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"In Prayer: A Glimpse into the Divine Realm" Step into a world where devotion and spirituality intertwine, as captured by masterful artists throughout history

Background imageIn Prayer Collection: Costumes de Différents Pays, Musulmanes Fesant la Priere, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Musulmanes Fesant la Priere, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Musulmanes Fesant la Priere, c1797

Background imageIn Prayer Collection: Monk Devotee (image 1 of 2), 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Monk Devotee (image 1 of 2), 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Monk Devotee (image 1 of 2), 19th century

Background imageIn Prayer Collection: Sitting man with folded hands, before a Bible, c.1734-c.1801. Creator: Jacobus Buys

Sitting man with folded hands, before a Bible, c.1734-c.1801. Creator: Jacobus Buys
Sitting man with folded hands, before a Bible, c.1734-c.1801

Background imageIn Prayer Collection: Angel Finial, 17th century. Creator: Unknown

Angel Finial, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Angel Finial, 17th century

Background imageIn Prayer Collection: Hindoo Festival, Cashmere - from a photograph by W. J. Carpenter, Jun. 1858. Creator: Unknown

Hindoo Festival, Cashmere - from a photograph by W. J. Carpenter, Jun. 1858. Creator: Unknown
Hindoo Festival, Cashmere, [India] - from a photograph by W. J. Carpenter, Jun. 1858. During the summer months in this delightful country the Hindoo population are constantly making pilgrimages to

Background imageIn Prayer Collection: A Lama of the Dalai Sect, Thibet, with his Praying-Wheel and Trident, 1858. Creator: Unknown

A Lama of the Dalai Sect, Thibet, with his Praying-Wheel and Trident, 1858. Creator: Unknown
A Lama of the Dalai Sect, Thibet, with his Praying-Wheel and Trident - drawn by W. Carpenter, Jun. 1858. These priests of the Buddhist religion

Background imageIn Prayer Collection: Laying out the dead.; A European Sojourn in Japan, 1875. Creator: Unknown

Laying out the dead.; A European Sojourn in Japan, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Laying out the dead.; A European Sojourn in Japan, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Background imageIn Prayer Collection: Qu'allons-nous devenir, Seigneur dieu? qu'est ce qui soutiendra le pauvre monde... 1836

Qu'allons-nous devenir, Seigneur dieu? qu'est ce qui soutiendra le pauvre monde... 1836. Qu'allons-nous devenir, Seigneur dieu

Background imageIn Prayer Collection: Faxiba, afterwards Fide-Yosi.; A European Sojourn in Japan, 1875. Creator: Unknown

Faxiba, afterwards Fide-Yosi.; A European Sojourn in Japan, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Faxiba, afterwards Fide-Yosi.; A European Sojourn in Japan, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Background imageIn Prayer Collection: Buddhist high-priest worshipped by his subordinates; A European Sojourn in Japan, 1875

Buddhist high-priest worshipped by his subordinates; A European Sojourn in Japan, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Buddhist high-priest worshipped by his subordinates; A European Sojourn in Japan, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Background imageIn Prayer Collection: Bonzes praying; A European Sojourn in Japan, 1875. Creator: Unknown

Bonzes praying; A European Sojourn in Japan, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Bonzes praying; A European Sojourn in Japan, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Background imageIn Prayer Collection: The Praying Nun, 1829. Creator: Johann Wilhelm Schirmer

The Praying Nun, 1829. Creator: Johann Wilhelm Schirmer
The Praying Nun, 1829

Background imageIn Prayer Collection: Communion of the Apostles, n.d. Creator: Johann Martin Schuster

Communion of the Apostles, n.d. Creator: Johann Martin Schuster
Communion of the Apostles, n.d

Background imageIn Prayer Collection: Composition with the Virgin Mary, c1675. Creator: Unknown

Composition with the Virgin Mary, c1675. Creator: Unknown
Composition with the Virgin Mary, c1675

