Fasting Collection

Suffragettes - Christmas Dinner in Holloway by Lawson Wood
Four portly prison officers and policemen force feed a handcuffed suffragette Christmas pudding from the police buffet trolley in Holloway Prison. Date: 1912

Praying with fire
Azim Khan Ronnie

Pigs. Study for During Fasting Time, 1884. Creator: Carl Gustaf Hellqvist
Pigs. Study for During Fasting Time, 1884

Lukomir 7
Sorin Vidis

Fasting, 1907, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Fasting, 1907, c1907. Teton Sioux Indian performing vision cry ceremony through fasting and chanting to the Great Mystery

Devotees attend prayer with burning incense and light oil lamps before break fasting during a religious festival called Rakher Upobash, Narayanganj, Bangladesh

Sunni Muslims perform Eid al-Fitr prayers marking the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan in Baghdad, Iraq June 15, 2018. REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani

The Dome of the Rock is seen in the background as Palestinians pray on the second Friday of the holy fasting month of Ramadan

Turkey. Constantinople. Iftar or dinner of Grand Vizier
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Constantinople (today Istanbul). Topkapi Palace. Iftar or dinner of Grand Vizier and ministers on the third night of Ramadan. Engraving by Lemaitre, Lalaisse and Chaillot

Djebel-Karantal (b / w photo)
5214507 Djebel-Karantal (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Djebel-Karantal)

The flapper and the Quarterback - Ruth Page and Jorg Fasting in a series of poses from their dance performed in recital this season, 1928 Date: 1928

The Temptation of Christ (oil on panel)
LST277450 The Temptation of Christ (oil on panel) by Momper, Joos or Josse de, The Younger (1564-1635); 51x69 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Devotion in the 5th and 6th Centuries - Fasting and Prayer (gravure)
671687 Devotion in the 5th and 6th Centuries - Fasting and Prayer (gravure) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Devotion in the 5th and 6th Centuries - Fasting and Prayer)

Title page to The Doctrine of Fasting by Arthur Hildersam, 1633 (print)
810297 Title page to The Doctrine of Fasting by Arthur Hildersam, 1633 (print) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Christ in the Wilderness, c. 1515-20 (oil on canvas)
3614108 Christ in the Wilderness, c.1515-20 (oil on canvas) by Brescia, Moretto da (c.1498-1554); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: After his baptism by John)

Day of Atonement at Houndsditch Synagogue, London 1901
Monday was the Day of Atonement, also known as Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the year in Judaism. It centers around atonement and repentance and involves a 25 hour fasting period

Dr Tanner, as he appeared in the Second Week of his attempted Fast of Forty Days (engraving)
1106813 Dr Tanner, as he appeared in the Second Week of his attempted Fast of Forty Days (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Tanner)

Mary Elizabeth Squirrel (engraving)
1618493 Mary Elizabeth Squirrel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary Elizabeth Squirrel. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 16 October 1852)

Ann Moore, the fasting woman of Tutbury (engraving)
609363 Ann Moore, the fasting woman of Tutbury (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ann Moore)

The temptation of Jesus - Bible
3779790 The temptation of Jesus - Bible by Hole, William Brassey (1846-1917); (add.info.: The temptation of Jesus. And he was in the wilderness forty days tempted of the devil. Mark I, 13)

The fight between Carnival and Lent, engraved by Pieter van der Heyden, 1558 (engraving)
5196967 The fight between Carnival and Lent, engraved by Pieter van der Heyden, 1558 (engraving) by Brueghel, Pieter The Elder (c.1525-69) (after); 33x50.7 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

The Monks of Melrose made good kaill on Fridays when they fasted
828440 The Monks of Melrose made good kaill on Fridays when they fasted, They neither wanted beef nor ale, As long as their neighbours lasted

The Temptation of Christ (coloured engraving)
3626810 The Temptation of Christ (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Temptation of Christ)

The temptation of Jesus - Bible
3779789 The temptation of Jesus - Bible by Hole, William Brassey (1846-1917); (add.info.: The temptation of Jesus - Jesus spends forty days and forty nights fasting in the desert)

Ann Moore, the fasting Woman of Tutbury, aged 58 (engraving)
1108367 Ann Moore, the fasting Woman of Tutbury, aged 58 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ann Moore, the fasting Woman of Tutbury, aged 58)

Breakfast of fasting (iftar)
Mohammed Bustani

Celebrating Rakher Upobash Festival
Azim Khan Ronnie

Pray with fire
Azim Khan Ronnie

Rakher Upobash
Azim Khan Ronnie

Variety Act 3: 132nd Day of Fasting, A. Lucci the Famous Hunger Artist (Varietenummer 3: 1... 1907)
Variety Act 3: 132nd Day of Fasting, A. Lucci the Famous Hunger Artist (Varietenummer 3: 132 Hungertag, A. Lucci der Beruhmte Hungerkunstler), 1907

