Aureole Collection

Madonna del granduca, 1506-07, (painting)
7129973 Madonna del granduca, 1506-07, (painting) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Madonna del granduca, 1506-07, Raphael)

Saint Isidore, patron of the plowers. An angel helps Saint Isidore plow a field with a
XEE4176001 Saint Isidore, patron of the plowers. An angel helps Saint Isidore plow a field with a plow. 19th century. Engraving after the painting by Luc Olivier Merson (1846-1920)

Last Conversation between St. Benedict and St. Scholastica, 15th century (fresco)
LRI4690611 Last Conversation between St. Benedict and St. Scholastica, 15th century (fresco) by Umbrian School, (15th century); Monastero di San Benedetto (Santuario Sacro Spero), Subiaco, Rome

Fra Angelico (1387-1455). The Coronation of the Virgin
Fra Angelico (1387-1455). Tuscan painter of early Renaissance, part of the Florentine school. The Coronation of the Virgin. 15th Century. Louvre Museum. Paris. France

Saint Rose of Lima (engraving, 19th century)
LRI4629998 Saint Rose of Lima (engraving, 19th century) by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pious image: representation of Saint Isabella of Flores called Rose de Lima (1586-1617)

Basil II, surnamed the Bulgar-slayer (958-1025). Byzantine emperor (976-1025) from de Macedonian Dynasty. Detail from the Menologion of Basil II. 10th Century. Miniature. Vatican Apostolic Library

Choirbook number 3. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. Coronati
Choirbook number 3. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. Antiphonary By Master of Burgo de Osma. Parchment. Coronation of the Virgin surrounded by Saints and Bishops. Miniature. Letter U. Spain

Saint Aloysius Gonzaga (1568-1591). Italian Jesuit. Colored
Saint Aloysius Gonzaga (1568-1591). Italian Jesuit seminarian and student at the Roman college. He died in Rome, at the service of persons infected by the plague

Adoration of the Shepherd, 1476-1479. Artist: Hugo van der Goes
Adoration of the Shepherd, 1476-1479. Central panel of the Portinari Altarpiece. From the collection of the Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Italy

Saint Mary Magdalene of Pazzi (1566-1607). Italian Carmelite mystic and saint. Engraving by Capuz, 1852. Colored

The Ascension. First half of the 17th century. Byzantine Museum. Zante. Ionian Islands. Greece

Saint Valentine, Saint Stephen and Saint Maximilie, 16th century (engraving)
7415654 Saint Valentine, Saint Stephen and Saint Maximilie, 16th century (engraving) by Burgkmair, Hans (c.1473-1531); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The transfiguration: Christ vested in white is surrounded by Moses and Elijah, below the apostle John, Peter and James
885613 The transfiguration: Christ vested in white is surrounded by Moses and Elijah, below the apostle John, Peter and James, 1496-1500 (fresco) by Perugino

Apocalypse Tapestry or Apocalypse of Angers, 1375-80 (tapestry)
CUL4926440 Apocalypse Tapestry or Apocalypse of Angers, 1375-80 (tapestry) by Bataille, Nicolas (fl. 1363-1400); 154x256 cm; Chateau d'Angers

St Benedict exorcises a possessed monk, 1415-20, (tempera on wood)
7146404 St Benedict exorcises a possessed monk, 1415-20, (tempera on wood) by Pietro, Nicolo di (fl.1394-1430); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Jesus appearing to Saint Margaret Mary (Margaret Mary) Alacoque (1647-1690
LRI4582096 Jesus appearing to Saint Margaret Mary (Margaret Mary) Alacoque (1647-1690) mystical of the Order of Mosaic Visitation. St

Coptic Art: "Christ and Abbe Mena"Saint Menas (Minas, Mina, Mena
JLJ4667407 Coptic Art: " Christ and Abbe Mena" Saint Menas (Minas, Mina, Mena, Mennas), Egyptian martyr of the 3rd century

Choirbook number 7. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. The Visi
Choirbook number 7. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. Antiphonary By Master of Burgo de Osma. Parchment. The Visitation of Mary to her cousin Elizabeth. Drop cap D. Miniature. Spain

Saint Rita of Cascia (engraving, 19th century)
LRI4629993 Saint Rita of Cascia (engraving, 19th century) by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pious image: representation of Saint Rita de Cascia (1381-1457). 19th century

St Paul - tempera on panel, 1426
LRI4579365 St Paul - tempera on panel, 1426 by Masaccio, Tommaso (1401-28); Museo Nazionale di San Matteo, Pisa, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info)

