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Religious Illustration Collection (#3)

"Journey through Faith

Background imageReligious Illustration Collection: Interior, the southern chapel (chapel of St. James?), murals, 1594 ()

Interior, the southern chapel (chapel of St. James?), murals, 1594 (?), scene 8: the chapel, the reliquary
7242666 Interior, the southern chapel (chapel of St. James?), murals, 1594 (?), scene 8: the chapel, the reliquary, dead children presented on the altar (a father presents his dead little daughter)

Background imageReligious Illustration Collection: Bas-relief, votive painting by Jacques Taintegnier, 1408, Jacques Taintegnier and Jeanne Blancharde

Bas-relief, votive painting by Jacques Taintegnier, 1408, Jacques Taintegnier and Jeanne Blancharde
7242371 Bas-relief, votive painting by Jacques Taintegnier, 1408, Jacques Taintegnier and Jeanne Blancharde; Tournai, Belgium; (add.info.: Parish church (Eglise Saint-Jacques) Eglise Saint-Jacques

Background imageReligious Illustration Collection: Statue, Madonna and Child, bought in Lille in 1846, wood and polychrome plaster

Statue, Madonna and Child, bought in Lille in 1846, wood and polychrome plaster
7242244 Statue, Madonna and Child, bought in Lille in 1846, wood and polychrome plaster; Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium; (add.info.: Parish church (Escanaffles, eglise Saint-Martin)

Background imageReligious Illustration Collection: Mother Mary and Jesus, 19th century, iranian art (oil on canvas)

Mother Mary and Jesus, 19th century, iranian art (oil on canvas)
7062399 Mother Mary and Jesus, 19th century, iranian art (oil on canvas); Armenian Museum, Isfahan, Iran; (add.info.: Mother Mary and Jesus, 19th century, iranian art, oil on canvas)

Background imageReligious Illustration Collection: Madonna And Child Blessing

Madonna And Child Blessing
7272502 Madonna And Child Blessing; (add.info.: Madonna with Child Blessing and Globus cruciger. Detail of half-length; polychrome wooden statue (no date). Ponzone (AL), 2001); Fototeca Gilardi

Background imageReligious Illustration Collection: Portrait of the Holy Face of Jesus Christ, made in 1904 at the Carmel of Lisieux after the Holy

Portrait of the Holy Face of Jesus Christ, made in 1904 at the Carmel of Lisieux after the Holy Shroud of Turin by
7273853 Portrait of the Holy Face of Jesus Christ, made in 1904 at the Carmel of Lisieux after the Holy Shroud of Turin by Celine Martin

Background imageReligious Illustration Collection: Mother and baby, 19th century (Watercolour)

Mother and baby, 19th century (Watercolour)
7261268 Mother and baby, 19th century (Watercolour); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Mother and baby, possibly Mary/Madonna and Jesus)

Background imageReligious Illustration Collection: Interior, the southern chapel (chapel of St. James?), murals, 1594 ()

Interior, the southern chapel (chapel of St. James?), murals, 1594 (?), scene 13: another dead child in the street
7242671 Interior, the southern chapel (chapel of St. James?), murals, 1594 (?), scene 13: another dead child in the street, a man suggests to carry it to the church (two men support a dead child)

Background imageReligious Illustration Collection: Temptation of St Anthony, 1688 (pen and faded brown ink with grey wash)

Temptation of St Anthony, 1688 (pen and faded brown ink with grey wash, with some black ink on paper)
7308228 Temptation of St Anthony, 1688 (pen and faded brown ink with grey wash, with some black ink on paper); 20.6x37.3 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageReligious Illustration Collection: Madonna and Child, c.1520 (oil on panel)

Madonna and Child, c.1520 (oil on panel)
8712018 Madonna and Child, c.1520 (oil on panel) by Anonymous; Nivaagaards Malerisamling, Niva, Denmark; (add.info.: Anonymous artist)

