Christendom Collection

Saint Bonaventure (San Bonaventura) (1217-1274) receiving the purple cardinalice A high
JLJ4600203 Saint Bonaventure (San Bonaventura) (1217-1274) receiving the purple cardinalice A high official of the Vatican brings the cardinals bar to the monk occupies the menagery activities in

The stoning of St. Stephen: St. Stephen (Stephane), was the first Christian martyr who died by stoning in 36 AD. JC
JLJ4647938 The stoning of St. Stephen: St. Stephen (Stephane), was the first Christian martyr who died by stoning in 36 AD. JC. Painting by Annibale Carracci or Annibal Carrache (1560-1609)

Peaceful capture of Jerusalem in 638 by Caliph Omar ibn al-Kathab
LSE4316719 Peaceful capture of Jerusalem in 638 by Caliph Omar ibn al-Kathab. It guarantees Patriarch Sophronius, Christians and Jews individual and religious freedom

The siege of Jerusalem in 1187 by Saladin (1138-1193) (Salah al Din Yusuf al-Ayyubi
XEE4156596 The siege of Jerusalem in 1187 by Saladin (1138-1193) (Salah al Din Yusuf al-Ayyubi (al Ayyubi) - The Christians leave Jerusalem under the gaze of Saladin - Sultan of Egypt and Syria

Paris, France - La Sainte Chapelle. Date: 19th century

The light is placed on the candlestick - Engraving by Jan HOUWENS showing The reformers- John Calvin
XEE4149994 The light is placed on the candlestick - Engraving by Jan HOUWENS showing The reformers- John Calvin and Martin Luther Imaginary Meeting of Reformist Leaders

Urania, the Muse of Astronomy represented in front of Argus, holding a telescope
GIA4709988 Urania, the Muse of Astronomy represented in front of Argus, holding a telescope. They weigh and compare the system of Copernicus (left)

Coptic Art: "Christ and Abbe Mena"Saint Menas (Minas, Mina, Mena
JLJ4667407 Coptic Art: " Christ and Abbe Mena" Saint Menas (Minas, Mina, Mena, Mennas), Egyptian martyr of the 3rd century

Dreyfus case - M. Reinach and the electors - Cover of satirical magazine "
XEE4156835 Dreyfus case - M. Reinach and the electors - Cover of satirical magazine " Le Lire" representing Joseph Reinach (1856-1921)

The Communion of the Virgin, 1663 (oil on canvas)
JEB4882123 The Communion of the Virgin, 1663 (oil on canvas) by Gimignani or Gemignano, Giacinto (1611-81); 221x172 cm; Palais de Longchamp, Marseille, France; eJean Bernard; Italian, out of copyright

Cottagers being visited by the Christmas mummers
5310018 Cottagers being visited by the Christmas mummers; (add.info.: Engraving depicting cottagers being visited by the Christmas mummers. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Separation from Church and State: " the dream of exile"" religious in exile, embodiment of the Faith
JAB5037328 Separation from Church and State: " the dream of exile"" religious in exile, embodiment of the Faith, complacent in its role as victim

Two monk orders visit each other. Miniature taken from "Historia ordinis humiliatorum" of the 15th century
GIA5035872 Two monk orders visit each other. Miniature taken from "Historia ordinis humiliatorum" of the 15th century

Portrait of Saint Augustine (354-430), 7th century (fresco)
DEX5040800 Portrait of Saint Augustine (354-430), 7th century (fresco); (add.info.: Library of the Lateran Palace, Rome. Italy, 7th century)

Christian cross with face. Wood engraving by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605) in " Monstrorum Historiae"
IMB4826588 Christian cross with face. Wood engraving by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605) in " Monstrorum Historiae", Bologna 1642; (add.info.: Christian cross with face)

The Sunday service (a pianist accompanies passengers who sing the psalms in their collection)
NWI4963030 The Sunday service (a pianist accompanies passengers who sing the psalms in their collection) aboard a wagon of the American Union Pacific Railway Company, around 1870

United States, Massachusetts: Departing of the Pelerins on the ship " Speedwell" from the port of Delft in
NWI4966076 United States, Massachusetts: Departing of the Pelerins on the ship " Speedwell" from the port of Delft in the Netherlands in 1620

United States, Massachusetts: Office at the Church of Plymouth, Massachusetts, years 1600
NWI4966139 United States, Massachusetts: Office at the Church of Plymouth, Massachusetts, years 1600. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: United States)

The statue of Father Junipero Serra (1713-1784) in front of the Catholic Mission of San Diego
NWI4964633 The statue of Father Junipero Serra (1713-1784) in front of the Catholic Mission of San Diego, California (USA)

