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Anselm made Archbishop of Canterbury by William II, 1093 (1864). St Anselm (1033-1109) was an Italian-born Benedictine monk and an influential philosopher and theologian

Head of a Crosier with the Depiction of the Lamb, 11th-12th century. Artist: West European Applied Art
Head of a Crosier with the Depiction of the Lamb, 11th-12th century. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Coronation of Richard I in Westminster Abbey 1189, (c1880). Richard the Lionheart processing down the aisle. Eldest son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine, he reigned as King of England 1189-1199

Arrival of Richards Legacy at Rouen, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Arrival of Richards Legacy at Rouen, c1860, (c1860). Richard I (1157-1199) was King of England from 6 July 1189 until his death and Duke of Normandy

Non Angli sed Angeli forent si fuissent Christiani, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Non Angli sed Angeli forent si fuissent Christiani, c1860, (c1860). Non Angli sed Angeli forent si fuissent Christiani (they would not be Angels but Angels if they had been Christians)

King John threatening to cut off the Noses of the Bishops, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
King John threatening to cut off the Noses of the Bishops, c1860, (c1860). On 3rd July 1205, John became involved in a dispute with Pope Innocent III that led to the kings excommunication

The Bishop of Durham, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
The Bishop of Durham, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

Madonna and Child with St Fredianus and St Augustine, 1437-1438 (1870). Artist: Franz Kellerhoven
Madonna and Child with St Fredianus and St Augustine, 1437-1438 (1870). Found in the collection of the Louvre. A print from Les Chef D oeuvre de la Peinture Italienne by Paul Mantz, Paris, 1870

Suddenly the rings of the barrels shattered according to the pagan rites, 1882-1884. Artist: Spex
Suddenly the rings of the barrels shattered according to the pagan rites, 1882-1884. A print from La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecles, Volume I, F Roy editor, Saint-Antoine, 1882-1884

The second oblation by Edward II, Westminster, 25 February 1308, (1902). Illustration from The Illustrated London News Record of The Coronation Service and Ceremony

St Bernard, 1886. Published in Butlers Lives of the Saints, DIV 6, by the Rev Alban Butler, London & Dublin, 1886

St Isidore, 1886. St Isidore of Seville (c560-636), Archbishop of Seville. Published in Butlers Lives of the Saints, DIV 1, by the Rev Alban Butler, London & Dublin, 1886

The Patron Saints of Austria, 1515 (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer
The Patrons Saints of Austria, 1515 (1906). From Durer Des Meisters Gemalde Kupferstiche und Holzschnitte in 471 Abbildungen [Stuttgart und Leipzig, Deutsch Verlags-Ansalt, 1906]

St Giles, St Gregory, and St Jerome, c1380 (1955). Artist: Master of the Trebon Altarpiece
St Giles, St Gregory, and St Jerome, c1380 (1955). Found in the collection of The National Gallery in Prague. A print from Gothic Painting in Bohemia 1350-1450

St Hilary, 1365-1367 (1955). Artist: Master Theodoric
St Hilary, 1365-1367 (1955). Hilary (300-367) was bishop of Pictavium (Poitiers) and considered an eminent doctor of the Western Christian Church

The Life of Thomas Becket, (1801). Artist: Joseph Strutt
The Life of Thomas Becket, (1801). Scenes from the life of St Thomas a Becket (1120-1170). Reconciliation with Henry II; Thomas returns to England; News of Knights

Archbishops cross-carrier, costume design for Shakespeares play, Henry VIII, 19th century. A 19th-century costume design for William Shakespeares (1564-1616) play, Henry VIII

Bishop of Rochester, costume design for Shakespeares play, Henry VIII, 19th century. A 19th-century costume design for William Shakespeares (1564-1616) play, Henry VIII

Bishop of Lincoln, costume design for Shakespeares play, Henry VIII, 19th century. A 19th-century costume design for William Shakespeares (1564-1616) play, Henry VIII

Coronation of Louis XV, 1715, (1885). Artist: Moreau
Coronation of Louis XV, 1715, (1885). Louis (1710-1774) was king of France from 1715 until his death

Pope John X. John, who was pope from 914 to 928, is rumoured to have been smothered in his bed

Madonna and Child with Canon Joris van der Paele, 1436, (1870). A wood engraving after a painting in the collection of the Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium

Bishops crozier, Cathedral of Metz, 14th century, (1870). A wood engraving from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, (London, 1870)

Abbots crozier, 13th century, (1870). A wood engraving of an enamelled crozier, made in Limoges, France. Illustration from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance

Development of the mitre, 1121-1161, (1910). Early ecclesiastical dress. A depression in the centre of the mitre (bishops headgear), has caused a small knob to become apparent on either side

Abbot Elfnoth, 1020-1050, (1910). A 19th-century depiction after an 11th-century manuscript, showing Abbot Elfnoth (died 980 AD) presenting his book of prayer to St Augustine

Hedda of Winchester consecrates St Guthlac, late 12th century, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Hedda of Winchester consecrates St Guthlac, late 12th century, (1843). The bishop wears sacerdotal dress consisting of albe, tunic, dalmatic and chasuble. Guthlac lived 673-714 AD

