Blessed Collection

Triumph of the Immaculate, 1710-1715, by Paolo de Matteis (1
Paolo de Matteis (1662-1728). Italian painter. Triumph of the Immaculate, 1710-1715. Gemaldegalerie. Berlin. Germany

Ramon Llull (1235-1316). Breviculum Codex. Miniature. Baden
Ramon Llull (1235-1316). Breviculum Codex. Miniature. Llull preaching. Parchment 92. Page 5r. Baden Memorial Library. Karlsruhe. Germany

Duns Scotus (1266-1308). Philosopher-theologians. Scriptum q
Duns Scotus (1266-1308). Philosopher-theologians of the High Middle Ages. Scholasticism school. Scriptum quartum a Joanne Duns Scoto super quarto sententiarum editum. Edit, 1517

Padstow Hobby Horse
ENGLAND: PADSTOW HOBBY HORSE: From midnight 30 April-1 May Oss, teaser & attendants dance through the streets. Any who dance with Oss will be blessed with good fortune

Blessing the ground before sowing - Little Russia
Blessing the ground before sowing seeds in Little Russia Date: 1913

The Annunciation, before 1652 (oil on canvas)
XIR158293 The Annunciation, before 1652 (oil on canvas) by Le Sueur, Eustache (1617-55); 297x227 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Blessed Gerard of Villamagna and St Mary Magdalen with St Catherine of Alexandria
Artist: Spinello Aretino - Title: Blessed Gerard of Villamagna and St Mary Magdalen with St Catherine of Alexandria - Date: 1380-1390 - Original Medium and Size

The Singing of the Blessed in the Sixth Heaven, by Gustave Dore. Dore, 1832 - 1883
THE SINGING OF THE BLESSED IN THE SIXTH HEAVEN, BY GUSTAVE DORE. Dore, 1832 - 1883, French. Engraving for The Divine Comedy, Divina Commedia, by Dante Alighieri

The Carafa Chapel. the Annunciation and the Assumption of th
The Carafa Chapel with late 15th-century frescoes (1488-1493) by Filippino Lippi (c.1457-1504). it depicts the Annunciation and the Assumption of the Virgin with St

Umpire at a Cricket Match, c. 1905
Illustration of a rather elderly figure umpiring a cricket match, which came with the following caption: Batsman (taking guard): What guard is that, umpire? Rustic Umpire: Yer can t better it, sur

St Louis of Toulouse and St Anthony of Padua with St Stephen
Artist: Spinello Aretino - Title: St Louis of Toulouse and St Anthony of Padua with St Stephen - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Tempera on Wood 124.5 x 67.9

Garabandal / Plaque
This plaque was erected on the site of the first vision of the Blessed Virgin to the Garabandal girls

Saint Lucia, with torch in hand, flies through the firmament of the Empyrean, surrounded by youth
3561273 Saint Lucia, with torch in hand, flies through the firmament of the Empyrean, surrounded by youth. Illustration of Canto XXXII in Paradiso of The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri

Moses sits surrounded by angels, with an arm resting on the Tables of the Law
3561271 Moses sits surrounded by angels, with an arm resting on the Tables of the Law. Illustration of Canto XXXII in Paradiso of The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri

St. Benedict enthroned is surrounded by youth with bundles of wheat and baskets of fruit
3561267 St. Benedict enthroned is surrounded by youth with bundles of wheat and baskets of fruit. Illustration of Canto XXXII in Paradiso of The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri

St. Bernard indicates to Dante the Rose of the blessed where Beatrice sits
3561260 St. Bernard indicates to Dante the Rose of the blessed where Beatrice sits. Illustration of Canto XXXI in Paradiso of The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri

Virgin Mary visiting her cousin Elizabeth, c.1808 (engraving)
535429 Virgin Mary visiting her cousin Elizabeth, c.1808 (engraving); (add.info.: Virgin Mary visiting her cousin Elizabeth who calls out Blessed art thou among women on learning that Mary is)

Line drawing of the Last Judgement tympanum at Rheims
1578301 Line drawing of the Last Judgement tympanum at Rheims; (add.info.: Line drawing of the Last Judgement tympanum at Rheims. Christ, the judge, is the apex f the composition)

