Prayer Book Collection

Princess Elizabeth, later Queen, c1547, (1902). Portrait of the future Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603) aged 14, before she was expected to be queen

The Death of Saint Clare, c. 1400 / 1410. Creator: Master of Heiligenkreuz
The Death of Saint Clare, c. 1400/1410

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

Orthodox monks prayer book, Mount Athos, Greece, Europe

Monk holding Buddhist prayer book, Rumtek Gompa, Gangtok, Sikkim, India, Asia

Catherine de Vendome, wife of Jean d'Estrees, grand master of the French artillery, d.1567
FLO4571054 Catherine de Vendome, wife of Jean d'Estrees, grand master of the French artillery, d.1567. Handcoloured lithograph after a miniature in a prayer book in Roger de Gaignieres portfolio

John Knox (1505-1572), 1870 (engraving)
864673 John Knox (1505-1572), 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: John Knox (1505-1572) Scottish Protestant (Calvinist) reformer

Unknown prelate from the 17th century, called Bishop Hans Brask. Creator: Anon
Unknown prelate from the 17th century, called Bishop Hans Brask, Unknown date

Hedvig Ulrika Taube (1714-1744) also Countess von Hessenstein, c1735. Creator: Lorens Pasch the Elder
Hedvig Ulrika Taube (1714-1744) also Countess von Hessenstein, c1735

The Annunciation, 1497. Creator: Unknown
The Annunciation, 1497. From Horae (a book of hours). Inscribed by Philipp Melanchthon

Lady Mary Howard, c1540. Creator: Unknown
Lady Mary Howard, c1540

German Peasant Girl with Prayer Book, 1856. Creator: Wilhelm Hahn
German Peasant Girl with Prayer Book, 1856

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

Young Lady, called Lucrezia Cenci, c1570. Creators: Unknown, Scipione Pulzone
Young Lady, called Lucrezia Cenci, c1570

Praying Woman, c19th century. Creator: Unknown
Praying Woman, c19th century

Unknown woman, possibly Anna Charlotta Kruuse af Verchou (1689-1766), 18th century. Creator: Anders Bergius
Unknown woman, possibly Anna Charlotta Kruuse af Verchou (1689-1766), 18th century

Krystyna Eufemia Radzivill (1598-1657), Abbess at the Benedictine convent in Nesviz. Creator: Unknown
Krystyna Eufemia Radzivill (1598-1657), Abbess at the Benedictine convent in Nesviz, Unknown date

Church service with girls, 1830-1889. Creator: Jan Fabius
Church service with girls, 1830-1889

The Annunciation, c1524. Creator: Master Jean de Mauléon
The Annunciation, c1524. Illustration from a Book of Hours

Portrait of Magdalena de Cuyper, c.1635-c.1636. Creator: Jacob Jordaens
Portrait of Magdalena de Cuyper, c.1635-c.1636

Self-portrait of Jan Brandes, 1789. Creator: Jan Brandes
Self-portrait of Jan Brandes, 1789. Dressed as a pastor, with Luther's book in hand

Prayer book in Dutch, c.1430. Creator: Unknown
Prayer book in Dutch, c.1430

Early to Church, 1861. Creator: August Allebe
Early to Church, 1861

Manuscript with handwriting, possibly from a book of hours, c.1500-c.1599. Creator: Anon
Manuscript with handwriting, possibly from a book of hours, c.1500-c.1599

Madonna and Child, 1500-1523. Creators: Guillaume Courtois, Jacques Courtois
Madonna and Child, 1500-1523

The Interrupted Prayer, 1850-1904. Creator: Christoffel Bisschop
The Interrupted Prayer, 1850-1904

The Tree of Jesse, from a book of hours, 1505/10. Creator: Thielmann Kerver
The Tree of Jesse, from a book of hours, 1505/10

Visitation, from the Book of Hours, n.d. Creator: Thielmann Kerver
Visitation, from the Book of Hours, n.d

Annunciation, from a book of hours, 1505/10. Creator: Thielmann Kerver
Annunciation, from a book of hours, 1505/10

Illuminated Initial "H" from a Prayerbook, 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Illuminated Initial "H" from a Prayerbook, 15th century

Portrait of a Woman, possibly Elsje van Houweningen, Wife of Willem van Velden, 1656. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Woman, possibly Elsje van Houweningen, Wife of Willem van Velden, 1656

