Holy Collection

Transition of St Joseph painter Matteo Chiarelli 18th Century Chapel of the confraternity of St Joseph Primatial Metropolitan

Tibetan Buddhism, snow-capped sacred Mount Kailash, or Gang Rinpoche, pilgrims trail, Kora, Ngari, Gang-Tise Mountains, Transhimalaja, Himalaja, Western Tibet, Tibet Autonomous Region

RUSSIAN ICONS: THE TRINITY. By Andrei Rublev. Wood, 1411

Holy Infant of Prague
The miraculous Holy Infant of Prague was revealed by his mother Mary to Saint Cyril of the Mother of God, a barefoot Carmelite monk, at Prague, in the 9th century

St Joseph of Cupertino
Guiseppe da Cupertino (1603- 1663) the flying friar. His birth mirrored that of Christ. A devout boy he entered the Francisan order & the miraculous levitations began

Pictures of various Hindu Gods for sale in Little India, Singapore, South East Asia

Holy Roman Catholic faith. Print showing biblical scenes related to the Roman Catholic faith, includes text of prayers, such as The Lords Prayer, The Apostles Creed, The Confiteor

Last Supper of Jesus and the Apostles
Jesus offering the Disciples wine at the Last Supper. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Icon of St. Joseph of Arimathea at Glastonbury, with the Holy Grail and the staff that flowered, by the hand of a Monk of the Brotherhood of St. Seraphim of Sarov

Tribute to Escher
Jacek Stefan

Map of Palestine and the Holy Land - all places named in their Latin form. Date: 1806

Jesus at Emmaus
Jesus blessing bread and wine at Emmaus. Hand-colored woodcut reproductioin of a Karl Muller painting

Jews crossing the Jordan River with the Ark of the Covenant
Hebrews carrying the Ark of the Covenant across the Jordan River into the Promised Land. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Early 12th Century Frescoes in Bet Maryam, St. Marys Church, Lalibela, Ethiopia, Africa

India, Punjab, Amritsar, - Golden Temple, The Harmandir Sahib, Amrit Sagar - lake of Nectar

High Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire
View of the High Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, with the Free Library on the left, and the War Memorial and Church of the Holy Trinity in the distance. Date: circa 1922

Piero della Francesca (c. 1420-1492). Italian painter. The Ba
Renaissance Art. Italy. 15th century. Piero della Francesca (c.1420-1492). Italian painter. The Baptism of Christ (c. 1450). Detail. Tempera on panel. National Gallery. London. England. UK

Barbarossa-Era Italy Map
A map of Italy in the reign of Holy Roman Emperor Friedrich I, known as Barbarossa

Candide Thovex out of nowhere into nowhere
Tristan Shu

The New Jerusalem, c1900. Christ, who has redeemed the world through his Crucifixion, waits at the entrance to The New Jerusalem to welcome the saved

Cross of Lothair II. Aachen Cathedral Treasury. Germany
Cross of the Emperor Lothair II (835-869). 11th century. Gold and precious gems. Aachen Cathedral Treasury. Germany

Dome of the Rock and the Western Wall, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Worshippers at the Western Wall, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Shwedagon Pagoda before sunrise, Yangon, Myanmar
Shwedagon Pagoda officially named Shwedagon Zedi Daw and also known as the Great Dagon Pagoda and the Golden Pagoda, is a gilded stupa located in Yangon, Myanmar

Augustus Prima Porta. Vatican Museums
Augustus (61 BC-14 AD). First roman emperor. Marble statue of Augustus of Prima Porta. (1st century) in the role of commander of the army. Vatican Museums. Vatican City State

The Three Spires - Coventry, Warwickshire
Coventry, Warwickshire is known as The City of the Three Spires - Holy Trinity Church (left), St. Michaels Cathedral (centre) and Christ Church (Greyfriars) (right). Date: circa 1910s

Chimayo, New Mexico, United States. Holy Santuario. Lourdes of America

Lohengrin and the Dove of the Holy Grail who will tow his boat (replacing the swan) to Monsalvat Date: first performed 1850

Holy House of Loreto
The house of Mary, mother of Jesus, is miraculously transported from Nazareth, first to Tersate, then to Loreto in Italy, where it remains to this day

