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Religious Art and Ceremonies

Various religious artworks showcasing sacred scenes including saints, ceremonies, and depictions of the Virgin Mary and other historic events.

Photo production of a painting by Maria that feeds a child on the chest, possibly by Giulio Cesare Procaccini, Gysi, After Giulio Cesare Procaccini, c. 1856 - in or before 1866 photograph photographic support albumen print picture, painting. the Virgin Mary
Photo production of a painting by Maria that feeds a child on the chest, possibly by Giulio Cesare Procaccini, Gysi, After Giulio Cesare Procaccini, c. 1856 - in or before 1866 photograph photographic support albumen print picture, painting. the Virgin Mary
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Reproduction of a painting of the ceremony of Sainte-Anne La Palud by Jules Breton, Anonymous, After Jules Breton, c. 1874 - in or before 1879 photomechanical print paper street (+ city(-scape) with figures, staffage)The resurrection..Photo production of St. Antonius Frestelse by David Teniers II, Alexandre (photographer), After David Teniers (II), c. 1878 - in or before 1883 photograph photographic support albumen print the hermit Antony Abbot (Antonius Abbas) of Egypt, also called the Great; possible attributes: bell, book, T-shaped staff, flames, pigPhoto production of a painting by Maria that feeds a child on the chest, possibly by Giulio Cesare Procaccini, Gysi, After Giulio Cesare Procaccini, c. 1856 - in or before 1866 photograph photographic support albumen print picture, painting. the Virgin MaryReproduction of the instructions of Christ by Anthony Van Dyck, Joseph Maes, after Anthony Van Dyck, c. 1872 - In or Before 1877 photomechanical print Antwerp paper Christ's body on or in the gravePhoto production of a print to a painting, representing the annunciation. .Man standing against a menhir in a field in Kaul. .Three water carriers of Lepcha origin from Sikkim for a house; Lepcha water carriers. Aboriginal. Sikhim. .Photo production from a print to a painting, representing the Sixtine Madonna, Gustav Schauer, After Rafaël, after Anonymous, c. 1856 - in or before 1861 photograph Berlin photographic support albumen print Madonna: Mary standing (or half-length), Christ-child close to her bosomImage of Christ, Paul Joseph Nicolas Nestor Schaffers, c. 1899 - in Or Before 1904 photograph paper carbon print specific types of crucified Christ (in non-narrative context)Photo production of a painting, representing a child preaching in a church. .Vase with holy water in the St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, F. Dricot & Cs, c. 1893 - in or before 1898 photomechanical print St. Peter's basilica paper vase ~ ornament. Holy Water font St. Peter's basilicaReproduction of the blessing by Justus van Gent, Joseph Maes, After Justus van Gent, c. 1872 - In or Before 1877 photomechanical print Antwerp paper Benediction ~ divine servicePhoto production of a print to a fresco of the baptism of Christ by Rafaël for the loggias in the Vatican; That Taufe Christi. .Etching by Charles Nicolas Cochin the Younger from 1730-1790 showing St. Augustine standing before bishops, illustrating hierarchy and ceremonial posture.St. Clement at the altar, anonymous, c. 1858 - in or before 1868 photograph Rome photographic support albumen print pope. Clement I, pope and martyr; possible attributes: anchor, lamb, millstone, trireme. altarReproduction of a print by Maria with child and Johannes the Baptian to Titian, Anonymous, After Titian, c. 1870 - in or before 1875 photomechanical print paper Madonna: i.e. Mary with the Christ-child. series of scenes from the life of John the BaptistPhoto production of a print of Christ in a boat, possibly by Johann Friedrich Overbeck, Anonymous, After Johann Friedrich Overbeck, c. 1861 - In or Before 1871 photomechanical print paper Christ preaching from a boatDecoration of a pew in the St Michael in Cornhill, representing day and night, Anonymous, c. 1857 - in or before 1867 photograph Day and night are depicted by an hourglass and the text: Day and Night Will I Praise Tea. St Michael photographic support albumen print bench. the cross ~ symbols of Christ. hourglassPhoto production from a print to a painting of the Holy Family by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, Gustav Schauer, After Anonymous, After Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, c. 1850 - in or before 1860 photograph Berlin photographic support albumen print