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Sermon Collection (#6)

"Sermon: A Timeless Art of Spiritual Guidance and Reflection" In the realm of art

Background imageSermon Collection: The Sermon of John the Baptist, 1604 (oil on canvas transferred from panel)

The Sermon of John the Baptist, 1604 (oil on canvas transferred from panel)
BOO73198 The Sermon of John the Baptist, 1604 (oil on canvas transferred from panel) by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); 107x167 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Background imageSermon Collection: Ruins with the Apostle Paul preaching, 1744

Ruins with the Apostle Paul preaching, 1744
BOO73034 Ruins with the Apostle Paul preaching, 1744 by Pannini or Panini, Giovanni Paolo (1691/2-1765); 63x82 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageSermon Collection: Sermon on the mount

Sermon on the mount
LLM338926 Sermon on the mount by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sermon on the mount. Self Interpreting Family Bible by John Brown (c 1880).); © Look and Learn

Background imageSermon Collection: St. John the Baptist preaching in the wilderness (oil on canvas)

St. John the Baptist preaching in the wilderness (oil on canvas)
CTS407270 St. John the Baptist preaching in the wilderness (oil on canvas) by Cretey or Cretet, Pierre Louis (fl.1670-90); 64.8x49.6 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Background imageSermon Collection: Charles Simeon preaching in a barn, illustration from The Church of England

Charles Simeon preaching in a barn, illustration from The Church of England
STC393416 Charles Simeon preaching in a barn, illustration from The Church of England: A History for the People by H.D.M. Spence-Jones, pub

Background imageSermon Collection: Whitefield preaching in Moorfields, illustration from The Church of England

Whitefield preaching in Moorfields, illustration from The Church of England
STC393413 Whitefield preaching in Moorfields, illustration from The Church of England: A History for the People by H.D.M. Spence-Jones, pub

Background imageSermon Collection: The Preaching of St. John the Baptist (oil on panel)

The Preaching of St. John the Baptist (oil on panel)
CH401034 The Preaching of St. John the Baptist (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); 106x165.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSermon Collection: St. Anthony Preaching, relief from the Salviati chapel (bronze)

St. Anthony Preaching, relief from the Salviati chapel (bronze)
BAT99675 St. Anthony Preaching, relief from the Salviati chapel (bronze) by Giambologna (Giovanni da Bologna), (1529-1608); Church of San Marco, Florence

Background imageSermon Collection: During the Time of the Sermonses, 1896 (oil on canvas) (see 90719 for detail)

During the Time of the Sermonses, 1896 (oil on canvas) (see 90719 for detail)
HMP90718 During the Time of the Sermonses, 1896 (oil on canvas) (see 90719 for detail) by Dollman, John Charles (1851-1934); 86.7x142.5 cm; Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston, Lancashire

Background imageSermon Collection: Preaching Holy War during an uprising in British India

Preaching Holy War during an uprising in British India
CHT237170 Preaching Holy War during an uprising in British India, illustration from Le Petit Journal, 1897 (colour litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageSermon Collection: Latimer preaching before Edward VI, illustration from The History of the Nation

Latimer preaching before Edward VI, illustration from The History of the Nation
STC306684 Latimer preaching before Edward VI, illustration from The History of the Nation (woodcut) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSermon Collection: St. John Preaching and Baptising (tempera on wood)

St. John Preaching and Baptising (tempera on wood)
BFM286520 St. John Preaching and Baptising (tempera on wood) by Italian School, (16th century); 36.5x56.2 cm; Lindenau Museum, Altenburg

Background imageSermon Collection: St. Patrick showing the people of Ireland the Four Gospels

St. Patrick showing the people of Ireland the Four Gospels
STC214633 St. Patrick showing the people of Ireland the Four Gospels, from The Trias Thaumaturga, or Three Wonder-Working Saints of Ireland

Background imageSermon Collection: The Sleeping Congregation, 1762 (engraving)

The Sleeping Congregation, 1762 (engraving)
1071422 The Sleeping Congregation, 1762 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 25.4x20.3 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Background imageSermon Collection: The Speaker and the Members of the House of Commons at the Jubilee Thanksgiving Service in St

The Speaker and the Members of the House of Commons at the Jubilee Thanksgiving Service in St Margarets Church
1050544 The Speaker and the Members of the House of Commons at the Jubilee Thanksgiving Service in St Margarets Church, Westminster (engraving) by English School

Background imageSermon Collection: The Sermon on the Mount (chromolitho)

The Sermon on the Mount (chromolitho)
972989 The Sermon on the Mount (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sermon on the Mount)

Background imageSermon Collection: Jacques-Benigne Bossuet, Bishop of Meaux, preaching in the cathedral (chromolitho)

