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Prelate Collection (#5)

"Prelate: A Glimpse into the Lives of Influential Church Figures" From John Henry Newman to Cardinal Richelieu

Background imagePrelate Collection: Source Size = 2424 x 2337

Source Size = 2424 x 2337
Dr. Edward White Benson, Bishop of Truro, the New Archbishop of Canterbury

Background imagePrelate Collection: Source Size = 3761 x 2498

Source Size = 3761 x 2498
A SURVEYING CRUISE AMONG THE SOLOMON ISLANDS: 1. Outside the Boat. 2. Inside the Boat: " Please, Sir, Heres a Big War Canoe Coming In." 3. Meeting the Bishop of Melanesia at Florida Island

Background imagePrelate Collection: Source Size = 1827 x 2051

Source Size = 1827 x 2051
The Right Rev. C.R. Sumner, Late Ex-Bishop of Winchester, Died Augustus 15Th, Aged 83

Background imagePrelate Collection: Source Size = 3729 x 3357

Source Size = 3729 x 3357
The Coming of Age of Earl Grosvenor, Views in Chester: Eastgate Street, Grosvenor Bridge, Bishop Lloyds House, Gods Providence House, Victor Alexander, Earl Grosvenor, Chester Cathedral

Background imagePrelate Collection: Source Size = 2096 x 2882

Source Size = 2096 x 2882
Dr. Thomson, Bishop Designate of Gloucester and Bristol

Background imagePrelate Collection: Source Size = 4871 x 3720

Source Size = 4871 x 3720
" lady Jane Greys Victory over Bishop Gardiner, " by G.F. Folingsby, 1871

Background imagePrelate Collection: Source Size = 1873 x 2477

Source Size = 1873 x 2477
Bamberg, the Bishops Palace, Germany, 1866

Background imagePrelate Collection: Source Size = 2478 x 2924

Source Size = 2478 x 2924
Dr. Ellicott, Bishop Designate of Gloucester and Bristol, 1862

Background imagePrelate Collection: Source Size = 3962 x 2018

Source Size = 3962 x 2018
The Diocesan Training College, Winchester, Opened on Monday Week by the Bishop of Winchester, October 25, 1862

Background imagePrelate Collection: Source Size = 2501 x 2879

Source Size = 2501 x 2879
The Right Rev. G. A. Selwyn, D.D. the New Bishop of Lichfield, Uk, 1867

Background imagePrelate Collection: Source Size = 2899 x 3393

Source Size = 2899 x 3393
The Rev. Canon and Professor Lightfoot, the New Bishop of Durham, 1879

Background imagePrelate Collection: Source Size = 3946 x 1395

Source Size = 3946 x 1395
Ruins of the Great Fire at Montreal, St. Denis Street, Near the Bishops Church, 1852

Background imagePrelate Collection: Source Size = 3950 x 2716

Source Size = 3950 x 2716
Confirmation by the Bishop of London at the Brompton Hospital for Consumption, 1874

Background imagePrelate Collection: Enthronement of the Bishop of London in St. Pauls Cathedral, London, Uk, 1869

Enthronement of the Bishop of London in St. Pauls Cathedral, London, Uk, 1869

Background imagePrelate Collection: The Right Rev. Dr. Wordsworth, Bishop of Lincoln, 1869, Uk

The Right Rev. Dr. Wordsworth, Bishop of Lincoln, 1869, Uk
The Right Rev. Dr. Wordsworth, Bishop of Lincoln, 1869, UK

Background imagePrelate Collection: Ruins of the Bishops Old Palace, Lincoln, 1869, Uk

Ruins of the Bishops Old Palace, Lincoln, 1869, Uk
Ruins of the Bishops Old Palace, Lincoln, 1869, UK

Background imagePrelate Collection: The Right Rev. Dr. Jackson, the New Bishop of London, Uk, 1869

The Right Rev. Dr. Jackson, the New Bishop of London, Uk, 1869

Background imagePrelate Collection: Source Size = 2954 x 3842

Source Size = 2954 x 3842
Installation of the Bishop of Norwich, the Procession in the Nave of Norwich Cathedral

