Ravissement Collection

Shamaness of the Teleut people, Kemerovo region, Siberia, plate 27 from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne by Jules Ferrario
STC213596 Shamaness of the Teleut people, Kemerovo region, Siberia, plate 27 from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne by Jules Ferrario, published c.1820s-30s (colour litho) by Biasioli

The Ecstasy of Saint Catherine (oil on canvas)
AII135274 The Ecstasy of Saint Catherine (oil on canvas) by Carracci, Agostino (1557-1602); Galleria Borghese, Rome, Lazio, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Ecstasy of St. Teresa (marble) (detail)
ALI187194 Ecstasy of St. Teresa (marble) (detail) by Bernini, Gian Lorenzo (1598-1680); Santa Maria della Vittoria, Rome, Italy; Alinari

The Ecstasy of St. Francis
FTB60829 The Ecstasy of St. Francis by Saraceni, Carlo (c.1580-1620); Church of the Redentore, Venice, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Ecstasy of St. Teresa (marble)
PHD968 Ecstasy of St.Teresa (marble) by Bernini, Gian Lorenzo (1598-1680); Santa Maria della Vittoria, Rome, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

St Francis in Ecstasy, c. 1615-18 (oil on canvas)
DAY234993 St Francis in Ecstasy, c.1615-18 (oil on canvas) by Strozzi, Bernardo (1581-1644); 118.1x90.2 cm; The Dayton Art Institute, Dayton, Ohio

St. Francis of Assisi (oil on canvas)
MAE176572 St. Francis of Assisi (oil on canvas) by Peruvian School; Monasterio de Santa Catalina, Arequipa, Peru; ePaul Maeyaert; Peruvian, out of copyright

Mother playing with baby and daughter in a garden
A young mother dandles a baby, while a little girl with a doll leans against her lap. A glance at these engravings is enough to see what one can say about this subject

The Vision of St. Teresa (oil on canvas)
LST204436 The Vision of St. Teresa (oil on canvas) by Spanish School, (17th century); 64.8x104.2 cm; Private Collection; eLawrence Steigrad Fine Arts, New York; Spanish, out of copyright

Ecstasy of St. Teresa (marble) (detail of 968)
869956 Ecstasy of St.Teresa (marble) (detail of 968) by Bernini, Gian Lorenzo (1598-1680); Italian, out of copyright

St. Francis in the Desert (oil on canvas)
AGN252248 St. Francis in the Desert (oil on canvas) by Franceschini, Marco Antonio (1648-1729); 58.5x43.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; Italian, out of copyright

The Ecstasy of St. Margaret of Cortona
AII79489 The Ecstasy of St. Margaret of Cortona by Lanfranco, Giovanni (1582-1647); Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

St. Francis Receiving the Stigmata (tempera on panel)
AII80589 St. Francis Receiving the Stigmata (tempera on panel) by Gaddi, Taddeo (c.1300-66); Galleria dell Accademia & Museo degli Strumenti Musicali, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Italian

The Ecstasy of St. Paul, c. 1628-29 (oil on canvas)
NUL115912 The Ecstasy of St. Paul, c.1628-29 (oil on canvas) by Liss or Lis or von Lys, Johann (c.1595-1629); 80.5x58.5 cm; Gemaldegalerie, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Germany; German

The Ecstasy of St. Gregory (c. 540-604) glimpsed by the Deacon Peter through a curtain
XIR179474 The Ecstasy of St. Gregory (c.540-604) glimpsed by the Deacon Peter through a curtain pierced by his stylet (vellum) (b/w photo) by Flemish School

The Ecstasy of St. Teresa (marble) (b / w photo)
ALI127619 The Ecstasy of St. Teresa (marble) (b/w photo) by Bernini, Gian Lorenzo (1598-1680); Santa Maria della Vittoria, Rome, Italy; Alinari

The Ecstasy of St. Francis, A Monk at Prayer with a Dying Monk, 1640-45 (oil on canvas)
XIR242458 The Ecstasy of St. Francis, A Monk at Prayer with a Dying Monk, 1640-45 (oil on canvas) by Tour, Georges de la (1593-1652) (attr)

St. Francis Receiving the Stigmata (tempera on panel) (see also 59263)
XAL170219 St. Francis Receiving the Stigmata (tempera on panel) (see also 59263) by Francione, Pietro (Pietro Hispano) (fl.1499-1519); 194x151 cm; Galleria Sabauda, Turin

The Assumption of Mary Magdalene, 1636 (oil on canvas)
XIR157700 The Assumption of Mary Magdalene, 1636 (oil on canvas) by Ribera, Jusepe de (lo Spagnoletto) (c.1590-1652); Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, Madrid, Spain; Italian

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"Ravissement: A Journey into Spiritual Ecstasy and Divine Transcendence" Step into the mystical world of "ravissement, " where ancient cultures and religious icons converge to depict the profound experiences of ecstasy and spiritual transcendence. From the Shamaness of the Teleut people in Siberia to the captivating artworks by renowned artists, this collection takes us on a mesmerizing exploration. In plate 27 from Jules Ferrario's Le Costume Ancien et Moderne, we encounter the enigmatic Shamaness of the Teleut people, adorned with intricate traditional garments that symbolize her connection to nature and spirits. Her eyes exude wisdom as she delves deep into trance-like states, guiding her community through rituals and healing ceremonies. Moving further into religious artistry, we witness Saint Catherine experiencing "The Ecstasy. " Painted with vibrant colors on canvas, this masterpiece captures her rapturous union with divinity. Similarly, St. Teresa's marble sculpture portrays her ecstatic state as if floating amidst heavenly realms – an ethereal expression frozen in time. As our journey continues, we encounter St. Francis in various forms; whether it be his oil painting or marble depiction, each artwork encapsulates his intense spiritual fervor. In one instance, he is shown communing with nature in a desert landscape while another showcases him lost in divine contemplation – both reflecting his devotion to God's creation. Amidst these sacred moments lies a tender scene depicting a mother playing joyfully with her baby and daughter within a garden setting. This intimate portrayal reminds us that even everyday interactions can hold traces of enchantment when approached with love and presence. Finally, we are transported to witness St. Margaret of Cortona's transformative vision captured on canvas – an evocative portrayal that transports viewers beyond earthly boundaries towards celestial realms. Through these diverse depictions spanning different cultures and artistic styles emerges a common thread.