Missionary Collection (#9)

Portrait of Saint Anthony Mary (Antoine-Mary) Claret (1807-1870) Painting by German Hernendez Amores (1823-1894)
AIS5360325 Portrait of Saint Anthony Mary (Antoine-Mary) Claret (1807-1870) Painting by German Hernendez Amores (1823-1894) 19th century Madrid

St Maternus of Cologne preaching Christianity in the village of Sundgau, Alsace, early 4th Century (colour litho)
5208357 St Maternus of Cologne preaching Christianity in the village of Sundgau, Alsace, early 4th Century (colour litho) by Waltz

The Attack, from The Travels and Sufferings of Father Jean de Brebeuf, 1938 (wood engraving)
1631673 The Attack, from The Travels and Sufferings of Father Jean de Brebeuf, 1938 (wood engraving) by Gill, Eric (1882-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Jean de Brebeuf (1593-1649)

Foundation of the Abbey of St Gallen, Switzerland (engraving)
7147954 Foundation of the Abbey of St Gallen, Switzerland (engraving) by Knille, Otto (1832-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Foundation of the Abbey of St Gallen, Switzerland)

Saint Francois Xavier (or Francois-Xavier or Francisco de Javier, 1506-1552), Jesuit missionary
XEE4136639 Saint Francois Xavier (or Francois-Xavier or Francisco de Javier, 1506-1552), Jesuit missionary, clashes with the practices of the Brahman (Brahmanic religion or Brahmanism) in India

Jesuit missionaries from Paraguay drove Bernardin de Cardenas (eveque of Paraguay) from Spain
XEE4136630 Jesuit missionaries from Paraguay drove Bernardin de Cardenas (eveque of Paraguay) from Spain, and launched an attack on the town of Asuncion (Asuncion) (Assumption) in 1649

Missionary of the Society of Jesus in China. Jesuite Missionnaire a la Chine. Handcoloured woodblock engraving by L
5912781 Missionary of the Society of Jesus in China. Jesuite Missionnaire a la Chine. Handcoloured woodblock engraving by L

The Martyrdom, from The Travels and Sufferings of Father Jean de Brebeuf, 1938 (wood engraving)
1631674 The Martyrdom, from The Travels and Sufferings of Father Jean de Brebeuf, 1938 (wood engraving) by Gill, Eric (1882-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Jean de Brebeuf (1593-1649)

Dr. Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965) (oil on canvas)
XIR229962 Dr. Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965) (oil on canvas) by Dubois, Auguste (19th-20th century); Musee d Unterlinden, Colmar, France

Tomb of Father Charles Eugene Foucauld, the Monument of General Laperrine
901281 Tomb of Father Charles Eugene Foucauld, the Monument of General Laperrine and the Tomb of three Meharistes of the French Camel Corps, 1928 by Dubois

Missionary ship the Duff arriving at Otaheite in the South Sea, published by Kronheim & Co. (colour litho)
1147301 Missionary ship the Duff arriving at Otaheite in the South Sea, published by Kronheim & Co. (colour litho) by British School

Victorian London - Scripture Reader in a Night Refuge
" Vintage engraving showing a scene from 19th Century London England. A missionary reads from the bible to homeless people in a night refuge, circa 1870."

Sainte Rose de Lima, c. 1894 (litho)
2630780 Sainte Rose de Lima, c.1894 (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aubrey Vincent Beardsley (1872 - 1898) was an English illustrator and author

David Livingstone (litho)
7168984 David Livingstone (litho) by Simpson, Joseph (1879-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: David Livingstone. Illustration for Chatterbox (1916).); © Look and Learn

Arrival of the mail at a Scheutist mission, Belgian Congo, 1892 (b / w photo)
7148613 Arrival of the mail at a Scheutist mission, Belgian Congo, 1892 (b/w photo) by Belgian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

