Pious Collection

The Angelus, 1857-1859, (1912). Artist: Jean Francois Millet
The Angelus, 1857-1859, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings, with an introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, Cassell and Company, (London, New York, Toronto, 1912)

The Angelus, 1857-1859. Artist: Jean Francois Millet
The Angelus, 1857-1859. A man and woman working in a potato field pause for prayer when they hear the bell rung in the church in the right background

Anti home Rule Postcard
KING WILLIAM III Propaganda against home rule in Ireland, celebrating William of Orange as " of glorious, pious and immortal memory" and victory at the Battle of the Boyne

The Venerable Bede translating the last chapter of St John
1275249 The Venerable Bede translating the last chapter of St John

St. Teresa of Avila (oil on canvas)
REV345898 St. Teresa of Avila (oil on canvas) by Spanish School, (17th century); Monasterio de Santa Maria de San Salvador, Canas

The Infant Samuel, c1776, (1912). Artist: Sir Joshua Reynolds
The Infant Samuel, c1776, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings with an introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, (Cassell and Company, London, New York, Toronto, 1912)

The Big Buddha statue, Po Lin Monastery, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Thomas Becket (c. 1118-70) washing the feet of beggars (engraving)
KW212275 Thomas Becket (c.1118-70) washing the feet of beggars (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

St Bernard of Clairvaux
SAINT BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX French religious who established the monastery at Clairvaux

Mosaic of Jesus blessing and holding the Bible, Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

St Louis (Louis IX, King of France), 1886. Louis IX (1215-1270) became King of France in 1226. Renowned for his piety and kindness to the poor, he was canonised by Pope Boniface VIII in 1297

Jan Hus with Book
JAN HUS Bohemiam religious leader who was burnt at the stake for heresy, despite his denials Date: 1372? - 1415

Old Bhutanese man turning prayer wheels in Buddhist temple, Thimphu, Bhutan, Asia

Bhutanese woman turning Buddhist prayer wheels, Trashi Chhoe Dzong, Thimphu, Bhutan, Asia

Saint Ursula Martyred
Saint Ursula a pious virgin who was martyred at Koln together with 11 000 other pious virgins 4th century

Mackonochie / Vfair 1870
ALEXANDER HERIOT MACKONOCHIE Ritualist clergyman

Portrait of Margaret Beaufort, Countess of Richmond and Derby (1443-1509)
STC133107 Portrait of Margaret Beaufort, Countess of Richmond and Derby (1443-1509), Foundress of St. Johns College, Cambridge, from The History of Cambridge, pub. by R

WILLIAM III / POSTCARD
KING WILLIAM III Propaganda against home rule in Ireland, celebrating William of Orange as of glorious, pious and immortal memory and victory at the Battle of the Boyne. Date: 1650 - 1702

Portrait of John Wesley (1703-1791) 1788 (oil on canvas)
XCF267450 Portrait of John Wesley (1703-1791) 1788 (oil on canvas) by Hamilton, William (1751-1801); 128x101.9 cm; National Portrait Gallery, London

St. Bruno (1030-1101) Praying in the Desert, 1763 (oil on canvas)
XIR200019 St. Bruno (1030-1101) Praying in the Desert, 1763 (oil on canvas) by Restout, Jean Bernard (1732-97); 46.5x56.5 cm; Louvre, Paris

Armand Jean le Bouthillier de Rance, 1683 (engraving)
XJF406212 Armand Jean le Bouthillier de Rance, 1683 (engraving) by Schuppen

Abbot Armand-Jean le Bouthillier de Rance (1626-1700) (oil on canvas)
XIR327030 Abbot Armand-Jean le Bouthillier de Rance (1626-1700) (oil on canvas) by Rigaud, Hyacinthe Francois (1659-1743); Abbaye de la Trappe (Soligny-la-Trappe)

Portrait of a Woman, late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Woman, late 19th century. Additional Info: Portrait of a woman in a dark dress with hands clasped in front of her

Barbara Kegeleers and Saint Barbara, 1620. Creator: Cornelis de Vos
Barbara Kegeleers and Saint Barbara, 1620

Portrait of Willem van Meerbeeck with Saint William of Aquitaine, 1620

Epitaph of Willem van Meerbeeck and His Wife Barbara Kegeleers
Epitaph of and His Wife Barbara Kegeleers, 1620

