Anoint Collection

Mary anointing the feet of Jesus Christ
Mary of Bethany anointing the feet of Jesus Christ in gratitude for his raising of her brother Lazarus (and in preparation for his impending death and burial). Date: circa 1850

Coronation 1937 - The Anointing
The Anointing Ceremony during the Coronation of King George VI, which precedes the crowning. Illustration shows King George VI having taking his Robe with its Cape of ermine off

Mystic Fountain
Though here depicted allegorically, this relates to the phiales placed at the entrance to ancient churches, so churchgoers could anoint themselves with sacred water

European Hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) young, anointing itself with saliva froth, on garden lawn at night, Yorkshire, England, september

Mary anointing the feet of Jesus
LLM339355 Mary anointing the feet of Jesus by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary anointing the feet of Jesus)

St. Peter Baptising the Neophytes, detail of the neophyte, c
BEN63314 St. Peter Baptising the Neophytes, detail of the neophyte, c.1427 (fresco) (see also 63311) by Masaccio, Tommaso (1401-28); Chiesa di Santa Maria del Carmine, Florence

Mary Magdalene, 1898 (stained glass)
3475562 Mary Magdalene, 1898 (stained glass) by Brown, John William (1842-1928); Church of St Mary, Totnes, Devon, UK; (add.info.: Foreacre & Watson c.1872-1915); eAlastair Carew-Cox; out of copyright

St Mary Magdalene, Salome and Mary Jacoby going to the tomb
Saint Mary Magdalene, Salome and Mary Jacoby going to the tomb to anoint Jesus body Codex of Predis (1476). Royal Library. Turin. Italy

Holy Spirit Ascending

The Sacring of the Queen, Coronation 1953
Queen Elizabeth II in the simple white gown in which she was anointed. The Knights of the Garter hold a Pall/Canopy of cloth-of-gold over her. Date: 1953

King David annointed with oil
Samuel annointing David King of Judah and Israel. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Mary Magdalen and Stuff
MARY MAGDALEN, holding a pot of spikenard (nardostachys jatamansi) with which, regardless of the expense, she proposes to anoint the feet of Jesus. Date: first century

The Conversion of Mary Magdalene, 1546-7 (oil on canvas)
XIR86565 The Conversion of Mary Magdalene, 1546-7 (oil on canvas) by Tintoretto, Jacopo Robusti (1518-94); 145x205 cm; Monasterio de El Escorial

Extreme Unction, c. 1637-40 (oil on canvas)
XCF282068 Extreme Unction, c.1637-40 (oil on canvas) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); 95.5x121 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; French, out of copyright

Sacrifice to Priapus, Cornelis Bos, Lambert Lombard, c. 1537 - c. 1555

ANCIENT EGYPT: ANNOINTING. Ancient Egyptian mode of annointing

SYMBOLS: CHRISMA. Christian anointing oil used in both the Latin and Eastern Orthodox Church

SAMUEL ANOINTING DAVID (I Samuel 16). Woodcut from the Cologne Bible, 1478-80

SAMUEL ANOINTING SAUL (I Samuel 10: 1). Woodcut from the Cologne Bible, 1478-80
SAMUEL ANOINTING SAUL (I Samuel 10:1). Woodcut from the Cologne Bible, 1478-80

DAVID ANNOINTED BY SAMUEL. David annointed by Samuel in the presence of his father and brothers (I Samuel XVI: 12-13). French manuscript illumination, c1250

SAMUEL ANNOINTING SAUL. (I Samuel IX: 26-x: 1). French manuscript illumination, c1250
SAMUEL ANNOINTING SAUL. (I Samuel IX: 26-x:1). French manuscript illumination, c1250

DAVID ANOINTED KING. David is anointed King of Judah at Hebron following the death of King Saul (2 Samuel 2: 1-7). Wood engraving, American, 1873

SAUL ANNOINTED BY SAMUEL. (I Samuel xi: 14-15). Wood engraving, 19th century

BAPTISM OF CLOVIS I, 496 A. D. St. Remi baptizing Clovis I as Queen Clotilda watches
BAPTISM OF CLOVIS I, 496 A.D. St. Remi baptizing Clovis I as Queen Clotilda watches. Detail from ivory diptych, 9th century

DAVID AND SAUL. David, being anointed with olive oil, and Saul. Illumination from a late 12th century English Latin Bible

Jesus Tomb Empty
Mary Magdalen, Mary the mother of James, and Salome come with spices to anoint Jesuss body, but find his tomb empty : a moment later, an angel will tell them that Jesus is risen

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"Anoint: A Sacred Act of Coronation, Devotion, and Renewal" In the grandeur of Coronation 1937, the Anointing ceremony symbolized the divine consecration of a new monarch, bestowing upon them the authority to rule with grace and wisdom. Echoing this sacred act, Mary's humble gesture of anointing the feet of Jesus Christ demonstrated her profound love and devotion. Her selfless act became a timeless example of humility and reverence. Amidst moonlit gardens in Yorkshire, a young European Hedgehog delicately anoints itself with saliva froth. In its instinctual ritual lies a mysterious connection to nature's mystic fountain – a reminder that even creatures find solace in their own unique ways. Journeying towards the tomb on that fateful day were St. Mary Magdalene, Salome, and Mary Jacoby. Their purpose? To anoint Jesus' body as an expression of deep sorrow and unwavering loyalty amidst grief-stricken hearts. The neophyte's baptism by St. Peter was not merely water touching flesh but rather a transformative moment where one is anointed with faith – embracing spiritual rebirth under heavenly guidance. Captured within stained glass artistry from 1898 is Mary Magdalene herself; her presence exudes strength as she bears witness to redemption through forgiveness - forever reminding us that our past does not define our future. Mary Magdalen's journey intertwines with other tales too - stories like "Holy Spirit Ascending, " where divinity descends upon believers like gentle droplets falling from heaven above - igniting souls with divine purpose. As Queen Elizabeth II ascended to power during her Coronation in 1953, "The Sacring of the Queen" unfolded before all eyes. The ceremonial anointment reaffirmed her role as both leader and servant – entrusted with upholding tradition while embracing progress for her people.