Whit Sunday Collection

The descent of the Holy Spirit (Pentecost). Found in the Collection of Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nantes

Js Bach Conducts
JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH German organist and composer conducts the Whitsunday Cantata Date: 1685 - 1750

Boat moored in Hamilton harbour, Whitsundays, off the Great Barrier reef, Queensland, Australia, Pacific

Pentecost (From the cycles of The Life of Christ), 1304-1306. Creator: Giotto di Bondone (1266-1377)
Pentecost (From the cycles of The Life of Christ), 1304-1306. Found in the collection of the Cappella degli Scrovegni, Padua

The Descent of the Holy Spirit, 1494. Creator: Signorelli, Luca (ca 1441-1523)
The Descent of the Holy Spirit, 1494. Found in the collection of the Galleria nazionale delle Marche, Urbino

The Descent of the Holy Spirit, 1660s. Creator: Ovens, Jürgen (1623-1678)
The Descent of the Holy Spirit, 1660s. Private Collection

The Descent of the Holy Spirit, 1660s. Creator: Ovens, Jürgen (1623-1678)
The Descent of the Holy Spirit, 1660s. Private Collection

The descent of the Holy Spirit (Pentecost), c. 1750. Artist: Mildorfer, Joseph Ignaz (1719-1775)
The descent of the Holy Spirit (Pentecost), c. 1750. Found in the collection of the Magyar Nemzeti Galeria

The descent of the Holy Spirit (Pentecost), 1492-1495. Creator: Pinturicchio, Bernardino
The descent of the Holy Spirit (Pentecost), 1492-1495. Found in the Collection of Appartamenti Borgia, Vatican

Going to the Flower Sermon at St Catherine Crees on Whit Sunday (engraving)
607759 Going to the Flower Sermon at St Catherine Crees on Whit Sunday (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Coronation of King Edgar, 973 AD (colour litho)
3643319 Coronation of King Edgar, 973 AD (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coronation of King Edgar, 973 AD)

Aerial beach scene of Brighton, East Sussex, on Whit Sunday. 17th May 1959

Aerial beach scene of Sussex, on Whit Sunday. 17th May 1959

Stained glass of Whit Sunday, in La Madeleine Protestant church, Geneva, Switzerland, Europe

The Descent of the Holy Spirit. Central Panel of Polyptich of the Pentecost, ca 1475. Artist: Vivarini, Alvise (ca)
The Descent of the Holy Spirit. Central Panel of Polyptich of the Pentecost, ca 1475. Found in the collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

The Pentecost. Initial O from an Antiphoner, ca 1320. Artist: Anonymous
The Pentecost. Initial O from an Antiphoner, ca 1320. Private Collection

The Pentecost. Initials from an manuscript Gradual, ca 1430. Artist: Anonymous
The Pentecost. Initials from an manuscript Gradual, ca 1430. Private Collection

Pentecost. Artist: Juan de Flandes (ca. 1465-1519)
Pentecost. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

The Pentecost. Artist: Ancient Russian frescos
The Pentecost. Found in the collection of Saint Sophia Cathedral, Kiev

The Descent of the Holy Spirit. Artist: Ancient Russian frescos
The Descent of the Holy Spirit. Found in the collection of Saint Sophia Cathedral, Kiev

The Descent of the Holy Spirit, 1497. Artist: Russian icon
The Descent of the Holy Spirit, 1497. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery

The night before Pentecost in the Ukraine, 1878. Artist: Trutovsky, Konstantin Alexandrovich (1826-1893)
The night before Pentecost in the Ukraine, 1878. From a private collection

Pentecost. Artist: Anonymous
Pentecost. Found in the collection of the Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga, Lisbon

Feast of the Holy Trinity. Found in the Collection of State A. Radishchev Art Museum, Saratov

Pentecost, c. 1377. Artist: Barnaba da Modena (c. 1328 ? c. 1386)
Pentecost, c. 1377. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Retable of the Holy Spirit (open). Pentecost, Annunciation, Nativity, Resurrection of Christ and Death of the Virgin, c. 1448. Found in the collection of the Kolumba, Cologne

Pentecost (Book of Hours), 1450-1499. Artist: Fouquet, Jean (workshop)
Pentecost (Book of Hours), 1450-1499. Found in the collection of the The Morgan Library & Museum, New York

The descent of the Holy Spirit (Pentecost), 1415. Artist: Bohemian Master (active 1410-1420)
The descent of the Holy Spirit (Pentecost), 1415. Found in the collection of the Szepmuveszeti Muzeum, Budapest

The Pentecost, c. 1315. Artist: Giotto di Bondone (1266-1377)
The Pentecost, c. 1315. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Pentecost, c. 1366-68 (fresco)
XIR439291 Pentecost, c.1366-68 (fresco) by Andrea di Bonaiuto (Andrea da Firenze) (fl.1342-77) (after); Santa Maria Novella, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Chapelle des Espagnols)

King Arthur on Whitsunday summons the companions of the Quest to relate their adventures

Australia, Queensland, The Whitsunday Islands, National Park. Hill Inlet fromt the air, part of the Great Barrier Reef. 98% silica sand beach

The Whitsunday Islands, Australia. The white sillica sands of some of the islands are composted of the finest grains of sand in the world, and thus some of the softest sand in the world

Whitehaven Beach, one of the finest in the country, on the east coast of Whitsunday Island, Whitsunday Group, Queensland, Australia

View over Bauer Bay, South Molle Island, Whitsundays, Queensland, Australia, Pacific

Marina, Hamilton Island, Whitsundays, Queensland, Australia

Whitsunday Island
A madreporic atoll comprising a ring-shaped coral reef, on which seeds borne by the wind have taken root

Anne Boleyn Crowned
Anne Boleyn, Henry VIIIs mistress, secretly marries him and is crowned at Westminster Abbey, London

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"Whit Sunday: A Celebration of the Descent of the Holy Spirit" On Whit Sunday, also known as Pentecost, we commemorate the awe-inspiring event when the Holy Spirit descended upon the disciples of Jesus. This significant religious occasion holds deep meaning for Christians around the world. In 1750, renowned composer Johann Sebastian Bach conducted a mesmerizing musical tribute to this sacred day. His composition beautifully captured the essence and reverence surrounding Whit Sunday. Imagine a serene scene in Hamilton Harbour, Whitsundays, off Australia's Great Barrier Reef. A boat gently moored amidst crystal-clear waters serves as a reminder of God's creation on this holy day. Joseph Ignaz Mildorfer's artwork from 1750 portrays The Descent of the Holy Spirit during Pentecost with stunning detail and emotion. It transports us back to that pivotal moment when divine power was bestowed upon believers. Engravings depict people eagerly attending St Catherine Crees' Flower Sermon on Whit Sunday—an ancient tradition where sermons were delivered amid blossoming flowers symbolizing new life and spiritual growth. Traveling further back in time, we witness King Edgar's coronation in 973 AD—a historic event that took place on Whit Sunday. This colorful lithograph reminds us of how faith has shaped both religious and political realms throughout history. Stained glass windows at La Madeleine Protestant church in Geneva showcase vibrant depictions of Whit Sunday—testament to its enduring significance within Christian worship practices worldwide. Bernardino Pinturicchio's masterpiece from 1492-1495 captures The Descent of the Holy Spirit with remarkable artistry. Its intricate details invite contemplation and reflection on this sacred event celebrated during Pentecost. Alvise Vivarini's central panel from his Polyptich of the Pentecost (circa 1475) evokes a sense of wonderment as it portrays The Descent of the Holy Spirit.