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Pious Collection (#9)

"Pious: A Glimpse into Devotion and Faith" In the serene masterpiece "The Angelus" by Jean Francois Millet, we witness a moment frozen in time

Background imagePious Collection: A Woman with a Candle and Cross

A Woman with a Candle and Cross
NOR61564 A Woman with a Candle and Cross by Brugghen, Hendrick Ter (1588-1629); Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imagePious Collection: Prayer, 1867-1887, (c1902). Creator: Unknown

Prayer, 1867-1887, (c1902). Creator: Unknown
Prayer, 1867-1887, (c1902). After a painting in the Manchester Art Gallery. Portrait of Mary Emily ( May ) Prinsep (1853-1931), kneeling at prayers holding a small prayer book

Background imagePious Collection: Faith, 1864. Artist: John Phillip

Faith, 1864. Artist: John Phillip
Faith, 1864; a woman praying

Background imagePious Collection: Barbara Velverton, 1501, (1911)

Barbara Velverton, 1501, (1911). Portrait of Barbara Yelverton Aged 19, 1501 This painting is thought to have been reproduced many times as a portrait of Elizabeth of York

Background imagePious Collection: John Knox (c1514-1572), Scottish religious reformer, 1924

John Knox (c1514-1572), Scottish religious reformer, 1924
John Knox, Scottish religious reformer, 19th century. Knox (c1514-1572) played the lead part in reforming the Church in Scotland in a Presbyterian manner

Background imagePious Collection: Paranormal lights incident: Anna Monaro, 1934

Paranormal lights incident: Anna Monaro, 1934
While Anna Monaro, a pious patient at Pirano hospital, Italy, is sleeping, a nurse more than once sees an intense blue flame-like light over her chest. Date: April 1934

Background imagePious Collection: Louis I the Pious (778-840). King of the Franks

Louis I the Pious (778-840). King of the Franks (814-880) son of Charlemagne. Illustration on vellum. Manuscript 4 of Codex Legum Longobardorum. 1004. Lombard School. Romanesque art

Background imagePious Collection: My Quaker Girl

My Quaker Girl
Prudence was a Quakeress in her modest Quaker Dress. Date: 1910s

Background imagePious Collection: Attributed David Frumerie Henrik Henry Pious

Attributed David Frumerie Henrik Henry Pious
Attributed to David Frumerie, Henrik, Henry the Pious, 1473-1541, Duke of Saxony, painting, Oil on canvas, Height, 195 cm (76.7 inches), Width, 118 cm (46.4 inches)

Background imagePious Collection: Charlemagne crowns son Louis I Pious

Charlemagne crowns son Louis I Pious
Charlemagne crowns his son, Louis I the Pious

Background imagePious Collection: Stained Glass Window Of Christ

Stained Glass Window Of Christ

Background imagePious Collection: Pedro Agustin Morell de Santa Cruz (1694-1768), Bishop of Havana, c1910

Pedro Agustin Morell de Santa Cruz (1694-1768), Bishop of Havana, c1910
Pedro Agustin Morell de Santa Cruz (1694-1768), Doctor in Canon Law, Bishop of Havana and dean of the cathedral of Santiago de Cuba and Bishop of Leon, Nicaragua, (c1910)

Background imagePious Collection: Elizabeth Woodville and Daughters, Canterbury Cathedral, Kent, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon

Elizabeth Woodville and Daughters, Canterbury Cathedral, Kent, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Elizabeth Woodville and Daughters, Canterbury Cathedral, Kent, 20th century. Medieval stained glass depiction of Elizabeth praying opposite her husband, Edward IV, with their children behind

Background imagePious Collection: Portrait of a Woman (oil on panel)

Portrait of a Woman (oil on panel)
XIR230388 Portrait of a Woman (oil on panel) by Honthorst, Willem van (1594-1666); 94x68 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lille, France; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imagePious Collection: Lungshan temple

