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"Devotional: Exploring the Sacred through Art and Faith" Immerse yourself in the world of devotion with these captivating hints

Background imageDevotional Collection: Chromolithograph Devotional Card - The Virgin Mary

Chromolithograph Devotional Card - The Virgin Mary 1911

Background imageDevotional Collection: St Cecilia Devotional C

St Cecilia Devotional C
Roman martyr, here portrayed as the patron saint of music

Background imageDevotional Collection: Chromolithograph Devotional Card - Guardian Angel

Chromolithograph Devotional Card - Guardian Angel
Chromolithograph Devotional Card - Protection provided by your Guardian Angel. 1911

Background imageDevotional Collection: Bernadette / 1858

Bernadette / 1858
BERNADETTE SOUBIROUS in the year of her visions

Background imageDevotional Collection: Devotional Posture / Islam

Devotional Posture / Islam
Islamic attitudes of worship - some involve praying on a prayer mat

Background imageDevotional Collection: Chapel Royal choristers

Chapel Royal choristers
Seven Chapel royal boy choristers make their way along the street towards Buckingham Palace for an 11 o clock service, on the occasion of the Kings return to London

Background imageDevotional Collection: The Crucifixion, 1390. Creator: Agnolo Gaddi

The Crucifixion, 1390. Creator: Agnolo Gaddi
The Crucifixion, 1390.

Background imageDevotional Collection: The Virgin and Child, 1465. Creator: Unknown

The Virgin and Child, 1465. Creator: Unknown
The Virgin and Child, 1465.

Background imageDevotional Collection: The Holy Family with the Infant Saint John the Baptist, 1506. Creator: Fra Bartolomeo

The Holy Family with the Infant Saint John the Baptist, 1506. Creator: Fra Bartolomeo
The Holy Family with the Infant Saint John the Baptist, 1506.

Background imageDevotional Collection: Laura Hall and Orrin Johnson embracing, scene form Children of Destiny, White N.Y. Photo, 1913

Laura Hall and Orrin Johnson embracing, scene form Children of Destiny, White N.Y. Photo, 1913.

Background imageDevotional Collection: The Nativity and other Episodes from the Childhood of Christ, 1330. Creator: Pietro da Rimini

The Nativity and other Episodes from the Childhood of Christ, 1330. Creator: Pietro da Rimini
The Nativity and other Episodes from the Childhood of Christ, 1330. Four scenes from the childhood of Christ: The Nativity, The Infant Christ bathed

Background imageDevotional Collection: A monk praying, St. Francis, c.1877. Creator: Francis Seymour Haden

A monk praying, St. Francis, c.1877. Creator: Francis Seymour Haden
A monk praying, St. Francis, c.1877. The isolated figure of an austere monk - who the title indicates is Haden's image of St Francis of Assisi - looking up towards a tree with a crucifix; his

Background imageDevotional Collection: Virgin And Child With Two Angels, c1480. Creator: Matteo di Giovanni

Virgin And Child With Two Angels, c1480. Creator: Matteo di Giovanni
Virgin And Child With Two Angels, c1480. The Virgin Mary balances an unfinished miniature building on one arm, while her son Jesus raises his hand in a blessing

Background imageDevotional Collection: Virgin And Child Enthroned With Four Angels, c1460-70. Creator: Piero della Francesca

Virgin And Child Enthroned With Four Angels, c1460-70. Creator: Piero della Francesca
Virgin And Child Enthroned With Four Angels, c1460-70. The Virgin Mary and Jesus are attended by angels, whose wings are partly visible

Background imageDevotional Collection: Sheet music for the song Summer is Y-comen In

Sheet music for the song Summer is Y-comen In
5307541 Sheet music for the song Summer is Y-comen In'.; (add.info.: Sheet music for the song Summer is Y-comen In': a mid-13th century Old English song of Spring)

Background imageDevotional Collection: Purana Puri, a Fakir or holy man, whose mode of devotional discipline was the elevation of his

Purana Puri, a Fakir or holy man, whose mode of devotional discipline was the elevation of his arms above his head
530798 Purana Puri, a Fakir or holy man, whose mode of devotional discipline was the elevation of his arms above his head. His arms lost mass and shrank as a consequence

Background imageDevotional Collection: Pararum Soatuntre Perkasanund, who displayed his devotional discipline by reclining on a bed of

Pararum Soatuntre Perkasanund, who displayed his devotional discipline by reclining on a bed of iron spikes
530796 Pararum Soatuntre Perkasanund, who displayed his devotional discipline by reclining on a bed of iron spikes. These Hindu philosophers and holy men followed an ancient tradition

