Halo Collection (page 2)

Portrait of Saint John the Evangelist, ca. 1605, by El
El Greco (1541-1614). Cretan painter. Saint John the Evangelist, ca. 1605. Prado Museum. Madrid. Spain

Coat of Arms for Marylebone, London, with Virgin and Child at the top, and a Latin motto below (Fiat Secundum Verbum Tuum, let it be done according to your word). Date: early 20th century

Angel with halo and butterfly wings playing harp

A total eclipse of the Sun as seen from being in Earths orbit

USA-ALASKA-KENAI PENINSULA-NIKOLAEVSK: Russian Orthodox Church Icon in Old Believer
USA, ALASKA, KENAI PENINSULA, NIKOLAEVSK: Russian Orthodox Church Icon in Old Believer Russian Village

Dark matter distribution. Image 3 of 4. Supercomputer simulation, known as the Millennium Run, showing the distribution of dark matter in the local universe

OUR LADY OF YEVSEMANISK. Russian icon, 16th century

Jesus praying, St. Anthony Coptic church, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Virgin Mary mosaic, Vienna, Austria, Europe

Buddha statue (1790), Japanese Tea Gardens, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California, USA

Charles I Martyr
CHARLES I OF ENGLAND The King as Martyr

Guru Nanek / Govind Singh
GURU NANEK DEV (right) Founder of the Sikh religion, pictured here with GOVIND SINGH (1666 - 1708), the tenth and last of the Ten Gurus of Sikhism

Nativity / With Lamb
Classical Nativity compostion; Joseph carries his carpenters tools

Saint Nicholas of Lipna, 1294. Artist: Alexa Petrov
Saint Nicholas of Lipna, 1294. Petrov, Alexa (Late 13th century). Russian icon painting. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum of History and Architecture Novgorodian Kremlin, Novgorod

Annunciation (tempera on panel), 1489
XAL227150 Annunciation (tempera on panel), 1489 by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); 150x156 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Oak tree in mist
Oak tree (Quercus sp.) in mist. Photographed near the River Taw in Dartmoor, UK

Die Gralburg
Die Gralsburg - the castle of the Grail

Virgin and Child mosaic in St. Georges Orthodox church, Madaba, Jordan, Middle East

Painting of the Nativity, St. Anthony Coptic church, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Stained glass window of the Holy Family, Our Lady of Geneva basilica, Geneva. Switzerland, Europe

Icon at Aghiou Pavlou Monastery of Christ holding St. Johns book, Mount Athos, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Greece

Christs baptism, Vienna, Austria, Europe

Saint George and the Dragon
SAINT GEORGE Attacks the dragon

Icon of the Blessed Virgin with Three Hands
BAL41096 Icon of the Blessed Virgin with Three Hands by Novgorod School, (16th century); Private Collection; Russian, out of copyright

St. Cornelius (engraving)
XJF342459 St. Cornelius (engraving) by Italian School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Cornelius (d.253) Pope and Martyr; became Pope in 251; died in exile; ); Italian

St Teresa & Crucifix
SAINT TERESA OF AVILA visionary, with crucifix (profile portrait)

Saint Francis and the Wolf of Gubbio
Saint Francis of Assisi befriends the Wolf of Gubbio, who has been terrorising and killing the townspeople, and obtains a promise that it will do no more harm. Date: circa 1205

EARLY CHRISTIAN: CHRIST. Head of Christ, from the catacomb of St. Priscilla, Rome, Italy. 2nd or 3rd century A. D
EARLY CHRISTIAN: CHRIST. Head of Christ, from the catacomb of St. Priscilla, Rome, Italy. 2nd or 3rd century A.D

Saint Bonaventure, prelate of Seraphic Order. Digitally colored woodcut reproduction of a fresco by John of Florence

Grand Teton Mountain Range in Black and White
Sun Shower of rays on the Grand Tetons by Matt Anderson

St. Cecilia, 1891, (1911). Artist: Gustav Naujok
St. Cecilia, 1891, (1911). Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of musicians. From Bibbys Annual 1911. [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1911]

Detail of Chartres Cathedral, 12th century
Detail of Chartres Cathedral, showing Kings and Queens in the central door of the west front, 12th century

Costa Rica, Alajuela, La Fortuna. The Arenal Volcano. Although classed as active the volcano has not shown any explosive activity since 2010

