Communion Collection

Boy taking first communion, attended to by Guardian Angel (coloured photo)
1092359 Boy taking first communion, attended to by Guardian Angel (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy taking first communion)

Last Supper of Jesus and the Apostles
Jesus offering the Disciples wine at the Last Supper. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Jesus at Emmaus
Jesus blessing bread and wine at Emmaus. Hand-colored woodcut reproductioin of a Karl Muller painting

Eucharist in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit, Anglican Church of St. James, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

Catholic mass, Annecy, Haute Savoie, France, Europe

The Virgin with the Host, 1841 (oil on canvas)
BAL47687 The Virgin with the Host, 1841 (oil on canvas) by Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique (1780-1867); Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; French, out of copyright

Stained glass window in Holy Trinity Cathedral, the largest Orthodox church in the country, built between 1935 and 1942, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Africa

Anglican Communion in St Pauls Cathedral, London (engraving)
5226736 Anglican Communion in St Pauls Cathedral, London (engraving) by Schley, Jakob van der (1715-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anglican Communion in St Pauls Cathedral, London)

The Communion of the Virgin, 1663 (oil on canvas)
JEB4882123 The Communion of the Virgin, 1663 (oil on canvas) by Gimignani or Gemignano, Giacinto (1611-81); 221x172 cm; Palais de Longchamp, Marseille, France; eJean Bernard; Italian, out of copyright

MARTYRDOM OF ST. DENIS. Last communion, and martyrdom of St. Denis (died c250 A.D.). Painting, c1398-1416, by Henri Bellechose

Protestant Communion, Paris, Ile de France, France, Europe

Chalice, Pontigny, Yonne, France, Europe

Church Reform: Pastor Martin Luther (1483-1546) and Czech Reformer Jan Hus (or John Huss)
FGL5484278 Church Reform: Pastor Martin Luther (1483-1546) and Czech Reformer Jan Hus (or John Huss, 1371-1415) serve Bread and Wine during the 16th Century Engraving Communion; Fototeca Gilardi.

Pigs in their sty (engraving)
8652576 Pigs in their sty (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pigs in their sty. Illustration for Home Words (1885).); © Look and Learn.

First Communion, c.1880 (print)
7293329 First Communion, c.1880 (print); (add.info.: Religion. Catholic religion. The First Communion at the church. Imagery: The First Communion, Epinal (France)

Gregoire I said the Great (532-604) and the souls of Purgatory. Painting by Dionisio Calvaert (1540-1619)
VEN5027535 Gregoire I said the Great (532-604) and the souls of Purgatory. Painting by Dionisio Calvaert (1540-1619), Santa Maria del Suffragio, Imola

French children's fashion, 1932: clothing of first communion (dress and veil for girls, costume for boys)
LET4394452 French children's fashion, 1932: clothing of first communion (dress and veil for girls, costume for boys). In "Le petit echo de la mode", 1932

Queen Marie Antoinette taking communion in the Conciergerie, 1885 (lithograph)
5893628 Queen Marie Antoinette taking communion in the Conciergerie, 1885 (lithograph); (add.info.: Queen Marie Antoinette taking communion in her prison cell in the Conciergerie)

Metz, Moselle (57), Lorraine, France, Photography of a girl first communicating with her dome and cross, 1869
LUX4733876 Metz, Moselle (57), Lorraine, France, Photography of a girl first communicating with her dome and cross, 1869; (add.info.: Metz, Moselle (57), Lorraine, France

Evreux, Eure (27), Haute Normandy, France, Studio photography of a first communicant, 1875
LUX4733864 Evreux, Eure (27), Haute Normandy, France, Studio photography of a first communicant, 1875; (add.info.: Evreux, Eure (27), Haute Normandy, France

Silver gilt plate from a private chapel
5305053 Silver gilt plate from a private chapel.; (add.info.: Silver gilt and leather bound plate from a private chapel in London. Dated 17th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

East, seated, tells Tom that he feels and outcast because he has not been confirmed
2604891 East, seated, tells Tom that he feels and outcast because he has not been confirmed; (add.info.: East, seated, tells Tom that he feels and outcast because he has not been confirmed)

Religion. Catholic Religion.Creation of the Compagnie du Saint Sacrement (Company of the Blessed Sacrament)
3434577 Religion. Catholic Religion.Creation of the Compagnie du Saint Sacrement (Company of the Blessed Sacrament). Poster, France, c.1630 (poster); (add.info.: Religion. Religion Catholique. Coll)

Virgin Mary as Queen of Heaven (top): Priest celebrating Mass (Eucharist. Communion) at bottom
535076 Virgin Mary as Queen of Heaven (top): Priest celebrating Mass (Eucharist. Communion) at bottom. French 19th century (woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220597 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

Certificate of a First Communion. 19th century (french engraving)
543841 Certificate of a First Communion. 19th century (french engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Silver gilt plate from a private chapel
5305055 Silver gilt plate from a private chapel.; (add.info.: Silver gilt and leather bound plate from a private chapel in London. Dated 17th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A Burse for a communion cloth
5304623 A Burse for a communion cloth.; (add.info.: A Burse for a communion cloth from Skalholt Cathedral. Dated around 1500 AD; Icelandic.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