Holy Family, and derived representationsThe Last Supper-'Is it I, Lord', Joseph Albert, 1871 photograph Oberammergau photographic support albumen print the episode of the Last SupperTwo decorations of pews for church guardians in the St Michael in Cornhill, Anonymous, c. 1857 - in or before 1867 photograph Left: a cross in a sheepfold, right: the lily of the Annunciation. St Michael photographic support albumen print bench. the cross ~ symbols of Christ. flowers: lilyView of the monument for Martin Blake in the Sint-Pieterskerk in Barnstaple, Anonymous, c. 1877 - in or before 1882 photograph Barnstaple photographic support albumen print parts of church interior (crypt) BarnstaplePhoto production of a print to a fresco of the worship by the kings by Rafael for the loggias in the Vatican; That Anbetung der Weisen. .Photo production from a print to the Madonna di Foligno by Rafaël, Anonymous, After Rafaël, c. 1850 - in or before 1860 photograph photographic support albumen print Madonna: i.e. Mary with the Christ-childPhoto production of the worship of the shepherds by Gerard David, Alexandre (photographer), after Gerard David, c. 1878 - in or before 1883 photograph photographic support albumen print adoration of the Christ-child by the shepherds; Mary and Joseph presentWoodcut by Wolf Traut from the late 15th-18th century depicting the archangel Michael as a soul mate, showing figure, wings, and iconographic elements in a religious context.This etching by Peter Franchoys depicts the Christ Child with Johannesknabe, showcasing Franchoys' skill in rendering religious subjects with delicate lines and expressive detail.Begging nun and a troika, anonymous, 1897 photomechanical print paper collotype horse-sleigh. nun(s)Photo production from a print to the Madonna del Pesce by Rafaël, Gustav Schauer, After Anonymous, After Rafaël, c. 1851 - In or Before 1861 photograph Berlin photographic support albumen print Madonna: i.e. Mary with the Christ-childOssuarium in De Santa Maria of the conception of the Capuchins in Rome, Anonymous, c. 1850 - In OR BEFORE 1860 photograph Santa Maria of the conception of the Capuchins photographic support albumen print charnelhouse, ossuary Santa Maria of the conception of the CapuchinsDecoration of a pew in the St Michael in Cornhill, representing the Caritas, Anonymous, c. 1857 - in or before 1867 photograph St Michael photographic support albumen print bench. water-birds: pelican. Charity, 'Caritas'; 'Carití' (Ripa) ~ one of the Three Theological VirtuesS.C.S. Xustus papa Romanus and S.T.S. O..Perhaps Optatus, anonymous, c. 1858 - in or before 1868 photograph Rome photographic support albumen print pope. saintsNine faces on churches in West Dorset, Anonymous, c. 1868 - in Or Before 1873 photomechanical print. photomontage paper church (exterior)Photo production from a drawing to a painting by Guercino, representing the funeral of Petronella van Rome, Anonymous, After Guercino, c. 1850 - in or before 1860 photograph photographic support albumen print the virgin and martyr Petronilla St. Peter's basilicaThe crucifixion; Soldiers casting lots for the seamless garment, Joseph Albert, after anonymous, 1871 photograph Oberammergau photographic support albumen print the crucifixion of Christ: Christ's death on the cross; Golgotha (Matthew 27:45-58; Mark 15:33-45; Luke 23:44-52; John 19:25-38)Photo production of a drawing, representing Eckart warns the children of the witches, Anonymous, After Wilhelm von Kaulbach, c. 1875 - in or before 1880 photomechanical print paper collotype witch, sorceress. child. forest, woodTwo fragments of pillars, William H. Griggs, c. 1863 - in or before 1868 photograph photographic support albumen print Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism. column, pillar ~ architecture IndiaPhoto production of the worship by the shepherds by Albrecht Bouts, Edmond Fierlants, After Albert Bouts, After Justus van Gent, c. 1856 - in or before c. 1861 photograph Brussels photographic support albumen print adoration of the Christ-child by the shepherds, without Joseph and MaryPhoto production from a print to a fresco, representing the Holy Peter van Verona, Anonymous, After Fra Angelico, c. 1880 - in or before 1890 photograph San Marco photographic support albumen print the Dominican friar Peter Martyr of Verona; possible attributes: crucifix, finger at lips, palm, sword (axe or knife) in skull (or breast), wound in headPhoto production from a stamp to a tombstone of Charles de Boscherville in a church in