Penance Collection (#4)

Canossa, 1878 (1882). The Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV doing penance at the Italian town of Canossa in 1077 in order to have Pope Gregory VII reverse his excommunication

A hermit doing penence at Gem Lake, Mount Abu, India, 1903. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
A hermit doing penence at Gem Lake, Mount Abu, India, 1903. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Penance of Henry before the shrine of Thomas a Becket
King Henry II (1133-1189) doing penance before the shrine of Thomas a Becket. Henry ruled as King of England from 1154 to 1189. He was the first Plantagenet (or Angevin) King

The Penitent, 1510 (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer
The Penitent, 1510 (1906). From Durer Des Meisters Gemalde Kupferstiche und Holzschnitte in 471 Abbildungen [Stuttgart und Leipzig, Deutsch Verlags-Ansalt, 1906]

The Churuk Puja or Swinging Ceremony, India, 19th century. Artist: JJ Crew
The Churuk Puja or Swinging Ceremony, India, 19th century. Hindus swing on the ends of ropes attached by hooks through their skin

Seven Sacraments: Ordination, ca 1637-1640. Artist: Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665)
Seven Sacraments: Ordination, ca 1637-1640. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Seven Sacraments: Marriage, ca 1637-1640. Artist: Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665)
Seven Sacraments: Marriage, ca 1637-1640. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Seven Sacraments: Eucharist, ca 1637-1640. Artist: Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665)
Seven Sacraments: Eucharist, ca 1637-1640. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Seven Sacraments: Extreme Unction, ca 1637-1640. Artist: Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665)
Seven Sacraments: Extreme Unction, ca 1637-1640. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Seven Sacraments: Confirmation, ca 1637-1640. Artist: Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665)
Seven Sacraments: Confirmation, ca 1637-1640. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Festival of Mariyamma, or Mariyammai, (Hindu deity), 1828. Artist: Marlet et Cie
Festival of Mariyamma, or Mariyammai, (Hindu deity), 1828. Hindus swing on the ends of ropes attached by hooks through their skin. A lithograph from L Inde Francais, 1828

Grand procession of criminals sentenced by the Inquisition of Lisbon, 18th century
Grand procession to the auto-da-fe of criminals sentenced by the Inquisition of Lisbon, 18th century

Rembrandt and Saskia in the parable of the Prodigal Son, c. 1635. Artist: Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669)
Rembrandt and Saskia in the parable of the Prodigal Son, c. 1635. Found in the collection of the Dresden State Art Collections

Cartoon, Valentine Baker, British soldier
Cartoon, Valentine Baker (1827-1887), British soldier, also known as Baker Pasha -- Penance! He served with both the British and Ottoman armies and took part in several wars

Spain. Barcelona. Sarrias Desert Monastery. Penance grotto
Barcelona. Sarrias Desert Monastery. Penance grotto and cross of the plague. Engraving, 19th century. Drawing of G. Mosteyrin. Museum of City History. Barcelona. Spain

St. Jerome Penitent. Miniature belonging to the 15th century book Letters. Chateau de Chantilly. France

Jane Shore Repents
Jane Shore, the mistress of Edward IV, performs public penance in the streets of London after being convicted of practising witchcraft 1483

French Theatre / Urbain
Urbain ( amoureux ) A character from Les Esprits by Pierre de Larivey. Date: 1579

Fakir or fukeer, enthusiast.. handcolored copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from Asiatic Costumes, Ackermann, London, 1828

Penance Saint John Chrisostom 1509 Engraving
Artokoloro

Penitent Magdalen ca 1640 Oil canvas 52 1 / 2 x 40 1 / 4
Artokoloro

A Heretic doing Penance

The Awakening of Saint Jerome, a copy after the work by Giovanni Francesco Barbieri (1591-1666)
XIR905972 The Awakening of Saint Jerome, a copy after the work by Giovanni Francesco Barbieri (1591-1666), 1841 (oil on canvas) by Courbet

St. Jerome in the Desert, c. 1499-1502 (oil on panel)
XIR53749 St. Jerome in the Desert, c.1499-1502 (oil on panel) by Perugino, Pietro (c.1445-1523); 89.3x72.5 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Caen

The Prodigal Son, 1496 (engraving)
XJF437446 The Prodigal Son, 1496 (engraving) by DAOErer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); Private Collection; (add.info.: kneeling amid the swine in a Franconian farmyard; ); German, out of copyright

Allegory of Fortune and the Vices (oil on canvas)
XIR417065 Allegory of Fortune and the Vices (oil on canvas) by Flemish School, (16th century); 68x100 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nimes