Madonna and Child with Angels (chromolitho)
8656855 Madonna and Child with Angels (chromolitho) by Correggio, (Antonio Allegri) (c.1489-1534) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madonna and Child with Angels)

God the Falther and the dove of Holy Spirit, c.1920 (stained glass)
8714251 God the Falther and the dove of Holy Spirit, c.1920 (stained glass) by Mayer, Franz (1848-1926); (add.info.: Stained Glass built 1920s. Glass by Franz Mayer Germany)

The Holy Family, c1920 (stained glass)
8714224 The Holy Family, c1920 (stained glass) by Mayer, Franz (1848-1926); (add.info.: Stained Glass built 1920s. Glass by Franz Mayer Germany. Young Jesus, Virgin Mary, Joseph the carpenter)

Details of the portal of the cathedral St Lawrence (photo)
8766836 Details of the portal of the cathedral St Lawrence (photo) by Radovan (fl.1240); (add.info.: Details of the relief of the West portal of the cathedral of St)

Characters of the old testament (low relief)
8617830 Characters of the old testament (low relief); Cite de l'architecture et du patrimoine, Paris, France; (add.info.: Characters of the old testament)

Characters of the old testament (low relief)
8617829 Characters of the old testament (low relief); Cite de l'architecture et du patrimoine, Paris, France; (add.info.: Characters of the old testament)

Characters of the old testament (low relief)
8617827 Characters of the old testament (low relief); Cite de l'architecture et du patrimoine, Paris, France; (add.info.: Characters of the old testament)

The Virgin Mary and Lazarus, 14th century (manuscript)
5306090 The Virgin Mary and Lazarus, 14th century (manuscript); (add.info.: From an Armenian Christian illustrated manuscript); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Beaune Hotel-Dieu (Hospices de Beaune). Tapestry. Mystic Lamb. 14th century (?). Detail
7209649 Beaune Hotel-Dieu (Hospices de Beaune). Tapestry. Mystic Lamb. 14th century (?). Detail.; Hotel Dieu, Beaune, France; (add.info.: Hospices de Beaune, Beaune, Bourgogne-Franche-Comte, Cote)

Beaune Hotel-Dieu (Hospices de Beaune). Tapestry. Mystic Lamb. 14th century (?). Detail
7209647 Beaune Hotel-Dieu (Hospices de Beaune). Tapestry. Mystic Lamb. 14th century (?). Detail.; Hotel Dieu, Beaune, France; (add.info.: Hospices de Beaune, Beaune, Bourgogne-Franche-Comte, Cote)

Chapel of Saint Exuperus and Saint Julien, Cathedral of Our Lady of Bayeux
7134906 Chapel of Saint Exuperus and Saint Julien, Cathedral of Our Lady of Bayeux; Bayeux, Normandy, France; (add.info.: Cathedral of Our Lady of Bayeux chapel knows Exuperus)

The Nativity, c.1457 (oil, tempera and gold on wood panel)
XOS5873614 The Nativity, c.1457 (oil, tempera and gold on wood panel) by Ferrer, Jaume (fl.1430-1461); 187.3x139.1 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

The Holy Spirit, c1920 (stained glass)
8714227 The Holy Spirit, c1920 (stained glass) by Mayer, Franz (1848-1926); (add.info.: Stained Glass built 1920s. Glass by Franz Mayer Germany. A white dove representing the Holy Spirit)

Portrait of Saint Clotilde, Queen of the Francs (v. 475-545), wife of Clovis I
XEE4170045 Portrait of Saint Clotilde, Queen of the Francs (v. 475-545), wife of Clovis I. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Stefano Bianchetti.

Christ and the apostles, 8th century (fresco) (detail)
BEN138680 Christ and the apostles, 8th century (fresco) (detail); Santa Sofia, Benevento, Campania, Italy; Photo © Raffaello Bencini.

Visitation, c.760 (fresco) (see 138680 & 138686)
BEN138687 Visitation, c.760 (fresco) (see 138680 & 138686); Santa Sofia, Benevento, Campania, Italy; (add.info.: meeting of Mary and Elizabeth;); Photo © Raffaello Bencini.