Background imageIn Prayer Collection: The Beaucousin Collection at the National Gallery - 'The Death of the Virgin'... 1860

The Beaucousin Collection at the National Gallery - "The Death of the Virgin"... 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Beaucousin Collection at the National Gallery - "The Death of the Virgin", by Martin Schoen, 1860. Engraving of a painting

Background imageIn Prayer Collection: Emperor Aurangzeb (reigned 1658-1707), c1725. Creator: Unknown

Emperor Aurangzeb (reigned 1658-1707), c1725. Creator: Unknown
Emperor Aurangzeb (reigned 1658-1707), c1725

Background imageIn Prayer Collection: Virgin and Child Enthroned, with Saints Jerome and John the Baptist and a Carthusian Monk, c.1510

Virgin and Child Enthroned, with Saints Jerome and John the Baptist and a Carthusian Monk, c.1510. The Virgin is enthroned beneath a canopy on the left

Background imageIn Prayer Collection: The Annunciation, c1524. Creator: Master Jean de Mauléon

The Annunciation, c1524. Creator: Master Jean de Mauléon
The Annunciation, c1524. Illustration from a Book of Hours

Background imageIn Prayer Collection: Statue of the Madonna in the Mountains, 1804. Creator: Caspar David Friedrich

Statue of the Madonna in the Mountains, 1804. Creator: Caspar David Friedrich
Statue of the Madonna in the Mountains, 1804

Background imageIn Prayer Collection: Pilgrim in the Woods, 1825. Creator: Karl Blechen

Pilgrim in the Woods, 1825. Creator: Karl Blechen
Pilgrim in the Woods, 1825

Background imageIn Prayer Collection: The Adoration of the Magi, c.1510-c.1515. Creator: Workshop of Jacob Cornelisz van Oostsanen

The Adoration of the Magi, c.1510-c.1515. Creator: Workshop of Jacob Cornelisz van Oostsanen
The Adoration of the Magi, c.1510-c.1515. In addition to the usual figures of the Christ Child, the Virgin and the three kings there is Joseph in the right middleground

Background imageIn Prayer Collection: Saint Mary Magdalene, 1591. Creator: Annibale Carracci

Saint Mary Magdalene, 1591. Creator: Annibale Carracci
Saint Mary Magdalene, 1591

Background imageIn Prayer Collection: St. John the Baptist in the Wilderness, c1535. Creator: Moretto da Brescia

St. John the Baptist in the Wilderness, c1535. Creator: Moretto da Brescia
St. John the Baptist in the Wilderness, c1535

Background imageIn Prayer Collection: The Tree of Jesse, c.1500. Creator: Geertgen tot Sint Jans (circle of)

The Tree of Jesse, c.1500. Creator: Geertgen tot Sint Jans (circle of)
The Tree of Jesse, c.1500. Jesse lies sleeping on the grass in a walled courtyard. A tree growing out of his side is populated with Christ's ancestors and is crowned with the Virgin and Child

Background imageIn Prayer Collection: Adoration of the Magi, 1705-1760. Creator: Gaspare Diziani

Adoration of the Magi, 1705-1760. Creator: Gaspare Diziani
Adoration of the Magi, 1705-1760

Background imageIn Prayer Collection: Tomb of a Mussulman - drawn by W. Carpenter, Jun. 1858. Creator: Unknown

Tomb of a Mussulman - drawn by W. Carpenter, Jun. 1858. Creator: Unknown
Tomb of a Mussulman - drawn by W. Carpenter, Jun. 1858. From "Illustrated London News", 1858

Background imageIn Prayer Collection: Hojo Tokimasa Praying to a Goddess in the Sea (image 1 of 2), December 1883

Hojo Tokimasa Praying to a Goddess in the Sea (image 1 of 2), December 1883. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Hojo Tokimasa Praying to a Goddess in the Sea (image 1 of 2), December 1883

Background imageIn Prayer Collection: King Solomon in prayer to God (Kings I, vs. 8). c.1719-c.1775. Creator: Ruik Keyert

