Eveque Collection (#9)

The extraction of the heart of St Ignatius. Detail of st Barnaba altarpiece
LRI4602965 The extraction of the heart of St Ignatius. Detail of st Barnaba altarpiece (Tempera on wood, 1487) by Botticelli

StSabina of Spolete before the governor of Tuscany Venustiano
LRI4607963 StSabina of Spolete before the governor of Tuscany Venustiano (tempera and gold leaf on wood, 1335-1342) by Lorenzetti, Pietro (c.1280-1348); National Gallery, London

Portraits and costumes of a warrior, an eveque, a king and a queen in the 6th century
JLJ4635207 Portraits and costumes of a warrior, an eveque, a king and a queen in the 6th century, engraving - private collection by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info)

Saint Protasius, patron of Milan, early 20th century (postcard)
LRI4629193 Saint Protasius, patron of Milan, early 20th century (postcard) by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint protais, eveque of Milan Pious image. Postcard)

Portrait of Joseph Hall (1574-1656) English Eveque
GIA4713266 Portrait of Joseph Hall (1574-1656) English Eveque by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hundred Years War: Joan of Arc (1412-1431) in the prison in Rouen
GIA4727005 Hundred Years War: Joan of Arc (1412-1431) in the prison in Rouen. In 1431, Jeanne d Arc, accused of heresie, was imprisoned in the dungeon of Philippe Augustes chateau in Rouen

The bishop ecclesia (Detail of mosaics, 6th century)
LRI4674204 The bishop ecclesia (Detail of mosaics, 6th century) by Byzantine School, (6th century); Sant Apollinare Nuovo, Ravenna, Italy; (add.info.: Byzantine Art: " Ecclesio)

Saint Nicholas of Myra or Bari presents the pupils of Galeazzo Rovelli to the Virgin with
LRI4687945 Saint Nicholas of Myra or Bari presents the pupils of Galeazzo Rovelli to the Virgin with the child on the throne

Cloviss baptism in Reims on 25 December 496. Painting by Francois Louis Dejuinne
JLJ4689237 Cloviss baptism in Reims on 25 December 496. Painting by Francois Louis Dejuinne (1786-1844), 1837. Oil on canvas. Dim: 1, 45 x 1, 88m

Virgin and Child with the Saints Hugh of Avalon (or of Lincoln
LRI4695616 Virgin and Child with the Saints Hugh of Avalon (or of Lincoln) and Saint Hugh of Grenoble (or of Chateauneuf)

Saint Francis de Sales. 18th century (painting)
LRI4697407 Saint Francis de Sales. 18th century (painting) by Pianca, Giuseppe Antonio (1703-57); Palazzo Bianco, Genoa, Italy; (add.info)

XII Siecle, Ulger, Eveque d Angers (engraving)
5220253 XII Siecle, Ulger, Eveque d Angers (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: XII Siecle, Ulger, Eveque d Angers)

CARCASSONNE / EVEQUE 1910
Carcassonne: viewed from the Tour de lEveque (Bishops Tower) Date: circa 1910

Drawings Prints, Print, Rainauld d Este, Cardinal, Eveque, de, Reggio, Artist
Drawings and Prints, Print, Rainauld d Este, Cardinal Eveque de Reggio, Artist, Gregoire Huret, French, Lyon 1606-1670 Paris, Huret, Gregoire, French, 1606, 1670, 17th century, 1720

The Apotheosis of St. Thomas Aquinas, 1631 (oil on canvas)
XJL54281 The Apotheosis of St. Thomas Aquinas, 1631 (oil on canvas) by Zurbaran, Francisco de (1598-1664); 486x385 cm; Museo de Bellas Artes, Seville

The Solemn Entry of Monseigneur Nicolas-Joseph de Paris as Bishop of Orleans in 734
XIR397954 The Solemn Entry of Monseigneur Nicolas-Joseph de Paris as Bishop of Orleans in 734, 1745 (oil on canvas) by Natoire, Charles Joseph (1700-77); 375 x 490 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Orleans

The Mass of St. Basil, before 1747 (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)
XIR287062 The Mass of St. Basil, before 1747 (oil on canvas) (b/w photo) by Subleyras, Pierre (1699-1749); 134x77 cm; Louvre, Paris

Head of a bishop, from the The Vallardi Album (pen & ink on paper) (b / w photo)
XIR242748 Head of a bishop, from the The Vallardi Album (pen & ink on paper) (b/w photo) by Pisanello, Antonio (1395-1455); Louvre, Paris, France; Italian, out of copyright

Monseigneur de Montmorency-Laval (1623-1708) Bishop of Canada (oil on canvas)
XIR180996 Monseigneur de Montmorency-Laval (1623-1708) Bishop of Canada (oil on canvas) by French School, (17th century); Societe des Missions Etrangeres, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Francois de Sales (1567-1622) (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR170284 Portrait of Francois de Sales (1567-1622) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Morin, Jean (1600-50); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Bishop and Prince of Geneva; ); French

Cornelius Jansen (1585-1638) Bishop of Ypres (oil on canvas)
XIR197216 Cornelius Jansen (1585-1638) Bishop of Ypres (oil on canvas) by Duthielt, L. (17th century); ChAteau de Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

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"Eveque: A Glimpse into the Ecclesiastical World" Step back in time to witness significant moments in religious history and explore the captivating world of eveques, or bishops. From the baptism of Clovis I by Saint Remi to excommunication disputes, these influential figures played a crucial role in shaping Christianity. In a stunning oil painting from the late 15th to early 16th century, we witness the solemn baptism of Clovis I in Reims by Saint Remi. The eveque stands tall, wearing a majestic mitre and holding an episcopal butt, symbolizing his authority and connection to divinity. Religious costumes throughout history provide further insight into their significance. On one side, Pope Leon XIII sits regally while a cardinal dons prelatice screed attire. On the other side, an eveque wears a coat alongside another bishop with a mitre and crosier – symbols of spiritual leadership. Traveling back even further through time reveals fascinating glimpses into medieval ecclesiastical life. From priests adorned in 10th-century garments to popes and eveques sporting elaborate mitres and butts during the 11th and 12th centuries respectively - each outfit reflects its era's unique style. Notable events involving eveques also come alive through artistry. In one fresco dating back to 1457, St Eleutherius of Tournai refuses entrance into Milan's church for Roman Emperor Theodosius I as part of his excommunication punishment for wrongdoing. Funeral rites were equally important within religious communities. A mesmerizing scene from the 14th century depicts mourners surrounding the body of an esteemed bishop lying in state adorned with vestments while candles flicker nearby – honoring his memory.