Background imageDevotional Collection: The Death of the Pharaoh's Firstborn Son, 1872. Creator: Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema

The Death of the Pharaoh's Firstborn Son, 1872. Creator: Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema
The Death of the Pharaoh's Firstborn Son, 1872

Background imageDevotional Collection: Mass of Saint Gregory, c.1500. Creator: Anon

Mass of Saint Gregory, c.1500. Creator: Anon
Mass of Saint Gregory, c.1500

Background imageDevotional Collection: Madonna and Child with St Andrew and St Lawrence. Creator: Niccolò Rondinelli

Madonna and Child with St Andrew and St Lawrence. Creator: Niccolò Rondinelli
Madonna and Child with St Andrew and St Lawrence, Unknown date

Background imageDevotional Collection: Madonna and Child. Creator: Master of the Castello Nativity

Madonna and Child. Creator: Master of the Castello Nativity
Madonna and Child, Unknown date

Background imageDevotional Collection: Madonna and Child with St John the Baptist and St Francis, early-mid 15th century

Madonna and Child with St John the Baptist and St Francis, early-mid 15th century. Creator: Masolino da Panicale
Madonna and Child with St John the Baptist and St Francis, early-mid 15th century

Background imageDevotional Collection: Madonna and Child with the Infant St John and Angels. Creator: Lorenzo di Credi

Madonna and Child with the Infant St John and Angels. Creator: Lorenzo di Credi
Madonna and Child with the Infant St John and Angels, Unknown date

Background imageDevotional Collection: Mother and Child in Prayer, 19th century. Creator: Eugene Francois Fines

Mother and Child in Prayer, 19th century. Creator: Eugene Francois Fines
Mother and Child in Prayer, 19th century

Background imageDevotional Collection: Madonna and Child, c1446-1447. Creator: Filippo Lippi

Madonna and Child, c1446-1447. Creator: Filippo Lippi
Madonna and Child, c1446-1447. This tender devotional image of the Madonna and Child before a gold curtain functioning as a cloth of honor retains its original frame in the shape a window frame in a

Background imageDevotional Collection: Madonna and Child, c1480. Creator: Cosimo Rosselli

Madonna and Child, c1480. Creator: Cosimo Rosselli
Madonna and Child, c1480. Against a shimmering gold background patterned with a elegant floral motif, the Madonna embraces the Infant Christ and presses her cheek against his

Background imageDevotional Collection: Man and Woman in Fancy Dress, 1847. Creator: Paul Gavarni

Man and Woman in Fancy Dress, 1847. Creator: Paul Gavarni
Man and Woman in Fancy Dress, 1847

Background imageDevotional Collection: Interior, Man Teaching Boy to Pray, c1840. Creator: Alexandre-Marie Guillemin

Interior, Man Teaching Boy to Pray, c1840. Creator: Alexandre-Marie Guillemin
Interior, Man Teaching Boy to Pray, c1840

Background imageDevotional Collection: Arab Kneeling in Prayer, c1875. Creator: Charles Bargue

Arab Kneeling in Prayer, c1875. Creator: Charles Bargue
Arab Kneeling in Prayer, c1875. Charles Bargue produced relatively few paintings and is best known for his prints and drawing manuals

Background imageDevotional Collection: Prayer on the Housetop, 1864. Creator: Alexandre Bida

Prayer on the Housetop, 1864. Creator: Alexandre Bida
Prayer on the Housetop, 1864

Background imageDevotional Collection: Madonna and Child. Detail from the 'St John Altar'. Creator: Unknown. Madonna and Child

Madonna and Child. Detail from the "St John Altar". Creator: Unknown. Madonna and Child
Madonna and Child. Detail from the "St John Altar", Unknown date

Background imageDevotional Collection: Christ with Martha and Mary. Creator: Anon

Christ with Martha and Mary. Creator: Anon
Christ with Martha and Mary, Unknown date

Background imageDevotional Collection: Interior of a Gothic Church, 1864. Creator: Émile-Antoine-François Herson

Interior of a Gothic Church, 1864. Creator: Émile-Antoine-François Herson
Interior of a Gothic Church, 1864

Background imageDevotional Collection: Aid for the Wounded (Sister of Charity), c1865. Creator: Alexandre-Marie Guillemin

Aid for the Wounded (Sister of Charity), c1865. Creator: Alexandre-Marie Guillemin
Aid for the Wounded (Sister of Charity), c1865

Background imageDevotional Collection: Young Woman with Baby Beside Wall, 19th century. Creator: Edouard de Beaumont

