Worship Collection (page 2)

Greece, Santorini, Oia. Blue domed church overlooking the Sea of Crete

MEXICO: AZTEC SACRIFICE. Aztecs offering human sacrifices to the sun-god. Aztecs performing ritual sacrifice on a stone inscribed with the Aztec account of their history. Drawing, late 19th century

A Parsi woman at a fire altar
A Parsi (Zoroastrian) Indian woman at a fire altar, worshipping Zoroaster Date: 1906

Quaker women spinning in church
Quaker ladies doing their chores while at worship services. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Shaker ceremony, New Lebanon, New York, 1870s
Shakers religious service in the meeting-house at New Lebanon, New York, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Quaker worship service in Philadelphia, 1800s
Society of Friends (Quaker) meeting-house in Philadelphia, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Mayan temple at night. This is El Castillo (the castle), part of the Mayan city of Chichen Itza in Yucatan, Mexico. This structure stands at 22 metres high

Virgin and Child with Saint Liborius and Carlo Borromeo, 1693-95. 1693-95
Virgin and Child with Saint Liborius and Carlo Borromeo, 1693-95

Retablissement du culte catholique, 1802, (1921). Creator: Thomas-Charles Naudet
Retablissement du culte catholique, 1802, (1921). The restoration of Catholic worship - First Consul Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821)

Sri Lanka, Nuwara Eliya, View of Sri Swarnagiri Temple

India, Punjab, Amritsar, Pilgrims at The Harmandir Sahib, nown as The Golden Temple

Adoration of the Shepherd, 1476-1479. Artist: Hugo van der Goes
Adoration of the Shepherd, 1476-1479. Central panel of the Portinari Altarpiece. From the collection of the Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Italy

Incense sticks burning in Den Ngoc Son, Temple Hanoi
Incense sticks burning in Den Ngoc Son, Temple of the Jade Mountain in Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi, Vietnam

India, Punjab, Amritsar. Jallianwala Bagh memorial; abstract representation of flame
India, Punjab, Amritsar. Jallianwala Bagh memorial, abstract representation of flame

Buddha side shot
Borobudur, Central Java, Indonesia

Lower East Side Street Scene
Shoppers congregate as vendors sell their wares on the sidewalk outside of haberdasheries at 57 Hester Street and 55 Hester Street on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, New York, New York, circa 1900

Library of Congress Mural - The Occupation of the Day
Washington DC, USA - Mural - The Occupation of the Day by Charles Sprague Pearce (1851-1914). Found in the Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson Building. Religion. Worship before an altar of Fire

All Saints Church, Cranham, Essex, where the remains of General James Oglethorpe ( founder of Georgia ) rest. 12 February 1924

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Sioux brave heralding the sunrise. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Frederic Remington illustration

White Elephant Siam
The White Elephant is sacred in Siam / Thailand

Longshan Temple waterfall with swimming Koi Fish

Aaron and Hur holding up the hands of Moses as Joshua and the Israelites defeat the Amalekites (chromolitho)
7185795 Aaron and Hur holding up the hands of Moses as Joshua and the Israelites defeat the Amalekites (chromolitho) by English School

The idol Dagan falls to the ground when the Holy Ark of the Covenant is brought into his
DGC398084 The idol Dagan falls to the ground when the Holy Ark of the Covenant is brought into his temple (engraving) by English School

General view of the South Metropolitan Cemetery (engraving)
605173 General view of the South Metropolitan Cemetery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General view of the South Metropolitan Cemetery, West Norwood)

Europe, France, Paris. Door arches with carved saints, Notre Dame Cathedral

Myanmar, Bagan. Sunset on Thatbyinnyu Temple. Credit as: Jim Zuckerman / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

NEW YORK: SYNAGOGUE, 1872. The Jewish synagogue on the corner of 57th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan, New York. Wood engraving, American, 1872

Church Built into Red Rock, Sedona, Arizona, USA

MEXICO: MIXTEC CODEX. Mixtecs coming to worship at a shrine and cross erecting by Spanish missionaries. Engraving after the Codex Porfirio Diaz, early 16th century

Contemplating Sunrise
A man contemplates the sunrise

Poster advertising Budh Gaya, India
Poster advertising India and the Budh Gaya, or Bodh Gaya, a famous place of Buddhist pilgrimage

Kandy - Sri Lanka - Worshipping the tooth relic
Kandy is very popular due to the annual Buddhist pageant known as the Esala Perahera, in which one of the inner caskets used for covering the tooth relic of Buddha is taken in a grand procession

Woman praying at the feet of the Buddha in the temple of the Standing Buddha, Wat Intrawiharn, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Devotional Posture / Islam
Islamic attitudes of worship - some involve praying on a prayer mat

Sun Worship / Lithuania
Sun-worshippers of Lithuania

Nigerian Jujuh House
A Jujuh house, or house of worship, in Biafra (present-day Nigeria). To European visitors this was magic rather than religion - and black magic at that !

