Acolyte Collection

The Revolution in Naples - Garibaldi at the Shrine of the Virgin of Piedigrotta on the 8th... 1860. Creator: W Thomas
The Revolution in Naples - Garibaldi at the Shrine of the Virgin of Piedigrotta on the 8th September - from a sketch by T. Nast, 1860

Allegory of Abuses by the Authorities of Church and State, 1570-1580. Creator: Gillis Mostaert
Allegory of Abuses by the Authorities of Church and State, 1570-1580. Alternative title: The Haywain: An Allegory of Worldly and Spiritual Abuses

Saint Thomas P.E. Church - Consecration Services, Dec 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Saint Thomas P.E
Saint Thomas P.E. Church - Consecration Services, Dec 1912. 2nd from Left, Rev. Dr. George W. Atkinson; 3rd, Rev. Charles T. Warner; 4th, Rev. Joseph E

Saint Thomas P.E. Church - Consecration Services, Dec 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Saint Thomas P.E
Saint Thomas P.E. Church - Consecration Services, Dec 1912. Protestant Episcopal church in Washington DC

Esquisse pour l'église de Joinville-le-Pont : Saint Charles Borromée, 1873. Creator: Joseph-Nicolas Jouy
Esquisse pour l'eglise de Joinville-le-Pont : Saint Charles Borromee, 1873. St Charles Borromeo

Le lutrin, 1865. Creator: Alphonse Legros
Le lutrin, 1865. The lectern

Sketch for the church of Saint-Sulpice: the plague, between 1860 and 1864 Creator: Louis Charles Timbal
Sketch for the church of Saint-Sulpice: the plague, between 1860 and 1864. The miracle of the Ardents - Procession of St Genevieve's casket

Sketch for the church of Saint-Sulpice, St Genevieve, between 1860 and 1864. Creator: Louis Charles Timbal
Sketch for the church of Saint-Sulpice, St Genevieve, between 1860 and 1864. St Genevieve distributing bread to the poor during the Siege of Paris

The Synod at Thurles - the Procession from the College to the Cathedral, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Synod at Thurles [in Ireland] - the Procession from the College to the Cathedral, 1850. Clergy in a...procession from the College to the Cathedral

Priest of the Greek Church reading the Gospel at the Altar, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Priest of the Greek Church reading the Gospel at the Altar, 1850. After the consecration of the Church, the Gospel was read by the officiating priest [the Rev. Mr

The Synod at Thurles - Bishops Robing, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Synod at Thurles [in Ireland] - Bishops Robing, 1850. Clergy in the cathedral....the buildings are large and convenient, and were, upon this occasion

The Consecrated Bread, 1885
PWI83622 The Consecrated Bread, 1885 by Dagnan-Bouveret, Pascal Adolphe Jean (1852-1929); 120x84 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

Plaque from Alcora, Spain, 18th century, decorated with a scene of Venus and cupids in a ritual with sacred flames. Hand-finished chromolithograph from Ris Paquots General History of Ancient French

Ms 18 fol. 14 The Acolytes of David, from a psalter (vellum)
XIR186203 Ms 18 fol.14 The Acolytes of David, from a psalter (vellum) by French School, (9th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Angers, France; French, out of copyright

Two Acolytes Censing: Pentecost (bodycolour on paper mounted on canvas)
1217743 Two Acolytes Censing: Pentecost (bodycolour on paper mounted on canvas) by Solomon, Simeon (1840-1905); 40.3x34.8 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; English

A Great Society Gathering, Royal Ascot in Coronation Year (litho)
1043841 A Great Society Gathering, Royal Ascot in Coronation Year (litho) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Great Society Gathering, Royal Ascot in Coronation Year)

Ms 3-1954 fol. 253v The Mass of St. Gregory from a Book of Hours
FIT111406 Ms 3-1954 fol.253v The Mass of St. Gregory from a Book of Hours, made for Phillipe Le Hardi, Duke of Burgundy (vellum) by French School, (14th century); 25.3x17.7 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Historiated initial C from Divinorum Officiorum by William Durand
XJF194977 Historiated initial C from Divinorum Officiorum by William Durand, illustration from Science and Literature in the Middle Ages and Renaissance, written and engraved by Paul Lacroix