Philip III (1578-1621). King of Spain (1598-1621) and also, as Philip II, King of Portugal, Naples, Sicily and Sardinia. Portrait. Engraving by Masson. Lithographed by Magin Pujadas

Philip III (1578-1621). King of Spain (1598-1621) and also, as Philip II, King of Portugal, Naples, Sicily and Sardinia. Portrait. Engraving by Masson. Lithographed by Magin Pujadas. Detail

Iberian Peninsula. Siege of Barcelona, 801. Frankish
Iberian Peninsula. Siege of Barcelona in 801. Louis the Pious (778-840) began the conquest of the Muslim-held city of Barcelona

The Annunciation(?) or The Virgin Seated in Prayer; Book of Hours, 1478

Initial I: Saint Bernard Disputing with the Devil; Hours of Simon de Varie, 1455

A priest of Lima, Peru, graciously accepts a gift of money from a pious lady Date: circa 1850

Faith, c.1600 (oil on panel)
FER185669 Faith, c.1600 (oil on panel) by Goltzius, Hendrik (1558-1617); 34.2x18.9 cm; Ferens Art Gallery, Hull Museums, UK; © Ferens Art Gallery

A Father Reading a Bible to his Family, 1770 (oil on panel)
FER2647575 A Father Reading a Bible to his Family, 1770 (oil on panel) by Greuze, Jean Baptiste (1725-1805) (after); 53.4x71.3 cm; Ferens Art Gallery, Hull Museums

Saint Vincent Ferrer by Bellini
Saint Vincent Ferrer Giovanni Bellini (ca.1430-1516 Italian) Tempera on wood San Giovanni e Paolo, Venice, Italy

Episodes of the Life of Saint Vincent Ferrer by Bellini
Episodes of the Life of Saint Vincent Ferrer Polyptych of Saint Vincent Ferrer Giovanni Bellini (ca.1430-1516 Italian) Tempera on wood San Giovanni e Paolo, Venice, Italy

Episodes of the Life of Saint Vincent Ferrer by Bellini
Episodes of the Life of Saint Vincent Ferrer Polyptych of Saint Vincent Ferrer Giovanni Bellini (ca.1430-1516 Italian) Tempera on wood San Giovanni e Paolo, Venice, Italy

Andrew by Tissot
Andrew James Tissot (1836-1902 French)

The Annunciation, about 1410. Creator: Unknown
The Annunciation, about 1410

Madonna and Child with Two Donors, about 1525-1530. Creator: Lorenzo Lotto
Madonna and Child with Two Donors, about 1525-1530

2008 Toyota Prius hybrid car, 2nd generation

Portrait of Anne Hutchinson (1591-1643)
SLS251313 Portrait of Anne Hutchinson (1591-1643) by American School, (20th century); Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute

Saint Michael Triumphs over the Devil, 1468, (1946). Creator: Bartolome Bermejo
Saint Michael Triumphs over the Devil, 1468, (1946)

Penitents take part in the procession of La Borriquita brotherhood during Holy Week in
Penitents take part in the procession of " La Borriquita" brotherhood during Holy Week in Cordoba, southern Spain, March 28, 2010

Spanien - Land und Leute
Bei einer anderen Gelegenheit wird Jesus in einer plastischen Nachbildung als Schmerzensmann in einem mit Blumen geschmückten Wagen durch die Stadt geführt

Spanien - Land und Leute
Diese merkwürdige Erscheinung stellt einen Mann dar, der ein Kirchenfest ankündigt, wie sie namentlich in Sevilla mit großem Pomp in der -ffentlichkeit begangen werden

St. Onuphrus (oil on panel)
IMA290297 St. Onuphrus (oil on panel) by Panetti, Domenico (1460-c.1513); Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, USA; (add.info.: St)

Harl. MS Roll Y6 roundel 5 Guthlac building a chapel at Crowland
BL36011 Harl. MS Roll Y6 roundel 5 Guthlac building a chapel at Crowland, from the Guthlac Roll, East Anglia, c.1210 (ink & pigments on vellum) by English School, (13th century); British Library

antique colorful holy card Madonna, St Mary, Maria, SaMaria Zell, Mater Dolorosa, Immaculata, Ave Maria, Rosa Mystica, Szűz Mária, Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

