Halo Collection (page 3)

Adoration of the Magi, 1624 (oil on canvas)
XIR293826 Adoration of the Magi, 1624 (oil on canvas) by Vignon, Claude (1593-1670); Church of St. Gervais, Paris, France; (add.info.: Adoration of the Magi; ); French, out of copyright

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

St Teresa of Avila
Saint Teresa of Avila (1515-1582), visionary (head and shoulders portrait)

A wolfpack of German U-Boat submarines travelling across a calm Atlantic Ocean by moonlight

St Paul, 1407 (tempera on panel)
XPH309202 St Paul, 1407 (tempera on panel) by Rublev, Andrei (c.1370-1430); 159x105 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; (add.info.: Apostel Paulus; ); Russian, out of copyright

Detail of Madonna of the Pilgrims, c. 1603-05 (oil on canvas)
XIR426293 Detail of Madonna of the Pilgrims, c.1603-05 (oil on canvas) by Caravaggio, Michelangelo Merisi da (1571-1610); Chiesa di San Agostino, Rome

The Virgin of the Rose Bush (oil on panel)
XIR155396 The Virgin of the Rose Bush (oil on panel) by Lochner, Stephan (fl.1442-1451); 50.5x40 cm; Wallraf Richartz Museum, Cologne, Germany; (add.info.: La Vierge au Buisson de Roses; ); German

Sucevita, Bucovina Monasteries. Detail of murals on the Monastery walls
Sucevita Monastery, 16th century, exterior religious frescoes, Sucevita, Bucovina Monasteries, Bucovina Region, Romania

Christ in majesty over the Royal Door, Chartres Cathedral, France
STONE CHRIST IN MAJESTY. Christ in majesty over the Royal Door, Chartres Cathedral, France

CODEX AMIATINUS: EZRA. Ezra the scribe writing in a large codex held on his knees. Illumination from the Codex Amiatinus, Northumbria, early 8th century

Saint Antoninus of Pamiers. Christian missionary and martyr
Saint Antoninus of Pamiers. Early Christian missionary and martyr. Patron saint of the cities of Pamiers (France), Palencia and Medina del Campo (Spain). Portrait. Illustration by Llanta

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

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

St Anthony in the Desert, illustration from Helmet & Cowl: Stories of Monastic and Military Orders W. M. Letts and M
STC445255 St Anthony in the Desert, illustration from Helmet & Cowl: Stories of Monastic and Military Orders W.M. Letts and M.F.S

Biblical Tales by John Lawson, Jesus and Girl
Biblical Tales by John Lawson, Jesus healing the Rich Mans Liittle Daughter

Portrait of St. Francis, c. 1285 (oil on panel) (detail of 696577)
696578 Portrait of St. Francis, c.1285 (oil on panel) (detail of 696577) by Cimabue, Giovanni (1240-1302); Santa Maria degli Angeli, Assisi, Italy; (add.info.: St)

The Healing of Saint Roch, late 15th century. Artist: German Master
The Healing of Saint Roch, late 15th century. German painting of the Swabian School. Legend holds that a dog found St Roch suffering from the plague, and summoned help

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

SNCF poster, Lourdes, designed by N Lucas. 1939

Virgin and Child (fresco)
XIR440724 Virgin and Child (fresco) by Lorenzetti, Pietro (c.1284-after 1345); San Francesco, Assisi, Italy; (add.info.: Vierge a l Enfant; ); Italian, out of copyright

Lourdes, France - The Virgin Crowned statue
Lourdes, France - The Statue of the Crowned Virgin, often known as the " Crowned Statue" (La Vierge Couronnee), standing across Rosary Square from the Rosary Basilica, facing the entrance

Japanese form of Hariti, Buddhist goddess for the protection of children. Line engraving
BUDDHISM: KISHIMOJIN. Japanese form of Hariti, Buddhist goddess for the protection of children. Line engraving

The 13th century Deesis mosaic in the South Gallery of the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey, depicting Jesus Christ
HAGIA SOPHIA: MOSAIC. The 13th century Deesis mosaic in the South Gallery of the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey, depicting Jesus Christ, the Virgin Mary and John the Baptist

EL GRECO: THE SAVIOUR. Oil on canvas

Halo planets. Artwork showing the sky of a planet in the outer halo of a galaxy (seen from far left to upper right). The planets moon is seen at centre left

