True Cross Collection

The Battle of Montgisard, 25th November 1177, c. 1842 (oil on canvas)
XIR200589 The Battle of Montgisard, 25th November 1177, c.1842 (oil on canvas) by Lariviere, Charles-Philippe (1798-1876); 314x563 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

Byzantine Emperor Heraclius riding with the Holy Cross taken from Persian King Khosrau II visited by an angel (I)
FLO4685579 Byzantine Emperor Heraclius riding with the Holy Cross taken from Persian King Khosrau II visited by an angel (I), and Heraclius walking bearing the true cross into Jerusalem (K)

The Raising of the Cross, ca 1633-1645. Creator: Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669)
The Raising of the Cross, ca 1633-1645. Found in the collection of the Museum Bredius, Den Haag

The Raising of the Cross (Triptych, Central Panel), c. 1610. Creator: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
The Raising of the Cross (Triptych, Central Panel), c. 1610. Found in the collection of the Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedraal, Antwerpen

Saint Helena Kneeling before the True Cross, c.1582. Creator: Cesare Nebbia
Saint Helena Kneeling before the True Cross, c.1582

Saint Helen Testing the True Cross, c. 1545. Creator: Jacopo Tintoretto
Saint Helen Testing the True Cross, c. 1545

Emperor Heraclius Denied Entry into Jerusalem, 1460 / 80. Creator: Unknown
Emperor Heraclius Denied Entry into Jerusalem, 1460/80

Khosran II of Persia with Cross and dove, on his mechanical throne (colour litho)
3638271 Khosran II of Persia with Cross and dove, on his mechanical throne (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Khosran II of Persia with Cross and dove)

The Legend of the Holy Cross (tapestry)
MAE181733 The Legend of the Holy Cross (tapestry) by Flemish School; Museo Catedralicio de la Seo, Zaragoza, Spain; ePaul Maeyaert; Flemish, out of copyright

King Solomon Burying one of the Beams of the Cross, c. 1380 (fresco)
3114349 King Solomon Burying one of the Beams of the Cross, c.1380 (fresco) by Gaddi, Agnolo (c.1350-96); Santa Croce, Florence

Saint Helena (fresco)
BEN451758 Saint Helena (fresco) by Pugliani, Domenico (d.1658); Villa del Poggio Imperiale, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Sant Elena ritrova la croce; ); Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian

Staurotheque, Rhine School (champleve enamel)
XIR213920 Staurotheque, Rhine School (champleve enamel) by German School, (12th century); Musee Thomas Dobree, Nantes, France; German, out of copyright

Portrait of Vittoria della Rovere as St. Helena, 1669 (oil on canvas)
XIR160677 Portrait of Vittoria della Rovere as St. Helena, 1669 (oil on canvas) by Sustermans, Justus (1597-1681); 66x50 cm; Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome

Emperor Heraclius Denied Entry into Jerusalem, 1485-95 (tempera and oil on panel)
5861591 Emperor Heraclius Denied Entry into Jerusalem, 1485-95 (tempera and oil on panel) by Netherlandish School, (15th century); 67.6x54.2 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Clou de la vraie croix (engraving)
2814465 Clou de la vraie croix (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clou de la vraie croix. Illustration for Le Tour Du Monde (Hachette, 1867 1H)

The Vendramin Family, 1543-47 (oil on canvas)
3710002 The Vendramin Family, 1543-47 (oil on canvas) by Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) (c.1488-1576); 205.7x301 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: The specific identity is disputed)

The Dream of Saint Helena, c. 1570 (oil on canvas)
3247833 The Dream of Saint Helena, c.1570 (oil on canvas) by Veronese, (Paolo Caliari) (1528-88); 197.5x115.6 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: Saint Helen)

The Dream of Saint Helena. Found in the Collection of Musei Vaticani in Viale Vaticano, Rome

(from the Schedels Chronicle of the World). Found in the Collection of Kasteel Huis Bergh

The Elevation of the Cross, c. 1525. Artist: Huber, Wolf (1480 / 5-1553)
The Elevation of the Cross, c. 1525. Found in the collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

The Finding of the Holy Cross. From an manuscript Gradual, c. 1420. Artist
The Finding of the Holy Cross. From an manuscript Gradual, c.1420. Private Collection

Saladin captures the Holy Cross (From Chronica maiora I by Matthew Paris), 13th century. Artist: Paris, Matthew (c)
Saladin captures the Holy Cross (From Chronica maiora I by Matthew Paris), 13th century. Found in the collection of Corpus Christi College Cambridge