An archbishop, late 12th century, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
An archbishop, late 12th century, (1843). Archbishop in pontifical dress. The lower part of the alba is visible above the ankles, over this is the fringed tunic

Saint Germanus of Auxerre and Saint Genevieve of Paris, 1630. Artist: Laurent de la Hyre
Saint Germanus of Auxerre and Saint Genevieve of Paris, 1630. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Saint Augustine, 1320s. Artist: Simone Martini
Saint Augustine, 1320s. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

The Ansidei Madonna, 1505. Artist: Raphael
The Ansidei Madonna, 1505. This altarpiece shows the Virgin on a high throne, with Saint John the Baptist on the left, and Saint Nicholas of Bari to the right

Judiciary combat, 12th century. Illustration from the collection of the Musee de Beaux Arts, Orleans

Altarpiece of the Moreel chantry, 1484. Artist: Hans Memling
Altarpiece of the Moreel chantry, 1484. In the centre St Christopher carries the Christ Child across the water. Also depicted are the Benedictine monk St Maurus (left)

Pope Stephen II pleads for the safety of Pepin the Short from the Lombards, c750 AD, (19th century). Card from a series produced by the chocolate factory at the Monastery of Aiguebelle

Terminal, possibly from a Crozier, found in a Viking settlement, 8th century
Copper alloy, glass and enamel terminal, possibly from a Crozier, probably looted in Ireland and found in a Viking trading settlement at Helgo, Sweden, 8th century

Bishops stone at Killadeas in Ireland, 6th century
Bishops stone at Killadeas in Ireland. The head on the front face was part of a pagan Celtic figure of about the 6th century AD

St Anselm reluctantly accepting the Archbishopric of Canterbury, 1093 (1864). Anselm (1033-1109), an Italian-born Benedictine monk was an influential philosopher and theologian

St Blaise and St Guerin, 19th century. St Blaise or Blasius, Bishop of Sebaste, Armenia, was martyred in c316. St Guerin (1065-1150) was a Swiss Benedectine monk who became Bishop of Sion, Valais

St Nicholas, 19th century. The model for Santa Claus due to his reputation for secret gift-giving, St Nicholas (300-399) was Bishop of Myra in Asia Minor

St Augustine of Hippo, early 14th century. Artist: Lippo Memmi
St Augustine of Hippo, early 14th century. St Augustine of Hippo (354-430) is regarded as one of the great fathers of the early Christian church

The Bishop and the Knight, 1862. Artist: John Everett Millais
The Bishop and the Knight, 1862. The Knight kneels in penitence before the Bishop who, on hearing his sin, refuses to shrive him. From The Cornhill Magazine. (London, 1862)

Tobias with the Archangel Raphael, 1865-1866. Artist: Gustave Dore
Tobias with the Archangel Raphael, 1865-1866. Tobias with the Archangel who helped him catch fish which would miraculously restore his fathers eyesight. Plate from Gustave Dores Bible (Tobias 6.6)

Twin Stars, or Rival Italian Artistes, 1858. This cartoon shows Dr Wiseman, head of the Catholic Church in England. Some years previously

Letter H. Creator: Hans Holbein the Younger
Letter H

Bishop Saint, ca. 1435-1491. Creator: Martin Schongauer
Bishop Saint, ca. 1435-1491

800th anniversary, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. March 1989
The Bishop of Truro, Rt. Rev. Peter Mumford, leads the blessing of town, on the corner of Queen Street and South Street, during celebrations for the 800th anniversary of granting the town its

Scepter
Antique illustration of a scepter

CORONATION OF NAPOLEON I. The Consecration of the Emperor Napoleon and the Coronation of Empress Josephine on December 2, 1804. Detail on canvas, 1805-07, by Jacques Louis David

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"Crosier: A Symbolic Journey Through Art and History" Step into the world of art and history as we explore the captivating symbol of the crosier. From ancient engravings to oil paintings, this collection showcases its significance throughout centuries. In Michael Pacher's masterpiece "The Devil Presenting St Augustin with the Book of Vices, " a striking crosier stands tall, representing spiritual guidance in the face of temptation. Travel back to the 3rd century AD with Saint Denis of Paris' colored engraving, where a majestic crosier embodies his unwavering faith and martyrdom. William of Waynflete's oil painting from the 17th century portrays a dignified figure holding a crosier, symbolizing authority and leadership within religious realms. Journey to mid-19th century England through J Rogers' artwork "Edwy and Elgiva, " where love intertwines with religion as an intricately designed crosier takes center stage. Armand Jean le Bouthillier de Rance is immortalized in an exquisite engraving from 1683, showcasing his devotion through a meticulously crafted golden crosier. Witness Saint Patrick's legendary travels to Tara in a line engraving from the 19th century; his trusty companion on this journey is none other than his iconic crosier. Saint Blaise of Sebaste comes alive in stunning detail between 1490-1500. His gentle demeanor contrasts beautifully against his ornate silver-gilded crosier held firmly by his side. An altar adorned with scenes from St Martin of Tours' life reveals not only acts of charity but also highlights how he wielded his powerful yet graceful golden crosier during moments that defined him as a saintly figure. Alonso Cano's masterpiece "The Lady of Montserrat" captures her elegance while she holds onto her precious wooden-crafted crosier—a symbol of her spiritual authority.