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Patriarch Collection (#4)

"Patriarch: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step back in time as we witness the crossing of a river on reed

Background imagePatriarch Collection: Reproduction of a print by Utamaro Kitagawa

Reproduction of a print by Utamaro Kitagawa (1753-1805) showing two Japanese women looking on as a young artist paints a classical zen portrait of Daruma (Bodhidharma)

Background imagePatriarch Collection: Macedonio Fernandez (1874-1953), Argentine writer and philosopher, patriarch

Macedonio Fernandez (1874-1953), Argentine writer and philosopher, patriarch of the inventionist movement, drawing by Jorge de la Canal

Background imagePatriarch Collection: The Repudiation of Hagar

The Repudiation of Hagar. Private Collection

Background imagePatriarch Collection: The Repudiation of Hagar, c. 1615

The Repudiation of Hagar, c. 1615. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Background imagePatriarch Collection: The Hospitality of Abraham (The Old Testament Trinity), 1671

The Hospitality of Abraham (The Old Testament Trinity), 1671. Found in the Collection of State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Background imagePatriarch Collection: Die Beschneidung Christi

Die Beschneidung Christi. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Background imagePatriarch Collection: Abraham and the Three Angels

Abraham and the Three Angels. Found in the Collection of Musei di Strada Nuova, Genoa

Background imagePatriarch Collection: Abraham on the Road to Canaan

Abraham on the Road to Canaan. Found in the Collection of Musei di Strada Nuova, Genoa

Background imagePatriarch Collection: Abraham and Melchizedek, c. 1616-1618

Abraham and Melchizedek, c. 1616-1618. Found in the collection of Musee des Beaux-Arts, Caen

Background imagePatriarch Collection: The circumcision of Christ, 1521. Artist: Huber, Wolf (1480 / 5-1553)

The circumcision of Christ, 1521. Artist: Huber, Wolf (1480 / 5-1553)
The circumcision of Christ, 1521. Found in the collection of Dompfarrkirche St. Nikolaus, Feldkirch

Background imagePatriarch Collection: The Sakkos of Iona III Sysoevich, Metropolitan of Rostov, 1665

The Sakkos of Iona III Sysoevich, Metropolitan of Rostov, 1665. Artist: Workshop of Anna Ivanovna Stroganova
The Sakkos of Iona III Sysoevich, Metropolitan of Rostov, 1665. Found in the collection of State Art Museum, Yaroslavl

Background imagePatriarch Collection: Abraham. Artist: Gasco, Joan (active 1500-1529)

Abraham. Artist: Gasco, Joan (active 1500-1529)
Abraham. Found in the collection of Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona

Background imagePatriarch Collection: The Death of Patriarch Nikon at the Kotorosl River in Tropino. Artist: Dmitriev-Orenburgsky

The Death of Patriarch Nikon at the Kotorosl River in Tropino. Artist: Dmitriev-Orenburgsky
The Death of Patriarch Nikon at the Kotorosl River in Tropino. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Background imagePatriarch Collection: The circumcision of Christ, Early16th cen

The circumcision of Christ, Early16th cen.. Private Collection

Background imagePatriarch Collection: Patriarch Nikon in the New Jerusalem Monastery, 1867. Artist: Schwarz

Patriarch Nikon in the New Jerusalem Monastery, 1867. Artist: Schwarz, Vyacheslav Grigoryevich (1838-1869)
Patriarch Nikon in the New Jerusalem Monastery, 1867. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Background imagePatriarch Collection: Portrait of Joachim, Patriarch of Moscow (1674-1690), End of 17th cen Artist: Russian master

Portrait of Joachim, Patriarch of Moscow (1674-1690), End of 17th cen Artist: Russian master
Portrait of Joachim, Patriarch of Moscow (1674-1690), End of 17th cen.. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Lugansk

Background imagePatriarch Collection: Raskol. Artist: Miloradovich, Sergei Dmitrievich (1851-1943)

Raskol. Artist: Miloradovich, Sergei Dmitrievich (1851-1943)
Raskol. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum of the Dagestan Republic, Makhatchkala

Background imagePatriarch Collection: Return of Hagar

Return of Hagar. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Background imagePatriarch Collection: The circumcision of Christ

The circumcision of Christ. Private Collection

Background imagePatriarch Collection: Patriarch Nikon, c. 1660. Artist: Anonymous

Patriarch Nikon, c. 1660. Artist: Anonymous
Patriarch Nikon, c. 1660. Found in the collection of the State Museum of History, Architecture and Art New Jerusalem, Istra

Background imagePatriarch Collection: The Dalmatic, Mid of 17th cen Artist: Ancient Russian Art

