Halo Collection

The King of Kings -- Jesus Christ surrounded by rulers (kings, queens, emperors, etc) from various countries and periods in history. 1916

Greek Orthodox icon of Christs resurrection, Thessalonica, Macedonia, Greece, Europe

The Holy Trinity, 1420s (tempera on panel) (for copy see 40956)
BAL39517 The Holy Trinity, 1420s (tempera on panel) (for copy see 40956) by Rublev, Andrei (c.1370-1430); 142x114 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

The Light of the World, c1851-1853. Artist: William Holman Hunt
The Light of the World, c1851-1853. From the collection of Keble College, Oxford. A print from Art History and Literature Illustrations, by Jessie Noakes, Virtue and Co, (London, c1900-1920)

Madonna del granduca, 1506-07, (painting)
7129973 Madonna del granduca, 1506-07, (painting) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Madonna del granduca, 1506-07, Raphael)

Jesus as Light of World
Jesus of Nazareth, religious leader of Jewish origin who preached Christianity, depicted here as The Light of the World, knocking at the door of the human soul

Icon depicting Abbott Mena with Christ, from Baouit, 6th-7th century (tempera on panel)
XIR50882 Icon depicting Abbott Mena with Christ, from Baouit, 6th-7th century (tempera on panel) by Coptic; height: 57 cm; Louvre, Paris

EGYPT: COPTIC ART: CHRIST and abbot Mena. Painting on wood, 7th century A. D
EGYPT: COPTIC ART: CHRIST and abbot Mena. Painting on wood, 7th century A.D

Picture of Hindu gods Krishna and Rada, India, Asia

Taize icon, Geneva, Switzerland, Europe

Thangka depicting White Tara goddess, Buddhist symbol of long life, Bhaktapur, Nepal, Asia

Ethiopian Coptic icon at the Holy Sepulchre Church, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

St. Teresa of Avila (oil on canvas)
REV345898 St. Teresa of Avila (oil on canvas) by Spanish School, (17th century); Monasterio de Santa Maria de San Salvador, Canas

Thangka depicting White Tara goddess, Buddhist symbol of long life, Bhaktapur, Nepal, Asia

Painting a thangka depicting White Tara goddess, Buddhist symbol of long life, Bhaktapur, Nepal, Asia

Coronation of the Virgin Mary, Basilica of Fatima, Fatima, Estremadura, Portugal, Europe

Madonna and Child, c1918. Artist: Jeanne Labrousse
Madonna and Child, c1918. From The Studio Volume 73. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1918]

SAINTS SERGIUS AND BACCHUS. Byzantine icon of Saint Sergius and Saint Bacchus, 7th century A.D

Manjushri, divinity of knowledge, Kopan monastery, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Painting of the Wedding at Cana, in the Visitation Church in Ein Kerem, Israel, Middle East

Saint Francis of Assisi (Giovanni Francesco di Bernardone 1182-1226) - Catholic deacon and preacher and founder of the Order of Friars Minor, more commonly known as the Franciscans

Greek Orthodox icon depicting St. George slaying a dragon in St. Georges Orthodox church, Madaba, Jordan, Middle East

Early 12th Century Frescoes in Bet Maryam, St. Marys Church, Lalibela, Ethiopia, Africa

Five Saints, detail of St. Clare (fresco)
XIR161749 Five Saints, detail of St. Clare (fresco) by Martini, Simone (1284-1344); Basilica of St. Francis, Assisi, Italy; (add.info.: foundress of the Minoresses or Poor Clares; ); Italian

Jesus Walks on Water
Jesus walks on water, to the astonishment of Peter and the other apostles (St John VI 20)

Greek Orthodox icon depicting Virgin and Child, Thessalonica, Macedonia, Greece, Europe

Jesus / Sacred Heart
The Sacred Heart of Jesus

St. George patron saint of England
Our Ancient Word of Courage, Fair St. George - The Patron Saint of England. Pictured here by Georges Scott (1873-1943) expertly slaying the dragon, despite looking quite like a girl. Date: 1928

Stained glass depicting St. Dominic at Saint-Honore d Eylau church, Paris, Ile de France, France, Europe

Our Ladye of Walsingham, Mary and Jesus
Our Ladye of Walsingham - Mary and Jesus

The Young Martyr, 1855 (oil on canvas)
XIR83595 The Young Martyr, 1855 (oil on canvas) by Delaroche, Hippolyte (Paul) (1797-1856); 170.5x148 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