Jacques-Benigne Bossuet, Bishop of Meaux, preaching in the cathedral (chromolitho)
973954 Jacques-Benigne Bossuet, Bishop of Meaux, preaching in the cathedral (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jacques-Benigne Bossuet, Bishop of Meaux)

Background imageSermon Collection: Dominican friar (chromolitho)

Dominican friar (chromolitho)
1094340 Dominican friar (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dominican friar. French educational card)

Background imageSermon Collection: The Old Covenanters Last Sermon, illustration from

The Old Covenanters Last Sermon, illustration from
621390 The Old Covenanters Last Sermon, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Background imageSermon Collection: Sermon at St Pauls Cross on Good Friday (engraving)

Sermon at St Pauls Cross on Good Friday (engraving)
670680 Sermon at St Pauls Cross on Good Friday (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sermon at St Pauls Cross on Good Friday)

Background imageSermon Collection: Camp Meeting (colour litho)

Camp Meeting (colour litho)
NYH188438 Camp Meeting (colour litho) by Rider, Alexander (19th century) (after); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; eNew York Historical Society; American, out of copyright

Background imageSermon Collection: Kenneth and Lena Graeme, in The Trial Sermon, 1862 (wood engraving

Kenneth and Lena Graeme, in The Trial Sermon, 1862 (wood engraving
5938043 Kenneth and Lena Graeme, in The Trial Sermon, 1862 (wood engraving, black carbon ink on machine made wove paper) by Whistler

Background imageSermon Collection: Punch cartoon: The Christmas Sermon (engraving)

Punch cartoon: The Christmas Sermon (engraving)
6034864 Punch cartoon: The Christmas Sermon (engraving) by Du Maurier, George (1834-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: The Christmas Sermon)

Background imageSermon Collection: Christ preaching on the mount, Matthew V (engraving)

Christ preaching on the mount, Matthew V (engraving)
6026701 Christ preaching on the mount, Matthew V (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ preaching on the mount, Matthew V)

Background imageSermon Collection: English Particular Baptist preacher Charles Haddon Spurgeon preaching at the Metropolitan

English Particular Baptist preacher Charles Haddon Spurgeon preaching at the Metropolitan Tabernacle, London (litho)
6014208 English Particular Baptist preacher Charles Haddon Spurgeon preaching at the Metropolitan Tabernacle, London (litho) by English School

Background imageSermon Collection: The Mount of Beautitudes (b / w photo)

The Mount of Beautitudes (b / w photo)
5993956 The Mount of Beautitudes (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mount of Beautitudes)

Background imageSermon Collection: The Sermon (engraving)

The Sermon (engraving)
1613020 The Sermon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sermon. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 22 June 1861)

Background imageSermon Collection: Tissots 'Life of Christ'(litho)

Tissots "Life of Christ"(litho)
1615604 Tissots " Life of Christ" (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tissots " Life of Christ")

Background imageSermon Collection: Old Christmas by Washington Irving (engraving)

Old Christmas by Washington Irving (engraving)
1049487 Old Christmas by Washington Irving (engraving) by Caldecott, Randolph (1846-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Christmas by Washington Irving)

Background imageSermon Collection: The Preaching of St Stephen (chromolitho)

The Preaching of St Stephen (chromolitho)
1094592 The Preaching of St Stephen (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Preaching of St Stephen)

Background imageSermon Collection: A Sermon by Saint Augustine, c. 1494-5 (colour woodcut)

A Sermon by Saint Augustine, c. 1494-5 (colour woodcut)
985849 A Sermon by Saint Augustine, c.1494-5 (colour woodcut) by Swiss School, (15th century); 31.2x21.8 (approx) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Sermon by Saint Augustine)

Background imageSermon Collection: South-Leigh Church, where Wesley preached his first sermon (engraving)

South-Leigh Church, where Wesley preached his first sermon (engraving)
3629073 South-Leigh Church, where Wesley preached his first sermon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: South-Leigh Church)

Background imageSermon Collection: Martin Luther delivering a sermon (engraving)

Martin Luther delivering a sermon (engraving)
3647730 Martin Luther delivering a sermon (engraving) by Konig, Gustav Ferdinand Leopold (1808-69); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martin Luther delivering a sermon)

Background imageSermon Collection: Christ Preaching, c. 1866 (stained glass)

Christ Preaching, c. 1866 (stained glass)
3474703 Christ Preaching, c.1866 (stained glass) by Bayne, Robert Turnill (1837-1915) & Hassam, Alfred (1843-1868); Bradford Cathedral, West Yorkshire

Background imageSermon Collection: Covenanters Preaching (litho)

Covenanters Preaching (litho)
475391 Covenanters Preaching (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: National Covenant established to protest against attempt by Charles I to impose an Anglican)

