Reverent Collection

Alcuin of York (730-804). Alcuin presents to Rabanus Maurus
Alcuin of York, or Ealhwine, nicknamed or Flaccus (730-804). English scholar, ecclesiastic, poet and teacher from York, Northumbria. Alcuin presents to Rabanus Maurus to Saint Martin. Miniature

Pasteurs Jubilee celebrations, 1892
Pasteurs Jubilee celebrations. Artwork of British surgeon Joseph Lister (in gown, walking up steps, 1827-1912) and French chemist Louis Pasteur (being approached by Lister)

Ww1 Wife with Medal
In a suburban home in the south of London a war widow observes the two minutes silence by reverent contemplation of her dead husbands medal

How may I reverently worship thee enough?, illustration from Shakespeare's stories of the English Kings
IL274565 How may I reverently worship thee enough?, illustration from Shakespeare's stories of the English Kings, published by George Harrap & Son, 1912 (colour litho) by Hammond, Gertrude E

Detail of the Donor, right panel of the Triptych of the Virgin and Child with Saints Catherine and Barbara
862495 Detail of the Donor, right panel of the Triptych of the Virgin and Child with Saints Catherine and Barbara (oil on panel) by Master of the Holy Blood, (fl.1520); Groeningemuseum, Bruges

Saint Gerolamo (oil on canvas)
CH397565 Saint Gerolamo (oil on canvas) by Sirani, Giovanni Andrea (1610-70); 76.2x101.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Margaret, Queen of James III of Scotland, c 1483, Half length portrait
LLM457999 Margaret, Queen of James III of Scotland, c 1483, Half length portrait by Shaw, Henry (1800-73); Private Collection; (add.info.: Margaret, Queen of James III of Scotland, c 1483)

Queen Margaret of Scotland, c 1483
LLM457998 Queen Margaret of Scotland, c 1483 by Shaw, Henry (1800-73); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Margaret of Scotland, c 1483)

Plate 1, Job and his Family, illustration from the Book of Job, c
479918 Plate 1, Job and his Family, illustration from the Book of Job, c.1825 (black carbon ink on paper) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 37.9x27.1 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Ms Hunter 36-39, vol. 3 fol. 47v A Carthusian monk in white writing a manuscript
GUL451697 Ms Hunter 36-39, vol.3 fol.47v A Carthusian monk in white writing a manuscript, illustration from Vita Christi by Ludolf of Saxony, c.1490 (vellum) by Besancon

Reverent Figure (chalk on paper)
449256 Reverent Figure (chalk on paper) by Lely, Peter (1618-80); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees; English, out of copyright

Detail from Madonna of Loreto, c. 1606 (oil on canvas)
704303 Detail from Madonna of Loreto, c.1606 (oil on canvas) by Caravaggio, Michelangelo Merisi da (1571-1610); Chiesa di San Agostino, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Madonna dei Pellegrini.); Italian

Cosroe uses the power of the cross to invoke the adoration from his people and Heraclius Dream
ALI79355 Cosroe uses the power of the cross to invoke the adoration from his people and Heraclius Dream and his Victory over Cosroe, c.1380 (fresco) by Gaddi, Agnolo (c.1350-96); Santa Croce

Henry VI and his Court
LLM457974 Henry VI and his Court by Shaw, Henry (1800-73); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry VI and his Court, from the Tapestry in St Marys Hall, mid 15th century)

I am the Duke of Norfolk, illustration from A Picture Song Book
IL314848 I am the Duke of Norfolk, illustration from A Picture Song Book, 1910 (colour litho) by Howard, George, 9th Earl of Carlisle (1843-1911); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Howard)

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Nativity Crib
Two children kneel down to admire a traditional Christmas Nativity Crib, with models of Joseph, Mary and baby Jesus

Self Portrait, c. 1509 (oil on panel) (detail of 192461)
XIR281594 Self Portrait, c.1509 (oil on panel) (detail of 192461) by David, Gerard (c.1460-1523); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France; Netherlandish, out of copyright

New Gloucester, ME A bale of hay in a field near the barn at the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village

The Wonalancet Union Chapel in Wonalancet, New Hampshire. White Mountains

Nativity Crib
The Story of the Nativity (birth of Jesus Christ) - a tiny model of the Manger, shown in St. Nicholas Church, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England, at Christmas. Date: 1950s

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"Reverent Expressions: From Alcuin of York to Shakespeare's Kings" In the presence of wisdom, Alcuin presents his knowledge to Rabanus Maurus, their exchange steeped in reverence for learning and enlightenment. The jubilee celebrations held by Pasteur in 1892 were a testament to the reverent admiration bestowed upon this great scientist, whose groundbreaking discoveries saved countless lives. Amidst the chaos of World War I, a wife proudly wears her husband's medal with a reverent love that transcends distance and danger. "How may I reverently worship thee enough?" asks an illustration from Shakespeare's stories of English kings. It captures the deep respect and devotion towards those who shaped history. A detail from the Triptych of the Virgin and Child with Saints Catherine and Barbara reveals a donor offering their contribution with utmost reverence, recognizing the divine significance within religious art. In Young Greeks in the Mosque (1865), we witness young individuals respectfully exploring foreign faiths, demonstrating an open-mindedness rooted in reverence for cultural diversity. Saint Gerolamo gazes heavenward with eyes filled with veneration as he devotes himself to spiritual contemplation on canvas. His every brushstroke reflects his profound reverence for God’s guidance. Margaret, Queen of James III of Scotland (c. 1483), exudes regal grace while embodying a sense of humble devotion towards her duties as queen—a true example leadership. Queen Margaret of Scotland (c. 1483) stands tall amidst intricate tapestries—an embodiment of elegance intertwined with devout piety; she is revered by her subjects as both ruler and spiritual guide. Madonna of the Pilgrims (c. 1603-05) portrays Mary surrounded by pilgrims seeking solace at her feet. Their expressions reveal unwavering faith and profound reverence for her maternal embrace.