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Dove Collection (#4)

The dove, a timeless symbol of peace and divinity, is depicted in various forms of art across the globe. In St

Background imageDove Collection: Saints Presenting a Devout Woman to the Virgin and Child, 1720s (oil on canvas)

Saints Presenting a Devout Woman to the Virgin and Child, 1720s (oil on canvas)
XOS5880084 Saints Presenting a Devout Woman to the Virgin and Child, 1720s (oil on canvas) by Pittoni, Giovanni Battista (1687-1767); 185x149 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageDove Collection: French postcard with floral elements, 1900

French postcard with floral elements, 1900
3665702 French postcard with floral elements, 1900 by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: French postcard with floral elements 1900.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageDove Collection: French greeting card with floral elements, 1900

French greeting card with floral elements, 1900
3665769 French greeting card with floral elements, 1900; (add.info.: French greeting card with floral elements 1900.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageDove Collection: French birthday card with floral elements, 1900

French birthday card with floral elements, 1900
3665751 French birthday card with floral elements, 1900; (add.info.: French birthday card with floral elements 1900.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageDove Collection: French 19th century illustration showing the resurrection of Christ

French 19th century illustration showing the resurrection of Christ
5306232 French 19th century illustration showing the resurrection of Christ; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageDove Collection: An illustration depicting the creation of the universe, 17th century (engraving)

An illustration depicting the creation of the universe, 17th century (engraving)
5311256 An illustration depicting the creation of the universe, 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: From a cloud, representing God the Father, comes forth the Word of Words, represented by Fiat)

Background imageDove Collection: Representation of the Degrees of Man's Age Engraving 1820 Civica raccolta delle stampe Bertarelli

Representation of the Degrees of Man's Age Engraving 1820 Civica raccolta delle stampe Bertarelli, Milan
BEN5478758 Representation of the Degrees of Man's Age Engraving 1820 Civica raccolta delle stampe Bertarelli, Milan; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

Background imageDove Collection: Leviticus: The Ritual of Atonement, Sacrifice of a Year-Old Lamb

Leviticus: The Ritual of Atonement, Sacrifice of a Year-Old Lamb, a Dove and a Dove - Engraving from a Bible by Louis
FGL5483243 Leviticus: The Ritual of Atonement, Sacrifice of a Year-Old Lamb, a Dove and a Dove - Engraving from a Bible by Louis Isaac Lemaistre De Sacy (1613-1684)

Background imageDove Collection: Leviticus; penance offering, two shepherds bring a lamb and two doves to the temple for sacrifice

Leviticus; penance offering, two shepherds bring a lamb and two doves to the temple for sacrifice - print from a bible
FGL5500228 Leviticus; penance offering, two shepherds bring a lamb and two doves to the temple for sacrifice - print from a bible, c. 1900 (engraving; Private Collection; Fototeca Gilardi

Background imageDove Collection: English Mondain and Cravate varieties of pigeon, Columba livia

English Mondain and Cravate varieties of pigeon, Columba livia, on farm buildings and European turtle dove
FLO4598079 English Mondain and Cravate varieties of pigeon, Columba livia, on farm buildings and European turtle dove, Streptopelia turtur, near nest with eggs

Background imageDove Collection: The Bapteme of Christ Painting by Reynaud Levieux (1613-1694) 1694 Sun

The Bapteme of Christ Painting by Reynaud Levieux (1613-1694) 1694 Sun. 312x263 cm Chapel of the Black Penitents
JEB4886762 The Bapteme of Christ Painting by Reynaud Levieux (1613-1694) 1694 Sun. 312x263 cm Chapel of the Black Penitents

Background imageDove Collection: Angel flying in the sky with a dove in his hands. 19th century colour engraving

Angel flying in the sky with a dove in his hands. 19th century colour engraving
NWI4914851 Angel flying in the sky with a dove in his hands. 19th century colour engraving.; (add.info.: Angel flying in the sky with a dove in his hands)

Background imageDove Collection: Nicholas II (1868 - 1919) Tsar of Russia

Nicholas II (1868 - 1919) Tsar of Russia
2603887 Nicholas II (1868 - 1919) Tsar of Russia; (add.info.: Nicholas II (1868 - 1919) Tsar of Russia from 1894. embracing Pallas - Athene (Minerva) the ancient goddess of Wisdom

