Holy Water Font Collection

Dante kneeling in prayer, with his gaze directed at a triptych
3561253 Dante kneeling in prayer, with his gaze directed at a triptych.; (add.info.: Parma 1875 Date of Artwork: 1875 ca. Photographer: Saccani, Carlo); Alinari Archives, Florence

Holy water fountain, Church of S. Anastasia, Verona
3572301 Holy water fountain, Church of S. Anastasia, Verona by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Church of S. Anastasia, Verona 1920-1930 ca)

Holy Water Font, Santa Barbara, 1935/1942. Creator: W. J. Goodacre
Holy Water Font, Santa Barbara, 1935/1942

Holy water basin collocated in the Church of St. Girolamo in Rimini. Rimini Church of St. Girolamo Holy Water Font Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Detailed image of the interior of St. Martin's Cathedral, Lucca. Lucca St. Martin's Cathedral Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Inner of the St. Martino a Mensola church close to Fiesole Florence St. Martino a Mensola church Nave Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Baptismal font in the Cathedral of Saints John and Paul in Ferentino. The lower part of the font is damaged. Ferentino Cathedral of Saints John and Paul Baptismal Font Late Baroque, Baroque

One of the columns in the Romanesque Church of Saint John the Baptist in Mensano, near Colle Val d'Elsa. Colle di Val D'Elsa Mensano, Church of Saint John the Baptist

Interior of St. Martin's Cathedral, in Lucca. Lucca St. Martin's Cathedral Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Holy-water font of the Virgin by Stagio Stagi preserved in the Cathedral of Pisa. Pisa Cathedral Holy Water Font Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Monument to Clemente IX, work by Carlo Rainaldi in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome. The statue of the Pope, in the center, is by Domenico Guidi, Faith, at right

Portrait of three women next to a holy water font in Gallinaro, Frosinone Frosinone Gallinaro. Date of Photograph:1910

Holy water stoup preserved in the church of San Francesco in Siena Siena Church of San Francesco, interior. Date of Photograph:1896

Bas-relief of the holy water basin of the Cathedral of Palermo, depicting a baptismal scene, and in the background a view of the city

View of the right nave of the Cathedral of Siracusa, with columns from the pre-existing Temple of Athena, probably already transformed by the 7th century A.D

Interior of the Church in the Fossanova Abbey. Latina Fossanova Abbey, Church Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1932. Date of Artwork:1173-1208

View of the side naves inside the Church of St. Abbondio in Como. Como Church of St. Abbondio Nave Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Marble holy water basin located in the Church of Santa Maria sopra Minerva, Rome. Rome Church of S. Maria sopra Minerva, Holy Water Font Late Renaissance, Renaissance

Interior of the Cathedral of San Evasio at Casale Monferrato, Alessandria Casale Monferrato San Evasio Cathedral Church Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Font for the sacred water in the parish church of S. Felicita in Faltona, in Mugello Borgo San Lorenzo Faltona, parish church of S

The interior of the Church of Sant'Angelo, Perugia. Perugia Church of Sant'Angelo Church Early Christian Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1941 ca

Interior of the Church of San Francesco, Fiesole. Fiesole Church of S. Francesco Church Late Gothic, Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1933 ca

Interior of the church of Sant Angelo, in Perugia Perugia church of S. Angelo Church Early Christian Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1951 ca

Interior of the church of San Paolo in Pistoia Pistoia San Paolo church Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1959 ca.. Date of Artwork:1291-1302

The Main Foyer of the Church of Madonna dell'Umilt, architectural work by Ventura Vitoni in Pistoia Pistoia Church of the Madonna dell'Umilt Atrium High Renaissance, Renaissance

The central nave of the Cathedral of S. Cristofano, Lucca. The nave is divided by pilasters holding up arcades. On the right is an ambo resting on columns held up by lions. Barga Cathedral of S

Holy water stoup created by Meo del Caprino, cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, Turin Turin Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist Holy Water Font Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Interior of the Church of the Certosa of Pavia Certosa di Pavia Church High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Detail of the Baptismal font preserved in the Cathedral of Empoli. Empoli Cathedral Holy Water Font Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Interior of the Main Church or Basilica, in La Verna Sanctuary Arezzo La Verna Sanctuary, Main Church Nave Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Portrait of a priest and an altar boy setting out to bless the houses during Holy Week Florence. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Interior detail of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice Venice St. Mark's Basilica Church Byzantine Style, Byzantine Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

