Church Altar Collection (page 2)

Saint Ignatius of Loyola (colour engraving)
1730127 Saint Ignatius of Loyola (colour engraving) by French School; (add.info.: Saint Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556) founder of Jesuit order in 1540.)

Cabalistic drawing (engraving)
7185755 Cabalistic drawing (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cabalistic drawing)

Southern side chapel west side, Sint-Michiels, leaves baroque altarpiece of marbled wood with statues at the top by E
7241952 Southern side chapel west side, Sint-Michiels, leaves baroque altarpiece of marbled wood with statues at the top by E. van Zijl from 1616, baptistery by Zijl, E

Ancient Roman altars and pitcher used in sacrifices. 1802 (engraving)
7237035 Ancient Roman altars and pitcher used in sacrifices. 1802 (engraving) by Roccheggiani, Lorenzo (active 1804-1817); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ancient Roman tripods and altars. 1802 (engraving)
7237094 Ancient Roman tripods and altars. 1802 (engraving) by Roccheggiani, Lorenzo (active 1804-1817); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tripod on an ancient bas-relief at the Villa Justinian 1)

Augur performing ex tripudiis ritual, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)
7236779 Augur performing ex tripudiis ritual, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving) by Labrousse, L.F. (fl.1796); Private Collection; (add.info.: Augur, priest and official of ancient Rome)

Ponitifex maximus or chief high priest, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)
7236760 Ponitifex maximus or chief high priest, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving) by Labrousse, L.F. (fl.1796); Private Collection; (add.info)

Flamen priest performing a ritual in ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)
7236872 Flamen priest performing a ritual in ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving) by Labrousse, L.F. (fl.1796); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flamen priest performing a ritual in ancient Rome)

Haruspex reading the entrails of a sacrificed sheep, ancient Rom 1796 (engraving)
7236782 Haruspex reading the entrails of a sacrificed sheep, ancient Rom 1796 (engraving) by Labrousse, L.F. (fl.1796); Private Collection; (add.info)

The high altar of the Church of San Luca in Genoa
5951177 The high altar of the Church of San Luca in Genoa by Italian School, (17th century); Chiesa di San Luca, Genoa, Liguria

Interior of the Church of San Luca, The main altar with the statue of the Immaculate
5951178 Interior of the Church of San Luca, The main altar with the statue of the Immaculate by Italian School, (17th century); Chiesa di San Luca, Genoa, Liguria

Parish church (Nederename, Sint-Vedastuskerk). Interior. The high altar. Adoration of the Magi. Simon De Paepe
7142272 Parish church (Nederename, Sint-Vedastuskerk). Interior. The high altar. Adoration of the Magi. Simon De Paepe. Ca 1660-1670

Religious conversion of the Gauls, c. 1920-29 (pen & ink and w / c on paper)
CHT177839 Religious conversion of the Gauls, c.1920-29 (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Berty, Maurice (1884-1946); Private Collection; © Archives Charmet

Baroque altarpiece of the Sanctuary of the Miracle, Riner, Lleida, 2021 (photo)
7205239 Baroque altarpiece of the Sanctuary of the Miracle, Riner, Lleida, 2021 (photo) by Murato, Carlos (1721-1780); (add.info.: Baroque altarpiece of the Sanctuary of the Miracle, Riner)

Saint Ambrose Altar: episodes of the life of Saint Ambrose, detail of the posterieure part
LRI4586325 Saint Ambrose Altar: episodes of the life of Saint Ambrose, detail of the posterieure part (Golden altar representing story of life of st Ambrose)

Saint Ambrose Altar: episodes of the life of Saint Ambrose, detail of the posterieure part
LRI4586324 Saint Ambrose Altar: episodes of the life of Saint Ambrose, detail of the posterieure part (Golden altar representing story of life of st Ambrose)

The predication of Saint James the Major, detail of the lateral antependium, Altar of Saint James the Major
LRI4585223 The predication of Saint James the Major, detail of the lateral antependium, Altar of Saint James the Major, 1364 (silver) by Ognabene, Andrea di Jacopo d (14th century); Duomo, Pistoia

Detail of the central panel of the golden Altar, (9th century)
LRI4626521 Detail of the central panel of the golden Altar, (9th century) by Wolvinus (Vuolvinius, Vuolvino or Volvinio) (active c.824-859); Museo di Sant Ambrogio, Milan, Lombardy

Saint Ambrose Altar: detail of the part facing the fideles representing scenes of the life of Christ
LRI4626517 Saint Ambrose Altar: detail of the part facing the fideles representing scenes of the life of Christ (Golden altar representing scenes of the life of Christ)

Maquette for Knights for the Battle of Britain Altar at Westminster Abbey, 1947 (plaster)
700227 Maquette for Knights for the Battle of Britain Altar at Westminster Abbey, 1947 (plaster) by Hardiman, Alfred Frank (1891-1949); 56x17x55.5 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery)