Background imageDove Collection: John the Baptist baptising Jesus. Bible Mark 1. 9. Copperplate engraving c1808

John the Baptist baptising Jesus. Bible Mark 1. 9. Copperplate engraving c1808
535955 John the Baptist baptising Jesus. Bible Mark 1. 9. Copperplate engraving c1808; (add.info.: John the Baptist baptising Jesus. Bible Mark 1. 9)

Background imageDove Collection: St Thomas Aquinas (c1225-1274) Italian philosopher and theologian. Joined Dominican order

St Thomas Aquinas (c1225-1274) Italian philosopher and theologian. Joined Dominican order
532062 St Thomas Aquinas (c1225-1274) Italian philosopher and theologian. Joined Dominican order and studied under Albertus Magnus at Cologne

Background imageDove Collection: A medley in black and white (engraving)

A medley in black and white (engraving)
8631192 A medley in black and white (engraving) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A medley in black and white. Illustration from Black and White)

Background imageDove Collection: Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630718 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDove Collection: Animals from heraldry (litho)

Animals from heraldry (litho)
8673161 Animals from heraldry (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The heraldic zoo that never was)

Background imageDove Collection: St Valentine's Day in the last century (coloured engraving)

St Valentine's Day in the last century (coloured engraving)
8647818 St Valentine's Day in the last century (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Valentine's Day in the last century)

Background imageDove Collection: Drinking doves (mosaic)

Drinking doves (mosaic)
6384203 Drinking doves (mosaic); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania, Italy; (add.info.: Drinking doves, colombe che si abbeverano); Photo © Stefano Baldini

Background imageDove Collection: Holy Spirit, Jesus, Virgin Mary and God. Trinity. Fresco. Saint Catarina church

Holy Spirit, Jesus, Virgin Mary and God. Trinity. Fresco. Saint Catarina church ( Chiesa di Santa Caterina ). Varazze
7137048 Holy Spirit, Jesus, Virgin Mary and God. Trinity. Fresco. Saint Catarina church ( Chiesa di Santa Caterina ). Varazze. Italy.; Varazze, Liguria, Italy; © Pascal Deloche/Godong

Background imageDove Collection: Polyptych of the Baptism of Christ, 16th century (painting)

Polyptych of the Baptism of Christ, 16th century (painting)
8832403 Polyptych of the Baptism of Christ, 16th century (painting) by Unknown Artist, (16th century); Parrocchiale, Razzo, Imperia

Background imageDove Collection: Polyptych of the Baptism of Christ, 1495 (tempera on panel)

Polyptych of the Baptism of Christ, 1495 (tempera on panel)
8832399 Polyptych of the Baptism of Christ, 1495 (tempera on panel) by Brea, Ludovico (c.1450-1523); 316x235 cm; Convento di San Domenico, Taggia, Imperia

Background imageDove Collection: Postcard with a smiling girl has a dove picking up her letter from a window

Postcard with a smiling girl has a dove picking up her letter from a window. Start of the 20th century
LET4395571 Postcard with a smiling girl has a dove picking up her letter from a window. Start of the 20th century. by French School

Background imageDove Collection: Parish museum. Painting. The Virgin in a garland (Virgen de la Soledad). Oil on canvas. 17th century

Parish museum. Painting. The Virgin in a garland (Virgen de la Soledad). Oil on canvas. 17th century
6265816 Parish museum. Painting. The Virgin in a garland (Virgen de la Soledad). Oil on canvas. 17th century.; Museo Parroquial de Tapices de Pastrana, Guadalajara

Background imageDove Collection: Illustration from the Grand Catechism for Families'. 1907

Illustration from the Grand Catechism for Families'. 1907
5306051 Illustration from the Grand Catechism for Families'. 1907; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageDove Collection: Greeting card depicting a girl on a dove carrying a basket loaded with flowers

Greeting card depicting a girl on a dove carrying a basket loaded with flowers
JAB5037001 Greeting card depicting a girl on a dove carrying a basket loaded with flowers. Chromolithography of the late 19th century; (add.info)

