Pious Collection (#8)

St. Bridget before the Cross (vellum)
876793 St. Bridget before the Cross (vellum) by French School, (16th century); 18x11.2 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Penitent Magdalene, c. 1453-55 (wood)
875239 Penitent Magdalene, c.1453-55 (wood) by Donatello, (c.1386-1466); height: 188 cm; Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; eGiuliano Valsecchi; Italian, out of copyright

Piety; Piedad, (oil on board)
824815 Piety; Piedad, (oil on board) by Figari, Pedro (1861-1938); 47.3x61.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Piety; Piedad. Pedro Figari (1861-1938). Oil on board

St John Chrysostom (fresco)
938022 St John Chrysostom (fresco) by Italian School, (12th century); Chiesa della Panaghia, Rossano, Calabria, Italy; (add.info.: John Chrysostom, c)

Young girls at church (oil on canvas)
PCT164302 Young girls at church (oil on canvas) by Petiet, Marie, Mrs Dujardin-Beaumetz (1854-93); 132x98 cm; Musee Petiet, Limoux, France; French, out of copyright

The Perraherra, or Annual Festival of the Singhalese at Kandy, Ceylon (engraving)
1041391 The Perraherra, or Annual Festival of the Singhalese at Kandy, Ceylon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Perraherra)

The Industrious Prentice Performing the Duty of a Christian, 1747 (engraving)
1071410 The Industrious Prentice Performing the Duty of a Christian, 1747 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 26.4x34.9 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; Foundation for the Arts

Industry and Idleness [after Hogarths The Industrious
1071408 Industry and Idleness [after Hogarths The Industrious Prentice Performing the Duty of a Christian], 1807 (engraving) by Cole, Thomas (1801-1848); 13.0175x16.8275x cm; Dallas Museum of Art

A Praying Saint, a large historiated initial R, c. 1400 (historiated initial
985723 A Praying Saint, a large historiated initial R, c.1400 (historiated initial, cut from an antiphonal on vellum) by Italian School

The Annunciation, c. 1480 / 1490. Creator: Israhel van Meckenem
The Annunciation, c. 1480/1490

The Annunciation, c. 1490 / 1500. Creator: Israhel van Meckenem
The Annunciation, c. 1490/1500

The Churchgoers, c. 1495 / 1503. Creator: Israhel van Meckenem
The Churchgoers, c. 1495/1503

The Hierarchy of the Heavens, 1579. Creator: Jost Ammon
The Hierarchy of the Heavens, 1579

The Hierarchy of the Heavens. Creator: Jost Ammon
The Hierarchy of the Heavens

Portrait of a Male Donor, c. 1455. Creator: Petrus Christus
Portrait of a Male Donor, c. 1455

Portrait of a Female Donor, c. 1455. Creator: Petrus Christus
Portrait of a Female Donor, c. 1455

The Virgin Annunciate, c. 1430. Creator: Masolino da Panicale
The Virgin Annunciate, c. 1430

The Annunciation, c. 1423 / 1424. Creator: Masolino da Panicale
The Annunciation, c. 1423/1424

Portrait of an Ecclesiastic, c. 1480. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of an Ecclesiastic, c. 1480

Portrait of a Donor, c. 1470 / 1475. Creator: Anon
Portrait of a Donor, c. 1470/1475

Book-Plate of Christoph Scheurl, 16th century. Creators: Lucas Cranach the Younger
Book-Plate of Christoph Scheurl, 16th century

The Virgin looking upwards with hands crossed over her chest, after Reni, 1776

Woman Digging Bamboo Shoots in the Snow, or Parody of Meng Zong (Moso), from Twenty-Four Paragons of Filial Piety, ca. 1765

Figure 75: Nun saying her prayers, 1854-56, printed 1862

EJECTED FROM PUB, 1891
Pious friend: Dear me, Im sorry to see you coming out of a public house, Mr Brown Couldnt help it, ole fel, I was chucked out! Date: 1891

OFFERING HEART TO GOD
Thus should the Pious Christian make an Offering of his Heart to God, as twere on a burning Altar of Sacrifice Date: 17th century

RELIGION / CONFESSION
Pious French Catholics queue to confess their sins to a popular priest; an elegant gentleman reads a pious text on bended knee, a beggar begs Date: 1737

MIRACLE / MONT ST MICHEL
A French lady, pious but pregnant, is making a pilgrimage to Mont Saint Michel when she is overtaken by the tide : she calls on the Virgin for help, and is saved Date: 15th century

BIRTH OF APICULTURE
The birth of Apiculture: when heifers are sacrificed, bees swarm from them; a gift from the gods to the pious. Date: First published: 29 BC

ORDER OF PIOUS SCHOOLS
A regular cleric of the ORDER OF PIOUS SCHOOLS (Spanish) Date: 1848

Medieval armour, William Ap Thomas
Medieval armour, seen here on the monumental effigy of William Ap Thomas (?-1445). Date: 15th century

