Preach Collection (page 6)

The Affray in the High Church, Edinburgh (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF138671 The Affray in the High Church, Edinburgh (engraving) (b/w photo) by Philippoteaux, Felix (c.1815-84); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Christ gives advice to a rich young man and the sermon of Christ before the temple, Jan Luyken, Pieter Mortier, Anonymous, 1700

SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST. John the Baptist preaching in the wilderness. Line engraving, 19th century

GOSPEL CAR, c1910. A crowd in a train shed at a railroad station, probably in or near New York City, listening to a sermon being delivered from a gospel car

METHODIST CHURCH, c1770. Service at St. Georges Methodist Church in Philadelphia, established in 1769. Etching, American, late 19th century

SAINT BONIFACE (c675-755). English Benedictine missionary. St. Boniface preaching in Germany. Wood engraving, 19th century

CAMP MEETING, c1830. American lithograph, c1830

REFORMER IN SLUM, 1891. A hint for a certain class of reformers. Shirt-sleeves talk in the slums may do more toward redeeming the human race than swallow-tail eloquence in the sanctuaries of good

CANADA: JESUIT MISSIONARY. A Jesuit missionary preaching to the Native Americans in 17th century Canada. Line drawing by Charles W. Jefferys

CRUSADES: POPE URBAN II preaching the First Crusade in Clermont in 1095: French ms. illumination, 14th century

CAMP MEETING, c1850. American lithograph

CHURCH OF ENGLAND, 1648. A true orthodox minister preaching in a church (left) contrasted with a seducer and false prophet preaching at a conventicle

JULIANN JANE TILLMAN, 1844. Black minister speaking at the African Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where she was a preacher. Lithograph, 1844

GIROLAMO SAVONAROLA (1452-1498). Italian Dominican monk and religious reformer. Savonarola preaching. Woodcut from his tract, Compendio di Rivelazione, Florence, 1495

THOMAS PAUL (1773-1831). American Baptist minister. Oil on panel, c1825, by Thomas Badger

PETER THE HERMIT. (c1050-1115). French ascetic and crusader. Peter the Hermit preaching the First Crusade, 1095 A.D.: oil on canvas, c1822, by Francesco Hayez

ROBERT MOFFAT (1795-1883). Scottish missionary. Oil by William Scott

ANNE HUTCHINSON (1591-1643). English religious liberal in America. Preaching in her house in Boston. Illustration, 1901, by Howard Pyle

CRUIKSHANK: UMBRELLAS. St. Swithins Chapel. Cartoon by George Cruikshank (1792-1878) parodying the English predilection for umbrellas

REVIVAL MEETING, 1882. American trade card, 1882, for Frears Silk Department with a depiction of a black revival meeting

John preaches and baptizes. Codex of Predis (1476). Royal Library. Turin. Italy

Solomon Eagle preaching repentance during the plague, 1665. Engraving after the painting by P. F. Poole
LONDON PLAGUE, 1665. Solomon Eagle preaching repentance during the plague, 1665. Engraving after the painting by P.F. Poole

A religious enthusiast delivering Gods judgment during the Great Plague of London in 1665
LONDON PLAGUE, 1665. A religious enthusiast delivering Gods judgment during the Great Plague of London in 1665. Wood engraving, English, 19th century

(Luke 2: 49). Color engraving after Gustave Dor
DORÉ: JESUS WITH DOCTORS. (Luke 2:49). Color engraving after Gustave Dor

An English Lady-Preacher of the Salvation Army in a Swiss Tavern. Line engraving, English, after G. Cederstr├Âm
SALVATION ARMY, 1887. An English Lady-Preacher of the Salvation Army in a Swiss Tavern. Line engraving, English, after G. Cederstr├Âm

Llull, Ramon (1233-1315 or 1316). Majorcan writer, philosopher. Conversion of Ramon Llull. 1) Preaching of Bishop in convent of Friars Minor in Majorca

The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 6: 28, 29). Color engraving after Gustave Dor
DORE: SERMON ON THE MOUNT. The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 6: 28, 29). Color engraving after Gustave Dor

Christ in the synagogue (Matthew 13: 54, 55). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor
DORÉ: CHRIST PREACHING. Christ in the synagogue (Matthew 13: 54, 55). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

Jesus Preaching to the Multitude (Luke 12: 23, 31). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor
DORÉ: JESUS PREACHING. Jesus Preaching to the Multitude (Luke 12:23, 31). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

