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Relic Collection (#6)

"Relic: Unveiling the Treasures of History" Embarking on a sacred mission, the valiant Knights Templar set forth to collect precious relics for their nation

Background imageRelic Collection: Fallen obelisk at Karnak, Egypt, 1857

Fallen obelisk at Karnak, Egypt, 1857

Background imageRelic Collection: St Augustines Chair, Canterbury Cathedral (colour photo)

St Augustines Chair, Canterbury Cathedral (colour photo)
3093815 St Augustines Chair, Canterbury Cathedral (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Augustines Chair, Canterbury Cathedral)

Background imageRelic Collection: Monstrance with a Relic of Saint Sebastian, 1484 (gilded silver, rock crystal)

Monstrance with a Relic of Saint Sebastian, 1484 (gilded silver, rock crystal)
491169 Monstrance with a Relic of Saint Sebastian, 1484 (gilded silver, rock crystal) by German School, (15th century); h:47.00 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageRelic Collection: English tourists see Scots dancing to bagpipe music

English tourists see Scots dancing to bagpipe music on the bank of the Caledonian Canal from Fort William to Inverness, Scotland. Doctor Prosody meets a highland wedding on the Calidonian Canal

Background imageRelic Collection: St. Louis, study for a painting done in 1888, 1883 (oil on panel)

St. Louis, study for a painting done in 1888, 1883 (oil on panel)
ZEN142495 St. Louis, study for a painting done in 1888, 1883 (oil on panel) by Merson, Luc-Oliver (1846-1920); 36x23 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: Saint Louis entre l Eglise et St)

Background imageRelic Collection: Reliquary of the Crown of Thorns, 26th October 1804 (gold)

Reliquary of the Crown of Thorns, 26th October 1804 (gold)
XIR251698 Reliquary of the Crown of Thorns, 26th October 1804 (gold) by French School, (19th century); Notre Dame, Paris, France; (add.info.: tresor de la cathedrale; ); French, out of copyright

Background imageRelic Collection: Relics of Prince Charles Edward, the Young Pretender

Relics of Prince Charles Edward, the Young Pretender. Folding spoon and case, dress sword, silver-hilted broadsword, silver goblet, travelling (folding) knife, fork and spoon, shield, sporran, dirk

Background imageRelic Collection: Relics associated with Thomas a Becket

Relics associated with Thomas a Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury - ivory grace cup (centre), two mitres (left: Sens Abbey, Normandy; right: at one time the property of Cardinal Manning)

Background imageRelic Collection: Relics associated with King Henry VIII

Relics associated with King Henry VIII. Miniature of Anne of Cleves by Holbein, lid of ivory box containing Cleves miniature, lid of ivory box containing Henry VIII Holbein miniature

Background imageRelic Collection: Anglo-Saxon Relics, Personal Ornaments

Anglo-Saxon Relics, Personal Ornaments of Gold and Bronze. Enamelled ring of King Ethelwulf, enamelled brooch set with garnets, engraved pins, enamelled bronze cross with gold mount, gold cross

Background imageRelic Collection: The Relics, 1899 (oil on canvas)

The Relics, 1899 (oil on canvas)
BOO183450 The Relics, 1899 (oil on canvas) by La Touche, Gaston de (1854-1913); State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; French, out of copyright

Background imageRelic Collection: Shrine of St. Patricks hand, from The Trias Thuamaturga

Shrine of St. Patricks hand, from The Trias Thuamaturga
STC214640 Shrine of St. Patricks hand, from The Trias Thuamaturga, or Three Wonder-Working Saints of Ireland, by Mary Cusack (1829-99) published c.1890s (litho) (b/w photo) by Irish School

Background imageRelic Collection: Reliquary of the Precious Blood, treasure from the Basilica of San Marco (jasper

Reliquary of the Precious Blood, treasure from the Basilica of San Marco (jasper
FTB60923 Reliquary of the Precious Blood, treasure from the Basilica of San Marco (jasper, gold & enamel) by Byzantine; Treasury of San Marco, Venice

