Pious Collection

The Angelus, 1857-1859, (1912). Artist: Jean Francois Millet
The Angelus, 1857-1859, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings, with an introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, Cassell and Company, (London, New York, Toronto, 1912)

The Angelus, 1857-1859. Artist: Jean Francois Millet
The Angelus, 1857-1859. A man and woman working in a potato field pause for prayer when they hear the bell rung in the church in the right background

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

The Infant Samuel, c1776, (1912). Artist: Sir Joshua Reynolds
The Infant Samuel, c1776, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings with an introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, (Cassell and Company, London, New York, Toronto, 1912)

Anti home Rule Postcard
KING WILLIAM III Propaganda against home rule in Ireland, celebrating William of Orange as " of glorious, pious and immortal memory" and victory at the Battle of the Boyne

The Big Buddha statue, Po Lin Monastery, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Mosaic of Jesus blessing and holding the Bible, Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

St Bernard of Clairvaux
SAINT BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX French religious who established the monastery at Clairvaux

Jan Hus with Book
JAN HUS Bohemiam religious leader who was burnt at the stake for heresy, despite his denials Date: 1372? - 1415

Old Bhutanese man turning prayer wheels in Buddhist temple, Thimphu, Bhutan, Asia

Bhutanese woman turning Buddhist prayer wheels, Trashi Chhoe Dzong, Thimphu, Bhutan, Asia

St Louis (Louis IX, King of France), 1886. Louis IX (1215-1270) became King of France in 1226. Renowned for his piety and kindness to the poor, he was canonised by Pope Boniface VIII in 1297

Saint Ursula Martyred
Saint Ursula a pious virgin who was martyred at Koln together with 11 000 other pious virgins 4th century

WILLIAM III / POSTCARD
KING WILLIAM III Propaganda against home rule in Ireland, celebrating William of Orange as of glorious, pious and immortal memory and victory at the Battle of the Boyne. Date: 1650 - 1702

Thomas Becket (c. 1118-70) washing the feet of beggars (engraving)
KW212275 Thomas Becket (c.1118-70) washing the feet of beggars (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

Mackonochie / Vfair 1870
ALEXANDER HERIOT MACKONOCHIE Ritualist clergyman

The Venerable Bede translating the last chapter of St John. The Illustration from An Outline of Christianity edited by
1275249 The Venerable Bede translating the last chapter of St John. The Illustration from An Outline of Christianity edited by As Peake et al (Waverley, c 1910.) by Penrose

Portrait of Margaret Beaufort, Countess of Richmond and Derby (1443-1509)
STC133107 Portrait of Margaret Beaufort, Countess of Richmond and Derby (1443-1509), Foundress of St. Johns College, Cambridge, from The History of Cambridge, pub. by R

Portrait of John Wesley (1703-1791) 1788 (oil on canvas)
XCF267450 Portrait of John Wesley (1703-1791) 1788 (oil on canvas) by Hamilton, William (1751-1801); 128x101.9 cm; National Portrait Gallery, London

Armand Jean le Bouthillier de Rance, 1683 (engraving)
XJF406212 Armand Jean le Bouthillier de Rance, 1683 (engraving) by Schuppen, Pierre Louis van (1627-1702); Private Collection; (add.info)

Abbot Armand-Jean le Bouthillier de Rance (1626-1700) (oil on canvas)
XIR327030 Abbot Armand-Jean le Bouthillier de Rance (1626-1700) (oil on canvas) by Rigaud, Hyacinthe Francois (1659-1743); Abbaye de la Trappe (Soligny-la-Trappe)

St. Bruno (1030-1101) Praying in the Desert, 1763 (oil on canvas)
XIR200019 St. Bruno (1030-1101) Praying in the Desert, 1763 (oil on canvas) by Restout, Jean Bernard (1732-97); 46.5x56.5 cm; Louvre, Paris

Historical Geography
5315088 Historical Geography by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Historical Geography. 1900. India. Countless pilgrims flock yearly from distant parts of India to the river Ganges)

Hindu Fakir or holy man in India; 19th century
3522579 Hindu Fakir or holy man in India; 19th century; (add.info.: Hindu Fakir or holy man in India; 19th century); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A "Grand Night" toast at Gray's Inn, London, England. The Benchers' table
3039839 A "Grand Night" toast at Gray's Inn, London, England. The Benchers' table, said to have been a gift from Elizabeth I

Line drawing of the Pious death of Abbot Lambert
1578299 Line drawing of the Pious death of Abbot Lambert; (add.info.: Line drawing of the Pious death of Abbot Lambert. His soul, a small marked naked figure)

Pauline de la Roche (engraving)
937951 Pauline de la Roche (engraving); Private Collection.