Background imageDove Collection: The Holy Trinity and Saint Francois of Assisi, Saint Jordan of Saxony (died 1237)

The Holy Trinity and Saint Francois of Assisi, Saint Jordan of Saxony (died 1237)
VEN5034007 The Holy Trinity and Saint Francois of Assisi, Saint Jordan of Saxony (died 1237) and Saint Charles Borromee (Carlo Borromeo)" Painting by Jacopo Borbone

Background imageDove Collection: First World War: Patriotic Map showing the arrival of the hairy on leave by train

First World War: Patriotic Map showing the arrival of the hairy on leave by train and titled en Vitesse, 1918
LUX4744135 First World War: Patriotic Map showing the arrival of the hairy on leave by train and titled en Vitesse, 1918; (add.info.: World War I - War 14-18 (1914-1918) - World War I (WWI or WW1)

Background imageDove Collection: Brittany, Group of Statues representing Judge Saint Yves rendering justice, 1870

Brittany, Group of Statues representing Judge Saint Yves rendering justice, 1870
LUX4708777 Brittany, Group of Statues representing Judge Saint Yves rendering justice, 1870; (add.info.: Brittany, Group of Statues representing Judge Saint Yves rendering justice)

Background imageDove Collection: Man and woman in love. Kiss in the moonlight. The man is dressed in a pierrot and kisses Colombine

Man and woman in love. Kiss in the moonlight. The man is dressed in a pierrot and kisses Colombine
IMB4827209 Man and woman in love. Kiss in the moonlight. The man is dressed in a pierrot and kisses Colombine. Postcard around 1900; (add.info.: Man and woman in love. Kiss in the moonlight)

Background imageDove Collection: Valentine's Day Greetings: Cupid holds a heart. 19th century chromolithography

Valentine's Day Greetings: Cupid holds a heart. 19th century chromolithography
IMB4827400 Valentine's Day Greetings: Cupid holds a heart. 19th century chromolithography; (add.info.: Valentine's Day Greetings: Cupid holds a heart)

Background imageDove Collection: First World War: France, Little girl called 'Young France' asks for peace to arrive, 1918

First World War: France, Little girl called "Young France" asks for peace to arrive, 1918
LUX4735613 First World War: France, Little girl called "Young France" asks for peace to arrive, 1918; (add.info.: First World War - War 14-18 (1914-1918) - World War I (WWI or WW1): France

Background imageDove Collection: A British monoplane versus an Etrich-Rumpler Taube German monoplane during WWI (litho)

A British monoplane versus an Etrich-Rumpler Taube German monoplane during WWI (litho)
3252901 A British monoplane versus an Etrich-Rumpler Taube German monoplane during WWI (litho); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDove Collection: Ornithology: 'Zenaida Galapagoensis' Galapagos dove observed

Ornithology: "Zenaida Galapagoensis" Galapagos dove observed and described by Charles Darwin during his
FAT4301230 Ornithology: "Zenaida Galapagoensis" Galapagos dove observed and described by Charles Darwin during his expedition aboard the Beagle

Background imageDove Collection: Peru, South America, 18th century

Peru, South America, 18th century
3618319 Peru, South America, 18th century; (add.info.: Peru, South America, 18th century. Plane of the inlet of Pisco, located on the coast of Peru, at 13 degrees 40 austral latitude)

Background imageDove Collection: I'm watching you

I'm watching you
Angelica Diehn

Background imageDove Collection: Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630738 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDove Collection: Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630705 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDove Collection: Le Triomphe de la religion, 1802

Le Triomphe de la religion, 1802
1575008 Le Triomphe de la religion, 1802; (add.info.: Le Triomphe de la religion. Cartoon shows Pope Pius VII, Cardinal Caprara)

Background imageDove Collection: Front Cover of Holoubek or The Wild Dove, by Antonin Dvorak

Front Cover of Holoubek or The Wild Dove, by Antonin Dvorak
GIA1079648 Front Cover of Holoubek or The Wild Dove, by Antonin Dvorak; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wild Dove (also known as The Wood Dove; Czech: Holoubek), Op. 110, B

Background imageDove Collection: Souls released from purgatory welcomed into the presence of the Trinity, God the Father