Background imageRelic Collection: Heraclius I (vers 575-641) rapporte la Vraie Croix a Jerusalem - Emperor Heraclius

Heraclius I (vers 575-641) rapporte la Vraie Croix a Jerusalem - Emperor Heraclius
FIA5407939 Heraclius I (vers 575-641) rapporte la Vraie Croix a Jerusalem - Emperor Heraclius returns the True Cross to Jerusalem, by Scarsellino (Scarsella), Ippolito (1551-1620). Oil on canvas

Background imageRelic Collection: L Plate au beurre, number 143, Satirique en N & B, 1903_12_26

L Plate au beurre, number 143, Satirique en N & B, 1903_12_26
ICA4887919 L Plate au beurre, number 143, Satirique en N & B, 1903_12_26: Anticlericalism - Cupidite/Avarice, Eg anti Gospel, Relics - Popes - Illustration by Vogel (1856-1918) by Vogel

Background imageRelic Collection: Legend of the Holy Belt (predelle of Santa Cintola polyptych) - oil on wood, 14th century

Legend of the Holy Belt (predelle of Santa Cintola polyptych) - oil on wood, 14th century
LRI4577643 Legend of the Holy Belt (predelle of Santa Cintola polyptych) - oil on wood, 14th century by Daddi, Bernardo (fl.1327-d.1348); Museo Civico, Prato

Background imageRelic Collection: Donkey carrying relics. Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-95)

Donkey carrying relics. Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-95)
GIA4781193 Donkey carrying relics. Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-95). Illustration by FranAzois Chauveau (1613-1676). Edition of 1728

Background imageRelic Collection: Saint Gennaro or Saint Janvier, patron of the city of Naples

Saint Gennaro or Saint Janvier, patron of the city of Naples
GIA4773842 Saint Gennaro or Saint Janvier, patron of the city of Naples, holding in his hands the ampoule containing his blood. Coloured popular print from the 19th century

Background imageRelic Collection: Reliquary of Henry II known as the Saint, emperor of the Holy Roman Empire (973-1024

Reliquary of Henry II known as the Saint, emperor of the Holy Roman Empire (973-1024
JLJ4564873 Reliquary of Henry II known as the Saint, emperor of the Holy Roman Empire (973-1024) (canonized in 1200). Made in email, crystal, copper, silver and gold. 1170 approx

Background imageRelic Collection: Feast of Saint Ambrose, Saint Gervais and Saint Protais in the Church of San Marco in

Feast of Saint Ambrose, Saint Gervais and Saint Protais in the Church of San Marco in
XEE4166696 Feast of Saint Ambrose, Saint Gervais and Saint Protais in the Church of San Marco in Milan, 14 May 1874: under a large canopy there is a hunt in which the relics of the three patron

Background imageRelic Collection: Tea caddy, 1783 circa (wood)

Tea caddy, 1783 circa (wood)
5920419 Tea caddy, 1783 circa (wood) by British School, (18th Century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Tea caddy, 1783 circa)

Background imageRelic Collection: The Return of the Relics; Le Retour des Reliques, (watercolour and gouache)

The Return of the Relics; Le Retour des Reliques, (watercolour and gouache)
827529 The Return of the Relics; Le Retour des Reliques, (watercolour and gouache) by Vibert, Jean or Jehan Georges (1840-1902); 47.8x101.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRelic Collection: Memento mori engraved watch key, with lock of hair of Martha Wayles Jefferson

Memento mori engraved watch key, with lock of hair of Martha Wayles Jefferson
711002 Memento mori engraved watch key, with lock of hair of Martha Wayles Jefferson, French or English, late 18th - early 19th century (gold) (see also 711001)

Background imageRelic Collection: Historic Stones of Ireland, Limerick (engraving)

Historic Stones of Ireland, Limerick (engraving)
6016552 Historic Stones of Ireland, Limerick (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Historic Stones of Ireland, Limerick)

Background imageRelic Collection: Decouverte de la Sainte Lance dans l Eglise d Antioche. Discovery of the Holy Lance in the Church

