Summoning Collection

Witch summoning up a monster. This was supposed to have happened in front of Marcomir, King of the Franks
530453 Witch summoning up a monster. This was supposed to have happened in front of Marcomir, King of the Franks. Woodcut from Sebastian Munster Cosmographia universalis, Basle

Florence Noyes dancers, between 1915 and 1918. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Florence Noyes dancers, between 1915 and 1918

Duncan, Isadora, portrait photograph, between 1916 and 1918. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Duncan, Isadora, portrait photograph, between 1916 and 1918

Sainte Scolastique obtenant du ciel une pluie accompagnée de tonnerre pour empêcher saint... c1706
Sainte Scolastique obtenant du ciel une pluie accompagnee de tonnerre pour empecher saint Benoit de la quitter. Esquisse pour le tableau du refectoire de l'abbaye de Saint-Martin-des-Champs, c1706

The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as the Thunder God, an Incarnation of Kan Shojo, in the Play... c.1780. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as the Thunder God, an Incarnation of Kan Shojo, in the Play Sugawara Denju Tenarai Kagami, Performed at the Morita Theater in the Third Month, 1780, Japan, c. 1780

The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as the Thunder God, an Incarnation of Kan Shojo, in the Play... c.1780. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as the Thunder God, an Incarnation of Kan Shojo, in the Play Sugawara Denju Tenarai Kagami, Performed at the Morita Theater in the Third Month, 1780, Japan, c. 1780

Saul and the Witch of Endor, 1788. Creator: William Sharp
Saul and the Witch of Endor, 1788

The Coven
Hugo Gonçalves

RMS Titanic, Charles Lightoller summons
RMS Titanic - Second Officer Charles Lightoller. An official summons to appear before the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia

The Witch of Endor conjures up the spirit of Samuel at the request of Saul

Summoning the dead: the Witch of Endor and Samuel's spirit
The Witch of Endor conjures up the spirit of Samuel at the request of Saul. Date:

Theatrical
Gatot Herliyanto

Quest for the Holy Grail - Study for the Summons, 1894 (watercolour & gouache on paper)
451295 Quest for the Holy Grail - Study for the Summons, 1894 (watercolour & gouache on paper) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; (add.info)

Destruction of the Pharoahs Host, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1833

Young woman summoning hunters
3775632 Young woman summoning hunters by Roux, George (1853-1929); (add.info.: Young woman summoning hunters-Cover of Figaro Illustre, Numero special-La Chasse a courre, October 1895)

Joshua summoning the Sun to stand still (engraving)
976562 Joshua summoning the Sun to stand still (engraving) by Martin, John (1789-1854) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joshua summoning the Sun to stand still)

Our "Imperial"Guard (engraving)
2777089 Our " Imperial" Guard (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our " Imperial" Guard. Cartoon, 25 May 1878)

Woman telephoning a doctor (colour litho)
3094441 Woman telephoning a doctor (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman telephoning a doctor. Postcard, early 20th century)

Evening Bell at Mii Temple, from the series Eight Views of Lake Biewa (colour woodblock print)
CH441555 Evening Bell at Mii Temple, from the series Eight Views of Lake Biewa (colour woodblock print) by Hiroshige, Ando or Utagawa (1797-1858)

Events in the Transvaal: Summons to the English, front cover of Le Petit Journal
XZO116047 Events in the Transvaal: Summons to the English, front cover of Le Petit Journal, 12 November 1899 (coloured engraving) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); Private Collection; Uruguayan

A witch summons a three headed demon, from 1550 edition of Cosmographia
5668994 A witch summons a three headed demon, from 1550 edition of Cosmographia by Sebastian Munster (woodcut) by Munster, Sebastian (1589-1552); Photo eAF Fotografie; German, out of copyright

When the Bells Ring (coloured engraving)
979222 When the Bells Ring (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: When the Bells Ring.); © Look and Learn

Mr Hill calling down the staircase for boys (engraving)
3625236 Mr Hill calling down the staircase for boys (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Hill calling down the staircase for boys)

M Alfred Marche Dans L Afrique Occidentale (engraving)
2789313 M Alfred Marche Dans L Afrique Occidentale (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: M Alfred Marche Dans L Afrique Occidentale)

The Witch of Endor summoning the spirit of Samuel (chromolitho)
3100640 The Witch of Endor summoning the spirit of Samuel (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Witch of Endor summoning the spirit of Samuel)

Heimdallr blowing the Gjallar horn to summon the gods of Valhalla to combat (chromolitho)
974614 Heimdallr blowing the Gjallar horn to summon the gods of Valhalla to combat (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Performing Seal at the Royal Aquarium (engraving)
1099682 The Performing Seal at the Royal Aquarium (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Performing Seal at the Royal Aquarium)

The Eviction Campaign in Ireland (engraving)
1624815 The Eviction Campaign in Ireland (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Eviction Campaign in Ireland)

