Christendom Collection (#2)

French priest baptizing the natives in Annapolis Royal in New Scotland. 17th century. 19th century coloring engraving
NWI4867282 French priest baptizing the natives in Annapolis Royal in New Scotland. 17th century. 19th century coloring engraving.; (add.info)

Portrait of Martin Luther (1483-1546) German religious reformer Martin Luther preaching
NWI4939531 Portrait of Martin Luther (1483-1546) German religious reformer Martin Luther preaching. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a rare old print; (add.info)

Chapiteau, Abbaye aux Dames, founded in the 11th century, Saintes, Charente Maritime
JEB4932888 Chapiteau, Abbaye aux Dames, founded in the 11th century, Saintes, Charente Maritime; (add.info.: Chapiteau, Abbaye aux Dames, founded in the 11th century, Saintes)

Chapiteau, Abbaye aux Dames, founded in the 11th century, Saintes, Charente Maritime
JEB4932860 Chapiteau, Abbaye aux Dames, founded in the 11th century, Saintes, Charente Maritime; (add.info.: Chapiteau, Abbaye aux Dames, founded in the 11th century, Saintes)

Romanesque art: detail of capitals decorated with animals, church Saint Jacques de Conzac
JEB4932715 Romanesque art: detail of capitals decorated with animals, church Saint Jacques de Conzac, Saint Aulais la Chapelle (Saint-Aulais-la-Chapelle)

View of La Sauve Maggiore, Abbey of La Sauve-Maggiore in Gironde: tent representing the life of Samson. 11th century
JEB4932609 View of La Sauve Maggiore, Abbey of La Sauve-Maggiore in Gironde: tent representing the life of Samson. 11th century.; (add.info.: View of La Sauve Maggiore)

View of La Sauve Maggiore, Abbey of La Sauve-Maggiore in Gironde: tent representing David in the lion pit. 11th century
JEB4932580 View of La Sauve Maggiore, Abbey of La Sauve-Maggiore in Gironde: tent representing David in the lion pit. 11th century.; (add.info.: View of La Sauve Maggiore)

View of La Sauve Maggiore, Abbey of La Sauve-Maggiore in Gironde: tent representing a battle between fabulous animals
JEB4932520 View of La Sauve Maggiore, Abbey of La Sauve-Maggiore in Gironde: tent representing a battle between fabulous animals

Princess of Ferrara (Ferrara). Copy of Titian's painting by Autrusto Valli (1867-1945). Museo Civico, Modene
VEN5032750 Princess of Ferrara (Ferrara). Copy of Titian's painting by Autrusto Valli (1867-1945). Museo Civico, Modene.; Museo Civico di Storia ed Arte, Modena

Detail of the fresco depicting Saint Justus (? - 627), Archeveque of Canterbury, converted Northumbria to Christianity
VEN5033997 Detail of the fresco depicting Saint Justus (? - 627), Archeveque of Canterbury, converted Northumbria to Christianity

Saint Charles Borromee (Carlo Borromeo 1538-1584) with Saint Andre, Saint Francoise (1384-1440)
VEN5027737 Saint Charles Borromee (Carlo Borromeo 1538-1584) with Saint Andre, Saint Francoise (1384-1440) and Saint Therese of Avila (1515-1582). Painting by Alessandro Tiarini (1577-1668)

Cardinal Ugo Seguin de Billon. Fresco by Barisini Tommaso detto Tommaso da Modena (1325-1379)
VEN5027513 Cardinal Ugo Seguin de Billon. Fresco by Barisini Tommaso detto Tommaso da Modena (1325-1379) part of the cycle " Fourteen illustrious members of the Dominican Order"

Saint Peter (San Pietro) consecrated Eveque Saint Apollinaire. Painting by Ercole Graziani The Young (1688-1765)
VEN5027892 Saint Peter (San Pietro) consecrated Eveque Saint Apollinaire. Painting by Ercole Graziani The Young (1688-1765) Church of St

Representation of Giovanni Gualberto or Jean Gualbert (11th century) abbe
ELD4908083 Representation of Giovanni Gualberto or Jean Gualbert (11th century) abbe and founder of the congregation of the Vallombrosan (John Gualberto)

Representation of Saint Joseph, Father of Jesus and Married of Mary. 19th century (engraving)
ELD4911202 Representation of Saint Joseph, Father of Jesus and Married of Mary. 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Representation of Pope St. Celestin I (422-432). 19th century (engraving)
ELD4910791 Representation of Pope St. Celestin I (422-432). 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Representation of Saint Casimir (1458-1484) Prince of Poland (Saint Casimir Jagiellon (Kazimierz or Kazimieras)
ELD4911643 Representation of Saint Casimir (1458-1484) Prince of Poland (Saint Casimir Jagiellon (Kazimierz or Kazimieras) Prince of Poland)

