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Religious Iconography and Depictions

A collection of historical religious illustrations featuring Madonna figures, saints, and the adoration of the Magi, showcasing vibrant colors and intricate patterns.

Adoration of the Magi Taddeo Gaddi (ca.1300-1366 Italian)

E Boyd and Fritz Broeske, St Joseph, 1936 St. Joseph

German 17th Century, Madonna of the Hernleberg, 1626 Madonna of the Hernleberg

Colored woodcut by an anonymous artist depicting Saint Margaret, created in the mid-15th century.

Adoration of the Magi Taddeo Gaddi (ca.1300-1366 Italian)

19th century illustration showing the coronation of the Virgin Mary with Jesus. Circa 1820

American 20th Century, Plate 35 St Joseph From Portfolio Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico, 1934 1942 Plate 35: St. Joseph: From Portfolio Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico

German 15th Century, The Descent of the Holy Ghost, c. 1450, woodcut, hand-colored in tan, brown, orange-red, green, rose, red lake, blue, and gold

St. John Icon 1797

The visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Saint Elizabeth (above) and Caspar, one of the magi, on horseback (below). Tempera painting by a Spanish painter, 14th century.

Christ Appearing to Mary Magdalene, c.1890-1940. Sidney Harold Meteyard (d.1947) .

Slovenia: Representation of one of the months of the year, found on the north and south side arches. 15th century fresco (representing one of the months of the year) by John of Kastav (Johannes de Castua), Holy Trinity Church, Hrastovlje, Rizana Valley

The Vatopedi monastery, Greece , 1918 - Greece - Fernand Cuville - (September) (French - Le monastère de Vatopedi , Grèce). Christianity, calligraphy, monastery, saint, drawing, Religion , Art, Mont Athos, vatopedi, miniature of the Turkish manuscript

Detail of frescoed interior by Mary Seton Watts, Watts Chapel; Compton, Surrey, England

San Magín (siglo III-306), ermitaño martirizado por los romanos. Estampería popular del siglo XVIII, pintado a mano.

French 19th century illustration depicting Saint Julie Billiart (12 July 1751 -- 8 April 1816); a French religious leader and Christian Saint, who founded, and was the first Superior General of, the Congregation of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.

American 20th Century, Plate 9 Saint Joseph & Child From Portfolio Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico, 1935 1942 Plate 9: Saint Joseph & Child: From Portfolio Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico

Recto: The Angelic Cross of Saint Thomas; Verso: Blessed Ceslaus.. Żukowski, Michał (1707-1770), graphic artist, Masieski, Jan (fl. ca 1750-1800), graphic artist

Frame for small devotional picture, Giuseppe Barberi, Italian, 1746-1809, Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash on lined off-white laid paper, A framed representation, most of the upper edge being circular. Three angels support an oval wreath as a frame for a small picture. It is surrounded by a glory of rays and cherubim. Below are four angels upon clouds and most of them revering. A garland is on top of the upper part of the frame. Usual background., Rome, Italy, 1773-1774, architecture, Drawing, Drawing

Colored print depicting an angel holding a welding towel, created using current cut technique by an anonymous artist.

E Boyd, Retabla of Holy Ghost, c 1936 Retabla of Holy Ghost

Our Lady Loreta unknown, Azarski, Zygmunt (1885-1943); 1921 (print); 1730-1750 (matrix) (1730-00-00-1921-00-00);Our Lady of Loretan (figure), devotional pictures, ethnography, purchase (provenance), Łazarski, portfolio of old people's old woodcuts 1921, Illustration, Łazarski, Zygmunt (Ca 1885-1943) - collection

Lembergers 1524 colored woodcut illustrates the pouring of the seven bowls of Gods wrath from Revelation 16:1-14, showing figures, plagues, and apocalyptic action.

The Hilandar monastery, Greece , 1918 - Greece - Fernand Cuville - (September) (French - Le monastère de Hilandar , Grèce). Christianity, monastery, painting, decorative arts, object of worship, saint, Religion , Art, Turkey, Hilendar, small Russian icon

Cosmè Tura, The Annunciation with Saint Francis and Saint Louis of Toulouse middle left panel, Italian, c. 1433-1495, c. 1470-1480, tempera and distemper on panel

Dalmatic, 16th century, 46 x 55 in. (116.84 x 139.7 cm), Linen, silk, metallic threads; embroidery, Spain, 16th century, The rich, skillful embroidery on this dalmatic, or outer vestment worn by a Catholic deacon during Mass and other services, is characteristic of 16th-century Spanish liturgical wear. Its two roundels featuring Saint John the Baptist-as a child with the Madonna (seen here) and as an adult-would have connected the congregation with the celebrant who wore it. The presence of the saint on both sides suggests that it was made for a church that fostered a particular devotion to him.