St Boniface felling Donars Oak, tree sacred to the pagan Germans, 8th Century (engraving)
7147950 St Boniface felling Donars Oak, tree sacred to the pagan Germans, 8th Century (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Boniface felling Donars Oak)

Jesus Christ sending forth his apostles (engraving)
7149698 Jesus Christ sending forth his apostles (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus Christ sending forth his apostles)

St Patrick converting the Irish to Christianity (engraving)
7150844 St Patrick converting the Irish to Christianity (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Patrick converting the Irish to Christianity)

David Livingstone: "Squatting before the fire he talked long and earnestly with his visitors"(colour litho)
7182283 David Livingstone: " Squatting before the fire he talked long and earnestly with his visitors" (colour litho) by English School

David Livingstone: "He caught me by the shoulder, and we both came to the ground together"(colour litho)
7182282 David Livingstone: " He caught me by the shoulder, and we both came to the ground together" (colour litho) by English School

David Livingstone: "He travelled almost entirely on the shoulders of his bearers"(colour litho)
7182278 David Livingstone: " He travelled almost entirely on the shoulders of his bearers" (colour litho) by English School

Joan of Arc having a religious vision (chromolitho)
7185109 Joan of Arc having a religious vision (chromolitho) by Benouville, Francois Leon (1821-59); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joan of Arc having a religious vision, with the Archangel Michael)

Santa Clara de Asis, California, Founded 1777 (colour litho)
7184391 Santa Clara de Asis, California, Founded 1777 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Santa Clara de Asis, California, Founded 1777)

David Livingstone: "... Their beloved Master kneeling, with his head bowed in his hands
7182277 David Livingstone: "... Their beloved Master kneeling, with his head bowed in his hands, at the bedside" (colour litho) by English School

Mr Jones, First Missionary to Madagascar (engraving)
7180750 Mr Jones, First Missionary to Madagascar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Jones, First Missionary to Madagascar)

Christmas dinner for cannibals (colour litho)
7150910 Christmas dinner for cannibals (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme)

St Gall, Irish missionary to the German Alps (engraving)
7147642 St Gall, Irish missionary to the German Alps (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Gall (c550-c646), Irish missionary to the German Alps

Mission of St Peter (chromolitho)
7185044 Mission of St Peter (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mission of St Peter)

Bishop Ulfilas preaching the Gospels to the Goths, 4th Century (engraving)
7147948 Bishop Ulfilas preaching the Gospels to the Goths, 4th Century (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bishop Ulfilas preaching the Gospels to the Goths)

Reception of the apostolic vicar at Boma, Belgian Congo, 1897 (b / w photo)
7148614 Reception of the apostolic vicar at Boma, Belgian Congo, 1897 (b/w photo) by Belgian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reception of the apostolic vicar at Boma)

David Livingstone: "Till as late as his candle would allow he went on with his study"(colour litho)
7182281 David Livingstone: " Till as late as his candle would allow he went on with his study" (colour litho) by English School

David Livingstone: "His canoe was upset by a hippopotamus"(colour litho)
7182280 David Livingstone: " His canoe was upset by a hippopotamus" (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

St Vincent de Paul, French Catholic priest (engraving)
7185070 St Vincent de Paul, French Catholic priest (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Vincent de Paul (1581-1660)

Portrait of David Livingstone (colour litho)
7182276 Portrait of David Livingstone (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of David Livingstone)

The Greenland settlement of Godhavn (litho)
7171201 The Greenland settlement of Godhavn (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Greenland settlement of Godhavn)

Saint Paul and Barnabas at Lystra, c. 1714. Creator: Sir James Thornhill
Saint Paul and Barnabas at Lystra, c. 1714

The Death of St. Francis Xavier, c. 1750. Creator: Veronica Stern
The Death of St. Francis Xavier, c. 1750

David Livingstone
Engraving From 1873 Featuring The Scottish Explorer And Missionary, David Livingstone. Livingstone Lived From 1813 Until 1873

