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Anointing Collection (#2)

"Anointing: A Sacred Act of Coronation and Devotion" In 1937, the world witnessed a momentous event as the coronation took place

Background imageAnointing Collection: Mary anointing Jesus, illustration from Pictures That Teach The Crown Series

Mary anointing Jesus, illustration from Pictures That Teach The Crown Series
3082988 Mary anointing Jesus, illustration from Pictures That Teach The Crown Series, 1920 (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAnointing Collection: The Coronation of the Czar, the Metropolitan anointing the Emperor with the Holy Chrism (litho)

The Coronation of the Czar, the Metropolitan anointing the Emperor with the Holy Chrism (litho)
1605525 The Coronation of the Czar, the Metropolitan anointing the Emperor with the Holy Chrism (litho) by Amato, G.S. (fl.1897-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAnointing Collection: Extreme Unction, from the Seven Sacraments, 1638-40 (oil on canvas)

Extreme Unction, from the Seven Sacraments, 1638-40 (oil on canvas)
1219596 Extreme Unction, from the Seven Sacraments, 1638-40 (oil on canvas) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); 95.5x121 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; French

Background imageAnointing Collection: Anointing of David (oil on canvas)

Anointing of David (oil on canvas)
1128452 Anointing of David (oil on canvas) by Thiel, Carl (1835-1900); Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, West Yorkshire, UK; eBradford Museums & Galleries; British, out of copyright

Background imageAnointing Collection: Panel, probably depicting Christ at supper with Simon the Pharisee (stained glass)

Panel, probably depicting Christ at supper with Simon the Pharisee (stained glass)
477078 Panel, probably depicting Christ at supper with Simon the Pharisee (stained glass) by Flemish School, (16th century); 88x45 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAnointing Collection: Feast In The House Of Simon, 1885 (stained glass)

Feast In The House Of Simon, 1885 (stained glass)
3475655 Feast In The House Of Simon, 1885 (stained glass) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); All Hallows, Allerton, Liverpool, UK; eAlastair Carew-Cox; English, out of copyright

Background imageAnointing Collection: Samuel anoints Saul (coloured engraving)

Samuel anoints Saul (coloured engraving)
3626786 Samuel anoints Saul (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samuel anoints Saul)

Background imageAnointing Collection: Extreme Unction, from the Seven Sacraments, 1638-40 (oil on canvas)

Extreme Unction, from the Seven Sacraments, 1638-40 (oil on canvas)
1219597 Extreme Unction, from the Seven Sacraments, 1638-40 (oil on canvas) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); 95.5x121 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; French

Background imageAnointing Collection: Anointing the Feet of Jesus (engraving)

Anointing the Feet of Jesus (engraving)
668191 Anointing the Feet of Jesus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anointing the Feet of Jesus)

Background imageAnointing Collection: Samuel Anointing David, I, Samuel, x, 1 (engraving)

Samuel Anointing David, I, Samuel, x, 1 (engraving)
2809448 Samuel Anointing David, I, Samuel, x, 1 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samuel Anointing David, I, Samuel, x, 1)

Background imageAnointing Collection: The Anoynting of Saul (engraving)

The Anoynting of Saul (engraving)
2792114 The Anoynting of Saul (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Anoynting of Saul)

Background imageAnointing Collection: Samuel anointing David (chromolitho)

Samuel anointing David (chromolitho)
6009848 Samuel anointing David (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samuel anointing David)

Background imageAnointing Collection: Franco-Flemish Biblical tapestry, c. 1510-30 (wool & silk)

Franco-Flemish Biblical tapestry, c. 1510-30 (wool & silk)
693807 Franco-Flemish Biblical tapestry, c.1510-30 (wool & silk) by Flemish School, (16th century); 326x401 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Depicting David anointed by Samuel)

Background imageAnointing Collection: Ms 6712 (A. 6. 89) fol. 141r Richard I (1157-99) miniature from Flores Historiarum