Our Lady Loreta unknown, Azarski, Zygmunt (1885-1943); 1921 (print); 1706-1730 (matrix) (1706-00-00-1921-00-00);Our Lady of Loretan (figure), purchase (provenance), Lazarski, portfolio of the People's District of the Old 1921, Illustration, Lazarski, Zygmunt (Ca 1885-1943) - collection

Wat Phra Singh or to give it its full name, Wat Phra Singh Woramahaviharn, was first constructed around 1345 by King Phayu, 5th king of the Mangrai Dynasty. King Mengrai founded the city of Chiang Mai (meaning 'new city') in 1296, and it succeeded Chiang Rai as capital of the Lanna kingdom. Chiang Mai sometimes written as 'Chiengmai' or 'Chiangmai', is the largest and most culturally significant city in northern Thailand.

Faith , cardboard for the left window stained up the Holy Sacrament in the cathedral of St. Mikołaj in Friborg Mehoffer, Józef (1869 1946)

Detail from Saint Mark's Basilica (Basilica Cattedrale Patriarcale di San Marco). In Venice, Italy. Consecrated in 1650 AD. Internal walls of the Basilica, adorned with mosaics and paintings.

The Virgin in a Glory of Angels; Master of Guillaume Lambert (French, active about 1475 - 1485); Lyon, France; 1478 (based on date included in Easter calculation); Tempera colors, gold paint, and iron gall ink on parchment bound between pasteboard covered with brown jansenist morocco; Leaf: 14.6 x 9.8 cm (5 3,4 x 3 7,8 in.)

Saint Luke, miniature from Otto III Gospels, manuscript, 10th Century.

Flagellation, 1670, by Francesco and Antonio Corbarelli, inlaid with semiprecious stones, altar, Church of Santa Corona, Vicenza, Veneto. Italy, 17th century.

Archangel Michael slaying Satan. Ceramic tiles, facade of the Church of St Michael Archangel. Valdecaballeros, province of Badajoz, Extremadura. Spain.

Saint Prince Theodore the Black by Vasnetsov, Viktor Mikhaylovich (1848-1926) / St Vladimir's Cathedral, Kiev / Russian Painting of 19th cen. / 1885-1896 / Russia / Fresco / Bible,History /

Agnolo Gaddi, Italian (active 1369-1396), The Coronation of the Virgin, probably c. 1370, tempera on panel

Woman with two fingers on the lips.a Woman with a Crown lay two fingers on Her Lips. Around re wrist a snake.

SAN BERNARDO DE CLARAVAL ESCRIBIENDO - RETABLO DE SAN BERNARDO - 1290 - PROCEDE DE LA CAPILLA ALMUDANA GUMARA. Author: MAESTRO DE LA CONQUISTA DE MALLORCA. Location: MUSEO DE MALLORCA. Palma. MALLORCA. SPAIN.

Clair-obscur woodcut by Hans Springinklee from 1519 depicting the Holy Family, showing figures, gesture, composition, and attire.

Madonna and Child and St. John, Study after Francia; Madonna and Child with St. John, Study after Dossi; Madonna and Child with St. John, Bishop Saint, St. Appolonia; Madonna and Child in Niche, Study after Sculpture by Salvator Mundy, Felice Giani, Italian, 1758-1823, Pen and ink, brush and brown wash, over black chalk on heavy wove white paper, Upper left drawing of Madonna with standing Child, St.John at lower left, pointing to the Child. Upper right drawing of Madonna with standing Child who reaches to St.John in lower right. Lower left drawing of Madonna with sleeping Child, St.John sitting at lower right, bishop Saint leaning in from left, and female with bared breasts at right. Lower right drawing of standing Madonna holding Child, in niche, probably after sculpture (inscription has been cut away)., Italy, 1821-22, figures, Drawing, Drawing

The Bamberg Apocalypse, 1000-1020, is held in the Bamberg State Library, Germany. It was commissioned by Otto III (Holy Roman Emperor 980-1002) and contains 57 gilded miniatures produced in the scriptorium at Reichenau.

Piotr and Pawe; 19th century (1801-00-00-1900-00-00);Gomulicki, Wiktor (1848-1919)-collections, Paweł the Apostle (Saint-Ca 8-Ca 67), Piotr the Apostle (Saint- -A 64), Witke-Jeżewski, Dominik (1862-1944)-collection, gift (provenance)

Nativity, 1424. Francke, Master.

