Pious Collection (page 6)

Portrait of Cristina di Lorena, Grand Duchess of Tuscany, c. 1620 (oil on canvas)
BEN465657 Portrait of Cristina di Lorena, Grand Duchess of Tuscany, c.1620 (oil on canvas) by Tito, Tiberio di (1573-1627); Palazzo Pitti, Florence

Joan of Arc, 1865 (oil on canvas)
PNH356903 Joan of Arc, 1865 (oil on canvas) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96); 82x62 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Joan of Arc (1412-31)

A Jesuit procession, caricatured with a crucifer, and five others following
CTS413036 A Jesuit procession, caricatured with a crucifer, and five others following; an additional mans profile wearing spectacles left; and at the right a vertical line of script

King Robert II, called the Pious (chromolitho)
667083 King Robert II, called the Pious (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Robert II)

Louis the Pious doing penance for the treatment of his nephew, Bernard (engraving)
653991 Louis the Pious doing penance for the treatment of his nephew, Bernard (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mary Magdalene Reading (oil on panel)
PWI126889 Mary Magdalene Reading (oil on panel) by Master of Female Half Lengths (c.1490-c.1540); Louvre, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; Flemish, out of copyright

Wife of a donor kneeling by a river (oil on panel) (pair of 155176)
BAC155175 Wife of a donor kneeling by a river (oil on panel) (pair of 155176) by Cleve, Joos van (c.1485-1541); 71.8x24.1 cm; Private Collection; Netherlandish, out of copyright

A Woman, traditionally identified as Isabela la Catolica of Castile, c. 1492-97 (oil on panel)
3740418 A Woman, traditionally identified as Isabela la Catolica of Castile, c.1492-97 (oil on panel) by Sittow, Michiel (1469-1525); 33.3 x 23.5 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT

The Isenheim Altarpiece, Saint Augustine (detail of Jean d Orlier, donor), c. 1490 (gold paint on wood)
898696 The Isenheim Altarpiece, Saint Augustine (detail of Jean d Orlier, donor), c.1490 (gold paint on wood) by Hagenauer, Nikolaus (c.1455-1526/28); Musee d Unterlinden, Colmar

Emperor Antoninus Pius, 1519-22 (bronze, partly gilded)
3617911 Emperor Antoninus Pius, 1519-22 (bronze, partly gilded) by Antico (Pier Jacopo Alari Bonacolsi) (c.1460-1528); 64.1 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

A Woman Preparing Bread and Butter for a Boy, c. 1660-3 (oil on canvas)
3545822 A Woman Preparing Bread and Butter for a Boy, c.1660-3 (oil on canvas) by Hooch, Pieter de (1629-84); 68.6x53.3 cm; J

Cold Water Army Pledge (litho)
745868 Cold Water Army Pledge (litho) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; eNew York Historical Society; American, out of copyright

Her brother was in pious conversation with the Duke (litho)
2781871 Her brother was in pious conversation with the Duke (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Her brother was in pious conversation with the Duke)

St. Augustine washing the feet if the Redeemed (oil on canvas)
704114 St. Augustine washing the feet if the Redeemed (oil on canvas) by Lanfranco, Giovanni (1582-1647); Chiesa di San Agostino, Rome, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Heinrich Sleeping and Saint Hedwig Praying; Heinrich and Saint Hedwig with Their Children
3247696 Heinrich Sleeping and Saint Hedwig Praying; Heinrich and Saint Hedwig with Their Children, 1353 (Tempera colors, colored washes)

Detail from a window depicting the donor (stained glass) (detail of 344927)
PC344928 Detail from a window depicting the donor (stained glass) (detail of 344927) by English School, (15th century); Church of St. Peter & St

Detail from a window depicting the Passion: donors and the furriers (stained glass)
PC344952 Detail from a window depicting the Passion: donors and the furriers (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Saint-Etienne Cathedral, Bourges, France; French, out of copyright

