Speaking In Tongues Collection

The Descent of the Holy Ghost, 1495-1505. Creators: Sandro Botticelli
The Descent of the Holy Ghost, 1495-1505

The Life of Christ and the Virgin, 1580 (oil on panel)
LAF470927 The Life of Christ and the Virgin, 1580 (oil on panel) by Francken, Frans the Elder (1542-1616); Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent

The Life of Christ and the Virgin, 1580 (oil on panel)
LAF470928 The Life of Christ and the Virgin, 1580 (oil on panel) by Francken, Frans the Elder (1542-1616); Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent

Ms Hunter 229 f. 15v Pentecost, from the Hunterian Psalter, c. 1170 (pen & ink and tempera on vellum)
GUL175496 Ms Hunter 229 f.15v Pentecost, from the Hunterian Psalter, c.1170 (pen & ink and tempera on vellum) by English School, (12th century); 29.2x19.1 cm; Glasgow University Library

Pentecost, 1520 / 25. Creator: Workshop of Bernard van Orley
Pentecost, 1520/25. [Acts 19:6; And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied]

The Virgin with apostles looking up towards the Holy Dove and two angels, after Reni, 1700-50. Et repleti sunt omnes Spirutu sancto - and they were all filled with the holy spirit

The Descent of the Holy Spirit, 1450-1500 (vellum)
CZA228938 The Descent of the Holy Spirit, 1450-1500 (vellum) by Lochner, Stephan (fl.1442-1466) (circle of); 38.5x25 cm; Czartoryski Museum, Cracow, Poland; German, out of copyright

Fol. 48r Pentecost, from Heures a l Usage de Rome (vellum)
XIR162151 Fol.48r Pentecost, from Heures a l Usage de Rome (vellum) by French School, (16th century); Musee National de la Renaissance, Ecouen

Ms 369 (Y-7) f. 29v Pentecost, from the Winchester Pontifical, 10th-11th century (vellum)
XIR34767 Ms 369 (Y-7) f.29v Pentecost, from the Winchester Pontifical, 10th-11th century (vellum) by English School; Bibliotheque Municipale, Rouen

Descent of the Holy Spirit, illustration from a catechism L Histoire Sainte
REV326584 Descent of the Holy Spirit, illustration from a catechism L Histoire Sainte, published by Charles Delagrave, Paris, late 19th century (colour litho) by French School

Ms Gen 288 f. 23v Pentecost, c. 1460 (vellum)
GUL176504 Ms Gen 288 f.23v Pentecost, c.1460 (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Glasgow University Library, Scotland; (add.info)

The Pentecost, with the Apostles and the Virgin sitting in a circle, the Holy Spirit appearing above them, and a donor kneeling at left, 1729-40

The Pentecost, 1574. Creator: Claes Jansz Visscher
The Pentecost, 1574

The Pentecost, 1574. Creator: Cornelis Cort
The Pentecost, 1574

Pentecost, 1450 (oil on panel)
XIR245109 Pentecost, 1450 (oil on panel) by German School, (15th century); Neue Residenz, Bamberg, Germany; (add.info.: descent of the holy spirit; ); German, out of copyright

Pentecost, 1732 (oil on canvas)
XIR216654 Pentecost, 1732 (oil on canvas) by Restout, Jean II (1692-1768); 465x778 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: descent of the Holy Spirit; ); French, out of copyright

Bugnon Altarpiece: Pentecost, c. 1507 (oil on panel)
XIR190322 Bugnon Altarpiece: Pentecost, c.1507 (oil on panel) by Fries, Hans (1470-1518); Musee d Art et d Histoire, Fribourg, Switzerland; (add.info.: descent of the Holy Spirit; ); Swiss

Caricature of the clergy at the Constituent Assembly of December 1790 refuting the
XIR177466 Caricature of the clergy at the Constituent Assembly of December 1790 refuting the imposition of the Civil Constitution on the Church, 1790 (pen & ink and wash on paper) by Desrais

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"Speaking in Tongues: A Divine Language Unveiled" In the realm of religious art, depictions of "speaking in tongues" have long captivated viewers with their ethereal beauty and profound spiritual significance. These timeless masterpieces transport us to pivotal moments in Christian history, where the descent of the Holy Ghost bestowed upon believers a divine gift – the ability to communicate in unknown languages. One such masterpiece is Sandro Botticelli's "The Descent of the Holy Ghost, " created between 1495-1505. With meticulous brushstrokes, Botticelli captures the intensity and awe that enveloped those present on that sacred day. Another striking portrayal can be found within "The Life of Christ and the Virgin, " an oil painting from 1580. Here, we witness individuals enraptured by this heavenly phenomenon as they receive this extraordinary manifestation. Delving further into history, we encounter illuminated manuscripts like Ms Hunter 229 f. 15v Pentecost from c. 1170 or Fol. 48r Pentecost from Heures a l Usage de Rome (vellum). These intricate works showcase skilled penmanship and tempera techniques to depict disciples experiencing this miraculous event. Bernard van Orley's workshop presents us with another interpretation through his artwork titled "Pentecost. " Painted between 1520-25, it portrays apostles gazing upward towards a holy dove amidst celestial radiance—an embodiment of divinely inspired communication. Renowned artist Guido Reni also contributes to our understanding with his piece featuring The Virgin surrounded by apostles looking up at two angels carrying forth divine messages—a testament to speaking in tongues' transformative power. As we explore vellum manuscripts like The Descent of the Holy Spirit (1450-1500) or Ms Gen 288 f. 23v Pentecost (c. 1460), we are transported back centuries ago when scribes meticulously illustrated these sacred scenes.