Supplication Collection

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

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

Tree with prayer ribbons, Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai, China, Asia

The Rebuke of Adam and Eve, 1740. Creator: Charles-Joseph Natoire
The Rebuke of Adam and Eve, 1740

Parzival prays for guidance, from Myths and Legends of the Middle Ages by H. A. Guerber, 1909 (colour litho)
STC323939 Parzival prays for guidance, from Myths and Legends of the Middle Ages by H.A. Guerber, 1909 (colour litho) by Paul, Evelyn (1870-1945); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

The Angel Saint Francis in Prayer; Ange St. Francis en Priere, c. 1947-48 (oil on masonite)
824575 The Angel Saint Francis in Prayer; Ange St. Francis en Priere, c.1947-48 (oil on masonite) by Hyppolite, Hector (1889-1948); 95.6x71

Veneration of Demeter (Ceres) (engraving)
7186067 Veneration of Demeter (Ceres) (engraving) by Saenredam, Jan (1565-1607); Private Collection; (add.info.: Veneration of Demeter (Ceres)

Clameur de Haro, Guernsey law, 1924
" Haro! Haro! Haro! a L aide, Mon Prince! on Mefait Tort" : A Norman survival in Guernsey law: a Guernsey farmer kneels and recites the accepted formula

Old Bhutanese man turning prayer wheels in Buddhist temple, Thimphu, Bhutan, Asia

Bhutanese woman turning Buddhist prayer wheels, Trashi Chhoe Dzong, Thimphu, Bhutan, Asia

Aaron and Hur holding up the hands of Moses as Joshua and the Israelites defeat the Amalekites (chromolitho)
7185795 Aaron and Hur holding up the hands of Moses as Joshua and the Israelites defeat the Amalekites (chromolitho) by English School

Woman praying at the feet of the Buddha in the temple of the Standing Buddha, Wat Intrawiharn, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Edward the Confessor in church (engraving)
2792889 Edward the Confessor in church (engraving) by Margetson, William Henry (1861-1940) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward the Confessor in church)

Prayers, Zenko-ji Temple, Nagano, Japan

Injustice Nawab / Bengal
Be Just and Fear Not A cartoon on the British injustice to the Nawab of Bengal

Praying Muslim, historical engraving, about 1888
UIG5414254 Praying Muslim, historical engraving, about 1888; UIG.

Praying man holding a rosary, historical woodcut, circa 1888
UIG5414628 Praying man holding a rosary, historical woodcut, circa 1888; UIG.

Alfonso IX, King of Leon (1171-1230) Conquers Badajoz, 19th century (glazed ceramic tiles)
IND134624 Alfonso IX, King of Leon (1171-1230) Conquers Badajoz, 19th century (glazed ceramic tiles) by Mensaque, A (19th century); Plaza de Espana, Seville, Spain; Index Fototeca.

Jonathan Edwards praying
5308239 Jonathan Edwards praying.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Jonathan Edwards (1629-1712), a Scottish religious controversialist, praying. Dated 19th century

Book of Hours, 1300-1400. Creator: Unknown
Book of Hours, 1300-1400. Men and women kneeling with hands raised in supplication

Arab at Prayer, c1860. Creator: Charles Théodore Frère
Arab at Prayer, c1860

A reception by the Mikado, in former times.; A European Sojourn in Japan, 1875. Creator: Unknown
A reception by the Mikado, in former times.; A European Sojourn in Japan, 1875.From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Buddhist high-priest worshipped by his subordinates; A European Sojourn in Japan, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Buddhist high-priest worshipped by his subordinates; A European Sojourn in Japan, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

La Suppliante, 1829. Creator: Claude-Marie Dubufe
La Suppliante, 1829. The Supplicant, detail of clasped hands

La Suppliante, 1829. Creator: Claude-Marie Dubufe
La Suppliante, 1829. The Supplicant. Woman wearing an expression of intense devotion, her lips parted, gaze turned towards heaven

Suppliant Kneeling before the Virgin and Child, c. 1519. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
Suppliant Kneeling before the Virgin and Child, c. 1519

Scene from Dutch History: Supplicants before Ruler, n.d. Creator: Romeyn de Hooghe
Scene from Dutch History: Supplicants before Ruler, n.d

Virgins; Angels; Archangels; Virtues; Powers; Dominations (engraving)
7182256 Virgins; Angels; Archangels; Virtues; Powers; Dominations (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mahanirvana of Buddha (photo)
DND112469 Mahanirvana of Buddha (photo) by Indian School; Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh, India; Dinodia

Religious painting at Gurudwara Baba Atalti (photo)
DND111543 Religious painting at Gurudwara Baba Atalti (photo) by Indian School; Amritsar, Punjab, India; Dinodia

Figures in Church (w/c on paper)
NGW390187 Figures in Church (w/c on paper) by John, Gwen (1876-1939); 12.6x10.8 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Principalities; Thrones; Seraphs; Cherubs; Seraph; Cherub (engraving)
7182254 Principalities; Thrones; Seraphs; Cherubs; Seraph; Cherub (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rocky Landscape with Saint Francis, early 17th century. Artist: Abraham Govaerts
Rocky Landscape with Saint Francis, early 17th century. From a private collection