Background imageReligious Illustration Collection: The Adoration of the Shepherds (oil on canvas)

The Adoration of the Shepherds (oil on canvas)
8712011 The Adoration of the Shepherds (oil on canvas) by Veronese, Bonifazio (1487-1553) ; Nivaagaards Malerisamling, Niva, Denmark; (add.info.: By Bonifazio Veronese)

Background imageReligious Illustration Collection: Bernadette Soubirous, c.1870-1880 (illustration)

Bernadette Soubirous, c.1870-1880 (illustration)
8698470 Bernadette Soubirous, c.1870-1880 (illustration); (add.info.: Religion. The Virgin Mary appears to Bernadette Soubirous in the cave of Lourdes, 1858)

Background imageReligious Illustration Collection: A little dictionary of art in 100 pictures (litho)

A little dictionary of art in 100 pictures (litho)
8673176 A little dictionary of art in 100 pictures (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A little dictionary of art in 100 pictures)

Background imageReligious Illustration Collection: Madonna and Child with Adoring Angel, c.1468 (tempera on panel)

Madonna and Child with Adoring Angel, c.1468 (tempera on panel)
8682929 Madonna and Child with Adoring Angel, c.1468 (tempera on panel) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); 88.9 x 68 cm; Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena, CA

Background imageReligious Illustration Collection: Virgin and Child with the Young Saint John the Baptist, c.1490 (tempera and oil on wood)

Virgin and Child with the Young Saint John the Baptist, c.1490 (tempera and oil on wood)
XOS5878208 Virgin and Child with the Young Saint John the Baptist, c.1490 (tempera and oil on wood) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510)

Background imageReligious Illustration Collection: The Virgin and Child Appearing to Saint Francis of Assisi, 1680s (oil on canvas)

The Virgin and Child Appearing to Saint Francis of Assisi, 1680s (oil on canvas)
XOS5877350 The Virgin and Child Appearing to Saint Francis of Assisi, 1680s (oil on canvas) by Giordano, Luca (1634-1705); 273x229 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageReligious Illustration Collection: Saint Luke Drawing the Virgin and Christ Child, c.1535 (oil on panel)

Saint Luke Drawing the Virgin and Christ Child, c.1535 (oil on panel)
5862084 Saint Luke Drawing the Virgin and Christ Child, c.1535 (oil on panel) by Carpi, Girolamo da (1501-56); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: By Girolamo da Carpi)

Background imageReligious Illustration Collection: Saint Catherine, c.1520 (oil on panel)

Saint Catherine, c.1520 (oil on panel)
5861357 Saint Catherine, c.1520 (oil on panel) by Bellegambe, Jean the Elder (c.1470-c.1534); 82.5 -- 28.1 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Jean Bellegambe)

Background imageReligious Illustration Collection: Study for 'The Assumption of the Virgin' for San Augustin, Seville, c.1670-72 (oil on wood)

Study for "The Assumption of the Virgin" for San Augustin, Seville, c.1670-72 (oil on wood)
XOS5880929 Study for "The Assumption of the Virgin" for San Augustin, Seville, c.1670-72 (oil on wood) by Valdes Leal, Juan de (1622-90); 52.3x39 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageReligious Illustration Collection: Saints Presenting a Devout Woman to the Virgin and Child, 1720s (oil on canvas)

Saints Presenting a Devout Woman to the Virgin and Child, 1720s (oil on canvas)
XOS5880084 Saints Presenting a Devout Woman to the Virgin and Child, 1720s (oil on canvas) by Pittoni, Giovanni Battista (1687-1767); 185x149 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageReligious Illustration Collection: Study for 'An Apotheosis of a Saint' (for San Bernardino dei Morti, Milan), c.1695 (oil on canvas)