Lungshan temple, Taipei, Taiwan, Asia

Background imagePious Collection: St Elizabeth of Hungary, 1886

St Elizabeth of Hungary, 1886. Elizabeth (1207-1231) was the daughter of Andras II of Hungary. After the death in 1227 of her husband Louis IV, Landgrave of Thuringia, from plague while on crusade

Background imagePious Collection: Sir John Fortescu, 1793

Sir John Fortescu, 1793

Background imagePious Collection: Pious Moslems gathered at the Durbar of God, Mecca, Saudi Arabia, 1922

Pious Moslems gathered at the Durbar of God, Mecca, Saudi Arabia, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume IV: Georgia to Italy

Background imagePious Collection: Louis IX, King of France, (1791). Artist: J Jones

Louis IX, King of France, (1791). Artist: J Jones
Louis IX, King of France, (1791). Louis IX (1215-1270) became king of France in 1226. Renowned for his piety and kindness to the poor, he was canonised by Pope Boniface VIII in 1297

Background imagePious Collection: Louis IX, King of France, (1805). Artist: J Chapman

Louis IX, King of France, (1805). Artist: J Chapman
Louis IX, King of France, (1805). Louis IX (1215-1270) became king of France in 1226. Renowned for his piety and kindness to the poor, he was canonised by Pope Boniface VIII in 1297

Background imagePious Collection: Portrait of Baartje Martens-Doomer, c1640. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn

Portrait of Baartje Martens-Doomer, c1640. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Portrait of Baartje Martens-Doomer, c1640. Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Background imagePious Collection: Triptych of the Family Moreel, Detail, 1484. Artist: Hans Memling

Triptych of the Family Moreel, Detail, 1484. Artist: Hans Memling
Triptych of the Family Moreel, Detail, 1484. Located in the collection at, Groeninge Museum, Bruges

Background imagePious Collection: Triptych of the Family Moreel, 1484. Artist: Hans Memling

Triptych of the Family Moreel, 1484. Artist: Hans Memling
Triptych of the Family Moreel, 1484. Located in the collection at, Groeninge Museum, Bruges

Background imagePious Collection: Margareta Eriksdotter Vasa, (detail), 16th century. Artist: Master Hillebrandt

Margareta Eriksdotter Vasa, (detail), 16th century. Artist: Master Hillebrandt
Margareta Eriksdotter Vasa, (detail), 16th century. Found in the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts, Stockholm

Background imagePious Collection: Tomb of St Elizabeth of Hungary, 1878

Tomb of St Elizabeth of Hungary, 1878. Elizabeth (1207-1231) was the daughter of Andras II of Hungary. After the death in 1227 of her husband Louis IV, Landgrave of Thuringia

Background imagePious Collection: St Elizabeth of Hungary, 1878

St Elizabeth of Hungary, 1878. Elizabeth (1207-1231) was the daughter of Andras II of Hungary. After the death in 1227 of her husband Louis IV, Landgrave of Thuringia, from plague while on crusade

Background imagePious Collection: St Elizabeth of Hungary and St Lucy, 1878

St Elizabeth of Hungary and St Lucy, 1878. Elizabeth (1207-1231) was the daughter of Andras II of Hungary. After the death in 1227 of her husband Louis IV, Landgrave of Thuringia

Background imagePious Collection: Louis IX, King of France, in Chartres Cathedral in his coronation robes, 1226 (19th century)

Louis IX, King of France, in Chartres Cathedral in his coronation robes, 1226 (19th century)
Louis IX, King of France, kneeling before the altar in Chartres Cathedral in his coronation robes, 1226 (19th century). Louis IX (1215-1270) became king of France in 1226

Background imagePious Collection: Maria I (1734-1816) Queen of Portugal, Brazil and Algarves

Maria I (1734-1816) Queen of Portugal, Brazil and Algarves. Peter III of Portugal (1717-1786). Engraving. 19th century. Colored

