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Shroud Collection (#8)

The shroud, a mysterious and enigmatic relic that has captivated the world for centuries

Background imageShroud Collection: Ecce Homo (wood)

Ecce Homo (wood)
XIR232845 Ecce Homo (wood) by French School, (15th century); Church of Ecouis, Normandy, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageShroud Collection: The Descent from the Cross, 1704-10

The Descent from the Cross, 1704-10
BOO73454 The Descent from the Cross, 1704-10 by Jouvenet, Jean-Baptiste (1644-1717); 98x62 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; French, out of copyright

Background imageShroud Collection: The tomb: the shroud of Christ is held by Nicomede and Joseph of Arimathia who holds

The tomb: the shroud of Christ is held by Nicomede and Joseph of Arimathia who holds
JEB4938533 The tomb: the shroud of Christ is held by Nicomede and Joseph of Arimathia who holds the head of Jesus, behind, Saint John supports the Virgin Mary, followed by three women

Background imageShroud Collection: Representation of Shroud of Besancon and shroud of Turin Engraving from '

Representation of Shroud of Besancon and shroud of Turin Engraving from "
ELD4897830 Representation of Shroud of Besancon and shroud of Turin Engraving from " Illustration de ceremonies et customs religieuses de tous les peuples du monde" by Bernard Picart

Background imageShroud Collection: The Descent of the Cross Painting by Jean Jouvenet (1644-1717) 1697 Sun. 4, 24x3, 12 m

The Descent of the Cross Painting by Jean Jouvenet (1644-1717) 1697 Sun. 4, 24x3, 12 m
JLJ4604641 The Descent of the Cross Painting by Jean Jouvenet (1644-1717) 1697 Sun. 4, 24x3, 12 m by Jouvenet, Jean-Baptiste (1644-1717); Louvre, Paris

Background imageShroud Collection: The descent of the cross. Painting by Pierre Paul (Pierre-Paul

The descent of the cross. Painting by Pierre Paul (Pierre-Paul
JLJ4688038 The descent of the cross. Painting by Pierre Paul (Pierre-Paul) Rubens (or Peter Paul or Petrus Paulus) (1577-1640), 1616-1617. Oil on canvas. Dim: 4, 25 x 2, 95m

Background imageShroud Collection: Titianus Redivivus or the Seven Wise Men consulting the new Venetian Oracle

Titianus Redivivus or the Seven Wise Men consulting the new Venetian Oracle
2493831 Titianus Redivivus or the Seven Wise Men consulting the new Venetian Oracle, a scene in Academic Grove No.1, pub by H

Background imageShroud Collection: The Deposition, 1591

The Deposition, 1591
3704261 The Deposition, 1591 by Peterzano, Simone Veneziano (fl.1573-96); Church of San Fedele, Milan, Italy; (add.info.: The Deposition Painting by Simone Peterzano (1540-1596)

Background imageShroud Collection: Lamentation, detail, c. 1490-1510

Lamentation, detail, c. 1490-1510
3708730 Lamentation, detail, c.1490-1510 by Hispanus, Johannes (Lo Spagna) (fl.16th century); 110.7x142 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Saibene Collection, Milan)

Background imageShroud Collection: Study for a Funerary Monument, 1750 (black chalk, pen and brown ink

Study for a Funerary Monument, 1750 (black chalk, pen and brown ink
3071613 Study for a Funerary Monument, 1750 (black chalk, pen and brown ink, brown and gray washes, white heightening on two joined sheets) by Pajou

Background imageShroud Collection: Titianus Redivivus or the Seven Wise Men consulting the new Venetian Oracle

Titianus Redivivus or the Seven Wise Men consulting the new Venetian Oracle
3051736 Titianus Redivivus or the Seven Wise Men consulting the new Venetian Oracle, a scene in Academic Grove No.1, pub. 1797 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

Background imageShroud Collection: Allegory of Napoleon surrounded by a laurel wreath and a star, and below

Allegory of Napoleon surrounded by a laurel wreath and a star, and below
909395 Allegory of Napoleon surrounded by a laurel wreath and a star, and below, Napoleon in death wrapped in a shroud, 1828 (litho) by De Labarussias (fl.1828)

Background imageShroud Collection: A cricket team poses outside The Cricketers public house in Meopham in Kent Circa June

A cricket team poses outside The Cricketers public house in Meopham in Kent Circa June 1950

Background imageShroud Collection: The Raising of Lazarus, mid 1490s. Creator: Benozzo Gozzoli

The Raising of Lazarus, mid 1490s. Creator: Benozzo Gozzoli
The Raising of Lazarus, mid 1490s

Background imageShroud Collection: Elijah and the Widows Son, 1864. Creator: Ford Madox Brown

Elijah and the Widows Son, 1864. Creator: Ford Madox Brown
Elijah and the Widows Son, 1864. The Prophet Elijah descends down a flight of stairs on carrying a boy brought back to life from death. The boys mother kneels with her arms held up in prayer