Background imagePrelate Collection: Source Size = 2437 x 2503

Source Size = 2437 x 2503
The Bishop of London and the Archbishop of Canterbury

Background imagePrelate Collection: Aberdeen, Bishop Dunbars Tomb in the old Machar Cathedral, 1885, UK

Aberdeen, Bishop Dunbars Tomb in the old Machar Cathedral, 1885, UK

Background imagePrelate Collection: The Meeting of Louis XIV and Philippe IV on the Ile des Faisans (7th June 1660)

The Meeting of Louis XIV and Philippe IV on the Ile des Faisans (7th June 1660)
XIR901956 The Meeting of Louis XIV and Philippe IV on the Ile des Faisans (7th June 1660) (detail of Louis XIV 1638-1715, King of France and Navarre, his uncle Philippe IV 1605-1665, King of Spain)

Background imagePrelate Collection: St. Januarius visited in prison by Proculus and Sosius

St. Januarius visited in prison by Proculus and Sosius
XAM67669 St. Januarius visited in prison by Proculus and Sosius by Solimena, Francesco (1657-1747); 127x102 cm; Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Background imagePrelate Collection: Jeremy Taylor, illustration from Old Englands Worthies by Lord Brougham, published c

Jeremy Taylor, illustration from Old Englands Worthies by Lord Brougham, published c
KW292380 Jeremy Taylor, illustration from Old Englands Worthies by Lord Brougham, published c.1880 (engraving) by English School

Background imagePrelate Collection: Portrait of Edward Wetenhall, from Characters Illustrious in British History

Portrait of Edward Wetenhall, from Characters Illustrious in British History
XJF275516 Portrait of Edward Wetenhall, from Characters Illustrious in British History, by Richard Earlom and Charles Turner, 1815 (litho) (b/w photo) by English School

Background imagePrelate Collection: Portrait of Matthew Parker (1504-75) from Lodges British Portraits

Portrait of Matthew Parker (1504-75) from Lodges British Portraits
XJF275064 Portrait of Matthew Parker (1504-75) from Lodges British Portraits, 1823 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School

Background imagePrelate Collection: Portrait of Cardinal de Richelieu (1633-40) (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Cardinal de Richelieu (1633-40) (oil on canvas)
XCF266061 Portrait of Cardinal de Richelieu (1633-40) (oil on canvas) by Champaigne, Philippe de (1602-74); 259.5x178.5 cm; National Gallery, London

Background imagePrelate Collection: Exchange of prisoners by the Bishop of Algiers, 1841 (litho) (b / w photo)

Exchange of prisoners by the Bishop of Algiers, 1841 (litho) (b / w photo)
XIR239507 Exchange of prisoners by the Bishop of Algiers, 1841 (litho) (b/w photo) by Coppin (19th century); Musee des Arts d Afrique et d Oceanie, Paris

Background imagePrelate Collection: Monseigneur de Belsunce (1670-1755) during the Plague of Marseille in 1720, c. 1825

Monseigneur de Belsunce (1670-1755) during the Plague of Marseille in 1720, c. 1825
XIR222790 Monseigneur de Belsunce (1670-1755) during the Plague of Marseille in 1720, c.1825 (oil on canvas) by Gerard, Francois Pascal Simon, Baron (1770-1837); 258x191 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts

Background imagePrelate Collection: Martyrdom of John Hooper (c. 1495-1555) at Gloucester (engraving)

Martyrdom of John Hooper (c. 1495-1555) at Gloucester (engraving)
KW211591 Martyrdom of John Hooper (c.1495-1555) at Gloucester (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

Background imagePrelate Collection: Cardinal Etienne-Charles de Lomenie de Brienne (1727-94) (oil on canvas)

Cardinal Etienne-Charles de Lomenie de Brienne (1727-94) (oil on canvas)
XIR192120 Cardinal Etienne-Charles de Lomenie de Brienne (1727-94) (oil on canvas) by French School, (18th century); ChAteau de Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

