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Prie Dieu Collection

"Prie Dieu: A Symbol of Devotion and Reverence" The prie-dieu, a piece of furniture commonly found in churches

Background imagePrie Dieu Collection: Umberto II of Savoy and Princess Maria Jose during the celebration of their marriage in

Umberto II of Savoy and Princess Maria Jose during the celebration of their marriage in the Pauline Chapel
3568661 Umberto II of Savoy and Princess Maria Jose during the celebration of their marriage in the Pauline Chapel, Vatican City; (add.info.: Pauline Chapel)

Background imagePrie Dieu Collection: Dante kneeling in prayer, with his gaze directed at a triptych

Dante kneeling in prayer, with his gaze directed at a triptych
3561253 Dante kneeling in prayer, with his gaze directed at a triptych.; (add.info.: Parma 1875 Date of Artwork: 1875 ca. Photographer: Saccani, Carlo); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Background imagePrie Dieu Collection: ''The Offering'', by F. Wyburd, in the Exhibition of the British Institution, 1864

''The Offering'', by F. Wyburd, in the Exhibition of the British Institution, 1864. Creator: W Thomas
''The Offering'', by F. Wyburd, in the Exhibition of the British Institution, 1864. Engraving of a painting

Background imagePrie Dieu Collection: Room with Prie-dieu and Open Door, mid 19th century. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller

Room with Prie-dieu and Open Door, mid 19th century. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Room with Prie-dieu and Open Door, mid 19th century

Background imagePrie Dieu Collection: The crypt of the parish church of Badia Prataglia, in the Casentino

The crypt of the parish church of Badia Prataglia, in the Casentino Poppi Badia Prataglia, parish church Crypt Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imagePrie Dieu Collection: View of the right side aisle of the Cathedral of Saint Petronius in Bologna

View of the right side aisle of the Cathedral of Saint Petronius in Bologna. Bologna Basilica of S. Petronio Nave Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imagePrie Dieu Collection: 'Living picture': The elaborate plastic composition shows a man dressed as a bishop

"Living picture": The elaborate plastic composition shows a man dressed as a bishop, holding the crosier in his hands, standing before the altar

Background imagePrie Dieu Collection: Chapel at Villa Borgheri, in Sesto Fiorentino. In the early 1900s it was the Sisters of Charity of

Chapel at Villa Borgheri, in Sesto Fiorentino. In the early 1900s it was the Sisters of Charity of Nevers headquarters Sesto Fiorentino Villa Borgheri. Date of Photograph:1904 ca

Background imagePrie Dieu Collection: Interior of the basilica of San Martino ai Monti in Rome, with three naves

Interior of the basilica of San Martino ai Monti in Rome, with three naves, divided by ancient columns Rome Basilica of San Martino ai Monti, central nave Nave Late Renaissance, Renaissance

Background imagePrie Dieu Collection: Monument to Cardinal Agostino Favoriti with sculptures by Filippo Carcani

Monument to Cardinal Agostino Favoriti with sculptures by Filippo Carcani. The work is located in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome

Background imagePrie Dieu Collection: The telling of the dream of the patrician Giovanni. Mosaic of the gallery of the Basilica of Santa

The telling of the dream of the patrician Giovanni. Mosaic of the gallery of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome, work by Filippo Rusuti

Background imagePrie Dieu Collection: View of the interior of the church of San Damiano, Assisi

View of the interior of the church of San Damiano, Assisi. Assisi Church of San Damiano Church Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1915-1920 ca

Background imagePrie Dieu Collection: Tapestry depicting the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary, by Giusto di Gand

Tapestry depicting the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary, by Giusto di Gand, preserved inside the Fermo City Hall Fermo City Hall Tapestry Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Background imagePrie Dieu Collection: Wooden prie-dieu preserved in the church of St Augustine in Siena

Wooden prie-dieu preserved in the church of St Augustine in Siena Siena St Augustine's Church Prie - Dieu Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Background imagePrie Dieu Collection: Wooden prie-dieu preerved in the Church of St Maria dei Servi in Siena

Wooden prie-dieu preerved in the Church of St Maria dei Servi in Siena Siena Church of Santa Maria dei Servi Prie - Dieu Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Background imagePrie Dieu Collection: Interior of the Main Church or Basilica, in La Verna Sanctuary