Background imageShroud Collection: La Vierge au sepulcre. Creator: Jean Morin

La Vierge au sepulcre. Creator: Jean Morin
La Vierge au sepulcre

Background imageShroud Collection: Caring for the Dead, illustration from Speculum Passionis, 1507, 1507

Caring for the Dead, illustration from Speculum Passionis, 1507, 1507

Background imageShroud Collection: The Entombment, from The Passion, 1512. Creator: Albrecht Durer

The Entombment, from The Passion, 1512. Creator: Albrecht Durer
The Entombment, from The Passion, 1512

Background imageShroud Collection: The Miracle of Naim, 1786. Creator: Adam von Bartsch

The Miracle of Naim, 1786. Creator: Adam von Bartsch
The Miracle of Naim, 1786

Background imageShroud Collection: Raising of Lazarus, ca. 1600. Creator: Abraham Bloemaert

Raising of Lazarus, ca. 1600. Creator: Abraham Bloemaert
Raising of Lazarus, ca. 1600

Background imageShroud Collection: Raising of Lazarus (Reverse Copy). n. d. Creator: Vischer

Raising of Lazarus (Reverse Copy). n. d. Creator: Vischer
Raising of Lazarus (Reverse Copy).n.d

Background imageShroud Collection: Sermon of Saint Albertus Magnus, ca. 1430-95. Creator: Friedrich Walther

Sermon of Saint Albertus Magnus, ca. 1430-95. Creator: Friedrich Walther
Sermon of Saint Albertus Magnus, ca. 1430-95

Background imageShroud Collection: The Lamentation, ca. 1582. Creator: Lodovico Carracci

The Lamentation, ca. 1582. Creator: Lodovico Carracci
The Lamentation, ca. 1582

Background imageShroud Collection: Is The Visible Image Upon The Holy Shroud A Photograph Of Christ?, 1902. Creator: Unknown

Is The Visible Image Upon The Holy Shroud A Photograph Of Christ?, 1902. Creator: Unknown
Is The Visible Image Upon The Holy Shroud A Photograph Of Christ?, 1902. The Turin Shroud, claimed by some to be the burial cloth that Jesus was wrapped in after crucifixion

Background imageShroud Collection: The Holy Shroud - Imprint of the Body Seen From Behind, 1902. Creator: Unknown

The Holy Shroud - Imprint of the Body Seen From Behind, 1902. Creator: Unknown
The Holy Shroud - Imprint of the Body Seen From Behind, 1902. The Turin Shroud, claimed by some to be the burial cloth that Jesus was wrapped in after crucifixion

Background imageShroud Collection: The Holy Shroud - Imprint of the Body: Front View, 1902. Creator: Unknown

The Holy Shroud - Imprint of the Body: Front View, 1902. Creator: Unknown
The Holy Shroud - Imprint of the Body: Front View, 1902. The Turin Shroud, claimed by some to be the burial cloth that Jesus was wrapped in after crucifixion, is now widely believed to be a hoax

Background imageShroud Collection: MS W. 477 fol. 20 Noble Lady from Vincenza from Kippells Costume Book, c

MS W. 477 fol. 20 Noble Lady from Vincenza from Kippells Costume Book, c
WLT219411 MS W.477 fol.20 Noble Lady from Vincenza from Kippells Costume Book, c.1588 (w/c on paper) by Kippell, Niclauss (16th Century); 14.5x9 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore

Background imageShroud Collection: The Ascension, c1810-c1844. Artist: Henry Corbould

The Ascension, c1810-c1844. Artist: Henry Corbould
The Ascension, c1810-c1844. Figures looking on as Christ ascends to heaven

Background imageShroud Collection: The Resurrection, c1810-c1844. Artist: Henry Corbould

The Resurrection, c1810-c1844. Artist: Henry Corbould
The Resurrection, c1810-c1844

Background imageShroud Collection: Christ Raising Lazarus from the Tomb, c1810-c1844. Artist: Henry Corbould

Christ Raising Lazarus from the Tomb, c1810-c1844. Artist: Henry Corbould
Christ Raising Lazarus from the Tomb, c1810-c1844

Background imageShroud Collection: Titianus Redivivus or the Seven Wise Men consulting the new Venetian Oracle... 1797

Titianus Redivivus or the Seven Wise Men consulting the new Venetian Oracle... 1797
Titianus Redivivus or the Seven Wise Men consulting the new Venetian Oracle, a scene in Academic Grove No. 1, pub by H. Humphrey November 1797 (hand coloured engraving)

Background imageShroud Collection: Venerable Cosmas of the Yakhroma, End of 16th cen

Venerable Cosmas of the Yakhroma, End of 16th cen. Found in the Collection of Museum of History and Art, Suzdal

Background imageShroud Collection: Saint Euphrosyne of Suzdal, 1526-1542

Saint Euphrosyne of Suzdal, 1526-1542. Found in the Collection of Museum of History and Art, Suzdal

Background imageShroud Collection: Enlightener Theodore, bishop of Rostov and Suzdal, 1581

