Acolytes Collection

Plaque depicting an offering to Flora. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell and lithographed by Parrot et Co
FLO4689029 Plaque depicting an offering to Flora. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell and lithographed by Parrot et Co. from Frederick Rathone's Old Wedgwood

Saint Thomas P.E. Church - Consecration Services, Dec 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Saint Thomas P.E
Saint Thomas P.E. Church - Consecration Services, Dec 1912. 2nd from Left, Rev. Dr. George W. Atkinson; 3rd, Rev. Charles T. Warner; 4th, Rev. Joseph E

Saint Thomas P.E. Church - Consecration Services, Dec 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Saint Thomas P.E
Saint Thomas P.E. Church - Consecration Services, Dec 1912. Protestant Episcopal church in Washington DC

Esquisse pour l'église de Joinville-le-Pont : Saint Charles Borromée, 1873. Creator: Joseph-Nicolas Jouy
Esquisse pour l'eglise de Joinville-le-Pont : Saint Charles Borromee, 1873. St Charles Borromeo

Sketch for the church of Saint-Sulpice: the plague, between 1860 and 1864 Creator: Louis Charles Timbal
Sketch for the church of Saint-Sulpice: the plague, between 1860 and 1864. The miracle of the Ardents - Procession of St Genevieve's casket

Sketch for the church of Saint-Sulpice, St Genevieve, between 1860 and 1864. Creator: Louis Charles Timbal
Sketch for the church of Saint-Sulpice, St Genevieve, between 1860 and 1864. St Genevieve distributing bread to the poor during the Siege of Paris

The Synod at Thurles - the Procession from the College to the Cathedral, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Synod at Thurles [in Ireland] - the Procession from the College to the Cathedral, 1850. Clergy in a...procession from the College to the Cathedral

Priest of the Greek Church reading the Gospel at the Altar, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Priest of the Greek Church reading the Gospel at the Altar, 1850. After the consecration of the Church, the Gospel was read by the officiating priest [the Rev. Mr

The Synod at Thurles - Bishops Robing, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Synod at Thurles [in Ireland] - Bishops Robing, 1850. Clergy in the cathedral....the buildings are large and convenient, and were, upon this occasion

Acolytes at Play (colour lithograph)
1043082 Acolytes at Play (colour lithograph) by D Entraygues, Charles-Bertrand (b.1851); Private Collection; (add.info.: Acolytes at Play)

An Oracle (Thetis and Achilles Before the Oracle) before 1643
ALM283419 An Oracle (Thetis and Achilles Before the Oracle) before 1643 (oil on panel transferred to masonite) by Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678); 58.7x90.8 cm; Allen Memorial Art Museum

Plaque depicting an offering to Flora. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell and lithographed by Parrot et Co. from Frederick Rathbones Old Wedgwood

An Aztec priest removes a mans heart in a human sacrifice
An Aztec priest removes a mans heart in a ritual with an obsidian knife on a sacrificial stone and offers it to the god Huitzilopochtli. Several young acolytes hold down the victim

Ancient druids gathering mistletoe (chromolitho)
736004 Ancient druids gathering mistletoe (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient druids gathering mistletoe)

The procession of the casket of St. Genevieve, with clerics and laymen marching in six rows; in the foreground the Archbishop of Paris is carried in a chair, the Chasse in the row above him

Saint Ignatius of Loyola Preaching, before 1761. Creator: Johann Wolfgang Baumgartner
Saint Ignatius of Loyola Preaching, before 1761

Two boy acolytes (Ramilli) carrying the equipment for an offering.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Women returning to the nizhni novgorod region from a pilgrimage to the serafimo-diveyevsky monastery in 1904

Interior of a Spanish church From: Voyages faits en divers temps en Espagne, en Portugal, en Allemagne, en France et ailleurs Date: 1700

Koan-kong, Chinese god of riches. He is surrounded by four figures and has a casket of treasure at his feet. Artwork from Recherche sur les Superstitions en Chine (Henri Dore, 1914 edition)

A Swami Mystic and his Followers
A Swami Mystic (religious figurehead) from Madras and his Followers. Swami is primarily a Hindu honorific title, which emphasises a learning and mastery of Yoga, devotion to the gods

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"Acolytes: Unveiling the Sacred and Profane" Step into a world where acolytes play, their vibrant spirits captured in a mesmerizing colour lithograph. Their youthful energy dances across the canvas, infusing life into every stroke. In ancient times, an oracle held immense power - Thetis and Achilles sought guidance before her enigmatic presence. The scene unfolds before us, as they bow humbly, seeking answers that will shape their destiny. A plaque depicts a solemn offering to Flora, goddess of flowers and spring. A moment frozen in time, symbolizing devotion and gratitude for nature's bountiful gifts. Yet not all rituals are serene; an Aztec priest removes a man's heart in a chilling human sacrifice. A reminder of the dark depths humanity can descend to in pursuit of appeasing higher powers. Druids gather mistletoe with reverence - an ancient tradition steeped in mysticism. They commune with nature's secrets under the ethereal veil of mistletoe's sacred embrace. Witness the grandeur of Saint Genevieve's casket procession accompanied by devout clerics. A testament to unwavering faith and honor bestowed upon revered saints who guide believers through troubled times. Saint Ignatius Loyola preaches passionately from his pulpit, inspiring hearts with his fervent words. His charisma transcends time as we witness this powerful moment frozen on canvas by Johann Wolfgang Baumgartner. Two young acolytes named Ramilli dutifully carry equipment during religious ceremonies - their innocent faces filled with awe and responsibility. They embody purity amidst sacred rituals performed throughout history. Women return from pilgrimage to Serafimo-Diveyevsky Monastery; their souls enriched by spiritual enlightenment gained within its hallowed walls. Each step echoes devotion as they journey back home carrying newfound wisdom within them. Enter an ornate Spanish church bathed in golden light; its grandeur evokes a sense of awe and reverence.