Silver Altar of Saint James the Major. Detail of the antependium with stories of new testament, nativity, 1287-1456
LRI4585158 Silver Altar of Saint James the Major. Detail of the antependium with stories of new testament, nativity, 1287-1456 by Ognabene, Andrea di Jacopo d (14th century); Duomo, Pistoia, Tuscany

Baroque altarpiece of the Sanctuary of the Miracle, Riner, Lleida, 2021 (photo)
7205237 Baroque altarpiece of the Sanctuary of the Miracle, Riner, Lleida, 2021 (photo) by Murato, Carlos (1721-1780); (add.info.: Baroque altarpiece of the Sanctuary of the Miracle, Riner)

Temple at Uppsala, Sweden (colour litho)
7173295 Temple at Uppsala, Sweden (colour litho) by Doepler, Carl Emil (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Temple at Uppsala, Sweden)

Dossal of an altar with central ciborium, from the left, St. Francis, St. Bartholomew
6366121 Dossal of an altar with central ciborium, from the left, St. Francis, St. Bartholomew, the Archangel Raphael and Tobiolo, c.1475 (bas-relief polychrome glazed terracotta) by Della Robbia

Untitled, after 1946 (screenprint)
873628 Untitled, after 1946 (screenprint) by Ramos Martinez, Alfredo (1871-1946); 55.25 x40.96 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; © San Diego Museum of Art

Romania: Ghinda, Children at the altar (b / w photo)
6017501 Romania: Ghinda, Children at the altar (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ghinda, Children at the altar)

Saint Ambrose altar: angels and saints worshiping the cross, detail of the side part
LRI4586316 Saint Ambrose altar: angels and saints worshiping the cross, detail of the side part (Golden altar representing angels and saints worshiping the cross)

Interior view of the church of Santo Spirito, major altar by Giovanni Caccini (1599-1608)
LRI4583729 Interior view of the church of Santo Spirito, major altar by Giovanni Caccini (1599-1608) (Interior view of the church of Santo Spirito, the main altar by Giovanni Caccini)

Messe de saint Gregoire - The Mass of Saint Gregory the Great - Peinture de Diego de la Cruz (active 1482-1500)
FIA5400185 Messe de saint Gregoire - The Mass of Saint Gregory the Great - Peinture de Diego de la Cruz (active 1482-1500) - before 1480 - Oil on wood - 168x168 - Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya

St Ambrose or Golden altar, front with scenes from the life of Christ, embossed gold work by Vuolvino / Volvino
LRI4626486 St Ambrose or Golden altar, front with scenes from the life of Christ, embossed gold work by Vuolvino / Volvino, 824-860, Basilica of Sant Ambrogio, Milan by Wolvinus (Vuolvinius)

Maquette for Knights for the Battle of Britain Altar at Westminster Abbey, 1947 (plaster)
700228 Maquette for Knights for the Battle of Britain Altar at Westminster Abbey, 1947 (plaster) by Hardiman, Alfred Frank (1891-1949); 56x17x55.5 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery)

Altar, Catherine ND of Bayeux, 1771
7134855 Altar, Catherine ND of Bayeux, 1771 by Caffieri, Philippe (1714-1774); Bayeux, Normandy, France; (add.info.: Cathedral of Our Lady of Bayeux 18th Bronze Altar by Philippe Caffiery Lainee 1771)

Dossal of an altar with central ciborium, detail of St. Francis and St. Bartholomew, c
6366122 Dossal of an altar with central ciborium, detail of St. Francis and St. Bartholomew, c.1475 (bas-relief polychrome glazed terracotta) by Della Robbia, Andrea (1435-1525/28); Santa Croce

Episode of the Life of Jesus. Detail of the central panel of the golden Altar, (9th century)
LRI4626536 Episode of the Life of Jesus. Detail of the central panel of the golden Altar, (9th century) by Wolvinus (Vuolvinius, Vuolvino or Volvinio) (active c.824-859); Museo di Sant Ambrogio

Saint Ambrose Altar: view of the former part, detail of the life of Christ (Golden altar, story of the life of Jesus)
LRI4586284 Saint Ambrose Altar: view of the former part, detail of the life of Christ (Golden altar, story of the life of Jesus, detail)

The mother of st James and st John entrusts her sons to Jesus, detail of the lateral antependium
LRI4585235 The mother of st James and st John entrusts her sons to Jesus, detail of the lateral antependium, Altar of Saint James the Major, 1364 (silver) by Ognabene

Silver Altar of Saint James the Major. Detail of the antependium with stories of new testament
LRI4585201 Silver Altar of Saint James the Major. Detail of the antependium with stories of new testament, The adoration of the Magi and the Incredulite of Saint Thomas, 1287-1456 by Ognabene