Joseph, Mary, and Jesus

Countries Travelled By The Apostles And Showing The Journeys Of St Paul Between Asia And Europe. From The Holy Bible Published By William Collins, Sons, & Company In 1869

Dome of the Rock and Wailing Wall, Jerusalem. Date: 1920s

Mission San Xavier del Bac, Tohono O odham Indian Reservation, Tucson, Arizona

THE DEATH OF SAMSON, BY GUSTAVE DORE. Gustave Dore, 1832 - 1883, French. Engraving for the Bible. 1870, Art, Artist, holy book, religion, religious, christianity, christian, romanticism, colour

Ocimum sanctum, holy basil
An illustration of leaves and branches of holy basil (Ocimum sanctum), also known at Tulsi. By James Kerr (1738-1782). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

A Sikh pilgrim pauses for reflection by Amrit Sarovar, the Pool of Immortality-Giving Nectar, and the Golden Temple. India, Punjab, Amritsar

Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) statue, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America

Raphael (1483 A?i? 1520). Canigiani Holy Family. 1507-1508
Raphael (1483A?i? 1520) was an Italian painter. Canigiani Holy Family or Canigiani Madonna. 1507-1508. High Renaissance. Alte Pinakothek. Munich. Germany

Sagrada Familia (Basilica and Expiatory Church of the Holy Family) By Antoni Gaudi, Barcelona, Spain

Statue of Buddha, Swayambhunath, Kathmandu, Nepal
Statue of Buddha (Shakyamuni) in Swayambhunath (also known as the Monkey Temple), a UNESCO World Heritage Site on top of Swayambhu hill on the western side of Kathmandu, Nepal

Standing Stones of Callanish (Callanish 1) on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. The megalithic monument is cross shaped with a central ring of stones and was buildt between 2900 and 2600 BC

GASCO, Juan (16th century). Holy Face. c. 1513. Gothic art. Tempera on wood. SPAIN. Vic. Vic Episcopal Museum. Proc: SPAIN. Vic. Cathedral

GAUDI i CORNET, Antoni (1852-1926). Sagrada Familia (Expiatory Temple of the Holy Family). 1884-1926. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona. Expiatory Church of the Holy Family. Nativity Fa硤 e

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AZ, Arizona, Sedona, Red Rock Country, Chapel of the Holy Cross, designed by Marguerite Brunswig Staude

Holy Monastery of Kykkos, Troodos Mountains, Cyprus: mosaic, Jacob wrestling with an angel, Genesis 32 and Hosea 12 Date: 2011

Iraq - Tomb of Husayn Ibn Ali at Karbala
Karbala (Karbala al-Muqaddasah) in Iraq - the Tomb/Shrine of Husayn ibn Ali - a holy site of Shiah Islam. It stands on the site of the grave of Husayn ibn Ali, the second grandson of Muhammad

Dome of the Rock and the Western Wall, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Buddha statue in grotto, Tanzhe Temple, Beijing, China, Asia

Church at Ardington
Holy Trinity Church, Ardington, Berkshire after restoration work carried out by Joseph Clarke in 1846. Included in the drawing is the churchyard & graves

8th Crusade - Fleet
EIGHTH CRUSADE The ships which carried Louis IX from France to Carthage on his fatal crusade in North Africa

Lindisfarne - Holy Island
The ancient, ruined Priory at Lindisfarne, or Holy Island in Northumberland. In the distance is the Castle standing on its whinstone crag

Die Gralburg
Die Gralsburg - the castle of the Grail

Lalish capital of the Kurdish sect of the Yazidis in Iraq Kurdistan

Chimayo, New Mexico, United States. Holy Santuario. Lourdes of America"
El Santuario de Chimayo, Chimayo, New Mexico, USA

Israel, Massada. RUins of Massada

Spain (1925). Poster of the Festivals of Springtime

Syrian peasant making bread, Holy Land. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

General view and Minaret of the Bride, Damascus, Holy Land, (i.e. Syria). Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Women wearing embroidered veils at Holy Mass, Beit Jala, West Bank, Palestine National Authority, Middle East

Dome of the Rock and the Western Wall, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Yak train approaches Tarboche, prayer flag pole in Lha Chu canyon, on the kora round sacred mountain, Mount Kailas (Kailash), Tibet, China, Asia