Background imagePrelate Collection: Cardinal de Bouillon (1643-1715) Opening the Holy Door, 1708 (oil on canvas)

Cardinal de Bouillon (1643-1715) Opening the Holy Door, 1708 (oil on canvas)
XIR212894 Cardinal de Bouillon (1643-1715) Opening the Holy Door, 1708 (oil on canvas) by Rigaud, Hyacinthe Francois (1659-1743); Musee Hyacinthe Rigaud, Perpignan

Background imagePrelate Collection: Frederick Temple (1821-1902) (engraving)

Frederick Temple (1821-1902) (engraving)
KW212283 Frederick Temple (1821-1902) (engraving) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

Background imagePrelate Collection: Francois de Salignac de la Mothe-Fenelon (1651-1715) (oil on canvas)

Francois de Salignac de la Mothe-Fenelon (1651-1715) (oil on canvas)
XIR183358 Francois de Salignac de la Mothe-Fenelon (1651-1715) (oil on canvas) by Vivien, Joseph (1657-1734); 79x65 cm; ChAteau de Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

Background imagePrelate Collection: Monseigneur de Montmorency-Laval (1623-1708) Bishop of Canada (oil on canvas)

Monseigneur de Montmorency-Laval (1623-1708) Bishop of Canada (oil on canvas)
XIR180996 Monseigneur de Montmorency-Laval (1623-1708) Bishop of Canada (oil on canvas) by French School, (17th century); Societe des Missions Etrangeres, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imagePrelate Collection: Portrait of George Abbot (1562-1633) Archbishop of Canterbury, from Lodge s

Portrait of George Abbot (1562-1633) Archbishop of Canterbury, from Lodge s
KW180259 Portrait of George Abbot (1562-1633) Archbishop of Canterbury, from Lodges British Portraits, 1823 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English

Background imagePrelate Collection: Louis XIV (1638-1715) the Sun King presents his grandson Philippe V (1683-1746) to

Louis XIV (1638-1715) the Sun King presents his grandson Philippe V (1683-1746) to
KW177760 Louis XIV (1638-1715) the Sun King presents his grandson Philippe V (1683-1746) to the Spanish envoys, from Histoire de France by Colart, published c.1840 (engraving) by French School

Background imagePrelate Collection: Francois II (1544-60) tells the parliamentary deputies that the Duke of Guise

Francois II (1544-60) tells the parliamentary deputies that the Duke of Guise
KW177755 Francois II (1544-60) tells the parliamentary deputies that the Duke of Guise and the Cardinal will govern the State, from Histoire de France by Colart

Background imagePrelate Collection: Portrait of Francois de Salignac de la Mothe-Fenelon (1651-1715) (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Francois de Salignac de la Mothe-Fenelon (1651-1715) (oil on canvas)
XIR177440 Portrait of Francois de Salignac de la Mothe-Fenelon (1651-1715) (oil on canvas) by French School, (19th century); St. Sulpice, Paris, France; (add.info.: from the Seminary at St)

Background imagePrelate Collection: Paul d Albert de Luynes (1703-88) Archbishop of Sens (oil on canvas)

Paul d Albert de Luynes (1703-88) Archbishop of Sens (oil on canvas)
XIR232820 Paul d Albert de Luynes (1703-88) Archbishop of Sens (oil on canvas) by French School, (18th century); 64x53 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

Background imagePrelate Collection: Portrait of Cardinal de Richelieu (1585-1642) (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Cardinal de Richelieu (1585-1642) (oil on canvas)
XIR173257 Portrait of Cardinal de Richelieu (1585-1642) (oil on canvas) by Champaigne, Philippe de (1602-74); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France; French, out of copyright

Background imagePrelate Collection: Portrait of Cardinal Mazarin (1602-61) in his Palace, c. 1658-60 (engraving) (b / w photo)

