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Worshipping Collection (#10)

"Worshipping: A Tapestry of Devotion and Faith" In the realm of art, worship takes on many forms

Background imageWorshipping Collection: Sun-worship of Amazon Indians; A Trip up the Trombetas, 1875. Creator: Unknown

Sun-worship of Amazon Indians; A Trip up the Trombetas, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Sun-worship of Amazon Indians; A Trip up the Trombetas, 1875. [Indigenous people from the Trombetas River region of the Amazon in South America]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

Background imageWorshipping Collection: Worship in Roumania; A Visit to the Danubian Principalities, 1875. Creator: Nelson Boyd

Worship in Roumania; A Visit to the Danubian Principalities, 1875. Creator: Nelson Boyd
Worship in Roumania; A Visit to the Danubian Principalities, 1875. [Women with Eastern Orthodox priest, Romania]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Background imageWorshipping Collection: Tomb of Ferdinand and Isabella in the Cathedral, Granada;An Autumn Tour in Andalusia, 1875

Tomb of Ferdinand and Isabella in the Cathedral, Granada;An Autumn Tour in Andalusia, 1875. Creator: Gustave Doré
Tomb of Ferdinand and Isabella in the Cathedral, Granada; An Autumn Tour in Andalusia, 1875. [Pilgrims at the Tomb of the Catholic Monarchs - Ferdinand II

Background imageWorshipping Collection: Church, Pie Town, New Mexico, 1940. Creator: Russell Lee

Church, Pie Town, New Mexico, 1940. Creator: Russell Lee
Church, Pie Town, New Mexico

Background imageWorshipping Collection: Sacrifice of a deer to the sun by the Indians of Florida, 1850 (hand-coloured engraving)

Sacrifice of a deer to the sun by the Indians of Florida, 1850 (hand-coloured engraving)
IND388228 Sacrifice of a deer to the sun by the Indians of Florida, 1850 (hand-coloured engraving) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; Mithra-Index

Background imageWorshipping Collection: The Childhood of Saint Genevieve, 1874 (oil on canvas)

The Childhood of Saint Genevieve, 1874 (oil on canvas)
987347 The Childhood of Saint Genevieve, 1874 (oil on canvas) by Puvis de Chavannes, Pierre (1824-98); 52x102.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWorshipping Collection: DDE-90028763

DDE-90028763
Austria, Melk monastery, Church of the Abbey, Wachau Valley Date: 14/08/2008

Background imageWorshipping Collection: DDE-90028762

DDE-90028762
Austria, Melk monastery, Church of the Abbey, Wachau Valley Date: 14/08/2008

Background imageWorshipping Collection: A disciple of the St. Martins Spiritual Church praying before the altar... Washington, D.C. 1942

A disciple of the St. Martins Spiritual Church praying before the altar... Washington, D.C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. A disciple of the St. Martins Spiritual Church praying before the altar during the annual " flower bowl demonstration"

Background imageWorshipping Collection: A disciple of the St. Martins Spiritual Church keeping vigil at Saint... Washington, D.C. 1942

A disciple of the St. Martins Spiritual Church keeping vigil at Saint... Washington, D.C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. A disciple of the St. Martins Spiritual Church keeping vigil at Saint Josephs new tomb

Background imageWorshipping Collection: Sitting beneath the emblem of the crucifixion of Jesus on Calvary, Washington, D. C. 1942

Sitting beneath the emblem of the crucifixion of Jesus on Calvary, Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Sitting beneath the emblem of the crucifixion of Jesus on Calvary. Two members of the St. Martins Spiritual Church listen and pray

Background imageWorshipping Collection: Worshipper before the altar of the St. Martins Spiritual Church, Washington, D. C. 1942

Worshipper before the altar of the St. Martins Spiritual Church, Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Worshipper before the altar of the St. Martins Spiritual Church

Background imageWorshipping Collection: 'Saints'in the congregation of the St. Martins Spiritual Church, Washington, D. C. 1942