Reliquary of the True Cross, End of 11th-Early 12th cent. Artist: Byzantine Master
Reliquary of the True Cross, End of 11th-Early 12th cent. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Elevation of the Cross (sketch for the triptych). Artist: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
The Elevation of the Cross (sketch for the triptych). Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Christ Embracing the Cross. Artist: Reni, Guido (1575-1642)
Christ Embracing the Cross. Found in the collection of Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, Madrid

The Frankfurt Altarpiece of the Exaltation of the True Cross. Artist: Elsheimer, Adam (1578-1610)
The Frankfurt Altarpiece of the Exaltation of the True Cross. Found in the collection of Stadtische Galerie im Stadelschen Kunstinstitut, Frankfurt am Main

Exaltation of the Cross. Saints Constantine the Great and Helena, ca 1350. Artist: Anonymous
Exaltation of the Cross. Saints Constantine the Great and Helena, ca 1350. Found in the collection of the Visoki Decani monastery, Kosovo

The Tree of Jesse, c. 1495. Artist: Geertgen tot Sint, Jans (ca. 1460-ca. 1490)
The Tree of Jesse, c. 1495. Found in the collection of the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam

Exaltation of the Holy Cross, 18th century. Artist: Russian icon
Exaltation of the Holy Cross, 18th century. From a private collection

The Dream of Saint Helena, c. 1570. Artist: Veronese, Paolo (1528-1588)
The Dream of Saint Helena, c. 1570. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Tree of Jesse, c. 1535. Artist: Genga, Gerolamo (1476-1551)
The Tree of Jesse, c.1535. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Water of Life, 19th century. Artist: Italian master
The Water of Life, 19th century. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Tree of Jesse (The Holy Tree). Artist: Anonymous
The Tree of Jesse (The Holy Tree). From a private collection

The Tree of Jesse (from the Bible historiale by Guiart des Moulins), 1400-1415. Found in the collection of the Free Library of Philadelphia

El Cristo de las Cruces, Early 18th cen Artist: Moyen, Francisco (1720-1761)
El Cristo de las Cruces, Early 18th cen.. Found in the collection of the Santa Teresa Convent Museum, Potosi, Bolivia

St Helena True Cross
St. Helena and the True Cross

Legend True Cross
Legend of True Cross

Discovery True Cross 1568-1625 Pen brown ink
Artokoloro

Discovery True Cross 1581-1644 Pen brown ink
Artokoloro

Meskel ceremony in Lalibela, Ethiopia

St. Helena Discovering the True Cross

BELLINI: MIRACLE, c1500. The Miracle of the True Cross Near the San Lorenzo Bridge. Painting by Gentile Bellini, c1500

HERACLIUS (c575-641). Byzantine emperor, 610-41. Returning the True Cross to Jerusalem. Flemish manuscript illumination, c1460

King of the Franks, 768-814, and Emperor of the West, 800-814. Gold talisman of Charlemagne, late 8th-9th century
CHARLEMAGNE (742-814). King of the Franks, 768-814, and Emperor of the West, 800-814. Gold talisman of Charlemagne, late 8th-9th century

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"The True Cross: A Symbol of Faith and Power" Throughout history, the True Cross has held immense significance as a symbol of faith and power. Its story is intertwined with various historical events and artistic depictions that have captivated generations. One such event was the Battle of Montgisard on 25th November 1177. Depicted in a stunning oil on canvas painting from c. 1842, this battle saw the Christian forces led by King Baldwin IV of Jerusalem triumph over Saladin's army. The presence of the True Cross during this battle is said to have inspired the soldiers, fueling their determination to protect their sacred relic. Another captivating portrayal comes from Jacopo Tintoretto's masterpiece "Saint Helen Testing the True Cross" created around 1545. This artwork depicts Saint Helen, Emperor Constantine's mother, searching for the True Cross in Jerusalem. Her unwavering faith guided her through this quest, ultimately leading to its discovery. Emperor Heraclius Denied Entry into Jerusalem is another powerful depiction dating back to 1460/80 by an unknown artist. It portrays Emperor Heraclius attempting to enter Jerusalem with the captured Persian king Khosran II's mechanical throne adorned with a cross and dove symbolizing peace between Christianity and Persia. The Legend of the Holy Cross has also been immortalized in different forms throughout history - be it oil paintings or tapestries like "The Legend of Holy Cross" from 1530 or frescoes like "King Solomon Burying one of Beams of the Cross" dating back to c. 1380. These artworks narrate tales surrounding significant moments related to the True Cross. Artistic representations often include figures associated with its history, such as Saint Helena depicted in frescoes or Vittoria della Rovere personifying her as St. Helena in a mesmerizing oil painting from 1669. Lastly, we encounter Staurotheque, a Rhine School champleve enamel showcasing the True Cross.