Neuville-sur-Authou, Anonymous, After Léon le Métayer-Masselin, c. 1851 - In or Before 1861 photograph photographic support albumen print gravestone, tombstonePortrait of two unknown Chinese priests, Anonymous, c. 1884 - in or before 1894 photograph China photographic support albumen print priest ~ non-Christian religions ChinaTextile with religious performance, anonymous, c. 1873 - In or Before 1878 photograph photographic support albumen print angelsPhoto production of a fresco in the San Marco monastery in Florence, representing the crucifixion, Anonymous, After Fra Angelico, c. 1880 - in or before 1890 photograph San Marco photographic support albumen print the crucifixion of Christ: Christ's death on the cross; Golgotha (Matthew 27:45-58; Mark 15:33-45; Luke 23:44-52; John 19:25-38)Photo production of a fresco, representing the Last Judgment, Anonymous, After Michelangelo, c. 1870 - c. 1880 photograph Sixtine Chapel (Vatican) photographic support gelatin silver print Last Judgement Sixtine Chapel (Vatican)Four scenes from the passion in Oberammergau in 1871, Joseph Albert, c. 1867 - in or before 1872 photograph Oberammergau photographic support albumen print actor (on the stage). Passion of Christ OberammergauPhoto production of a painting of the crucifixion of Christ by Peter Paul Rubens, Edmond Fierlants, after Peter Paul Rubens, c. 1855 - in or before 1860 photograph photographic support albumen print Mary and John close together; sometimes Mary swooning ~ crucified Christ - DD - the three crossesPhoto production from a print to a fresco of Engelen's visit to Abraham by Rafaël for the loggias in the Vatican, Gustav Schauer, After Anonymous, After Rafaël, c. 1851 - In or Before 1861 photograph Berlin photographic support albumen print Abraham kneels before the angelsChristus Remunerator, anonymous, after Ary Scheffer, c. 1854 - in or before 1859 photograph photographic support albumen print adult Christ together with apostles, evangelists, saints, etc.Triptych, anonymous, c. 1867 - in or before 1872 photomechanical print London paper sculpture (+ relief ~ sculpture). Christ-child sitting on Mary's shoulder. New TestamentCross and two maria statues of wood, prepared at an exhibition about religious objects from the Middle Ages and Renaissance in 1864 in Mechelen, Joseph Maes, 1864 - in Or Before 1866 photomechanical print Mechelenantwerp paper photolithography piece of sculpture, reproduction of a piece of sculpture (+ wood, e.g.: panel ~ arts). Mary standing (or half-length), the Christ-child sitting on her arm (Christ-child to Mary's left). cross as symbol of Christ MechelenTwo photo productions of paintings, representing angels bring the body of Saint Catharina from Alexandria to Mount Sinai and an unknown woman with a harp and two children, Anonymous, after Josef Vojtech Hellich, after Antonín Machek, c. 1891 - in or before 1895 photomechanical print Prague paper female saints (with NAME) - finding, transportation of relics of female saint. harp. mother and child(ren), woman and child(ren) (family group)A copper engraving and etching by Bernard Picart from 1723 depicting a convention of the Inquisition in Madrid and a procession of the Inquisition.Crucifix of Saint-Esprit in Dinan, Lovell Augustus Reeve, After Anonymous, c. 1854 - in or before 1859 stereograph Dinan paper albumen print the cross ~ symbols of Christ. monument, statue DinanOssuarium van de Santa Maria of the conception of the cappuccini te Rome, Anonymous, c. 1870 - c. 1880 photograph Santa Maria of the conception of the Capuchins photographic support gelatin silver print charnelhouse, ossuary Santa Maria of the conception of the CapuchinsEight Bible performances from Johannes, Matthew, the Apocalypse and Georg Friedrich Händel's Messiah, Anonymous, 1741 - 1799 print paper etching Christ washes the feet of the apostles (John 13:1-20). the New Jerusalem. the crucifixion of Christ: Christ's death on the cross; Golgotha (Matthew 27:45-58; Mark 15:33-45; Luke 23:44-52; John 19:25-38). the Holy Ghost going out from Christ. an angel appears, summoning Peter to wake up ~ Peter in prison. Christ almost vanished: only feet visible ~ AscensionPhoto production of Madonna in the church, Edmond Fierlants, After Anonymous, c. 1856 - in or before c. 1861 photograph Brussels photographic support albumen print Mary standing (or half-length), the Christ-child in front of her, close to her bosom; sittingEight decorations of gates of the choir in the St Michael in Cornhill, Anonymous, c. 1857 - in or before 1867 