Study for "An Apotheosis of a Saint" (for San Bernardino dei Morti, Milan), c.1695 (oil on canvas)
XOS5879785 Study for "An Apotheosis of a Saint" (for San Bernardino dei Morti, Milan), c.1695 (oil on canvas) by Ricci, Sebastiano (1658-1734); 96.5x81.9 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageReligious Illustration Collection: Expulsion of Adam and Eve, 1880s (oil on fabric)

Expulsion of Adam and Eve, 1880s (oil on fabric)
XOS5879738 Expulsion of Adam and Eve, 1880s (oil on fabric) by Faed, John (1820-1902); 91.3x70.7 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by John Faed)

Background imageReligious Illustration Collection: Saint John the Baptist in a Landscape, c.1445 (oil on panel)

Saint John the Baptist in a Landscape, c.1445 (oil on panel)
XOS5879614 Saint John the Baptist in a Landscape, c.1445 (oil on panel) by Christus, Petrus (c.1410-1475/76); 40.2x12.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageReligious Illustration Collection: Jacob's Dream, c.1720 (gouache on brown kidskin)

Jacob's Dream, c.1720 (gouache on brown kidskin)
XOS5878240 Jacob's Dream, c.1720 (gouache on brown kidskin) by Goupy, Joseph (c.1680-1768); 28.5x42 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: By Joseph Goupy)

Background imageReligious Illustration Collection: The Mortification, 1763 or before (oil on paper laid down on board))

The Mortification, 1763 or before (oil on paper laid down on board))
XOS5877574 The Mortification, 1763 or before (oil on paper laid down on board)) by Zuccarelli, Francesco (1702-88); 35.2x27.3 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageReligious Illustration Collection: Greco-Byzantine icon of the Assumption or Dormition of the Virgin

Greco-Byzantine icon of the Assumption or Dormition of the Virgin, before the 11th century (painting on poplar wood)
8832418 Greco-Byzantine icon of the Assumption or Dormition of the Virgin, before the 11th century (painting on poplar wood)

Background imageReligious Illustration Collection: Jesus crucified, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866

Jesus crucified, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665429 Jesus crucified, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Jesus crucified, Illustration from the Dore Bible 1866)

Background imageReligious Illustration Collection: The temptation of Christ, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866

The temptation of Christ, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665351 The temptation of Christ, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: The temptation of Christ, Illustration from the Dore Bible 1866)

Background imageReligious Illustration Collection: Jesus and the Good Samaritan, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866

Jesus and the Good Samaritan, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665346 Jesus and the Good Samaritan, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Jesus and the Good Samaritan, Illustration from the Dore Bible 1866)

Background imageReligious Illustration Collection: Jesus before the doctors, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866

Jesus before the doctors, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665345 Jesus before the doctors, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Jesus before the doctors, Illustration from the Dore Bible 1866)

Background imageReligious Illustration Collection: Death of Absalom son of King David, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866

Death of Absalom son of King David, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665342 Death of Absalom son of King David, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Death of Absalom son of King David, Illustration from the Dore Bible 1866)

Background imageReligious Illustration Collection: Interior, chapel of 1837, statue Virgin and child, comes from the top of the organ

Interior, chapel of 1837, statue Virgin and child, comes from the top of the organ, Pierre le Sieurre ()
7242653 Interior, chapel of 1837, statue Virgin and child, comes from the top of the organ, Pierre le Sieurre (?), 16th century ()

Background imageReligious Illustration Collection: Collegiate church. Interior. High altar. Painting. Jesus with his disciples on the Road to Emmaus

Collegiate church. Interior. High altar. Painting. Jesus with his disciples on the Road to Emmaus
6267504 Collegiate church. Interior. High altar. Painting. Jesus with his disciples on the Road to Emmaus (Jesus con los discipulos de Emaus). Oil on copper

Background imageReligious Illustration Collection: Collegiate church. Interior. Sacristy. Painting. (San Diego de Alcala). Oil on canvas. 17th century

