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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

Background imageHoly Collection: The Mystic Marriage of St Catherine of Alexandria (oil on canvas, 1625)

The Mystic Marriage of St Catherine of Alexandria (oil on canvas, 1625)
LRI4692075 The Mystic Marriage of St Catherine of Alexandria (oil on canvas, 1625) by Ansaldo, Giovanni Andrea (1584-1638); Galleria Rizzi, Sestri Levante, Italy; (add.info.: Mystic Wedding of St)

Background imageHoly Collection: Christ among st Paul, st Cecilia, St Pascal, St Peter, St Valeriano and St Agata (Mosaic

Christ among st Paul, st Cecilia, St Pascal, St Peter, St Valeriano and St Agata (Mosaic
LRI4691982 Christ among st Paul, st Cecilia, St Pascal, St Peter, St Valeriano and St Agata (Mosaic, 821) by Unknown Artist, (9th century); Santa Cecilia in Trastevere, Rome

Background imageHoly Collection: The Calling of St Matthew, detail (oil on canvas, 1599-1600)

The Calling of St Matthew, detail (oil on canvas, 1599-1600)
LRI4697121 The Calling of St Matthew, detail (oil on canvas, 1599-1600) by Caravaggio, Michelangelo Merisi da (1571-1610); Contarelli Chapel, S

Background imageHoly Collection: The life of Saint Monica, mother of Saint Augustine of Hippo. 16th-17th century (Fresco)

The life of Saint Monica, mother of Saint Augustine of Hippo. 16th-17th century (Fresco)
LRI4691861 The life of Saint Monica, mother of Saint Augustine of Hippo. 16th-17th century (Fresco) by Ricci, Giovanni Battista (1537-c.1627); Chiesa di Sant Agostino, Rome

Background imageHoly Collection: Saint John the Baptist baptizing the neophytes on the Jordan river bank (Fresco, 1416)

Saint John the Baptist baptizing the neophytes on the Jordan river bank (Fresco, 1416)
LRI4691727 Saint John the Baptist baptizing the neophytes on the Jordan river bank (Fresco, 1416) by Salimbeni, Lorenzo (1374-c.1420); Oratorio di San Giovanni, Urbino

Background imageHoly Collection: The Holy Trinity and Saints (Painting, 1416)

The Holy Trinity and Saints (Painting, 1416)
LRI4696740 The Holy Trinity and Saints (Painting, 1416) by Nardo, Mariotto di (fl.1394-1424); Santa Trinita, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: The Holy Trinity and Saints (Saint Anthony the Great)

Background imageHoly Collection: Joseph interpret the dreams (oil on canvas, 17th century)

Joseph interpret the dreams (oil on canvas, 17th century)
LRI4696686 Joseph interpret the dreams (oil on canvas, 17th century) by Strozzi, Bernardo (1581-1644); Basilica della Santissima Annunziata del Vastato, Genoa, Liguria

Background imageHoly Collection: St John Baptist (oil on canvas, 17th century)

St John Baptist (oil on canvas, 17th century)
LRI4696422 St John Baptist (oil on canvas, 17th century) by Cantarini, Simone (1612-48); San Salvatore, Bologna, Italy; (add.info)

Background imageHoly Collection: Saint Benedict committing the Abbey of Montecassino to Jesus and Mary (oil on canvas

Saint Benedict committing the Abbey of Montecassino to Jesus and Mary (oil on canvas
LRI4691038 Saint Benedict committing the Abbey of Montecassino to Jesus and Mary (oil on canvas, 16th-17th century) by Mazzaroppi, Marco (1550-1620); Abbazia, Montecassino

Background imageHoly Collection: Representation of St. Catherine of Siena in front of Pope Gregoire XI a Avignon Fresco by

Representation of St. Catherine of Siena in front of Pope Gregoire XI a Avignon Fresco by
LRI4690955 Representation of St. Catherine of Siena in front of Pope Gregoire XI a Avignon Fresco by Giovanni Donato da Montorfano (1460-1502) Bezel of the Bolla chapel