The Magdalene Before Her Conversion (Madeleine avant sa conversion ) James Tissot (French, 1836-1902). The Magdalene Before Her Conversion (Madeleine avant sa conversion ), 1886-1894. Opaque watercolor over graphite on gray wove paper, Image: 11 1/16 x 5 1/2 in. (28.1 x 14 cm). Apart from Jesus, Mary Magdalene is the only individual in Tissots series accorded more than one study, or portrait—an exception that announces her importance, not only to the narrative itself but also to the artist. As scholars have suggested, Tissot appears to have modeled the Magdalenes features after his late mistress, Mrs. Kathleen Newton, who had died of tuberculosis in 1882. Like many in the nineteenth century, the painter was particularly interested in the occult, and he had attended séances in hopes of establishing contact with the spirit of his deceased beloved. In the image depicting her before her conversion, Mary Magdalene appears dressed in a colorful striped garment and adorned with jewels, her

The Angels of the Hierarchy - Seraphim, 1873. Artist: Sir Edward Burne-Jones (d.1898). Assistant: Charles Fairfax Murray (d.1919).. Whole-length winged figure, facing front, swinging censer. Design for Jesus College, Cambridge

Genealogy of the state of Muscovy (Panegyric to Our Lady of Vladimir). Date/Period: 1668. Painting. Tempera on wood. Height: 105 cm (41.3 in); Width: 62 cm (24.4 in). Author: Simon Ushakov.

Attributed to Francesco dei Franceschi, Standing Bishop Saint, 1445-68, Tempera with some oil on panel.

Madonna with Child and Angels, by drawing Cossa Francesco del, 1474, 15th Century, glass, grisaille, lead. Italy: Emilia Romagna: Bologna: San Giovanni in Monte church. Whole artwork. Stained-glass window Madonna Virgin Mary enthroned Baby/Child Jesus angels adoring at prayer at the sides and at the feet frieze with geometric and floral decorations

Colored woodcut by Georg Lemberger depicting the World Creator from 1st Moses 8, created in 1524. The print shows divine creation and symbolic biblical elements.

The lady and her white fawn are surprised by a strange apparition.

Mosaic in De Papegaai churches in the St Nicholas Roman Catholic parish in Amsterdam. The church is dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul. It is nicknamed De Papegaai (The Parrot) because it was originally hidden in a garden behind a regular house front that belonged to a bird-trader in the days when Catholicism could not be practised publicly.

USA, New Mexico, Albuquerque, painting representing Virgin Mary with Jesus

The image of the Lord Jesus Kobyl Unknown, Liwi Ska, Ewa (1909-1976); 1966 (print); after 1728 (matrix) (1728-00-00-1966-00-00);Lord Jesus Kobylański, Crucifixion (iconogr.), Wonderful images (iconogr.), Religious paintings

Angel, Robert Anning Bell (London, England, 1863 - 1933) c.1890

Frederick I c. 1122, 10 June 1190, Frederick Barbarossa Crusader, miniature from 1188, replica of the original in the Vatican Library, digital improved reproduction of an original from 1880

Vilnius - Holy Mother of the Sharp Gate - reproduction of print. unknown

Saint Francis of Assisi praying in front of a crucifix. Gouache and cut-paper work.

The Confirmation of the Rule, by Giotto, 1297 - 1299, 13th Century, fresco. Italy, Umbria, Assisi, Upper Basilica of San Francesco, nave. Detail. Pope pontiff Innocent III mandate of preaching: exhorting to penance: penitence document confirmation of the order hands liturgical garments: vestments delivery: giving decoration colors drapery curtains gloves.

Offering at Calvary by Maurice Denis, circa 1890, 1870-1943

Temple Chapel Temple Chapel, 13th century. tapestry with paschal lamb. Palm. Majorca. Balearic Islands. Spain. Copyright: xZoonar.com/ToloxBalaguerx 21474820

St. Veronica holding 'Sudarium' (veil with image of Christ). unknown c. 1515-1525 Tapestry Dimensions: H 31 1/4" x W 23" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. received from Durlacher (for the account of the Spanish Art Gallery), 11/21/1942; returned, 10/4/1943. Half-figure of St. Veronica holding up 'Vera Icon' with Christ wearing crown of thorns; landscape in background (BRD) twisting vines tied with ribbons interspersed with birds & bunches of grapes Possibly woven in Brussels (Cavallo). GCPA 0244527 shows tapestry framed (Dimitrova). French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 76287

Inquisition, auto-da-fe (act of faith), 1670, by Francesco and Antonio Corbarelli, inlaid with semiprecious stones, altar, Church of Santa Corona, Vicenza, Veneto. Italy, 17th century.

Immaculate Conception, tapestry tapestries c. 1696 in the Cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore, Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy, Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy, Europe

Félon, Joseph (n.1818-08-21-D.1896), sketch for the Saint-Séverin church: the Virgin before the Trinity (main title). Oil on canvas. Petit Palais, Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris. Sketch for the Saint-Séverin church: the Virgin before sorting

'The beggars are coming to town' - but these look very well-behaved and cleanly dressed beggars : shame on the dogs for barking at them !

