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High Altar Collection

The high altar holds a sacred place in religious spaces, symbolizing the heart of worship and devotion

Background imageHigh Altar Collection: Boy taking first communion, attended to by Guardian Angel (coloured photo)

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)

Background imageHigh Altar Collection: Academic art : The Vestals par Rico Cejudo, Jose (1864-1943), 1888-1895. Oil on canvas, 277x180

Academic art : The Vestals par Rico Cejudo, Jose (1864-1943), 1888-1895. Oil on canvas, 277x180
FIA5406092 Academic art : The Vestals par Rico Cejudo, Jose (1864-1943), 1888-1895. Oil on canvas, 277x180. Ayuntamiento de Sevilla by Rico y Cejudo, Jose (1864-1939); Ayuntamiento de Sevilla

Background imageHigh Altar Collection: French 19th century woodcut illustration showing the Holy Sacrament at the high altar of a church

French 19th century woodcut illustration showing the Holy Sacrament at the high altar of a church
5306059 French 19th century woodcut illustration showing the Holy Sacrament at the high altar of a church; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageHigh Altar Collection: High Altar, Westminster Abbey, London (photo)

High Altar, Westminster Abbey, London (photo)
5999054 High Altar, Westminster Abbey, London (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: High Altar, Westminster Abbey, London)

Background imageHigh Altar Collection: The choir and high altar of St. Pauls Cathedral, London, Great Britain, UK

The choir and high altar of St. Pauls Cathedral, London, Great Britain, UK

Background imageHigh Altar Collection: The Great Altar, with its baldacchino, 95 feet high, St. Peters Church, Rome, Italy, c1909

The Great Altar, with its baldacchino, 95 feet high, St. Peters Church, Rome, Italy, c1909. Large Baroque sculpted bronze canopy over the high altar of St

Background imageHigh Altar Collection: The High Altar of the Church of SS. Giovanni e Paolo, Venice (w/c on paper)

The High Altar of the Church of SS. Giovanni e Paolo, Venice (w/c on paper)
MAN329187 The High Altar of the Church of SS. Giovanni e Paolo, Venice (w/c on paper) by Roberts, David (1796-1864); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageHigh Altar Collection: Fol. 142r An Angel Appears to Zacharias in the Temple (vellum)

Fol. 142r An Angel Appears to Zacharias in the Temple (vellum)
ALI142384 Fol.142r An Angel Appears to Zacharias in the Temple (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Reale, Turin, Piedmont

Background imageHigh Altar Collection: The Crowd Invades And Devastates The Church Of Giussano (Brianza)

The Crowd Invades And Devastates The Church Of Giussano (Brianza) To Protest Against The Parish Priests Moving
2798509 The Crowd Invades And Devastates The Church Of Giussano (Brianza) To Protest Against The Parish Priests Moving (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Background imageHigh Altar Collection: Lamentation over dead Christ, c. 1460-64 (oil on panel)

Lamentation over dead Christ, c. 1460-64 (oil on panel)
5310822 Lamentation over dead Christ, c. 1460-64 (oil on panel) by Weyden, Rogier van der (1399-1464); 80.6x130.1 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague

Background imageHigh Altar Collection: Madonna and Child with Saints Peter, Clement, Paul and Sebastian, 1448 - 1494

Madonna and Child with Saints Peter, Clement, Paul and Sebastian, 1448 - 1494
7264943 Madonna and Child with Saints Peter, Clement, Paul and Sebastian, 1448 - 1494. by Ghirlandaio, Domenico (Domenico Bigordi) (1449-94); San Martino Cathedral, Lucca

Background imageHigh Altar Collection: Madonna and Child with Saints Peter, Clement, Paul and Sebastian, 1448 - 1494

Madonna and Child with Saints Peter, Clement, Paul and Sebastian, 1448 - 1494
7264932 Madonna and Child with Saints Peter, Clement, Paul and Sebastian, 1448 - 1494. by Ghirlandaio, Domenico (Domenico Bigordi) (1449-94); San Martino Cathedral, Lucca

Background imageHigh Altar Collection: Chapel where Therese de Lisieux was baptized, Alencon, 2020 (photography)

