Religious Role Collection

Ss Pope Pius X, a portrait made on the occasion of his priestly jubilee, which is now being celebrated (colour litho)
2815168ss Pope Pius X, a portrait made on the occasion of his priestly jubilee, which is now being celebrated (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Sleeping Congregation, William Hogarth
Vintage engraving of The Sleeping Congregation, William Hogarth. Interior of a church where the congregation sleeps as the clergyman reads from the gospel

Reverend F B Mellor (b / w photo)
816690 Reverend F B Mellor (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Reverend F B Mellor in the dress of an Eastern scribe)

Saint Valentine, Saint Stephen and Saint Maximilie, 16th century (engraving)
7415654 Saint Valentine, Saint Stephen and Saint Maximilie, 16th century (engraving) by Burgkmair, Hans (c.1473-1531); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

John Henry Newman, after 1874 (oil on canvas)
MAN276855 John Henry Newman, after 1874 (oil on canvas) by Roden, William Thomas (1817-92); 127x101.3 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

St Benedict exorcises a possessed monk, 1415-20, (tempera on wood)
7146404 St Benedict exorcises a possessed monk, 1415-20, (tempera on wood) by Pietro, Nicolo di (fl.1394-1430); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Archbishop Thomas Cranmer
3784939 Archbishop Thomas Cranmer; (add.info.: Archbishop Thomas Cranmer. Protestant reformer and Archbishop of Canterbury during the reigns of Henry VIII)

Herbert Vaughan, Archbishop of Westminster, receiving the Pallium at the Brompton Oratory, London
6014135 Herbert Vaughan, Archbishop of Westminster, receiving the Pallium at the Brompton Oratory, London, 16 August 1892 (litho) by English School

The Ritualistic Prosecutions (engraving)
1060399 The Ritualistic Prosecutions (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ritualistic Prosecutions)

Maria Francisca of Savoy, Queen of Portugal, in the Convent of Our Lady of Hope, Lisbon, 1667-1668 (colour litho)
8672925 Maria Francisca of Savoy, Queen of Portugal, in the Convent of Our Lady of Hope, Lisbon, 1667-1668 (colour litho) by Gameiro

Leopold V of Austria presenting the monks of Heiligenkreuz Abbey with a relic of the True Cross, 1188 (engraving)
8625853 Leopold V of Austria presenting the monks of Heiligenkreuz Abbey with a relic of the True Cross, 1188 (engraving) by Geiger

Statuette of a priestess of Isis, from the via Tripoli, lunense marble, National Roman Museum, Palazzo Altemps, Rome
6384467 Statuette of a priestess of Isis, from the via Tripoli, lunense marble, National Roman Museum, Palazzo Altemps, Rome, Italy; Museo Nazionale Romano, Palazzo Altemps, Rome

Portrait of Francis Borgia (San Francisco de Borja, 1510-1572) (Duke of Gandia, Great of Spain)
AIS5376459 Portrait of Francis Borgia (San Francisco de Borja, 1510-1572) (Duke of Gandia, Great of Spain, and 3rd Superior General of the Jesuits) (engraving); © Iberfoto.

The Council of Nicea in 325, from the Codex Albeldense, 976 (illuminated miniature)
AIS5336703 The Council of Nicea in 325, from the Codex Albeldense, 976 (illuminated miniature); Biblioteca Monasterio del Escorial, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: The Council of Nicea in 325)

Portrait of Pedro Gonzales de Mendoza, Spanish cardinal, 1851 (engraving)
AIS5394047 Portrait of Pedro Gonzales de Mendoza, Spanish cardinal, 1851 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pedro GONZALEZ DE MENDOZA,(1428-1495)); © Iberfoto.

Portrait of a monk, 19th century (tinted lithograph)
7342143 Portrait of a monk, 19th century (tinted lithograph) by Hullmandel, Charles Joseph (1789-1850); 40.2x28.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Charlemagne's meal, c.1910 (print)
7293331 Charlemagne's meal, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Food and beverage. Monks of the Abbey Saint victor in Marseille, France, cooks a bean pot to the emperor Charlemagne (IXth cent)

The Cession of the District of Matavai in the island of Otaheite (Tahiti) to Captain James Wilson
7295686 The Cession of the District of Matavai in the island of Otaheite (Tahiti) to Captain James Wilson, 1798-99 (oil on canvas) by Smirke

The exterior of Hampton Court Palace
5308525 The exterior of Hampton Court Palace.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the exterior of Hampton Court Palace, royal palace in the borough of Richmond upon Thames, London)

Francisco Mendoza de Bobadilla, 1508 - 1566. Spanish Roman Catholic Cardinal
UIG5419948 Francisco Mendoza de Bobadilla, 1508 - 1566. Spanish Roman Catholic Cardinal. After an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, published Madrid, 1791 ©UIG/Leemage.