Background imageHoly Collection: Saint Laurent holding in his hand the grill, an instrument of his martyrdom

Saint Laurent holding in his hand the grill, an instrument of his martyrdom
GIA4764832 Saint Laurent holding in his hand the grill, an instrument of his martyrdom. Engraving from the " Liber Chronicarum by Hartmann Schedel", 1493

Background imageHoly Collection: San Rocco (Saint Roch). Painting by Cesare da Sesto (1477 - 1523)

San Rocco (Saint Roch). Painting by Cesare da Sesto (1477 - 1523)
GIA4764635 San Rocco (Saint Roch). Painting by Cesare da Sesto (1477 - 1523). Milan, Museo del Castello. by Sesto, Cesare da (1477-1523); Museo del Castello Sforzesco, Milan

Background imageHoly Collection: Representation of Saint Anthony the Great, Egyptian anachoret (251 - 356)

Representation of Saint Anthony the Great, Egyptian anachoret (251 - 356)
GIA4758098 Representation of Saint Anthony the Great, Egyptian anachoret (251 - 356), founder of Christian eremitism and Saint Paul of Thebes (he would have preceded Saint Anthony in Thebaide)

Background imageHoly Collection: Saint Roch praying to the Virgin for the cessation of the plague, 1780 (oil on canvas)

Saint Roch praying to the Virgin for the cessation of the plague, 1780 (oil on canvas)
JEB4853681 Saint Roch praying to the Virgin for the cessation of the plague, 1780 (oil on canvas) by David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825); Palais de Longchamp, Marseille

Background imageHoly Collection: Life of St. Francesca Romana : When the saint was receiving Communion

Life of St. Francesca Romana : When the saint was receiving Communion
LRI4692303 Life of St. Francesca Romana :When the saint was receiving Communion, a shining orb appeared above her (Fresco, 1468) by Romano, Antoniazzo (c.1430-1512); Monastery of Tor de Specchi

Background imageHoly Collection: Life of St. Francesca Romana : A barrel of wine used by the saint for the poor is found

Life of St. Francesca Romana : A barrel of wine used by the saint for the poor is found
LRI4692242 Life of St. Francesca Romana : A barrel of wine used by the saint for the poor is found miraculously full (Fresco, 1468) by Romano, Antoniazzo (c.1430-1512); Monastery of Tor de Specchi

Background imageHoly Collection: The Visitation Painting by Federico Fiori called Barocci (Baroccio) (1528-1612

The Visitation Painting by Federico Fiori called Barocci (Baroccio) (1528-1612
LRI4692014 The Visitation Painting by Federico Fiori called Barocci (Baroccio) (1528-1612) said the Baroche 1583-1586 Sun

Background imageHoly Collection: St Matthew (mosaic, 12th century)

St Matthew (mosaic, 12th century)
LRI4691967 St Matthew (mosaic, 12th century) by Italian School, (12th century); San Matteo, Genoa, Italy; (add.info.: Gothic Art: " representation of Saint Mathieu" (St Matthew) Bezel

Background imageHoly Collection: Virgin appears to Jerome Emiliani imprisoned (oil on canvas, 17th century)

Virgin appears to Jerome Emiliani imprisoned (oil on canvas, 17th century)
LRI4691483 Virgin appears to Jerome Emiliani imprisoned (oil on canvas, 17th century) by Celesti, Andrea (1637-1712); Duomo di Santa Maria Annunciata, Salo, Lake Garda

Background imageHoly Collection: Saint Roch, with bubon of plague on his leg. 1610-1615 (Painting)

Saint Roch, with bubon of plague on his leg. 1610-1615 (Painting)
LRI4687836 Saint Roch, with bubon of plague on his leg.1610-1615 (Painting) by Morazzone, Pier Francesco (1573-1626); Museo del Castello Sforzesco, Milan