Pentecost (Overbeck)
The Holy Spirit descends on the apostles, and their associates ( a multitude ) with the gift of tongues

Charlemagne, King and Emperor
Charlemagne (Carolus Magnus. Karolus Magnus, Charles the Great), King of the Franks from 768, King of the Lombards from 774, and Emperor of the Romans from 800

View of Mount Zion, Jerusalem
A view of Mount Zion, Jerusalem

Mosaic of Jesus blessing and holding the Bible, Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Dome of the Rock and the Western Wall, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Jesus Baptised by John
John baptises Jesus while the Holy Dove hovers overhead : both John and the kneeling Jesus seem to be on the surface of the river Jordan

Jesus Learns Carpentry
Joseph shows the boy Jesus the trade of carpentry

Map of Europe in 1360
A map of Europe in 1360, showing the boundaries of the Holy Roman Empire

Meeting of King Richard the Lionheart with Saladin
Meeting of King Richard I (the Lionheart) with Saladin, during the Third Crusade. 1191

United Kingdom, England, Somerset, Glastonbury, St. Michaels Church Tower on Glastonbury Tor

The Laying in the Tomb ( The Deposition / The Entombment ), 1602-16044. Artist: Michelangelo Caravaggio
The Laying in the Tomb ( The Deposition / The Entombment ), 1602-1604. Mary of Clopas with her arms raised; Mary Magdalene with bowed head; Nicodemus grasps the legs of the dead Christ

Le Coup de Lance, 1620. Artist: Peter Paul Rubens
Le Coup de Lance, 1620. At the Crucifixion the soldier pierces Christs side to make sure he is dead. At bottom right, the Virgin Mary and St John the Apostle turn aside in despair

Ancian temple in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Wat Chiang Man, the oldest temple in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Angel playing a lute, Melozzo da Forli
Melozzo da Forli (1438-1494). Italian painter. Fresco depicting an Angel playing a lute. From the Church of the Twelve Holy Apostles. Pinacoteca Vaticana. Vatican City. Date: circa 1480

Isabella of Portugal (1503-1539). Engraving. Colored
Isabella of Portugal (1503-1539). Queen of Spain and Empress of Germany. Engraving after a painting of Titian, by Al Dauvergne. The Artistic Illustration, 1902. Colored

Jerusalem / Model 1st C
A reconstruction of JERUSALEM at the time of the second temple before the town was ransacked by the Romans. The model was made between 1964 and 1967 by Hans Kroch. Date: 66 AD

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"Holy: A Journey through Sacred Sites and Divine Icons" Embark on a spiritual odyssey as we explore the concept of "holy" across various cultures and religions. From the miraculous levitation of St. Joseph of Cupertino to the snow-capped peaks of Mount Kailash in Tibetan Buddhism, our quest for holiness takes us to breathtaking destinations. In Western Tibet's Ngari region, pilgrims brave the treacherous Gang-Tise Mountains along the sacred Kora trail, seeking enlightenment amidst Transhimalayan beauty. Meanwhile, Andrei Rublev's iconic masterpiece, "The Trinity, " transports us to 15th-century Russia where faith was immortalized in wood. Venturing into Little India, vibrant images of Hindu deities beckon devotees with their divine allure. Similarly, ancient frescoes within Lalibela's Bet Maryam Church offer glimpses into Ethiopia's rich religious heritage dating back to the 12th century. The Holy Roman Catholic faith finds its place among these diverse traditions - from an icon depicting St. Joseph of Arimathea holding both the Holy Grail and a staff that once bloomed miraculously to Leonardo da Vinci's renowned portrayal of Jesus' Last Supper. Across continents lies Amritsar's Golden Temple - Harmandir Sahib - surrounded by Amrit Sagar lake; this Sikh shrine radiates tranquility and devotion amidst bustling India. And let us not forget Palestine and its significance as depicted on ancient maps showcasing the revered Holy Land. Finally, we encounter Jesus at Emmaus sharing a meal with his disciples while Saint Isidore plows a field under angelic guidance - symbols reminding us that even mundane tasks can be infused with holiness when performed with pure intentions. Through these holy encounters spanning time and space, we come to appreciate how different cultures manifest their reverence for divinity. Whether it be through miracles or sacred sites, icons or rituals – humanity's quest for the holy unites us all in our shared spiritual journey.