Divine Inspiration Collection

The Descent of the Holy Ghost, 1495-1505. Creators: Sandro Botticelli
The Descent of the Holy Ghost, 1495-1505

Saint Theresa praying alongside Christ, who points upwards to God the Father and the Holy Spirit, 1635-1700

The Virgin with apostles looking up towards the Holy Dove and two angels, after Reni, 1700-50. Et repleti sunt omnes Spirutu sancto - and they were all filled with the holy spirit

The Penitent Saint Mary Magdalene, kneeling before a skull and bones, 1640-60

King David (oil on canvas)
CH429885 King David (oil on canvas) by Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) (1591-1666); 223.5x170.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

When on the highest lift... plate 36 from Milton
NYL433497 When on the highest lift... plate 36 from Milton, a Poem in Two Books, c.1804-08 (hand-coloured etching) by Blake, William (1757-1827); New York Public Library

Buonaparte leaving Egypt, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1800 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO191263 Buonaparte leaving Egypt, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1800 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

St. Luke Painting the Virgin (fresco)
BEN169440 St. Luke Painting the Virgin (fresco) by Vasari, Giorgio (1511-74); Santissima Annunziata, Florence, Italy; (add.info)

The Art of Painting, 1807 (w / c on paper)
RWS137242 The Art of Painting, 1807 (w/c on paper) by Rigaud, John Francis (1742-1810); Trustees of the Royal Watercolour Society, London, UK; eRoyal Watercolour Society; French, out of copyright

St. Nicholas of Tolentino (c. 1246-1305) Protecting Empoli from the Plague
BAT192536 St. Nicholas of Tolentino (c.1246-1305) Protecting Empoli from the Plague, 1445 (tempera with gilding on panel) by Bicci di Lorenzo, (1373-1452); S

Christ on the Mount of Olives. Creator: Pieter de Bailliu
Christ on the Mount of Olives

Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata, c. 1445 / 1450. Creator: Domenico Veneziano
Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata, c. 1445/1450

Saint Bernard de Clairvaux. Creator: Jean Morin
Saint Bernard de Clairvaux

Rocky Landscape with the Stigmatisation of Saint Francis. n. d
Rocky Landscape with the Stigmatisation of Saint Francis.n.d

Rocky Landscape with the Stigmatization of St. Francis (reverse copy). Creator: Unknown
Rocky Landscape with the Stigmatization of St. Francis (reverse copy)

Descent of the Holy Ghost, 1760-90. Creator: Stefano Mulinari
Descent of the Holy Ghost, 1760-90

The Ivory Carver, from "Illustrated London News", January 31, 1857
The Ivory Carver, from " Illustrated London News", January 31, 1857

Saint Francis Xavier with a divine light emanating towards him from the upper left, with a crucifix, mitre, and book on a table at left, ca. 1623-33

Saint Francis kneeling with his arms outstretched, looking towards a cherub at upper left, 1599

The Pentecost, with the Apostles and the Virgin sitting in a circle, the Holy Spirit appearing above them, and a donor kneeling at left, 1729-40

The Blessed Henry Suso Kneeling before Eternal Wisdom, before 1650

St Francis Penitent in the Wilderness, 1575. Creator: Cornelis Cort
St Francis Penitent in the Wilderness, 1575

St Francis Receives the Stigmata, 1567. Creator: Cornelis Cort
St Francis Receives the Stigmata, 1567

The Pentecost, 1574. Creator: Claes Jansz Visscher
The Pentecost, 1574

The Holy Spirit as a bird descending with spread wings at top center; the twelve Apostles standing below gesturing to it in front of an archway, 1518

The Annunciation to Saint Joseph, 1725-75. Creator: Carlo Innocenzo Carloni
The Annunciation to Saint Joseph, 1725-75

The Pentecost, 1574. Creator: Cornelis Cort
The Pentecost, 1574

Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata, 1590-1620. Creator: Unknown
Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata, 1590-1620

Plate 6: Saint Josephs dream, with the Virgin Mary at left and an angel above who points to the Holy Spirit, 1777

Imaginaria Visio (La vision de l imagination), . n. d. Creator: Antonius Wierix
Imaginaria Visio (La vision de l imagination), .n.d

Saint Catherine of Alexandria, ca. 1630. Creator: Charles David
Saint Catherine of Alexandria, ca. 1630

Saint Cecilia playing the organ with two putti at right, ca. 1631

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"Divine Inspiration: A Glimpse into the Spiritual Realm" In the realm of art, there exists a profound connection between the human spirit and divine inspiration. Through masterpieces like "The Descent of the Holy Ghost" by Sandro Botticelli, we witness the ethereal presence of God's grace descending upon mankind. As Saint Theresa fervently prays alongside Christ, his finger pointing upwards to God the Father, we are reminded that true enlightenment comes from above. Gazing at "The Virgin with apostles looking up towards the Holy Dove and two angels, " an artwork inspired by Reni, our souls are lifted towards heavenly realms. The holy dove symbolizes purity and peace while angels serve as messengers bridging mortal existence with celestial wonders. "The Penitent Saint Mary Magdalene, " humbly kneeling before a skull and bones, invites us to reflect on life's transience. This poignant piece from 1640-60 reminds us that even in repentance lies redemption and hope for salvation. Through King David's portrait captured on canvas, we glimpse a man whose heart beats in harmony with divine melodies. His psalms echo through time as testament to how artistic expression can be divinely inspired. Milton's words come alive in "When on the highest lift. . Plate 36, " reminding us that creativity knows no bounds when touched by heavenly forces. Buonaparte leaving Egypt etching published by Hannah Humphrey further illustrates how historical events can become infused with spiritual significance. In frescoes like "St. Luke Painting the Virgin, " artists pay homage to their faith while immortalizing sacred stories through their brushstrokes. Similarly, "The Art of Painting" watercolor painting on paper captures not only technical skill but also an artist's communion with higher powers during creation. Saint Nicholas of Tolentino becomes a guardian against plague in his depiction protecting Empoli—a reminder that divine intervention can shield us from the darkest of times.