Chapel where Therese de Lisieux was baptized, Alencon, 2020 (photography)
7260415 Chapel where Therese de Lisieux was baptized, Alencon, 2020 (photography); (add.info.: Notre Dame Basilica, Alencon, Orne)

Background imageHigh Altar Collection: Saint Michael, c. 1840 (water-based paint on wood panel)

Saint Michael, c. 1840 (water-based paint on wood panel)
BRN195815 Saint Michael, c. 1840 (water-based paint on wood panel) by Aragon, Jose Rafael (c.1795-1862); 26x17.5 cm; The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Background imageHigh Altar Collection: Predella of the Profanation of the Host: The Body of the Jewish Pawnbroker Guarded by Angels

Predella of the Profanation of the Host: The Body of the Jewish Pawnbroker Guarded by Angels and Devils, c
ALG80443 Predella of the Profanation of the Host: The Body of the Jewish Pawnbroker Guarded by Angels and Devils, c.1468 (tempera on panel) (detail) by Uccello, Paolo (1397-1475); Palazzo Ducale

Background imageHigh Altar Collection: The Sacrifice of Abraham (fresco)

The Sacrifice of Abraham (fresco)
ALG192828 The Sacrifice of Abraham (fresco) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Palazzo Arcivescovile, Udine, Italy

Background imageHigh Altar Collection: The Three Angels, detail of The Hospitality of Abraham and the Sacrifice of Isaac

The Three Angels, detail of The Hospitality of Abraham and the Sacrifice of Isaac, 6th century (mosaic) (see 154709)
XIR322556 The Three Angels, detail of The Hospitality of Abraham and the Sacrifice of Isaac, 6th century (mosaic) (see 154709) by Byzantine School, (6th century); San Vitale, Ravenna, Italy

Background imageHigh Altar Collection: Gothic Art: View of the central nave

Gothic Art: View of the central nave
LRI4626445 Gothic Art: View of the central nave by French School, (12th century); Cathedral of St. Etienne, Bourges, France; (add.info.: Gothic Art)

Background imageHigh Altar Collection: Saint Ignatius of Loyola (colour engraving)

Saint Ignatius of Loyola (colour engraving)
1730127 Saint Ignatius of Loyola (colour engraving) by French School; (add.info.: Saint Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556) founder of Jesuit order in 1540.)

Background imageHigh Altar Collection: Cabalistic drawing (engraving)

Cabalistic drawing (engraving)
7185755 Cabalistic drawing (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cabalistic drawing)

Background imageHigh Altar Collection: Southern side chapel west side, Sint-Michiels, leaves baroque altarpiece of marbled wood with

Southern side chapel west side, Sint-Michiels, leaves baroque altarpiece of marbled wood with statues at the top by E
7241952 Southern side chapel west side, Sint-Michiels, leaves baroque altarpiece of marbled wood with statues at the top by E. van Zijl from 1616, baptistery by Zijl, E

Background imageHigh Altar Collection: Ancient Roman altars and pitcher used in sacrifices. 1802 (engraving)

Ancient Roman altars and pitcher used in sacrifices. 1802 (engraving)
7237035 Ancient Roman altars and pitcher used in sacrifices. 1802 (engraving) by Roccheggiani, Lorenzo (active 1804-1817); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHigh Altar Collection: Ancient Roman tripods and altars. 1802 (engraving)

Ancient Roman tripods and altars. 1802 (engraving)
7237094 Ancient Roman tripods and altars. 1802 (engraving) by Roccheggiani, Lorenzo (active 1804-1817); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tripod on an ancient bas-relief at the Villa Justinian 1)

Background imageHigh Altar Collection: Augur performing ex tripudiis ritual, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)

Augur performing ex tripudiis ritual, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)
7236779 Augur performing ex tripudiis ritual, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving) by Labrousse, L.F. (fl.1796); Private Collection; (add.info.: Augur, priest and official of ancient Rome)

Background imageHigh Altar Collection: Ponitifex maximus or chief high priest, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)

Ponitifex maximus or chief high priest, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)
7236760 Ponitifex maximus or chief high priest, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving) by Labrousse, L.F. (fl.1796); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHigh Altar Collection: Flamen priest performing a ritual in ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)

Flamen priest performing a ritual in ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)
7236872 Flamen priest performing a ritual in ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving) by Labrousse, L.F. (fl.1796); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flamen priest performing a ritual in ancient Rome)