American 20th Century, Plate 20 (Variant) Saint Veronica From Portfolio Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico, 1935 1942 Plate 20 (Variant): Saint Veronica: From Portfolio Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico

The Crusades. Defense of Jerusalem. Illustration of the Descriptio Codex (14th c.). Gothic art. Miniature Painting. ITALY. VENETO. Padua. Seminary Library.

Altar screen of metal, set with bone, shell, precious and semi-precious stones. From Nepal. Dated 18th Century

Plate 20: Saint Veronica: From Portfolio "Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico". Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 35.6 x 28 cm (14 x 11 in.). Medium: screenprint on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: American 20th Century.

Altarpiece of St Martin of Pere Sarafi, 16th. Parroquila Church Arenys de Munt, Maresme, Barcelona.

Bible and Book of Common Prayer ca. 1607 Printed by Robert Barker The front and back covers of this bible are identical, both depicting Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, standing by the Tree of Knowledge. Below the tree is the fountain from which sprang four rivers, the Pison, the Hiddekel (or Tigris), the Gihon and the Euphrates.. Bible and Book of Common Prayer 228991

Italian Bible. 15th cent. Moses receiving the tablets of the law.

Nave fresco in Wilparting pilgrimage church, Irschenberg, Upper Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Illuminated Initial "N" Freeman Gage Delamotte British 1830-62

The story of the three Hebrews and Daniel. Konstantinos Adrianoupolitis Late 18th century. Distinguished by the interesting arrangement of the episodes, the rich colouring and the accurate depiction of details.

Blessed Virgin Mary with baby Jesus

Benedictine Abbot Saint with a Donor; French; Lorraine, France; about 1510 - 1515; Pot-metal and colorless glass, vitreous paint, and silver stain; lead came; 127.8 x 40.6 x 1 cm (50 5,16 x 16 x 3,8 in.)

Santa with Two Angels and His Sleigh Nostalgia Cards

Manuscript Illumination with Four Saints in an Initial O, from a Choir Book 1440-50 Master of the Murano Gradual. Manuscript Illumination with Four Saints in an Initial O, from a Choir Book 468266

The Holy Family. A.P. (drzeworytnik ludowy ; fl. ca 1700-1850), graphic artist

'The Annunciation', c1901. Artist: Frederick Marriott.

Daniel praying in the lion's den. Lithograph.

Jatayu obstructs Ravana's chariot and tries to prevent Sita's abduction (recto), Scene from the Ramayana (Rama's Journey), c. 1890, East India, Bengal, Kolkata, Temple Kalighat, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Town of Trevi in Umbria, Italy

Interior view, ceiling painting, church, Igreja da Misericordia, Ursulinas, Viana do Castelo, Portugal, Europe

Gilded coffered ceiling, detail, painting of the Holy Trinity, Lecce Baroque, Santa Croce, Lecce, Apulia, Italy, Europe

The Prophet Daniel, 17th century, northern Russian, Banca Intesa Collection of Russian Icons

Sir Frederic William Burton, A Chandelier with the Virgin Mary Holding the Christ Child A Chandelier with the Virgin Mary Holding the Christ Child

Altarpiece of San Gregorio, fragment, anonymous, 16th century, tempera on panel, Diocesan Museum, Cathedral of the Virgen de las Nieves, 13th century, Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain.

An Egyptian named Bitou changed into an Apis Bull, the sacred bull worshiped by Egyptians, and visited his former wife.

Pieta /in Winograd /; Skoczylas, W Adys Aw (1883-1934); 1928 (1928-00-00-1928-00-00);

Icon of Madonna. Gift from Andora to Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth, Israel

Plate 34: Our Lady of Light: From Portfolio "Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico. Dated: 1934/1942. Medium: screenprint on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: American 20th Century.

The Annunciation , Mary, Blessed Virgin, Saint, Annunciation

Bowl with Saint Nicholas of Tolentino. Culture: Italian, Gubbio. Dimensions: Overall: 7 × 13 1/2 in. (17.8 × 34.3 cm). Date: 1524.Figures in the small roundels on the inner wall are Saint Ubaldus () and Archangel Raphael with Tobias; Saints Peter and Paul are on the outer wall. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Chinese tradition opera mask, isolated on black background Chinese tradition opera mask, isolated on black background Copyright: xZoonar.com/OleksandrxKostiuchenkox 9756530

Saint Barbara Saint Barbara Copyright: xZoonar.com/ZvonimirxAtleticx 2152814

John the Baptist baptizing Jesus mosaic, Saint George's Greek Orthodox Church, Madaba, Jordan. Church created in late 1800's

The tomb of Archbishop Siegfried von Eppstein in Mainz Cathedral, with the German kings Heinrich Raspe and Wilhelm von Holland, Germany, digital improved reproduction of an original from 1880, Europe

Stick; 18th century (1701-00-00-1800-00-00);Madonna with the Child (iconogr.), Dar (provenance), embroidery, finger, church parameters

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