Patron Collection

The guardian angel, 1897. Private Collection

The Fall of the Damned, c. 1620. Creator: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
The Fall of the Damned, c. 1620. Found in the Collection of Alte Pinakothek, Munich

Honorius Patron Saint
SAINT HONORIUS (French : Saint Honore) archbishop of Canterbury patron of bakers and pastry cooks

Harrys New York bar in Paris. Patrons attempting to break the world record for drinking two litres of beer in seventeen seconds. C. 1947

Saint Fiacre in Field
SAINT FIACRE Irish hermit in France, who built the abbey of Breuil and is the patron saint of gardeners

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

St Hubert / Durer / Hunting
SAINT HUBERT French bishop, and patron saint of hunters and trappers

Licensed Victuallers Asylum
View of the The Licensed Victuallers National Asylum (now Caroline Gardens) in 1830, an extensive almshouse estate off Old Kent Road at Asylum Road, opened in 1827

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

Christ on the cross, the Three Marys on mourning by John
Pier Francesco Sacchi, called Il Pavese (1485-1528). Italian Renaissance painter. Christ on the cross, the Three Marys on mourning by John and the Donor or Patron, 1514. Gemaldegalerie. Berlin

Braemar Gathering, men in kilts
Scene at the annual Braemar Gathering, showing three men in traditional Highland costume and one man in a suit. Braemar in Scotland holds an annual Highland Games Gathering on the first Saturday in

Saint Yves (Card)
SAINT YVES French lawyer, whose honesty and benevolence led to his becoming the patron saint of notaries and attorneys

The Guardian Angel (after Pietro da Cortona). Artist: Ferri, Ciro (1634-1689)
The Guardian Angel (after Pietro da Cortona). Private Collection

The Fall of the Rebel Angels, 1562. Artist: Bruegel (Brueghel), Pieter, the Elder (ca 1525-1569)
The Fall of the Rebel Angels, 1562. Found in the collection of the Musees royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique, Brussels

Saint Jerome in his Study, ca 1475. Artist: Antonello da Messina (ca 1430-1479)
Saint Jerome in his Study, ca 1475. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

JOYCE, POUND, QUINN & FORD. From left to right: Writers James Joyce and Ezra Pound;lawyer and patron of the arts
JOYCE, POUND, QUINN & FORD. From left to right: Writers James Joyce and Ezra Pound; lawyer and patron of the arts, John Quinn; and writer Ford Madox Ford. Photographed at Pounds home in Paris, 1923

St Cecilia Devotional C
Roman martyr, here portrayed as the patron saint of music

Braemar Gathering, tossing the caber
Scene at the annual Braemar Gathering, showing McIntosh of Partick tossing the caber. Braemar in Scotland holds an annual Highland Games Gathering on the first Saturday in September

Saint Cecilia (Epinal)
Roman martyr and saint, patron saint of Music

Saint David
SAINT DAVID (DEWI SANT) Patron saint of Wales who founded a monastery in the area of Pembrokeshire now named after him. His feast day is 1st March

Saint Fiacre - C760
SAINT FIACRE (ka FIACHRACH) - Irish saint in France, the patron saint of Gardeners

Saint Odo (Card)
SAINT ODO OF CLUNY Patron saint of junkmen

R G Fortt gardening catalogue
The colourful front cover of R G Fortts spring gardening catalogue

John Fuller, English philanthropist
John Fuller (1757-1834), English philanthropist. Fuller was born at North Stoneham, Hampshire. At the age of four he lost his father, the local clergyman, and at ten was sent to Eton College

John Mad Jack Fuller, philanthropist
John Fuller (1757-1834), English philanthropist. Fuller was born at North Stoneham, Hampshire. At the age of four he lost his father, the local clergyman, and at ten was sent to Eton College

St Barbara (Epinal)
SAINT BARBARA (Ste Barbe in French) virgin and martyr patron saint of gunners

Angel Musician - Window
One angel helps Saint Cecilia play the organ, while another holds a lyre : thanks to this heavenly instruction, she will become the patron saint of musicians

Saint Martin and a beggar, after 1650. Found in the collection of National Gallery, Prague

The Fall of the Rebel Angels, c. 1660. Artist: Giordano, Luca (1632-1705)
The Fall of the Rebel Angels, c. 1660. Found in the collection of the Art History Museum, Vienne

Eastern Orthodox Village of Fih, Koura District, Lebanon
Fih, Koura District, Lebanon - An Eastern Orthodox Christian Village - the highest hill in El-Koura - St. Simon is the patron Saint - in the Mount Lebanon (Mont Liban) Mountain Range

The Cedars of Lebanon, by Edward Lear (1812-1888). The first version was painted in 1861; this is a later version, commissioned by Charles Roundell MP