Background imageHoly Collection: The life of Saint Benedict of Nursie: on the left a woman stretches a piece of poison

The life of Saint Benedict of Nursie: on the left a woman stretches a piece of poison
LRI4690685 The life of Saint Benedict of Nursie: on the left a woman stretches a piece of poison bread to Saint Benedict, on the right a raven takes the bread and saves him

Background imageHoly Collection: Saint John the Baptist. Detail. Left panel of the triptych of the Braque family

Saint John the Baptist. Detail. Left panel of the triptych of the Braque family
JLJ4690464 Saint John the Baptist. Detail. Left panel of the triptych of the Braque family. Painting by Roger (Rogier) Van Der Weyden (1400 - 1464) Ec. Flam. 15th century. Oil on wood

Background imageHoly Collection: The death of Saint Scolasticus surrounded by Benedictine monks. 15th century (fresco)

The death of Saint Scolasticus surrounded by Benedictine monks. 15th century (fresco)
LRI4690337 The death of Saint Scolasticus surrounded by Benedictine monks. 15th century (fresco) by Umbrian School, (15th century); Monastero di San Benedetto (Santuario Sacro Spero), Subiaco, Rome

Background imageHoly Collection: The Nativity and Adoration of the Magi. 14th century (Fresco)

The Nativity and Adoration of the Magi. 14th century (Fresco)
LRI4690246 The Nativity and Adoration of the Magi. 14th century (Fresco) by Sienese School, (14th century); Monastero di San Benedetto (Santuario Sacro Spero), Subiaco, Rome, Lazio

Background imageHoly Collection: Battle on the Ramparts of Jerusalem, illustration from

Battle on the Ramparts of Jerusalem, illustration from
LRI1153742 Battle on the Ramparts of Jerusalem, illustration from The Legend of Ogier the Dane, 1498 (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Biblioteca Nazionale Universitaria di Torino, Turin

Background imageHoly Collection: King Louis VI said the Gros (1081-1137) and the people of Paris led by the eveque Etienne

King Louis VI said the Gros (1081-1137) and the people of Paris led by the eveque Etienne
JLJ4643059 King Louis VI said the Gros (1081-1137) and the people of Paris led by the eveque Etienne asked for protection to Sainte Genevieve

Background imageHoly Collection: North Gate (called Gate of the Cross, to the North), exterior detail: Saint Augustine

North Gate (called Gate of the Cross, to the North), exterior detail: Saint Augustine
LRI4638013 North Gate (called Gate of the Cross, to the North), exterior detail: Saint Augustine. Bronze sculpture made by Lorenzo Ghiberti (1378-1455), 1424

Background imageHoly Collection: The transfiguration of Christ. 1487. (Oil on canvas)

The transfiguration of Christ. 1487. (Oil on canvas)
LRI4637860 The transfiguration of Christ. 1487. (Oil on canvas) by Bellini, Giovanni (c.1430-1516); Museo di Capodimonte, Naples, Campania, Italy; (add.info.: The transfiguration of Christ)

Background imageHoly Collection: Youth Charles V (1500-1558) (engraving)

Youth Charles V (1500-1558) (engraving)
3781357 Youth Charles V (1500-1558) (engraving) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); (add.info.: Charles V as a youth. Charles V Holy Roman emperor 24 February 1500 - 21 September 1558)

Background imageHoly Collection: The Search after Truth, c. 1490 (tapestry)

The Search after Truth, c. 1490 (tapestry)
BAL13100 The Search after Truth, c.1490 (tapestry) by German School, (15th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; German, out of copyright

Background imageHoly Collection: The Resurrection of Christ and the Pious Women at the Sepulchre, 1442 (fresco)

The Resurrection of Christ and the Pious Women at the Sepulchre, 1442 (fresco)
SCP98944 The Resurrection of Christ and the Pious Women at the Sepulchre, 1442 (fresco) by Angelico, Fra (Guido di Pietro/Giovanni da Fiesole) (c.1387-1455); 182x151 cm; Museo di San Marco, Florence