JUSTINIAN I (483-565). Emperor of the Byzantine Empire, 527-565. Emperor Justinian the Great and his Court. Mid-6th century Byzantine mosaic from San Vitale, Ravenna

ANNUNCIATION. Carlo Crivelli. Panel, 1486

WOMAN TAKEN IN ADULTERY. Jesus and the Woman Taken in Adultery. Color line engraving after Gustave Dor

The triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem (chromolitho)
972104 The triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem)

Melkite icon of the Holy Family returning to Nazareth, Nazareth, Galilee, Israel, Middle East

Empress Theodora. Basilica of Saint Vitale. Italy
Empress Theodora I (500-548) with a court of ladies. Mosaic. 6th century. Basilica of Saint Vitale. Ravenna. Italy

St Bernard of Clairvaux
Saint Bernard of Clairvaux. Digitally colored engraving

St Elizabeth of Hungary Spinning Wool for the Poor, 1901. Elizabeth (1207-1231) was the daughter of Andras II of Hungary. After the death in 1227 of her husband Louis IV, Landgrave of Thuringia

Fra Angelico (1387-1455). The Coronation of the Virgin
Fra Angelico (1387-1455). Tuscan painter of early Renaissance, part of the Florentine school. The Coronation of the Virgin. 15th Century. Louvre Museum. Paris. France

Coat of Arms for Marylebone, London, with Virgin and Child at the top, and a Latin motto below (Fiat Secundum Verbum Tuum, let it be done according to your word). Date: early 20th century

The Madonna del Parto, c. 1450-70 (fresco) (post restoration) (see also 75561, 172472
XAL172471 The Madonna del Parto, c.1450-70 (fresco) (post restoration) (see also 75561, 172472 and 169194) by Francesca, Piero della, (c.1415-92); Chapel of the Cemetery, Monterchi, Italy; Italian

Saint Clare of Assisi
Detail depicting Saint Clare (born Chiara Offreduccio 11941253) from a fresco (131220) by Simone Martini in the Lower basilica of San Francesco, Assisi. Date: circa 1910s

THE ANNUNCIATION. Icon. Moscow School, Russia, 16th century

St Matilda / Butler Lives
SAINT MATILDA Queen of Henry I of Germany, noted for her philanthropy; she founded many convents

St Rosa De Lima
SANTA ROSA DI LIMA displays a luminous glow - a phenomenon reported of many religious figures, and which may have given rise to the idea of the halo : or vice versa

St Dunstan, Archbishop of Canterbury (coloured engraving)
972878 St Dunstan, Archbishop of Canterbury (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Dunstan (909-988), Archbishop of Canterbury

Christ Pantocrator (encaustic on panel)
876969 Christ Pantocrator (encaustic on panel) by Byzantine School, (6th century); Monastery of Saint Catherine, Mount Sinai, Egypt; Photo eZev Radovan; out of copyright

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"Halo: A Divine Symbol of Light and Majesty" The halo, a timeless symbol of divinity and enlightenment, has adorned religious icons throughout history. From the Greek Orthodox icon of Christ's resurrection in Thessalonica, Macedonia, Greece, to the depiction of The Holy Trinity in the 1420s, this celestial aura transcends borders and continents. Intricately painted with tempera on panel during the Renaissance period by skilled artists like William Holman Hunt, halos became synonymous with heavenly radiance. They illuminated figures such as The King of Kings and embodied Jesus as The Light of the World in his c1851-1853 masterpiece. Not limited to Christianity alone, halos also found their place in other faiths. An ancient Coptic art piece from Egypt showcases Christ alongside Abbott Mena on a wooden canvas dating back to the 7th century AD. Meanwhile, Hindu gods Krishna and Rada are depicted with divine halos in India. Even beyond religious contexts, halos continue to inspire awe-inspiring artwork worldwide. In Geneva's Taize icon or Kopan monastery's portrayal of Manjushri - the deity embodying knowledge - these radiant circles serve as a visual representation of spiritual enlightenment. Halos have stood the test of time as symbols that transcend cultures and beliefs. Whether it be St. Teresa of Avila immortalized on canvas or early 12th-century frescoes adorning Bet Maryam Church in Lalibela; they remind us that there is something greater than ourselves – an ethereal light guiding our path towards higher realms. As we gaze upon these sacred depictions across centuries and continents alike, let us remember that within each halo lies not only divine majesty but also an invitation for us all to seek illumination within ourselves – becoming beacons amidst darkness just like those depicted throughout history.