The Virgin holy water font, work by Stagio Stagi preserved in the Cathedral of Pisa Pisa Cathedral Holy Water Font Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Holy-Water Font at the Entrance to St Peter s, Rome (engraving)
1099386 Holy-Water Font at the Entrance to St Peter s, Rome (engraving) by Hopkins, Arthur (1848-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holy-Water Font at the Entrance to St Peter s, Rome)

The Roman Catholic Church of the Oratory, South Kensington (engraving)
1622889 The Roman Catholic Church of the Oratory, South Kensington (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Roman Catholic Church of the Oratory)

Holy water basin surmounted by a statuette of John the Baptist, Basilica of S. Antonio, Padua
3558067 Holy water basin surmounted by a statuette of John the Baptist, Basilica of S. Antonio, Padua by Lombardo, Tullio (c.1455-1532); Sant Antonio, Padua, Italy; (add.info.: Artist: Lombardo)

Benitier au pilier decore des trois vertus theologales et a la cuve decoree des bustes
5974593 Benitier au pilier decore des trois vertus theologales et a la cuve decoree des bustes des quatres vertus cardinales, de 13eme siecle (sculpture) by Pisano

Holy-water font of the Church of La Roche-Maurice France La Roche-Maurice. Date of Photograph:1963

Tuscany Grosseto Sovana S. Maria Italy italian country
Tuscany Grosseto Sovana S. Maria, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Exterior views show that this 12th-century Romanesque church is accessbile through a portal on the Piazza

Marches Macerata San Severino Marche S. Lorenzo in Doliolo, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Exterior views of the 11th-century church with 14th-century cloister

Lazio Viterbo Viterbo Sanctuarys Maria della Quercia
Lazio Viterbo Viterbo Sanctuary of S. Maria della Quercia, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Extensive coverage of Renaissance sanctuarys exterior

Lazio Viterbo San Martino al Cimino S. Martino, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, View of altar painting, holy water font and cloister wall portal

Lazio Viterbo Nepi Oratorio di S. Biagio Italy
Lazio Viterbo Nepi Oratorio di S. Biagio, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Medieval Architecture, architectural sculpture, portal contains Roman spolia ambo

Campania Salerno Teggiano S. Maria Maggiore Cathedral
Campania Salerno Teggiano S. Maria Maggiore, Cathedral, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, This church was rebuilt after an earthquake in 1857

Umbria Perugia Trevi S. Francesco Italy italian country
Umbria Perugia Trevi S. Francesco, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Exterior views of the 13th-century Cistercian church focus on the gothic main portal

Umbria Perugia Trevi Chiesa della Madonna delle Lacrime, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Views of the plain exterior focus on the sculpted portal

Umbria Terni Foce Church Italy italian country
Umbria Terni Foce Church, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Medieval Architecture & architectural sculpture. Facade, nave, portals, portico, Evangelist symbols, capitals

Holy Water Font late 1400s Southern France late 15th century
Holy Water Font, late 1400s. Southern France, late 15th century. Marble; overall: 31.5 x 52.7 x 46.4 cm (12 3/8 x 20 3/4 x 18 1/4 in.)

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The holy water font holds a sacred significance in the Roman Catholic Church, serving as a symbol of purification and spiritual renewal. From the grand entrance of St Peter's Basilica in Rome to the humble Oratory in South Kensington, these engravings depict various this revered tradition. Intricately designed and adorned with religious motifs, the holy water basins are not only functional but also works of art. At the Basilica of S. Antonio in Padua, a statuette of John the Baptist crowns the basin, reminding worshippers of his role as a precursor to Jesus Christ. Traveling through Italy reveals an array of stunning fonts scattered across its diverse regions. In Tuscany's Sovana, within S. Maria church, one can find an Italian country charm blended with spirituality. The Marches region showcases San Severino Marche's S. Lorenzo font while Viterbo boasts two remarkable examples at Sanctuarys Maria della Quercia and San Martino al Cimino. Moving further south to Campania's Teggiano Cathedral or Umbria's Trevi S. Francesco church unveils additional exquisite fonts that captivate visitors' attention with their beauty and historical significance. One particularly notable mention is Chiesa della Madonna delle Lacrime in Trevi where tears were said to have miraculously appeared on a statue depicting Virgin Mary - making it an important pilgrimage site for believers seeking solace and blessings. These holy water fonts stand as testaments to centuries-old traditions upheld by devout Catholics worldwide - offering them moments for reflection and connection with their faith before entering places of worship or during sacramental ceremonies like baptisms or weddings.