Collegiate church. Interior. Sacristy. Painting. (San Diego de Alcala). Oil on canvas. 17th century
6267500 Collegiate church. Interior. Sacristy. Painting. (San Diego de Alcala). Oil on canvas. 17th century.; Collegiata, Pastrana, Spain; (add.info.: Creator: Atribuido a Sanchez Cotan Colegiata)

Background imageReligious Illustration Collection: Collegiate church. Interior. Painting (Virgen de la Paloma). The virgin on an altar, a halo

Collegiate church. Interior. Painting (Virgen de la Paloma). The virgin on an altar, a halo. Oil on canvas
6267491 Collegiate church. Interior. Painting (Virgen de la Paloma). The virgin on an altar, a halo. Oil on canvas. 18th century.; Collegiata, Pastrana

Background imageReligious Illustration Collection: Parish museum. Painting. The Holy Family. Oil on canvas. 17th - 18th century

Parish museum. Painting. The Holy Family. Oil on canvas. 17th - 18th century
6267475 Parish museum. Painting. The Holy Family. Oil on canvas. 17th - 18th century.; Museo Parroquial de Tapices de Pastrana, Guadalajara, Spain; (add.info.: Creator: Anonymous Museo Parroquial)

Background imageReligious Illustration Collection: Parish museum. Painting. A saint (San Felipe Neri). Oil on canvas. Signed on the right. 17th century

Parish museum. Painting. A saint (San Felipe Neri). Oil on canvas. Signed on the right. 17th century
6267457 Parish museum. Painting. A saint (San Felipe Neri). Oil on canvas. Signed on the right. 17th century.; Museo Parroquial de Tapices de Pastrana, Guadalajara

Background imageReligious Illustration Collection: Parish museum. Painting. Anonymous portrait of a Spanish Carmelite friar (San Juan de la Cruz)

Parish museum. Painting. Anonymous portrait of a Spanish Carmelite friar (San Juan de la Cruz?, Jeronimo Gracian?)
6267451 Parish museum. Painting. Anonymous portrait of a Spanish Carmelite friar (San Juan de la Cruz?, Jeronimo Gracian?). Oil on canvas

Background imageReligious Illustration Collection: Parish museum. Painting. Annunciation. Scene in a garland. Oil on canvas. 18th century

Parish museum. Painting. Annunciation. Scene in a garland. Oil on canvas. 18th century
6265869 Parish museum. Painting. Annunciation. Scene in a garland. Oil on canvas. 18th century.; Museo Parroquial de Tapices de Pastrana, Guadalajara

Background imageReligious Illustration Collection: Parish museum. Painting. Portrait of Juan Palafox. Text: Vera Effigies V et III DD Ioann de

Parish museum. Painting. Portrait of Juan Palafox. Text: Vera Effigies V et III DD Ioann de Palafox Epile Oxo
6265867 Parish museum. Painting. Portrait of Juan Palafox. Text: Vera Effigies V et III DD Ioann de Palafox Epile Oxo. Oil on canvas

Background imageReligious Illustration Collection: Madonna and Child with the Young St John the Baptist (oil on panel)

Madonna and Child with the Young St John the Baptist (oil on panel)
8712021 Madonna and Child with the Young St John the Baptist (oil on panel) by Bugiardini, Giuliano (1475-1554); Nivaagaards Malerisamling, Niva, Denmark; (add.info.: By Giuliano Bugiardini)

Background imageReligious Illustration Collection: The visitation (oil on canvas)

The visitation (oil on canvas)
8712007 The visitation (oil on canvas) by Jacobsz or Jacobs, Lambert (c.1598-1636); Nivaagaards Malerisamling, Niva, Denmark; (add.info.: By Lambert Jacobsz The Virgin Mary visiting her older cousin)

Background imageReligious Illustration Collection: Interior, the southern chapel (chapel of St. James?), murals, 1594 ()