Basil II, surnamed the Bulgar-slayer (958-1025). Byzantine emperor (976-1025) from de Macedonian Dynasty. Detail from the Menologion of Basil II. 10th Century. Miniature. Vatican Apostolic Library

U. S. Navy SEALs combat diver prepares for HALO jump operations from a C-130 Hercules
U.S. Navy SEAL combat diver prepares for HALO jump operations from a C-130 Hercules

Comet Hale-Bopp 1997 C011 / 1167
In March 1997 comet Hale-Bopp appeared in the north-eastern morning sky and in April in the north-western evening sky to be seen all the night

The Wedding of St George and Princess Sabra, 1857. Artist: Dante Gabriel Rossetti
The Wedding of St George and Princess Sabra, 1857. Painting held by the Tate, London. From The Studio Volume 69. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1916-17]

Choirbook number 3. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. Coronati
Choirbook number 3. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. Antiphonary By Master of Burgo de Osma. Parchment. Coronation of the Virgin surrounded by Saints and Bishops. Miniature. Letter U. Spain

Saint Aloysius Gonzaga (1568-1591). Italian Jesuit. Colored
Saint Aloysius Gonzaga (1568-1591). Italian Jesuit seminarian and student at the Roman college. He died in Rome, at the service of persons infected by the plague

The universe is a place of intense color and beauty

St Stephen / Fra Angelico
STEPHEN THE DEACON First Christian martyr, preaching to a group of people in a distinctly Italian renaissance setting Date: ? - circa 35

BANNER OF HERNAN CORTAS. The original banner of Spanish conquistador, Hernan Cortas, c16th century
BANNER OF HERNÁN CORTAS. The original banner of Spanish conquistador, Hernán Cortas, c16th century

Annular Eclipse - occurs when the Sun and Moon are exactly in line, but the apparent size of the Moon is smaller than
FG-7041 Annular Eclipse - 10th May 1994 Photographed at the centerline Punta San Francisquito, Baja California, Mexico montage from 5 original photographs, begins lower left

Biblical Tales by John Lawson, Jesus the Good Shepherd

The Sower, October 1888, (1947). Creator: Vincent van Gogh
The Sower, October 1888, (1947). Man broadcasting seed in a field against a sun low on the horizon. Painting in the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam

The Cestello Annunciation, 1489, (1937). Creator: Sandro Botticelli
The Cestello Annunciation, 1489, (1937). The angel Gabriel, holding a stem of lilies, brings the Virgin Mary the news that God has chosen her to bear the Christ child

Adoration of the Magi, 1624 (oil on canvas)
XIR293826 Adoration of the Magi, 1624 (oil on canvas) by Vignon, Claude (1593-1670); Church of St. Gervais, Paris, France; (add.info.: Adoration of the Magi; ); French, out of copyright

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"Halo: A Divine Symbol of Light and Majesty" The halo, a timeless symbol of divinity and enlightenment, has adorned religious icons throughout history. From the Greek Orthodox icon of Christ's resurrection in Thessalonica, Macedonia, Greece, to the depiction of The Holy Trinity in the 1420s, this celestial aura transcends borders and continents. Intricately painted with tempera on panel during the Renaissance period by skilled artists like William Holman Hunt, halos became synonymous with heavenly radiance. They illuminated figures such as The King of Kings and embodied Jesus as The Light of the World in his c1851-1853 masterpiece. Not limited to Christianity alone, halos also found their place in other faiths. An ancient Coptic art piece from Egypt showcases Christ alongside Abbott Mena on a wooden canvas dating back to the 7th century AD. Meanwhile, Hindu gods Krishna and Rada are depicted with divine halos in India. Even beyond religious contexts, halos continue to inspire awe-inspiring artwork worldwide. In Geneva's Taize icon or Kopan monastery's portrayal of Manjushri - the deity embodying knowledge - these radiant circles serve as a visual representation of spiritual enlightenment. Halos have stood the test of time as symbols that transcend cultures and beliefs. Whether it be St. Teresa of Avila immortalized on canvas or early 12th-century frescoes adorning Bet Maryam Church in Lalibela; they remind us that there is something greater than ourselves – an ethereal light guiding our path towards higher realms. As we gaze upon these sacred depictions across centuries and continents alike, let us remember that within each halo lies not only divine majesty but also an invitation for us all to seek illumination within ourselves – becoming beacons amidst darkness just like those depicted throughout history.