Decouverte de la Sainte Lance dans l Eglise d Antioche. Discovery of the Holy Lance in the Church of Antioch
6029301 Decouverte de la Sainte Lance dans l Eglise d Antioche. Discovery of the Holy Lance in the Church of Antioch, 1098 (engraving) by French School

Background imageRelic Collection: The Marjelensee, Switzerland (b / w photo)

The Marjelensee, Switzerland (b / w photo)
5995590 The Marjelensee, Switzerland (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Marjelensee, Switzerland. A relic of the great Ice Age)

Background imageRelic Collection: French and English grammar book belonging to Lieutenant Garnet Joseph Wolseley (book)

French and English grammar book belonging to Lieutenant Garnet Joseph Wolseley (book)
5929822 French and English grammar book belonging to Lieutenant Garnet Joseph Wolseley (book) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Background imageRelic Collection: Shaving mirror used by the Duke of Wellington, 1815 circa (mirror)

Shaving mirror used by the Duke of Wellington, 1815 circa (mirror)
5924589 Shaving mirror used by the Duke of Wellington, 1815 circa (mirror) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Shaving mirror used by the Duke of Wellington)

Background imageRelic Collection: Brass and ebony penknife used by Captain T. F. Wilson during the Siege of Lucknow

Brass and ebony penknife used by Captain T. F. Wilson during the Siege of Lucknow
5925829 Brass and ebony penknife used by Captain T. F. Wilson during the Siege of Lucknow, 1857 (brass and ebony) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Background imageRelic Collection: Reliquary cross of the Abbey of Valesse (gilded wood, rock crystal & semi-precious stones

Reliquary cross of the Abbey of Valesse (gilded wood, rock crystal & semi-precious stones
XIR214844 Reliquary cross of the Abbey of Valesse (gilded wood, rock crystal & semi-precious stones) by French School, (12th century); 43x33 cm; Musee Departemental des Antiquites, Rouen

Background imageRelic Collection: St. Maria Crescentia Hoess (1682-1744) surrounded by relics of the saint (oil on canvas)

St. Maria Crescentia Hoess (1682-1744) surrounded by relics of the saint (oil on canvas)
TRS231045 St. Maria Crescentia Hoess (1682-1744) surrounded by relics of the saint (oil on canvas) by German School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRelic Collection: Reliquary head of St. Polycarp (silver & gold)

Reliquary head of St. Polycarp (silver & gold)
NUL407092 Reliquary head of St. Polycarp (silver & gold) by French School, (14th century); Abbaye St. Polycarpe, Saint-Polycarpe, Aude, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageRelic Collection: Earl Bathurst (colour litho)

Earl Bathurst (colour litho)
613338 Earl Bathurst (colour litho) by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Earl Bathurst, A relic, 22 November 1873)

Background imageRelic Collection: Reliquary containing the hand of St. Attalia (c. 697-741) 12th-15th century (copper

Reliquary containing the hand of St. Attalia (c. 697-741) 12th-15th century (copper
XIR240205 Reliquary containing the hand of St. Attalia (c.697-741) 12th-15th century (copper, gilded silver & rock crystal) by French School; 43.5x16 cm; Church of St

Background imageRelic Collection: Ms Lat. Q. v. I. 126 The Order of the Golden Fleece from the Hours of Louis d

Ms Lat. Q. v. I. 126 The Order of the Golden Fleece from the Hours of Louis d
XJL213689 Ms Lat. Q.v.I.126 The Order of the Golden Fleece from the Hours of Louis d Orleans, 1469 (vellum) by Colombe, Jean (c.1430-c.93); total:225x155 cm; National Library, St

Background imageRelic Collection: Reliquary (copper gilt with champleve enamel)

Reliquary (copper gilt with champleve enamel)
XIR379703 Reliquary (copper gilt with champleve enamel) by Godefroid de Huy (fl. 1130-50) (attr. to); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee du Petit-Palais

Background imageRelic Collection: Prioress, Sumpnour, Pardoner (litho)

Prioress, Sumpnour, Pardoner (litho)
475418 Prioress, Sumpnour, Pardoner (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageRelic Collection: Staurothek (silver)

