Pilgrims Staff Collection

Reproduction of Map of Routes of St. James of Compostel, originally engraved by D
CHT179600 Reproduction of Map of Routes of St. James of Compostel, originally engraved by D.Serveaux 1648 by French School

Saint John the Baptist and Saint James the Great, 1423-1424. Creator: Giovanni Toscani
Saint John the Baptist and Saint James the Great, 1423-1424

The Upper Flights of the Spanish Steps in Rome, 1847. Creator: Julius Friedlaender
The Upper Flights of the Spanish Steps in Rome, 1847. Beggars, tourists, children, pilgrim with staff and scallop shell on cloak, artist with portfolio, locals in traditional costume

Holy Family
AGN81830 Holy Family by Pitati, Bonifazio de (Bonifacio Veronese) (c.1487-1553); 94x135.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Agnew s, London

The Beggar Boy (The Young Pilgrim), 1738 / 39. Creator: Giovanni Battista Piazzetta
The Beggar Boy (The Young Pilgrim), 1738/39

John Milton, August 1, 1797. Creator: George Quinton
John Milton, August 1, 1797

St. Andrew and St. James the Greater, detail from the Sant Emidio polyptych
BAT76651 St. Andrew and St. James the Greater, detail from the Sant Emidio polyptych, 1473 (tempera on panel) (detail of 76636) by Crivelli, Carlo (c.1430/35-1495); Sant Emidio, Ascoli Picena

St. Ursula and Four Saints (tempera on panel)
FTB165411 St. Ursula and Four Saints (tempera on panel) by Bellini, Giovanni (c.1430-1516) (and workshop); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

St. James and St. Helena (tempera on panels)
AII80535 St. James and St. Helena (tempera on panels) by Ponte, Giovanni dal (c.1385-1437/42); Galleria dell Accademia & Museo degli Strumenti Musicali, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Italian

Folio from a miniature Book of Hours, use of Rome, Bruges
492871 Folio from a miniature Book of Hours, use of Rome, Bruges, 1530-35 (tempera on vellum) (see also 492863-81) by Bening, Simon (c.1483-1561); 5.9x4.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: James)

Folio from a miniature Book of Hours, use of Rome, Bruges
492870 Folio from a miniature Book of Hours, use of Rome, Bruges, 1530-35 (tempera on vellum) (see also 492863-81) by Bening, Simon (c.1483-1561); 5.9x4.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: James)

St. James the Greater
AII79521 St. James the Greater by Garofalo, Benvenuto Tisi da (1481-1559); Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Pilgrim (A), Palmer (D), Hospitaller (B), Templar Knight (C), and Conventual Templar (E)
PILGRIM (A), PALMER (D), HOSPITALLER (B), TEMPLAR KNIGHT (C), AND CONVENTUAL TEMPLAR (E). (a, Pilgrims wallet; b, Pilgrims staff)

St. James the Great (tempera & gold leaf on panel)
XIR214102 St. James the Great (tempera & gold leaf on panel) by Taddeo di Bartolo (c.1362-c.1422) (workshop of); 65.1x34.5 cm; Musee de Tesse, Le Mans, France; Italian, out of copyright

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"The Pilgrim's Staff: A Symbol of Faith and Journey" The image of the pilgrim's staff has long been associated with religious devotion and spiritual journeys. In Giovanni Battista Piazzetta's painting, "The Beggar Boy (The Young Pilgrim), " we see a young boy holding a staff as he embarks on his pilgrimage, symbolizing his commitment to the Holy Family. Another depiction of the pilgrim's staff can be found in George Quinton's portrait of John Milton. As an influential writer and devout Christian, Milton is portrayed holding a staff, representing his own personal journey through faith and literature. In the Sant Emidio polyptych, St. Andrew and St. James the Greater are depicted with their iconic staves. These apostles were known for spreading Christianity throughout different regions, using their staffs as tools for guidance and protection along their missionary journeys. Maps have also played a significant role in guiding pilgrims on their way to sacred destinations like Santiago de Compostela. The reproduction of the Map of Routes shows us how travelers relied on these maps to navigate their path towards spiritual enlightenment. Artworks such as "St. Ursula and Four Saints" and "St. James and St. Helena" depict saints carrying staves during their respective pilgrimages or missions, emphasizing the importance of this symbol in religious iconography. Even miniature books like those from Bruges' Book of Hours feature illustrations showing various types of pilgrims carrying staves - from simple wanderers to members of knightly orders like Templar Knights or Hospitallers - all united by their shared purpose: seeking divine grace through physical travel. Lastly, we encounter St. James the Greater once again in another artwork where he holds his distinctive scallop shell-adorned staff while adorned with tempera & gold leaf accents—a testament to both his status as patron saint of pilgrims and his own transformative journey towards spiritual enlightenment.