Invocation Collection

Book of the Dead Plate 2
INVOCATION TO OSIRIS Ani and his wife make offerings; Isis and Nephthys (sisters of Osiris) kneel in adoration to Tat, symbol of Osiris on Solar Mount

Alexander the Great on the eve of Gaugamela
Alexander the Great at the fire altar on the eve of the battle of Gaugamela. The scene, described by Plutarch followed a portentous eclipse of the moon

Slow Bull, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Slow Bull, c1907. Dakota man standing outside tipi gazing upward

Invocation-Sioux, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Invocation-Sioux, c1907. Photographs shows a Dakota man, wearing breechcloth, holding pipe, with right hand raised skyward

Tribute - Invocation. Florence Mary Anderson / Molly MacArthur (1893-1972) had two distinct styles of illustration. From the middle of the 1920s

STUDENTS & SPIRIT
Two scholars, dabbling in the occult as scholars will, invoke a spirit of the dead - and are alarmed when their invocation is successful ! Date: circa 1850

Inscription from The Mughal Emerald, 1695-96 (litho) (see also 778627-8)
778629 Inscription from The Mughal Emerald, 1695-96 (litho) (see also 778627-8) by Mughal School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rectangular-cut carved emerald)

A May Garland (engraving)
1617092 A May Garland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A May Garland. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 27 May 1843)

Consecration of a Parsee Priest (b / w photo)
1627250 Consecration of a Parsee Priest (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Consecration of a Parsee Priest)

Girl in a blue dress (colour photo)
3095982 Girl in a blue dress (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl in a blue dress)

Double-sided stele from Harageh. Late Middle Kingdom. 1800-1
Stele from Harageh depicting two jackals face to face. Seneb, full name Khenti-kheti-emsaf-seneb invoking the gods Ptah, Osiris and Sobek. Double-side. Limestone. Late Middle Kingdom. 1800-1650 BC

Life Nichiren Vision Prayer Waves Edo period
Artokoloro

The Tears of Saint Peter (oil on canvas)
XIR895553 The Tears of Saint Peter (oil on canvas) by Velazquez, Diego Rodriguez de Silva y (1599-1660) (attr. to); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Larmes de saint Pierre); Spanish

Paul Gauguin, The Invocation, French, 1848 - 1903, 1903, oil on canvas

Landscape at Dawn, 1705 (oil on canvas)
XIR218952 Landscape at Dawn, 1705 (oil on canvas) by Patel, Antoine Pierre the Younger (1648-1707); 82x104 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Marseille, France; French, out of copyright

Humbugging or Raising the Devil, 1800 (colour litho)
XIR176278 Humbugging or Raising the Devil, 1800 (colour litho) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; English, out of copyright

Marcel Lenoir (French, 1872 - 1931). Invocation, ca. 1897. Color lithograph printed in five colors on wove paper. Sheet: 405 mm x 308 mm (15.94 in. x 12.13 in.)

Prehistoric shamanism. Artwork of a shaman engaging in a ritual dance in front of a cave painting of a bison (upper left)

SIOUX INVOCATION, c1907. A Sioux Native American man raising his hand toward the sky to invoke the spirits. Photographed by Edward S. Curtis, c1907

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"Invocation: Exploring the Power of Rituals and Divine Connections" In the mystical realm of ancient Egypt, depicted in the Book of the Dead Plate 2, an invocation unfolds. The words spoken with reverence and devotion seek to awaken spiritual forces beyond mortal comprehension. Delving into satire, an 18th-century French engraving titled "INVOCATION TO PRIAPUS" humorously pokes fun at feminine sensuality. Through this playful lens, we are reminded that invoking our desires can be a source of empowerment and self-expression. On the eve of Gaugamela, Alexander the Great stands tall as he prepares for battle. His invocations echo through time, summoning courage and divine intervention to ensure victory against all odds. The connection between students and spirit is explored in "STUDENTS & SPIRIT. " As young minds open themselves to knowledge and wisdom, they invoke inspiration from unseen realms to guide their academic pursuits. A solemn scene unfolds in a CAMUNI funeral or initiation engraving created using "a martellina. " The prayerful figures invoke solace amidst grief or enlightenment during rites of passage—a testament to the transformative power of invocation. From The Mughal Emerald's inscription in 1695-96 comes an invitation to delve into spirituality's depths. This litho serves as a portal for seekers who wish to connect with higher realms through sacred words etched upon its surface. Amidst vibrant celebrations lies "A May Garland, " where floral offerings become tokens of gratitude invoked towards nature's bounty. This enchanting engraving reminds us that invoking blessings fosters harmony between humanity and Mother Earth. Witnessing the consecration of a Parsee Priest through a black-and-white photograph unveils rituals steeped in tradition. Invoking divine presence becomes a bridge connecting mortals with celestial energies—an act filled with reverence and devotion. In Fernando Botero's bronze sculpture "Sentada Invocando un Sueno, " a woman sits, invoking dreams with her eyes closed.