Prayer Collection

Praying hands, art by Durer
Durers Praying Hands. Sketch by the German artist Albrecht Durer (1471-1528) of praying hands (1508). Durer did much to introduce the Renaissance style of art to northern Europe

The Angelus (c1857-1859). At the sound of the Angelus bell from the church in the distance, peasants pause in their work to say an evening prayer. Jean Francois Millet (1817-1875) Musee d Orsay, Paris

For What We Are About To Receive (oil on canvas)
XPG365657 For What We Are About To Receive (oil on canvas) by Smith, Carlton Alfred (1853-1946); Private Collection

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)

The Angelus, 1857-1859, (1912). Artist: Jean Francois Millet
The Angelus, 1857-1859, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings, with an introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, Cassell and Company, (London, New York, Toronto, 1912)

Praying Girl, Italian painting of 19th century. Artist: Roberto Ferruzzi
Praying Girl, Italian painting of 19th century. Ferruzzi, Roberto (1854-1944). Found in the collection of the M. Kroshitsky Art Museum, Sevastopol

The Lords Prayer and the Ten Commandments. Print shows the Lords Prayer and the Ten Commandments interspersed by various religious symbols and religious and secular admonitions

The Angelus, 1857-1859. Artist: Jean Francois Millet
The Angelus, 1857-1859. A man and woman working in a potato field pause for prayer when they hear the bell rung in the church in the right background

The Lords Prayer
From the Gospel of Matthew, chapter vi, verses 3 - 13

St. Teresa of Avila (oil on canvas)
REV345898 St. Teresa of Avila (oil on canvas) by Spanish School, (17th century); Monasterio de Santa Maria de San Salvador, Canas

English knight. Brass rubbing, c1323, from Pebmarsh Church, Essex, England
WILLIAM FITZRALPH, d. 1323. English knight. Brass rubbing, c1323, from Pebmarsh Church, Essex, England

The prayer at Valley Forge. Print showing George Washington, kneeling on one knee, praying in a grove of trees, his hores nearby

Muslim woman kneeling on prayer mat saying prayers, Jordan, Middle East

The Infant Samuel, c1776, (1912). Artist: Sir Joshua Reynolds
The Infant Samuel, c1776, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings with an introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, (Cassell and Company, London, New York, Toronto, 1912)

Twilight at the Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal
Turn up the light in new year in Boudhanath Stupa Boudhanath is a UNESCO world heritage site in the Kathmandu valley, Nepal

First settlers of Hartford, Connecticut, 1636
Thomas Hookers congregation migrates from Massachusetts to settle Hartford, Connecticut, 1636. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Manuscript Leaf with the Annunciation from a Book of Hours, ca. 1485-90. Creator: Jean Bourdichon
Manuscript Leaf with the Annunciation from a Book of Hours, ca. 1485-90

Piero della Francesca, Italian painter
Renaissance Art. Italy. 15th century. Piero della Francesca (c.1420-1492). Italian painter. The Nativity, 1470-75. Tempera on panel. National Gallery. London. England. UK

Saint Rita Praying
SAINT RITA OF CASCIA Italian peasant woman who survived a brutal husband to become a nun and saint - depicted at prayer Date: 1377 - 1447

CONTINENTAL CONGRESS. Chaplain Jacob Duche leading the first prayer in the First Continental Congress at Carpenters Hall, Philadelphia, September 1774: mezzotint, 1848

The Angelus, 1857-59 (oil on canvas)
XIR7582 The Angelus, 1857-59 (oil on canvas) by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); 55.5x66 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Monk by the Sea, 1808-10 (oil on canvas)
XJL211848 Monk by the Sea, 1808-10 (oil on canvas) by Friedrich, Caspar David (1774-1840); 110z171.5 cm; Alte Nationalgalerie, Berlin, Germany; (add.info.: Der MAonch am Meer); German

King George V Silver Jubilee celebrations, ILN cover, 1935
Soldiers from across the British Empire gather to adore the crown, resplendent on a garlanded pedestal, on the occasion of the Silver Jubilee celebrations of King George V.St Pauls Cathedral can be

The Evening Prayer: There is a dog who loves his Master so, He always goes with him wherever he may go, And even when he kneels to say his Evening Prayer, This faithful friend is by his bedside there!

