Sabbath Collection

GOYA: WITCHES SABBATH. The Witches Sabbath. Oil on canvas, 1795-98, by Francisco Goya

Rules to be Observed by a Victorian Family -- a typical summary of Victorian values, with advice including: Waste Not, Want Not; Do everything at its proper time; Be punctual, be regular

Healing on Sunday
The priests aren t best pleased when Jesus heals on Sunday, but he explains that the sabbath was made for man and not vice versa

The Sabbath Breakers, two men caught playing golf on the Sabbath (colour litho)
7200981 The Sabbath Breakers, two men caught playing golf on the Sabbath (colour litho) by Dollman, John Charles (1851-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sabbath Breakers)

Witches Sabbath by Francisco de Goya
Francisco de Goya (1746-1828). Spanish romantic painter. Witches Sabbath, 1821-1823. Detail. Prado Museum. Madrid. Spain

The Walnut Tree in Benevento (the Witches Sabbath), 1822-26 (w / c on paper)
6200541 The Walnut Tree in Benevento (the Witches Sabbath), 1822-26 (w/c on paper) by Bagetti, Giuseppe Pietro (1764-1831); Private Collection; (add.info.: Giuseppe Pietro Bagetti)

Metamorphosis - black cats transforming themselves into witches
CHT163096 Metamorphosis - black cats transforming themselves into witches, late 19th century (colour litho) by Steinlen, Theophile Alexandre (1859-1923); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Stanton Drew Stones
Stanton Drew Stone Circle, ancient standing stones in Somerset, England, said to be a wedding party, turned into stone by the Devil for dancing on the Sabbath. Date: BC

The First Passover Feast. Artist: Beuckelaer, Huybrecht (active 1563-1584)
The First Passover Feast. Private Collection

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The lightning of a Menorah, 1850
3330763 The lightning of a Menorah, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the lightning of a Menorah (Sabbath Lights) on the first day of the Sabbath

A group of witches and warlocks dancing with the Devil at the Sabbath from Compendium Maleficarum
3330025 A group of witches and warlocks dancing with the Devil at the Sabbath from Compendium Maleficarum; (add.info.: Woodcut depicting a group of witches)

Italian witches metamorphosing into cats during night meetings Engraving from Louis Figuier 1887 Private collection
ELD4842732 Italian witches metamorphosing into cats during night meetings Engraving from Louis Figuier 1887 Private collection; (add.info)

Blowing the Shofar, 1850
3330755 Blowing the Shofar, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving titled 'Blowing the Shofar'. A shofar is a Jewish ritual musical instrument, used to proclaim a new King's anointment)

Satan on his throne addressing witches and warlocks gathered for the Sabbath from Compendium Maleficarum
3330019 Satan on his throne addressing witches and warlocks gathered for the Sabbath from Compendium Maleficarum; (add.info)

Sabbath and Festival Candlesticks, mid-19th century (silver: cast, die-stamped, chased, engraved)
7082874 Sabbath and Festival Candlesticks, mid-19th century (silver: cast, die-stamped, chased, engraved); 20.3 each cm; North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh, USA; North Carolina Museum of Art .

Mayflower pelerins observing the Sabbath rite (Sunday religious service) on Clark Island, Cape Cod, Massachusetts
NWI4966029 Mayflower pelerins observing the Sabbath rite (Sunday religious service) on Clark Island, Cape Cod, Massachusetts

An innkeeper being reprimanded for not observing the Sabbath
3330051 An innkeeper being reprimanded for not observing the Sabbath; (add.info.: Woodcut depicting an innkeeper being reprimanded for not observing the Sabbath)

Blowing the Shofar, 1850
3330011 Blowing the Shofar, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving titled 'Blowing the Shofar'. A shofar is a Jewish ritual musical instrument, used to proclaim a new King's anointment)

18th Century European Jewish family, 1868
1575290 18th Century European Jewish family, 1868; (add.info.: 18th Century European Jewish family, prepare to celebrate the beginning of the Sabbath c1868.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Early Morning Service (engraving)
8642809 Early Morning Service (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Early Morning Service. Illustration for The Quiver (1889).); © Look and Learn.

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A group of witches and warlocks dancing with the Devil at the Sabbath from Compendium Maleficarum
3330024 A group of witches and warlocks dancing with the Devil at the Sabbath from Compendium Maleficarum; (add.info.: Woodcut depicting a group of witches)

Witches riding their broom in the moonlight Engraving from "Germania" by Johannes Scherr 1880 Private
ELD4931156 Witches riding their broom in the moonlight Engraving from "Germania" by Johannes Scherr 1880 Private collection; (add.info)

Saul and the Witch of Endor, 1526. Creator: Jacob Cornelisz. van Oostsanen
Saul and the Witch of Endor, 1526. Other Title(s): Saul and the Witch of Endor

Christ with the Disciples in the Corn-Field... 1850. Creator: Unknown
Christ with the Disciples in the Corn-Field - painted by Henry Warren - Exhibition of the New Society of Painters in Water-Colours [in London], 1850. Painting by...Mr

Witches Sabbath, 1616. Creator: Frans Francken II
Witches Sabbath, 1616

Lighting the Lamps, Jewish Sabbath Eve - The Family Friend magazine March 1874 Date: 1874

The Witches Sabbath or The Witches, 1797-1798, by Goya
Francisco de Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828). Spanish painter. The Witches Sabbath or The Witches, 1797-1798. Lazaro Galdiano Museum. Madrid. Spain

The Witches Sabbath, 1797-1798, by Goya
Francisco de Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828). Spanish painter. The Witches Sabbath, 1797-1798. Lazaro Galdiano Museum. Madrid. Spain

Music cover, Sabbath Recreations No. 4, a Collection of Sacred Airs for the Pianoforte, arranged by J Pridham, with a view of St Paul's Cathedral, London Date: 19th century

SWISS FAMILY ROBINSON
DIE SCHWEIZERISCHE ROBINSON Mr & Mrs Robinson and their four sons sit down for the Sabbath Lecture. Date: First published 1812

EVIL-DOERS PUNISHED
A man who took the name of God in vain, and another who violated the Sabbath by plucking a few straws in the fields, are stoned to death - such is God's Law !