Interior, the southern chapel (chapel of St. James?), murals, 1594 (?), scene 15: in front of the altar
7242673 Interior, the southern chapel (chapel of St. James?), murals, 1594 (?), scene 15: in front of the altar, a priest lays hands on a newborn baby presented to him by a woman; St

Background imageReligious Illustration Collection: Interior, chapel of 1837, statue Virgin and child, comes from the top of the organ

Interior, chapel of 1837, statue Virgin and child, comes from the top of the organ, Pierre le Sieurre ()
7242652 Interior, chapel of 1837, statue Virgin and child, comes from the top of the organ, Pierre le Sieurre (?), 16th century ()

Background imageReligious Illustration Collection: Saint Spyridon Orthodox Church. Virgin Mary. Icon. Trieste. Italy

Saint Spyridon Orthodox Church. Virgin Mary. Icon. Trieste. Italy
7136997 Saint Spyridon Orthodox Church. Virgin Mary. Icon. Trieste. Italy.; Saint Spyridon Church, Trieste, Italy; © Pascal Deloche/Godong

Background imageReligious Illustration Collection: St. James the Apostle church. St Anna with Virgin Mary. Painting 1870. Italy. Trieste. Italy

St. James the Apostle church. St Anna with Virgin Mary. Painting 1870. Italy. Trieste. Italy
7136844 St. James the Apostle church. St Anna with Virgin Mary. Painting 1870. Italy. Trieste. Italy.; Chiesa di San Giacomo Apostolo, Trieste, Italy; © Pascal Deloche/Godong

Background imageReligious Illustration Collection: The National Gallery. Virgin and child. Johannes Aquila 14th century. Ljubljana. Slovenia

The National Gallery. Virgin and child. Johannes Aquila 14th century. Ljubljana. Slovenia
7136195 The National Gallery. Virgin and child. Johannes Aquila 14th century. Ljubljana. Slovenia.; Narodna Galerija, Ljubljana, Slovenia; © Pascal Deloche/Godong

Background imageReligious Illustration Collection: Shiva and Parvati, unknown (offset printing)

Shiva and Parvati, unknown (offset printing)
7273669 Shiva and Parvati, unknown (offset printing); 30.0x21.0 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Depiction of Shiva (with crown) and his wife in a loving embrace. unknown.); JMK Archiv




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"Journey through Faith: A Visual Exploration of Religious Illustration" Step into the realm of divine artistry as we delve into a rich tapestry of religious illustrations spanning across different faiths and eras. From ancient mythologies to sacred scriptures, these captivating depictions offer glimpses into the spiritual realms that have shaped our beliefs and cultures. Intriguingly, we begin with Janus, the Roman god symbolizing transitions and new beginnings. As his two faces look both forward and backward, we are reminded of the eternal cycle of life and its inherent connection to spirituality. Moving further, an illustration unfolds before our eyes - four priests carrying the Ark of the Covenant while crossing the mighty River Jordan. This powerful scene from biblical history represents a pivotal moment in which faith triumphs over adversity. The Pythia's prophetic visions at Delphi come alive next; her enigmatic words echoing through time as seekers sought guidance from this oracle. The convergence of divinity and mortal existence is palpable within these mystical illustrations. We then witness Jesus praying fervently in the Garden, capturing a profound moment where humanity meets divinity in an intimate communion. His unwavering devotion serves as an inspiration for believers across generations. A breathtaking fresco reveals another significant event - The Transfiguration. Christ stands vested in white amidst Moses and Elijah while apostles John, Peter, and James bear witness below. This ethereal encounter signifies a transformative revelation that forever changed those present. An antique map takes us on a geographical journey to Biblical Palestine—a land steeped in historical significance for multiple religions—where stories intertwine with landscapes etched by time itself. Saint Mary Magdalene penitent emerges on canvas—an embodiment of redemption through repentance—a testament to human frailty seeking solace within divine forgiveness. Muhammad—the Prophet of Islam—is depicted reverently; his teachings shaping one-fifth of humanity's spiritual path towards enlightenment and unity.