Young Woman with Baby Beside Wall, 19th century. Creator: Edouard de Beaumont
Young Woman with Baby Beside Wall, 19th century

Background imageDevotional Collection: Woman Kneeling in Prayer, 1864. Creator: Alexandre Couder

Woman Kneeling in Prayer, 1864. Creator: Alexandre Couder
Woman Kneeling in Prayer, 1864

Background imageDevotional Collection: Peasants Kneeling Before Shrine, c1840. Creator: Charles Ramelet

Peasants Kneeling Before Shrine, c1840. Creator: Charles Ramelet
Peasants Kneeling Before Shrine, c1840

Background imageDevotional Collection: Arab at Prayer, c1860. Creator: Charles Théodore Frère

Arab at Prayer, c1860. Creator: Charles Théodore Frère
Arab at Prayer, c1860

Background imageDevotional Collection: Three Nuns in the Portal of a Church, c1860. Creator: Armand Gautier

Three Nuns in the Portal of a Church, c1860. Creator: Armand Gautier
Three Nuns in the Portal of a Church, c1860. This painting depicts three Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul in their traditional attire (worn until the 1960s)

Background imageDevotional Collection: Shivalinga Cover with Five Faces, 16th century. Creator: Unknown

Shivalinga Cover with Five Faces, 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Shivalinga Cover with Five Faces, 16th century

Background imageDevotional Collection: Krishna Embracing the Gopis, between c1700 and c1725. Creator: Unknown

Krishna Embracing the Gopis, between c1700 and c1725. Creator: Unknown
Krishna Embracing the Gopis, between c1700 and c1725

Background imageDevotional Collection: Dhola and Maru on a Camel, c1830. Creator: Unknown

Dhola and Maru on a Camel, c1830. Creator: Unknown
Dhola and Maru on a Camel, c1830

Background imageDevotional Collection: Bangala Raga, Fifth Wife of Megha Raga, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies)

Bangala Raga, Fifth Wife of Megha Raga, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies), 1700 or earlier Creator: Unknown
Bangala Raga, Fifth Wife of Megha Raga, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies), 1700 or earlier

Background imageDevotional Collection: Madonna and Child, c1430-1450. Creator: Unknown

Madonna and Child, c1430-1450. Creator: Unknown
Madonna and Child, c1430-1450

Background imageDevotional Collection: Portrait of a Scholar or Preacher, 1529. Creator: Unknown

Portrait of a Scholar or Preacher, 1529. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Scholar or Preacher, 1529. The cap is of a type worn by scholars and preachers, among others, and the small book that the sitter holds could be a devotional work or, if he is a scholar

Background imageDevotional Collection: Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine, 16th century. Creator: Unknown

Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine, 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine, 16th century. With Saints Margaret, Dorothy, and Barbara to the left and right of Saint Catherine

Background imageDevotional Collection: The Assumption of the Virgin, early-mid 18th century. Creator: Carlo Innocenzo Carlone

The Assumption of the Virgin, early-mid 18th century. Creator: Carlo Innocenzo Carlone
The Assumption of the Virgin, early-mid 18th century

Background imageDevotional Collection: The Virgin and Child with St Martin and St Petronius, 1590. Creator: Alessandro Maganza

The Virgin and Child with St Martin and St Petronius, 1590. Creator: Alessandro Maganza
The Virgin and Child with St Martin and St Petronius, 1590




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"Devotional: Exploring the Sacred through Art and Faith" Immerse yourself in the world of devotion with these captivating hints. From chromolithograph devotional cards depicting The Virgin Mary, St Cecilia, and the Guardian Angel to Bernadette's miraculous encounter in 1858, each piece tells a unique story of faith. Experience the ethereal beauty of Chapel Royal choristers as their harmonious voices fill sacred spaces. Witness the profound devotion expressed through Islamic prayer postures that inspire spiritual connection. Step into Victorian mourning traditions with Edgar George Pottle's poignant depiction on a mourning card. Delicate white flowers adorn Easter cards, symbolizing purity and renewal, while a silver cross adds an extra touch of reverence. Marvel at an exquisite altarpiece featuring the Head of St John the Baptist crafted from alabaster and wood. Transport yourself to Italy where believers arrive by boat for evening service near Chioggia, captured in Hermann Corrodi's evocative painting. Lastly, let us not forget Saint Anne - her presence felt through a chromolithograph devotional card that invites contemplation and guidance. These glimpses into devotional art remind us of our shared human longing for transcendence and offer solace during times of introspection. May they ignite your own spiritual journey as you seek meaning beyond what meets the eye.