Halo Collection (#10)

Sketch for the church of Noisy-le-Sec: The Baptism of Christ, 1872. Creator: Alexandre Grellet
Sketch for the church of Noisy-le-Sec: The Baptism of Christ, 1872

The Virgin holding the infant Christ, a circular composition, after Reni, ca. 1600-1640. Creator: Anon
The Virgin holding the infant Christ, a circular composition, after Reni, ca. 1600-1640

Virgin and Child. Creator: Parmigianino
Virgin and Child

Maquette du décor de la chapelle des Morts (dite chapelle des Ames) église Notre-Dame... c.1836
Maquette du decor de la chapelle des Morts (dite chapelle des Ames) eglise Notre-Dame-de-Lorette : Dieu le pere, le Christ et la Vierge. Anges du Jugement dernier. Anges musiciens

Jesus with Martha and Mary, c1841. Creator: Henry Scheffer
Jesus with Martha and Mary, c1841

The Baptism of Christ. Sketch for decoration of the nave of Saint-Germain-des-Pres church, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Baptism of Christ. Sketch for decoration of the nave of Saint-Germain-des-Pres church, 1858

The Virgin seated with the Christ Child on her lap embracing her, St Joseph seen... ca. 1600-1640. Creator: Anon
The Virgin seated with the Christ Child on her lap embracing her, St Joseph seen through an archway at right, after Reni, ca. 1600-1640

Saint Luke holding a paint brush and palette, after Reni (?), 1600-1650. Creator: Anon
Saint Luke holding a paint brush and palette, after Reni (?), 1600-1650

Virgin and Child in a Church, c. 1519. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
Virgin and Child in a Church, c. 1519

The Light of the World, 1860. Creator: William Henry Simmons
The Light of the World, 1860

St. Peter, n.d. Creator: Master ES
St. Peter, n.d

Saint Jerome, 1500/99. Creator: Raphael de Mey
Saint Jerome, 1500/99

Saint John, plate four from The Four Evangelists, 1588. Creator: Jacques de Gheyn II
Saint John, plate four from The Four Evangelists, 1588

Saint Luke, plate three from The Four Evangelists, 1588. Creator: Jacques de Gheyn II
Saint Luke, plate three from The Four Evangelists, 1588

Saint Mark, plate two from The Four Evangelists, 1588. Creator: Jacques de Gheyn II
Saint Mark, plate two from The Four Evangelists, 1588

Saint Matthew, plate one from The Four Evangelists, 1588. Creator: Jacques de Gheyn II
Saint Matthew, plate one from The Four Evangelists, 1588

Saint James the Great, 1590/1605. Creator: Joannes Stradanus
Saint James the Great, 1590/1605

Saint Matthew, n.d. Creator: Cornelis de Visscher
Saint Matthew, n.d

Saint Mark, n.d. Creator: Cornelis de Visscher
Saint Mark, n.d

Saint John, n.d. Creator: Cornelis de Visscher
Saint John, n.d

Saint Luke, 1650. Creator: Cornelis de Visscher
Saint Luke, 1650

testing, test, cockpit, helmet, halo ts-live
Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain. Monday 26 February 2018. Marcus Ericsson, Sauber C37 Ferrari. World Copyright: Sam Bloxham/LAT Images ref: Digital Image _J6I8842

The Wedding of St George and the Princess Sabra, 1857. Creator: Dante Gabriel Rossetti
The Wedding of St George and the Princess Sabra, 1857. Sabra threads a lock of her hair through St Georges helmet; in the corner is the severed head of the dragon he has just killed to rescue her

Jesus Christ mosaic over door, San Babila Church, Milan
Mosaic panel over the main entrance door to the San Babila Church in Milan - once considered the third most important in the city after the Duomo and the Basilica di Sant Ambrogio

The Crucifixion, 1662. Creator: Cornelis Bloemaert
The Crucifixion, 1662

Head of Christ looking up with crown of thorns, in an oval frame, after Reni, ca. 1653-67

Emperor Justinian I - Basilica of San Vitale, Ravenna
Detail of The Emperor Justinian I (483-565), from the mosaic in the apse in the Basilica of San Vitale, Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) males in breeding colouration on rocks, with sun halo, Floreana Island, Galapagos

St. Mark from the Godescalc Gospel Lectionary, 781-783 (1947). Artist: Godescalc
St. Mark from the Godescalc Gospel Lectionary, 781-783 (1947). The Godescalc Evangelistary, Godescalc Sacramentary, Godescalc Gospels

Solar halo in deep snow-covered winter landscape at Fichtelberg at sunset, snow-covered spruces, (optical natural event that is produced by ice crystals), near Oberwiesenthal, Ore Mountains

A solar halo, an optical phenomenon that appears around the Sun, is photographed in Lima, March 15, 2011. REUTERS/Mariana Bazo(PERU - Tags: SOCIETY ENVIRONMENT IMAGES OF THE DAY)