Ms 6712 (A. 6. 89) fol. 141r Richard I (1157-99) miniature from Flores Historiarum
CHL206581 Ms 6712 (A.6.89) fol.141r Richard I (1157-99) miniature from Flores Historiarum, by Matthew Paris, 1250-52 (vellum) by English School, (13th century); Chethams Library, Manchester

Background imageAnointing Collection: Confirmation, c. 1638 (oil on canvas)

Confirmation, c. 1638 (oil on canvas)
BEL24745 Confirmation, c.1638 (oil on canvas) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); 95.5x121 cm; Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, UK; French, out of copyright

Background imageAnointing Collection: The Libation of the Dead, detail from the interior of the sarcophagus of Amenemipet

The Libation of the Dead, detail from the interior of the sarcophagus of Amenemipet
XIR39050 The Libation of the Dead, detail from the interior of the sarcophagus of Amenemipet, a priest of the cult of Amenophis (Amenhotep) I

Background imageAnointing Collection: Mary anointing Christ (engraving)

Mary anointing Christ (engraving)
5992433 Mary anointing Christ (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary anointing Christ)

Background imageAnointing Collection: Detail from the east window of the Trinity Chapel depicting the Entombment (stained glass

Detail from the east window of the Trinity Chapel depicting the Entombment (stained glass
PC345073 Detail from the east window of the Trinity Chapel depicting the Entombment (stained glass) by English School, (13th century); Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, Kent, UK; English

Background imageAnointing Collection: The Birth and Infancy of Achilles (oil on canvas)

The Birth and Infancy of Achilles (oil on canvas)
CH463072 The Birth and Infancy of Achilles (oil on canvas) by Testa, Pietro (Il Lucchesino) (1611-50); 99.1x136.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAnointing Collection: Ms 6712 (A. 6. 89) fol. 144v King John (1167-1216), miniature from

Ms 6712 (A. 6. 89) fol. 144v King John (1167-1216), miniature from
CHL206582 Ms 6712 (A.6.89) fol.144v King John (1167-1216), miniature from Flores Historiarum, by Matthew Paris, 1250-52 (vellum) by English School, (13th century); Chethams Library, Manchester

Background imageAnointing Collection: Ms 6712 (A. 6. 89) fol. 115v Edward the Confessor (1004-66) miniature from

Ms 6712 (A. 6. 89) fol. 115v Edward the Confessor (1004-66) miniature from
CHL206575 Ms 6712 (A.6.89) fol.115v Edward the Confessor (1004-66) miniature from Flores Historiarum, by Matthew Paris, 1250-52 (vellum) by English School, (13th century); Chethams Library

Background imageAnointing Collection: The Ceremony at the 'Stone of Unction', anointing the Effigy of Our Lord (engraving)

The Ceremony at the "Stone of Unction", anointing the Effigy of Our Lord (engraving)
1043655 The Ceremony at the " Stone of Unction", anointing the Effigy of Our Lord (engraving) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAnointing Collection: Extreme Unction, from the Seven Sacraments, 1638-40 (oil on canvas)

Extreme Unction, from the Seven Sacraments, 1638-40 (oil on canvas)
1219598 Extreme Unction, from the Seven Sacraments, 1638-40 (oil on canvas) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); 95.5x121 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; French

Background imageAnointing Collection: Extreme Unction, from the Seven Sacraments, 1638-40 (oil on canvas)

Extreme Unction, from the Seven Sacraments, 1638-40 (oil on canvas)
1219594 Extreme Unction, from the Seven Sacraments, 1638-40 (oil on canvas) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); 95.5x121 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; French

Background imageAnointing Collection: The Archbishop of Canterbury anointing the King (litho)

The Archbishop of Canterbury anointing the King (litho)
1040874 The Archbishop of Canterbury anointing the King (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Archbishop of Canterbury anointing the King)

Background imageAnointing Collection: A Brahmin anointing an Idol with Oil, Ezekiel, vi, 13 (engraving)

A Brahmin anointing an Idol with Oil, Ezekiel, vi, 13 (engraving)
959706 A Brahmin anointing an Idol with Oil, Ezekiel, vi, 13 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Brahmin anointing an Idol with Oil, Ezekiel, vi, 13)