photograph Up from left to right: three crowns on lilies, a crown, passion flows and an imagination of the resurrection by a butterfly. Below from left to right: a snowdrop, a cross, heart and anchor for faith, hope and love, a hexagram and a Chi-Rho symbol. St Michael photographic support albumen print gate, entrance. ornamenting, decorating ~ applied arts. flowers: lily. crown (symbol of sovereignty)Photo production of a painting by a woman and a girl with a Bible in a landscape, Friedrich Bruckmann, After Konrad Beckmann, c. 1874 - in or before 1884 photomechanical print paper collotype picture, painting. BiblePhoto production of a painting, representing Mohammed has idols destroyed at the Ka'aba in Mecca, Anonymous, After Andreas Müller, c. 1875 - c. 1880 photograph photographic support albumen print destruction of pagan idols. seer, prophet ~ Islam, Mohammedanism: MohammedLove, Isaac Briot, 1600 - 1670 print Love (Caritas). Nummered bottom right: 3. Part of the series of seven theological and cardinal virtues. Part of an album with mainly Christian performances. paper engraving Charity, 'Caritas'; 'Carití' (Ripa) ~ one of the Three Theological VirtuesA temple in the forest, Michel Berthaud, c. 1890 - in or before 1895 photomechanical print paper collotype forest, wood. temple, shrine ~ Hinduism, Buddhism, JainismReproduction of Christ on the cross by Anthony Van Dyck, Joseph Maes, after Anthony Van Dyck, c. 1872 - In or Before 1877 photomechanical print Antwerp paper the crucifixion of Christ: Christ's death on the cross; Golgotha (Matthew 27:45-58; Mark 15:33-45; Luke 23:44-52; John 19:25-38)Photo production of the Sixtine Madonna van Rafaël, Anonymous, After Rafaël, c. 1860 - in or before 1870 photograph photographic support carbon print Madonna: i.e. Mary with the Christ-childPhoto production of a print, representing Satan looks at Adam and Eva. .Photo production of the painting 'Madonna di Foligno' by Rafaël, Anonymous, After Rafaël, c. 1883 - in or before 1888 photograph Rome paper albumen print Madonna: i.e. Mary with the Christ-child RomeReproduction of a sketch of a design by a frontispiece for a liturgical book, depicted Christ on a throne, Joseph Casier (Possible), After Anonymous, c. 1891 - In or Before 1896 photomechanical print paper frontispiece. Christ enthronedInterior of the Petrus and Paul's Cathedral in Sint-Petersburg. .Four women and a child behind a church window, Adelaide Hanscom Leeson, c. 1906 - in or before c. 1916 photomechanical print The faces of the women can be seen in the rose window. paper. cardboard picture, painting. church-window, e.g. rose-windowThree reliefs with religious performance, William H. Griggs, c. 1863 - in or before 1868 photograph photographic support albumen print Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism IndiaPhoto production of a painting, representing a procession for the temple of Eros, Anonymous, After Herbert Schmalz, c. 1883 - in or before 1888 photograph photographic support albumen print procession ~ Roman religion. (story of) Cupid, Amor (Eros). torchTwo decorations of a pew for tailors in the St Michael in Cornhill, Anonymous, c. 1857 - in or before 1867 photograph Left: a coat of arms, right: an imagination of a Bible passage with bread, wine and a star. St Michael photographic support albumen print bench. coat of arms (as symbol of the state, etc.)Photo production of a painting, representing a mountain landscape with a cross and a skull in a cage, anonymous, c. 1850 - in or before 1860 photograph photographic support albumen print death's head, skull (symbol of Death). the cross ~ symbols of Christ. mountains1519 woodcut by Hans Suess von Kulmbach depicting a rosary, showing detailed devotional elements and figure representation.Photo production of a print, representing the transfer, c. 1871 - In or Before 1881 photomechanical print paper collotype the Transfiguration: Moses and Elijah appear on either side of Christ on Mount Tabor (Matthew 17:1-13; Mark 9:2-13; Luke 9:28-36)View of a Mihrab in the Great Mosque in Tlemcen, Algeria, Jules Gervais-Courtellemont, c. 1888 - in or before 1893 photomechanical print paper collotype temple, shrine ~ Islam, Mohammedanism TlemcenOever of the Sangha near Bonga, Franz Thonner, 1896 photomechanical print Sanghadresen paper collotype river bank SanghaCopper engraving and etching by Abraham Girardet from 1803-1809 depicting the Last Supper, showing Jesus, apostles, table, and architectural interior.Photo production of a painting of the crucifixion