England, County Durham, Durham City. Durham Cathedral, situated above the river banks of the River Wear

Last Conversation between St. Benedict and St. Scholastica, 15th century (fresco)
LRI4690611 Last Conversation between St. Benedict and St. Scholastica, 15th century (fresco) by Umbrian School, (15th century); Monastero di San Benedetto (Santuario Sacro Spero), Subiaco, Rome

Prayer flags with the Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal
Boudhanath Stupa in the Kathmandu valley, Nepal. Boudhanath is a UNESCO world heritage site

St. Augustine and his mother St. Monica, 1855 (oil on canvas)
XIR903333 St. Augustine and his mother St. Monica, 1855 (oil on canvas) by Scheffer, Ary (1795-1858); 146.5x114.5 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Saint Augustin et sa mAeAšre sainte Monique)

TANNER: THE SAVIOUR. Oil on wood by Henry Ossawa Tanner (1859-1937)

RUBENS: DANIEL & LIONS DEN. Peter Paul Rubens: Daniel in the Lions Den. Oil on canvas, c1615

Lourdes - The Grotto
Statue of Our Lady of Lourdes in the Grotto, with believers praying beneath and hanging crutches testament to the miraculous cures achievers by those of faith at this sacred Christian site

England, County Durham, Durham City. Fulling Mill, on the banks of the River Wear, below Durham Cathedral

Egypt - Old Egyptian men at prayer

Muslim with prayer beads, Abene, Casamance, Senegal, West Africa, Africa

Bishops mitre, Paris, France, Europe

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

Novice monk praying at the feet of Giant Buddha statue, Wat Intharawihan (Wat In), Bangkok, Thailand, Asia

The prayer of a horse to its master in a plea to be treated well (b / w photo)
5999793 The prayer of a horse to its master in a plea to be treated well (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

St Birgitta of Sweden
SAINT BIRGITTA Swedish saint, depicted at prayer before a crucifix. Date: CIRCA 1303 - 1373

PRIMITIVE METHODISTS, 1888. Primitive Methodists at Prayer. Wood engraving after William Holt Yates Titcombs painting, c1888, of the Primitive Methodist congregation of Fore Street, St. Ives, England

Women wearing embroidered veils at Holy Mass, Beit Jala, West Bank, Palestine National Authority, Middle East

Muslim prayer beads, Brazzaville, Congo, Africa

Woman offering candle and praying in front of Crucifix

Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco State, Mexico, North America

Buddhist monks performing prayers and music, Kyoto city, Honshu, Japan, Asia

Hands, Za-Zen meditation, Elheiji (Eiheiji) Zen monastery, Japan, Asia

Buddha statue in grotto, Tanzhe Temple, Beijing, China, Asia

Dandelion Clock & Prayer
A dandelion clock is used as a metaphor for measuring your life by loss and not by gain

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Captivating Artworks Depicting the Power and Beauty of Prayer" "A timeless masterpiece capturing the innocence and devotion: Praying Girl by Roberto Ferruzzi. " "Immerse yourself in a moment of contemplation with The Angelus, an iconic 19th-century Italian painting by Jean Francois Millet. " "Durer's artistry brings to life the profound humility and faith expressed through his renowned piece, Praying Hands. " "The Lords Prayer and the Ten Commandments – guiding principles that have stood the test of time, inspiring countless prayers throughout history. " "Jean Francois Millet's The Angelus resonates with its depiction of humble farmers pausing their work to offer a prayer at dusk. " "St. Teresa of Avila's serene presence in oil on canvas invites us to reflect on her deep connection with prayer as a path to spiritual enlightenment. " "Discover solace in reciting The Lords Prayer, an eternal source of comfort and guidance for believers worldwide. " "King George V Silver Jubilee celebrations captured on ILN cover remind us how prayer unites nations during moments of joyous gratitude. " "Transport yourself back in time as you hear the distant church bell tolling during The Angelus (c1857-1859), awakening souls to pray together daily. " "Witness the unwavering resolve depicted in 'The Prayer at Valley Forge, ' where General Washington sought divine intervention during America's struggle for independence. "Sir Joshua Reynolds' portrayal of The Infant Samuel evokes awe-inspiring reverence as he receives God's call amidst darkness, symbolizing hope even in challenging times" "Honoring our roots: First settlers bow their heads in unity, seeking divine blessings upon Hartford, Connecticut - 1636. " These captivating artworks serve as poignant reminders that prayer transcends time and culture, offering solace, strength, and a connection to the divine.