The Dalmatic, Mid of 17th cen Artist: Ancient Russian Art
The Dalmatic, Mid of 17th cen.. Found in the collection of the State United Museum Centre in the Kremlin, Moscow

Background imagePatriarch Collection: The Sakkos of Patriarch Nikon, Mid of 17th cen Artist: Ancient Russian Art

The Sakkos of Patriarch Nikon, Mid of 17th cen Artist: Ancient Russian Art
The Sakkos of Patriarch Nikon, Mid of 17th cen.. Found in the collection of the State United Museum Centre in the Kremlin, Moscow

Background imagePatriarch Collection: Jacobs Dream. Engraving by Gustave Dore. Colored

Jacobs Dream. Engraving by Gustave Dore. Colored
Old Testament. Jacob. Patriarch and prophet. Jacobs Dream. Genesis. Chapter XXVIII. Engraving by Gustave Dore. 19th century. Colored

Background imagePatriarch Collection: Abraham and Isaac carrying the wood for the sacrifice. Engra

Abraham and Isaac carrying the wood for the sacrifice. Engra
Old Testament. Book of Genesis. Abraham and Isaac. Patriarchs of Israel. Abraham and Isaac carrying the wood for the sacrifice. Chapter XXII, verses 13 to 8. Dore drawing. Engraving by Laplante

Background imagePatriarch Collection: Moses striking rock to find water in the desert

Moses striking rock to find water in the desert
Moses striking a rock to find water in the desert. late 19th century

Background imagePatriarch Collection: Noah family tree, 18th century C013 / 7821

Noah family tree, 18th century C013 / 7821
Noah family tree. 18th-century depiction of the family tree of Noah according to the Judeo-Christian biblical tradition of Genesis

Background imagePatriarch Collection: Francisco de Paula Benavides y Navarrete, 1810 - 1895. Archibishop of Zaragoza

Francisco de Paula Benavides y Navarrete, 1810 - 1895. Archibishop of Zaragoza and Patriarch of the West Indies. From La Ilustracion Artistica, published 1887

Background imagePatriarch Collection: Cedar grove Cedars Lebanon Arz Er-Rub God Cedar

Cedar grove Cedars Lebanon Arz Er-Rub God Cedar
Cedar grove. Cedars of Lebanon. Arz Er-Rub. Gods Cedar. The Patriarch of the grove. 1920, Lebanon

Background imagePatriarch Collection: Foot washing ceremony Syrian Orthodox patriarch

Foot washing ceremony Syrian Orthodox patriarch
Foot washing ceremony, possibly with Syrian Orthodox patriarch, outside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem. 1898, Jerusalem

Background imagePatriarch Collection: Head Patriarch Ming dynasty 1368-1644 earlier

Head Patriarch Ming dynasty 1368-1644 earlier
Head of a Patriarch, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) or earlier. China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) or earlier. Wood covered with lacquer; overall: 32 x 20 cm (12 5/8 x 7 7/8 in.)

Background imagePatriarch Collection: Prester John, Also Known As, Presbyter Johannes. From Military And Religious Life In The Middle

Prester John, Also Known As, Presbyter Johannes. From Military And Religious Life In The Middle Ages By Paul Lacroix Published London Circa 1880

Background imagePatriarch Collection: Peter The Hermit Delivering The Message Of Simeon, Patriarch Of Jerusalem To Pope Urban Ii

Peter The Hermit Delivering The Message Of Simeon, Patriarch Of Jerusalem To Pope Urban Ii. From Military And Religious Life In The Middle Ages By Paul Lacroix Published London Circa 1880

Background imagePatriarch Collection: The Page Of Prester John. Prester John Was Also Known As Presbyter Johannes

The Page Of Prester John. Prester John Was Also Known As Presbyter Johannes. From Military And Religious Life In The Middle Ages By Paul Lacroix Published London Circa 1880

Background imagePatriarch Collection: Enoch, 1806-7. Creator: William Blake

Enoch, 1806-7. Creator: William Blake
Enoch, 1806-7

Background imagePatriarch Collection: Reuben, Old Testament patriarch

Reuben, Old Testament patriarch, in Thomas Bankes Bible, Plate I. 1787

Background imagePatriarch Collection: John Chrysostom

John Chrysostom
Saint JOHN CHRYSOSTOM Greek churchman, ascetic, reformer, noted preacher (Chrysostom means golden- tongued), Patriarch of Constantinople. Date: 345 - 407

Background imagePatriarch Collection: WW1 - Russian Troops blessed by Priest before offensive

WW1 - Russian Troops blessed by Priest before offensive
WW1 - Russian Troops blessed by Russian Orthodox Priest before offensive - June 1917 Date: 1917

Background imagePatriarch Collection: Tomb of Joseph, Nablus, Palestine, West Bank