"Saints"in the congregation of the St. Martins Spiritual Church, Washington, D. C. 1942
Washington, D.C. " Saints" in the congregation of the St. Martins Spiritual Church

Background imageWorshipping Collection: Congregation of the St. Martins Spiritual Church, Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks

Congregation of the St. Martins Spiritual Church, Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Congregation of the St. Martins Spiritual Church

Background imageWorshipping Collection: Possibly: Congregation of the St. Martins Spiritual Church, Washington, D. C. 1942

Possibly: Congregation of the St. Martins Spiritual Church, Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
[Untitled photo, possibly related to: Washington, D.C. Congregation of the St. Martins Spiritual Church]

Background imageWorshipping Collection: As in Moses time, members of the St. Martins Spiritual Church remove... Washington, D.C. 1942

As in Moses time, members of the St. Martins Spiritual Church remove... Washington, D.C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. As in Moses time, members of the St. Martins Spiritual Church remove their shoes during the annual " flower bowl demonstration" because during this service they walk

Background imageWorshipping Collection: A member of the St. Martins Spiritual Church, receiving the final... Washington, D.C. 1942

A member of the St. Martins Spiritual Church, receiving the final... Washington, D.C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. A member of the St. Martins Spiritual Church, receiving the final blessing of a flower from Reverend Vondell Gassaway, the pastor at the annual " flower bowl demonstration"

Background imageWorshipping Collection: Reverend Vondell Gassway, pastor of the St. Martins Spiritual Church... Washington, D.C. 1942

Reverend Vondell Gassway, pastor of the St. Martins Spiritual Church... Washington, D.C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Reverend Vondell Gassway, pastor of the St. Martins Spiritual Church, giving the final blessing and a flower to a member of his congregation during the annual " flower bowl

Background imageWorshipping Collection: Worshippers before the altar in the St. Martins Spiritual Church, Washington, D. C. 1942

Worshippers before the altar in the St. Martins Spiritual Church, Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Worshippers before the altar in the St. Martins Spiritual Church

Background imageWorshipping Collection: Deacons corner during Sunday morning service at the Church of God in Christ, Washington, DC, 1942

Deacons corner during Sunday morning service at the Church of God in Christ, Washington, DC, 1942
Washington, D.C. Deacons corner during Sunday morning service at the Church of God in Christ

Background imageWorshipping Collection: Deacons corner in the Church of God in Christ, Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks

Deacons corner in the Church of God in Christ, Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Deacons corner in the Church of God in Christ

Background imageWorshipping Collection: Members of the congregation of the Church of God in Christ, Washington, D. C. 1942

Members of the congregation of the Church of God in Christ, Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Members of the congregation of the Church of God in Christ

Background imageWorshipping Collection: Reverend Vondell Gassaway, pastor of the St. Martins Spiritual Church... Washington, D.C. 1942

Reverend Vondell Gassaway, pastor of the St. Martins Spiritual Church... Washington, D.C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Reverend Vondell Gassaway, pastor of the St. Martins Spiritual Church, preaching the Sunday sermon

Background imageWorshipping Collection: Pictures of the Year VIII, By the Sea of Galilee, 1888. Creator: Frederick Goodall

Pictures of the Year VIII, By the Sea of Galilee, 1888. Creator: Frederick Goodall
Pictures of the Year VIII, By the Sea of Galilee, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume38. July to December, 1888

Background imageWorshipping Collection: Corpus Domini (Altar of San Marco, Venice), 1929 (pastel on paper)

Corpus Domini (Altar of San Marco, Venice), 1929 (pastel on paper)
1196135 Corpus Domini (Altar of San Marco, Venice), 1929 (pastel on paper) by Giacometti, Augusto (1877-1947); 31x22.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Giacometti)

Background imageWorshipping Collection: A Mystical Apparition, 1900 (oil on canvas)