Background imageHigh Altar Collection: Haruspex reading the entrails of a sacrificed sheep, ancient Rom 1796 (engraving)

Haruspex reading the entrails of a sacrificed sheep, ancient Rom 1796 (engraving)
7236782 Haruspex reading the entrails of a sacrificed sheep, ancient Rom 1796 (engraving) by Labrousse, L.F. (fl.1796); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHigh Altar Collection: The high altar of the Church of San Luca in Genoa

The high altar of the Church of San Luca in Genoa
5951177 The high altar of the Church of San Luca in Genoa by Italian School, (17th century); Chiesa di San Luca, Genoa, Liguria

Background imageHigh Altar Collection: Interior of the Church of San Luca, The main altar with the statue of the Immaculate

Interior of the Church of San Luca, The main altar with the statue of the Immaculate
5951178 Interior of the Church of San Luca, The main altar with the statue of the Immaculate by Italian School, (17th century); Chiesa di San Luca, Genoa, Liguria

Background imageHigh Altar Collection: Parish church (Nederename, Sint-Vedastuskerk). Interior. The high altar. Adoration of the Magi

Parish church (Nederename, Sint-Vedastuskerk). Interior. The high altar. Adoration of the Magi. Simon De Paepe
7142272 Parish church (Nederename, Sint-Vedastuskerk). Interior. The high altar. Adoration of the Magi. Simon De Paepe. Ca 1660-1670

Background imageHigh Altar Collection: Religious conversion of the Gauls, c. 1920-29 (pen & ink and w / c on paper)

Religious conversion of the Gauls, c. 1920-29 (pen & ink and w / c on paper)
CHT177839 Religious conversion of the Gauls, c.1920-29 (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Berty, Maurice (1884-1946); Private Collection; © Archives Charmet

Background imageHigh Altar Collection: Baroque altarpiece of the Sanctuary of the Miracle, Riner, Lleida, 2021 (photo)

Baroque altarpiece of the Sanctuary of the Miracle, Riner, Lleida, 2021 (photo)
7205239 Baroque altarpiece of the Sanctuary of the Miracle, Riner, Lleida, 2021 (photo) by Murato, Carlos (1721-1780); (add.info.: Baroque altarpiece of the Sanctuary of the Miracle, Riner)

Background imageHigh Altar Collection: Saint Ambrose Altar: episodes of the life of Saint Ambrose, detail of the posterieure part

Saint Ambrose Altar: episodes of the life of Saint Ambrose, detail of the posterieure part
LRI4586325 Saint Ambrose Altar: episodes of the life of Saint Ambrose, detail of the posterieure part (Golden altar representing story of life of st Ambrose)

Background imageHigh Altar Collection: Saint Ambrose Altar: episodes of the life of Saint Ambrose, detail of the posterieure part

Saint Ambrose Altar: episodes of the life of Saint Ambrose, detail of the posterieure part
LRI4586324 Saint Ambrose Altar: episodes of the life of Saint Ambrose, detail of the posterieure part (Golden altar representing story of life of st Ambrose)

Background imageHigh Altar Collection: The predication of Saint James the Major, detail of the lateral antependium

The predication of Saint James the Major, detail of the lateral antependium, Altar of Saint James the Major
LRI4585223 The predication of Saint James the Major, detail of the lateral antependium, Altar of Saint James the Major, 1364 (silver) by Ognabene, Andrea di Jacopo d (14th century); Duomo, Pistoia

Background imageHigh Altar Collection: Detail of the central panel of the golden Altar, (9th century)

Detail of the central panel of the golden Altar, (9th century)
LRI4626521 Detail of the central panel of the golden Altar, (9th century) by Wolvinus (Vuolvinius, Vuolvino or Volvinio) (active c.824-859); Museo di Sant Ambrogio, Milan, Lombardy

Background imageHigh Altar Collection: Saint Ambrose Altar: detail of the part facing the fideles representing scenes of the life of Christ

Saint Ambrose Altar: detail of the part facing the fideles representing scenes of the life of Christ
LRI4626517 Saint Ambrose Altar: detail of the part facing the fideles representing scenes of the life of Christ (Golden altar representing scenes of the life of Christ)