Portrait of Cardinal Mazarin (1602-61) in his Palace, c. 1658-60 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR165587 Portrait of Cardinal Mazarin (1602-61) in his Palace, c.1658-60 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Nanteuil, Robert (1623-78); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imagePrelate Collection: Portrait of Jacques Benigne Bossuet (1627-1704) 1693 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Jacques Benigne Bossuet (1627-1704) 1693 (oil on canvas)
XAL162957 Portrait of Jacques Benigne Bossuet (1627-1704) 1693 (oil on canvas) by Rigaud, Hyacinthe (1659-1743); 72x58 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Italy; French, out of copyright

Background imagePrelate Collection: 1272675; out of copyright

1272675; out of copyright

Background imagePrelate Collection: Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556) Preaching (engraving)

Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556) Preaching (engraving)
KW115014 Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556) Preaching (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: supporter of King Henry VIII; ); Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

Background imagePrelate Collection: Andre Hercule de Fleury (1653-1743) 1728 (oil on canvas)

Andre Hercule de Fleury (1653-1743) 1728 (oil on canvas)
XIR185974 Andre Hercule de Fleury (1653-1743) 1728 (oil on canvas) by Stiemart, Francois (1680-1740); 160x129 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

Background imagePrelate Collection: An Emblem of the Antichrist in his Threefold Hierarchies of Papacy, Prelacy, and Presbytery

An Emblem of the Antichrist in his Threefold Hierarchies of Papacy, Prelacy, and Presbytery
XJF106626 An Emblem of the Antichrist in his Threefold Hierarchies of Papacy, Prelacy, and Presbytery, 1649 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; English

Background imagePrelate Collection: The Game Must End Soon, a Peasant Carrying a Clergyman and a Nobleman, 1789 (coloured engraving)

The Game Must End Soon, a Peasant Carrying a Clergyman and a Nobleman, 1789 (coloured engraving)
XIR158273 The Game Must End Soon, a Peasant Carrying a Clergyman and a Nobleman, 1789 (coloured engraving) (see also 157778) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris

Background imagePrelate Collection: Portrait of Nathaniel Crew, Bishop of Durham, engraved by Richard Earlom (1743-1822)

Portrait of Nathaniel Crew, Bishop of Durham, engraved by Richard Earlom (1743-1822)
XJF140598 Portrait of Nathaniel Crew, Bishop of Durham, engraved by Richard Earlom (1743-1822) and Charles Turner (c.1773-1857) (mezzotint) (b/w photo) by English School




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"Prelate: A Glimpse into the Lives of Influential Church Figures" From John Henry Newman to Cardinal Richelieu, prelates have played a significant role in shaping religious and political landscapes throughout history. This captivating oil painting from 1881 portrays the English prelate and theologian, John Henry Newman, whose intellectual contributions left an indelible mark on theological discourse. Moving across time and space, we encounter Richelieu amidst the Champagne region, depicted during his powerful reign as a cardinal. The early 20th-century artwork showcasing Cardinal Richelieu at the Siege of La Rochelle transports us back to a pivotal moment in French history. Delving deeper into ecclesiastical figures, St. John Chrysostom's presence emerges through Butler's artistry. This portrayal captures the essence of this revered saint known for his eloquence and profound teachings. The image of Herbert Vaughan reminds us of his dedication as an influential Catholic prelate who founded Westminster Cathedral in London. His legacy lives on through this striking depiction that showcases his commitment to faith. Strutt's evocative illustration brings Dunstan Writing to life—a scene depicting Saint Dunstan diligently penning important texts that would shape medieval Christianity. Wolsey takes center stage with Selous and Greatbach's artistic collaboration capturing Cardinal Wolsey's commanding presence during one of England's most politically charged eras—the Tudor period—where religion intertwined with power struggles. Saint Robert Bellarmine appears before us in a copper engraving from Italy dating back to 1604—an Italian prelate renowned for his controversialist writings that shaped theological debates during the Counter-Reformation era. Saint Isidore (Isidro) stands tall among these esteemed figures—a Spanish bishop recognized for his scholarly pursuits and contributions towards advancing knowledge within Christian theology. Thomas à Becket enters our narrative as we witness him standing firm against royal authority—an archbishop whose martyrdom left an indelible mark on England's religious history.