The fight: St George killing the dragon VI, 1866. Artist: Burne-Jones, Sir Edward Coley
The fight: St George killing the dragon VI, 1866. Found in the collection of the Art Gallery of New South Wales

Saint Michael Vanquishing Satan. Artist: Maffei, Francesco (ca 1600-1660)
Saint Michael Vanquishing Satan. Found in the collection of Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

Papaver (Poppy), two varieties
Two varieties of Papaver (Poppy) -- Papaver flore pleno rubrum (Double Red) and Papaver Eraticum rubrum (Wild Red), drawn by Basilius Besler (1561-1629)

Telegram from Queen
The Queen sends a thank-you telegram to the earl of Bessborough, patron of the Chichester Festival. Date: 1962

King Zogs Sisters
MYZEJEN ZOGU & RUHIJE ZOGU Two of the 6 sisters of King Zog of Albania. Princess Myzejen (1909-1969) was patron of sports and Princess Ruhije (1910-1948) was patron of arts

Saint Dominic
Vintage engraving of Saint Dominic, also known as Dominic of Osma and Dominic of Caleruega, often called Dominic de Guzman and Domingo Felix de GuzmAan (August 8, 1170 a August 6, 1221)

Saint Crispin
SAINT CRISPIN Patron saint of tanners and shoemakers : his feast-day is also the date of the battle of Agincourt, as Shakespeare reminds us. Date: circa 285

Saint Antoninus of Pamiers. Christian missionary and martyr
Saint Antoninus of Pamiers. Early Christian missionary and martyr. Patron saint of the cities of Pamiers (France), Palencia and Medina del Campo (Spain). Portrait. Illustration by Llanta

The Sacred Exchange between Saint Francis and Lady Poverty par Francesco di Giorgio Martini (1439-1501)
FIA5404827 The Sacred Exchange between Saint Francis and Lady Poverty par Francesco di Giorgio Martini (1439-1501). Tempera on panel, 1480, Alte Pinakothek, Munich by Martini

Tobias and the Angel, ca 1470-1475. Creator: Verrocchio, Andrea del (1437-1488)
Tobias and the Angel, ca 1470-1475. Found in the Collection of National Gallery, London

Saint Jerome, ca 1606. Found in the Collection of Galleria Borghese, Rome

The Apostle Saint James the Great. Artist: El Greco, Dominico (1541-1614)
The Apostle Saint James the Great. Found in the collection of Museo del Greco, Toledo

Landscape with Tobias and the Angel. Artist: Brueghel, Jan, the Younger (1601-1678)
Landscape with Tobias and the Angel. Found in the collection of Szepmuveszeti Muzeum, Budapest

Saint Cecilia, 1823. Artist: Drager, Anton Josef (1794-1833)
Saint Cecilia, 1823. Found in the collection of the Schlossmuseum Weilburg

Saint Honorius
SAINT HONORIUS (French : Saint Honore), patron of bakers Date: ? - c.600

St Camillo De Lellis
SAINT CAMILLO DE LELLIS Patron saint of the sick

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"The Patron: A Guardian Angel and a Source of Inspiration" In the world of art, religion, and even nightlife, the concept of a patron has played an influential role throughout history. From The Fall of the Damned by Rubens to The Fall of the Rebel Angels by Bruegel, patrons have often been depicted as guardian angels guiding humanity through its trials and tribulations. One such example is Honorius Patron Saint, who symbolizes divine protection and guidance. Just like Harry's New York bar in Paris served as a haven for artists seeking inspiration in the 1920s, these patrons offer solace and support to those in need. Saint Francis of Assisi found his patronage from nature itself, becoming known as the patron saint of animals and ecology. Meanwhile, Saint Fiacre found solace in cultivating gardens as he became associated with horticulture. The power of patrons extends beyond religious figures; they can also be found within political realms. Saint Yves was revered as a protector for lawyers and judges during medieval times when justice needed safeguarding. Artists too sought their own patrons to sustain their creative endeavors. Antonello da Messina's masterpiece depicts Saint Jerome immersed in his study - perhaps inspired by his own benefactor who supported him on this artistic journey. Even hunting had its patron saint - St Hubert - whose image was immortalized by Durer. This connection between spirituality and outdoor pursuits highlights how diverse patronages can be. And let us not forget about women saints like Saint Brigid of Ireland who embodied strength amidst adversity while advocating for equality among genders. Beyond spiritual or artistic realms lies another type of patronage - that provided by organizations such as Licensed Victuallers Asylum which offered refuge to those facing hardships within the hospitality industry. Throughout history, whether it be through heavenly intervention or human generosity, patrons have acted as guardians watching over individuals or communities in various aspects of life.