Venerated Collection

Philip Neri
ST FILIPPO (Philip) NERI popular and venerated Italian preacher known as the Apostle of Rome for his skill in winning converts; he founded the Oratorian community

White Elephant Siam 19C
The white elephants of the kings of Siam (Thailand) are venerated by people who happen to encounter them

Alexander Nevsky (1219-1263) Russian prince, gained victory against the Swedes on river Neva. Venerated as a saint by Russians. Central panel of triptych by Pavel Korin (1892-1967)

Vauxhall Gardens / 1833
C. H. Simpson, Master of Ceremonies, venerated with an illuminated likeness at Vauxhall Gardens

St. Francis
A painting of Saint Francis of Assisi, an Italian catholic friar, deacon and mystic. He is one of the most venerated figures in Christianity who founded the men's Order of Friars Minor

St. George
This oil painting is a grand portrayal of Saint George, a national saint of England and H.M. The King. The well renowned story of George and the dragon

The Lady of Montserrat by Alonso Cano (1601-1667)
Alonso Cano (1601-1667) and Workshop. The Lady of Montserrat. San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts. Madrid. Spain. Date: 2019

Venerated Wooden Figure
A tribal wooden statue of a figure whom is held with high regard among the natives of Fise Bay, British New Guinea, he is seen, huddled tightly on the spot, with tribal design covering his body

Four scenes of life and death in the Celestial Empire (b / w photo)
6003723 Four scenes of life and death in the Celestial Empire (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The white elephant of Siam (chromolitho)
2788725 The white elephant of Siam (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The white elephant of Siam)

The Veneration of St Lambert, 1648 (oil on canvas)
5938165 The Veneration of St Lambert, 1648 (oil on canvas) by Miel, Jan van Bike (1599-1663); 79x52.7 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Flemish

Immaculate Conception, c. 1575 (oil on canvas)
ALI412336 Immaculate Conception, c.1575 (oil on canvas) by Barocci or Baroccio, Federico Fiori (c.1535-1612); Galleria Nazionale delle Marche, Urbino, Marche, Italy; Alinari

Jewish shrine at Meiron (engraving)
2774963 Jewish shrine at Meiron (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jewish shrine at Meiron)

Buddhist monks performing a sacrifice to a dragon (chromolitho)
2788728 Buddhist monks performing a sacrifice to a dragon (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buddhist monks performing a sacrifice to a dragon)

Sacred pool of gharials in Karachi (chromolitho)
2788724 Sacred pool of gharials in Karachi (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sacred pool of gharials in Karachi)

Sacred ibis in Ancient Egypt (chromolitho)
2788727 Sacred ibis in Ancient Egypt (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sacred ibis in Ancient Egypt)

Pool of sacred fish at Ayacucho, Peru (chromolitho)
2788726 Pool of sacred fish at Ayacucho, Peru (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pool of sacred fish at Ayacucho, Peru)

The Emperor in Majesty, c. 975 (vellum)
BFM332117 The Emperor in Majesty, c.975 (vellum) by German school, (10th century); Aachen Cathedral, Aachen, Germany; (add.info)

The sacred cow of Tanjore, India (chromolitho)
2788723 The sacred cow of Tanjore, India (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The sacred cow of Tanjore, India)

Detail of the Crowd, Shrine of St. Zenobius, 1432-35 (bronze)
875237 Detail of the Crowd, Shrine of St. Zenobius, 1432-35 (bronze) by Ghiberti, Lorenzo (1378-1455); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; eGiuliano Valsecchi; Italian

St Philomena (Full)
SAINT PHILOMENA Though much venerated by the Cure d Ars and others, this Roman martyr never lived - her supposed existence arose from an archeological mistake Date: NEVER

Uzbekistan - Tashkent - Sitting beneath ancient Sacred Tree
Uzbekistan - Tashkent - Sitting beneath an ancient Sacred Tree. Date: circa 1907

Chromolithograph Devotional Card - Saint Stanislaus Kostka
Chromolithograph Devotional Card - Stanislaus Kostka - (15501568) a Polish novice of the Society of Jesus - receiving a miraculous Eucharist from an Angel