France, A girl in a solemn communion dress, 1865
LUX4728977 France, A girl in a solemn communion dress, 1865; (add.info.: France, A girl in a solemn communion dress, 1865); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Le Mans, Sarthe (72), Pays de la Loire, France, Young girl first communicating with her cross, 1875
LUX4733883 Le Mans, Sarthe (72), Pays de la Loire, France, Young girl first communicating with her cross, 1875; (add.info.: Le Mans, Sarthe (72), Pays de la Loire, France

France, Aquitaine, Gironde (33), Arcachon: A first communicant taken in photo, 1890
LUX4715190 France, Aquitaine, Gironde (33), Arcachon: A first communicant taken in photo, 1890; (add.info.: France, Aquitaine, Gironde (33), Arcachon: A first communicant taken in photo

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Chateaurenault: studio photo of a young boy in first communion, 1910
LUX4757097 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Chateaurenault: studio photo of a young boy in first communion, 1910; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37)

France: Young people first communicating with their cure, 1910
LUX4723396 France: Young people first communicating with their cure, 1910; (add.info.: France: Young people first communicating with their cure, 1910); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

France: Group photo of a family for the first communion of a child, 1900
LUX4756756 France: Group photo of a family for the first communion of a child, 1900; (add.info.: France: Group photo of a family for the first communion of a child, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Ballan-Mire: A little girl in the first communicant poses in the studio of
LUX4770575 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Ballan-Mire: A little girl in the first communicant poses in the studio of Mauxion, 1900; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37)

Miniature representing Pope Gregory IX, born Ugolino di Conti (1145-1241)
BEN5472506 Miniature representing Pope Gregory IX, born Ugolino di Conti (1145-1241). Manuscript page 'Gregorius PP IX Decretalium libri Quinque, Cum Glosis', Book III

The host and the chalice (Holy Grail) represented in the "O" letter. Illuminated 15th century codex
GIA5033656 The host and the chalice (Holy Grail) represented in the "O" letter. Illuminated 15th century codex.; (add.info)

The conversion to Catholicism of Christine Queen of Sweden (drawing)
ELD4886982 The conversion to Catholicism of Christine Queen of Sweden (drawing); (add.info.: The conversion to Catholicism of Christine Queen of Sweden (1626-1689) shortly after her abdication

Woodcut from John Foxe's The Book of Martyrs, London 1570
527728 Woodcut from John Foxe's The Book of Martyrs, London 1570; (add.info.: Woodcut from John Foxe's Actes and Monuments)

The Last Communion of Saint Louis, 1823. Creator: Ary Scheffer
The Last Communion of Saint Louis, 1823

Communion of the Apostles, n.d. Creator: Johann Martin Schuster
Communion of the Apostles, n.d

Une premiere communion en Alsace: la Priere sur les tombes des soldats, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Une premiere communion en Alsace: la Priere sur les tombes des soldats, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

Les communiantes à Courrières, c.1855. Creator: Jules Breton
Les communiantes a Courrieres, c.1855. Young girls taking their first communion at Courrieres

La prière, mid-late 19th century. Creator: Auguste Dutuit
La priere, mid-late 19th century. Prayers

Première communion de Léopoldine à Fourqueux, 1933. Creator: Maurice Denis
Premiere communion de Leopoldine a Fourqueux, 1933

Young woman at her first communion with an attendant, c1900. Creator: Elizabeth B. Brownell
Young woman at her first communion with an attendant, c1900

Silver Communion Cup, 1935/1942. Creator: Ella Josephine Sterling
Silver Communion Cup, 1935/1942

Silver Communion Mug, c. 1936. Creator: Isidore Steinberg
Silver Communion Mug, c. 1936

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"Communion: A Sacred Bond Connecting Humanity and Divinity" The concept has been deeply ingrained in religious practices throughout history, symbolizing the profound connection between humanity and divinity. From the Last Supper of Jesus and the Apostles to modern-day rituals, this sacred act holds immense significance. One iconic depiction is found in Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece, "The Last Supper, " where Jesus shared a final meal with his disciples before his crucifixion. This poignant moment captures the essence as a communal gathering that transcends time. Another powerful representation can be seen in Caravaggio's painting, "Jesus at Emmaus. " Here, two disciples recognize Christ while breaking bread together—a reminder that true they are occur even in ordinary moments. In Anglican traditions, such as the Eucharist in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit at St. James Church, believers partake in sacramental bread and wine to commemorate Christ's sacrifice. Similarly, Catholic masses worldwide unite worshippers through this sacred ritual; one notable example being Annecy's mass held amidst picturesque landscapes. Artistic expressions also depict communion beyond Christian beliefs. In Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres' painting "The Virgin with the Host, " Mary is shown holding a consecrated host—an emblematic portrayal of her spiritual union with God. Furthermore, Peter Paul Rubens' work titled "The Communion of Saint Theresa of Avila" portrays an intimate moment between Saint Theresa and an angel offering her divine sustenance—a testament to mystical experiences within religious practices. Beyond paintings and sculptures lies real-life manifestations like Anglican Communion gatherings at St Paul's Cathedral or Protestant Communion ceremonies held across Paris—unifying communities through shared faith. Objects associated with communion hold their own symbolism too; for instance, a chalice from Pontigny represents both physical nourishment during worship services and historical heritage passed down generations after generations.