The Mariner, condemned to travel unceasingly from country to country, is also condemned
XJF393858 The Mariner, condemned to travel unceasingly from country to country, is also condemned to relate his story to people he meets, scene from The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by S.T

The Seven Sacraments (colour litho)
XIR216655 The Seven Sacraments (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); 42x32 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

The Penitence of St. Jerome and the Death and Apparition of St. Jerome to St. Cyril of Jerusalem
XIR173429 The Penitence of St. Jerome and the Death and Apparition of St. Jerome to St. Cyril of Jerusalem, 1444 (oil on panel) by Pietro, Sano di, also Ansano di Pietro di Mencio (1406-81); Louvre

Saint Peter do penance for treason, Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert, Peter Paul Rubens, Martinus van den Enden, 1596 - 1659

The penance of Mary Magdalene, Joannes Bemme, Adriaan Pietersz. Loosjes, Johannes Immerzeel, 1805

PENANCE OF THE DUCHESS OF GLOUCESTER, London, UK, 19th century engraving

Dr. Johnsons Penance, from the Picture by Adrian Stokes, Exhibited at the Royal Academy, Uk, 1881

Copper engraving from a late 18th century English edition of Dr. Richard Hurds Religious Rites & Ceremonies of All
SPANISH INQUISITION. Copper engraving from a late 18th century English edition of Dr. Richard Hurds Religious Rites & Ceremonies of All Nations

TORRIGIANO, Pietro (1472-1528). Saint Jerome. 1525. Renaissance art. Sculpture on wood. SPAIN. Sevilla. Fine Arts Museum

Punishing the absence of doctrine. South American school. Costumbrism. Painting

JUDAS ISCARIOT. Judas Iscariot doing penance on an isolated rock, as described in the travels of Saint Brendan. Woodcut from a German version of Navigatio, 1499

SPANISH INQUISITION. A procession of those condemned by the Inquisition in Spain. Wood engraving from an 1832 American edition of John Foxes Book of Martyrs

FLAGELLANTS OF MIDDLE AGES. 19th century engraving

FLAGELLANTS: MIDDLE AGES. Line engraving, German, 19th century

SPANISH INQUISITION. The Auto-da-fe, the ceremony accompanying the pronouncement of judgment by the Spanish Inquisition. Line engraving from Historia Inquisitionis, by Phillip van Limborch, 1692

Thomasa a Becket doing penance
" From " Historical Events", a series of postcards. " Date: 1905

PENANCE, 18th CENTURY. Manuscript illuminuation showing acts of penance. Created in Mexico, 18th century

Malvern Water Cure (11)
(11 of 12) Water Cure at Malvern. Costume of the established, doing penance in the wet sheet

Malvern Water Cure (3)
(3 of 12) Water Cure at Malvern The Foot Bath " Doing penance in the stocks, for past transgressions"

Louis Le Pieux
The reign of Louis le pieux is notable for the increased power of the clergy : at Attigny he does public penance before the emperor, further diminishing his prestige

Italy Canossa
The fortress of Canossa, famous as the site where Holy Roman Emperor Heinrich IV stood for three days in the snow, as penance for offending pope Gregorius VII

Jewish Penance
Penance of German Jews in their synagogue : they are beaten on their bare backs

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"Penance: A Journey of Redemption and Self-Reflection" In the depths of history, the concept has transcended time and culture, leaving its mark on individuals seeking solace and forgiveness. From Mary Magdalene's transformative journey to Bermuda Ireland Island's tales of atonement, it has woven itself into the fabric of humanity. Across distant lands like China, Russia, and Britain, acts have shaped societies. Pope Gregorius VII's reforms in Italy stirred a wave of events that redefined religious practices. In India's bustling city Calcutta, souls sought redemption by enduring unimaginable pain on beds of spikes - a testament to their unwavering devotion. The early 1900s witnessed an Indian hermit immersed in solitude at Gem Lake Mount Abu as he embarked on a profound path of self-purification through penance. Juan Carreno de Miranda captured the essence of repentance in his masterpiece "Penitent Magdalene" with striking brushstrokes that evoke both sorrow and hope. Through centuries past, figures like St. Elisabeth flagellated themselves as they sought divine mercy while King Henry II humbled himself before Thomas a Becket's tomb in Canterbury Cathedral. These acts remind us that even those who wield power are not exempt from acknowledging their wrongdoings. Penance serves as a reminder that we all stumble along our journeys but possess the capacity for growth and transformation, and is an invitation to confront our mistakes head-on with humility and seek reconciliation within ourselves and others. As we reflect upon these stories etched into history’s tapestry, let us remember that penance is not merely about punishment; it is about embracing personal responsibility for our actions while striving for inner peace. May this timeless practice inspire us to embark on our own paths towards redemption – one step at a time.