Rosary Collection (page 6)

Hermit in the Sanctuary of Monserrato, Isle of Elba
Hermit in the Sanctuary of Monserrato, Porto Azzurro, Isle of Elba. Hermit in his cell with books, religious icons, rodents, 18th century. Eremita di Monserrato

Knelt in Prayer (w / c on paper)
PNH349125 Knelt in Prayer (w/c on paper) by Absolon, John (1815-95); 39x31.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; English, out of copyright

Inside a Cottage, from A Picturesque Tour of the English Lakes by T. H
STC255008 Inside a Cottage, from A Picturesque Tour of the English Lakes by T.H. Fielding and J. Walton, published by R. Ackermann, London, 1821 (hand-coloured aquatint) by English School

The Game of Lotto, 1865 (oil on canvas)
PWI82869 The Game of Lotto, 1865 (oil on canvas) by Chaplin, Charles Joshua (1825-91); 116x97 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

Miss Glyn as Isabella and Mr Hoskins as Lucio, Act I Scene 4, in Measure for Measure
STC134771 Miss Glyn as Isabella and Mr Hoskins as Lucio, Act I Scene 4, in Measure for Measure, by William Shakespeare (1564-1616) from a daguerreotype by Paine of Islington (engraving)

Female Saint with a Stag (oil on panel)
PWI91644 Female Saint with a Stag (oil on panel) by Witz, Konrad (1400/10-44/6); Private Collection; ePeter Willi; Swiss, out of copyright

Relics associated with King Henry VIII. Miniature of Anne of Cleves by Holbein, lid of ivory box containing Cleves miniature, lid of ivory box containing Henry VIII Holbein miniature

The Coalition-Dance, published by William Humphrey in 1783 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO190474 The Coalition-Dance, published by William Humphrey in 1783 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); 24.7x34.7 cm; Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Cincinnatus in Retirement, published by E. D Archery in 1782 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO191714 Cincinnatus in Retirement, published by E. D Archery in 1782 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); 22.5x31.5 cm; Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

An Honourable Penitent, c. 1868
PWI83584 An Honourable Penitent, c.1868 by Legros, Alphonse (1837-1911); 179x175 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

A Jesuit priest, inscribed in Persian: Jahangir Shahi Amal-e-Mansur, Mughal
SCP57384 A Jesuit priest, inscribed in Persian: Jahangir Shahi Amal-e-Mansur, Mughal, 1610, (paper), by Mansur (Ustad Mansur) (fl.c.1590-1630); National Museum of India, New Delhi, India; Indian

A Lady Sewing at a Window, 1859 (panel)
MAL64231 A Lady Sewing at a Window, 1859 (panel) by Wyburd, Francis John (b.1826, exh.1846-89); Private Collection; eMallett Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

St. Onuphrius, 1637 (oil on canvas)
BOO73049 St. Onuphrius, 1637 (oil on canvas) by Ribera, Jusepe de (lo Spagnoletto) (1591-1652); 130x104 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; Italian, out of copyright

Two Views of a Woman wearing an English Hood, c. 1528-30 (pen & ink on paper)
BAL11867 Two Views of a Woman wearing an English Hood, c.1528-30 (pen & ink on paper) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543); 15.9x11 cm; British Museum, London

The Virgin and Child (oil on panel)
SCP38771 The Virgin and Child (oil on panel) by Berruguete, Pedro (c.1450-1504); 58x43 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; Italian, out of copyright

Philippe Ier de Croy - Portrait of Philip I de Croye (1435-1511) - Weyden, Rogier
FIA5397680 Philippe Ier de Croy - Portrait of Philip I de Croye (1435-1511) - Weyden, Rogier, van der (ca. 1399-1464) - ca 1460 - Oil on wood - 49x30 - Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp by Weyden

Ivan IV Vassilievitch, dit Ivan le terrible (1530-1584)
FIA5396829 Ivan IV Vassilievitch, dit Ivan le terrible (1530-1584), page de titre de Histoire merveilleuse, terrifiante et inouie - Wunderbare, erschreckliche

Coptic priest, 1893 (ink & wash on paper)
492484 Coptic priest, 1893 (ink & wash on paper) by Bernard, Emile (1868-1941); 22.9x17.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Bourgeoise (coloured engraving)
6016077 Bourgeoise (coloured engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bourgeoise. Illustration for Costume du Moyen Age, D Apres les Manuscrits, les Peintures)

Kew Gardens: The Rosary (colour litho)
6024639 Kew Gardens: The Rosary (colour litho) by Martin, Thomas Mower (1838-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rosary)

The Brittany Chorister
STI39747 The Brittany Chorister by Chalmers, George-Paul (1833-78); Smith Art Gallery and Museum, Stirling, Scotland; eStirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum; Scottish, out of copyright

Portrait of Charlotte of France, c. 1522 (oil on cradled panel)
487964 Portrait of Charlotte of France, c.1522 (oil on cradled panel) by Clouet or Cloet, Jean (1486-1540); 17.7x13.3 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

The Madonna del Rosario with St. Dominic and St
CTS413004 The Madonna del Rosario with St. Dominic and St. Catherine of Siena (red chalk on paper) by Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) (1591-1666); 33.4x21.5 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

An airborne peri with a rosary, c. 1500 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
873732 An airborne peri with a rosary, c.1500 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Afghan School, (16th century); 12.07 x11.75 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Saint Alphonsus Maria de Ligorio, print made by Joan Petrini (engraving)
498458 Saint Alphonsus Maria de Ligorio, print made by Joan Petrini (engraving) by Italian School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Construction ot the Sacre Coeur in Montmartre, c. 1885-90 (b / w photo)
CHT163672 The Construction ot the Sacre Coeur in Montmartre, c.1885-90 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Madonna of Senigallia with Child and Two Angels, c. 1470 (tempera on panel)
BEN78780 Madonna of Senigallia with Child and Two Angels, c.1470 (tempera on panel) by Francesca, Piero della (c.1415-92); 61x53.5 cm; Galleria Nazionale delle Marche, Urbino, Marche