Population of America: Thanksgiving feast between Puritans of New England (New England)
NWI4879645 Population of America: Thanksgiving feast between Puritans of New England (New England) in the presence of Indians in the United States, 17th century

Procession of flagellants in a city in Europe in the 14th century. They are naked to the belt
NWI4892666 Procession of flagellants in a city in Europe in the 14th century. They are naked to the belt and whipping publicly to atone their sins

The origins of Valentine's Day: Valentine's Day watching a young couple in a garden
NWI4881690 The origins of Valentine's Day: Valentine's Day watching a young couple in a garden. Colourful engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: The origins of Valentine's Day)

Old Testament: Adoration of the golden calf and animal sacrifice by the Hebrew (Israelites) people in the desert
NWI4859639 Old Testament: Adoration of the golden calf and animal sacrifice by the Hebrew (Israelites) people in the desert

Agape: a meal in the catacombs of ancient Rome reunited the first Christians in commemoration of the Cene
NWI4863071 Agape: a meal in the catacombs of ancient Rome reunited the first Christians in commemoration of the Cene, during which they shared the "kiss of peace" in tribute to

Cartoon: " Gaite of a company of penitents after the visit of Della Sette Chiese which is usually made during
JEB4862206 Cartoon: " Gaite of a company of penitents after the visit of Della Sette Chiese which is usually made during the months of May in Rome" Drawing by Francois Marius Granet

Court during the inquisition in Spain: figures judges for heresie. Colourful engraving of the 19th century
NWI4833849 Court during the inquisition in Spain: figures judges for heresie. Colourful engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Court during the inquisition in Spain: figures judges for heresie)

View of London with St. Paul's Church, England. Engraving of Salatha, 19th century after the Daguerrian
JEB4834761 View of London with St. Paul's Church, England. Engraving of Salatha, 19th century after the Daguerrian photographic excursions

The Knights Cross arrived in sight of Jerusalem, which they conquered in 1099
PCT4262491 The Knights Cross arrived in sight of Jerusalem, which they conquered in 1099. Engraving of a book on the Crusades

The Knight Tancrede cuts into pieces a band of Saracens, when taking Antioch in 1098
PCT4262489 The Knight Tancrede cuts into pieces a band of Saracens, when taking Antioch in 1098. Engraving of a book on the Crusades

E: The Cardinal - The Alphabet of Death, c.1856 (engraving)
DUV4222044 E: The Cardinal - The Alphabet of Death, c.1856 (engraving); 8x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Drawing by H. Loedel after Hans Holbein (1497? -1543)); Photo © Duvallon.

H: The Eveque - The Alphabet of Death, c.1856 (engraving)
DUV4222028 H: The Eveque - The Alphabet of Death, c.1856 (engraving); 8x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Drawing by H. Loedel after Hans Holbein (1497? -1543)); Photo © Duvallon.

Saint Bernard of Clairvaux prepped the second crusade in 1146, 19th century (engraving)
PCT4262497 Saint Bernard of Clairvaux prepped the second crusade in 1146, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Saint Bernard of Clairvaux (San Bernardo di Chiaravalle) (1090-1153)

Portrait of Martin Luther (1483-1546) in his office. Colourful engraving of the 19th century
NWI4939650 Portrait of Martin Luther (1483-1546) in his office. Colourful engraving of the 19th century; (add.info.: Portrait of Martin Luther (1483-1546) in his office

Vals Ariege Semi-rock church, dedicated to Saint Mary Fresco: general view of the painted ceiling - 12th century
JEB4945530 Vals Ariege Semi-rock church, dedicated to Saint Mary Fresco: general view of the painted ceiling - 12th century; (add.info.: Vals Ariege Semi-rock church)

Vals. Ariege 09500 - Semi-Rock Church, dedicated to Saint Mary Fresco: Bath of the Child Jesus - 12th century
JEB4945458 Vals. Ariege 09500 - Semi-Rock Church, dedicated to Saint Mary Fresco: Bath of the Child Jesus - 12th century; (add.info.: Vals)

The Annunciation Fresco of the 14th century Church of Saint Peter (Saint-Pierre) Landes (17380), Charente-Maritime
JEB4942892 The Annunciation Fresco of the 14th century Church of Saint Peter (Saint-Pierre) Landes (17380), Charente-Maritime; (add.info)

Saint Jude Thaddee (St Jude the Apostle) Wood sculpture from the master's workshop of Elsloo
JEB4942131 Saint Jude Thaddee (St Jude the Apostle) Wood sculpture from the master's workshop of Elsloo (Sculpture from the master of Elsloo school)