Background imageSermon Collection: Sunday Afternoon in the Back Country, 1883 (oil on canvas)

Sunday Afternoon in the Back Country, 1883 (oil on canvas)
659069 Sunday Afternoon in the Back Country, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Valkenburg, Hendrick (1826-96); 133.5x204 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSermon Collection: Sermon at the Colosseum (engraving)

Sermon at the Colosseum (engraving)
729399 Sermon at the Colosseum (engraving) by Gerlier (b.1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sermon at the Colosseum. Engraving by F Bauer after original artwork by G Gerlier for A Closs)

Background imageSermon Collection: St. John the Baptist Preaching

St. John the Baptist Preaching
AII79574 St. John the Baptist Preaching by Allori, Alessandro (1535-1607); Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageSermon Collection: St. John the Baptist Preaching (oil on canvas)

St. John the Baptist Preaching (oil on canvas)
PWI93880 St. John the Baptist Preaching (oil on canvas) by Bloemaert, Abraham (1566-1651); 67.5x90 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageSermon Collection: Invitation to dine with the Right Honourable Earl of Hertford on 4 May 1775 (engraving)

Invitation to dine with the Right Honourable Earl of Hertford on 4 May 1775 (engraving)
586456 Invitation to dine with the Right Honourable Earl of Hertford on 4 May 1775 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSermon Collection: Landscape with Christ Preaching the Sermon on the Mount

Landscape with Christ Preaching the Sermon on the Mount
CTS445097 Landscape with Christ Preaching the Sermon on the Mount (pen & brown ink with grey wash on paper) by Claude Lorrain (Claude Gellee) (1600-82); 29.2x44.4 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Background imageSermon Collection: Methodist Camp Meeting, engraved by Henry R. Robinson (fl. 1833-51) 1836 (colour litho)

Methodist Camp Meeting, engraved by Henry R. Robinson (fl. 1833-51) 1836 (colour litho)
NYH165398 Methodist Camp Meeting, engraved by Henry R. Robinson (fl.1833-51) 1836 (colour litho) by Clay, Edward Williams (1799-1857) (after); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Background imageSermon Collection: St. Vincent Ferrer Preaching in front of the Church of Sant

St. Vincent Ferrer Preaching in front of the Church of Sant
AMO96906 St. Vincent Ferrer Preaching in front of the Church of Sant Eufemia in Verona (oil on panel) by Erri, Bartolomeo degli (fl.1460-76); 62x62 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageSermon Collection: St. Peter Preaching in Jerusalem, c. 1427 (fresco)

St. Peter Preaching in Jerusalem, c. 1427 (fresco)
BEN63197 St. Peter Preaching in Jerusalem, c.1427 (fresco) by Masolino da Panicale, Tommaso (1383-c.1447); Chiesa di Santa Maria del Carmine, Florence

Background imageSermon Collection: Joanna Douglas in The Trial Sermon, 1862 (wood engraving

Joanna Douglas in The Trial Sermon, 1862 (wood engraving
5938044 Joanna Douglas in The Trial Sermon, 1862 (wood engraving, black carbon ink on machine made wove paper) by Whistler




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"Sermon: A Timeless Art of Spiritual Guidance and Reflection" In the realm of art, sermons have been depicted throughout history as powerful moments of spiritual connection and introspection. From John Everett Millais' iconic works like "My First Sermon" (1863) and "My Second Sermon" (1864), to William Hogarth's thought-provoking masterpiece "The Sleeping Congregation, " these artworks capture the essence of this ancient tradition. One cannot forget the profound image of Jesus preaching the Sermon on the Mount, a scene that has inspired countless artists over centuries. The etching by an unknown artist in c. 1652 beautifully portrays Christ's teachings, reminding us of their timeless relevance. Even beyond paintings, sermons have left their mark on society. Charles Spurgeon's influential sermon at Crystal Palace resonated with thousands, while Bishop Ingram's advice to Wall Street in 1907 provided guidance during times of financial turmoil. However, not all they are met with rapt attention. Velazquez's painting titled "The Sermon: You are Condemned. " depicts a moment where listeners face condemnation rather than enlightenment – a stark reminder that not all messages resonate positively. Artistic interpretations aside, sermons continue to play a vital role in our lives today. They offer solace during challenging times and inspire personal growth through moral teachings and reflections on faith. Whether it be within the hallowed walls of churches or amidst bustling city streets, sermons remind us to pause and reflect upon our own spirituality. They serve as bridges between individuals seeking guidance and higher powers offering wisdom. So let us cherish these visual representations and real-life experiences alike – for they encapsulate humanity's eternal quest for meaning, understanding, and connection with something greater than ourselves.