Background imageHigh Altar Collection: Maquette for Knights for the Battle of Britain Altar at Westminster Abbey, 1947 (plaster)

Maquette for Knights for the Battle of Britain Altar at Westminster Abbey, 1947 (plaster)
700227 Maquette for Knights for the Battle of Britain Altar at Westminster Abbey, 1947 (plaster) by Hardiman, Alfred Frank (1891-1949); 56x17x55.5 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery)

Background imageHigh Altar Collection: Silver Altar of Saint James the Major. Detail of the antependium with stories of new testament

Silver Altar of Saint James the Major. Detail of the antependium with stories of new testament, nativity, 1287-1456
LRI4585158 Silver Altar of Saint James the Major. Detail of the antependium with stories of new testament, nativity, 1287-1456 by Ognabene, Andrea di Jacopo d (14th century); Duomo, Pistoia, Tuscany

Background imageHigh Altar Collection: Baroque altarpiece of the Sanctuary of the Miracle, Riner, Lleida, 2021 (photo)

Baroque altarpiece of the Sanctuary of the Miracle, Riner, Lleida, 2021 (photo)
7205237 Baroque altarpiece of the Sanctuary of the Miracle, Riner, Lleida, 2021 (photo) by Murato, Carlos (1721-1780); (add.info.: Baroque altarpiece of the Sanctuary of the Miracle, Riner)

Background imageHigh Altar Collection: Temple at Uppsala, Sweden (colour litho)

Temple at Uppsala, Sweden (colour litho)
7173295 Temple at Uppsala, Sweden (colour litho) by Doepler, Carl Emil (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Temple at Uppsala, Sweden)

Background imageHigh Altar Collection: Dossal of an altar with central ciborium, from the left, St. Francis, St. Bartholomew

Dossal of an altar with central ciborium, from the left, St. Francis, St. Bartholomew
6366121 Dossal of an altar with central ciborium, from the left, St. Francis, St. Bartholomew, the Archangel Raphael and Tobiolo, c.1475 (bas-relief polychrome glazed terracotta) by Della Robbia

Background imageHigh Altar Collection: Untitled, after 1946 (screenprint)

Untitled, after 1946 (screenprint)
873628 Untitled, after 1946 (screenprint) by Ramos Martinez, Alfredo (1871-1946); 55.25 x40.96 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; © San Diego Museum of Art

Background imageHigh Altar Collection: Romania: Ghinda, Children at the altar (b / w photo)

Romania: Ghinda, Children at the altar (b / w photo)
6017501 Romania: Ghinda, Children at the altar (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ghinda, Children at the altar)

Background imageHigh Altar Collection: Saint Ambrose altar: angels and saints worshiping the cross, detail of the side part

Saint Ambrose altar: angels and saints worshiping the cross, detail of the side part
LRI4586316 Saint Ambrose altar: angels and saints worshiping the cross, detail of the side part (Golden altar representing angels and saints worshiping the cross)



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The high altar holds a sacred place in religious spaces, symbolizing the heart of worship and devotion. In Westminster Abbey, London, its grandeur commands attention as it stands tall amidst the awe-inspiring architecture. The choir and high altar of St. Paul's Cathedral in Great Britain also exude a sense of reverence and spirituality. Traveling to Venice, we find ourselves captivated by the High Altar of the Church of SS. Giovanni e Paolo. Its delicate artistry on paper showcases intricate details that depict stories from the New Testament. A glimpse into history takes us to Saint James the Major's Silver Altar, where an antependium reveals scenes such as the slaughter of innocents and Judas' betrayal. This masterpiece crafted between 1287-1456 is a testament to artistic skill and storytelling. Engaging engravings transport us further back in time, depicting Mattathias fiercely defending his faith against idolatry during Ancient Greece's reigns. Returning to Saint James' Silver Altar, we witness more episodes from the New Testament beautifully depicted on its antependium – including martyrdoms and annunciations – all masterfully created by Andrea di Jacopo d'. Intriguingly, even historical events found their way into altars like Knut IV's death in Denmark's Saint Albanus Church. Christian Albrecht von Benzon immortalized this tragic moment with oil on canvas at Fyns Kunstmuseum. From London to Venice and beyond, these altars stand as testaments to human creativity intertwined with spiritual devotion throughout centuries past.