Saint Matthew (St Mathew) Wood sculpture of the master's workshop of Elsloo
JEB4942114 Saint Matthew (St Mathew) Wood sculpture of the master's workshop of Elsloo (Sculpture from the master of Elsloo school)

History of Religions: Portrait of the Puritan reverend John Cotton (1585-1652) of New England with signature
NWI4939944 History of Religions: Portrait of the Puritan reverend John Cotton (1585-1652) of New England with signature. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: History of Religions)

History of Religions: Methodism. Portrait of the evangelist George Whitefield (1714-1770) with his signature
NWI4939741 History of Religions: Methodism. Portrait of the evangelist George Whitefield (1714-1770) with his signature. Colour engraving.; (add.info.: History of Religions: Methodism)

Detail of the central portal of the church of Saint Nicholas (Saint Nicholas) in Civray (86400), 12th century Vienna
JEB4943811 Detail of the central portal of the church of Saint Nicholas (Saint Nicholas) in Civray (86400), 12th century Vienna; (add.info)

The baptism of Christ Fresco of the 14th century Church of Saint Peter (Saint-Pierre) Landes (17380), Charente-Maritime
JEB4942974 The baptism of Christ Fresco of the 14th century Church of Saint Peter (Saint-Pierre) Landes (17380), Charente-Maritime; (add.info)

Romanesque art: View of the frescoes of the church of Saint Eloi in Chalivoy-Milon (Chalivoy Milon), Cher, Centre
JEB4923924 Romanesque art: View of the frescoes of the church of Saint Eloi in Chalivoy-Milon (Chalivoy Milon), Cher, Centre, France. A table with fish and bread, Christian symbols

Travaux des Champs, March up and February down. Romanesque art. Fresco of the choir of the church Saint Aignan
JEB4919248 Travaux des Champs, March up and February down. Romanesque art. Fresco of the choir of the church Saint Aignan (11th and 12th century) in Brinay, Cher (18120), Centre

Traditional costumes of the Middle East: Couple of the Ottoman Empire, man of Edirne
NWI4878088 Traditional costumes of the Middle East: Couple of the Ottoman Empire, man of Edirne, and veiled woman from Thessaloniki in Greece (Orthodox Greece)

New College, University of Oxford, England or "College of St Mary Oxford" and the hundred men of the Clergy
NWI4874106 New College, University of Oxford, England or "College of St Mary Oxford" and the hundred men of the Clergy, circa 1453

Christ lying in the church of Saint Martin in Marseille - Hand detail - Wood sculpture by Antoine Duparc (1698-1755)
JEB4867739 Christ lying in the church of Saint Martin in Marseille - Hand detail - Wood sculpture by Antoine Duparc (1698-1755) Dim 187x64x36 cm Musee du Vieux Marseille; Musee du Vieux-Marseille

French priest baptizing the natives in Annapolis Royal in New Scotland. 17th century. 19th century coloring engraving
NWI4867282 French priest baptizing the natives in Annapolis Royal in New Scotland. 17th century. 19th century coloring engraving.; (add.info)

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Christendom: A Journey Through History and Art" Step into the world of Christendom, a realm where faith, martyrdom, and reform intertwine with artistic expressions that have shaped our understanding of Christianity. In this captivating journey through history and art, we encounter significant moments that define the essence of Christendom. The stoning of St. Stephen stands as a poignant reminder of the early Christian martyrs who fearlessly embraced their beliefs. Annibale Carracci's painting immortalizes this tragic event in vivid detail, capturing both the brutality and unwavering devotion. Saint Bonaventure's elevation to cardinalhood symbolizes the influence wielded by religious figures within Christendom. The purple robes he receives represent power and authority granted to those who dedicate their lives to spreading God's message. Jan HOUWENS' engraving brings together two iconic reformers - John Calvin and Martin Luther - in an imaginary meeting. This artwork serves as a testament to their profound impact on shaping Christianity during times of great change. Urania, portrayed before Argus with her telescope in hand, embodies curiosity and scientific exploration within Christendom. Her presence reminds us that religion can coexist harmoniously with advancements in knowledge and astronomy. Coptic Art presents "Christ and Abbe Mena, " depicting Saint Menas alongside Jesus himself. This fusion showcases how different cultures embrace Christianity while retaining their unique artistic traditions. The siege of Jerusalem by Saladin transports us back to a tumultuous period when conflicts between Christians and Muslims defined much of European history. It serves as a stark reminder that Christendom was not without its share of challenges from external forces. In contrast, "The Communion of the Virgin" portrays serene beauty as Mary partakes in holy communion—a moment filled with spiritual significance for believers worldwide—captured masterfully on canvas by an unknown artist from 1663.