Interior of the Main Church or Basilica, in La Verna Sanctuary Arezzo La Verna Sanctuary, Main Church Nave Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Background imagePrie Dieu Collection: A lectern and chair with prie-dieu, in carved wood. Work located in the collegiate church of

A lectern and chair with prie-dieu, in carved wood. Work located in the collegiate church of Sant'Orso in Aosta Aosta Collegiate church of Sant'Orso, cloister Furniture Late Gothic, Gothic

Background imagePrie Dieu Collection: Wooden prie-dieu preserved in the church of Santa Maria dei Servi in Siena

Wooden prie-dieu preserved in the church of Santa Maria dei Servi in Siena Siena Santa Maria dei Servi Church Prie - Dieu Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Background imagePrie Dieu Collection: Giovanni telling his dream to the Pope, mosaic, Filippo Rusuti (active 1297-1317 ca.)

Giovanni telling his dream to the Pope, mosaic, Filippo Rusuti (active 1297-1317 ca.), portico of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome Rome Basilica of S

Background imagePrie Dieu Collection: Devotions at church, illustration from La Femme a Paris by Octave Uzanne (1851-1931)

Devotions at church, illustration from La Femme a Paris by Octave Uzanne (1851-1931) 1894 (colour engraving)
REV326181 Devotions at church, illustration from La Femme a Paris by Octave Uzanne (1851-1931) 1894 (colour engraving) by Vidal, Pierre (b.1849) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imagePrie Dieu Collection: Prie-Dieu Cover, England, c. 1857 / 60. Creator: Unknown

Prie-Dieu Cover, England, c. 1857 / 60. Creator: Unknown
Prie-Dieu Cover, England, c. 1857/60. Embroidered cover for a prie-dieu, a prayer desk for devotional use

Background imagePrie Dieu Collection: Prie-Dieu, Turin, 1759. Creator: Pietro Piffetti

Prie-Dieu, Turin, 1759. Creator: Pietro Piffetti
Prie-Dieu, Turin, 1759

Background imagePrie Dieu Collection: Portion of a Prie-Dieu belonging to The Archduchess Sophia of Austria (chromolitho)

Portion of a Prie-Dieu belonging to The Archduchess Sophia of Austria (chromolitho)
958246 Portion of a Prie-Dieu belonging to The Archduchess Sophia of Austria (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePrie Dieu Collection: Litany in a church, c. 1655 (etching)

Litany in a church, c. 1655 (etching)
145451 Litany in a church, c.1655 (etching) by Hollar, Wenceslaus (1607-77); Private Collection; (add.info.: frontispiece to Anthony Sparrows A Rationale upon the Book of Common Prayer of the Church)

Background imagePrie Dieu Collection: Virgin Annunciate, annunciation panel originally forming one of the outside shutters of

Virgin Annunciate, annunciation panel originally forming one of the outside shutters of
NCO183650 Virgin Annunciate, annunciation panel originally forming one of the outside shutters of the organ in San Bartolomeo, Vicenza (tempera on canvas) (see 183650) by Speranza

Background imagePrie Dieu Collection: Wedding in a Church, 1874 (colour litho)

Wedding in a Church, 1874 (colour litho)
CHT177469 Wedding in a Church, 1874 (colour litho) by Millet, (fl.1874); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Background imagePrie Dieu Collection: Virgin Annunciate (oil on panel)

Virgin Annunciate (oil on panel)
FTB165407 Virgin Annunciate (oil on panel) by Messina, Antonello da (1430-79) (after); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imagePrie Dieu Collection: Virgin Mary, from The Annunciation diptych (oil on canvas) (post-1998 restoration)

Virgin Mary, from The Annunciation diptych (oil on canvas) (post-1998 restoration)
FTB161535 Virgin Mary, from The Annunciation diptych (oil on canvas) (post-1998 restoration) by Bellini, Giovanni (c.1431-1516) (and assistants); 225x105 cm; Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Background imagePrie Dieu Collection: Page from The Architect s, Surveyors and Engineers Compendium 1892 (engraving)

Page from The Architect s, Surveyors and Engineers Compendium 1892 (engraving)
3092628 Page from The Architect s, Surveyors and Engineers Compendium 1892 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from The Architect s)

Background imagePrie Dieu Collection: New Caledonia, celebrating mass on the isle of Nou, after a pen

New Caledonia, celebrating mass on the isle of Nou, after a pen
661417 New Caledonia, celebrating mass on the isle of Nou, after a pen and ink drawing of a transported, illustration from the bulletin Les Missions Catholiques, 1875 (engraving) by French School