A bird is perched on barbed wire that surrounds the Jilava prison near Bucharest February 28, 2013. A visit to the prison

A horse stands in a snow covered field in Keele, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Britain, February 27, 2018. REUTERS/Carl Recine TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A man poses for photos as solar halo is seen in the sky of Brasilia September 30, 2011. This weather phenomenon creates rainbows around the sun, and according to meteorologist

winter desert
NingYun Ye

Reproduction of an Exact Copy of the Icon "Appearance of the Virgin in the Temple", 1885. From a collection of paintings, lithographs, sketches, studies, and drawings

2018 Azerbaijan GP
BAKU CITY CIRCUIT, AZERBAIJAN - APRIL 27: Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes AMG F1, in the garage during the Azerbaijan GP at Baku City Circuit on April 27, 2018 in Baku City Circuit, Azerbaijan

Ice Diamonds
Þorsteinn H. Ingibergsson

Saint Mark, c.1410 ( tempera colours, gold leaf, gold paint & ink)
8677958 Saint Mark, c.1410 ( tempera colours, gold leaf, gold paint & ink) by Master of Egerton, (active 1405-20); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Saint George slaying the dragon, 1835 (oil on canvas)
8608391 Saint George slaying the dragon, 1835 (oil on canvas) by Ziegler, Jules Claude (1804-56); Basilique Notre Dame, Saint-Omer, France; (add.info.: Cathedrale Notre-Dame, Saint-Omer)

Saint Charles Borromeo Giving Communion to the Plague-Stricken, 1743 (oil on canvas)
8617852 Saint Charles Borromeo Giving Communion to the Plague-Stricken, 1743 (oil on canvas) by Loo, Carle van (1705-65); Cite de l'architecture et du patrimoine, Paris

The Immaculate Conception (silver)
6372746 The Immaculate Conception (silver) by Schiaffino, Francesco Maria (1688-1763) (after); Cattedrale di San Lorenzo, Genoa, Italy; (add.info.: Genoa)

Abstract of sun over water

Life of Saint James. Pilgrimage of Santiago di Compostela, 14th century (miniature)
7422860 Life of Saint James. Pilgrimage of Santiago di Compostela, 14th century (miniature) by Italian School, (14th century); (add.info.: Religion. Catholic Religion. Life of Saint James)

Saint John the Evangelist, 1620s (oil on canvas)
8601520 Saint John the Evangelist, 1620s (oil on canvas) by Domenichino (Domenico Zampieri) (1581-1641); National Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: by Domenichino Saint John)

The Madonna and Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist and a donor (oil on panel)
7485179 The Madonna and Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist and a donor (oil on panel) by Penni, Luca (1500-57); 78 x 66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Saint Mark the Evangelist, c.1450 (mixed media on canvas)
7487568 Saint Mark the Evangelist, c.1450 (mixed media on canvas) by Mantegna, Andrea (1431-1506); Stadel Museum, Frankfurt am Main, Germany; (add.info.: By Andrea Mantegna)

Portrait of a Lady with the Attributes of Saint Agatha, early 1530s (oil on canvas)
7805601 Portrait of a Lady with the Attributes of Saint Agatha, early 1530s (oil on canvas) by Piombo, Sebastiano del (S. Luciani) (c.1485-1547); 92.4 -- 75.3 cm; National Gallery, London

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"Halo: A Divine Symbol of Light and Majesty" The halo, a timeless symbol of divinity and enlightenment, has adorned religious icons throughout history. From the Greek Orthodox icon of Christ's resurrection in Thessalonica, Macedonia, Greece, to the depiction of The Holy Trinity in the 1420s, this celestial aura transcends borders and continents. Intricately painted with tempera on panel during the Renaissance period by skilled artists like William Holman Hunt, halos became synonymous with heavenly radiance. They illuminated figures such as The King of Kings and embodied Jesus as The Light of the World in his c1851-1853 masterpiece. Not limited to Christianity alone, halos also found their place in other faiths. An ancient Coptic art piece from Egypt showcases Christ alongside Abbott Mena on a wooden canvas dating back to the 7th century AD. Meanwhile, Hindu gods Krishna and Rada are depicted with divine halos in India. Even beyond religious contexts, halos continue to inspire awe-inspiring artwork worldwide. In Geneva's Taize icon or Kopan monastery's portrayal of Manjushri - the deity embodying knowledge - these radiant circles serve as a visual representation of spiritual enlightenment. Halos have stood the test of time as symbols that transcend cultures and beliefs. Whether it be St. Teresa of Avila immortalized on canvas or early 12th-century frescoes adorning Bet Maryam Church in Lalibela; they remind us that there is something greater than ourselves – an ethereal light guiding our path towards higher realms. As we gaze upon these sacred depictions across centuries and continents alike, let us remember that within each halo lies not only divine majesty but also an invitation for us all to seek illumination within ourselves – becoming beacons amidst darkness just like those depicted throughout history.