View of the Corbinelli chapel, altar of the sacrament made by Andrea Sansovino (ca)
LRI4583631 View of the Corbinelli chapel, altar of the sacrament made by Andrea Sansovino (ca. 1460-1529) 1492 (Altar built by Andrea Sansovino, chapel Corbinelli), Church santo Spirito

Spain: Soria,s Juan de Duero, Altar (b / w photo)
6017926 Spain: Soria,s Juan de Duero, Altar (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soria,s Juan de Duero, Altar)

Saint Ambrose Altar: detail of the part facing the fideles representing scenes of the life of Christ
LRI4626498 Saint Ambrose Altar: detail of the part facing the fideles representing scenes of the life of Christ (Golden altar representing scenes of the life of Christ)

Saint Ambrose Altar: the redeemer surrounds symbols of evangelists and apotres
LRI4586297 Saint Ambrose Altar: the redeemer surrounds symbols of evangelists and apotres, detail of the part facing the fideles representing scenes of the life of Christ

Silver Altar of Saint James the Major, 1287-1456
LRI4585059 Silver Altar of Saint James the Major, 1287-1456 by Ognabene, Andrea di Jacopo d (14th century); Duomo, Pistoia, Tuscany

Altar, Catherine ND of Bayeux, 1771
7134860 Altar, Catherine ND of Bayeux, 1771 by Caffieri, Philippe (1714-1774); Bayeux, Normandy, France; (add.info.: Cathedral of Our Lady of Bayeux 18th Bronze Altar by Philippe Caffiery Lainee 1771)

Parish church (Parochiekerk Sint-Laurentius). Interior. North aisle. The altar. Painting
7142177 Parish church (Parochiekerk Sint-Laurentius). Interior. North aisle. The altar. Painting. " The Birth of Christ". gesigneerd Simon de Pape. 1666

Baroque altarpiece of the Sanctuary of the Miracle, Riner, Lleida, 2021 (photo)
7205247 Baroque altarpiece of the Sanctuary of the Miracle, Riner, Lleida, 2021 (photo) by Murato, Carlos (1721-1780); (add.info.: Baroque altarpiece of the Sanctuary of the Miracle, Riner)

Baroque altarpiece of the Sanctuary of the Miracle, Riner, Lleida, 2021 (photo)
7205241 Baroque altarpiece of the Sanctuary of the Miracle, Riner, Lleida, 2021 (photo) by Murato, Carlos (1721-1780); (add.info.: Baroque altarpiece of the Sanctuary of the Miracle, Riner)

Switzerland: Einsiedeln, the Choir and Altar (b / w photo)
7183424 Switzerland: Einsiedeln, the Choir and Altar (b/w photo) by Gaberell, Jean (1887-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Einsiedeln, the Choir and Altar)

Dossal of an altar with central ciborium, detail of Archangel Raphael and Tobias, c
6366123 Dossal of an altar with central ciborium, detail of Archangel Raphael and Tobias, c.1475 (bas-relief polychrome glazed terracotta) by Della Robbia, Andrea (1435-1525/28); Santa Croce

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"Captivating Altars: A Glimpse into Sacred Spaces" In the heart of London, within the majestic Westminster Abbey, stands the awe-inspiring High Altar. Its grandeur and significance make it a symbol of divine reverence. Traveling back in time, we encounter the Silver Altar of Saint James the Major, adorned with intricate details depicting stories from the New Testament. The antependium showcases scenes like "The Slaughter of the Innocents, " reminding us of historical events that shaped our faith. Among these depictions is "Mattathias Killing a Man Making a Sacrifice to an Idol. " This engraving captures a pivotal moment when one's devotion clashed with idolatry, illustrating unwavering dedication to God. Created by Andrea di Jacopo d', this masterpiece known as the Silvered Altar of St. James portrays episodes from Jesus' life. Notably, it depicts "The Martyrdom of Saint James, " showcasing his ultimate sacrifice for spreading Christ's teachings. Stepping further into history, we glimpse Ancient Greece through colored engravings. These vivid images transport us to an era where kings ruled and religious practices were intertwined with daily life. Returning to the Silver Altar of Saint James, its antependium unfolds more tales from scripture - including Herod ordering "The Massacre of The Innocents. " This chilling scene serves as a reminder that even in times filled with darkness and cruelty, hope can prevail. Another panel reveals "The Death of Canute IV" in Denmark's Church of Saint Albanus—a poignant depiction capturing both tragedy and sanctity within sacred walls. Delving deeper into biblical narratives depicted on altarpieces worldwide brings us to Michiel Coxcie's painting titled "The Death Of Abel. " This haunting artwork evokes emotions surrounding humanity's first act against itself—brother turning against brother—an eternal tale resonating throughout history.