High Altar Collection (#9)

The Celebration of Mass on Mont Blanc, erecting an Altar on the Summit (engraving)
1062919 The Celebration of Mass on Mont Blanc, erecting an Altar on the Summit (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Celebration of Mass on Mont Blanc)

Boy taking first communion, attended to by Guardian Angel (coloured photo)
1092359 Boy taking first communion, attended to by Guardian Angel (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy taking first communion)

St Lupus of Sens rings the bell (chromolitho)
1093836 St Lupus of Sens rings the bell (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Lupus of Sens rings the bell)

Altar and sand painting giant society (colour litho)
980586 Altar and sand painting giant society (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Altar and sand painting giant society)

Zuni sand altar in Kiva of the North (colour litho)
980455 Zuni sand altar in Kiva of the North (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zuni sand altar in Kiva of the North)

Monuments and Chancel Steps, Tenby Church, 1870s. Creator: Francis Bedford
Monuments and Chancel Steps, Tenby Church, 1870s

Interior Church Looking Towards High Altar Nikols Henneman
Interior of the Church, Looking Towards the High Altar; Nikols Henneman (British, 1813 - 1893); London, England; 1847; Salted paper print; 13 × 8.3 cm (5 1, 8 × 3 1, 4 in.)

The Interior of Milan Cathedral, Looking Towards The High Altar, 1844. Artist: Thomas Higham
The Interior of Milan Cathedral, Looking Towards The High Altar, 1844. After James Duffield Harding (1798-1863). [Jennings & Chaplin, London, 1844]

Martyrdom Saint Andrew ca 1595 Oil brunaille
Artokoloro

Annunciation 1506 Oil wood Angel overall 31 1 / 8 x 25
Artokoloro

Head Bearded Man Looking Upper Left Saint Ambrose
Artokoloro

Design high altar Gesu Nuovo Naples 1700-1773
Artokoloro

The Completion of the Cologne Cathedral, Germany. Kolner Dom. the Choir and High Altar and the Great Bell

Altarpiece showing the Life of Christ, detail of the Crucifixion, 1508-17 (oil on panel)
XIR905031 Altarpiece showing the Life of Christ, detail of the Crucifixion, 1508-17 (oil on panel) by Cranach, Lucas the Elder (1472-1553) (after); St

High Altar of St Alphonsus Liguori, Limerick, Ireland, illustration from The Builder
XJF495467 High Altar of St Alphonsus Liguori, Limerick, Ireland, illustration from The Builder, 1865 (engraving) by Irish School

Virgin and Child with angel musicians (oil on canvas) (detail of 33414)
BAL33413 Virgin and Child with angel musicians (oil on canvas) (detail of 33414) by Veronese, (Paolo Caliari) (1528-88); San Sebastiano, Venice, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Virgin and Child with angel musicians and Saints (oil on canvas)
BAL33414 Virgin and Child with angel musicians and Saints (oil on canvas) by Veronese, (Paolo Caliari) (1528-88); San Sebastiano, Venice, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Interior of a St. Peters, Rome (oil on canvas)
BAL196419 Interior of a St. Peter s, Rome (oil on canvas) by Pannini or Panini, Giovanni Paolo (1691/2-1765); 106x175 cm; Arkhangelsk Museum, Russia; Italian, out of copyright

The East window over the high altar created by Clayton and Bell in 1878, Grace Church Episcopal, New York, United States of America, North America

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The high altar holds a sacred place in religious spaces, symbolizing the heart of worship and devotion. In Westminster Abbey, London, its grandeur commands attention as it stands tall amidst the awe-inspiring architecture. The choir and high altar of St. Paul's Cathedral in Great Britain also exude a sense of reverence and spirituality. Traveling to Venice, we find ourselves captivated by the High Altar of the Church of SS. Giovanni e Paolo. Its delicate artistry on paper showcases intricate details that depict stories from the New Testament. A glimpse into history takes us to Saint James the Major's Silver Altar, where an antependium reveals scenes such as the slaughter of innocents and Judas' betrayal. This masterpiece crafted between 1287-1456 is a testament to artistic skill and storytelling. Engaging engravings transport us further back in time, depicting Mattathias fiercely defending his faith against idolatry during Ancient Greece's reigns. Returning to Saint James' Silver Altar, we witness more episodes from the New Testament beautifully depicted on its antependium – including martyrdoms and annunciations – all masterfully created by Andrea di Jacopo d'. Intriguingly, even historical events found their way into altars like Knut IV's death in Denmark's Saint Albanus Church. Christian Albrecht von Benzon immortalized this tragic moment with oil on canvas at Fyns Kunstmuseum. From London to Venice and beyond, these altars stand as testaments to human creativity intertwined with spiritual devotion throughout centuries past.