Tomb of Joseph, Nablus, Palestine, West Bank
Tomb of Joseph (the biblical patriarch, son of Jacob) at Nablus, Palestine, West Bank. Date: 1920s

Background imagePatriarch Collection: Bulgaria - King (Tsar) Boris III - with royal standard

Bulgaria - King (Tsar) Boris III - with royal standard
Boris III, Tsar of Bulgaria (18941943), son of Ferdinand I, who came to the throne in 1918 upon the abdication of his father (following the defeat of the Kingdom of Bulgaria during World War I)

Background imagePatriarch Collection: Abraham about to sacrifice his son

Abraham about to sacrifice his son
Abraham commanded not to sacrifice his son, Isaac. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Background imagePatriarch Collection: Mongolia, Khovd (also spelt Hovd) aimag (region), locals drinking tea

Mongolia, Khovd (also spelt Hovd) aimag (region), locals drinking tea

Background imagePatriarch Collection: Lying in State, the Late Armenian Patriarch. Artist: The American Colony

Lying in State, the Late Armenian Patriarch. Artist: The American Colony
Lying in State, the Late Armenian Patriarch. The leader of the Armenian Apostolic Church is known as the Catholicos of All Armenians

Background imagePatriarch Collection: The Greek Patriarch. Artist: Charles Holl

The Greek Patriarch. Artist: Charles Holl
The Greek Patriarch. The head of the Greek Orthodox Church. A print from The Faiths of the World, A Dictionary of All Religions and Religious Sects, Volume II, by Reverend James Gardner

Background imagePatriarch Collection: Armenian Patriarch, leader of the oldest national christian church, 1922

Armenian Patriarch, leader of the oldest national christian church, 1922
An Armenian Patriarch, leader of the oldest national christian church, 1922. He stands for a national church established by the Armenian king, Tiridates, AD274

Background imagePatriarch Collection: Joseph Interpreting Pharaohs Dream, early 20th century. Artist: Margaret Dovaston

Joseph Interpreting Pharaohs Dream, early 20th century. Artist: Margaret Dovaston
Joseph Interpreting Pharaohs Dream, early 20th century. Modern depiction of a story from the Bible, showing Joseph with the Egyptian pharaoh

Background imagePatriarch Collection: The Patriarch Job, 15th century, (1870)

The Patriarch Job, 15th century, (1870)
The Patriarch Job, Florence, 15th century, (1870). A wood engraving from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, (London, 1870)

Background imagePatriarch Collection: Joseph interpreting Pharaohs dream, 1493

Joseph interpreting Pharaohs dream, 1493. One of 12 Hebrew Patriarchs, Joseph interpreted the dream as meaning there would be seven fat years and seven lean years

Background imagePatriarch Collection: Page of Biblia Pauperum (Poor Peoples Bible), 15th century

Page of Biblia Pauperum (Poor Peoples Bible), 15th century. Left, David slaying Goliath and, right, Christ descending into Limbo to release the souls of the Patriarchs




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"Patriarch: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step back in time as we witness the crossing of a river on reed, an ancient practice that symbolizes strength and resilience. The Dance of Death, captured in tempera on stone, depicts the eternal struggle between life and mortality, reminding us of our own fleeting existence. Travel alongside Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob through a meticulously detailed map from 1652. Trace their footsteps across vast lands as they shape history with their faith. Bessarion's enigmatic presence lingers as we contemplate his profound wisdom. His legacy continues to inspire generations to seek knowledge beyond boundaries. Athanasius stands tall with a book in hand, embodying the power of words that have shaped religious doctrines for centuries. The written word holds immense influence over minds and souls alike. A majestic Chinese dragon captivates our imagination with its mythical allure. It represents power, prosperity, and good fortune—a symbol revered across cultures throughout history. Saint Gregory the Illuminator's statue radiates divine light as he guides believers towards spiritual enlightenment. His unwavering devotion serves as an inspiration for all who seek inner peace. Indulge your senses in the opulent ambiance of New York's 1063 Fifth Avenue Dining Room—an exquisite blend of elegance and sophistication that has hosted countless memorable moments throughout time. Artefacts unearthed from Tel-El-Obeid offer glimpses into ancient civilizations long forgotten—each piece telling stories of human ingenuity spanning millennia. "The Patriarch" emerges as a figurehead representing tradition, authority, and familial bonds—a beacon guiding communities through trials and tribulations for generations untold. The Mosque and Tombs of Patriarchs stand testament to enduring sacred spaces where reverence transcends borders. These hallowed grounds hold deep historical significance for millions around the world today. As World War One rages on relentlessly, priests become pillars of solace amidst chaos—their unwavering faith providing comfort and hope in the darkest of times.