Santa Rosalia of Palermo (1130-1160), patron saint of Palermo - The feast of
XEE4156702 Feast of Santa Rosalia of Palermo (1130-1160), patron saint of Palermo - The feast of Santa Rosalia - (the patron saint of Palermo in Italy)

Ancient Rome: Triumphator to the Capitol to make offerings to Jupiter - Chromolithography
LSE4103938 Ancient Rome: Triumphator to the Capitol to make offerings to Jupiter - Chromolithography Liebig, v.1900 by French School

The Thugs of India: Halt at the Shrine of Ganesh (oil on canvas)
2637286 The Thugs of India: Halt at the Shrine of Ganesh (oil on canvas) by Schoefft, August Theodor (1809-88); 113.8x186 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Hungarian, out of copyright

Marble head of a Ptolemaic queen, c. 270-50 B. C. (marble)
3615977 Marble head of a Ptolemaic queen, c.270-50 B.C. (marble) by Greek, (3rd century BC); 38.1 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The Triumphant Procession of Dionysos, detail of Seilenos riding his donkey
696755 The Triumphant Procession of Dionysos, detail of Seilenos riding his donkey. House of Aion, Paphos, Cyprus (mosaic) by Roman, (3rd century AD); House of Aion, Kato Paphos

The Triumphant Procession of Dionysos, detail of two centaurs, House of Aion, Paphos
617885 The Triumphant Procession of Dionysos, detail of two centaurs, House of Aion, Paphos, Cyprus (mosaic) by Roman, (3rd century AD); House of Aion, Kato Paphos

The Madonna del Bacio at San Marco, Venice, 1882 (oil on canvas)
XIR375724 The Madonna del Bacio at San Marco, Venice, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Meissonier, Jean-Louis Ernest (1815-91); 49 x 36 cm; Louvre, Paris

Relief ornament of a woman holding a wreath (lead)
3246859 Relief ornament of a woman holding a wreath (lead) by Greek; height: 3.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; (add.info.: The Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia)

Relief ornament of a winged goddess (lead)
3246858 Relief ornament of a winged goddess (lead) by Greek; height: 3.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; (add.info.: The Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia)

Diocletians Palace, now part of the old town of Split, Croatia. Parte del Palazzo di Diocleziano. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Nasi from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

The Eleusinian Mysteries, initiations for the cult of Demeter and Persephone based at Eleusis, Greece. The goddess Ceres sits on the Puteal on the Callirhoe well surrounded by dancing virgins

Depiction of a Roman Bacchanal or Bacchanalia
Depiction of a Roman Bacchanal from a sculpture on a labrum in the Pio Clementino Museum. Five Fauns with horns and tails and five Bacchantes in Spartan tunics dance. Baccanali

Saint George and the Dragon (oil on glass)
CHT307498 Saint George and the Dragon (oil on glass) by Serbian School (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: icon depicting the patron saint of several countries including England, Georgia)

Stela of the harpist Djedkhonsuiuefankh, Egyptian, Third Intermediate Period
XIR93798 Stela of the harpist Djedkhonsuiuefankh, Egyptian, Third Intermediate Period, (stuccoed & painted wood) by Egyptian 22nd Dynasty (945-715 BC); height: 29.5 cm; Louvre, Paris

Seated Female Figurine, from Vinca, former Yugoslavia, 5th century BC (terracotta)
AMQ121139 Seated Female Figurine, from Vinca, former Yugoslavia, 5th century BC (terracotta) by Prehistoric; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; out of copyright

Allegorical Figures, 1913 (oil on canvas)
POM114771 Allegorical Figures, 1913 (oil on canvas) by Malczewski, Jacek (1854-1929); Private Collection; Polish, out of copyright

Sarcophagus of an Apis Bull in the Serapeum, New Kingdom (photo)
JB117469 Sarcophagus of an Apis Bull in the Serapeum, New Kingdom (photo) by Egyptian 26th Dynasty (664-525 BC); Saqqara, Memphis, Egypt; eJohn Bethell; Egyptian, out of copyright

Samuel Liddell Mathers (1854-1918) 1889 (b / w photo)
RGL212682 Samuel Liddell Mathers (1854-1918) 1889 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Original rough design for the Rose-croix lamen, 1888 (ink & w / c on paper)
RGL212696 Original rough design for the Rose-croix lamen, 1888 (ink & w/c on paper) by Westcott, William Wynn (1848-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: worn by adepts of the Second)

Apparition, illustration for a literary work by Edmond Rostand (1868-1918) (oil on canvas
CHT164108 Apparition, illustration for a literary work by Edmond Rostand (1868-1918) (oil on canvas) by Clairin, Georges (1843-1919); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Ms 1847 Depiction of St. Genevieve, from a manuscript on the transport of her reliquary
CHT178727 Ms 1847 Depiction of St. Genevieve, from a manuscript on the transport of her reliquary, 1594 (gouache on paper) by French School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Sainte-Genevieve, Paris

"Le sabbat des sorcieres"(El aguelarre)
AIS5358218 " Le sabbat des sorcieres" (El aguelarre) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); Museo Lazaro Galdiano, Madrid, Spain; eIberfoto; Spanish, out of copyright

Interieur de la synagogue portugaise a Amsterdam - Interior of the Portuguese Synagogue
FIA5409205 Interieur de la synagogue portugaise a Amsterdam - Interior of the Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam, by Witte, Emanuel, de (1616/17-1692). Oil on canvas, c. 1680

Heraclius I (vers 575-641) rapporte la Vraie Croix a Jerusalem - Emperor Heraclius
FIA5407939 Heraclius I (vers 575-641) rapporte la Vraie Croix a Jerusalem - Emperor Heraclius returns the True Cross to Jerusalem, by Scarsellino (Scarsella), Ippolito (1551-1620). Oil on canvas

Neith (ou Neit) - The Godess Neith p- Peinture de Georges Clairin (1843-1919)
FIA5402920 Neith (ou Neit) - The Godess Neith p- Peinture de Georges Clairin (1843-1919), - Oil on canvas, 139, 5x96, 5 - Private Collection by Clairin

Ivan IV Vassilievitch, dit Ivan le terrible (1530-1584)
FIA5396829 Ivan IV Vassilievitch, dit Ivan le terrible (1530-1584), page de titre de Histoire merveilleuse, terrifiante et inouie - Wunderbare, erschreckliche

Cover of "The Grelot", number 732, Satirique en Couleurs
ICA4919347 Cover of " The Grelot", number 732, Satirique en Couleurs, 1885_4_19: Jules Ferry virgin and martyr - Republican - Sacred Heart of Jesus - Ferry Jules, St Sebastien

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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.