Cult Collection (page 7)

Salii priest in costume of an archaic warrior, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)
7236732 Salii priest in costume of an archaic warrior, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving) by Labrousse, L.F. (fl.1796); Private Collection; (add.info.: One of the 12 Salii, or leaping priests)

Vestal Virgin, priestess ofthe goddess Vesta, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)
7236740 Vestal Virgin, priestess ofthe goddess Vesta, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving) by Labrousse, L.F. (fl.1796); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vestal Virgin, priestess of Vesta)

Wooden carved idol Kivvasa found in a charnel house in Secoton, , 1859-1860 (engraving)
7234165 Wooden carved idol Kivvasa found in a charnel house in Secoton, , 1859-1860 (engraving) by Bry, Theodore de (1528-98), after White

Friday bows down at the feet of Robinson Crusoe, 1842 (illustration)
7211521 Friday bows down at the feet of Robinson Crusoe, 1842 (illustration) by Souze, Auguste (b.1829 - fl.1860s); (add.info.: Cover of a volume of the adventures of Robinson Crusoe)

Fantaisie architecturale: l interieur d un temple egyptien - Architectural Fantasy - interior view of an Egyptian
FIA5401176 Fantaisie architecturale: l interieur d un temple egyptien - Architectural Fantasy - interior view of an Egyptian temple par Jean Francois Thomas de Thomon, (1754-1813)

Rosary dealers in Bethleem (Israel). Engraving by A. Sirouy to illustrate La Syria d aujourd hui, by M
LSE4332357 Rosary dealers in Bethleem (Israel). Engraving by A. Sirouy to illustrate La Syria d aujourd hui, by M. Lortet, dean of the Faculty of Medicine of Lyon

Madonna and Child with Saints, 17th century (Oil on canvas)
7216076 Madonna and Child with Saints, 17th century (Oil on canvas) by Bonatti, Giovanni (1635-81); Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Madonna and Child with Saints. Oil on canvas)

The Eleusinian Mysteries, initiations for the cult of Demeter and Persephone based at Eleusis, Greece
6340197 The Eleusinian Mysteries, initiations for the cult of Demeter and Persephone based at Eleusis, Greece by Fumagalli (19th century); (add.info.: The Eleusinian Mysteries)

The Man and the Wooden Idol - The Man and the Wooden God (Recueil 1, Book 4)
XEE4161797 The Man and the Wooden Idol - The Man and the Wooden God (Recueil 1, Book 4, fable 8) - engraving from " A Hundred Fables of La Fontaine" Illustrated by Percy J

Sacrificing to Bel, frontispiece from Myths and Legends of Babylonia and Assyria by Lewis Spence, 1916 (colour litho)
STC323928 Sacrificing to Bel, frontispiece from Myths and Legends of Babylonia and Assyria by Lewis Spence, 1916 (colour litho) by Paul

Numa Pompilius instituting the cult of the Vestals (detail), 1636 - 1638 (fresco)
7216156 Numa Pompilius instituting the cult of the Vestals (detail), 1636 - 1638 (fresco) by Cesari, Giuseppe (Cavalier d Arpino) (1568-1640); Musei Capitolini, Rome

The procession of El Rocio: traditional Andalusian celebration in honor of the Virgin
AIS5359608 The procession of El Rocio: traditional Andalusian celebration in honor of the Virgin. Painting by Manuel Rodriguez de Guzman (1818-1867). 1850-1900 Segovia. Riofrio Palace

Numa Pompilius instituting the cult of the Vestals (detail), 1636 - 1638 (fresco)
7216157 Numa Pompilius instituting the cult of the Vestals (detail), 1636 - 1638 (fresco) by Cesari, Giuseppe (Cavalier d Arpino) (1568-1640); Musei Capitolini, Rome

Six resurrections devant les reliques de saint Etienne - Six Resurrections before the Relics of Saint Stephen
FIA5400456 Six resurrections devant les reliques de saint Etienne - Six Resurrections before the Relics of Saint Stephen - Peinture de Pere (Pedro) Gasco (1502/05-1546)

Detail of a Punic stele with representation of a high priest holding the arm of a child intended for sacrifice
LRI4640388 Detail of a Punic stele with representation of a high priest holding the arm of a child intended for sacrifice, from the Tophet of Salammbo, 4th century BC

Consecration of a young Vestale in the presence of the goddesses Minerve and Vesta, 1786 (bas relief terracotta)
JEB4902415 Consecration of a young Vestale in the presence of the goddesses Minerve and Vesta, 1786 (bas relief terracotta) by d Antoine, Etienne (1737-1809); Palais de Longchamp, Marseille