King Solomon in prayer to God (Kings I, vs. 8). c.1719-c.1775. Creator: Ruik Keyert
King Solomon in prayer to God (Kings I, vs. 8). c.1719-c.1775. Design for a painting in rococo frame, with coat of arms

Background imageIn Prayer Collection: Saying Grace, c.1653-1668. Creator: Jan Miense Molenaer

Saying Grace, c.1653-1668. Creator: Jan Miense Molenaer
Saying Grace, c.1653-1668

Background imageIn Prayer Collection: Apres la reprise du Fort de Vaux; la premiere messe, dans une casemate du fort reconquis, 1916

Apres la reprise du Fort de Vaux; la premiere messe, dans une casemate du fort reconquis, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Apres la reprise du Fort de Vaux; la premiere messe, dans une casemate du fort reconquis, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

Background imageIn Prayer Collection: Saying Grace, 1663. Creator: Cornelis Bega

Saying Grace, 1663. Creator: Cornelis Bega
Saying Grace, 1663

Background imageIn Prayer Collection: Woman Praying, 1640-1671. Creator: Caesar Boëtius van Everdingen

Woman Praying, 1640-1671. Creator: Caesar Boëtius van Everdingen
Woman Praying, 1640-1671

Background imageIn Prayer Collection: Chinese sacrificial ceremony in Batavia, 1785. Creator: Jan Brandes

Chinese sacrificial ceremony in Batavia, 1785. Creator: Jan Brandes
Chinese sacrificial ceremony in Batavia, 1785. Ceremony during the Tsingbing Festival. Drawings of musical instruments. Worshippers kow-towing. Altar with incense

Background imageIn Prayer Collection: Portrait of Hendrik IV of Naaldwijk, Knight and Hereditary Marshall of Holland, c.1500-c.1506

Portrait of Hendrik IV of Naaldwijk, Knight and Hereditary Marshall of Holland, c.1500-c.1506. Creator: Anon
Portrait of Hendrik IV of Naaldwijk, Knight and Hereditary Marshall of Holland, c.1500-c.1506

Background imageIn Prayer Collection: 'Prayer Wheel' in Cashmere, 1857. Creator: Unknown. 'Prayer Wheel' in Cashmere, 1857

"Prayer Wheel" in Cashmere, 1857. Creator: Unknown. "Prayer Wheel" in Cashmere, 1857
"Prayer Wheel" in Cashmere, 1857....the interior of a Lama Temple, with a prayer-wheel at work. These wheels are about ten feet high by eight or ten in diameter

Background imageIn Prayer Collection: Tobit and Anna with the Kid, 1626. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn

Tobit and Anna with the Kid, 1626. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Tobit and Anna with the Kid, 1626

Background imageIn Prayer Collection: The Adoration of the Magi, c.1480-c.1485. Creator: Geertgen tot Sint Jans

The Adoration of the Magi, c.1480-c.1485. Creator: Geertgen tot Sint Jans
The Adoration of the Magi, c.1480-c.1485. Other Title(s): The Adoration of the Magi. The three kings presenting their gifts occupy the foreground of the Amsterdam Adoration

Background imageIn Prayer Collection: Virgin and Child with Saint Anne and Saints Francis and Lidwina, with Donors (Anna Selbdritt)

Virgin and Child with Saint Anne and Saints Francis and Lidwina, with Donors (Anna Selbdritt), c.1490-c.1500. St Anne is seated on a high throne beneath a canopy in a landscape

Background imageIn Prayer Collection: The Agony in the Garden, 1851. Creator: Eugene Delacroix

The Agony in the Garden, 1851. Creator: Eugene Delacroix
The Agony in the Garden, 1851

Background imageIn Prayer Collection: Arcadian landscape with travellers, 1771. Creator: Juriaan Andriessen

Arcadian landscape with travellers, 1771. Creator: Juriaan Andriessen
Arcadian landscape with travellers, 1771. In the distance people burn offerings on an altar in front of a statue

