Altar Collection (page 2)

Hundreds of bats in a cave above the altar, Temple of the Bats or Goa Lawah, Bali, Indonesia

Library of Congress Mural - The Occupation of the Day
Washington DC, USA - Mural - The Occupation of the Day by Charles Sprague Pearce (1851-1914). Found in the Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson Building. Religion. Worship before an altar of Fire

St Benedict exorcises a possessed monk, 1415-20, (tempera on wood)
7146404 St Benedict exorcises a possessed monk, 1415-20, (tempera on wood) by Pietro, Nicolo di (fl.1394-1430); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Academic art : The Vestals par Rico Cejudo, Jose (1864-1943), 1888-1895. Oil on canvas, 277x180
FIA5406092 Academic art : The Vestals par Rico Cejudo, Jose (1864-1943), 1888-1895. Oil on canvas, 277x180. Ayuntamiento de Sevilla by Rico y Cejudo, Jose (1864-1939); Ayuntamiento de Sevilla

Altarpiece from Thuison-les-Abbeville: Saint Hugh of Lincoln, 1490 / 1500. Creator: Unknown
Altarpiece from Thuison-les-Abbeville: Saint Hugh of Lincoln, 1490/1500

Rievaulx Abbey, the High Altar, 1854. Creator: Roger Fenton
Rievaulx Abbey, the High Altar, 1854

The Scottish National War Memorial, Edinburgh, Scotland (interior, the entrance to the shrine) - housed in a re-developed barrack block in Crown Square, at the heart of Edinburgh castle

Relief from Pergamon Altar, published in 1881
Battle of Zeus and the Giants. Relief from the Pergamon Altar, Berlin Museum. Wood engraving, published in 1881

St. Francis of Assisi church, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Old Goa, Goa, India, Asia

Royal Chapel (Palatine Chapel) (Cappella Palatina) at the Royal Palace of Palermo (Palazzo Reale), Palermo, Sicily, Italy, Europe

Jewish wedding chuppah, Grand Choral Synagogue, St. Petersburg, Russia, Europe

Interior view of La Compania de Jesus, the Jesuit church in Quito, Ecuador

MEXICO: MIXTEC CODEX. Mixtecs coming to worship at a shrine and cross erecting by Spanish missionaries. Engraving after the Codex Porfirio Diaz, early 16th century

SACRIFICE BY CANaNITES. Offering Sacrifice Under Trees. Wood engraving, late 19th century

Statue of Zeus in Ancient Olympia
Statue of Zeus in Olympia. coloured historical artwork. This statue was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and was 12 metres high inside the Temple of Zeus in Olympia, Greece

The interior of Rosslyn Chapel, Roslin, Midlothian, Scotland

Altar in main prayer hall of Taoist temple, with Ma Po Cho sea goddess statue, Thian Hock Keng Temple of Heavenly Happiness built in 1842, dedicated to Matsu Sea Goddess

Interior of church with Nativity scene, Israel, Middle East

Grotto of the Annunciation, Nazareth
View inside the Grotto of the Annunciation in Nazareth, where by tradition Mary is said to have received a visit from the Angel Gabriel

Scene inside the Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem
A scene inside the Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem, which marks the traditional birthplace of Jesus

Lady Chapel, Hereford Cathedral, Herefordshire, England Date: circa 1910s

Archbishop Herbert Vaughan
Roman Catholic Archbishop of Westminster, Herbert Vaughan. 1896

Ms Fr 2629 fol. 167 Queen Melisande of Jerusalem (1109-60
BNP159910 Ms Fr 2629 fol.167 Queen Melisande of Jerusalem (1109-60) marrying Fulk V of Anjou (1092-1143), from the Histoire de la conquete of Jerusalem by William of Tyre (c.1130-85) c.1470 (vellum)

The Spanish Synagogue built in 1868, Prague, Czech Republic, Europe

Greek relief of a family sacrificing
Greek relief of a family making an offer at an altar of Zeus. The father is holding a Patera

Interior R. C. Cathedral, Armagh
Interior R.C. Cathedral, Armagh - a view looking up the aisle to the altar. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Armagh: Armagh). Date: circa early 1900s

Italy. Pompeii. Temple of Apollo. Marbles altar, ionic colu
Italy. Pompeii. Temple of Apollo. Marbles altar and Ionic column built to hold the sundial. In the background. stairs and two fluted Corinthian columns

Alexander the Great on the eve of Gaugamela
Alexander the Great at the fire altar on the eve of the battle of Gaugamela. The scene, described by Plutarch followed a portentous eclipse of the moon

St. Francis Praying in the Church of San Damiano, 1297-99 (fresco)
XIR63342 St. Francis Praying in the Church of San Damiano, 1297-99 (fresco) by Giotto di Bondone (c.1266-1337); 270x230 cm; San Francesco, Upper Church, Assisi

