Confessional Collection

A priest listens to confession on Ash Wednesday. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart
1000892 A priest listens to confession on Ash Wednesday. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

The Good Confession (top) presided over by Christ in heaven. 18th century (manuscript)
534454 The Good Confession (top) presided over by Christ in heaven. 18th century (manuscript); (add.info.: Man chained to devil approaches confessional)

Papal Confession before a pope, 1400-1404. Creator: Unknown
Papal Confession before a pope, 1400-1404. Page from "Tafel van den Kersten Ghelove" (Handbook of the Christian Faith) by Dutch Dominican theologian Dirc van Delf

Allegory of the Catholic Church: Plenary Indulgences (Indulgences plénières), c.1790. Creator: Louis Jean Desprez
Allegory of the Catholic Church: Plenary Indulgences (Indulgences plenieres), c.1790. A monumental staircase, flanked by buildings, chapels carved from the rock, and an aqueduct leading to a church

Sculpteur travaillant à la statue d'un saint à Saint-Pierre de Rome, c.1758 c.1759. Creator: Hubert Robert
Sculpteur travaillant a la statue d'un saint a Saint-Pierre de Rome, c.1758 c.1759. Sculptor working on the statue of a saint at St Peter's in Rome. The sculptor could be Michelangelo Slodtz

Side of Confessional, 1937. Creator: Dayton Brown
Side of Confessional, 1937

Confessional, 1939/1940. Creator: Edith Towner
Confessional, 1939/1940

The nave of the Cathedral in Orvieto (Italy) Orvieto Nave Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1880 ca.. Date of Artwork:XIII sec

The counter-faade of the church of San Giovannino degli Scolopi in via Martelli at the corner with via Gori in Florence. The church was built according to the Ammannati project

Choir detail of Milan's Cathedral. Milan Cathedral, choir Chorus Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1890 ca.. Date of Artwork:1386-1940 ca

Inner of the St. Martino a Mensola church close to Fiesole Florence St. Martino a Mensola church Nave Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

View of interior, left side, of the Church of Santa Maria in Gradi, in Arezzo. The church, built in the 11th century, owes its current manneristic features to Bartolomeo Ammannati's renovation

Partial view of the interior of the San Giovanni in Zoccoli Church in Viterbo. Viterbo San Giovanni in Zoccoli Church, side aisle Church Early Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

View of the left side aisle of the Cathedral of Saint Lawrence in Viterbo. Viterbo Cathedral of Saint Lawrence, side aisle Nave Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Left aisle of the Monreale Cathedral in Palermo. Monreale Cathedral Nave Norman style, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1900-1910. Date of Artwork:1174-1176

Drawing depicting a nave of the Sanctuary of the Holy House of Loreto, in the province of Ancona, Le Marche region Drawing Revival styles, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

View of the interior of the church of San Damiano, Assisi. Assisi Church of San Damiano Church Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1915-1920 ca

Interior of the church of the Sanctuary of Montenero in the environs of Leghorn Livorno Montenero, church of the Sanctuary Nave Late Baroque, Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Interior of Cellole Parish Church, situated near San Gimignano San Gimignano Church Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:ante 1908

Interior of the Main Church or Basilica, in La Verna Sanctuary Arezzo La Verna Sanctuary, Main Church Nave Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Interior, Basilica of San Nicola of Tolentino, province of Macerata Tolentino Nave Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The entrance to one of the chapels in the church of Santa Chiara in Naples Naples Church of Santa Chiara Chapel Eighteenth Century, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Interior of the Church of Santa Maria Nuova in Cortona Cortona Santa Maria Nuova Church Church - Facade Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Georgetown Convent, Washington, D.C. between 1890 and 1910(?) Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Georgetown Convent, Washington, D.C. between 1890 and 1910(?). [Pupils and nuns either side of a grille at Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School, a Roman Catholic school for girls, founded in 1799]

Canada, Quebec, Saguenay-Lac Saint-Jean Region, Lac Bouchette, Ermitage-Saint-Antoine, monastery and pilgrimage site, outdoor confessionals

Confessional (wood)
715386 Confessional (wood) by Baurscheit, Jan Pieter I (1699-1768); Church of St. Charles Borromeo, Antwerp, Belgium

Confessional (wood)
715385 Confessional (wood) by Baurscheit, Jan Pieter I (1699-1768); Church of St. Charles Borromeo, Antwerp, Belgium

Detail, Side of Confessional, c. 1940. Creator: Harry Mann Waddell
Detail, Side of Confessional, c. 1940