Ruth sits circled by angels holding bundles of wheat. Illustration of Canto XXXII in Paradiso of The Divine Comedy by
3561264 Ruth sits circled by angels holding bundles of wheat. Illustration of Canto XXXII in Paradiso of The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri

Dante covers his ears with his hands, overcome by the cries of wrath launched by the spirits arranged along the ladder
3561250 Dante covers his ears with his hands, overcome by the cries of wrath launched by the spirits arranged along the ladder

Ceremonial part of a marriage known as Beilagers, 1909 (engraving)
955326 Ceremonial part of a marriage known as Beilagers, 1909 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ceremonial part of a marriage known as Beilagers)

St. John the Evangelist with outstretched arms is surrounded by youth and angels; at his feet an eagle has in its
3561270 St. John the Evangelist with outstretched arms is surrounded by youth and angels; at his feet an eagle has in its talons the Gospel; a youth, to the right of the saint

Dante, impelled by a simple sign from Beatrice, ascends the golden ladder after the blessed spirits
3561251 Dante, impelled by a simple sign from Beatrice, ascends the golden ladder after the blessed spirits. Illustration of Canto XVII in Paradiso of The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri

Dante, urged by Beatrice, speaks with a pious spirit. Illustration of the Canto V of Paradiso of The Divine Comedy of
3561241 Dante, urged by Beatrice, speaks with a pious spirit. Illustration of the Canto V of Paradiso of The Divine Comedy of Dante Alighieri

St. Bernard, smiling, motions Dante to look on high; the poet is kneeling, with open arms
3561275 St. Bernard, smiling, motions Dante to look on high; the poet is kneeling, with open arms, next to the saint; blessed spirits surround them

Saint Ann contentedly contemplates her daughter. Illustration of Canto XXXII in Paradiso of The Divine Comedy by Dante
3561272 Saint Ann contentedly contemplates her daughter. Illustration of Canto XXXII in Paradiso of The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri

St. Francis stands between two young boys shaking hands. Illustration of Canto XXXII in Paradiso of The Divine Comedy
3561266 St. Francis stands between two young boys shaking hands. Illustration of Canto XXXII in Paradiso of The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri

Dante, assisted by St. Bernard, sees Beatrice seated on a throne amidst the blessed, in a halo of light
3561261 Dante, assisted by St. Bernard, sees Beatrice seated on a throne amidst the blessed, in a halo of light. Illustration of Canto XXXI in Paradiso of The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri

Blessed to Give, 1850
3478243 Blessed to Give, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration titled 'Blessed to Give'. Illustrated by Robert Barnes (1840-1895). Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A flower sermon: girls taking plants and flowers to church for blessing. Illustrated by Marcella M
5616007 A flower sermon: girls taking plants and flowers to church for blessing. Illustrated by Marcella M. Walker, British artist, 1/1/1887 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Engraving depicting the blessing of animals on St Anthony's Day, 19th century
5308599 Engraving depicting the blessing of animals on St Anthony's Day, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the blessing of animals on St Anthony's Day)

Blessed Juan de Palafox y Mendoza, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473295 Blessed Juan de Palafox y Mendoza, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Blessed Juan de Palafox y Mendoza, 1600 - 1659)

St. Augustine, in bishop's dress, is seated between two youth, with an open book resting on his knees;they are
3561268 St. Augustine, in bishop's dress, is seated between two youth, with an open book resting on his knees;they are surrounded by festive angels

The Virgin seated on a throne, surrounded by festive angels. Illustration of Canto XXXI in Paradiso of The Divine
3561262 The Virgin seated on a throne, surrounded by festive angels. Illustration of Canto XXXI in Paradiso of The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri

The Archangel Gabriel and other blessed encircle the Virgin Mary singing a hymn in her name
3561255 The Archangel Gabriel and other blessed encircle the Virgin Mary singing a hymn in her name. Illustration of Canto XXIII in Paradiso of The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri

Blessed spirits form the letter M illuminated by Jupiter's silver. Illustration of Canto XVIII in Paradiso of The
3561246 Blessed spirits form the letter M illuminated by Jupiter's silver. Illustration of Canto XVIII in Paradiso of The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri

