In Prayer Collection (#9)

God carried by angels, appearing to Noah and his family, after the Flood, ca. 1513-15. Creator: Marcantonio Raimondi
God carried by angels, appearing to Noah and his family, after the Flood, ca. 1513-15

Saint Ignatius of Loyola, praying towards the left with a crucifix, a rosary, a book, and... 1621
Saint Ignatius of Loyola, praying towards the left with a crucifix, a rosary, a book, and a skull on the table in front of him, 1621

The Annunciation, 1652. Creator: Johann Jakob Thurneysen the Elder
The Annunciation, 1652

Design for a Cartouche and Representation of Smell, Plate 5 from Neu Inv... Printed ca. 1750-56
Design for a Cartouche and Representation of Smell, Plate 5 from Neu Inventierte auf die artigste Facon Sehr nutzliche Schild. Printed ca. 1750-56

Landscape with Abraham and Three Angels, ca. 1570. ca. 1570. Creators: Anon, Lucas Gassel
Landscape with Abraham and Three Angels, ca. 1570

The Last Judgment, 1922. 1922. Creator: Anon
The Last Judgment, 1922

Plate 31: Our Lady of Guadalupe": From Portfolio "Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico"
Plate 31: Our Lady of Guadalupe" : From Portfolio " Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico", 1935/1942

Song of Praise in Heaven over the Fall of the Whore of Babylon; The Wedding of the La... 1440-1450. Creator: Anon
Song of Praise in Heaven over the Fall of the Whore of Babylon; The Wedding of the Lamb from an Apocalypse block book, 2nd edition, 1440-1450

Saint Nicholas of Myra flanked by praying figures, ca. 1460-1470. ca. 1460-1470. Creator: Anon
Saint Nicholas of Myra flanked by praying figures, ca. 1460-1470

Mass of St. Gregory, 15th century. 15th century. Creator: Anon
Mass of St. Gregory, 15th century

The Meditating Child, ca. 1760. Creator: Louis Marin Bonnet
The Meditating Child, ca. 1760

A disciple of the St. Martins Spiritual Church praying before the altar... Washington, D.C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. A disciple of the St. Martins Spiritual Church praying before the altar during the annual " flower bowl demonstration"

Worshipper before the altar of the St. Martins Spiritual Church, Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Worshipper before the altar of the St. Martins Spiritual Church

Worshippers before the altar in the St. Martins Spiritual Church, Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Worshippers before the altar in the St. Martins Spiritual Church

Mr. Branch, resident of the James Creek dwellings, saying grace, Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Mr. Branch, resident of the James Creek dwellings, saying grace

Fireplace in bedroom of Floyd Burroughs cabin, Hale County, Alabama, 1936. Creator: Walker Evans
Fireplace in bedroom of Floyd Burroughs cabin. Hale County, Alabama

Casting a Mantra on the Waves at Kakuta on His Exile to Sado Island (Sashu rukei... c. 1830 / 35)
Casting a Mantra on the Waves at Kakuta on His Exile to Sado Island (Sashu rukei Kakuta nami daimoku), from the series " Concise Illustrated Biography of the Great Priest [Nichiren]

Praying for Rain at Ryozengasaki in Kamakura, 1271 (Bun ei hachi Kamakura Ryozengasa... c. 1830 / 35)
Praying for Rain at Ryozengasaki in Kamakura, 1271 (Bun ei hachi Kamakura Ryozengasaki ame inoru), from the series " Concise Illustrated Biography of the Great Priest [Nichiren]

Kachio Temple in Settsu Province, No. 23 on the Saikoku Pilgrimage Route (Saikoku junrei n... 1859)
Kachio Temple in Settsu Province, No. 23 on the Saikoku Pilgrimage Route (Saikoku junrei nijusanban Settsu Kachiodera), from the series " The Miracles of Kannon (Kannon reigenki)", 1859

St. Charles Borromee, n. d. Creator: Gerard Edelinck
St. Charles Borromee, n.d

Ono no Komachi Praying for Rain (Amagoi), from the series "The Seven Fashionable... c. early 1760s
Ono no Komachi Praying for Rain (Amagoi), from the series " The Seven Fashionable Aspects of Komachi (Furyu yatsushi nana Komachi)", c. early 1760s