Background imageHoly Collection: Fr 9084 f. 20v: Departure for the First Crusade (vellum)

Fr 9084 f. 20v: Departure for the First Crusade (vellum)
BAL4484 Fr 9084 f.20v: Departure for the First Crusade (vellum) by William of Tyre (Archbishop) (c.1130-85); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Depart pour la premiere croisade)

Background imageHoly Collection: Sir Galahad at the Ruined Chapel, 1859 (w / c and gouache on paper)

Sir Galahad at the Ruined Chapel, 1859 (w / c and gouache on paper)
BIR107265 Sir Galahad at the Ruined Chapel, 1859 (w/c and gouache on paper) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); 29.1x34.5 cm; Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

Background imageHoly Collection: Two Ecclesiastics: Study for the Disputation on the Holy Sacrament, 1606-10 (black chalk

Two Ecclesiastics: Study for the Disputation on the Holy Sacrament, 1606-10 (black chalk
2972688 Two Ecclesiastics: Study for the Disputation on the Holy Sacrament, 1606-10 (black chalk, heightened with white chalk, on blue laid paper) by Vanni

Background imageHoly Collection: Crucifixion of Christ between the Virgin and Mary Magdalene (painting)

Crucifixion of Christ between the Virgin and Mary Magdalene (painting)
BAT5468071 Crucifixion of Christ between the Virgin and Mary Magdalene (painting) by Angelico, Fra (Guido di Pietro/Giovanni da Fiesole) (c.1387-1455); Museo di San Marco, Florence

Background imageHoly Collection: Deploration or Lament about the Dead Christ (painting)

Deploration or Lament about the Dead Christ (painting)
BAT5467956 Deploration or Lament about the Dead Christ (painting) by Angelico, Fra (Guido di Pietro/Giovanni da Fiesole) (c.1387-1455); Museo di San Marco, Florence

Background imageHoly Collection: The White King Receiving His Daughter Margaret and the Children of King Philip

The White King Receiving His Daughter Margaret and the Children of King Philip
5667205 The White King Receiving His Daughter Margaret and the Children of King Philip, from Der Weisskunig, 1514-16 (woodcut) by Burgkmair

Background imageHoly Collection: Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, 1880 (oil on canvas)

Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, 1880 (oil on canvas)
5667147 Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Frere, Charles Theodore (Bey) (1814-88); 74.9 x 110.5 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageHoly Collection: The Pilgrims Departure (engraving)

The Pilgrims Departure (engraving)
6021271 The Pilgrims Departure (engraving) by Pinwell, George John (1842-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pilgrims Departure)

Background imageHoly Collection: Sabbath Evening (engraving)

Sabbath Evening (engraving)
6011412 Sabbath Evening (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sabbath Evening. Illustration for The Sunday at Home (1878).); © Look and Learn

Background imageHoly Collection: Krishna lifting Mount Govardhana, from the Bhagavata purana, Kulu

Krishna lifting Mount Govardhana, from the Bhagavata purana, Kulu
SCP58626 Krishna lifting Mount Govardhana, from the Bhagavata purana, Kulu, Himachal Pradesh, 1749 by Pahari School (18th century); National Museum of India, New Delhi

Background imageHoly Collection: The Pentecost, c. 1305 (fresco)

The Pentecost, c. 1305 (fresco)
BEN65214 The Pentecost, c.1305 (fresco) by Giotto (Giotto di Bondone) (c.1266-1337); Scrovegni (Arena) Chapel, Padua, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageHoly Collection: The Miracle of the Relic of the True Cross on the Rialto Bridge, 1496 (oil on canvas)

The Miracle of the Relic of the True Cross on the Rialto Bridge, 1496 (oil on canvas)
FTB29232 The Miracle of the Relic of the True Cross on the Rialto Bridge, 1496 (oil on canvas) by Carpaccio, Vittore (c.1460/5-1523/6); 365x389 cm; Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice




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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.