Holy Collection (page 2)

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

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

The stoning of St. Stephen: St. Stephen (Stephane), was the first Christian martyr who died by stoning in 36 AD. JC
JLJ4647938 The stoning of St. Stephen: St. Stephen (Stephane), was the first Christian martyr who died by stoning in 36 AD. JC. Painting by Annibale Carracci or Annibal Carrache (1560-1609)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Green Mountain
Cuma Cevik

Oxford Travel Art
Taudalpoi

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

Holy Trinity Church, Blythburgh, Suffolk Date: 1930s

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

Saint Rose of Lima (engraving, 19th century)
LRI4629998 Saint Rose of Lima (engraving, 19th century) by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pious image: representation of Saint Isabella of Flores called Rose de Lima (1586-1617)

Tribute to Escher
Jacek Stefan

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

Mount Athos, Greece - Holy Monastery of Iviron
Holy Monastery of Iviron or Iveron, an Eastern Orthodox monastery at the monastic state of Mount Athos in Greece. Date: circa 1910s

Solomons Temple, H of H
In the Holy of Holies of Solomons Temple the Ark of the Covenant is protected by eight angels each equipped with two pairs of wings (could they be biplanes ?)

Gyorgy Zala, sculpture of the Archangel Gabriel holding the Holy Crown of St Stephen and and the apostolic double cross (Millennium Monument, Heroes Square, Budapest, Hungary). 19th century

Yosemite chapel in winter, Yosemite National Park, California USA

Boats on the water at Tiberias, Sea of Galilee, Israel
Sailing boats on the water at Tiberias, Sea of Galilee, Israel. Date: circa 1905

Pope Leo XIII (1810-1903). Engraving. Colored
Leo XIII (1810-1903). Italian Pope (1878-1903), named Vincenzo Gioacchino Pecci. Engraving by Knesing in The Catalan Illustration, 1893. Colored

Choirbook number 3. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. Coronati
Choirbook number 3. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. Antiphonary By Master of Burgo de Osma. Parchment. Coronation of the Virgin surrounded by Saints and Bishops. Miniature. Letter U. Spain

Nativity of Christ. 16th century, by Onufri
Nativity of Christ. 16th century. Painted by Onufri. National Museum of Medieval Art. Korce. Republic of Albania

The Last Crusade by Bernard Partridge in Punch WW1
The Last Crusade. Coeur-de-Lion (looking down on the Holy City). " My dream comes true." Drawn by Bernard Partridge and published in Punch in December 1917

Interior of the Holy Trinity Church, Stepney, London
Interior of the Holy Trinity Church, Stepney, Tower Hamlets, East End of London. Date: circa 1910s

Jerusalem, Kidron Valley and Siloam
View of Jerusalem (left), the Kidron Valley and the village of Siloam (Silwan, right). Date: 1920s

St. Marys Cathedral, Sydney, Australia
Seat of the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Sydney

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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.