A Mystical Apparition, 1900 (oil on canvas)
989514 A Mystical Apparition, 1900 (oil on canvas) by Villegas y Cordero, Jose (1844-1921); 52.7x80.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Mystical Apparition. Jose Villegas Cordero (1844-1921)

Background imageWorshipping Collection: Jubilee service at the West London Synagogue of British Jews (litho)

Jubilee service at the West London Synagogue of British Jews (litho)
6014287 Jubilee service at the West London Synagogue of British Jews (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWorshipping Collection: The Landing of Columbus (1451-1506) in 1492, illustration from The Book of Discovery by T. C

The Landing of Columbus (1451-1506) in 1492, illustration from The Book of Discovery by T. C
IL241931 The Landing of Columbus (1451-1506) in 1492, illustration from The Book of Discovery by T.C. Bridges, published 1931 (colour litho) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948); Private Collection

Background imageWorshipping Collection: Apotheosis of the Rose, (oil on canvas)

Apotheosis of the Rose, (oil on canvas)
822735 Apotheosis of the Rose, (oil on canvas) by Stella, Joseph (1877-1946); 213.9x122.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Apotheosis of the Rose. Joseph Stella (1877-1946). Oil on canvas

Background imageWorshipping Collection: The Pentecost, c. 1661 / 1687 (manuscript on thick heavy yellow paper)

The Pentecost, c. 1661 / 1687 (manuscript on thick heavy yellow paper)
986208 The Pentecost, c.1661/1687 (manuscript on thick heavy yellow paper) by Hayrapet (fl.1615-c.80) (attr.to); 38x25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pentecost)

Background imageWorshipping Collection: Druids celebrating a festival at the Maennelstein, Alsace (colour litho)

Druids celebrating a festival at the Maennelstein, Alsace (colour litho)
5208354 Druids celebrating a festival at the Maennelstein, Alsace (colour litho) by Waltz, Jean-Jacques (Hansi) (1873-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWorshipping Collection: Two Priestesses with Vase, 1945 (oil on board on masonite)

Two Priestesses with Vase, 1945 (oil on board on masonite)
988137 Two Priestesses with Vase, 1945 (oil on board on masonite) by Hyppolite, Hector (1889-1948); 69.9x50.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Priestesses with Vase)

Background imageWorshipping Collection: A Pair of Angels, 1897 (transparent vellum over painted paper with gilding)

A Pair of Angels, 1897 (transparent vellum over painted paper with gilding)
1195360 A Pair of Angels, 1897 (transparent vellum over painted paper with gilding) by Fell, Herbert Granville (1872-1951); 24.7x21.2x1.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fell)

Background imageWorshipping Collection: Fire-Dance, c. 1931 (linocut printed in colours on thin Japan)

Fire-Dance, c. 1931 (linocut printed in colours on thin Japan)
659525 Fire-Dance, c. 1931 (linocut printed in colours on thin Japan) by Power, Cyril Edward (1874-1951); 45x31.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fire-Dance. Cyril Edward Power (1872-1951)

Background imageWorshipping Collection: The Crucifixion (oil on panel)

The Crucifixion (oil on panel)
990064 The Crucifixion (oil on panel) by Master of Imola (15th century); 39.4x31.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crucifixion. The Master of Imola (15th Century). Oil on panel

Background imageWorshipping Collection: Titlepage from The Story of Venus and Tannhauser, 1895 (litho)

Titlepage from The Story of Venus and Tannhauser, 1895 (litho)
DGC288100 Titlepage from The Story of Venus and Tannhauser, 1895 (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWorshipping Collection: The return of Tannhauser to the Venusberg, from The Story of Venus and Tannhauser, 1895 (litho)

The return of Tannhauser to the Venusberg, from The Story of Venus and Tannhauser, 1895 (litho)
DGC288102 The return of Tannhauser to the Venusberg, from The Story of Venus and Tannhauser, 1895 (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWorshipping Collection: Head of an Adorant, 4th / 5th century. Creator: Unknown