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Jewish woman lighting the Sabbath, 17th century (engraving)
3775083 Jewish woman lighting the Sabbath, 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: Jewish woman lighting the Sabbath lights Drawing from 1695 Amsterdam Passover Haggadah GDeutschenJuden p)

Representation of a Sabbath scene assembled by witches presidee by satan giving rise to orgies (sabbath gathering)
ELD4943650 Representation of a Sabbath scene assembled by witches presidee by satan giving rise to orgies (sabbath gathering)

Sabbath scene (black mass) with a goat and witches riding brooms. Minature from the manuscript "Sermo contra
JLJ4660962 Sabbath scene (black mass) with a goat and witches riding brooms. Minature from the manuscript "Sermo contra sectam vaudensium" (folio1) written by Jean Tinctor, (d)

Sabbath and Festival Candelabrum ("Growing Candelabrum"), mid 19th century (silver: machine cut;brass)
7082880 Sabbath and Festival Candelabrum (" Growing Candelabrum" ), mid 19th century (silver: machine cut; brass: machine cut, turned, gold-plated) by Greenvurcel

A child thats born on the Sabbath day... (litho)
6005988 A child thats born on the Sabbath day... (litho) by Billinghurst, Percy James (1871-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: A child thats born on the Sabbath day, / Is fair, and wise)

A Beautiful Sunday on the Banks of the Seine; un Beau Dimanche au Bord de la Seine, (oil on canvas)
652398 A Beautiful Sunday on the Banks of the Seine; un Beau Dimanche au Bord de la Seine, (oil on canvas) by Montezin, Pierre Eugene (1874-1946); 73.4x92.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

All the worlds a stage, and men and women merely players. Vide Shakespeare (engraving)
7172228 All the worlds a stage, and men and women merely players. Vide Shakespeare (engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac (1756-1811) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: All the worlds a stage)

"Sir Andews measure will not meet the views of those who dinners hot on Sunday lose,
7172219 " Sir Andews measure will not meet the views of those who dinners hot on Sunday lose, and, if restricted by this pye-house Saint, the crowd who bake

Privilege of the entree granted to Aristocracy, not to necessity (engraving)
7172226 Privilege of the entree granted to Aristocracy, not to necessity (engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac (1756-1811) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Lords gifts turned into Short Commons (engraving)
7172223 The Lords gifts turned into Short Commons (engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac (1756-1811) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lords gifts turned into Short Commons)

Conservation of rotten boroughs, & preservation of plebeian limbs very different (engraving)
7172227 Conservation of rotten boroughs, & preservation of plebeian limbs very different (engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac (1756-1811) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A tavern changed into a pump! A type of times to come (engraving)
7172225 A tavern changed into a pump! A type of times to come (engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac (1756-1811) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A tavern changed into a pump)

Jesus Christ teaching about the Sabbath (engraving)
7172440 Jesus Christ teaching about the Sabbath (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus Christ teaching about the Sabbath (Luke 6)

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"Sabbath: A Time for Reflection, Rest, and Rituals" The concept has been depicted in various forms throughout history, capturing the essence of this sacred day. One such portrayal is Francisco Goya's captivating masterpiece "Goya: Witches Sabbath. " Painted between 1795-98, it explores the mystical realm where witches gather under moonlit skies. In stark contrast to this dark interpretation, Victorian families adhered to strict rules on their Sabbath observance. These rules aimed to maintain a pious and disciplined lifestyle. They believed in dedicating Sundays solely to prayer, reflection, and family time as seen in "Rules to be Observed by a Victorian Family. " For many cultures around the world, healing on Sunday holds great significance, and is a day when individuals seek solace from physical ailments or find spiritual rejuvenation through rituals specific to their beliefs. However, not everyone abided by these traditions. In "The Sabbath Breakers, " two men were caught playing golf on this holy day - an act considered sacrilegious at that time. Returning once again to Goya's artistry, his painting "Witches Sabbath" transports us into a world filled with enchantment and mystery. The artist masterfully captures the allure of witchcraft while leaving room for our imagination to wander within its depths. Moving away from paintings but still exploring the theme of they are Stanton Drew Stones - ancient megaliths that have stood tall for centuries. These stones hold secrets of forgotten rituals performed during sacred gatherings. Another intriguing depiction comes from Huybrecht Beuckelaer's artwork titled "The First Passover Feast. " This piece takes us back in time as we witness the Jewish community celebrating one of their most significant religious events - commemorating liberation from slavery. Shifting gears yet again brings us closer to modern times with "Lighting the Lamps. " This image portrays Jewish families preparing for the Sabbath eve, a time when they light candles to welcome this holy day.