Religion Collection (page 2)

Count of St Germain, French alchemist
Count of St Germain (c.1712-1784), French alchemist. St Germain was a French courtier and adventurer who rose to prominence in Europe in the mid-18th century

Roman statue of Asclepius. The cult of the deity of Greek medicine, known as Asclepius, dates from the 6th century BC. Asclepius is represented in statues holding a staff around which a serpent

Roman memento mori mosaic. Mosaics consist of small pieces of coloured glass or stone, used to form an image or pattern on a floor or wall

John Calvin portrait. Hand-colored engraving

Pantheon interior, ancient Rome
Interior of the Pantheon in ancient Rome. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Most Holy Trinity Church, Bermondsey ME001036
Most Holy Trinity Church, Bermondsey, London. Pen and ink sketch, by Peter Anson, of the exterior from the street with people and tram. 1939

Hot air balloon over the Temples of Bagan at dawn, Myanmar, November 2012

ELIJAH MUHAMMAD (1897-1975). African American leader of the Nation of Islam. Addressing a convention in Chicago; Muhammad Ali is seated to the left. Photograph, 1967

Winchester Cathedral Priory IC263_001
Reconstruction drawing depicting an aerial view of Winchester Cathedral Priory as it may have appeared at the time of the Dissolution, circa 1540

Hailes Abbey DP184773
HAILES ABBEY, Winchcombe, Gloucestershire. The chapter house viewed from the north east

Fountains Abbey, Yorkshire, England

Islamic carvings, Alhambra, Spain
Islamic carvings, Alhambra, Granada, Spain. These carvings are in the Hall of the two Sisters. Alhambra is a walled city and fortress

APHRODITE / VENUS. Detail of Venus. Canvas, by Sandro Botticelli
APHRODITE/VENUS. Detail of Venus. Canvas, by Sandro Botticelli

Rievaulx Abbey K100008
RIEVAULX ABBEY, North Yorkshire. View down onto the abbey, seen from Rievaulx Terrace

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Sri Lanka Colombo Face of Golden Buddha on Lotus Road

Whitby Abbey J850254
WHITBY ABBEY, North Yorkshire. Exterior view at sunset

Mount Grace Priory J930091
MOUNT GRACE PRIORY, North Yorkshire. View of the Priory Church from the South West with daffodils in the foreground

Battle Abbey engraving N070794
BATTLE ABBEY, East Sussex. The South West View of Battel Abby in the County of Sussex by Samuel and Nathaniel Buck, 1737

Roche Abbey J890254
ROCHE ABBEY, Maltby, South Yorkshire. Pulpitum, quire & transepts

Sherborne Abbey DP114047
Sherborne Abbey, Dorset. Abbey Church of St Mary the Virgin

General view of St Pirans Oratory with railings, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. 1905
A view of the Oratory exposed in the dunes and surrounded by the Victorian railings. Taken before the excavations of 1910

St Clether Chapel before restoration, Cornwall. Between 1895 and 1900
The Holy Well at St Clether Chapel before the chapel was rebuilt between 1895 and 1900 by Reverend Sabine Baring-Gould of Lewtrenchard. The photograph shows that the altar remained intact

Rievaulx Abbey DP169301
RIEVAULX ABBEY, North Yorkshire. Church, North and South Transepts showing Nave in centre with Gallillee Porch in foreground, view from west

Red torii gate tunnel at Fushimi Inari Shinto shrine in Kyoto, Japan

St Roberts Church, Morpeth ME001116
ST ROBERTS CHURCH, Oldgate, Morpeth, Northumberland. Pen and ink sketch showing the exterior from the north west. 1934 sketch by Peter Anson

David Hume, Scottish philosopher
David Hume (1711-1776). Historical artwork of the Scottish enlightenment philosopher, historian and economist David Hume. Hume opposed the rationalists such as Descartes in believing that human

Mormons cutting stone for their temple, Utah
Quarrying stone for the Mormon Temple in Salt Lake City, Utah, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Saint Clare statue, St Francis of Assisi churchyard, Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico. Digital photograph

St Bernard of Clairvaux
Saint Bernard of Clairvaux. Digitally colored engraving

Parthenon in ancient Athens
The Parthenon atop the Acropolis at the height of Athens power, 400s BC. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

England, County Durham, Durham City. Durham Cathedral, situated above the river banks of the River Wear

