Pilgrim Collection (#10)

Pilgrims hold candles during the Corpus Domini procession led by Pope Francis at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, Italy June 18, 2017. REUTERS/Tony Gentile TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

People attend Eid al-Fitr prayers to mark the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan at a play ground in the suburb of Sale, Morocco June 26, 2017. REUTERS/Youssef Boudlal TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Women and girls queue outside a charity food distribution center to get the iftar meal during the holy month of Ramadan in Sanaa, Yemen May 22, 2018. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah

Muslim pilgrims walk to cast their stones at a pillar symbolising the stoning of Satan and walk back to their tents during the annual haj pilgrimage in Mina, Saudi Arabia August 12, 2019

A general view of camps for pilgrims where they stay during the annual haj pilgrimage is seen in Mina, Saudi Arabia, August 11, 2019. REUTERS/Umit Bektas

Muslim pilgrims gather on Mount Mercy on the plains of Arafat during the annual haj pilgrimage, outside the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia August 10, 2019. REUTERS/Umit Bektas

Hindu pilgrims arrive to worship at the holy cave of Lord Shiva in Amarnath, southeast of Srinagar, July 2, 2019. Picture taken July 2, 2019. REUTERS/Mukesh Gupta TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Europe, Iberia, Portugal, Ribatejo, Fatima catholic sanctuary, huge rosary sculpture at the entrance to the Basilica of the Holy Trinity; with the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary in the distance

Europe, italy, Tuscany. Hiking on the Via Francigena

europe, Italy, Umbria. View from Todi to the pilgrimage church Santa Maria della Consolazione

Europe, Spain, Galicia, Way of St. James (on the UNESCO World Heritage listed Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage route), the Sil river and canyon near Parada de Sil

Europe, Spain, Galicia, Nogueira de Ramuin, Ourense, Way of St. James (on the UNESCO World Heritage listed Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage route)

India, Punjab, Amritsar, a sikh pilgrims at the Golden Temple - the holiest shrine of Sikhism - with mist rising off the lake at dawn

Pilgrimage at Saint Coloman Church, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany

Europe, United Kingdom, England, Kent, Canterbury, medieval stained glass in the cathedral depicting pilgrims on the way to Canterbury

Abbey church of Saint Foy in morning mist, Conques, Aveyron, Languedoc-Roussillon Midi-Pyrenees, France

Elderly man walking outside the Santuario de las Lajas, Las Lajas, Colombia, South America

Architecuture of the Santuario de las Lajas, Las Lajas, Colombia, South America

Spain, Galicia, Finisterre, Finisterre lighthouse, two girls walking up path towards lighthouse (MR)

Spain, Galicia, Santiago de Compostela, view over rooftops to cathedral illuminated at night. UNESCO World Heritage site

Colonists building their homes at Plymouth, 1620s
Pilgrims cutting forests and building houses at Plymouth Colony. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Gift of meat from Native Americans to Plymouth colonists
Native Americans bringing a deer to New England colonists, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Life of Saint James. Pilgrimage of Santiago di Compostela, 14th century (miniature)
7422860 Life of Saint James. Pilgrimage of Santiago di Compostela, 14th century (miniature) by Italian School, (14th century); (add.info.: Religion. Catholic Religion. Life of Saint James)

Alfred the Great and the pilgrim, 1871 (engraving)
7241714 Alfred the Great and the pilgrim, 1871 (engraving) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fac-simile of a painting by Benjamin West)

Jerusalem - the third Station of the Cross, beg 20th century (postcard)
3794073 Jerusalem - the third Station of the Cross, beg 20th century (postcard); (add.info.: Jerusalem - the third Station of the Cross. Where Christian pilgrims walk. Postcard); Lebrecht History

The passing Pilgrim, 19th century (engraving)
JAB4119609 The passing Pilgrim, 19th century (engraving) by Allouard, Henri (1844-1929); (add.info.: Le pelerin passant (Monologue written by Pierre TASERYE) - Un pelerin, drawing by Allouard

Welsh Landscape with Two Women Knitting, 1860 (oil on board)
NGW390196 Welsh Landscape with Two Women Knitting, 1860 (oil on board) by Dyce, William (1806-64); National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

The Way of the Cross
Goran Jovic

Spulcation
Mahmoud Bekheet

Jerusalem. Cityscape image of christian quarter of old town Jerusalem, Israel during sunny day

Pilgrim
Giuseppe DAmico

Pilgrim Following a Star
Christmas. A traveller reaches The Star Inn by night. Date: circa 1930