The War between Servia and Bulgaria (engraving)
1041287 The War between Servia and Bulgaria (engraving) by Villiers, Frederic (1851-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War between Servia and Bulgaria)

Sketches from the Gold Coast (engraving)
1105812 Sketches from the Gold Coast (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches from the Gold Coast)

Panyer-man summoning members to dinner in Middle Temple Hall (b / w photo)
3637441 Panyer-man summoning members to dinner in Middle Temple Hall (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The mob of Spenceans summoning the Tower (engraving)
587907 The mob of Spenceans summoning the Tower (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mr Filer - The Chimes, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
465468 Mr Filer - The Chimes, c.1920s (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); 28.5x22.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Ave Maria prayer card (colour litho)
CHT182090 Ave Maria prayer card (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Elijah summoning Elisha to follow him (engraving)
5218469 Elijah summoning Elisha to follow him (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elijah summoning Elisha to follow him)

"The tribute to the Minotaur"- the interests of all other states sacrificed to
1065646 " The tribute to the Minotaur" - the interests of all other states sacrificed to the protection monster of Pennsylvania, 1885 (colour litho) by Gillam

Rainmaking among the Mandan, 1837-1839. Creator: George Catlin
Rainmaking among the Mandan, 1837-1839

Christ Summoning Peter and Andrew, 1776. Creator: Richard Earlom
Christ Summoning Peter and Andrew, 1776. Matthew 4:18. After Claude Lorrain

Summoning bearers to Cape Coast Castle, 1874
Natives from protected tribes are summoned with a bell and shouts to act as bearers or carriers for the British in the 2nd Ashanti War (1873-74)

Summoning a Spirit
Standing in a magic circle, manual in one hand and sword (to be on the safe side) in the other, a magician summons a spirit to do his bidding

Summoning the Devil
Standing in a magic circle, a magician summons a devil to do his bidding

Caricature of the actor-manager Sir. Squire Bancroft
Caricature of the English actor-manager Sir Squire Bancroft (1841-1926) -- The idea of summoning a society actor as a juryman at a coroners inquest! 1881

Boy scouts with trumpets, Denmark
Two Danish boy scouts, blowing ancient Danish trumpets

Catherine II recalling Chancellor Alexey Bestuzhev-Ryumin to Court (oil on canvas)
BAL368873 Catherine II recalling Chancellor Alexey Bestuzhev-Ryumin to Court (oil on canvas) by Russian School, (18th century); Ostankino Palace Theatre Museum, Moscow

The Housewarming, from The Ingoldsby Legends by Thomas Ingoldsby, published
KW342800 The Housewarming, from The Ingoldsby Legends by Thomas Ingoldsby, published by Richard Bentley & Son, 1887 (litho) by Leech

Ossian Conjures Up the Spirits with His Harp on the Banks of the River of Lora, c
XKH204798 Ossian Conjures Up the Spirits with His Harp on the Banks of the River of Lora, c.1811 (oil on panel) (see 146776) by Gerard, Francois Pascal Simon

Angel summoning the shepherds of the Nativity. From 16th century Book of Hours. Angel, messenger of God, on cloud from which come shafts of holy light, appears to the amazed shepherds

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"Summoning: From Morning Star to Holy Grail, the Power of Conjurings" In the depths of history and mythology, it has been a captivating force that transcends time. From the tragic tale of RMS Titanic's Charles Lightoller summoning courage amidst chaos, to The Witch of Endor conjuring up the spirit of Samuel at Saul's request, these stories echo with an eerie fascination. The Witch of Endor stands as a haunting figure in biblical lore, her ability to summon the dead sending shivers down our spines. In Milton's "Paradise Lost, " Satan himself calls upon his legions in a chilling illustration that captures both fear and awe. Even within theatrical realms, summoning takes center stage. The Phoenix Park Murder Trials unfold before our eyes as sketches depict courtroom scenes filled with tension and anticipation. And in a quest for the Holy Grail, artists study every detail in their watercolor and gouache creations to capture the essence of its summons. But it is not only tales from ancient times that hold this power; even historical events bear witness to its might. As seen in "Illustrations of the Bible, " we witness Pharaoh's host being summoned towards destruction – a reminder that even rulers are subject to forces beyond their control. And let us not forget Pope Pius II who summoned Christian princes together at Mantua Diet for an organized crusade – demonstrating how they are shape destinies on grand scales. Yet perhaps most intriguingly, we find ourselves drawn into a young woman's world as she summons hunters with an unknown purpose. What secrets lie behind her intent? Only time will reveal what unfolds when mortals dare to call upon powers greater than themselves. In all these instances, whether through tragedy or triumph, myth or reality, there is something undeniably captivating about summoning – an enigmatic force that continues to intrigue and beckon us into uncharted territories where the line between the seen and unseen blurs.