Statue of Jupiter (Zeus) - in "The old and modern costume"by Ferrario, ed. Milan, 1819-20
LSE4103026 Statue of Jupiter (Zeus) - in " The old and modern costume" by Ferrario, ed. Milan, 1819-20 by Ferrario

Numa Pompilius instituting the cult of the Vestals (detail), 1636 - 1638 (fresco)
7216158 Numa Pompilius instituting the cult of the Vestals (detail), 1636 - 1638 (fresco) by Cesari, Giuseppe (Cavalier d Arpino) (1568-1640); Musei Capitolini, Rome

Madonna and Child with Saints, 17th century (Oil on canvas)
7216077 Madonna and Child with Saints, 17th century (Oil on canvas) by Bonatti, Giovanni (1635-81); Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Madonna and Child with Saints. Oil on canvas)

The Eleusinian Mysteries, initiations for the cult of Demeter and Persephone based at Eleusis, Greece
6340194 The Eleusinian Mysteries, initiations for the cult of Demeter and Persephone based at Eleusis, Greece by Fumagalli (19th century); (add.info.: The Eleusinian Mysteries)

View of the Arnolfo da Cambios tabernacle, 1285
LRI4585964 View of the Arnolfo da Cambios tabernacle, 1285 by Vassalletto, Pietro (1154-1186); San Paolo Fuori Le Mura, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Gothic Art: View of the Ciborium of the Choir)

Ancient Perusians (Incas) in front of a moon eclipse - in "The Old and Modern Costume"by Jules Ferrario
GIA4816795 Ancient Perusians (Incas) in front of a moon eclipse - in " The Old and Modern Costume" by Jules Ferrario, 1819-1820 by Ferrario

Danse delienne (cult of diane or artemis) - in "le costume ancien et moderne"by Jules Ferrario, ed Milan
LSE4104361 Danse delienne (cult of diane or artemis) - in " le costume ancien et moderne" by Jules Ferrario, ed Milan, 1819-20

Atys (= Attis) became bored, in Phrygian habit, celebration of Cybele: PHRIGIE - in "the old
LSE4104359 Atys (= Attis) became bored, in Phrygian habit, celebration of Cybele: PHRIGIE - in " the old and modern costume" 1819/20 by Dr. Jules Ferrario, ed Milan

Cover of L Assiette au Beurre, number 109, Satirique en Couleurs, 1903_5_2
ICA4882629 Cover of L Assiette au Beurre, number 109, Satirique en Couleurs, 1903_5_2 by Camara, Leal de (1877-1948); (add.info.: Press/Media)

Triumph of Chritianity. 1585 (fresco)
7232617 Triumph of Chritianity. 1585 (fresco) by Laureti, Tommaso (c.1530-1602); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Triumph of Chritianity)

Idolatry (engraving)
7167106 Idolatry (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Idolatry. Illustration for The Comic Annual by Thomas Hood, 1834 (Charles Tilt).); © Look and Learn

Robinson Crusoe: Destruction of the tartar idol (colour litho)
7182773 Robinson Crusoe: Destruction of the tartar idol (colour litho) by Finnemore, Joseph (1860-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Destruction of the tartar idol)

Chinese Idol Worshippers (engraving)
7182211 Chinese Idol Worshippers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese Idol Worshippers)

Moise detruisant le Veau d or (engraving)
7179715 Moise detruisant le Veau d or (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moise detruisant le Veau d or)

Hymenaios Disguised as a Woman During an Offering to Priapus, c. 1635 (oil on canvas) (detail)
FIA5409472 Hymenaios Disguised as a Woman During an Offering to Priapus, c.1635 (oil on canvas) (detail) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); Museu de Arte, Sao Paulo, Brazil; Photo © Fine Art Images

La princesse Eudocie (Eudoxie) (408-460) devant la tombe de saint Etienne - Princess Eudoxia before the Tomb of Saint
FIA5400139 La princesse Eudocie (Eudoxie) (408-460) devant la tombe de saint Etienne - Princess Eudoxia before the Tomb of Saint Stephen - Peinture de la famille Vergos (active fin 15eme siecle) - c

Pretre tenant une branche de grenadier. Detail d un bas relief en calcaire
FIA5381929 Pretre tenant une branche de grenadier. Detail d un bas relief en calcaire, provenant de la forteresse de Sargon II (ou Sharroukin)

Moses, angered by his people worshipping the golden calf, breaking the tablets of stone (engraving)
7172315 Moses, angered by his people worshipping the golden calf, breaking the tablets of stone (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moses)

Dance around the Golden Calf (chromolitho)
7173050 Dance around the Golden Calf (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dance around the Golden Calf)