Battle Between Carnival And Lent (oil on wood)
1556564 Battle Between Carnival And Lent (oil on wood) by Molenaer, Jan Miense (1610-68); Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields

Add. 61823, f.21v Page from The Book of Margery Kempe, c.1440 (vellum)
BL3468870 Add. 61823, f.21v Page from The Book of Margery Kempe, c.1440 (vellum) by English School, (15th century); British Library, London, UK; (add.info.: Margery Kempe (c)

Yates Thompson Ms 26, f.79 r Cripple praying at the tomb of St Cuthbert
BL3242225 Yates Thompson Ms 26, f.79 r Cripple praying at the tomb of St Cuthbert, illustration from Bede, Prose Life of Cuthbert (vellum) by English School

Johannis de Wallingford, illustration from the Codex Membran (vellum)
BL1274845 Johannis de Wallingford, illustration from the Codex Membran (vellum) by English School, (13th century); British Library, London, UK; (add.info.: John of Wallingford (died 1214)

Add. 49999, f.75 Initial D depicting A Woman at Prayer
BL1274543 Add. 49999, f.75 Initial D depicting A Woman at Prayer, illustration from the De Brailes Hours, c.1240 (vellum) by Brailes, William de (fl.c.1230); 15x12.3 cm; British Library, London

A portrait of Thomas Bushell, Frontispiece to The First Part of Youth Errors, 1628 (litho)
BL3250796 A portrait of Thomas Bushell, Frontispiece to The First Part of Youth Errors, 1628 (litho) by English School, (17th century); British Library, London, UK; (add.info.: Thomas Bushell (c)

Harley MS 5987 61 Jeremiah (engraving)
BL3707781 Harley MS 5987 61 Jeremiah (engraving); British Library, London, UK; From the British Library archive. Please note: This photograph requires additional permission prior to use

King Henry VI visits the Shrine of St
BL1163159 King Henry VI visits the Shrine of St

Cotton Cleopatra C. XI, f.27v Monk being given tonsure
BL3261671 Cotton Cleopatra C

Royal 14 E. III, f.6v Scribe copying from an exemplar
BL1152818 Royal 14 E

Absalom Jones, 1810 (oil on paper)
DAM120717 Absalom Jones, 1810 (oil on paper) by Peale, Raphaelle (1774-1825); 76.2x63.5 cm; Delaware Art Museum, Wilmington

Bratislava, Slovakia. 2019/10/20. A painting of Saint Padre Pio of Pietrelcina. A private chapel

An old woman praying, c.1655 (oil on canvas)
WAM5899934 An old woman praying, c.1655 (oil on canvas) by Maes, Nicolaes (1634-93); 110.3x92.7 cm; Worcester Art Museum, Massachusetts, USA; (add.info.: This painting)

Saint James the Greater, c.1636-38 (oil on canvas)
1075346 Saint James the Greater, c.1636-38 (oil on canvas) by Reni, Guido (1575-1642); 132.3x98.8 cm; Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Texas, USA; (add.info.: by Guido Reni); Photo: Museum of Fine Arts

At Prayer (Pont Aven), 1905 (oil on canvas)
PAG394051 At Prayer (Pont Aven), 1905 (oil on canvas) by Hunter, George Sherwood (1846-1919); Penlee House Gallery and Museum, Penzance, Cornwall, UK; © Penlee House Gallery and Museum

Kneeling Knights, detail from The Holy Trinity (oil on panel)
KSL278975 Kneeling Knights, detail from The Holy Trinity (oil on panel) by Master of Messkirch, (1500-43); 127.8x95.7 cm; Gemaeldegalerie Alte Meister, Kassel

St. Genevieve as a Child at Prayer, 1879 (oil on canvas)
FOG119953 St. Genevieve as a Child at Prayer, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Puvis de Chavannes, Pierre (1824-98); 134.3x76.2 cm; Fogg Art Museum, Harvard Art Museums

Portrait of a Boy Holding a Book (oil on lindenwood panel)
HST129567 Portrait of a Boy Holding a Book (oil on lindenwood panel) by Italian School, (16th century); 71.8x55.3 cm; Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Texas, USA; Photo: Museum of Fine Arts

A Woman, 1532-34 (tempera and oil on oak panel)
DTR140413 A Woman, 1532-34 (tempera and oil on oak panel) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543); 23.2x19.1 cm; Detroit Institute of Arts, USA; Photo: © Detroit Institute of Arts