Princess and attendant in trompe l'oeil window, c.1765 (opaque w/c and gold on paper)
XOS5874007 Princess and attendant in trompe l'oeil window, c.1765 (opaque w/c and gold on paper) by Khan, Aqil (active mid-1700s); 12.5x7.8 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Madonna and Child, c. 1400 (oil and gilding on wood panel)
XOS5880693 Madonna and Child, c. 1400 (oil and gilding on wood panel) by Starnina, Gherardo (c.1354-1409/13); 80.5x53.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Jesus Christ and St John the Baptist (chromolitho)
8656845 Jesus Christ and St John the Baptist (chromolitho) by Pinturicchio, Bernardino di Betto (c.1452-1513) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus Christ and St John the Baptist)

Virgin and Child, detail: Adoration of the Magi (panel on the right upper panels)
JEB4897734 Virgin and Child, detail: Adoration of the Magi (panel on the right upper panels). The Shepherd's Star is seen above the scene. Painting by Giovanni Del Biondo (ca. 1356-1398), 1345

Saint Matthew, a Saint (unidentified) and a musician angel - Painted wooden ceiling of the chapel Saint Cyprien
JEB4940422 Saint Matthew, a Saint (unidentified) and a musician angel - Painted wooden ceiling of the chapel Saint Cyprien (12th century) in Ascombeguy (Pyrenees Atlantiques)

Portrait of Saint Bonaventure (Giovanni da Fidanza or Bonaventure de Bagnorea, circa 1220-1274), theologian
NWI4940408 Portrait of Saint Bonaventure (Giovanni da Fidanza or Bonaventure de Bagnorea, circa 1220-1274), theologian, doctor of the Church (Seraphic Doctor)

Vals Ariege Semi-rock church, dedicated to Saint Mary Fresco: general view of the painted ceiling - 12th century
JEB4945530 Vals Ariege Semi-rock church, dedicated to Saint Mary Fresco: general view of the painted ceiling - 12th century; (add.info.: Vals Ariege Semi-rock church)

Vals. Ariege 09500 - Semi-Rock Church, dedicated to Saint Mary Fresco: Bath of the Child Jesus - 12th century
JEB4945458 Vals. Ariege 09500 - Semi-Rock Church, dedicated to Saint Mary Fresco: Bath of the Child Jesus - 12th century; (add.info.: Vals)

The Annunciation Fresco of the 14th century Church of Saint Peter (Saint-Pierre) Landes (17380), Charente-Maritime
JEB4942892 The Annunciation Fresco of the 14th century Church of Saint Peter (Saint-Pierre) Landes (17380), Charente-Maritime; (add.info)

Italy Tuscany San Gimignano, Museum of Sacred Art: Virgin and Child with Saint Nicholas, Saint Christopher
JEB4948158 Italy Tuscany San Gimignano, Museum of Sacred Art: Virgin and Child with Saint Nicholas, Saint Christopher, Saint John the Evangelist

The baptism of Christ Fresco of the 14th century Church of Saint Peter (Saint-Pierre) Landes (17380), Charente-Maritime
JEB4942974 The baptism of Christ Fresco of the 14th century Church of Saint Peter (Saint-Pierre) Landes (17380), Charente-Maritime; (add.info)

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"Aureole: A Glimpse into Heavenly Encounters and Divine Grace" In the realm of art, the concept has been beautifully depicted throughout history, capturing moments that transcend earthly boundaries. From Fra Angelico's masterpiece "The Coronation of the Virgin, " where a celestial glow surrounds the blessed figures, to Byzantine frescoes like "The Transfiguration" showcasing Christ enveloped in radiant white light alongside Moses and Elijah. Even saints find solace in this ethereal radiance. Saint Isidore, patron of plowers, receives divine assistance as an angel aids him in tilling the fields. The Last Conversation between St. Benedict and St. Scholastica immortalizes their spiritual connection through a heavenly aura that emanates from their encounter. Artists like Hugo van der Goes bring us closer to heaven with his enchanting painting "Adoration of the Shepherd, " where humble shepherds bask in a golden halo surrounding baby Jesus. Meanwhile, depictions such as "The Ascension" transport us to Byzantine realms where divine light illuminates Christ's triumphant ascent. Music too finds its place within this celestial theme; Gregorian chants preserved within Choirbook number 3 echo through time with melodies that seem to resonate from beyond our world. Saints themselves become bearers of aureoles - Saint Aloysius Gonzaga shines brightly as an Italian Jesuit who dedicated his life to serving others while Saint Rita of Cascia is captured in an engraving exuding grace and holiness. Aureoles also find their way onto tapestries like the Apocalypse Tapestry or Apocalypse of Angers, which depict biblical scenes imbued with otherworldly luminescence. Through these artistic representations spanning centuries, we catch glimpses into a realm beyond our own - one filled with divinity and transcendent beauty. Aureoles serve as reminders that there is more than meets the eye; they invite us to contemplate the spiritual and embrace the grace that surrounds us.