Background imageAnointing Collection: Samuel anointing David King of Israel (chromolitho)

Samuel anointing David King of Israel (chromolitho)
978994 Samuel anointing David King of Israel (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samuel anointing David King of Israel)

Background imageAnointing Collection: Detail from the Feast In The House Of Simon, 1885 (stained glass)

Detail from the Feast In The House Of Simon, 1885 (stained glass)
3475657 Detail from the Feast In The House Of Simon, 1885 (stained glass) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); All Hallows, Allerton, Liverpool, UK; (add.info.: Allerton, All Hallows, M&C, EBJ)

Background imageAnointing Collection: Ms 6712 (A. 6. 89) fol. 247v Edward I (1239-1307), miniature from

Ms 6712 (A. 6. 89) fol. 247v Edward I (1239-1307), miniature from
CHL206583 Ms 6712 (A.6.89) fol.247v Edward I (1239-1307), miniature from Flores Historiarum, by Matthew Paris, 1250-52 (vellum) by English School, (13th century); Chethams Library, Manchester

Background imageAnointing Collection: Prince Alfred before Pope Leo the III, engraved by J. Stow

Prince Alfred before Pope Leo the III, engraved by J. Stow
STC429641 Prince Alfred before Pope Leo the III, engraved by J. Stow, illustration from David Humes The History of England, pub. by R

Background imageAnointing Collection: The Baptism of King Ethelbert (c. 552-616) of Kent by St

The Baptism of King Ethelbert (c. 552-616) of Kent by St
STC255274 The Baptism of King Ethelbert (c.552-616) of Kent by St. Augustine at Canterbury in 597, from Illustrations of English and Scottish History Volume I (engraving) by Dyce

Background imageAnointing Collection: Ms Lat. Q. v. I. 126 f. 32v David being crowned, from the Book of Hours of Louis d

Ms Lat. Q. v. I. 126 f. 32v David being crowned, from the Book of Hours of Louis d
XJL197068 Ms Lat. Q.v.I.126 f.32v David being crowned, from the Book of Hours of Louis d Orleans, 1490 (vellum) by Colombe, Jean (c.1430-c.93); total:225x155 cm; National Library, St

Background imageAnointing Collection: Extreme Unction, from the Seven Sacraments, 1638-40 (oil on canvas)

Extreme Unction, from the Seven Sacraments, 1638-40 (oil on canvas)
1219595 Extreme Unction, from the Seven Sacraments, 1638-40 (oil on canvas) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); 95.5x121 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; French

Background imageAnointing Collection: Plate 67 from Los Caprichos : Wait till you ve been anointed (Aguarda que te unten

Plate 67 from Los Caprichos : Wait till you ve been anointed (Aguarda que te unten.), 1799

Background imageAnointing Collection: Coronation of George V - Anointing

Coronation of George V - Anointing
George V, seated in King Edwards Chair, four knights of Garter, Earl Cadogan, the Earl of Rosebery, the Marquess of Crewe and the Earl of Mintoin their Garter cloaks

Background imageAnointing Collection: Sun King Anointing a Bound Couple, from August von Kotzebues Die Sonnenjungfrau

Sun King Anointing a Bound Couple, from August von Kotzebues Die Sonnenjungfrau, 19th century

Background imageAnointing Collection: The Anointing, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut

The Anointing, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
The Anointing, 1922. Players in the Oberammergau Passion Play. The play is performed every 10 years, on open-air stages, by the inhabitants of the village of Oberammergau in Bavaria, Germany

Background imageAnointing Collection: The Baptism of Christ, c. 1597 (oil on canvas)

The Baptism of Christ, c. 1597 (oil on canvas)
3247702 The Baptism of Christ, c.1597 (oil on canvas) by Greco, El (Domenico Theotocopuli) (1541-1614); 350x144 cm; Prado, Madrid

Background imageAnointing Collection: Panel from the back of a throne of Tutankhamun