Priest and altar servers, historical woodcut, circa 1888
UIG5414639 Priest and altar servers, historical woodcut, circa 1888; UIG.

Juan de Ferreras y Garcia, 1652 - 1735. Spanish priest and one of the founding members of the Royal Spanish Academy in
UIG5419976 Juan de Ferreras y Garcia, 1652 - 1735. Spanish priest and one of the founding members of the Royal Spanish Academy in 1713

The infamous hat known as the Cagliostro or the Queen's necklace
5856316 The infamous hat known as the Cagliostro or the Queen's necklace.; (add.info.: The infamous hat known as the Cagliostro or the Queen's necklace)

Parish museum. Painting. Portrait of Juan de Miranda. Origin altar (Retablo de Juan de Miranda). Oil on wood. 1628
6267487 Parish museum. Painting. Portrait of Juan de Miranda. Origin altar (Retablo de Juan de Miranda). Oil on wood. 1628.; Museo Parroquial de Tapices de Pastrana, Guadalajara

Parish museum. Painting. Saint Francis of Assisi and brother Leon (San Francisco de Asis con el hermano Leon)
6267454 Parish museum. Painting. Saint Francis of Assisi and brother Leon (San Francisco de Asis con el hermano Leon). Signed left bottom. Oil on canvas. 17th century

Parish museum. Painting. Portrait of San Francisco de Paula. Oil on canvas. 18th century
6265868 Parish museum. Painting. Portrait of San Francisco de Paula. Oil on canvas. 18th century.; Museo Parroquial de Tapices de Pastrana, Guadalajara

Painting. Anonymous. Portrait of Soeur Marie-Therese Saliez. ACCLAMATIONS AVEC BONHEUR UNE VRAIE SOEUR DES PAUVRES
6262043 Painting. Anonymous. Portrait of Soeur Marie-Therese Saliez. ACCLAMATIONS AVEC BONHEUR UNE VRAIE SOEUR DES PAUVRES. Oil on canvas

Seven nuns martyred in Taiyuan-Fou (Taiyuan Fou) on July 9, 1900 in China: Mary Hermine (Mary Hermine) of Jesus
FGL5494372 Seven nuns martyred in Taiyuan-Fou (Taiyuan Fou) on July 9, 1900 in China: Mary Hermine (Mary Hermine) of Jesus, Mary della Pace (Maria della Pace), Maria Chiara, Mary of St

Statue of Bishop Orso. Detail of the tomb of Antonio Orso, bishop of Florence between 1301 and 1321
BEN5473571 Statue of Bishop Orso. Detail of the tomb of Antonio Orso, bishop of Florence between 1301 and 1321. Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence

Republic of Venice: Decision of the Council of 40 Senators of Venice (Council of Forty also known as Quarantia or)
BEN5481293 Republic of Venice: Decision of the Council of 40 Senators of Venice (Council of Forty also known as Quarantia or Quarantia). Extract from the registers of May 3, 1761

History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier
7209622 History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier, chaplain of the duke of Burgundy, late 14th-early 15th century. 22m x 2m

Tapestry. History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere (Tapisseries de saint Piat et de saint Eleuthere)
7209575 Tapestry. History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere (Tapisseries de saint Piat et de saint Eleuthere), also called tapestry of Arras (la tenture d'Arras)

Sacrificing a bull in Ancient Greece
7243344 Sacrificing a bull in Ancient Greece.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sacrificing a bull in Ancient Greece. Late 19th century work from an unidentified artist.); Photo © Ken Welsh

Courtyard and trees of the Thoronet Abbey
7125793 Courtyard and trees of the Thoronet Abbey; (add.info.: Courtyard and trees of the Thoronet Abbey. Abbey church Cistercian abbey built in the late twelfth and early thirteenth century)

Thoronet Abbey. The Abbey church
7125790 Thoronet Abbey. The Abbey church; (add.info.: The Thoronet abbey. The Abbey church. Bell tower, apse and cemetery. Cistercian abbey built in the late twelfth and early thirteenth century)

Thoronet Abbey. The Abbey church
7125788 Thoronet Abbey. The Abbey church; (add.info.: The Thoronet abbey. The Abbey church. Cistercian abbey built in the late twelfth and early thirteenth century)