Staurothek (silver)
BAL167002 Staurothek (silver) by Byzantine, (12th century); height:17 cm; Armoury Museum, Kremlin, Moscow, Russia; (add.info.: reliquary containing a particle of the holy cross; ); out of copyright

Background imageRelic Collection: Jacobite Pincushion, Silk Purse of King Charles I (chromolitho)

Jacobite Pincushion, Silk Purse of King Charles I (chromolitho)
2812046 Jacobite Pincushion, Silk Purse of King Charles I (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jacobite Pincushion. Back and front views)

Background imageRelic Collection: Skull-Cap and Glove of King Charles I (chromolitho)

Skull-Cap and Glove of King Charles I (chromolitho)
2812038 Skull-Cap and Glove of King Charles I (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Skull-Cap of King Charles I)

Background imageRelic Collection: Feeding Chair of King James VI (chromolitho)

Feeding Chair of King James VI (chromolitho)
2812033 Feeding Chair of King James VI (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Feeding Chair of King James VI. By permission of Earl of Mar and Kellie)

Background imageRelic Collection: Carved Oak Cradle of King James VI (chromolitho)

Carved Oak Cradle of King James VI (chromolitho)
2812032 Carved Oak Cradle of King James VI (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carved Oak Cradle of King James VI)

Background imageRelic Collection: Pearl Necklace, Silver Enameled Reliquary, Gold Enamel Crucifix of Mary Queen of Scots (chromolitho)

Pearl Necklace, Silver Enameled Reliquary, Gold Enamel Crucifix of Mary Queen of Scots (chromolitho)
2812028 Pearl Necklace, Silver Enameled Reliquary, Gold Enamel Crucifix of Mary Queen of Scots (chromolitho) by English School

Background imageRelic Collection: Small Bronze Cannon (chromolitho)

Small Bronze Cannon (chromolitho)
2812023 Small Bronze Cannon (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Small Bronze Cannon)

Background imageRelic Collection: The Regalia of Scotland, The Crown (chromolitho)

The Regalia of Scotland, The Crown (chromolitho)
2812013 The Regalia of Scotland, The Crown (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Regalia of Scotland, The Crown)

Background imageRelic Collection: Jewelled bird from the throne of Tippo Sultan (chromolitho)

Jewelled bird from the throne of Tippo Sultan (chromolitho)
2775266 Jewelled bird from the throne of Tippo Sultan (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jewelled bird from the throne of Tippo Sultan)




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"Relic: Unveiling the Treasures of History" Embarking on a sacred mission, the valiant Knights Templar set forth to collect precious relics for their nation. Their unwavering determination echoes through time, as they navigate treacherous paths in search of these ancient artifacts. In the midst of battle, brush strokes immortalize The Battle of Montgisard, an epic clash that unfolded on November 25th, 1177. This masterpiece in oil on canvas captures the valor and sacrifice exhibited by warriors who fought for honor and glory. A glimpse into spirituality awaits with The Holy Face, a tempera on wood painting dating back to 1200-1250. Its intricate details evoke reverence and devotion, transporting us to a realm where faith intertwines with artistry. Journeying further into history, we arrive at Beethoven's Bonn Birthplace - a relic that resonates with melodious notes from his genius mind. Here lies the very essence of musical brilliance that continues to inspire generations. Crosskeys Inn stands proudly as a relic from coaching days gone by; its weathered walls whisper tales of weary travelers seeking respite amidst long journeys. It serves as a reminder of simpler times when horse-drawn carriages traversed vast landscapes. Witnessing nature's resilience is an awe-inspiring limestone embankment - remnants of an ambitious land reclamation scheme from 1873. This relic reminds us that even grand plans can succumb to time's relentless passage while leaving behind traces etched in stone. The Regalia of Scotland takes center stage - symbols steeped in tradition and sovereignty. The Sceptre, The Sword of State and Scabbard, along with Lord High Treasurer's Mace stand as testaments to power wielded by those entrusted with safeguarding their nation's heritage. La Sainte Chapelle enchants visitors within its hallowed halls; stained glass windows illuminate stories of devotion and divine grace.