Beverley Minster N100030
BEVERLEY MINSTER, East Riding of Yorkshire. Exterior of the West Front

Ely Cathedral J910537
ELY CATHEDRAL, Ely, Cambridgeshire. View of the East end

Southwell Minster a98_16670
Southwell Minster, Nottinghamshire. The west front of St Mary the Virgin Minster as seen from the gateway. The minster was established by Archbishop Oskytel of York in 956 AD but the present building

St Pauls Cathedral EAW011371
ST PAULs CATHEDRAL, London. Aerial view. In this photograph of October 1947 the Cathedral still survives, but the widespread devastation caused by bombing during the Second World War is apparent in

Battle Abbey J070060
BATTLE ABBEY, East Sussex. Interior view. Vaulted north chamber of the East Range which was perhaps the Monks Common Room

The Nave at St Augustines Abbey J990018
ST AUGUSTINEs ABBEY, Canterbury, Kent. Interior View. Reconstruction drawing of the nave of the abbey church by Peter Urmston

Whitby Abbey at sunset N080808
WHITBY ABBEY, North Yorkshire. Floodlit view of the abbey at sunset from across the pond

Gloucester Cathedral N000044
GLOUCESTER CATHEDRAL, Gloucestershire. Detail of the crossing tower from the south west

Whitby Abbey N080548
WHITBY ABBEY, North Yorkshire. Early morning view of the Abbey across the fishpond

Rievaulx Abbey J870075
RIEVAULX ABBEY, North Yorkshire. View from the hillside

Madonna and Child J990106
ELTHAM PALACE, London. " Madonna and Child " after DOLCI Carlo (1616-86)

Byland Abbey J940485
BYLAND ABBEY, North Yorkshire. Reconstruction drawing by Alan Sorrell showing the abbey as it might have appeared in the year 1539

Castle Acre Priory J940262
CASTLE ACRE PRIORY, Norfolk. Reconstruction drawing as it might have appeared in 1537 by Alan Sorrell

Reculver Towers N060974
RECULVER TOWERS AND ROMAN FORT, Kent. Twin 12th-century church towers in late afternoon sunshine with scattered clouds

Reculver Towers N060972
RECULVER TOWERS AND ROMAN FORT, Kent. Twin 12th-century church towers bathed in the warm glow of the setting sun at low tide

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WESTMINSTER ABBEY, London. Aerial view

Fountains Abbey engraving N070733
FOUNTAINS ABBEY, North Yorkshire. The South View of the Ruins of Fountains Abbey in Skeldale; three Miles from Rippon by Samuel and Nathaniel Buck

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"Religion: A Tapestry of Faith, Art, and History" From the haunting imagery of "The Wicker Man" UK One Sheet poster to the intricate illustrations in the Book of Kells depicting St. Matthew, religion weaves a captivating narrative through time. The delicate strokes of Durer's artistry bring forth a sense of devotion in his masterpiece, the Praying Hands. Marvel at the architectural brilliance captured in Filippo Brunelleschi's cross-section design for Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral in Florence. This contemporary drawing by Lodovico Cardi da Cigoli reveals how faith can inspire breathtaking creations that stand as testaments to human ingenuity. In Jesus calming the storm on the Sea of Galilee, find solace amidst life's tempestuous trials. Witnessed through reflections upon Angkor Wat Temple mirrored on Siem Reap's tranquil lake, spirituality embraces nature and finds harmony within its surroundings. Odin sits regally upon his throne, reminding us that religious beliefs transcend borders and cultures throughout history. Glastonbury Tor stands tall as an ancient beacon where spirituality meets earthly wonders. St Pancras Old Church whispers tales from centuries past; its walls hold secrets known only to those who seek solace within its hallowed grounds. The Salem witch trials' court records serve as reminders of humanity's struggle with fear and intolerance when confronted with differing beliefs. Behold Athena standing proudly in her Parthenon sanctuary—a symbol of wisdom and strength revered by ancient Athens—reminding us that religion has shaped civilizations since time immemorial. As you stroll down Downshire Hill or explore Hampstead’s streetscape, contemplate how religion intertwines with daily life—offering guidance and purpose to individuals across diverse communities worldwide. Religion is not merely a concept but an ever-evolving tapestry woven from threads connecting humanity to something greater than ourselves—an expression of our deepest hopes, fears, aspirations, and the quest for meaning.