Souls released from purgatory welcomed into the presence of the Trinity, God the Father, Son and Holy Ghost (dove)
542806 Souls released from purgatory welcomed into the presence of the Trinity, God the Father, Son and Holy Ghost (dove), by the Virgin Mary

Background imageDove Collection: Dirk, Dive, Dock, Doll, Dome, Door, Dove, Draw, Dray, Drum, Duck, Face (engraving)

Dirk, Dive, Dock, Doll, Dome, Door, Dove, Draw, Dray, Drum, Duck, Face (engraving)
8649994 Dirk, Dive, Dock, Doll, Dome, Door, Dove, Draw, Dray, Drum, Duck, Face (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dirk, Dive, Dock, Doll, Dome)

Background imageDove Collection: The Temptation of Saint Jerome, 1541-48 (oil on panel)

The Temptation of Saint Jerome, 1541-48 (oil on panel)
5860715 The Temptation of Saint Jerome, 1541-48 (oil on panel) by Vasari, Giorgio (1511-74); 166.5--121.9 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: By Giorgio Vasari)

Background imageDove Collection: Noah sends out a dove from the ark to find dry land after the great flood

Noah sends out a dove from the ark to find dry land after the great flood, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665377 Noah sends out a dove from the ark to find dry land after the great flood, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore

Background imageDove Collection: Engraving depicting a Turtle Dove (left) and an African Ground Dove (right), 19th century

Engraving depicting a Turtle Dove (left) and an African Ground Dove (right), 19th century
5309019 Engraving depicting a Turtle Dove (left) and an African Ground Dove (right), 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Turtle Dove (left) and an African Ground Dove (right)

Background imageDove Collection: Preparatory drawing for the engraving by C. du Bosc, for the Chapel Bible of the Royal Marine

Preparatory drawing for the engraving by C. du Bosc, for the Chapel Bible of the Royal Marine College
MMM5484604 Preparatory drawing for the engraving by C. du Bosc, for the Chapel Bible of the Royal Marine College. Work (43x26.6 cm) by James Thornhill (1675-1734), early 18th century

Background imageDove Collection: Madonna with Child between the saints Michael and Peter martyr, c.1510 (tempera on panel)

Madonna with Child between the saints Michael and Peter martyr, c.1510 (tempera on panel)
7294094 Madonna with Child between the saints Michael and Peter martyr, c.1510 (tempera on panel); Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, Prato




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The dove, a timeless symbol of peace and divinity, is depicted in various forms of art across the globe. In St. Peter's Basilica, a stunning stained glass window showcases the Holy Spirit dove, radiating its ethereal light upon worshippers. Joseph Plecnik's masterpiece in Vienna's Heiliggeistkirche church captures the gracefulness of the holy spirit dove with intricate details that mesmerize all who behold it. St. Teresa of Avila, immortalized on canvas, gazes at us with serene eyes as a gentle dove perches nearby, representing her connection to divine inspiration. The Coronation of the Virgin Mary at Fatima Basilica transports us to Portugal where we witness an awe-inspiring display of faith and devotion. A collared dove finds solace on a perch, reminding us that even amidst chaos and turmoil, there is always a tranquil refuge waiting for us. In flight, carrying an olive branch in its beak through digital manipulation techniques adds another layer of symbolism - hope and reconciliation prevail even during challenging times. Saint John of the Cross' engraving captivates our imagination with vibrant colors that breathe life into his spiritual journey. An anonymous artist brings Noah's Ark to life through tempera on panel; within this biblical tale lies hope for humanity's redemption. The Coronation Regalia of Britain holds historical significance as symbols passed down through generations - among them rests the delicate image of a dove embodying peace within royal traditions. In Annunciation paintings throughout history like "Madonna and Child with Saints, " doves appear as messengers from above announcing miraculous events unfolding before our very eyes. Traveling back in time to 1913 Dove Holes in Derbyshire reveals bustling streets filled with everyday life; yet amidst it all stands tranquility embodied by these peaceful creatures soaring above rooftops. Finally, Cornwall's dovecotes provide shelter for fantail doves whose elegant presence adds charm to the picturesque landscape.