Meditation, c. 1942 (gouache on newsprint on board)
987589 Meditation, c.1942 (gouache on newsprint on board) by Ramos Martinez, Alfredo (1871-1946); 57.8x43 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Meditation; Meditacion)

Plan of Canterbury Cathedral from the Eadwine Psalter, c. 1150 (vellum)
3086776 Plan of Canterbury Cathedral from the Eadwine Psalter, c.1150 (vellum) by English School, (12th century); Trinity College, Cambridge

The Adoration of the Christ Child, c. 1490. Creator: Vincenzo Frediani
The Adoration of the Christ Child, c. 1490

The new church of the Oratory (engraving)
605136 The new church of the Oratory (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The new church of the Oratory, South Kensington, by architect Herbert A Gribble)

Edward the Confessor in church (engraving)
2792889 Edward the Confessor in church (engraving) by Margetson, William Henry (1861-1940) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward the Confessor in church)

Benenden Church and parsonage (engraving)
730548 Benenden Church and parsonage (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Benenden Church and parsonage, in Beneden, Kent, by Thomas Downes Wilmot Dearn)

The Crusaders in front of the walls of Jerusalem (fresco)
702453 The Crusaders in front of the walls of Jerusalem (fresco) by Overbeck, Friedrich (1789-1869); Casino Massimo, Rome

Julius Terentius Performing a Sacrifice, A. D. 239 (paint on plaster)
6200720 Julius Terentius Performing a Sacrifice, A.D. 239 (paint on plaster) by Roman, (3rd century AD); 107x165x10.2 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT

St. Nicholas Church: The Nave, 1886, (1898). Creator: Unknown
St. Nicholas Church: The Nave, 1898. St Nicholass church in Great Yarmouth, founded 1101 by Herbert de Losinga, is the towns oldest, most visible, historic landmark

Virgin and Child with Saint Lorenzo Giustiniani and Zeno, 1874, (1903)
Virgin and Child with Saint Lorenzo Giustiniani and Zeno, 1874. From The Connoisseur Vol. VII [Otto Limited, London, 1903.]

A Prayer to the Madonna, c1877-1912, (1912). Artist: Maurice Bompard
A Prayer to the Madonna, c1877-1912, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings, with an introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, Cassell and Company, (London, New York, Toronto, 1912)

English Cathedrals - Bangor Cathedral - Interior - arched sides, Low timbered roof. Part of Box 144 Boswell Collection - English Cathedrals Bangor Cathedral is an ancient place of Christian worship

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"Worship: A Timeless Expression of Devotion and Reverence" In the depths of her soul, a praying girl seeks solace and guidance, as captured in Roberto Ferruzzi's 19th-century Italian painting. Her fervent devotion transcends time, reminding us of the enduring power of worship. From the ancient Skara Brae Prehistoric Village in Scotland's Orkney Islands to the majestic Cologne Cathedral in Germany, it has left its indelible mark on humanity. These sacred sites bear witness to our innate need to connect with something greater than ourselves. In Amritsar, India, the Golden Temple stands tall amidst the tranquil waters of Amrit Sagar lake. Here, devotees from all walks of life gather to pay homage and find spiritual enlightenment. The ethereal beauty of Gin Juggarnath's artwork further magnifies this divine experience. Across continents and centuries alike, art has been a medium through which we express adoration for higher beings. The Adoration of the Christ Child reminds us that even an unknown creator can capture profound moments of reverence for generations to come. The bust of goddess Tanit speaks volumes about Carthaginian art and their veneration for deities. This sculpture embodies worship as a tangible representation of faith and belief systems that have shaped civilizations throughout history. John Pettie's masterpiece "The Vigil" transports us back to c1884 when individuals would spend hours immersed in prayerful contemplation. It serves as a poignant reminder that true devotion requires patience and dedication. A statue depicting Buddha at Swayambhunath in Kathmandu invites visitors into a realm where inner peace is sought through meditation and introspection—a testament to Buddhism's emphasis on mindfulness as an integral part of worship. Stonehenge witnesses countless souls gathering during summer solstice—the longest day—to honor celestial forces beyond human comprehension. This ancient monument symbolizes mankind's awe-inspired connection with the universe.