Followers Collection (#3)

The ascent of Mont Blanc made easy: a suggestion to the followers of Mr Albert Smith. A very relaxed Victorian man is transported to the top of the mountain on a giant pair of retractable mechanical

Dance of the whirling Dervishes of Mawlawi Tawagozi. Sufi Dervishes in tall hats dance in a circle to accompaniment by musicians on drums, psaltery and sistrum. Ballo dei Dervisch Mewlewi

Relief (stone)
LIT372599 Relief (stone) by Indonesian School, (9th Century); Temple of Borobudur, Central Java, Indonesia; (add.info.: 9th century Mahayana Buddhist monument comprising six square platforms topped)

Triple deities of the ancient Germans, Mairae or Mairabus
The triple deities or mother goddesses of the ancient Germans, Mairae or Mairabus. Inscribed: In honorem Domits divinae diis Mairabus Dee madri o matrone

Anabaptists of Philadelphia witness a full immersion baptism in a river (colour litho)
PNP268151 Anabaptists of Philadelphia witness a full immersion baptism in a river (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Window depicting the disciples asleep in Gethsemane (stained glass)
PC345106 Window depicting the disciples asleep in Gethsemane (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Laon Cathedral, Laon, France; French, out of copyright

Group of disciples mourning the death of Buddha, from the interior of Cave 17 (fresco)
EAM162624 Group of disciples mourning the death of Buddha, from the interior of Cave 17 (fresco) by Indian School, (5th century); Ajanta, Maharashtra

Christs Disciples (engraving)
5210233 Christs Disciples (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christs Disciples)

The Destruction of Korah and his Followers (engraving)
5200512 The Destruction of Korah and his Followers (engraving) by Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Julius (1794-1872) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Destruction of Korah and his Followers)

Detail of a lintel from My Son showing a king protected by parasols (stone)
LIT372814 Detail of a lintel from My Son showing a king protected by parasols (stone) by Cham School, (9th Century); Cham Museum, Danang

Tipoo Sultans body was found buried beneath those of his followers (colour litho)
871949 Tipoo Sultans body was found buried beneath those of his followers (colour litho) by Skelton, Joseph Ratcliffe (fl.1888-1916); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Triumphant Procession of Dionysos, detail of two centaurs, House of Aion, Paphos
696746 The Triumphant Procession of Dionysos, detail of two centaurs, House of Aion, Paphos, Cyprus (mosaic) by Roman, (3rd century AD); House of Aion, Kato Paphos

A centaur charms a Maenad, detail from The Triumphant Procession of Dionysos
696744 A centaur charms a Maenad, detail from The Triumphant Procession of Dionysos, House of Aion, Paphos, Cyprus (mosaic) by Roman, (3rd century AD); House of Aion, Kato Paphos

Parting of Patrick Hamilton from his friends at the stake
621383 Parting of Patrick Hamilton from his friends at the stake, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Ms 18 fol. 14 The Acolytes of David, from a psalter (vellum)
XIR186203 Ms 18 fol.14 The Acolytes of David, from a psalter (vellum) by French School, (9th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Angers, France; French, out of copyright

Deans Eye rose window (stained glass)
PC340038 Deans Eye rose window (stained glass) by English School, (13th century); Lincoln Cathedral, Lincolnshire, UK; (add.info.: image depicts Christ teaching at the temple; ); English

King Alfred at Athelney, Somerset, with his followers, c. 1880 (w / c on paper)
478407 King Alfred at Athelney, Somerset, with his followers, c.1880 (w/c on paper) by Scott, William Bell (1811-90) & Boyd

Socrates drinking the cup of hemlock, 1787-90 (plaster)
3497496 Socrates drinking the cup of hemlock, 1787-90 (plaster) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822); 126x277 cm; Fondazione Cariplo, Milan, Lombardy

Consider the Lilies of the Field, 1929 (chromolithograph)
2622457 Consider the Lilies of the Field, 1929 (chromolithograph) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Synagogue Interior
Interior of a synagogue during a daily service

Xaca, Japanese Deity
Japanese deity Xaca Date: 1737

Xantai, Japanese Deity
Japanese deity, Xantai Date: 1737

Idol of Canon
Canon idol (also referred to as kannon, kwannon) Date: 1737

Japanese Preacher
A Japanese Preacher haranguing (preaching to) the people who are assembled to worship their Tuteler-Idol. Date: 1760

Supreme Deity Amaterasu
The supreme deity who according to the Japanese created the world. Amaterasu is known as the supreme Japanese deity. Records of her worship have been found in some of the oldest records of Japanese

Interior of the Temple of Quannon (Kannon) Kannon (Kwannon, Quannon) personifies compassion and is one of the most widely worshipped deities in Asia and Japan throughout both ancient

The Gorton Party Attacked at Shawomet
The Gorton party attacked at Shawomet; a line of soldiers from Massachusetts fire towards a block-house, at Shawomet, in order to capture and bring Samuel Gorton to court in Boston

Amida deity, Japan
Amida (also known as Amitabha or Amitayus), is a celestial buddha according to the scriptures of Mahayana Buddhism. Amida is the principal buddha in Pure Land Buddhism, (Mahayana Buddhism)

Paraguay Women at Camp
Three women, wives or bed partners of soldiers during the Paraguayan War, make camp. Sitting by a thatched building, three women make food on a smoke fire, a child standing by them. Date: 1867