Hindoo Idol Makers, Isaiah xliv, 9-17 (engraving)
7180911 Hindoo Idol Makers, Isaiah xliv, 9-17 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hindoo Idol Makers, Isaiah xliv, 9-17)

Adamites being arrested in a square in Amsterdam (engraving)
7201574 Adamites being arrested in a square in Amsterdam (engraving) by Dutch School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adamites being arrested in a square in Amsterdam)

The virgin and Child with Saint John Nepomucene, Before 1732, oil on canvas
7224997 The virgin and Child with Saint John Nepomucene, Before 1732, oil on canvas by Conca, Sebastiano (1680-1764); Villa Borghese, Rome

Art Mesopotamie (Assyrie) : bas relief representant un pretre tenant une branche de grenadier
FIA5335535 Art Mesopotamie (Assyrie) : bas relief representant un pretre tenant une branche de grenadier. (Priest with a branch of pomergranate tree)

Scipion l Africain (Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus) (235-183 avant JC)
FIA5391106 Scipion l Africain (Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus) (235-183 avant JC) rend hommage au dieu Mars (Scipio paying homage to Mars) - Peinture de Giovan Battista Pittoni (1687-1767)

"Portrait d Isabelle de Portugal (1397-1471) representee avec sainte Elisabeth"
FIA5397678 " Portrait d Isabelle de Portugal (1397-1471) representee avec sainte Elisabeth" (Isabel of Portugal with Saint Elizabeth) Peinture de Petrus Christus (1410/20-1475/76)

The Adoration of the Golden Calf (oil)
7076684 The Adoration of the Golden Calf (oil) by Codazzi, Viviano (1603-72); 174x127 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Codazzi, Viviano (1603-72))

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Bacchante; Bacchant; Bacchantin (engraving)
7194792 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Bacchante; Bacchant; Bacchantin (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacchante; Bacchant; Bacchantin)

Josiah destroying the False Gods (engraving)
7182798 Josiah destroying the False Gods (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Josiah destroying the False Gods)

Macheski (Bielorussie). Les gens de la lune. Oeuvre de Nicholas Roerich (1874-1947), tempera et huile sur carton, 1915
FIA5341820 Macheski (Bielorussie). Les gens de la lune. Oeuvre de Nicholas Roerich (1874-1947), tempera et huile sur carton, 1915. Art russe, 20e siecle, symbolisme

"La vierge de Christophe Colomb"(The Virgin of Cristobal Colon) Vierge a l enfant avec Christophe Colomb et
FIA5399619 " La vierge de Christophe Colomb" (The Virgin of Cristobal Colon) Vierge a l enfant avec Christophe Colomb et saint Christophe Peinture anonyme 1540 - Oil on wood Dim 52x48 cm

Madonna and Child with Angels (detail) 17th century ( Oil on slate)
7216089 Madonna and Child with Angels (detail) 17th century ( Oil on slate) by Albani, Francesco (1578-1660); Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Madonna and Child with Angels (detail)

Chinese Idolaters (engraving)
7180855 Chinese Idolaters (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese Idolaters)

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Step into the enigmatic world of cults, where ancient symbols and modern mysteries intertwine. From Constantin Brancusi's mesmerizing "The Endless Column" in Targu Jiu to the haunting presence of Punch in "The Wicker Man, " these hints offer a glimpse into the captivating allure of cults throughout history. Delve further back to the Early Bronze Age with the Trundholm sun chariot, an artifact that sparks curiosity about ancient rituals and beliefs. Brancusi's iconic sculpture reappears, drawing us closer to its mystical significance. Stonehenge stands as a testament to both celestial worship and human fascination with sacred sites. ALACOQUE's VISION transports us to 1675, revealing profound spiritual experiences that have shaped religious devotion for centuries. The Vision on Rue Du Bac beckons us towards divine revelations hidden within everyday life. Initiation rites depicted in frescoes from the Villa Dei Mysteri invite contemplation on Dionysian rituals and their transformative power. Symbolic designs adorning the lid of Pastos unveil secrets guarded by adepts through time immemorial. The original San Francisco Hells Angels venture across borders, showcasing how countercultural movements can become objects of fascination worldwide. In this eclectic mix, Wendy Padbury's portrayal of Zoe Herriot reminds us that even within fictional narratives lies a certain magnetism that captivates audiences like devoted followers. Finally, we find ourselves at Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam amidst scenes depicting initiation ceremonies—a reminder that cults exist not only in distant past but also within our contemporary society. These diverse glimpses into various aspects culture leave us pondering humanity’s eternal quest for meaning and connection beyond conventional boundaries – a journey often marked by mystery and intrigue.