of Christ by Peter Paul Rubens, Alexandre (photographer), after Peter Paul Rubens, c. 1886 - in or before 1891 photograph photographic support albumen print crucified Christ with other persons. founder of the Order of Friars Minor (Franciscans), Francis(cus) of Assisi; possible attributes: book, crucifix, lily, skull, stigmataSpiritual at the cemetery and the sacristy of guimiliau, seen from the southwest, c. 1850 - in or before 1859 photograph Guimile photographic support albumen print priest (Roman Catholic). churchyard, cemetery. parts of church interior: sacristy GuimileA 1722 copper engraving and etching by Bernard Picart showing several religious scenes involving Catholic priests.Woman, presumably Mary Magdalena, hugs the feet of the dead body of Christ, Léon Bovier, c. 1894 - in or before 1899 photomechanical print This print is part of 8 covers with 22 texts and 89 prints on individual magazines in and between the covers. paper collotype Christ's feet are anointed by Mary (Magdalene)Reproduction of the outside of a painted triptych with biblical persons, anonymous, c. 1878 - in or before 1883 photomechanical print paper the apostle Peter, first bishop of Rome; possible attributes: book, cock, (upturned) cross, (triple) crozier, fish, key, scroll, ship, tiara. angelsDrie kazuifels, anonymous, c. 1880 - in or before 1881 photomechanical print Barcelona paper collotype chasublePhoto production of a print, representing the apostles Johannes, Peter and Jacobus the Memper, Anonymous, c. 1856 - in or before 1866 photograph photographic support albumen print life and acts of James the Great (the Elder). life and acts of Peter. life and acts of John the EvangelistMonk for a church, c. 1885 - in or before 1896 photomechanical print France paper monk(s), friar(s). church (exterior)Here is "en" mother "shipped out of the Passie in Oberammergau in 1871, Joseph Albert, c. 1867 - in or before 1872 photograph Oberammergau photographic support albumen print Christ alone (also called 'Ecce Homo'). 'Mater Dolorosa'. actor (on the stage) OberammergauGroup of Nicolaas of Myra and the three children, Anonymous, c. 1871 - In or Before 1876 photomechanical print cardboard the bishop Nicholas of Myra (or Bari); possible attributes: anchor, boat, three golden balls (on a book), three purses, three children in a tub, three maidensGirl with a parasol in Japan, in or after 1882 - in or before 1883 photomechanical print Japan paper collotype child. parasol, sunshade. folk costume, regional costume JapanOur ladie singes magnificat, with tunes surpassinge sweete, anonymous, after James Sant, c. 1860 - in or before 1865 photograph photographic support albumen print Mary magnifying the Lord ('Magnificat')Photo reproduction of twelve photos of Durham's Cathedral; Durham Cathedral. From top to bottom and from left to right: the choir, the altarpiece, the ship, a side aisle, a chapel, the library, four times a face on the cathedral, twice the façade.Photo production of a print or a painting of Mary with Christ and four men by presumably Bernardino Licinio, E. Léon, After Bernardino Licinio, c. 1869 - in or before 1879 photograph Grenoble photographic support albumen print picture, painting. Madonna: i.e. Mary with the Christ-childWooden wing altar with reliefs, representing Mary with child and saints, Berthier, c. 1859 - in or before 1864 photomechanical print Paris paper sculpture (+ relief ~ sculpture). altar. saints. Madonna: i.e. Mary with the Christ-childInterior of the church at Neuvillle Vitiss, France. The photograph is labeled as 0-2 65361 and was taken on May 12, 1919. The description mentions 188LED symbol B.U. Unfortunately, no additional notes or information are provided.Photo production of a drawing, representing a flag with an image of a saint and a palm branch ..Photo production of a painting, representing a married couple leaves the church; ,, PO ODDAVKÁCH "..Unknown man at a temple, Michel Berthaud, c. 1890 - in or before 1895 photomechanical print paper collotype adult man. forest, wood. temple, shrine ~ Hinduism, Buddhism, JainismPhoto production of a print, representing the birth of Christ, Anonymous, c. 1868 - in Or Before 1873 photograph photographic support albumen print adoration of the Christ-child ~ Christ's birthCopper engraving and etching by Jean Dughet depicting the seven sacraments, showing clergy, laity, and ritual objects in detailed religious scenes.Photo production of a painting, representing the holy family (presumably) during the return from Egypt ..