Kneeling Worshippers, detail from The Holy Trinity (oil on panel)
KSL278976 Kneeling Worshippers, detail from The Holy Trinity (oil on panel) by Master of Messkirch, (1500-43); 127.8x95.7 cm; Gemaeldegalerie Alte Meister, Kassel

Saint Andrew, illustration for The Life of Christ, c.1886-94 (w/c & gouache on paperboard)
TBM182212 Saint Andrew, illustration for The Life of Christ, c.1886-94 (w/c & gouache on paperboard) by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902); Brooklyn Museum, New York

Joseph of Arimathea, illustration for The Life of Christ
TBM182237 Joseph of Arimathea, illustration for The Life of Christ, c.1886-94 (w/c & gouache on paperboard) by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902); Brooklyn Museum, New York

The Virgin of the Annunciation, 1670-80 (oil on canvas)
HST129569 The Virgin of the Annunciation, 1670-80 (oil on canvas) by Murillo, Bartolome Esteban (1618-82); 72.4x57.2 cm; Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Texas

Portrait of the Pilgrim (Self-Portrait)
TBM140073 Portrait of the Pilgrim (Self-Portrait), illustration for The Life of Christ, c.1886-96 (gouache on paperboard) by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902); Brooklyn Museum, New York

The Adoration of the Shepherds, 1745 (oil on canvas)
1192258 The Adoration of the Shepherds, 1745 (oil on canvas) by Pierre, Jean Baptiste Marie (1713-89); 279.4x355 cm; Detroit Institute of Arts, USA; Photo: © Detroit Institute of Arts

Portrait of Father Theobald Mathew, c.1840 (oil on canvas)
CAG423083 Portrait of Father Theobald Mathew, c.1840 (oil on canvas) by Brenan, James Butler (1825-89); 142x110 cm; Crawford Art Gallery, Cork

Silhouette of Father Mathew, c.1870 (w/c on paper)
CAG423082 Silhouette of Father Mathew, c.1870 (w/c on paper) by O'Driscoll, Stephen (1825-95); 23.6x29.9 cm; Crawford Art Gallery, Cork

Orante, 1907 (oil on panel)
FAS71153 Orante, 1907 (oil on panel) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912); 41.5x33.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: by Lawrence Alma-Tadema); Photo © The Fine Art Society, London, UK

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EDITORS COMMENTS

"Pious: A Glimpse into Devotion and Faith" In the serene masterpiece "The Angelus" by Jean Francois Millet, we witness a moment frozen in time, as two humble peasants bow their heads in prayer amidst their toil. The painting's tranquility speaks volumes about the pious nature of these individuals, finding solace and strength through their unwavering devotion. Similarly, St. Teresa of Avila's portrait captures her deep spirituality and unwavering commitment to God. Her eyes reflect an inner peace that can only be attained through a life dedicated to prayer and contemplation. "The Infant Samuel, " painted by Sir Joshua Reynolds, portrays the young prophet Samuel in a state of divine communication. This depiction reminds us of the importance of nurturing our spiritual connection from an early age, fostering piety as a foundation for a meaningful existence. An intriguing glimpse into history is found within an anti-home rule postcard that showcases religious figures like St Bernard of Clairvaux and Jan Hus with books symbolizing knowledge and enlightenment. These images serve as reminders that piety often goes hand-in-hand with intellectual curiosity and pursuit of truth. Moving eastward to Hong Kong's Po Lin Monastery, we encounter the majestic Big Buddha statue - an awe-inspiring representation of Buddhist devotion. Its sheer size commands reverence from all who visit this sacred site, reminding us that acts of piety can take many forms across different cultures. Hagia Sophia's mosaic depicting Jesus blessing while holding the Bible serves as a testament to Christianity's rich heritage in Istanbul. It encapsulates both faithfulness to scripture and compassion towards humanity – qualities synonymous with true piety. A portrait capturing Margaret Beaufort reveals her devout spirit amidst political turmoil; her gaze reflects resilience rooted in faith during challenging times. This image exemplifies how piety can provide solace even amid worldly struggles. Finally, Bhutanese men and women turning prayer wheels in Buddhist temples showcase a vibrant piety deeply ingrained in their culture.