Buddhist deity Guanyin, Shanxin, China, 1100-1200 (Painted and gilded wood)
XOS2909680 Buddhist deity Guanyin, Shanxin, China, 1100-1200 (Painted and gilded wood) by Anonymous; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; out of copyright

Matteo Ricci (1552-1610) and another Christian missionary to China, from China
XIR212396 Matteo Ricci (1552-1610) and another Christian missionary to China, from China Illustrated by Athanasius Kircher (1601-80) 1667 (later colouration) by Dutch School

Main altar, Convento de Nossa Senhora da Conceicao (Our Lady of the Conception Convent and Church), Regional Museum Dona Leonor, Beja, Alentejo, Portugal, Europe

Church of England Service on a WWI battlefield for troops heading into the trenches - the Chaplain is officiating from a small field altar. Date: circa 1915

The interior of the Abbey Church of St Mary, Iona, Scotland

Altar candles, Chatenay, Saone et Loire, France, Europe

Anglican Church altar detail, St. George s, Grenada, Windward Islands, Lesser Antilles, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Praskvica Monastery, interior of the Serbian Orthodox Monastery, Pastrovici Hills near Sveti Stefan, Montenegro, Balkans, Europe

Statue of Hindu deity with pilgrims walking 272 steps up to Batu Caves during Hindu Thaipusam Festival, Sri Subramaniyar Swami Temple, Batu Caves, Selangor, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Pilgrims throwing offerings into holy fire during the Hindu Thaipusam Festival at Sri Subramaniyar Swami Temple, Batu Caves, Selangor, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Tabernacle of the St Lorenzkirche, Nuremberg (b/w photo)
8656981 Tabernacle of the St Lorenzkirche, Nuremberg (b/w photo) by German Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tabernacle of the St Lorenzkirche (Church of St Laurence)

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The altar of Aufidius, national roman museum, palazzo Braschi, Rome, Italy
6384511 The altar of Aufidius, national roman museum, palazzo Braschi, Rome, Italy; Museo Nazionale Romano, Palazzo Altemps, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: The altar of Aufidius, national roman museum)

The altar of the Alamandi Chapel, 1475-80 (fresco)
8832378 The altar of the Alamandi Chapel, 1475-80 (fresco); Santuario di San Magno, Castelmagno, Cuneo, Italy; (add.info.: The altar of the Alamandi Chapel)

Faux gilded relief, with the goat placed on the historiated altar and surrounded by characters in adoration
8683561 Faux gilded relief, with the goat placed on the historiated altar and surrounded by characters in adoration., 1650-52 (wall tempera painting) by Boulanger

Women making an offering to the god Brahma, miniature from Rajasthan, India, 1720 (miniature)
AIS5356060 Women making an offering to the god Brahma, miniature from Rajasthan, India, 1720 (miniature); Musee Guimet, Paris, France; (add.info.: Paris, Guimet Museum.); © Iberfoto.

The sacrifice to Priapus, 1891 (engraving)
8766903 The sacrifice to Priapus, 1891 (engraving) by Barbari, Jacopo de' (1440/50-a.1515); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Altar: A Gateway to the Divine" The altar, a sacred space adorned with symbols and relics, serves as a bridge between mortals and the divine. Just like the majestic Winged Victory of Samothrace, also known as Nike of Samothrace, it stands tall and proud, embodying triumph and grace. In St. Teresa of Avila's oil on canvas masterpiece, we witness her spiritual ecstasy as she connects with higher realms through prayer. Similarly, in Egyptian art depicting Akhenaten, Nefertiti, and their three children in relief form, we glimpse into their devotion to gods who ruled over ancient Egypt. At the Temple of San Simon or Maximon resides the Patron Saint of Gamblers and Drunks - a reminder that even those deemed lost can find solace within these hallowed walls. Meanwhile, at Knock in County Mayo Ireland's Apparition site, believers gather seeking solace from heavenly visions. "The Attainment; The Vision of the Holy Grail" reveals Sir Galahad's quest for enlightenment while Sir Bors and Sir Percival accompany him on this sacred journey. In times of war like WW1 depicted by an Army Chaplain fulfilling his duties amidst chaos and despair - altars become sanctuaries for hope. A map outlining Westminster Abbey's Coronation ritual showcases how they are central to royal ceremonies where monarchs receive divine blessings upon ascending thrones. Inside St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna Austria lies another magnificent altar that inspires awe among worshippers who seek spiritual nourishment within its grandeur. Lourdes' Grotto holds profound significance for countless pilgrims who flock there seeking miraculous healing - a testament to faith transcending physical boundaries. Pergamon Altar portrays Athena battling against Alcyoneus - symbolizing our eternal struggle against adversity with divine intervention guiding us towards victory.