Background imagePrie Dieu Collection: Designs Chinoiserie Furniture Three Tables Prie-Dieu

Designs Chinoiserie Furniture Three Tables Prie-Dieu
Artokoloro

Background imagePrie Dieu Collection: The Annunciation (oil on panel)

The Annunciation (oil on panel)
XAM74865 The Annunciation (oil on panel) by Steenwyck, Hendrik van (1550-1603); 32x46 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; Flemish, out of copyright

Background imagePrie Dieu Collection: Judge Thomas Littleton, 1628 (engraving)

Judge Thomas Littleton, 1628 (engraving)
XJF373227 Judge Thomas Littleton, 1628 (engraving) by Vaughan, Robert (fl.1622-78); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Thomas Littleton (c.1407-81)

Background imagePrie Dieu Collection: Left panel, from the main altar polyptych, depicting Jean de Chaugy, father of the

Left panel, from the main altar polyptych, depicting Jean de Chaugy, father of the
XIR189943 Left panel, from the main altar polyptych, depicting Jean de Chaugy, father of the donor of the altarpiece, 1460-66 (oil on panel) by Weyden, Rogier van der (1399-1464) (attr)

Background imagePrie Dieu Collection: 1766008; out of copyright

1766008; out of copyright

Background imagePrie Dieu Collection: Guigone de Salins, wife of the donor, Chancellor Nicholas Rolin, Kneeling in Prayer

Guigone de Salins, wife of the donor, Chancellor Nicholas Rolin, Kneeling in Prayer
XIR170079 Guigone de Salins, wife of the donor, Chancellor Nicholas Rolin, Kneeling in Prayer, from the reverse of the Last Judgement polyptych, c.1445-50 (oil on panel) (see 20546)

Background imagePrie Dieu Collection: The Donor, Chancellor Nicholas Rolin, Kneeling in Prayer, from the reverse of the

The Donor, Chancellor Nicholas Rolin, Kneeling in Prayer, from the reverse of the
XIR170078 The Donor, Chancellor Nicholas Rolin, Kneeling in Prayer, from the reverse of the Last Judgement polyptych, c.1445-50 (oil on panel) (see 20546, 170074 and 170079) by Weyden

Background imagePrie Dieu Collection: The Annunciation and the Presentation in the Temple (oil on panel)

The Annunciation and the Presentation in the Temple (oil on panel)
BAL23101 The Annunciation and the Presentation in the Temple (oil on panel) by Weyden, Rogier van der (1399-1464); Alte Pinakothek, Munich, Germany; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Background imagePrie Dieu Collection: Annunciation, c. 1470-80 (tempera on panel)

Annunciation, c. 1470-80 (tempera on panel)
BAL165726 Annunciation, c.1470-80 (tempera on panel) by German School, (15th century); 112x109 cm; Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; German, out of copyright


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"Prie Dieu: A Symbol of Devotion and Reverence" The prie-dieu, a piece of furniture commonly found in churches, holds a significant place in the realm of religious devotion. As illustrated by Octave Uzanne's enchanting artwork from 1894, it embodies the solemnity and reverence experienced during devotions at church. The color engraving vividly captures the essence of this sacred practice. Dating back to England circa 1857/60, an exquisite prie-dieu cover crafted by an unknown creator showcases the intricate craftsmanship that went into its creation. This masterpiece exemplifies the attention to detail and dedication put forth by artisans who sought to enhance spiritual experiences through their artistry. Pietro Piffetti's Turin-based prie-dieu from 1759 stands as another testament to the beauty and significance attached to this devotional item. Its elegant design reflects both practicality and aesthetic appeal, offering comfort for those seeking solace in prayer. A portion of a prie-dieu belonging to The Archduchess Sophia of Austria provides us with a glimpse into history through chromolitho imagery. This captivating depiction reminds us that these pieces were not only objects but also cherished possessions that held deep personal meaning for individuals across different eras. Etchings such as "Litany in a Church" (c. 1655) transport us back in time, capturing moments when communities gathered together for collective worship. These images evoke feelings of unity and spirituality within ornate church settings where believers found solace amidst their prayers. Religious artworks like "Virgin Annunciate, " originally forming one panel among many shutters outside churches, remind us how deeply intertwined faith was with artistic expression throughout history. These masterpieces served as visual aids for contemplation and reflection on divine mysteries.