CIVIL WAR: CHAPLAINS, 1861. The Reverend L. F. Drake, Chaplain, 31st Ohio Volunteers, preaching at Camp Dick Robinson
CIVIL WAR: CHAPLAINS, 1861. The Reverend L.F. Drake, Chaplain, 31st Ohio Volunteers, preaching at Camp Dick Robinson, Kentucky, 10 November 1861

MONK PREACHING. Wood engraving, late 19th century

JOSEPH SMITH PREACHING. Mormon leader Joseph Smith preaching in the American wilderness, 1830s. Wood engraving, American, 1853

DORÉ: PHARISEE & PUBLICAN. The Pharisee and the Publican (Luke 18: 11-13). Wood engraving, 19th century, after Gustave Dor

HOGARTH: CHURCH SATIRE. The Sleeping Congregation. Steel engraving, after an 18th-century drawing by William Hogarth

WINNEBRENARIAN CHURCH. Winnebrenarian service at a church on Townsend Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Wood engraving, 1874

COVENANTERS PREACHING. A gathering of Covenanters in the Scottish Highlands. Wood engraving, 19th century

BERLIN: SERMON ON BARGE. A Sunday sermon on a barge on the Spree River at Wasserthorbecken, Berlin, Germany. Wood engraving, German, 1886

CARTOON: ROLLER SKATING. A Hint to Pastors with Slim Congregations - how to Fill Their Churches. Wood engraving, American, 1885

PETER THE HERMIT (c1050-1115). French ascetic and crusader. Peter the Hermit preaching the First Crusade. 19th century engraving

REVIVAL MEETING, 1882. A revivalist preaching a Sunday service on the levee at St. Louis, Missouri. Wood engraving, American, 1882

JOHN ELIOT (1604-1690). American missionary. The Apostle of the Indians. Preaching to the Indians. Line engraving, American, 1832

HOGARTH: METHODISM. Credulity, Superstition and Fanaticism. A satire on Methodism. Line engraving after the original by William Hogarth

MISSIONARY AND NATIVE AMERICANS. A missionary preaching to Native Americans in the Oregon Territory. Wood engraving from an American textbook of the 1850s

CAMP MEETING, 1852. Main Square of the Duck Creek Methodist Episcopal Church Meeting, During Service, Near Cincinnati. Wood engraving, American, 1852

HUGH PETER (1598-1660). English cleric. Line engraving, English, 17th century

JOHN WESLEY (1703-1791) preaching to scoffing villagers: 19th century engraving after a drawing by Arthur Keller

MISSIONARY IN INDIA, 1832. The Rev. J. Thomas Putting to Shame the Bramins & Exciting the Ridicule of the People at Idol Worship. Line engraving, American, 1832

SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST. John the Baptist preaching in the Wilderness. Steel engraving, 19th century

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"Preaching: A Timeless Art of Inspiration and Guidance" Throughout history, the act of preaching has served as a powerful tool for spreading messages of faith, hope, and wisdom. From St. Francis of Assisi captivating an audience of birds to Jesus calming the storm on the Sea of Galilee, these iconic moments have become symbols of divine communication. In Ramon Llull's Breviculum Codex miniature from Baden, we witness the profound impact that preaching had even in medieval times. The Quaker Meeting captured by Lauron showcases a gathering where individuals come together to share their spiritual insights through spoken words or silent contemplation. Pere Mates' Altarpi painting transports us to Renaissance Spain, where sermons were delivered with fervor and passion. As depicted in Gustave Doré's wood engraving inspired by Luke 10:41-42, preaching serves as a reminder to prioritize listening and reflection amidst our busy lives. The Lollard Preacher sent out by John Wycliffe during England's 14th century exemplifies how preaching was used as a means to make biblical stories accessible to all people. It became a catalyst for societal change and empowerment. From paintings like Sermon of the Baptist and The Prediction of Saint Peter in Jerusalem to frescoes such as The Preaching of Saint John the Baptist, artists throughout time have immortalized these transformative moments when preachers captivated audiences with their words. Jan Cornelis Sylvius' etching from 1633 titled Christ Preaching reminds us that preaching is not limited to religious contexts alone; it can also be found within various aspects of life. It encourages us to seek enlightenment beyond traditional settings. In Christ Preaching (also known as The Little Tomb), an etching created in 1652, we are reminded that even after death, teachings continue through legacies left behind by influential figures who preached love and compassion.