Head of an Adorant, 4th / 5th century. Creator: Unknown
Head of an Adorant, 4th/5th century

Background imageWorshipping Collection: Head of a Female Adorant, 4th / 5th century. Creator: Unknown

Head of a Female Adorant, 4th / 5th century. Creator: Unknown
Head of a Female Adorant, 4th/5th century

Background imageWorshipping Collection: Kyoto, from the series 'Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi)

Kyoto, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi)
Kyoto, from the series " Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi)", Japan, c. 1806

Background imageWorshipping Collection: Arai, from the series 'Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi)

Arai, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi)
Arai, from the series " Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi)", Japan, c. 1806

Background imageWorshipping Collection: Painted Banner (Thangka) of Portrait of Sakya Pandita (1132 - 1251), c. 1800

Painted Banner (Thangka) of Portrait of Sakya Pandita (1132 - 1251), c. 1800

Background imageWorshipping Collection: Birth of the Buddha, c. 1710. Creator: Hanekawa Chincho

Birth of the Buddha, c. 1710. Creator: Hanekawa Chincho
Birth of the Buddha, c. 1710. The young Buddha stands on a lotus flower

Background imageWorshipping Collection: Buddha Worshipped by the Gods Indra and Brahma, Kushan period, 1st / 2nd century

Buddha Worshipped by the Gods Indra and Brahma, Kushan period, 1st / 2nd century
Buddha Worshipped by the Gods Indra and Brahma, Kushan period, 1st/2nd century. Ancient region of Gandhara (modern Pakistan)

Background imageWorshipping Collection: Buddha Shakyamuni Meditating in the Indrashala Cave and Buddha Dipankara [bottom]

Buddha Shakyamuni Meditating in the Indrashala Cave and Buddha Dipankara [bottom]
Buddha Shakyamuni Meditating in the Indrashala Cave [top] and Buddha Dipankara [bottom], 2nd/3rd century. Ancient region of Gandhara (modern Pakistan)

Background imageWorshipping Collection: Poem by Otomo no Kuronushi, from the series 'Six Famous Poets (Rokkasen)', c

Poem by Otomo no Kuronushi, from the series "Six Famous Poets (Rokkasen)", c
Poem by Otomo no Kuronushi, from the series " Six Famous Poets (Rokkasen)", c. 1764/65




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"Worshipping: A Tapestry of Devotion and Faith" In the realm of art, worship takes on many forms. From the iconic Praying Girl captured by Roberto Ferruzzi in an Italian painting of the 19th century to the ethereal beauty of The Adoration of the Christ Child, where an unknown creator immortalized divine reverence. But worship is not confined to traditional religious imagery alone. It stretches its wings into realms that challenge our perceptions. Take Baphomet - Equilibrium of Opposites, a symbol that explores duality and balance within devotion. Throughout history, we witness acts of veneration across cultures and continents. In India, people bow before deities like Worshipping the God of Smallpox, seeking protection from afflictions that haunt humanity. Meanwhile, at Cathedral Our Lady Guadalupe in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico's vibrant colors blend with faith as worshippers gather under its majestic arches. From East to West, spirituality unites us all. Novice monks humbly pray at the feet of a Giant Buddha statue while Buddhist monks perform prayers and music in harmonious unison. Yet worship can also be a reflection on human nature itself. Charles-Joseph Natoire's The Rebuke of Adam and Eve reminds us how our actions shape our relationship with divinity. Nature becomes both sanctuary and altar for those who seek solace in prayer. As depicted by Charles JS Makin in The Sunset Prayer in the Desert; it captures a moment when silence embraces devotion amidst vast sands. And let us not forget Maurycy Gottlieb's poignant portrayal capturing Jews praying in Synagogue on Yom Kippur – their faces etched with deep introspection as they connect with their heritage through solemnity and repentance. Worship transcends time and space.