The War in the Soudan, Arab Sheikh and his Followers visiting Baker Pasha in Camp at Souakim (engraving)
1622636 The War in the Soudan, Arab Sheikh and his Followers visiting Baker Pasha in Camp at Souakim (engraving) by Woodville

The Bechuana Rising, the Rebel Chief Galishwe and Some of his Followers (b / w photo)
1598023 The Bechuana Rising, the Rebel Chief Galishwe and Some of his Followers (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bechuana Rising)

The Sicilian Expedition, Departure of Garibaldi and his Followers from Genoa on the Night of the 5 May (engraving)
1098795 The Sicilian Expedition, Departure of Garibaldi and his Followers from Genoa on the Night of the 5 May (engraving) by English School

Sketches from South Africa, the Eldest Son of the Late Kaffir Chief Sandilli
1059923 Sketches from South Africa, the Eldest Son of the Late Kaffir Chief Sandilli and his Followers awaiting trial in the Yard of the Court House, King Williams Town (engraving) by Fripp

The fountain-head of knowledge (litho)
979557 The fountain-head of knowledge (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fountain-head of knowledge)

The French in Madagascar, Places and People in the Island (engraving)
1045866 The French in Madagascar, Places and People in the Island (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French in Madagascar)

The Capture of Cetewayo (engraving)
1054204 The Capture of Cetewayo (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Capture of Cetewayo)

The Meet (w / c & bodycolour with gum arabic on paper)
CH401382 The Meet (w/c & bodycolour with gum arabic on paper) by Foster, Myles Birket (1825-99); 71.1x152.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Horn and his followers disguised as minstrels (litho)
3101673 Horn and his followers disguised as minstrels (litho) by Wilson, Patten (1868-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horn and his followers disguised as minstrels)

Feed my sheep (chromolitho)
724654 Feed my sheep (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Feed my sheep. Holy card printed in France by Bouasse Jeune.); © Look and Learn

View of Singapore from Fort Canning, 1846 (w / c on paper)
LIT389546 View of Singapore from Fort Canning, 1846 (w/c on paper) by Thomson, John Turnbull (1821-84); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dancing sixteen-armed Shiva (stone)
LIT372820 Dancing sixteen-armed Shiva (stone) by Cham School, (10th Century); Cham Museum, Danang, Vietnam; (add.info.: major Hindu deity; ); Photo eLuca Tettoni; out of copyright

William stumbles as he lands, but, grasping the earth with his hand, calls out that he thus takes possession of
LLM456981 William stumbles as he lands, but, grasping the earth with his hand, calls out that he thus takes possession of the English Soil, & so reassures his followers

Proclamation of the Old Pretender as King James VIII at the Edinburgh Cross
1192434 Proclamation of the Old Pretender as King James VIII at the Edinburgh Cross by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

The landing of Prince Charles AD 1745
1192433 The landing of Prince Charles AD 1745 by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cassells History of England published by Cassell and Company circa 1920 s); British

Robert the Bruce, King of Scotland, reading stories to his followers, 14th Century (colour litho)
5208326 Robert the Bruce, King of Scotland, reading stories to his followers, 14th Century (colour litho) by Skelton, J. R

Pope Leo X, excommunicating Luther as a heretic (litho)
6005031 Pope Leo X, excommunicating Luther as a heretic (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pope Leo X, excommunicating Luther as a heretic)

Vessel- Eye-cup. (A) maenad, Dionysos, (I) Gorgoneion, 530-520 BC (clay
5938181 Vessel- Eye-cup. (A) maenad, Dionysos, (I) Gorgoneion, 530-520 BC (clay, black-figured) [see also 5938170] by Greek School, (6th century BC); 10x22.3x6.0x28.8 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

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"Followers: A Tapestry of Beliefs and Movements" In the vast tapestry of history, they have played a pivotal role in shaping the course of events. From spiritual leaders to social reformists, their unwavering dedication has left an indelible mark on society. Aleister Crowley's enigmatic allure drew devoted disciples seeking enlightenment beyond conventional boundaries. Meanwhile, at The Bull Hotel in Farningham on that fateful October day in 1935, R A Draghounds meet showcased the unity and camaraderie among hunting enthusiasts. Nancy Schon's iconic "Make way for ducklings" sculpture stands as a testament to the endearing loyalty found even within nature's realm. Just as Jesus was greeted with jubilation on Palm Sunday by his ardent followers, we witness how faith can inspire devotion through centuries. The Luddites' resistance against industrialization reminds us that they can not always passive; they can be catalysts for change when faced with injustice. Silhouettes of hunting field scenes depict loyal companionship between man and beast, highlighting the deep bonds formed amidst shared pursuits. Gandhi's steadfast supporters stood alongside him before his arrest, embodying his message of nonviolence and civil disobedience. Similarly, John Wyclif and the Lollards challenged religious orthodoxy during medieval times while Norwegian Sectarians sought solace in their distinct beliefs. Jesus riding triumphantly on a donkey symbolizes humility embraced by those who follow righteous paths despite societal pressures. Mary Baker Eddy's teachings continue to resonate since June 1903 when her followers found solace within her Christian Science movement. Finally, Royal Artillery Draghunt at Eynsford in 1936 exemplifies how collective passion unites individuals across diverse backgrounds under one common pursuit – forging lifelong connections based on shared values. In this intricate mosaic of human history, it is evident that they can more than mere spectators.