Background imagePious Collection: Richard III

Richard III - pretending he is too holy to want to become king. 1862

Background imagePious Collection: Louis the Pious (778-840). Engraving. Colored

Louis the Pious (778-840). Engraving. Colored
Louis the Pious (778-840). King of Aquitaine and of the Franks. Engraving by Ecosse. Universal Library, Popular Edition, 1851. Colored

Background imagePious Collection: Treaty of Verdun (843)

Treaty of Verdun (843). Agreement between the sons of Louis the Pious, Lothair I, Louis the Germanic and Charles the Bald, to divide the territories of the Carolingian Empire

Background imagePious Collection: Franciss Body Honoured

Franciss Body Honoured
The body of FRANCIS OF ASSISI is on its way to burial when it is halted at Saint-Damian so that St Clare and other pious ladies may pay their respects. Date: 1182 - 1226

Background imagePious Collection: Woman at Prie-Dieu C1850

Woman at Prie-Dieu C1850
A young woman prays fervently, kneeling on a prie-dieu. Date: circa 1850

Background imagePious Collection: French Scene / Munster / C16

French Scene / Munster / C16
A whole variety of activites being pursued in the French countryside, some pious, some sporting, some agricultural and some scientific across a range of social standings Date: 1553

Background imagePious Collection: St Rosalia / Commans

St Rosalia / Commans
SAINT ROSALIA Sicilian saint who lived in a grotto Date: - 1160

Background imagePious Collection: Elizabeth Hungary / Huyot

Elizabeth Hungary / Huyot
SAINT ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY Washing the lepers Date: 1207 - 1231

Background imagePious Collection: Elizabeth Hungary / Ville

Elizabeth Hungary / Ville
SAINT ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY As depicted in the Bardi Chapel at the Church of Santa Croce, Florence Date: 1207 - 1231

Background imagePious Collection: Henri Arnauld

Henri Arnauld
HENRI ARNAULD French Jansenist and lawyer; Bishop of Angers (1649) Date: 1597 - 1692

Background imagePious Collection: Cumaean Sibyl & Jesus

Cumaean Sibyl & Jesus
The CUMAEAN SIBYL foretells the coming of Jesus - a pious invention of the early Christians, hoping to show that their faith had been predicted in ancient times Date: BC

Background imagePious Collection: Robert II Le Pieux

Robert II Le Pieux
ROBERT II LE PIEUX king of France - co-ruler 987 - 996 sole ruler 996 - 1026 co-ruler 1026 - 1031 Date: 970 - 1031

Background imagePious Collection: Pilgrims Light Candles

Pilgrims Light Candles
Pious pilgrims light candles at the Grotto, contributing to the substantial revenues of the site Date: 1986

Background imagePious Collection: Francisco Javier / Hinchli

Francisco Javier / Hinchli
FRANCISCO JAVIER Spanish missionary in Asia Date: 1506 - 1552

Background imagePious Collection: Joan of Arc / Ingres

Joan of Arc / Ingres
JOAN OF ARC French heroine in armour and halo, at the altar of a church Date: 1412? - 1431

Background imagePious Collection: Saint Vitus - Schraudolph

Saint Vitus - Schraudolph
Saint Vitus ( - 303?) Pictured here with his nurse Crescentia and her husband Modestus

Background imagePious Collection: German postcard with stone inscription

German postcard with stone inscription
German postcard with a gymnast carving an inscription into stone: Frisch Fromm Frohlich Frei, meaning fresh, pious, happy and free. Date: circa 1920s

Background imagePious Collection: Edward Lake - 1

Edward Lake - 1
EDWARD LAKE English churchman, pious and truly orthodox chaplain and tutor to Queen Mary and Queen Anne. Date: 1641 - 1704

Background imagePious Collection: Philip Henry, Churchman

Philip Henry, Churchman
PHILIP HENRY Nonconformist churchman, minister at Worthenbury, husband of the pious Katharine Henry and father of the bible commentator Matthew Henry. Date: 1631 - 1696




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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.