St. Francis receiving the stigmata
AII80461 St. Francis receiving the stigmata by Barocci or Baroccio, Federico Fiori (c.1535-1612); Palazzo Ducale, Urbino, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Portrait of a Nobleman (oil on panel)
AGN95204 Portrait of a Nobleman (oil on panel) by Strigel, Bernhard (1460-1528); 66x43.2 cm; Staatsgalerie, Stuttgart, Germany; Photo eAgnew s, London; German, out of copyright

Two female saints, possibly St. Mary Magdalene and St. Martha (panel)
CAY82425 Two female saints, possibly St. Mary Magdalene and St. Martha (panel) by Gallego, Fernando (1440-1507) (workshop of); 103x70 cm; Caylus Anticuario, Madrid, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

Figure of Budai Heshang (bronze gilt)
HSC272171 Figure of Budai Heshang (bronze gilt) by Chinese School, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644); height:29.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eHeini Schneebeli; Chinese, out of copyright

Two Skeletons of Death lead an Old Woman to her fate as she prays on her rosary. One has a wreath on its skull and beats her, and the other plays a dulcimer

Skeleton of Death extinguishing candles before a Canoness
Skeleton of Death extinguishing candles on an altar before a Canoness as she listens to a young troubadour playing a lute

Skeleton of Death dragging away an Abbess
Skeleton of Death in wreath dragging away an Abbess with veil, rosary and crozier from her convent as a distraught nun watches

Isabelle de Limeuil, maid of honour to Queen
Isabelle de Limeuil, maid of honour and spy for Queen Catherine de Medici of France, 1535-1609. She wears a lace headress, lace collar, and austere black dress decorated with black embroidered bands

The Novice
BUR17312 The Novice by Elmore, Alfred W. (1815-81); Bury Art Museum & Sculpture Centre, UK; eBury Art Museum & Sculpture Centre; English, out of copyright

Lady Isabel Neville and her second husband, Sir William Smythe, from the Smythe Tomb, St
779750 Lady Isabel Neville and her second husband, Sir William Smythe, from the Smythe Tomb, St. Peters Church, Elford, Staffordshire, England

Mysteries of the Rosary, East Window of the Chapel, detail, 1847 (stained glass)
3475298 Mysteries of the Rosary, East Window of the Chapel, detail, 1847 (stained glass) by Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore (1812-52); Convent of Our Lady of Mercy, Nottingham

Mysteries of the Rosary, East Window of the Chapel, 1847 (stained glass)
3475297 Mysteries of the Rosary, East Window of the Chapel, 1847 (stained glass) by Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore (1812-52); Convent of Our Lady of Mercy, Nottingham

Portrait of Mary Ruthven, engraved by William Faithorne (engraving)
2636037 Portrait of Mary Ruthven, engraved by William Faithorne (engraving) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641) (after); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; (add.info.: Faithorne)

Henry VIIIs Rosary (boxwood)
2641316 Henry VIIIs Rosary (boxwood) by English School, (16th century); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info.: Henry VIII (1491-1547) King of England

Cloister Lilies, 1891 (watercolour on paper)
1217801 Cloister Lilies, 1891 (watercolour on paper) by Stillman, Marie Spartali (1844-1927); 45x36 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; English, out of copyright

Seated lady holding up a crucifix. early 19th century

Sketches by a Pilgrim on the Way to Paray-le-Monial (engraving)
1048976 Sketches by a Pilgrim on the Way to Paray-le-Monial (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches by a Pilgrim on the Way to Paray-le-Monial)

It is You, O Lord, who is my brother, my spouse, my father and the God of eternal love; it is You whom I call upon at
724659 It is You, O Lord, who is my brother, my spouse, my father and the God of eternal love; it is You whom I call upon at all times (chromolitho) by French School

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The rosary, a symbol of devotion and prayer, has a rich history that spans across continents and cultures. From the small town of Lourdes to the bustling streets of Jerusalem, this sacred object holds deep significance for believers around the world. In Lourdes, nestled within the Grotto, stands a statue honoring St. Bernadette of Lourdes. This young girl witnessed apparitions of the Virgin Mary in 1858 and became an inspiration for many devout Catholics. At Saint-Honore d Eylau church, a stunning stained glass window depicts St. Dominic holding a rosary. St. Dominic is credited with popularizing this form of prayer in the 13th century as he sought to combat heresy through devotion to Mary. Le Souillard in France showcases an intriguing sight - a Bible alongside a rosary. This combination represents faith and spirituality intertwined with scripture, offering solace and guidance to those who seek it. Traveling eastward to Jerusalem, one can find an Ethiopian Bible accompanied by a rosary - evidence of how different cultures embrace this spiritual practice as they connect with their own unique religious traditions. Further north lies Siauliai's famous hill of crosses in Lithuania where countless crucifixes stand tall against the horizon. Among these crosses are undoubtedly numerous rosaries left behind by pilgrims seeking blessings or expressing gratitude for answered prayers. Elizabeth Ann Seton, an American Catholic saint from the early 19th century, is immortalized on canvas clutching her beloved rosary beads—a testament to her unwavering faith and dedication to God's service. Not limited solely to Catholicism, Muslim prayer beads also hold great importance for followers in Brazzaville, Congo—showcasing how various religions utilize similar tools for meditative purposes while connecting with their respective deities. St Cuthberts Beads offer another fascinating variation—an ancient crinoid columnal-made rosary.