Thoronet Abbey. The cloister
7125783 Thoronet Abbey. The cloister.; (add.info.: The Thoronet Abbey. The cloister. Cistercian abbey built in the late twelfth and early thirteenth century)

Thoronet Abbey. Pillar openings of the cloister
7125778 Thoronet Abbey. Pillar openings of the cloister; (add.info.: The Thoronet abbey. Pillar openings of the cloister. Cistercian abbey built in the late twelfth and early thirteenth century)

Thoronet Abbey. Pillar openings of the cloister
7125776 Thoronet Abbey. Pillar openings of the cloister; (add.info.: The Thoronet abbey. Pillar openings of the cloister. Cistercian abbey built in the late twelfth and early thirteenth century)

Eastern arcade of The Cloister of the Thoronet Abbey
7125766 Eastern arcade of The Cloister of the Thoronet Abbey; (add.info.: Eastern arcade of The Cloister of the Thoronet Abbey)

Garden of the Thoronet Abbey
7125761 Garden of the Thoronet Abbey; (add.info.: Garden of the Thoronet Abbey. Cistercian abbey built in the late twelfth and early thirteenth century)

Claustro Real, Batalha Monastery, Portugal (photo)
6436312 Claustro Real, Batalha Monastery, Portugal (photo); Batalha, Portugal; (add.info.: The Royal Cloister. The monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Timoleague Abbey, County Cork, Ireland, founded in 1240 (photo)
6436166 Timoleague Abbey, County Cork, Ireland, founded in 1240 (photo); (add.info.: The Franciscan Friary was founded in 1240.); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024.

Stained glass window in the Sala do Capitulo or Chapterhouse, Batalha Monastery, Portugal, 1514 (photo)
6436163 Stained glass window in the Sala do Capitulo or Chapterhouse, Batalha Monastery, Portugal, 1514 (photo); (add.info.: The window shows a triptych of Christ's Passion and dates from 1514)

Frivolity (w/c)
5669016 Frivolity (w/c) by Reynolds, Frank (1876-1953); Photo © AF Fotografie.

Capelo do Fundador, Batalha Monastery, Portugal (photo)
6436190 Capelo do Fundador, Batalha Monastery, Portugal (photo); (add.info.: The Founder's Chapel. The monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Interior, the southern chapel (chapel of St. James?), murals, 1594 (?), scene 6
7242664 Interior, the southern chapel (chapel of St. James?), murals, 1594 (?), scene 6: 'Archbishop of Reims called as arbitrator by the monks of Arras tries to convince the Count of Flanders;

First Communion, c.1880 (print)
7293303 First Communion, c.1880 (print); (add.info.: Religion. Catholic religion. Religious class before Communion. Imagery: The First Communion, Epinal (France)

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"Exploring the Religious Role: From Art to Justice" Delving into the realm of religious influence, we encounter a multitude of captivating portrayals that shed light on the significance and power held by individuals in various religious roles. In William Hogarth's masterpiece, "The Sleeping Congregation, " we witness a congregation lulled into slumber, reminding us of the responsibility bestowed upon religious leaders to awaken and guide their flock. Archbishop Thomas Cranmer stands as an emblematic figure in history, his actions shaping England's spiritual landscape during tumultuous times. Meanwhile, Pope Pius X's portrait commemorates his priestly jubilee, symbolizing the enduring dedication required for those who assume such esteemed positions. "The Ritualistic Prosecutions" engraving serves as a stark reminder that even within religious institutions, conflicts can arise. Yet amidst these challenges emerge figures like Herbert Vaughan, Archbishop of Westminster, receiving the Pallium at Brompton Oratory—an embodiment of resilience and faith. Art continues to play its part in capturing moments frozen in time; friar Hernando De Santiago immortalized on canvas reminds us of devotion through centuries past. Equally mesmerizing is Marie-Terese Antoinette de Cluzel's oil painting—a testament to both beauty and spirituality intertwined. Intriguingly contrasting this artistic representation is Fascist justice personified—Justice perched atop the Tree of Good and Evil—a chilling reminder that religion can be manipulated for sinister purposes. From portraits to tapestries depicting kings or priests like Mother Jeronima de la Fuente or Bishop Johannes von Schleinitz respectively—we are reminded that these figures hold immense authority within their respective realms. Lastly, "The Adoration of The Lamb" engraving transports us back to 1498 when art served as a medium for expressing profound reverence towards divine entities while tapestries woven with mille fleurs honor Bishop Johannes von Schleinitz further.