Ann Moore, the fasting woman of Tutbury, 1822. Creator: Robert Cooper
Ann Moore, the fasting woman of Tutbury, 1822. Portrait of Ann Moore (1761-1813) of Tutbury in Staffordshire who became notorious as a fraudulent fasting woman

The Wine of St. Martins Day, 1566-67 (oil on canvas)
3468133 The Wine of St. Martins Day, 1566-67 (oil on canvas) by Brueghel, Pieter The Elder (c.1525-69); 148x270.5 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; Flemish, out of copyright

Gandhi fasting in support of Untouchables, 1932. Artist: Leonard Raven-Hill
Gandhi fasting in support of Untouchables, 1932. Mohondas Karamchand Gandhi (1869-1948), known as Mahatma (Great Soul), Indian Nationalist leader

Jesus Prays

Mollie Fancher(1848-1910), known as the Brooklyn Enigma for, amongst other phenomena, her perceived ability to fast for long periods on time

ANN MOORE fasting lady of Tutbury, Staffordshire, who was considered genuine when tested in 1808, but exposed as a fake in 1813 Date: 1761 - 1813

The Temptation of Christ, c. 1575 (oil on canvas)
XIR439253 The Temptation of Christ, c.1575 (oil on canvas) by Tintoretto, Jacopo Robusti (1518-94); Scuola Grande di San Rocco, Venice, Italy; (add.info.: La Tentation du Christ; ); Italian

Temptation Of Christ In The Wilderness, c. 1500-4 (oil on panel)
XOS1765986 Temptation Of Christ In The Wilderness, c.1500-4 (oil on panel) by Juan de Flandes, (c.1465-1519); 21x15.5 painted, 21.3x16 panel cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

FRANKLIN: BROADSIDE, 1747. Broadside written and printed by Benjamin Franklin, 1747, proclaiming a general fast in an effort to unite the people of Philadelphia in self-defense

19th Century fasting festival, Egypt C018 / 7098
19th Century fasting festival. 1883 engraving of people celebrating the end of the fasting period in Thebes, Egypt

Broadside issued by George Wythe of the House of Burgesses, calling for a day of fasting
WYTHE: BROADSIDE, 1774. Broadside issued by George Wythe of the House of Burgesses, calling for a day of fasting and prayer after the British invasion of Boston, May 1774

CONFEDERATE FASTING, 1863. Cartoon from a northern newspaper poking fun at Confederate President Jefferson Davis proclamation of a Day of fasting, humiliation and prayer, 27 March 1863

Pakistani Greetings Postcard - Eid Festival (1 / 4)
Pakistani Greetings Postcard - Eid Festival (1/4). Eid al-Fitr is a Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Date: circa 1930s

Dr Tanner Fasting 1880
Dr Tanner of New York fasts for forty days as a scientific experiment. Date: 1880

Saint Genevieve in Paris
Saint Genevieve (d.500) - Patroness of Paris. Took veil at 15 after the death of her parents and moved to Paris. Made a personal sortie to gain supplies for the City during the siege of Paris by

Sacco / Fasting Man
Sacco, the Champion fasting man

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"Fasting: A Journey of Spiritual Discipline and Cultural Traditions" Fasting, a practice deeply rooted in various cultures and religions, holds immense significance across the globe. From the statue of the fasting Buddha in Lahore's Museum to suffragettes celebrating Christmas dinner in Holloway, it has been observed for different purposes throughout history. In Constantinople, now Istanbul, we witness the grand iftar or dinner of the Grand Vizier during Ramadan. The city comes alive as Muslims break their fast together, sharing moments of unity and gratitude. Illustrations depicting Arabs at prayer during Ramadan by Nasreddine Dinet capture the devotion and serenity that accompanies this holy month. But fasting is not limited to religious observances alone. Mollie Fancher's story showcases how an individual can embrace fasting for personal reasons. Her journey exemplifies self-discipline and resilience amidst adversity. Devotees attending prayer with burning incense and lighted oil lamps before breaking their fast demonstrate a deep spiritual connection with their faith. Sunni Muslims performing Eid al-Fitr prayers mark the joyous end of a month-long period of fasting. The Grand Mosque witnesses countless Muslims performing Omrah around the holy Kaaba during this sacred time. It becomes a hub where devotees gather to seek solace, forgiveness, and blessings from above. Muslims offering prayers on Fridays during Ramadan further emphasize communal worship while strengthening bonds within their communities worldwide. The Dome of Rock serves as a backdrop when Palestinians come together on these special occasions to pray fervently. Fasting transcends boundaries; it unites people from diverse backgrounds under one common purpose – seeking spiritual growth or expressing cultural traditions passed down through generations. Whether it be for introspection or celebration, fasting remains an integral part of our shared human experience.