INDIA: COUPLE. A Hindu couple. Indian miniature painting

Melkite icon of Jesus working with his father, Nazareth, Galilee, Israel, Middle East

St Camillo De Lellis
SAINT CAMILLO DE LELLIS Patron saint of the sick

Mother and Child
WH48318 Mother and Child by Dvorak, Franz (1862-1927); Private Collection; Photo eWhitford & Hughes, London, UK; Austrian, out of copyright

Frescoes, Holy Trinity Cathedral, founded 1902, Sibiu, Transylvania Region, Romania, Europe

Madonna and Child between St Francis and St John the Evangelist, c1320s. Artist: Pietro Lorenzetti
Madonna and Child between St Francis and St John the Evangelist, c1320s. St Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) is bearing the stigmata on his left hand, while St John carries a book

The Coronation of the Virgin, c. 1440 (tempera on panel) (central detail of 49984)
XAL701919 The Coronation of the Virgin, c.1440 (tempera on panel) (central detail of 49984) by Angelico, Fra (Guido di Pietro) (c.1387-1455); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Christ preaching, c. 1652 (etching)
XJF412266 Christ preaching, c.1652 (etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); Private Collection; (add.info.: La petite tombe; ); Dutch, out of copyright

The Conversion of St. Augustine (tempera on panel)
XIR173406 The Conversion of St. Augustine (tempera on panel) by Angelico, Fra (Guido di Pietro) (c.1387-1455); 22.5x34.5 cm; Musee d Art Thomas Henry, Cherbourg

St Boniface / Boat Trip
SAINT BONIFACE (Wynfryth, of Crediton) departing from England to undertake missionary work in Germany, on behalf of Pope Gregory II

Christ Glorified in the Court of Heaven, 1423-24 (tempera on panel) (for detail see
XCF4052 Christ Glorified in the Court of Heaven, 1423-24 (tempera on panel) (for detail see 90799) by Angelico, Fra (Guido di Pietro) (c.1387-1455); 31.7x73 cm; National Gallery, London

Virgin and Child (oil on panel with gold frame)
XBP391849 Virgin and Child (oil on panel with gold frame) by Russian School, (18th century); Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; Russian, out of copyright

Christ Saviour, c. 1570 (oil on canvas)
BAL140837 Christ Saviour, c.1570 (oil on canvas) by Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) (c.1488-1576); 96x80 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

THE VISITATION. Illumination from a French Book of Hours, c1230

THE VISITATION. Illumination from a Gospel, early 11th century, Salzburg

Stained glass depicting the Last Supper at Saint-Honor? d Eylau church, Paris, Ile de France, France, Europe

St Melito / Burghers
SAINT MELITO Bishop of Sardis, theologian Date: FL 170

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"Halo: A Divine Symbol of Light and Majesty" The halo, a timeless symbol of divinity and enlightenment, has adorned religious icons throughout history. From the Greek Orthodox icon of Christ's resurrection in Thessalonica, Macedonia, Greece, to the depiction of The Holy Trinity in the 1420s, this celestial aura transcends borders and continents. Intricately painted with tempera on panel during the Renaissance period by skilled artists like William Holman Hunt, halos became synonymous with heavenly radiance. They illuminated figures such as The King of Kings and embodied Jesus as The Light of the World in his c1851-1853 masterpiece. Not limited to Christianity alone, halos also found their place in other faiths. An ancient Coptic art piece from Egypt showcases Christ alongside Abbott Mena on a wooden canvas dating back to the 7th century AD. Meanwhile, Hindu gods Krishna and Rada are depicted with divine halos in India. Even beyond religious contexts, halos continue to inspire awe-inspiring artwork worldwide. In Geneva's Taize icon or Kopan monastery's portrayal of Manjushri - the deity embodying knowledge - these radiant circles serve as a visual representation of spiritual enlightenment. Halos have stood the test of time as symbols that transcend cultures and beliefs. Whether it be St. Teresa of Avila immortalized on canvas or early 12th-century frescoes adorning Bet Maryam Church in Lalibela; they remind us that there is something greater than ourselves – an ethereal light guiding our path towards higher realms. As we gaze upon these sacred depictions across centuries and continents alike, let us remember that within each halo lies not only divine majesty but also an invitation for us all to seek illumination within ourselves – becoming beacons amidst darkness just like those depicted throughout history.