Sainthood Collection

Saints Paraskeve, Gregory the Theologian, John Chrysostom and Basil the Great, early 15th century. From the Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia

Beginning of St Luke's Gospel, 1894 (print)
3786795 Beginning of St Luke's Gospel, 1894 (print); (add.info.: Beginning of St Luke's Gospel - from the Lindisfarne Gospel. 720 A.D. A Short History of the English People, Volume I)

St John the Baptist Preaching in the Desert
3788428 St John the Baptist Preaching in the Desert; (add.info.: St John the Baptist Preaching in the Desert - engraved print, first half of 19th century)

Rocky Landscape with Saint Francis, early 17th century. Artist: Abraham Govaerts
Rocky Landscape with Saint Francis, early 17th century. From a private collection

Saint Anne with the Christ Child, the Virgin, and Saint John the Baptist, c1511. Artist: Hans Baldung
Saint Anne with the Christ Child, the Virgin, and Saint John the Baptist, c1511. From the Washington National Gallery of Art, USA

CORNELIS BEUDIN (1615? - 1650), (also known as Godinez) French Jesuit missionary in Mexico, who was privileged to die for his faith though he failed to make sainthood

Franciscan - from drawing by Matthew Paris
3787848 Franciscan - from drawing by Matthew Paris; (add.info.: Franciscan - from drawing by Matthew Paris. Member of Roman Catholic religious order founded by Saint Francis of Assisi)

Pope Gregory I
3785983 Pope Gregory I by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Pope Gregory I - sending missionaries to convert England to Christianity)

St. Stephen preaching
3785980 St. Stephen preaching by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: St. Stephen preaching - from fresco painting by Fra Angelico in the chapel of Nicholas V, in the Vatican, Italy)

The Sanctification of a Woman (tempera on panel)
BRN194368 The Sanctification of a Woman (tempera on panel) by Spanish School, (15th century); The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The solemn ceremony in St. Peters for the sanctification of Joan of Arc (colour litho)
2808899 The solemn ceremony in St. Peters for the sanctification of Joan of Arc (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The solemn ceremony in St)

Canonisation of saints in St Peters Church, Rome, 1712 (engraving)
972302 Canonisation of saints in St Peters Church, Rome, 1712 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canonisation of saints in St Peters Church, Rome, 1712)

St. Nicholas of Tolentino (c. 1246-1305) Protecting Empoli from the Plague
BAT192536 St. Nicholas of Tolentino (c.1246-1305) Protecting Empoli from the Plague, 1445 (tempera with gilding on panel) by Bicci di Lorenzo, (1373-1452); S

A sumptuous and original function of the Greek rite in the Hall of Beatifications in the Vatican
2815091 A sumptuous and original function of the Greek rite in the Hall of Beatifications in the Vatican, with the Pope present (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Pope in St. Peters (colour litho)
2778244 The Pope in St. Peters (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pope in St. Peter s)

Bernadette Soubirous (colour photo)
3096186 Bernadette Soubirous (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bernadette Soubirous. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Saint James Cures a Blind Man, from "The Story of Saints James
Saint James Cures a Blind Man, from " The Story of Saints James and Christopher in the Eremitani Chapel", 1776

Title page: Homage to Mantegna, from "The Story of Saints James
Title page: Homage to Mantegna, from " The Story of Saints James and Christopher in the Eremitani Chapel", 1776

The Martyrdom of Saint Christopher, from "The Story of Saints James
The Martyrdom of Saint Christopher, from " The Story of Saints James and Christopher in the Eremitani Chapel", 1776

Saint Sebastian, between 1493 and 1494. Artist: Perugino
Saint Sebastian, between 1493 and 1494. Perugino (ca. 1450-1523). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Chapel of the Carmelites, Paris, 1783. Above the altar, an angel reveals the Sacred Heart pierced with a sword (representing God the Son)

The Assumption of the Virgin, 17th / early 18th century. Artist: Charles de la Fosse
The Assumption of the Virgin, 17th/early 18th century. From the Musee des Beaux-Arts de Nancy, France

The Baptism of Christ, 16th century. From the Benaki Museum, Athens, Greece

The Legend of Saint Romuald, 16th century. From the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow, Russia

St Jerome, 1521. Artist: Albrecht Durer
St Jerome, 1521. From the Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga, Lisbon, Portugal

Assumption of the Virgin, c1491-1518. Artist: Vicente Gil
Assumption of the Virgin, c1491-1518. From the Museu Nacional de Machado de Castro, Portugal

Appearance of Christ to the Virgin, 1531. Artist: Garcia Fernandes
Appearance of Christ to the Virgin, 1531. Central panel from a triptych. From the Museu Nacional de Machado de Castro, Portugal

Triptych of Santa Clara, 1486. Artist: Mestre Hilarius
Triptych of Santa Clara, 1486. The panels depict Christ praying on the Mount of Olives, St Clare and the Miracle of the Safekeeping and the Lamentation of Christ

St Margaret, 15th century. From the Hungarian National Gallery, Budapest

Annunciation, 1516-1517. Artist: Jean Bellegambe
Annunciation, 1516-1517. From the Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg, Russia

Annunciation (detail), 1516-1517. Artist: Jean Bellegambe
Annunciation (detail), 1516-1517. From the Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg, Russia

Doo Lough Pass, County Mayo, Ireland

A painted ceramic mural depicting Santa Teresa praying before a cross, on a wall in Seville, Spain

St Elzear De Sabran
SAINT ELZEAR DE SABRAN - French landowner whose good life earned him sainthood : left he receives stigmata, right his marriage to the blessed Delphine is blest. Date: 1285? - 1323

Chapel of the Carmelites. Musee de St Denis, Paris. Above the altar, angel reveals the Sacred Heart pierced with a sword (representing God the Son)

Soubirous Photo
BERNADETTE SOUBIROUS, French peasant girl of Lourdes, whose claim to have encountered Jesuss mother Mary earned her sainthood but also a lot of unwelcome attention : in 1864. Date: 1844 - 1879

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"Sainthood: A Journey of Devotion and Miracles" Throughout history, the concept has captivated the hearts and minds of believers worldwide. From Saints Paraskeve, Gregory the Theologian, John Chrysostom, and Basil the Great in the early 15th century to Cornelis Beudin's portrayal of Franciscan saints in his artwork, this divine status has been revered across cultures. In a rocky landscape depicted by Abraham Govaerts during the early 17th century, we witness Saint Francis communing with nature—a testament to his unwavering faith. Meanwhile, Hans Baldung's masterpiece showcases Saint Anne surrounded by Christ Child, Virgin Mary, and Saint John the Baptist—an embodiment of familial love intertwined with spiritual devotion. Pope Gregory I stands as an influential figure in shaping sainthood as we know it today. His contributions to liturgy and theology solidified his place among those venerated for their wisdom and holiness. St. Stephen preaching fearlessly spreads God's word while engraving "The Death of the King" reminds us that even monarchs are not exempt from mortality. "The Sanctification of a Woman, " captured through tempera on panel artistry, symbolizes how ordinary individuals can achieve extraordinary sanctity through their actions and dedication to serving others selflessly. Joan of Arc's solemn ceremony at St. Peter's Church further exemplifies how sanctification transcends time—her courage immortalized through color lithography. Engraved depictions reveal canonization ceremonies held at St. Peter's Church in Rome during 1712—a testament to its historical significance as a hub for recognizing holy figures who have left indelible marks on humanity. Lastly, St Nicholas Tolentino emerges as a beacon against adversity; protecting Empoli from plague during c1246-1305 demonstrates how saints intercede on behalf of communities facing hardship.