Panel from the back of a throne of Tutankhamun
Panel from the back of the golden throne of Pharao Tutankhamun (reigned 13321323 BC), as discovered by Howard Carter among others in 1922 in the Valley of Kings

Background imageAnointing Collection: Coronation 1937, anointing of Queen by Archbishop

Coronation 1937, anointing of Queen by Archbishop
The coronation ceremony of King George VI in Westminster Abbey: the anointing of Queen Elizabeth by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Lang

Background imageAnointing Collection: Queen sits in Chair of Estate, Coronation 1953

Queen sits in Chair of Estate, Coronation 1953
Queen Elizabeth II sits in the Chair of Estate before being divested of her robe for the Ceremony of Anointing. She is flanked by the Sword bearers and her Maids of Honour

Background imageAnointing Collection: Initial D Anointing David Bute Master Franco-Flemish

Initial D Anointing David Bute Master Franco-Flemish
Initial D: The Anointing of David; Bute Master (Franco-Flemish, active about 1260 - 1290); Northeastern (illuminated), France; illumination about 1270 - 1280; written about 135 - 1375; Tempera

Background imageAnointing Collection: Holy Spirit Ascending

Holy Spirit Ascending

Background imageAnointing Collection: The Golden Ampulla and the Anointing Spoon

The Golden Ampulla and the Anointing Spoon
The most ancient regalia used in the most solemn Coronation rite for the anointing of the sovereign - the golden ampulla and the spoon

Background imageAnointing Collection: The Sacring of the Queen, Coronation 1953

The Sacring of the Queen, Coronation 1953
Queen Elizabeth II in the simple white gown in which she was anointed. The Knights of the Garter hold a Pall/Canopy of cloth-of-gold over her. Date: 1953

Background imageAnointing Collection: Pepin Proclaimed King of the Franks, 1882. Artist: Anonymous

Pepin Proclaimed King of the Franks, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
Pepin Proclaimed King of the Franks, 1882. Private Collection

Background imageAnointing Collection: The Coronation Ceremony of Nicholas II. The Anointing, 1896. Artist: Anonymous

The Coronation Ceremony of Nicholas II. The Anointing, 1896. Artist: Anonymous
The Coronation Ceremony of Nicholas II. The Anointing, 1896. Found in the collection of State History Museum, Moscow



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"Anointing: A Sacred Act of Coronation and Devotion" In 1937, the world witnessed a momentous event as the coronation took place. The anointing ceremony became the pinnacle of this grand occasion, symbolizing the divine consecration of a new monarch. Centuries before, another significant anointing occurred when Mary humbly poured precious oil on Jesus Christ's feet. Her act of devotion exemplified love and reverence towards her Lord. Nature too holds its own rituals. In Yorkshire, under the moonlit sky, a young European Hedgehog anoints itself with saliva froth to protect against predators. A reminder that even in simplicity, there is wisdom. Inside the Church of Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem lies a sacred space where pilgrims witness ancient traditions unfold. Here, countless souls have been anointed throughout history, seeking spiritual solace and connection. The Tower of London safeguards England's regalia including St. Edward's crown – a symbol steeped in tradition and power. Its use during royal ceremonies signifies not only authority but also divine blessing upon those who wear it. Art has captured profound moments too; Francisco Goya's etching "Aguarda Que Te Unten" depicts society's obsession with superficiality while reminding us to seek true meaning beyond external appearances. Biblical stories resonate through time; Samuel anointing Saul as King reminds us that leadership requires both divine calling and human responsibility. Similarly, Mary Magdalene tenderly anointed Jesus' feet with fragrant oil - her act representing gratitude for forgiveness received. David’s consecration as king by Samuel showcases how ordinary individuals can be chosen for extraordinary purposes - their lives forever transformed through sacred rites performed by faithful hands. Even modern times hold significance; during Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in 1937 Archbishop Fisher carefully performed the sacred ritual bestowing God’s blessings upon his sovereign ruler. Lastly, we remember the mourning for Moses, a great prophet and leader.