Supplication Collection (#2)

The Ascension of Christ Surrounded by Apostles and the Virgin Mary (fresco)
IND113666 The Ascension of Christ Surrounded by Apostles and the Virgin Mary (fresco) by Bassa, Ferrer (c.1290-1348); Monasterio de Pedralbes, Barcelona, Spain; Index Fototeca

102-0625802 / 1 Cantiga 65, page from the Cantigas de Santa Maria consisting of 420 musical compositions narrating
IND83903 102-0625802/1 Cantiga 65, page from the Cantigas de Santa Maria consisting of 420 musical compositions narrating the miracles of the Virgin

The Last Supper (oil on canvas)
IND41435 The Last Supper (oil on canvas) by Viladomat, Antonio (1678-1755); Museo Diocesano de Solsona, Lleida, Spain

St. Mary of Cervello (1230-90) (oil on panel)
IND47285 St. Mary of Cervello (1230-90) (oil on panel) by Spanish School; Museo Diocesano de Barcelona, Spain; (add.info)

A group of faithful converts, detail from the Altarpiece of St. Quirze and St. Julita, 15th century (tempera on panel)
IND113058 A group of faithful converts, detail from the Altarpiece of St. Quirze and St. Julita, 15th century (tempera on panel) by Garcia de Benabarre

Exorcism of a possessed man beneath the Tomb of St. Vincent of Saragossa (d)
IND54425 Exorcism of a possessed man beneath the Tomb of St. Vincent of Saragossa (d.304) from the Altarpiece of St Vincent of Saragossa by Huguet, Jaume (1415-92); Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya

193-0082152 What a tailor can do!, plate 52 of Los caprichos, 1799 (etching)
IND81671 193-0082152 What a tailor can do!, plate 52 of Los caprichos, 1799 (etching) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 21.8x15.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Last Judgement from The Altarpiece at the old church of Sant Salvador d Albatarrec at Lleida
IND54323 The Last Judgement from The Altarpiece at the old church of Sant Salvador d Albatarrec at Lleida by Ferrer II, Jaime (fl.1436-60); Museo Diocesano de Solsona, Lleida, Spain; Index Fototeca

102-0625805 / 1 Cantiga 165, page from the Cantigas de Santa Maria consisting of 420 musical compositions narrating
IND83906 102-0625805/1 Cantiga 165, page from the Cantigas de Santa Maria consisting of 420 musical compositions narrating the miracles of the Virgin

St. Francis Receiving the Stigmata (oil on panel) (b / w photo)
ALI120922 St. Francis Receiving the Stigmata (oil on panel) (b/w photo) by Cardi Cigoli, Ludovico (1559-1613); Museo di San Marco, Florence, Italy; Alinari

Fol. 104r Having prayed on the Mount of Olives an angel arrives to comfort Christ (vellum)
ALI142896 Fol.104r Having prayed on the Mount of Olives an angel arrives to comfort Christ (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Reale, Turin, Piedmont

Fol. 101v Christ goes to pray on the Mount of Olives (vellum)
ALI142183 Fol.101v Christ goes to pray on the Mount of Olives (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Reale, Turin, Piedmont, Italy; (add.info.: Codex de Predis; ); Alinari

Interior with a figure (oil on canvas)
ALI142426 Interior with a figure (oil on canvas) by Cecioni, Adriano (1838-86); Galleria Nazionale d Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio, Italy; Alinari

A historic burning convent in Podolia (European Russia), five Catholic nuns perished in the flames (colour litho)
2815586 A historic burning convent in Podolia (European Russia), five Catholic nuns perished in the flames (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Crowd Invades And Devastates The Church Of Giussano (Brianza) To Protest Against The Parish Priests Moving
2798509 The Crowd Invades And Devastates The Church Of Giussano (Brianza) To Protest Against The Parish Priests Moving (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Saint Romanus of Antioch and Saint Barulas, 1638 (oil on canvas)
2970591 Saint Romanus of Antioch and Saint Barulas, 1638 (oil on canvas) by Zurbaran, Francisco de (1598-1664); 246.5x160.1 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Gift of Mrs

Queen Victoria of England On Her Deathbed, Surrounded by Her Sons and Nephews (Colour Litho)
2798394 Queen Victoria of England On Her Deathbed, Surrounded by Her Sons and Nephews (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Christ in the Arms of Two Angels (oil on panel)
1067783 Christ in the Arms of Two Angels (oil on panel) by Juan de Juanes (fl.1510-79); 153.7x102.8 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; gift of Mr. and Mrs. Algur H. Meadows

Condens d his Emanations... plate 9 from Jerusalem, 1804-20 (relief etching printed in orange with pen & w / c)
XYC285570 Condens d his Emanations... plate 9 from Jerusalem, 1804-20 (relief etching printed in orange with pen & w/c) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 34.3x26.4 cm; Yale Center for British Art

Pieta, c. 1750 (oil on canvas)
ALM403393 Pieta, c.1750 (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (18th century); 154.9x99.7 cm; Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin College, Ohio, USA; © Allen Memorial Art Museum; Mrs. F.F

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"Supplication: A Universal Language of Devotion and Hope" In the tranquil halls of a Jade Buddha Temple in Shanghai, Buddhist monks gather to perform prayers and music, their voices resonating with divine harmony. The air is filled with reverence as they seek solace through supplication. Outside, a majestic tree stands adorned with colorful prayer ribbons fluttering in the breeze. Each ribbon carries heartfelt wishes whispered by devotees who visit this sacred place from all corners of the world, and is a testament to the power transcending borders and cultures. Across distant lands, in Guernsey, an ancient law known as Clameur de Haro echoes through time. In moments of injustice or dispute, individuals kneel down and raise their hands towards heaven, fervently imploring for divine intervention. Art too has captured the essence throughout history. Charles-Joseph Natoire's masterpiece "The Rebuke of Adam and Eve" portrays them on bended knee before God, seeking forgiveness for their transgressions – a poignant reminder that even our first ancestors turned to prayer in times of need. In Bhutan's serene temples, old men and women turn prayer wheels with devotion etched on their weathered faces. With each rotation comes whispered prayers for peace and enlightenment - a ritual passed down through generations embodying unwavering faith. A woman humbly bows at the feet of the Buddha within temple walls; her heart pouring out its deepest desires amidst flickering candlelight. Her supplication reflects an intimate connection between mortal souls and higher realms. Through centuries past, figures like Edward the Confessor sought solace within church walls engraved forever in history's annals. Their silent pleas echoed across time reminding us that even kings found solace in humble surrender before divinity. From Zenko-ji Temple's hallowed grounds where prayers reverberate harmoniously to Bengal’s cries against injustice, supplication becomes a powerful tool for change.