Mayflower Barn at Jordans, Buckinghamshire, England
The ancient barn at Jordans Hostel, believed to have been constructed using timbers from the Mayflower - Buckinghamshire, England. Date: circa 1920s

Japanese pilgrims with hats, gongs and rosaries - Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts Date: circa 1910

Saint James the Pilgrim. Circle of Pedro Berruguete. Early 16th century. Oil on board. Museum of Pilgrimage and Santiago. Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain. Date: 2019

Saint James the Pilgrim. Statue, 16th -17th centuries. Southern Germany. Polychromed wood. Museum of Pilgrimage and Santiago. Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain. Date: 2019

Apostles James and John. Attributed to Master of Ventosilla. Early 16th century. Oil on board. Museum of Pilgrimage and Santiago. Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain. Date: 2019

12th Century 1200 Angel Angels Archbishop Art
12th, Century, 1200, Angel, angels, Archbishop, Art, assailant, Becket, british, Canterbury, carry, carrying, Catharijneconvent, Museum, Cross, dead, death, Detail, England, english, Europe

Thomas Becket's reliquary. France, ca. 1200
Reliquary of Thomas Becket (ca. 1118-1170). France, ca. 1200. Scenes depicting the dead of Thomas Becket and angels carrying the soul of the martir. Catharijneconvent Museum. Utrecht. Netherlands

Cartoon, The Valley of the Shadow of Death, by James Gillray. Depicting Napoleon (ironically in the role of John Bunyan's pilgrim, Christian) having to confront an array of problems

PILGRIM'S PROGRESS 31
Mr Greatheart encourages Mr Fearing - he was ready to die for fear'. Date: first published 1678

An Irish pilgrim to SAINT PATRICK'S PURGATORY, in Lough Dergh, sits in Saint Bridget's Chair, knowing that by doing so he is forever protected from accident and sudden death Date: 1847

AN IRISH PENITENT A pious Irish pilgrim to Saint Patrick's Purgatory, Lough Dergh (Donegal), tells his beads in one of the seven Saints Beds on the island Date: 1847

BUNYAN/GIANT'S DEATH
The death of Giant Despair. Date: First published: 1678

Geoffrey Chaucer, c. 1800 (tempera on canvas)
1772296 Geoffrey Chaucer, c.1800 (tempera on canvas) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 53x74 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Geoffrey Chaucer (c)

The Return of the Company of Saint Bernardino from L'Aquila in the Piazza del Campo Siena, 1610 (painting on wood)
885908 The Return of the Company of Saint Bernardino from L'Aquila in the Piazza del Campo Siena, 1610 (painting on wood) by Gregori, Antonio Taddeo di (1583-1646); Archivio di Stato, Siena

Pilgrim with burning coal, Kalika Shakti Peeth Pavagadh Temple, Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Gujarat, India, Asia

The Pilgrims of Emmaus, 1654 (Etching)
7393368 The Pilgrims of Emmaus, 1654 (Etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 21 x 15, 8 cm; Fondation Glenat, Grenoble, France; © Fonds Glenat

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"Pilgrim: Journeys of Faith, Hope, and Gratitude" Embarking on a treacherous voyage across the vast Atlantic Ocean in 1620, the Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower set sail with dreams of religious freedom. As their ship braved the tumultuous sea, they clung to hope and determination. Inspired by Chaucer's Pilgrims depicted by Pauline Baynes, these brave souls embarked on a different kind of pilgrimage - one that would shape history. Their arrival at Plymouth in 1620 marked not only a new beginning but also an enduring legacy. Through celestial mechanics and medieval artwork, we glimpse into their arduous journey towards self-discovery and spiritual enlightenment. The mosaic of a pilgrim on the road to Santiago da Compostela reminds us that this quest for meaning transcends time and borders. In 1621, after surviving harsh winters and forging alliances with Native Americans, the Pilgrims celebrated their first Thanksgiving. Jennie A. Brownscombe's oil painting captures this poignant moment when gratitude filled their hearts amidst abundance. From Amritsar's Golden Temple in Punjab to Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, pilgrimages continue to be woven into our global tapestry of faith. Sikh devotees gather before Harmandir Sahib while Sikhs stand proud before their revered Golden Temple – symbols of devotion and unity. As we reflect upon history's pages turned by those who sought solace or divine intervention through pilgrimage - whether it be boarding the Mayflower or walking along ancient paths towards sacred destinations - let us remember that these journeys are not merely physical but transformative experiences for both individuals and communities alike. May we honor those who paved the way for religious freedom as well as those who still embark on spiritual quests today – reminding us all that within each pilgrim lies an unwavering spirit seeking connection with something greater than ourselves.