Kneeling Monk, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Kneeling Monk, 19th century

Statuette of an Orant Figure, Byzantine Period, 5th-6th century. Creator: Unknown
Statuette of an Orant Figure, Byzantine Period, 5th-6th century

Kneeling Draped Figure, c. 1865-70. Creator: Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones
Kneeling Draped Figure, c. 1865-70

Arai, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi)
Arai, from the series " Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi)", Japan, c. 1806

Child Praying, 1848. Creator: Elizabeth Murray
Child Praying, 1848

Zenzai Doji, mid 13th century. Creator: Unknown
Zenzai Doji, mid 13th century

Guanyin (Avalokitesvara), Liao dynasty (907-1125), 11th century. Creator: Unknown
Guanyin (Avalokitesvara), Liao dynasty (907-1125), 11th century

God Vishnus Mount, Garuda, Kneeling with Hands in Gesture of Adoration (Anjalimudra), 14th century

Buddha Worshipped by the Gods Indra and Brahma, Kushan period, 1st / 2nd century
Buddha Worshipped by the Gods Indra and Brahma, Kushan period, 1st/2nd century. Ancient region of Gandhara (modern Pakistan)

Buddha Shakyamuni Meditating in the Indrashala Cave and Buddha Dipankara [bottom]
Buddha Shakyamuni Meditating in the Indrashala Cave [top] and Buddha Dipankara [bottom], 2nd/3rd century. Ancient region of Gandhara (modern Pakistan)

Act Five: Yamazaki Highway from the play Kanadehon Chushingura, 1807

Ono no Komachi Praying for Rain, Edo period (1615-1868), 1770. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Ono no Komachi Praying for Rain, Edo period (1615-1868), 1770

A Wayside Chapel, 1912. Creator: Donald Shaw MacLaughlan
A Wayside Chapel, 1912

Celestial Beauty (Apsara) in Adoration, Champa period, about 1100. Creator: Unknown
Celestial Beauty (Apsara) in Adoration, Champa period, about 1100

Equity, or a Sailors Prayer before Battle, 1805. Creator: Charles Williams
Equity, or a Sailors Prayer before Battle, 1805

Grave! Grave! Tres-Grave!, 1862. Creator: Charles Emile Jacque
Grave! Grave! Tres-Grave!, 1862

Monk at Prayer, 1843. Creator: Charles Emile Jacque
Monk at Prayer, 1843

Refuge in Prayer, n. d. Creator: Rodolphe Bresdin
Refuge in Prayer, n.d

Prayer, n. d. Creator: Rodolphe Bresdin
Prayer, n.d

Untitled (Girls Saying Grace), 1885. Creator: Robert Frederick Blum
Untitled (Girls Saying Grace), 1885

St. Anthony and Death, 1837. Creator: Rodolphe Bresdin
St. Anthony and Death, 1837

The Repentance of Mrs... 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
The Repentance of Mrs... 1894. A woman kneels in prayer, as others look on knowingly. From The Yellow Book, Vol. IV. A similar subject to The Litany of Mary Magdalen done in his [Beardsley s] earlier

Religious picture, England, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Religious picture, England, 17th century. Saint praying

Shadakshari Mahavidya, Pala period, 12th century. Creator: Unknown
Shadakshari Mahavidya, Pala period, 12th century

Fragment (From an Orphrey Band), England, 1400 / 50. Creator: Unknown
Fragment (From an Orphrey Band), England, 1400/50. Male and female figures wearing crowns. The man gives a blessing. An orphrey is a woven or embroidered band, used on priests albs and knights robes

The Adoration of the Shepherds, shortly after 1450. Creator: Andrea Mantegna
The Adoration of the Shepherds, shortly after 1450. Detail from a larger artwork

Maria Portinari (Maria Maddalena Baroncelli, born 1456), ca. 1470. Creator: Hans Memling
Maria Portinari (Maria Maddalena Baroncelli, born 1456), ca. 1470. Detail from a larger artwork

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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.