Portrait of a Member of the Alardes Family, early 16th century. Creator: Jacob Claesz van Utrecht
Portrait of a Member of the Alardes Family, early 16th century

Portrait of Jacob Jansz van der Meer (?), 1500-1509. Creator: Jan Mostaert
Portrait of Jacob Jansz van der Meer (?), 1500-1509

"Saying Grace" - from a picture by A. Neuhuys...New British Institution...1876. Creator: Unknown
"Saying Grace" - from a picture by A. Neuhuys, in the exhibition of the New British Institution, 1876. Engraving of a painting

Portrait of a Young Woman as a Saint, c1510-1520. Creator: Amico Aspertini
Portrait of a Young Woman as a Saint, c1510-1520

Portrait of Abbot Nicholas à Spira, 1563. Creator: Jacques de Poindre
Portrait of Abbot Nicholas a Spira, 1563

Portrait of Fra Lorenzo da Bergamo, 1542. Creator: Lorenzo Lotto
Portrait of Fra Lorenzo da Bergamo, 1542. The Dominican preacher Fra Lorenzo from the city of Bergamo, Italy. Dressed in the robes of his order, Fra Lorenzo is linked with St

Emperor Aurangzeb (reigned 1658-1707), c1725. Creator: Unknown
Emperor Aurangzeb (reigned 1658-1707), c1725

"The Ivory Carver" - painted by E. H. Wehnert, 1857. Creator: Unknown
"The Ivory Carver" - painted by E. H. Wehnert, 1857. Charles Boxer, an American poet of some reputation, has furnished the subject of the picture by Mr

A Mother's Blessing, 1844. Creator: Moritz Calisch
A Mother's Blessing, 1844

Portrait of King Philip III of Spain (1578-1621), c.1600. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of King Philip III of Spain (1578-1621), c.1600

Deux nus dans un paysage (recto) - Deux femmes en chapeau et étude de paysage (verso)
Deux nus dans un paysage (recto) - Deux femmes en chapeau et etude de paysage (verso), between 1890 and 1900

Esquisse pour l'église Notre-Dame-de-Clignancourt - La Présentation de la Vierge au Temple, c.1866
Esquisse pour l'eglise Notre-Dame-de-Clignancourt - La Presentation de la Vierge au Temple, c.1866. Presentation of the Virgin Mary at the Temple

Young woman at her first communion with an attendant, c1900. Creator: Elizabeth B. Brownell
Young woman at her first communion with an attendant, c1900

Piety - Love - Sorrow, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Piety - Love - Sorrow, 1854. Pressing with reverend foot the hallowed sod, Thou tread'st the earth even as the sages trod, In the old favoured days, who walked with God

Brittany in prayer, c1918. Creator: Henri Guinier
Brittany in prayer, c1918

The Pious Old Couple, c.1618. Creator: Jacob III de Gheyn
The Pious Old Couple, c.1618

Half figure of a St. bishop's, around 1480/1490. Creator: Hans Klocker
Half figure of a St. bishop's, around 1480/1490

"The Child's Prayer", by H. Lejeune, from Mr. Morby's Collection, Royal Exchange... 1862
"The Child's Prayer", by H. Lejeune, from Mr. Morby's Collection, Royal Exchange Gallery, 24, Cornhill, 1862. Mr

A Fashion-Plate from Irkutsk. Posing Was the Wife of a Justiciary Who Hosted a Group... 1904
A Fashion-Plate from Irkutsk. Posing Was the Wife of a Justiciary Who Hosted a Group of Lovers of Drawing, 1904. Boris Vasilievich Smirnov (1881-1954)

Saint Michael Triumphs over the Devil, 1468, (1946). Creator: Bartolome Bermejo
Saint Michael Triumphs over the Devil, 1468, (1946). The saint, in golden armour and holding a crystal shield, swings his sword above Satan, as the paintings patron, Antoni Joan, lord of Tous

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"Pious: A Glimpse into Devotion and Faith" In the serene masterpiece "The Angelus" by Jean Francois Millet, we witness a moment frozen in time, as two humble peasants bow their heads in prayer amidst their toil. The painting's tranquility speaks volumes about the pious nature of these individuals, finding solace and strength through their unwavering devotion. Similarly, St. Teresa of Avila's portrait captures her deep spirituality and unwavering commitment to God. Her eyes reflect an inner peace that can only be attained through a life dedicated to prayer and contemplation. "The Infant Samuel, " painted by Sir Joshua Reynolds, portrays the young prophet Samuel in a state of divine communication. This depiction reminds us of the importance of nurturing our spiritual connection from an early age, fostering piety as a foundation for a meaningful existence. An intriguing glimpse into history is found within an anti-home rule postcard that showcases religious figures like St Bernard of Clairvaux and Jan Hus with books symbolizing knowledge and enlightenment. These images serve as reminders that piety often goes hand-in-hand with intellectual curiosity and pursuit of truth. Moving eastward to Hong Kong's Po Lin Monastery, we encounter the majestic Big Buddha statue - an awe-inspiring representation of Buddhist devotion. Its sheer size commands reverence from all who visit this sacred site, reminding us that acts of piety can take many forms across different cultures. Hagia Sophia's mosaic depicting Jesus blessing while holding the Bible serves as a testament to Christianity's rich heritage in Istanbul. It encapsulates both faithfulness to scripture and compassion towards humanity – qualities synonymous with true piety. A portrait capturing Margaret Beaufort reveals her devout spirit amidst political turmoil; her gaze reflects resilience rooted in faith during challenging times. This image exemplifies how piety can provide solace even amid worldly struggles. Finally, Bhutanese men and women turning prayer wheels in Buddhist temples showcase a vibrant piety deeply ingrained in their culture.