Reliquary of Father Junipero Serra, 1941. Creator: William Kieckhofel
Reliquary of Father Junipero Serra, 1941

Death of Saint Francis Xavier, ca. 1729. Creator: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe de
Death of Saint Francis Xavier, ca. 1729

Portrait of Peter Parker (1804-1888), 1869. Creator: Augustus Marshall
Portrait of Peter Parker (1804-1888), 1869

Portrait of Peter Parker (1804-1888), Before 1888. Creator: Mathew Brady
Portrait of Peter Parker (1804-1888), Before 1888

Father Matteo Ricci (1552-1610), Italian Jesuit, founder of the Catholic mission in China
GIA4745630 Father Matteo Ricci (1552-1610), Italian Jesuit, founder of the Catholic mission in China by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Saint Francois Xavier resting in front of the bay of hong kong (China)
LSE4312972 Saint Francois Xavier resting in front of the bay of hong kong (China). Painting of the Hong Kong workshop, oil on canvas, circa 1850. Port Louis Museum

Portrait of Pere Huc (Regis Evariste Huc) (1813-1860), French missionary religious of
LSE4402273 Portrait of Pere Huc (Regis Evariste Huc) (1813-1860), French missionary religious of the Order of Lazarists (he evangelizes Tibet) - watercolour, 19th century, anonymous

The first mass in America (15th century) Mass in Cuba in 1494 2nd journey from Columbus
JLJ4578661 The first mass in America (15th century) Mass in Cuba in 1494 2nd journey from Columbus to Havana). Detail. Painting by Blanchard Pharamond (1805-1873), 1850. Oil on canvas

Pope John XXII entrusts Odoric of Pordenone (Franciscan
JLJ4592577 Pope John XXII entrusts Odoric of Pordenone (Franciscan) with the mission of evangelizing Overseas Sea. Men leading partridges to Trabzon. Weapons and emblem of Jean Without Fears

The barkment of foodstuffs, detail of the arrival of Jesuit Portuguese missionaries in
LRI4648870 The barkment of foodstuffs, detail of the arrival of Jesuit Portuguese missionaries in Japan (painting, 1590-1614) by Japanese School

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"Embarking on a Journey: Exploring the Legacy of Missionaries Through Time" In Apostle Paul's Missionary Journeys, captured in a lithograph published in 1886, we witness the fervor and dedication that propelled early missionaries to spread the message of Christianity across distant lands. "The Hope of the World - Jesus and Children" depicts the profound impact missionaries have had on shaping young minds and nurturing faith. Their unwavering commitment to instilling hope remains an inspiration for generations to come. The HMS Beagle Ship laid up during Darwin's Voyage serves as a reminder that not all missions are religious in nature. Darwin's exploration revolutionized our understanding of life on Earth, showcasing how scientific curiosity can also be seen as a missionary endeavor. From celestial mechanics depicted in medieval artwork to Ramon Llull's Breviculum Codex miniature, missionaries throughout history have sought knowledge beyond borders. These brave individuals bridged cultures and exchanged ideas, fostering intellectual growth along their path. Eleazer Wheelock founding Dartmouth College in 1770 exemplifies how education became intertwined with missionary work. By establishing institutions like this, missionaries aimed to empower communities through knowledge and learning. Charles de Foucauld stands as an embodiment of selflessness and compassion. This French missionary dedicated his life to serving others, leaving behind a lasting legacy that continues to inspire acts of kindness today. Eric Liddell's story reminds us that mission work extends beyond geographical boundaries. His unwavering faith led him from Olympic glory to becoming a missionary in China—a testament to following one's calling wherever it may lead. Legends such as St Boniface standing before the Sacred Oak or Saint Francis of Assisi embracing poverty reflect the spiritual depth found within missions. These figures embody sacrifice and devotion while inspiring others towards lives filled with purposeful service. Saint Columba riding alongside his horse symbolizes mobility—missionaries traversing vast terrains spreading their message.