English Cathedrals - The shrine - St Albans - Heavily carved Shrine - Wooden fence in front. Part of Box 144 Boswell Collection - English Cathedrals

Polychromed wooden reliquary. Container relics of saints. Di
Polychromed wooden reliquary. Container relics of san Ermengol and San Lazaro. From Sant Esteve de Pelagalls church. Diocesan Museum. La Seu d Urgell. Catalonia. Spain

Confucius - Birthplace
CONFUCIUS - his birthplace is venerated as a sanctuary. Date: BC

Broadsheet, image, Our Lady, San Juan de los Lagos, venerated, Jalisco, Jose Guadalupe Posada
Broadsheet with image of Our Lady of San Juan de los Lagos, venerated in Jalisco, Jose Guadalupe Posada (Mexican, 1851-1913), 1910

Broadsheet, image, Our Lady, Solitude, Santa Cruz, venerated, Mexico, Jose Guadalupe Posada
Broadsheet with image of Our Lady of Solitude of Santa Cruz, venerated in Mexico, Jose Guadalupe Posada (Mexican, 1851-1913), 1903

Sibyl Holding Scroll Study Cimmerian Sibyl 1638
Artokoloro

H Engelmundus England, Jacob Matham, 1607 - 1611

Stone sculpture of Tlazolteotl at the British Museum. Huastec, Postclassical, AD 900-1521 From Mexico. Tlazolteotl, an earth goddess also associated with filth and carnal sin

The Chief Lama of Tashi Lumpo
Thubten Choekyi Nyima (1883-1937), The 9th Panchen Lama - The Chief Lama of Tashi Lhunpo. The Panchen Lama is the highest ranking Lama after the Dalai Lama in the Gelugpa (Dge-lugs-pa)

St Philomena / Epinal
SAINT PHILOMENA Though much venerated by the Cure d Ars and others, this Roman martyr never lived - her supposed existence arose from an archeological mistake Date: NEVER

Mosaic of Emperor Ioannes I Comnenos holding a purse, symbolizing donation he made to the church, Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Marabout, Tunisia
A Marabout, Tunisia. A marabout is a tomb of a venerated saint, and such places have become holy centers and places of pious reflection

Snake-Temple, Ouidah
A species of large non- poisonous serpents are venerated as protectors by the people of Ouidah, Benin : they have their own temple-hut

ICHNEUMON
HERPESTES (formerly Viverra) ICHNEUMON - lives in Egypt where it eats crocodile eggs and was consequently venerated by the ancient Egyptians

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Venerated: A Tapestry of Reverence and Devotion" In a world filled with historical marvels and revered figures, the concept of veneration takes on various forms. From the pious acts of Philip Neri to the majestic White Elephant Siam in 19th-century Thailand, these glimpses into history remind us of the power that lies within reverence. One cannot overlook the grandeur of Masjid Al Haram in Mecca, where millions gather each year to pay homage to their faith. Similarly, Vauxhall Gardens in 1833 London served as a haven for entertainment and merriment while still holding an air of veneration. The valiant Alexander Nevsky's victory against the Swedes on the river Neva showcases how heroism can be celebrated through generations. Meanwhile, saints like St. Francis and St. George continue to inspire devotion with their unwavering dedication to righteousness. Artistic expressions also find their place among venerated entities; Alonso Cano's masterpiece "The Lady of Montserrat" captures both beauty and divinity in its brushstrokes. Equally captivating is a mysterious wooden figure that has stood as an object of worship for centuries. Traveling further east brings us beneath an ancient Sacred Tree in Uzbekistan's Tashkent—a site where countless seekers have sought solace and enlightenment throughout time. And when we delve into black-and-white photographs depicting four scenes from life and death in China's Celestial Empire, we witness how even mortality can be held sacred. Through these diverse hints scattered across time and space, one thing becomes clear: veneration knows no boundaries or limitations—it transcends cultures, religions, and eras. It serves as a testament to humanity's innate desire to honor what is deemed worthy—be it individuals who shaped history or symbols that hold profound significance. As we navigate our own lives today, let us remember those who came before us—the ones who left an indelible mark on the tapestry of veneration.