Medieval armour, shield and sword

The Annunciation, 1480-89. Creator: Hans Memling
The Annunciation, 1480-89

Tommaso di Folco Portinari (1428-1501); Maria Portinari... ca. 1470. Creator: Hans Memling
Tommaso di Folco Portinari (1428-1501); Maria Portinari (Maria Maddalena Baroncelli, born 1456), ca. 1470

Margaret of Austria, ca. 1490. Creator: Jean Hey
Margaret of Austria, ca. 1490

The Young Virgin, ca. 1632-33

Femme En Priere, 1908. Creator: Unknown
Femme En Priere, 1908. Woman at prayer. After a dry point by E Lequeux. From " La Revue De L Art - Ancien et Moderne" - Volume XXIV, July-December 1908, [Paris, 1908]

Woman in traditional costume, Upper Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Woman in traditional costume, Upper Austria, c1935. Young woman wearing a black silk headdress and pearl choker. From " Osterreich - Land Und Volk", (Austria, Land and People). [R

Annunciation, 1465-75 (oil on wood)
3432869 Annunciation, 1465-75 (oil on wood) by Memling, Hans (c.1433-94); 186.1 x 114.9 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; Netherlandish, out of copyright

St. Basil the Great, illustration from The Asketikon, 1594 (woodcut)
3124017 St. Basil the Great, illustration from The Asketikon, 1594 (woodcut) by Mstislavets, Pyotr (fl.1564-1577); Private Collection; (add.info.: Basil of Caesarea)

Interior, 1898 (oil on canvas)
3106532 Interior, 1898 (oil on canvas) by Hammershoi, Vilhelm (1864-1916); 51.5x46 cm; Nationalmuseum, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info.: Model is the artists wife Ida in London); Danish, out of copyright

Interior with a Lady Reading, c. 1900 (oil on canvas)
3106531 Interior with a Lady Reading, c.1900 (oil on canvas) by Hammershoi, Vilhelm (1864-1916); 73x61 cm; Nationalmuseum, Stockholm, Sweden; Danish, out of copyright

Anna Margareta von Haugwitz c. 1650 (oil on canvas)
3087129 Anna Margareta von Haugwitz c.1650 (oil on canvas) by Merian, Mattaus the Younger (1621-87); 107x88 cm; Skokloster Castle

The Holy Trinity, detail of the head of the male donor, 1427-28 (fresco) (detail
XIR439298 The Holy Trinity, detail of the head of the male donor, 1427-28 (fresco) (detail of 173689) by Masaccio, Tommaso (1401-28); Santa Maria Novella, Florence

Two heads (fresco)
XBP394518 Two heads (fresco) by Italian School; 41x47 cm; Baptistery, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: this sinopia is a part the Annunciation of Zacharias)

George Washington prays at the American Revolutionary War encampment of Valley Forge
KW359937 George Washington prays at the American Revolutionary War encampment of Valley Forge during the winter of 1777-78

St. Jerome in his Studiolo, title page of a Bible, printed by J. Marion, Lyon, 1521
XIR316611 St. Jerome in his Studiolo, title page of a Bible, printed by J. Marion, Lyon, 1521 (engraving) by French School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

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"Pious: A Glimpse into Devotion and Faith" In the serene masterpiece "The Angelus" by Jean Francois Millet, we witness a moment frozen in time, as two humble peasants bow their heads in prayer amidst their toil. The painting's tranquility speaks volumes about the pious nature of these individuals, finding solace and strength through their unwavering devotion. Similarly, St. Teresa of Avila's portrait captures her deep spirituality and unwavering commitment to God. Her eyes reflect an inner peace that can only be attained through a life dedicated to prayer and contemplation. "The Infant Samuel, " painted by Sir Joshua Reynolds, portrays the young prophet Samuel in a state of divine communication. This depiction reminds us of the importance of nurturing our spiritual connection from an early age, fostering piety as a foundation for a meaningful existence. An intriguing glimpse into history is found within an anti-home rule postcard that showcases religious figures like St Bernard of Clairvaux and Jan Hus with books symbolizing knowledge and enlightenment. These images serve as reminders that piety often goes hand-in-hand with intellectual curiosity and pursuit of truth. Moving eastward to Hong Kong's Po Lin Monastery, we encounter the majestic Big Buddha statue - an awe-inspiring representation of Buddhist devotion. Its sheer size commands reverence from all who visit this sacred site, reminding us that acts of piety can take many forms across different cultures. Hagia Sophia's mosaic depicting Jesus blessing while holding the Bible serves as a testament to Christianity's rich heritage in Istanbul. It encapsulates both faithfulness to scripture and compassion towards humanity – qualities synonymous with true piety. A portrait capturing Margaret Beaufort reveals her devout spirit amidst political turmoil; her gaze reflects resilience rooted in faith during challenging times. This image exemplifies how piety can provide solace even amid worldly struggles. Finally, Bhutanese men and women turning prayer wheels in Buddhist temples showcase a vibrant piety deeply ingrained in their culture.