St. Charles Borromeo, archbishop of Milan, distributing alms to the poor
REV346181 St. Charles Borromeo, archbishop of Milan, distributing alms to the poor, 1853 (oil on canvas) by Pina, Jose Salome (1830-1909); Museo Nacional de Arte, Mexico City

Edward the Confessor Crowned at Winchester, 1043, from Hutchinson
IL388157 Edward the Confessor Crowned at Winchester, 1043, from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1920 (litho) by Woodville

The triumph of Christ, 1565 (pen & ink on paper)
449258 The triumph of Christ, 1565 (pen & ink on paper) by Heemskerck, Maerten van (1498-1574); 17.9x26.5 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

St Gregory attended by angels praying for souls in Purgatory
CTS404700 St Gregory attended by angels praying for souls in Purgatory (pen & brown ink with brown wash and heightening) by Carracci, Annibale (1560-1609); 39.3x26.3 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

The Sacrifice of Noah (pen & brown ink on white paper)
CTS404465 The Sacrifice of Noah (pen & brown ink on white paper) by Bandinelli, Baccio (1488-1560); 37.5x28 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Life of Francois de Paris (engraving) (b / w phto)
CHT382718 Life of Francois de Paris (engraving) (b/w phto) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The Sacred Heart of Jesus, end of nineteenth century (mixed media)
CHT327019 The Sacred Heart of Jesus, end of nineteenth century (mixed media) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

St. Suzanne, from the Chateau des Ducs de Bourbon, Chantelle, c. 1500-03 (limestone)
XIR208184 St. Suzanne, from the Chateau des Ducs de Bourbon, Chantelle, c.1500-03 (limestone) by Guilhomet, Jean (Jean de Chartres) (fl.c.1465-c.1516); 183x78 cm; Louvre, Paris

Moravians at prayer (engraving)
PNP269849 Moravians at prayer (engraving) by American School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Moravian churches form a modern)

Portrait of an Elderly Woman (oil on canvas)
FFA273096 Portrait of an Elderly Woman (oil on canvas) by Helst, Bartolomeus van der (1613-70); 110x85 cm; Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

AE II 401 AB Foundation Charter of the Royal Chapel at Vincennes dedicated to the Trinity
ARH257971 AE II 401 AB Foundation Charter of the Royal Chapel at Vincennes dedicated to the Trinity, November 1379 (vellum) by French School

Portrait of a Monk of the Pueroni Family (oil on canvas)
CH259616 Portrait of a Monk of the Pueroni Family (oil on canvas) by Miradori, Luigi (Il Genovesino) (c.1605-c.1654); 142.5x97 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian

Ms 41-1950, f. 2v: Dedication page from a Book of Hours belonging to Margaret Beauchamp, c
FIT276935 Ms 41-1950, f.2v: Dedication page from a Book of Hours belonging to Margaret Beauchamp, c.1424 (vellum) by English School, (15th century); 22x11 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Raising of the Son of Theophilus and St Peter Enthroned (fresco)
956975 Raising of the Son of Theophilus and St Peter Enthroned (fresco) by Lippi, Filippino (c.1457-1504); Chiesa di Santa Maria del Carmine, Florence

The Precious Book, c. 1916-1926 (oil on canvas laid on panel)
657469 The Precious Book, c. 1916-1926 (oil on canvas laid on panel) by John, Gwen (1876-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Precious Book. Gwen John (1876-1939). Oil on canvas laid on panel

The Excommunication of Robert II (chromolitho)
667192 The Excommunication of Robert II (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Excommunication of Robert II)

The Wailing Wall (pencil and wash on tracing paper laid onto card)
DRE144438 The Wailing Wall (pencil and wash on tracing paper laid onto card) by Haag, Carl (1820-1915); 35.5x51 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Nun, c. 1836 (oil on canvas)
NYH149686 The Nun, c.1836 (oil on canvas) by Flagg, George Whiting (1816-97); 76.2x61 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; eNew York Historical Society; American, out of copyright