Portrait of Margarita Courten (1564-1640), 1625. Creator: Salomon Mesdach
Portrait of Margarita Courten (1564-1640), 1625

Portrait of a Woman, 1603. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Woman, 1603

Portrait of Andries Bicker, 1642. Creator: Bartholomeus van der Helst
Portrait of Andries Bicker, 1642. Other Title(s): Andries Bicker (1586-1652), Trader with Russia and Burgomaster of Amsterdam

Interior of a Dutch Church, 1659. Creator: Rutger van Langevelt
Interior of a Dutch Church, 1659

Missal for Passau, 1505. Creators: Hans Burgkmair, the Elder, Erhard Ratdolt
Missal for Passau, 1505

La prière, mid-late 19th century. Creator: Auguste Dutuit
La priere, mid-late 19th century. Prayers

The Litany'; after L. Bernard Hall, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Litany'; after L. Bernard Hall, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

The International Exhibition: "The Two Friends - Sebastopol, 1855", by J. L. H. Bellange... 1862
The International Exhibition: "The Two Friends - Sebastopol, 1855", by J. L. H. Bellange, in the French Gallery, 1862

Wedding presents to Her Royal Highness Princess Alice, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Wedding presents to Her Royal Highness Princess Alice, 1862. Prayer book and casket from the Matrons of England, Bible and casket from the Maidens of England, jewelled fan

Wedding presents to Her Royal Highness Princess Alice... 1862. Creator: Unknown
Wedding presents to Her Royal Highness Princess Alice: Prayer book and casket from the Matrons of England, Bible and casket from the Maidens of England, 1862

Victorian satire, Principle and Interest
Vintage engraving of Victorian satire, Principle and Interest. Clergyman tempted by the devil with power and money

Breton Peasant Women at Mass, 1894 (oil on canvas)
NGW186836 Breton Peasant Women at Mass, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Seguin, Armand (1869-1903) (attr.to); 55.1x38.4 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

The Annunciation, ca. 1465-70. Creator: Hans Memling
The Annunciation, ca. 1465-70

Manuscript Leaf with the Crucifixion, from a Missal, ca. 1270-80. Creator: Unknown
Manuscript Leaf with the Crucifixion, from a Missal, ca. 1270-80. Jesus hangs on the cross, with the Virgin Mary and Saint John, Adam rises from a sarcophagus collecting sacrificial blood in a chalice

Russian manuscript painting, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Russian manuscript painting, (1898). Fig 1: From a Gospel of the 14th century in the Imperial Public Library. Figs 3, 12 and 13: From Psalteries in the library of the Trinity Cloister near Moscow

16th Century. Albert Durers Prayer Book, 1862. From The Book of Ornamental Alphabets - Ancient & Mediae val, by F. G. Delamotte. [E. & F. Spon, London, 1862]

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The prayer book has been a cherished companion throughout history, offering solace and guidance to individuals from all walks of life. In the hands of Princess Elizabeth, later Queen, in 1547, it symbolized her devotion and faith during tumultuous times. The Von Erlach Holy Shroud Prayerbook, written in Latin and German, served as a bridge between languages and cultures, uniting believers in their shared reverence. Artistic masterpieces like "The Death of Saint Clare" by the Master of Heiligenkreuz showcased the profound impact that prayer had on religious figures throughout centuries. Even renowned figures like John Wesley found solace in prayer as depicted in his portrait from 1788. From East to West, the power of prayer transcended borders. A monk holding a Buddhist prayer book at Rumtek Gompa in Sikkim exemplified how spirituality knows no boundaries. Orthodox monks on Mount Athos carried their precious prayer books as they sought enlightenment amidst Greece's serene landscapes. Prayer also found its way into artistic expressions such as May Prinsep's captivating painting titled "Prayer, " capturing the essence of devotion through brushstrokes. Victorian satire brought humor to this sacred practice with illustrations like "Principle and Interest, " reminding us that even serious matters could be lighthearted at times. Throughout time, prayers have been immortalized within illuminated manuscripts such as Hans Memling's exquisite portrayal of "The Annunciation. " Russian manuscript paintings further showcased the beauty and intricacy devoted to these spiritual texts. One notable example is Albert Durer's Prayer Book from the 16th century which continues to captivate viewers with its delicate craftsmanship even today. These diverse examples remind us that regardless of time or place, prayers have remained an integral part of human existence – providing comfort, hope, and connection across generations.