Espagne. La Viatique, 1889. Creator: Daniel Urrabieta Vierge
Espagne. La Viatique, 1889. [Spain, The Viaticum]

The procession of the casket of St. Genevieve, with clerics and laymen marching in six rows; in the foreground the Archbishop of Paris is carried in a chair, the Chasse in the row above him

Roman Sacrifice a Bull
A Roman priest prepares to sacrifice a bull in front of his temple, while an acolyte blows a horn

Saint Ignatius of Loyola Preaching, before 1761. Creator: Johann Wolfgang Baumgartner
Saint Ignatius of Loyola Preaching, before 1761

Detached section from scroll one from A Long Tale for an Autumn Night... ca. 1400
Detached section from scroll one from A Long Tale for an Autumn Night (Aki no yo nagamonogatari), now remounted in original position as part of 2002.459.1, ca. 1400

Tomb of Saint Narcissus. Front detail with Saint Narcissus saying Mass between warriors and an acolyte. Sculpture in limestone and alabaster with traces of polychrome and blue and red glasses

Acolytes Preparing the Table of the War God, 1916, (1917). Artist: Joseph Pennell
Acolytes Preparing the Table of the War God, 1916, (1917). From Bibbys Annual 1917, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1917]

Acolyte Open Book middle register study wall paintings
Artokoloro

The Circumcision, central panel from the Altarpiece, c
XAL162607 The Circumcision, central panel from the Altarpiece, c.1466 (tempera on panel) (see also 50042) by Mantegna, Andrea (1431-1506); 86x43 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Italy; Italian

A monk with his student at the kerzhensky monastery - a sect dissenting from orthodoxy, nizhni novgorod region of russia, 1897

C8 French Abbot
A French abbot, with his acolyte Date: 8th century

Koan-kong, Chinese god of riches. He is surrounded by four figures and has a casket of treasure at his feet. Artwork from Recherche sur les Superstitions en Chine (Henri Dore, 1914 edition)

School of Pythagoras in Croton
School of Pythagoras. The Ancient Greek philosopher Pythagoras (c.580-c.490 BC, centre) established an eccentric religious community at Croton, in southern Italy

A Swami Mystic and his Followers
A Swami Mystic (religious figurehead) from Madras and his Followers. Swami is primarily a Hindu honorific title, which emphasises a learning and mastery of Yoga, devotion to the gods

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"The Acolyte: Guardians of Sacred Rituals and Devotion" In the world of religious ceremonies, acolytes play a vital role in upholding traditions and fostering spiritual connections. Dating back centuries, their presence can be traced through various artistic depictions. One such portrayal is found in "The Consecrated Bread, 1885, " where an acolyte reverently carries the symbol of Christ's body during Holy Communion. This sacred duty highlights their importance in facilitating worship. An exquisite plaque from Alcora, Spain, dating back to the 18th century showcases two acolytes engaged in censing. The delicate artistry captures the essence of devotion as they purify the air with fragrant incense during Pentecost. A glimpse into medieval times is revealed through "Ms 18 fol. 14 The Acolytes of David. " Within this vellum psalter lies a depiction of King David surrounded by his loyal acolytes who assist him in his musical praises to God. Artistic mastery comes alive with "Two Acolytes Censing: Pentecost (bodycolour on paper mounted on canvas). " This vibrant painting portrays acolytes enveloped in clouds of smoke as they perform their ceremonial duties amidst a joyous celebration. Even outside religious settings, acolyte-like figures are present. In "A Great Society Gathering, Royal Ascot in Coronation Year (litho), " individuals adorned with ornate attire exude elegance and reverence akin to these devoted assistants. Religious manuscripts offer further insight into the life and significance of an acolyte. In "Ms 3-1954 fol. 253v The Mass of St. Gregory from a Book of Hours, " we witness an illuminating scene where an acolyte assists St. Gregory during Mass—an act that exemplifies their indispensable support for clergy members.