Portrait of Wilhelmina Campbell, Viscountess Glenorchy (1741-1786) (oil on canvas)
CH142272 Portrait of Wilhelmina Campbell, Viscountess Glenorchy (1741-1786) (oil on canvas) by Gainsborough, Thomas (1727-88); 75.4x62.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

The Legend of the First Christmas Tree Candles, mid 18th century (engraving) (b / w photo)
NAT133853 The Legend of the First Christmas Tree Candles, mid 18th century (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Swarthmore Hall (w / c on paper)
NWP132615 Swarthmore Hall (w/c on paper) by Penstone, John Jewell (fl.1835-95); 43.5x55.5 cm; Newport Museum and Art Gallery

Queen Henrietta Maria (1609-69) (gouache on vellum laid onto gesso-backed card)
XYC158433 Queen Henrietta Maria (1609-69) (gouache on vellum laid onto gesso-backed card) by Des Granges, David (1611-1671/2); 8.3x7 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Unknown Lady from the court of King Edward VI (possibly Lady Jane Grey) c
FIT66060 Unknown Lady from the court of King Edward VI (possibly Lady Jane Grey) c.1550-55 (oil on panel) by Eworth or Ewoutsz, Hans (fl.1520-74); 109.9x80 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

St Sabinus, Cardinal egidio Albornoz kneeling, St Clement and St Francis, scenes from the life of St Catherine of
1762100 St Sabinus, Cardinal egidio Albornoz kneeling, St Clement and St Francis, scenes from the life of St Catherine of Alexandria, c

St. Francis in Prayer in a Grotto, 1650-55 (oil on canvas)
1267953 St. Francis in Prayer in a Grotto, 1650-55 (oil on canvas) by Zurbaran, Francisco de (1598-1664); 157.5 x100.5 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: St)

St. Jerome (oil on panel)
1067937 St. Jerome (oil on panel) by Houbraken, Arnold (1660-1719); 28.2x23.3 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; gift of Mr. and Mrs. E.M. (Ted) Dealey; Dutch, out of copyright

Old Woman Meditating, c. 1661-63 (oil on panel)
3704066 Old Woman Meditating, c.1661-63 (oil on panel) by Metsu, Gabriel (1629-67); 27.3x23.2 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: ); Dutch, out of copyright

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"Pious: A Glimpse into Devotion and Faith" In the serene masterpiece "The Angelus" by Jean Francois Millet, we witness a moment frozen in time, as two humble peasants bow their heads in prayer amidst their toil. The painting's tranquility speaks volumes about the pious nature of these individuals, finding solace and strength through their unwavering devotion. Similarly, St. Teresa of Avila's portrait captures her deep spirituality and unwavering commitment to God. Her eyes reflect an inner peace that can only be attained through a life dedicated to prayer and contemplation. "The Infant Samuel, " painted by Sir Joshua Reynolds, portrays the young prophet Samuel in a state of divine communication. This depiction reminds us of the importance of nurturing our spiritual connection from an early age, fostering piety as a foundation for a meaningful existence. An intriguing glimpse into history is found within an anti-home rule postcard that showcases religious figures like St Bernard of Clairvaux and Jan Hus with books symbolizing knowledge and enlightenment. These images serve as reminders that piety often goes hand-in-hand with intellectual curiosity and pursuit of truth. Moving eastward to Hong Kong's Po Lin Monastery, we encounter the majestic Big Buddha statue - an awe-inspiring representation of Buddhist devotion. Its sheer size commands reverence from all who visit this sacred site, reminding us that acts of piety can take many forms across different cultures. Hagia Sophia's mosaic depicting Jesus blessing while holding the Bible serves as a testament to Christianity's rich heritage in Istanbul. It encapsulates both faithfulness to scripture and compassion towards humanity – qualities synonymous with true piety. A portrait capturing Margaret Beaufort reveals her devout spirit amidst political turmoil; her gaze reflects resilience rooted in faith during challenging times. This image exemplifies how piety can provide solace even amid worldly struggles. Finally, Bhutanese men and women turning prayer wheels in Buddhist temples showcase a vibrant piety deeply ingrained in their culture.