Worshipper Collection (page 18)

Appearance of Christ to the Virgin, 1531. Artist: Garcia Fernandes
Appearance of Christ to the Virgin, 1531. Central panel from a triptych. From the Museu Nacional de Machado de Castro, Portugal

Triptych of Santa Clara, 1486. Artist: Mestre Hilarius
Triptych of Santa Clara, 1486. The panels depict Christ praying on the Mount of Olives, St Clare and the Miracle of the Safekeeping and the Lamentation of Christ

Etruscan Tomb-Painting of Man at Altar from Caere, late 6th century BC. Caere (also Caisra and Cisra)larger cities of Southern Etruria

Detail of Papyrus of Hent-Taul, Egypt, 21st Dynasty, c1069 BC - 945 BC. Papyrus of musician-priestess of Amun-Ra, entitled What is In The Underworld

Egyptian grave-slab showing the cosmos
Egyptian grave-slab showing the solar boat carrying the Sun Disk with Ra holding an Ankh. Before the deceased stands Isis-Hathor, with a solar disk between cows horns

Terracotta model of a shrine, from Cyprus, with a worshipper near an amphora in front of three horned figures

Tablet showing King Hammurapi at worship, First Dynasty of Babylon, about 1760-1750 BC
Detail of a relief of King Hammurapi at worship. Fragment of a stone stele dedicated by Itur-Ashdum, First Dynasty of Babylon, about 1760-1750 BC, probably from Sippar, southern Iraq

Statuette of a Babylonian worshipper, possibly Hammurabi, dedicated to the God Amurru. It is made of bronze and silver with golden hands. From the Louvres collection

Bronze figurine of a kneeling worshipper, Larsa, 2nd millenium BC. From the collection at The Louvre

Chapel on board the prison hulk Warrior at Woolwich, London, 1848. This hulk held 600 and was an intermediate confinement between an ordinary gaol or transportation

Elevation of the Cross during a Russian Orthodox service, 19th century

St Mary, Queen of Heaven and the Earth, 19th century. The Virgin Mary as Queen of Heaven and holding the Christ Child (top)

Two Jain Tirthankaras or jina (ford-makers) and their devotees, Bundi region, India, c1720. The Indian faith of Jainism arose at approximately the same time as Buddhism

The Wailing Wall, Jerusalem, 19th century. Artist: Visily Ivanovithch Navosoff
The Wailing Wall, Jerusalem, 19th century. Men and women praying at the Wailing Wall. The wall, also known as the Western Wall is the only remnant of the Temple in Jerusalem

Solomons prayer at the consecration of the Temple, c1870. But I have built an house of habitation for thee and a place for thy dwelling for ever. From the Bible (II Chronicles 6)

Mass in the country around Rome, late 18th / early 19th century. Artist: Nicolas Antoine Taunay
Mass in the country around Rome, late 18th/early 19th century. From the Musee de la Chartreuse, Douai, France

Mass said by the canon de la Porte, or the main altar of Notre Dame, Paris, 1708-1710. From the Musee du Louvre, Paris

DEVIL WORSHIP, c1460. Waldensians worshipping the devil in the form of a he-goat at a midnight meeting; a man prepares to kiss the goats anus

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"Worshippers from Around the World: A Tapestry of Devotion" In every corner of the globe, diverse cultures and religions unite in their unwavering devotion to a higher power. From the mystical Temple of San Simon, also known as Maximon, where worshippers seek solace in the Patron Saint of Gamblers and Drunks, to the sacred Western Wall in Jerusalem, where Jews fervently pray with unyielding faith. Artistic expressions capture these profound moments of worship throughout history. In "The Adoration of the Christ Child, " an unknown creator immortalizes a scene that radiates love and reverence. Similarly, Maurycy Gottlieb's masterpiece portrays Jews immersed in prayer during Yom Kippur at a synagogue in 1878. Religious art further reveals glimpses into devout lives. The Virgin and Child with Saint Liborius and Carlo Borromeo showcases intricate details that inspire awe while Thomas-Charles Naudet's work depicts the restoration of Catholic worship after tumultuous times. Maurice Bompard's brushstrokes transport us to a serene moment as we witness "A Prayer to the Madonna. " Meanwhile, worshippers entering Nairobi's Jamia Mosque demonstrate how faith transcends borders and brings communities together. Beyond paintings lie other forms of spiritual connection. Through meditation captured by an artist circa 1942 or Julius Terentius performing a sacrifice on plaster dating back to AD 239, we witness rituals that have stood the test of time. Lastly, dawn breaks over Botahtaung Pagoda in Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar (Burma), illuminating countless souls seeking enlightenment through Buddhism—a testament to mankind's perpetual quest for meaning. These snapshots remind us that regardless of our differences or geographical boundaries, humanity shares an innate desire for something greater than ourselves—a yearning fulfilled through acts of worship across continents and centuries.