Representation of Saint Perpetus (Saint Perpetue or Perpet) eveque de Tours (died 490). 19th century (engraving)
ELD4910717 Representation of Saint Perpetus (Saint Perpetue or Perpet) eveque de Tours (died 490). 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Representation of Saint Elphege Archeveque of Canterbury (954-1012) during the invasion of the Vikings in England in
ELD4910456 Representation of Saint Elphege Archeveque of Canterbury (954-1012) during the invasion of the Vikings in England in 994

Representation of Etheldrede d'Ely (or Ethelrede, aethelthryth, Etheldreda, Ediltrudis)
ELD4908478 Representation of Etheldrede d'Ely (or Ethelrede, aethelthryth, Etheldreda, Ediltrudis, Awdrey or Audrey) (636-679)

Representation of Saint John the Silent or Hesychaste (454-558) Church of Colony in Armenia
ELD4909641 Representation of Saint John the Silent or Hesychaste (454-558) Church of Colony in Armenia (Saint John the Silent or St John the Hesychast)

Representation of Francoise Bussa de Leoni (or Saint Francoise Romaine or Francoise of Rome (1384 - 1440)
ELD4911474 Representation of Francoise Bussa de Leoni (or Saint Francoise Romaine or Francoise of Rome (1384 - 1440) joining the house of the Oblates

Representation of Saint Abraham of Edessa (died 360) leaving his wife (st Abraham of edessa). 19th century (engraving)
ELD4911297 Representation of Saint Abraham of Edessa (died 360) leaving his wife (st Abraham of edessa). 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Representation of the Martyrdom of Saint Severian Eveque of Scythopolis in Palestine in 452. 19th century (engraving)
ELD4911871 Representation of the Martyrdom of Saint Severian Eveque of Scythopolis in Palestine in 452. 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Representation of Saint Benedictin. 19th century (engraving)
ELD4911147 Representation of Saint Benedictin. 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Representation of Gaza Porphyry (353-420) (Saint Porphyry (or Saint Porphyrius) of Gaza). 19th century (engraving)
ELD4911808 Representation of Gaza Porphyry (353-420) (Saint Porphyry (or Saint Porphyrius) of Gaza). 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Representation of Leandre de Seville (died 600) (St Leander or Leandro de Sevilla). 19th century (engraving)
ELD4911746 Representation of Leandre de Seville (died 600) (St Leander or Leandro de Sevilla). 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Portrait of Saint Bede the Venerable (Beda Venerabilis) (672-735) Monk and Doctor of the Church (St Bede the Venerable)
ELD4910689 Portrait of Saint Bede the Venerable (Beda Venerabilis) (672-735) Monk and Doctor of the Church (St Bede the Venerable)

Representation of Saint Claude de Besancon (607-699) (Saint Claudius of Besancon called the Thaumaturge)
ELD4908953 Representation of Saint Claude de Besancon (607-699) (Saint Claudius of Besancon called the Thaumaturge). 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Representation of Guy (Saint Guy or Saint Vit or Saint Vitus or St Vith), Modest and Crescence (4th century)
ELD4908711 Representation of Guy (Saint Guy or Saint Vit or Saint Vitus or St Vith), Modest and Crescence (4th century) (Saints Vitus, Modestus and Crescentia)

Representation of Martyrs Mark and Marcellian (Marcellianus) (died 286) (Mark and Marcellian). 19th century (engraving)
ELD4908644 Representation of Martyrs Mark and Marcellian (Marcellianus) (died 286) (Mark and Marcellian). 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Representation of Pope Saint Marcellin (296-304) in front of the Emperor Diocletian. 19th century (engraving)
ELD4910209 Representation of Pope Saint Marcellin (296-304) in front of the Emperor Diocletian. 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Representation of Saint Hugh of Cluny (Hugh the Great or Hugh the Semur) (1024-1109)
ELD4910163 Representation of Saint Hugh of Cluny (Hugh the Great or Hugh the Semur) (1024-1109) (Hugh of Cluny or Hugh the Great or Hugh of Semur)

Representation of Saint Pantene (pantaenus or panthene) of Alexandria (died 216)
ELD4908259 Representation of Saint Pantene (pantaenus or panthene) of Alexandria (died 216), Greek founder of the Theological School of Alexandria and the Master of Clement of Alexandria

Representation of Saint Athanasius of Alexandria (298-373) known as the Great
ELD4910042 Representation of Saint Athanasius of Alexandria (298-373) known as the Great (Athanasius of Alexandria or Athanasius the Great, Athanasius the Confessor)