Detail of Confessional, c. 1940. Creator: Harry Mann Waddell
Detail of Confessional, c. 1940

Confessional, Detail from Side, 1940. Creator: Harry Mann Waddell
Confessional, Detail from Side, 1940

Confessional, 1935 / 1942. Creator: William Hoffman
Confessional, 1935/1942

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Italy, Como Province, Como. Como Cathedral, confessional booth. Date: 19/05/2006

Sleeping priest (colour litho)
3094559 Sleeping priest (colour litho) by Lancaster, Percy (1878-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sleeping priest. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Side of Original Confessional, c. 1936. Creator: Geoffrey Holt
Side of Original Confessional, c. 1936

Confessional, 1937. Creator: William Kieckhofel
Confessional, 1937

Detail - Top of Confessional, c. 1937. Creator: Randolph F Miller
Detail - Top of Confessional, c. 1937

Confessional, c. 1936. Creator: Randolph F Miller
Confessional, c. 1936

Pierced Metal Screen Inside Confessional, c. 1936. Creator: Geoffrey Holt
Pierced Metal Screen Inside Confessional, c. 1936

Detail, Side of Confessional, 1937. Creator: William Kieckhofel
Detail, Side of Confessional, 1937

Pierced Metal Screen from Confessional, c. 1936. Creator: Geoffrey Holt
Pierced Metal Screen from Confessional, c. 1936

Leather Seat in Confessional (Detail), 1935 / 1942. Creator: Randolph F Miller
Leather Seat in Confessional (Detail), 1935/1942

Woman and her confessor (colour photo)
3094467 Woman and her confessor (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman and her confessor. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Confessional Window in the Lady Chapel, 1849 (stained glass)
3475352 Confessional Window in the Lady Chapel, 1849 (stained glass) by Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore (1812-52); St Augustines Abbey, Ramsgate, Kent

The Confession, 1838 (oil on canvas)
3497560 The Confession, 1838 (oil on canvas) by Molteni, Giuseppe (1800-67); 173.5x141 cm; Fondazione Cariplo, Milan, Lombardy

Painting in stone found in a confessional box on the north aisle of St Mark s
2832097 Painting in stone found in a confessional box on the north aisle of St Mark s, showing the risen Christ and two bishops (w/c on paper) by Manning

Four scenes from the life of Martin Luther (engraving)
3647714 Four scenes from the life of Martin Luther (engraving) by Konig, Gustav Ferdinand Leopold (1808-69); Private Collection; (add.info.: Four scenes from the life of Martin Luther)

In Church, 1865 (oil on canvas)
SOU80751 In Church, 1865 (oil on canvas) by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902); 115.4x69.2 cm; Southampton City Art Gallery, Hampshire, UK; eSouthhampton City Art Gallery; French

Confession (colour litho)
3095603 Confession (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Confession. Illustration for Grand Album d Images en Couleurs for l Explication du Catechisme by)

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In the serene landscapes of Canada's Saguenay-Lac Saint-Jean Region lies a hidden gem, the quaint village of Lac Bouchette. Nestled within this picturesque setting is an extraordinary place that holds secrets and stories untold - the Ermitage-Saint-Antoine. At the heart of this spiritual sanctuary stands a remarkable wooden structure, known as the confessional. Crafted with meticulous detail by Harry Mann Waddell in 1940, it exudes an air of mystery and reverence. The confessional's intricate carvings on its sides tell tales of devotion and repentance, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in its sacred aura. As one approaches closer, William Hoffman's masterpiece from 1935/1942 catches their eye - a dramatic scene depicting madness unfolding within these hallowed walls. It serves as a reminder that even in places meant for solace and redemption, darkness can sometimes find its way. Yet amidst these haunting depictions lies Geoffrey Holt's side view from 1936, showcasing the original beauty and craftsmanship behind this timeless piece. Its elegant lines and delicate details speak volumes about the dedication poured into creating such an ethereal space. Further along our journey through time, we encounter William Kieckhofel's rendition from 1937 - capturing both simplicity and grandeur simultaneously. This particular confessional seems to hold countless whispered prayers throughout history; each one adding another layer to its profound significance. Within these walls where souls bare their deepest secrets to God himself, unimaginable tragedies have unfolded too. A chilling lithograph portrays a priest meeting his demise at the hands of an exalted person during confession - reminding us that even sanctuaries are not immune to human frailty. And yet among all these narratives etched upon wood and canvas alike, there is also serenity found here. A peaceful lithograph depicts a sleeping priest enveloped by tranquility - perhaps dreaming of the solace and guidance he offers to those who seek it.