Lent Collection (#5)

Interior of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence, Italy. A Lenten sermon is being preached beneath the great curtain suspended above the pulpit during the season of Lent. Date: 1905

Noblewoman of Venice wearing a black dress and carrying a fan of feathers, 16th century.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of

WWI hand-crafted and embossed triptych
First World War hand-crafted and embossed triptych. The three panels are as follows. Left screen - BY THE MYSTERY OF THY HOLY INCARNATION

Lent Carnival 1558 Etching Sheet 13 1 / 8 x 20 1 / 2
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HOLY SEPULCHRE: PROCESSION. A Catholic procession around the Edicule of the Holy Sepulchre, during Lent, at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, 1941

PALM SUNDAY CEREMONY, 1941. A Polish Bishop blessing palms during a Palm Sunday ceremony at a church in Jerusalem, 1941

Art Caricature in Germany: the Careful Mamma, now, Mr
ART CARICATURE IN GERMANY: THE CAREFUL MAMMA, " Now, Mr. Assessor, you may confess to me all that your heart feels. Mamma has no objection to my listening to you

MARCH was dedicated by the English to the goddess Rhoeda, and hence called Rhede-monath
MARCH was dedicated by the English to the goddess Rhoeda, and hence called " Rhede-monath." It was called also " Illyd-monath, " or the stormy-month

The Loan Collection, South Kensington Museum: Carriage of the Eighteenth Century, Lent by the Earl of Darnley, 1869

Game of Football at Sant Alvise, Venice (oil on canvas)
XIR85788 Game of Football at Sant Alvise, Venice (oil on canvas) by Bella, Gabriele (1730-1799); Galleria Querini-Stampalia, Venice, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Pope Martin V gives Sigismund the symbolic gift of the Golden Rose at the Council of Constance
XCF290929 Pope Martin V gives Sigismund the symbolic gift of the Golden Rose at the Council of Constance, from Chronik des Konzils von Konstanz (pen & ink on paper) by Richental

The Battle between Carnival and Lent, manner of Jheronimus Bosch, c. 1600 - c. 1620

View of the Waal north of Nijmegen, Derk Anthony van de Wart, 1815 - 1824

View of the Waal north of Nijmegen, Derk Anthony of Wart, 1815-1824, The Netherlands

Shrovetide Revellers (The Merry Company) c. 1615 (oil on canvas)
XOS1127654 Shrovetide Revellers (The Merry Company) c.1615 (oil on canvas) by Hals, Frans (1582/3-1666); 131.4x90.8 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; Dutch, out of copyright

FULTON FISH MARKET. New Yorks fish market in Lent. Illustrations by W. H. Lawrence
FULTON FISH MARKET. New Yorks fish market in Lent. Illustrations by W.H. Lawrence, 1894

RELIGION: CORPUS CHRISTI. The Procession of ye B. Sacrament on Corpus Christi-Day. Corpus Christi celebration in Europe. Copper engraving, French, 18th century

ROME: PALM SUNDAY, 1844. Procession in the Sala Regia in Vatican City, during Palm Sunday. Engraving, English, April 1844

LENT: HOLY THURSDAY, 1844. The Pope washing the feet of poor priests on Holy Thursday in Rome. Engraving, English, 1844

Carillon - North East Coast Exhibition - Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Carillon (lent by Wellington, New Zealand) - North East Coast Exhibition - Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Date: 1929

The Fight Between Carnival and Lent, 1559: The annual Flemish pre-lent festival, providing an excusive for excessive drinking and sex was condemned as The Devils Week

The calendar for March from Dr. J. H. McLeans Family Almanac, 1874
FAMILY ALMANAC, 1874. The calendar for March from Dr. J.H. McLeans Family Almanac, 1874

ITALIAN PENITENT. An Italian penitent in Lent processions. 19th century wood engraving

FISH VENDOR, 1874. A vendor selling fish for Lent. Wood engraving, American, 1874

BATTLE OF QUARISMA, 1857. Brilliant Battle of Quarisma (Lent), fought by General William Walker and General Henningsen between St. George and Rivas, Nicaragua, March 1857

The passing of Lent. Illustration shows a scene outside a church with an old woman labeled Democratic Party standing between William Jennings Bryan as a friar labeled 16 to 1 and Arthur P

Sangers Circus USA stall, Haverfordwest, South Wales
Scene at Sangers Circus during its visit to Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales, showing a USA-themed stall in a field

An apron from garden Cornflowers
A young girl is lent a petal from a Cornflower to make an apron for her

Frame work of the viaduct
Frame work of Coopers Bridge, near Greenwich. The designers, Mr Grissell and Mr Petolent lent inspiration from similar American structures

Polo match by electric light
A polo match played by electric light at the Ranelagh Club. The game did not begin until ten o clock in the evening. The ILN writes that, .the light, when thrown upon the players

Ash Wednesday Custom
On ASH WEDNESDAY, the first day of Lent, Catholics go to church to be marked on the forehead with a cross in ash, as a sign of penitence

Selling Hot Cross Buns
An old woman comes to the front door on Good Friday, selling HOT CROSS BUNS to the children of the house and a maidservant

Magha Puja, Buddhist Lent, Doi Suthep, Chiangmai, North Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Two young monks carrying basket of donations during the Pha That Luang Festival during Buddhist Lent, at the Great Stupa in Vientiane, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

A group of monks at the annual Makka Bu Saa Buddhist celebration, during Pha That Luang (Buddhist Lent), in Vientiane, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Lights illuminate the Great Stupa of Pha That Luang at full moon in Makkha Bu Saa, Buddhist Lent, in Vientiane, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

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"Lent: A Time of Reflection, Tradition, and Celebration" In the captivating artwork titled "The Fight Between Carnival and Lent" by Pieter Bruegel the Elder, we witness a vivid depiction of the eternal battle between indulgence and restraint. As carnival revelers engage in merriment and excess, Lent emerges as a solemn figure urging temperance and introspection. Across different cultures, Lent is observed with unique customs that highlight its significance. In Olney, England, for instance, locals participate in an exhilarating Pancake Race – a tradition dating back centuries – where competitors race through the streets flipping pancakes in frying pans. Meanwhile, on-screen delights like "Titfield Thunderbolt" bring us comedic portrayals of how communities come together during this season. The Star Loco steams ahead as it showcases the resilience and unity found amidst challenges faced by those celebrating Lent. Pieter Bruegh's masterpiece "The Strife with Shrovetide" further explores this theme. It presents contrasting scenes depicting both festive celebrations preceding Ash Wednesday alongside somber reflections during the period leading up to Easter Sunday. From Ethiopia's Banquet Hall of King Sahla Sellasie to Gladstone's political cartoon entitled "Lent - A Recantation, " diverse perspectives emerge on how individuals navigate this sacred time. Whether speaking to crowds or rowing along Cambridge University's serene riverbanks, people find solace in their faith while embracing personal growth during these forty days. Beyond geographical boundaries lies Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair overlooking Sydney Harbour—a place where contemplation meets natural beauty—encouraging all to pause and reflect during this holy season. Even aerial views from 201 Gombuj Masjid Islamic Mosque reveal intricate geometric patterns etched into history—an architectural marvel that symbolizes devotion throughout Ramadan—a parallel journey marked by self-discipline akin to that experienced during Lent.