Jesus on the Cross - Christ on a base Fabrique Joseph Fauchier (1687-1751) -Musee de la faience Marseille
JEB4904487 Jesus on the Cross - Christ on a base Fabrique Joseph Fauchier (1687-1751) -Musee de la faience Marseille; Musee Borely, Marseille

A French missionary Jesuite teaching an American Indian near a tipi. Engraving
NWI4902602 A French missionary Jesuite teaching an American Indian near a tipi. Engraving. English Jesuit missionary teaching a Native American near a teepee.; (add.info)

Jesuite missionary preaching American Indians and trappers. Engraving. Jesuit missionary preaching to Native Americans
NWI4902033 Jesuite missionary preaching American Indians and trappers. Engraving. Jesuit missionary preaching to Native Americans and fur traders in the wilderness.; (add.info)

History of immigration in America: African American Mass. The priest in the wooden cabin, United States
NWI4890204 History of immigration in America: African American Mass. The priest in the wooden cabin, United States. Colourful engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

Middle Ages: Medieval copist monk writing a manuscript on a velin sheet, 15th century
NWI4891922 Middle Ages: Medieval copist monk writing a manuscript on a velin sheet, 15th century. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Middle Ages)

History of the settlers and the conquete of the West: American pioneers. New England puritan tilting head
NWI4888775 History of the settlers and the conquete of the West: American pioneers. New England puritan tilting head. 19th century coloring engraving.; (add.info)

Saint Victor (Victricius), archaic of Rouen. Party on August 7. Victor, soldier of the Roman army in the 4th century
PCT4273271 Saint Victor (Victricius), archaic of Rouen. Party on August 7. Victor, soldier of the Roman army in the 4th century, refuses to serve an apostate emperor

Extreme-ontion (extreme anointing, last sacraments) - cover of a religious book at the beginning of the 20th century
PCT4286764 Extreme-ontion (extreme anointing, last sacraments) - cover of a religious book at the beginning of the 20th century - Saint George decks the dragon to allow the soul of a dying man to fly

Spain, Andalusia, PR, Seville: procession of Easter Week, with statue of the Virgin under a canopy surrounded by
LUX4781767 Spain, Andalusia, PR, Seville: procession of Easter Week, with statue of the Virgin under a canopy surrounded by penitents and crowd of fideles

France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Auray: pelerins climb at knee the Scala Sancta, (Basilica of Sainte Anne d'Auray)
LUX4775728 France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Auray: pelerins climb at knee the Scala Sancta, (Basilica of Sainte Anne d'Auray), 1895; (add.info.: France, Brittany, Morbihan (56)

France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Auray: commercial stands and shops selling souvenirs
LUX4775718 France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Auray: commercial stands and shops selling souvenirs and objects of foot on the square of the basilica

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Saint-Cyr-Sur-Loire: a Beau-Repi piling at the miraculous source
LUX4774042 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Saint-Cyr-Sur-Loire: a Beau-Repi piling at the miraculous source, cortege with orpheon and oriflammes, lively view with bourgeois and employees

Church men visit a sick and allitee woman. Colour engraving after a 19th century illustration
NWI4953679 Church men visit a sick and allitee woman. Colour engraving after a 19th century illustration.; (add.info.: Church men visit a sick and allitee woman)

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Christendom: A Journey Through History and Art" Step into the world of Christendom, a realm where faith, martyrdom, and reform intertwine with artistic expressions that have shaped our understanding of Christianity. In this captivating journey through history and art, we encounter significant moments that define the essence of Christendom. The stoning of St. Stephen stands as a poignant reminder of the early Christian martyrs who fearlessly embraced their beliefs. Annibale Carracci's painting immortalizes this tragic event in vivid detail, capturing both the brutality and unwavering devotion. Saint Bonaventure's elevation to cardinalhood symbolizes the influence wielded by religious figures within Christendom. The purple robes he receives represent power and authority granted to those who dedicate their lives to spreading God's message. Jan HOUWENS' engraving brings together two iconic reformers - John Calvin and Martin Luther - in an imaginary meeting. This artwork serves as a testament to their profound impact on shaping Christianity during times of great change. Urania, portrayed before Argus with her telescope in hand, embodies curiosity and scientific exploration within Christendom. Her presence reminds us that religion can coexist harmoniously with advancements in knowledge and astronomy. Coptic Art presents "Christ and Abbe Mena, " depicting Saint Menas alongside Jesus himself. This fusion showcases how different cultures embrace Christianity while retaining their unique artistic traditions. The siege of Jerusalem by Saladin transports us back to a tumultuous period when conflicts between Christians and Muslims defined much of European history. It serves as a stark reminder that Christendom was not without its share of challenges from external forces. In contrast, "The Communion of the Virgin" portrays serene beauty as Mary partakes in holy communion—a moment filled with spiritual significance for believers worldwide—captured masterfully on canvas by an unknown artist from 1663.