Enlightener Theodore, bishop of Rostov and Suzdal, 1581. Found in the Collection of Museum of History and Art, Suzdal

Background imageShroud Collection: The Shroud of Saint Sergius of Radonezh, 1671. Artist: Workshop of Anna Ivanovna Stroganova

The Shroud of Saint Sergius of Radonezh, 1671. Artist: Workshop of Anna Ivanovna Stroganova
The Shroud of Saint Sergius of Radonezh, 1671. Found in the collection of State Open-air Museum of the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, Sergyev Possad

Background imageShroud Collection: Turin Shroud (18th Cent)

Turin Shroud (18th Cent)
The Holy Shroud of Turin, as known in the 18th century Date: 1739

Background imageShroud Collection: Dense fog over a forest

Dense fog over a forest
Dense fog rolling over the treetops of a forest in black and white; Ontario, Canada

Background imageShroud Collection: Autumn Leaves Covered In Ice

Autumn Leaves Covered In Ice

Background imageShroud Collection: Fog Shrouded Trees Along The British Columbia Coastline Near Prince Rupert; British Columbia, Canada

Fog Shrouded Trees Along The British Columbia Coastline Near Prince Rupert; British Columbia, Canada

Background imageShroud Collection: A small wooden dock with dense fog at the end over the water

A small wooden dock with dense fog at the end over the water of Scott Lake in autumn; Olympia, Washington, United States of America

Background imageShroud Collection: Humpback Whales Dive Showing Their Tails At Sunrise In Frederick Sound, Inside Passage

Humpback Whales Dive Showing Their Tails At Sunrise In Frederick Sound, Inside Passage, Coastal Range, Southeast Alaska, Summer. Composite

Background imageShroud Collection: Lady Spirit

Lady Spirit
From: The Veil Lifted, Andrew Glendinning of London, Whittaker, 1894 Lady Spirit wearing shroud and holding flowers. Apparition, ghost, phantom, spectre, spirit. Date: 1894

Background imageShroud Collection: Spirit child

Spirit child
From: The Veil Lifted, Andrew Glendinning of London, Whittaker, 1894 Spirit child wearing shroud. Apparition, ghost, phantom, spectre, spirit. Date: 1894

Background imageShroud Collection: The Shroud, 1908. Artist: Kazimir Malevich

The Shroud, 1908. Artist: Kazimir Malevich
The Shroud, 1908. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Background imageShroud Collection: Master of Saint Veronica. St. Veronica with the Holy Kerchie

Master of Saint Veronica. St. Veronica with the Holy Kerchie
Master of Saint Veronica. German painter. Work perido: Between 1395-1420 in Cologne. Gothic style. St. Veronica with the Holy Kerchief. c.1420. Alte Pinakothek. Munich. Germany

Background imageShroud Collection: The Spirit of John King

The Spirit of John King
Drawing of a bearded spirit wrapped in shroud or Keffiyeh Date: 1907

Background imageShroud Collection: Suffragette Ghost Horrible Nightmare

Suffragette Ghost Horrible Nightmare. Man wakes up to find a ghost in shroud, holding a gun to his head, and brandishing a VFW placard. Caption reads, A Horrible Nightmare Date: circa 1907

Background imageShroud Collection: GHOST AND KNIGHT. Line engraving, French, 19th century

GHOST AND KNIGHT. Line engraving, French, 19th century




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The shroud, a mysterious and enigmatic relic that has captivated the world for centuries. From the Turin Shroud Face of 1934 to the intricate details found in the Chiesa della SS. Annunziata church in Turin, this ancient cloth holds secrets that continue to baffle experts. One cannot mention the shroud without delving into its most famous association - Jesus Christ himself. The Shroud of Turin, believed by many to be his burial cloth, is an object of intense fascination and debate. Its presence in Paris, France further adds to its allure as it stands as a tangible connection between Europe's history and religious beliefs. But the shroud's intrigue extends beyond religious symbolism. It intertwines with tales of ghostly apparitions like The Queens House Ghost on the Tulip Staircase or John Dee and Edward Kelly summoning the Dead from a History of Magic. These haunting stories only deepen our curiosity about what lies beneath this ethereal veil. Artistic interpretations also play their part in shaping our perception of the shroud. The Veiled Christ sculpture from 1753 showcases marble craftsmanship at its finest while leaving us wondering about its inspiration and meaning. As we explore these various references to "shrouds, " we are reminded that they serve as reminders of humanity's eternal quest for answers - whether through faith, historical exploration, or artistic expression. In museums such as Von Erlach Holy Shroud Prayerbook or churches like Chiesa della SS. Annunziata in Turin, Piedmont, Italy; fragments of truth are carefully preserved within each delicate fiber. The journey through these hints leads us on an odyssey where Penelope waits faithfully for her long-lost love while Gorguet watches over them both with silent wisdom. Intricate yet elusive, sacred yet mysterious –the shrouds hold within them countless untold stories waiting patiently to be unraveled.