Florida women crouch before a rival chief after a battle.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsche's Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

Detail of Isabella of Portugal and St. Elizabeth, c. 1457-60 (oil on canvas)
490101 Detail of Isabella of Portugal and St. Elizabeth, c.1457-60 (oil on canvas) by Christus, Petrus (c.1410-1475/76); Groeningemuseum, Bruges

Lamentation (oil on panel)
489904 Lamentation (oil on panel) by Master of the Legend of St. Lucy (fl.1475-1505); 123.5x81.4 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Lamentation (oil on panel)
490226 Lamentation (oil on panel) by Master of the Legend of St. Lucy (fl.1475-1505); 81.4x123.5 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Woman at Prayers (oil on panel)
471102 Woman at Prayers (oil on panel) by Benson, Ambrosius (1495-1550) (after); 62.5x47.7 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Right panel of the Diptych of a Franciscan Friar (oil on panel)
490189 Right panel of the Diptych of a Franciscan Friar (oil on panel) by Provoost, Jan (c.1465-1529); 50x40 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges

Madonna with three donors, 1486 (oil on panel)
471231 Madonna with three donors, 1486 (oil on panel) by Master of the Legend of St. Ursula (1436-1504) (circle); 28x42 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

The Birth of Christ (oil on canvas)
704041 The Birth of Christ (oil on canvas) by Francken, Frans II the Younger (1581-1642); Church of St. Andrew, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders, photo Hugo Maertens

Portrait of Lodewijk van Gruuthuuse, c. 1472-82 (oil on panel)
490343 Portrait of Lodewijk van Gruuthuuse, c.1472-82 (oil on panel) by Master of Portraits of Princes (fl.1472-90); 34.2x22.8 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; (add.info.: Lewis de Bruges)

Madonna (oil on panel) (pair to 471176)
471177 Madonna (oil on panel) (pair to 471176) by Massys or Matsys, Quentin (c.1466-1530); 39x58 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Portrait of Philippe de Croy (oil on panel) (pair to 471141)
471140 Portrait of Philippe de Croy (oil on panel) (pair to 471141) by Weyden, Rogier van der (1399-1464); 49x30 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

The Raising of Lazarus, 1570s-80s (oil on canvas)
3711251 The Raising of Lazarus, 1570s-80s (oil on canvas) by Tintoretto, Jacopo Robusti (1518-94) (studio of); 180x275 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

The Ascension of Christ Surrounded by Apostles and the Virgin Mary (fresco)
IND113666 The Ascension of Christ Surrounded by Apostles and the Virgin Mary (fresco) by Bassa, Ferrer (c.1290-1348); Monasterio de Pedralbes, Barcelona, Spain; Index Fototeca

102-0625802 / 1 Cantiga 65, page from the Cantigas de Santa Maria consisting of 420 musical compositions narrating
IND83903 102-0625802/1 Cantiga 65, page from the Cantigas de Santa Maria consisting of 420 musical compositions narrating the miracles of the Virgin

The Last Supper (oil on canvas)
IND41435 The Last Supper (oil on canvas) by Viladomat, Antonio (1678-1755); Museo Diocesano de Solsona, Lleida, Spain

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"Supplication: A Universal Language of Devotion and Hope" In the tranquil halls of a Jade Buddha Temple in Shanghai, Buddhist monks gather to perform prayers and music, their voices resonating with divine harmony. The air is filled with reverence as they seek solace through supplication. Outside, a majestic tree stands adorned with colorful prayer ribbons fluttering in the breeze. Each ribbon carries heartfelt wishes whispered by devotees who visit this sacred place from all corners of the world, and is a testament to the power transcending borders and cultures. Across distant lands, in Guernsey, an ancient law known as Clameur de Haro echoes through time. In moments of injustice or dispute, individuals kneel down and raise their hands towards heaven, fervently imploring for divine intervention. Art too has captured the essence throughout history. Charles-Joseph Natoire's masterpiece "The Rebuke of Adam and Eve" portrays them on bended knee before God, seeking forgiveness for their transgressions – a poignant reminder that even our first ancestors turned to prayer in times of need. In Bhutan's serene temples, old men and women turn prayer wheels with devotion etched on their weathered faces. With each rotation comes whispered prayers for peace and enlightenment - a ritual passed down through generations embodying unwavering faith. A woman humbly bows at the feet of the Buddha within temple walls; her heart pouring out its deepest desires amidst flickering candlelight. Her supplication reflects an intimate connection between mortal souls and higher realms. Through centuries past, figures like Edward the Confessor sought solace within church walls engraved forever in history's annals. Their silent pleas echoed across time reminding us that even kings found solace in humble surrender before divinity. From Zenko-ji Temple's hallowed grounds where prayers reverberate harmoniously to Bengal’s cries against injustice, supplication becomes a powerful tool for change.