Candle Collection

Candle burning in a glass container

Supper at Emmaus, 1648, by Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669)
Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669). Dutch painter. Supper at Emmaus, 1648. Detail. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhagen. Denmark

Wind in the Willows
" The Badgers winter stores, which indeed were visible everywhere, took up half the room." Date: First published: 1908

Jewish festival of Hanukkah, three hanukiah with four candles each, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Erik Satie / Renaudin
ERIK SATIE French composer at the piano

Lesbians Kiss 1908
Lesbian lovers steal a kiss

The Arnolfini Portrait by Van Eyck
The Arnolfini Portrait. 1434. By Jan van Eyck (1394-1441). Oil on oak panel. National Gallery. London. Great Britain

Illustrated London News Christmas number cover, 1904
A beautiful fairy with wings, looks thoughtful as she gazes out to the sea and starry sky. Front cover of The Illustrated London News Christmas Number 1904. Date: 1904

Scene from A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, 1843. Artist: John Leech
Scene from A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, 1843. The irascible, curmudgeonly Ebenezer Scrooge, sitting alone on Christmas Eve, is visited by the ghost of Marley, his late business partner

Army Chaplain in Great War Deeds, WW1
An Army Chaplain holding a night service on the battlefield, with a packing case as an altar and a tin mug as a chalice. Reproduction of a painting by A C Michael in Great War Deeds

Burning the candle at both ends C014 / 1258
Burning the candle at both ends. Conceptual image of a candle that is lit at both ends, representing overwork and exhaustion

Art deco illustration for Christmas Card, 1920s
Art deco illustration fro Christmas Card, 1920s 1920s

Monks lighting khom loy candles and lanterns for Loi Krathong festival

Christ before the High Priest, 1617 (oil on canvas)
XCF285144 Christ before the High Priest, 1617 (oil on canvas) by Honthorst, Gerrit van (1590-1656); 272x183 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

Ghost Delivers Warning
A spectral figure materialises in a candlelit room where two men are roused from their books. The older man points ahead while the ghost points upwards. A ghostly warning?

Tilda Swinton in Derek Jarmans Caravaggio (1986)

Treasury lit by candles at night, Petra, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jordan, Middle East

Choirboy singing solo in a church, Horley, Surrey
A choirboy singing solo in front of a modern stained glass window at Salfords Church, Horley, Surrey. He is holding a book entitled English Praise

Woman offering candle and praying in front of Crucifix

Advert / Manders Inks
Manders Inks for Artistic Posters

Lourdes Pilgrims (Card)
Pilgrims kneel before the statue of Mary in the grotto, while one of them drinks the water and another lights a candle

JUDAISM: MENORAH. Line engraving

Virgin Mary and candle in Ars basilica, Ars-sur-Formans, Ain, France, Europe

Picture of the Virgin Mary with roses, Paris, France, Europe

Two Grey Squirrels on a mini picnic bench having a birthday party Date: 18-Mar-19

Snooker player Ronnie O Sullivan, pictured the day before his 16th birthday. 4th December 1991

Picture No. 12010872
Sphynx Cat wearing Happy Birthday hat Digital manipulation Date:

Love heart shape made out of burning candles and light
Love heart shape made out of candles and light

Childhood of Christ, c1620. Artist: Gerrit van Honthorst
Childhood of Christ, c1620. Detail. Found in the collection of The Hermitage, St Petersburg

John Taylors The England of Elizabeth (1957)

Treasury Lit By Candles At Night, Petra, Jordan, Middle East

Getting Ready for a Game, 1901, by Carl Larsson
Carl Larsson (1853-1919). Swedish painter. Getting Ready for a Game, 1901. National Museum. Stockholm. Sweden

Decorated Christmas tree with toys and food below. Date: circa 1890s

The Kings cabinet de travail (study) at Versailles. The Sun King by Nancy Mitford, page 248. The Palace of Versailles was built over a period of 60 years by some 36

A Buddhist monk rings a prayer bell during the full moon celebrations, Bodhnath stupa, Bodhnath, Nepal, Asia

The Red Shoes -- a young girl dressed in white for her confirmation looks at her reflection in a large oval mirror. Rather daringly, she is wearing red shoes! early 20th century

Candles in a Greek Orthodox church, Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece, Europe

LITTLE DORRIT
Floras tour of inspection

Napoleon I crowns himself King of Italy in 1805, (c1900). French advertising for Liebigs extract of meat

Gibraltar (1844). Rock, city and harbour. Etching

Duncan Watson & Co
An advertisement from 1909 advertising electricity as the cheapest light in the country house.1d will provide 100 candle power for one hour

Adoration of the Shepherds, c. 1510 (oil on wood)
XOS5887448 Adoration of the Shepherds, c. 1510 (oil on wood) by Schaufelein, Hans Leonard (c.1480-c.1539); 86x85.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

The light is placed on the candlestick - Engraving by Jan HOUWENS showing The reformers- John Calvin
XEE4149994 The light is placed on the candlestick - Engraving by Jan HOUWENS showing The reformers- John Calvin and Martin Luther Imaginary Meeting of Reformist Leaders

Jean Valjean is received and cared for by Bishop Myriel, 19th Century (b / w engraving)
909612 Jean Valjean is received and cared for by Bishop Myriel, 19th Century (b/w engraving) by Lix, Frederic Theodore (1830-97); Private Collection; (add.info.: Published in Cent dessins)

The Bellman of London, 1616. London night-watchman going on his rounds with bell, lantern and pike, with his dog at his heels

Workshop handmade candles. 18th century. Engraving in Encyclopedie by Diderot et d Alembert. Engraving

The annual Frankfurt Christmas Market, Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Policemans helmet with Christmas lights
A closeup view of a policemans helmet with a night time street behind it, decorated with Christmas lights

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Candle: Illuminating Tales from Wind in the Willows to Hanukkah Celebrations" Step into the enchanting world of literature and art as we explore the captivating presence of candles. Just like Mole's cozy home in "Wind in the Willows, " where flickering candlelight created a warm ambiance, these humble sources of light have played significant roles throughout history. In Rembrandt van Rijn's masterpiece, "Supper at Emmaus, " a single candle casts an ethereal glow on Christ's face, symbolizing divine revelation. Similarly, Van Eyck's iconic painting, "The Arnolfini Portrait, " showcases a lit candle as a metaphor for marital unity and spiritual enlightenment. Moving on to cultural celebrations, we encounter the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. Eight they are kindled over eight nights to commemorate the miracle that occurred long ago – when one day’s worth of oil kept their sacred temple lamp burning for eight days. Music also finds solace in candles; Erik Satie and Renaudin composed harmonies inspired by their gentle radiance. Meanwhile, an Illustrated London News cover from 1904 depicts Christmas joy emanating from festive candles adorning homes worldwide. Breaking barriers and challenging societal norms is not unfamiliar territory for candles either. In 1908, photographer Romaine Brooks captured two women sharing an intimate moment under dimly-lit candlelight titled "Lesbians Kiss. " This daring photograph pushed boundaries during its time. During World War I, amidst chaos and despair, army chaplains found solace in lighting candles during moments of remembrance and hope. Their actions embodied resilience even amid darkness. We cannot forget Charles Dickens' timeless tale – A Christmas Carol – where John Leech illustrated scenes illuminated by flickering flames casting eerie shadows across Ebenezer Scrooge's transformative journey towards compassion.