Background imageIn Prayer Collection: Nativity, c.1550-c.1600. Creator: Jheronimus Bosch (manner of)

Nativity, c.1550-c.1600. Creator: Jheronimus Bosch (manner of)
Nativity, c.1550-c.1600. Other Title(s): The Adoration of the Child

Background imageIn Prayer Collection: Last Judgment, 1611. Creator: Aert Pietersz

Last Judgment, 1611. Creator: Aert Pietersz
Last Judgment, 1611

Background imageIn Prayer Collection: The Adoration of the Magi, c.1640-c.1650. Creator: Bartholomeus Breenbergh (circle of)

The Adoration of the Magi, c.1640-c.1650. Creator: Bartholomeus Breenbergh (circle of)
The Adoration of the Magi, c.1640-c.1650

Background imageIn Prayer Collection: Memorial Panel with Nine Female Portraits, probably Kathrijn Willemsdr van der Graft and Family

Memorial Panel with Nine Female Portraits, probably Kathrijn Willemsdr van der Graft and Family, with Saint Mary Magdalene and the Van Soutelande Family and Van der Graft-Van Soutelande Crests

Background imageIn Prayer Collection: Sibylla Erythrea, 1564. Creator: Maerten van Heemskerck

Sibylla Erythrea, 1564. Creator: Maerten van Heemskerck
Sibylla Erythrea, 1564. Other Title(s): Left Wing of a Triptych: the Donor Matelief Dammasz. and St Paul (front) and the Erythraean Sibyl (back)

Background imageIn Prayer Collection: Monk kneeling at an altar, 1657. Creator: Gesina ter Borch

Monk kneeling at an altar, 1657. Creator: Gesina ter Borch
Monk kneeling at an altar, 1657. Brother with a habit of the Order of the Crosiers, in an octagonal frame

Background imageIn Prayer Collection: Saint Jerome, 1693. Creator: Antoine Masson

Saint Jerome, 1693. Creator: Antoine Masson
Saint Jerome, 1693

Background imageIn Prayer Collection: Black Madonna, 1650-1699. Creator: Anon

Black Madonna, 1650-1699. Creator: Anon
Black Madonna, 1650-1699




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"In Prayer: A Glimpse into the Divine Realm" Step into a world where devotion and spirituality intertwine, as captured by masterful artists throughout history. From Vincenzo Frediani's "The Adoration of the Christ Child" to C. B. Low's "Brahmin at Prayer, " these artworks transport us to moments of profound connection with the divine. Marcantonio Raimondi's depiction of God carried by angels, appearing to Noah and his family after the Flood, evokes a sense of awe and wonder. The ethereal beauty portrayed in this scene reminds us of the power of faith even in times of adversity. Lucas Vorsterman's portrayal of Saint Ignatius Loyola invites us into an intimate moment with one who sought solace through prayer. With a crucifix, rosary, and book in hand, Saint Ignatius exemplifies dedication and contemplation. Johann Jakob Thurneysen takes us back to biblical times with his rendition of "The Annunciation. " This pivotal event is brought to life through intricate details that capture Mary's humility as she receives news from Gabriel. In Johann Georg Pintz's design for a cartouche representing smell, we are reminded that prayer engages all our senses. As we immerse ourselves in worship or meditation, scents can evoke deeper connections with our spiritual selves. Anon’s "Landscape with Abraham and Three Angels" transports us to a serene setting where heavenly messengers visit Abraham. Through their interaction, we witness how prayer can lead to unexpected encounters that shape our lives. "The Last Judgment" by an anonymous artist serves as a poignant reminder that prayer holds significance beyond earthly existence. It prompts reflection on our actions and choices while reminding us that ultimate judgment lies outside human hands. Unknown creator’s depiction titled “Our Lady of Guadalupe” from Portfolio “Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico” showcases the power of prayer in cultural and religious contexts.