Blessed of Valcavado (970)
3499717 Blessed of Valcavado (970); (add.info.: Blessed of Valcavado (970). 10th century. Illuminated codex. Also called Blessed of Valladolid. Representation of The Judgement of God

Adam seated between three angels; one of them has an apple in hand. Illustration of Canto XXXII in Paradiso of The
3561269 Adam seated between three angels; one of them has an apple in hand. Illustration of Canto XXXII in Paradiso of The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri

The Tympanum of Conquest
1578297 The Tympanum of Conquest; (add.info.: The Tympanum of Conquest. It's message is spelt in adapted Latin Vulgate)

St. John the Baptist sits, surrounded by musician angels, and caresses a lamb on its head
3561265 St. John the Baptist sits, surrounded by musician angels, and caresses a lamb on its head. Illustration of Canto XXXII in Paradiso of The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri

Main portal of The Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris
3561067 Main portal of The Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Paris, Notre-Dame, France 1900-1910 ca)

The spirits of the blessed, with outstretched arms, accompany Mary's reascent to the Empyrean with song
3561256 The spirits of the blessed, with outstretched arms, accompany Mary's reascent to the Empyrean with song. Illustration of Canto XXIII in Paradiso of The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri

Blessed thistle, Cnicus benedicta
5855105 Blessed thistle, Cnicus benedicta; (add.info.: Blessed thistle, Cnicus benedicta. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by William Clark)

Masonic Symbolism, 1850
3478438 Masonic Symbolism, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Masonic Symbolism: Sun and Moon (God's power, eternity, omnipresence and benevolence)

The Main Portal of the Cathedral, illustrating the Last Judgement, 1352-1525 (photo)
BAL136773 The Main Portal of the Cathedral, illustrating the Last Judgement, 1352-1525 (photo); Onze Lieve Vrouwkerk, Antwerp Cathedral, Belgium.

In the sphere of Mars Dante is enraptured by the vision of an illuminated cross made of blessed souls
3561244 In the sphere of Mars Dante is enraptured by the vision of an illuminated cross made of blessed souls. Illustration of the Canto XIV of Paradiso of The Divine Comedy of Dante Alighieri

Views in China: tombs of the Emperors of the Ming Dynasty, at Nankin, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Views in China: tombs of the Emperors of the Ming Dynasty, at Nankin, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. F. L. Bedwell, of a 'View of the Tombs of the Ming dynasty of Chinese Emperors

Ganges pilgrims passing a ghaut, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Ganges pilgrims passing a ghaut, [India], 1864. 'The road between Allahabad and Benares is literally crowded with pilgrims to the sacred river...They are coming from, or going to

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"Blessed: A Tapestry of Divine Grace and Human Triumph" In the brushstrokes of Paolo de Matteis' "Triumph of the Immaculate, " painted between 1710-1715, we witness a celestial celebration. The ethereal beauty radiates from every corner, reminding us that in our darkest moments, blessings can still shine through. Ramon Llull's Breviculum Codex takes us on a journey through time with its intricate miniatures. Within these delicate pages lies the wisdom of centuries past, offering glimpses into the profound spirituality that has blessed humanity since ancient times. Duns Scotus, one of history's great philosopher-theologians, penned his Scriptum q with meticulous care. His words echo across generations as he delves deep into matters of faith and reason, guiding seekers towards enlightenment and divine understanding. The Padstow Hobby Horse dances merrily through folklore and tradition. Its presence brings joy to all who witness it—a reminder that even in playful moments, there is room for blessings to manifest themselves. "The Annunciation" by an unknown artist captures a pivotal moment in religious history before 1652. The painting exudes serenity as Mary receives news of her sacred destiny—an event forever etched in our hearts as a testament to God's grace upon humankind. In "Blessed Gerard of Villamagna and St Mary Magdalen with St Catherine of Alexandria, " we find solace amidst companionship. These saints stand united against adversity—beacons illuminating our path towards redemption and spiritual growth. Step inside The Carafa Chapel where "the Annunciation" merges seamlessly with "the Assumption. " This harmonious blend depicts heavenly messengers descending upon earth—a visual symphony celebrating divine intervention throughout human existence. A cricket match unfolds under the watchful eye of an umpire circa 1905—an emblematic scene symbolizing fair play and sportsmanship.