Credo Collection

Envoys of Sultan, old merchant on crutches acting as interpreter, discussing ransoms with Christian knights taken
533836 Envoys of Sultan, old merchant on crutches acting as interpreter, discussing ransoms with Christian knights taken prisoner during a Crusade

Tapestry, part of a Credo tapestry depicting The Creation of the World, made in Brussels, Belgium, c. 1500-10 (wool)
3576200 Tapestry, part of a Credo tapestry depicting The Creation of the World, made in Brussels, Belgium, c.1500-10 (wool) by Belgian School, (16th century); 350.5x462.7 cm; Burrell Collection

Moses, Aaron and the children of Israel in the wilderness gathering Manna, c
986167 Moses, Aaron and the children of Israel in the wilderness gathering Manna, c.1600-1630 (tempera on vellum) by Italian School

"As they were leading him out of the Church... He began to sing, Credo in unum Deum "(engraving)
2791029 " As they were leading him out of the Church..... He began to sing, Credo in unum Deum " (engraving) by English School

Credo in stained glass window, Douarnenez, Finistere, Brittany, France, Europe

Mount Olives Bethany Church Credo 1900 Jerusalem
Mount of Olives, Bethany, Church of the Credo 1900, Jerusalem, Israel

Attributed to Master d (Netherlandish, active c. 1450-1465), Saint Matthias and Saint Jude with Articles from the Credo, 1450-1460, metalcut, hand-colored in olive green, dull red lake and yellow

St. Peter Martyr (from the St. Peter Altarpiece)
XJL61830 St. Peter Martyr (from the St. Peter Altarpiece) by Berruguete, Alonso (1488-1561); Prado, Madrid, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

Catechesis of five believers and the baptism of new believers in a river, Jan Luyken, Jacobus van Hardenberg, Jacobus van Nieuweveen, 1700

Envoys of Sultan, old merchant on crutches acting as interpreter, discussing ransoms with Christian knights taken prisoner during a Crusade

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Amidst the rich tapestry of faith, a Credo from the 1500s unfolds in Brussels, Belgium, depicting The Creation of the World. As the threads weave together, they echo the story of Moses and the children of Israel in the wilderness, gathering manna. In the midst of this spiritual journey, a voice rings out, "As they were leading him out of the Church. . He began to sing, Credo in unum Deum. " The Credo, or the Nicene Creed, is a testament to the unity of belief in one God and can be found in various forms throughout history, from the stained glass windows of Douarnenez, Finistere, Brittany, France, to the Mount Olives Bethany Church in Jerusalem, a Credo from 1900. The it is present in the art of the past, such as the St. Peter Altarpiece, attributed to Master d, a Netherlandish artist active around the same time. In this masterpiece, St. Peter Martyr stands proudly, proclaiming his faith. The it also played a role in the catechesis of new believers, as depicted in Jan Luyken's engraving of five believers being baptized in a river. And even in diplomatic affairs, the Credo was a common ground for negotiations, as seen in an old engraving of envoys of the Sultan and an old merchant on crutches acting as interpreter, discussing ransoms. Throughout history, the Credo has served as a unifying force, binding together the threads of faith and belief, creating a tapestry of unity and understanding that continues to inspire and guide us today.