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Dove Collection (#73)

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

Background imageDove Collection: Laughing Dove on perch. The commonest South African dove, well adapted to gardens and cities

Laughing Dove on perch. The commonest South African dove, well adapted to gardens and cities
ASW-4572 Laughing Dove - on perch Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa Streptopelia senegalensis The commonest South African dove, well adapted to gardens and cities

Background imageDove Collection: Doves flutter above roofline against dawn or dusk sky one stands still

Doves flutter above roofline against dawn or dusk sky one stands still
HAR-95 Doves flutter above roofline against dawn or dusk sky, showing blurred wings. Anthony Harrison Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageDove Collection: Apostles Peter & John

Apostles Peter & John
converting the heathen in Samaria : the Holy Spirit, in the form of a dove, is in attendance, carrying a Holy Sacrament in its beak

Background imageDove Collection: French Defeat Flemish

French Defeat Flemish
The French defeat the Flemish at Rosebecque where Philip van Artevelde died with 30, 000 of his men. The white dove hovering above the king of France, was an omen of victory

Background imageDove Collection: Weber / Freischutz / Liebig5

Weber / Freischutz / Liebig5
Act three, scene five : the shooting contest - the magic bullet is guided by the devil to Caspar, not the dove that Max is aiming at

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Lohengrin Restores Godf
Lohengrin transforms the swan that pulls his boat into Elsas brother Godfrey : from now on he ll make do with a Holy Dove

Background imageDove Collection: Luther Translating

Luther Translating
MARTIN LUTHER depicted while translating the Bible, during his seclusion at the Wartburg : the Holy Spirit, in the form of a dove, inspires his labour

Background imageDove Collection: Social Scenes / Britain / 18

Social Scenes / Britain / 18
THE TIMES 2 of 2 a statue of George III presides over a well-ordered country, represented by a well tended garden

Background imageDove Collection: Girl with Doves C1890

Girl with Doves C1890
A little girl with doves

Background imageDove Collection: Ground Doves / Birds

Ground Doves / Birds
Ground Doves (Gallicolumba beccarrii: Bronze Ground Dove & Geotrygon Montana: Ruddy Quail Dove)

Background imageDove Collection: Pedro De Alcantara

Pedro De Alcantara
SAN PEDRO DE ALCANTARA (Peter of Alcantara) Spanish Franciscan divine depicted receiving inspiration from the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove

Background imageDove Collection: Guns and Butter

Guns and Butter
Reducing the war industry means building up the World Trade

Background imageDove Collection: Noah on the Ark

Noah on the Ark
Noah, on the deck of his Ark, welcomes the arrival of a dove carrying a twig, because it means that the floodwaters are subsiding

Background imageDove Collection: First Flying Device

First Flying Device
THE FIRST FLYING DEVICE a model dove was made from wood by Archytas of Tarento, (428-347 BC) it was sustained by gas and had flapping wings

Background imageDove Collection: Noahs Ark (Holbein)

Noahs Ark (Holbein)
Dove brings olive branch to Noahs Ark

Background imageDove Collection: Return of the Dove

Return of the Dove
NOAHs ARK - The Dove returns with an olive twig, showing that the Flood is receding

Background imageDove Collection: The Dove Returns - Noah

The Dove Returns - Noah
Noah welcomes the dove back to the Ark, carrying the olive leaf which tells them that the waters are receding

Background imageDove Collection: Events / Australia

Events / Australia
A Dutch crew, in the DEUYPHEN (= Dove) discover the Gulf of Carpentaria, but sail away almost at once




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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.