Purification Collection (page 3)

John the Baptist baptising Jesus, c1808. From the Bible (Mark 1. 9)

Baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist, c1890. Artist: James Tissot
Baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist, c1890. Bible, New Testament. From The Life of our Saviour Jesus Christ by JJ Tissot, c1890

Abydos Purification King Purification de Roi
Abydos, Purification of the King, Abydos, Purification de Roi; Antonio Beato (English, born Italy, about 1835 - 1906); 1880 - 1889; Albumen silver print

Relief Purification Seti I Abydos Antonio Beato
Relief of the Purification of Seti I, Abydos; Antonio Beato (English, born Italy, about 1835 - 1906); 1880 - 1889; Albumen silver print

Machinery Used In The Purification Of Amalgamated Silver At The Gould And Curry Factory In Nevada, America In The 19Th Century. From El Mundo En La Mano Published 1875

Purification of the Blessed Virgin - Luke 2. circa 1688

Egyptian Art. Temple of Kom Ombo. Toth and Horus give sacred
Egyptian Art. Temple of Kom Ombo. Ptolemaic Dynasty. 2nd century B.C. Dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and falcon god Haroeris. Purification

Choirbook number 1. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. The Prese
Choirbook number 1. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. Antiphonary By Master of Burgo de Osma. Parchment. The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple. Miniature. Letter S. Spain

Turkey. Istanbul. Source of ablutions. 18th century Enclosure of the Basilica of Santa Sofia

Turkey. Istanbul. Fountain of Sultan Amhed III, 1728. Detail

Mesopotamian art. Neo-Assyrian Period (912-612 BC). Waterbasin from the Temple of Ashur. 704-681 B.C. Basalt. Decorated with reliefs depicting the rituals of water. Pergamon Museum. Berlin. Germany

Egyptian Art. Cornice Block with relief showing the Baptism of Pharaoh Roman Period. 41- 68 A.D. Sandstone. 1st Cataract, Philae, Temple of Harendotes. Egypt. Metropolitan Museum of Art. New York

Purification of water, Western Front, France, WW1
The purification of water by British troops on the Western Front in France during World War One. Poisons were removed and the water was sterilised

The Body of the Dead Christ, detail of the head, 1521 (tempera on limewood)
XIR897275 The Body of the Dead Christ, detail of the head, 1521 (tempera on limewood) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543); 30.5x200 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel

Michel Corneille, The Purification of Aeneas, French, 1642 - 1708, c. 1663, pen and brown ink with blue wash over traces of graphite, on cream laid paper, squared in graphite for transfer

Exorcism of a demon from a possessed woman (oil on panel)
XIR438835 Exorcism of a demon from a possessed woman (oil on panel) by Salimbeni, Lorenzo (1374-c.1420); Museo Horne, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Exorcisme d une possedee du demon; ); Italian

Seraphim purifying the lips of Isaiah, Catalan School (fresco)
XIR222751 Seraphim purifying the lips of Isaiah, Catalan School (fresco) by Spanish School, (12th century); Museo de Arte de Catalunya, Barcelona

Archangel Jophiel, Crispijn van de Passe (I), 1574 - 1637

Anointing and consecration of priests, Jan Luyken, Willem Goeree, 1682

Lustral, 1891 (tempera on canvas)
XIR216626 Lustral, 1891 (tempera on canvas) by Ranson, Paul (1863-1909); 35.5x24.3 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Wooden ladles are placed at the entrance to Kasuga-Taisha Shrine in Nara, Japan for visitors to purify their hands and mouth before entering

Japan-New Year-Purification
A man pours cold water over himself to purify his body and soul during a New Years event at the Kanda Shrine in Tokyo on January 11, 2014. Some 50 people took part in the annual purification event

John the Baptist, wearing an animal skin, baptising Jesus. Bible: Matthew III. 15
John the Baptist, wearing an animal skin, baptising Jesus. Bible: Matthew III.15. Illustration by Gustave Dore, 1865-1856. Wood engraving

Howard Walter Florey (1898-1968) Australian pathologist: isolation and purification of Penicillin. Shared Nobel prize for medicine and physiology with Fleming and Chain in 1945

Nootka indian taking ceremonial bath, before whale hunt, c1910. Photograph by Edward Curtis (1868-1952)

St John the Baptist Baptising the People : Nicolas Poussin (1594-1665) French Baroque painter. Oil on canvas

Baptism of Jesus by St John the Baptist. After Armenian Evangelistery (1319-20). Calligraphy and painting by Vardan

John the Baptist baptising Jesus. Bible Mark 1. 9. Copperplate engraving c1808

Purification of silver in a muffle furnace. From 1683 English edition of Lazarus Ercker Beschreibung allerfurnemisten mineralischen Ertzt- und Berckwercksarten originally published in Prague in 1574

Baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist. Bible, New Testament. From J.J. Tissot " The Life of our Saviour Jesus Christ" c1890. Oleograph

Glass beaker containing copper strips connected to electrodes in copper sulphate solution (copper purification)

Cross-section model of water purification process using ion-exchange resin and charcoal, cross-section

Biological sample preparation machine C016 / 9695
MODEL RELEASED. Biological sample preparation machine. This machine is used to purify nucleic acids and proteins from biological samples before further analysis

Biological sample preparation machine C016 / 9696
MODEL RELEASED. Biological sample preparation machine. This machine is used to purify nucleic acids and proteins from biological samples before further analysis

Vacuum crystallisers at potash factory C015 / 5868
Potash production. A worker walks between two vacuum crystallisation tower at a plant producing potash. These are used to crystallise a solution of potash to remove impurities

Steel plates for copper electrorefining C018 / 2349
Copper production. Steel plates being loaded into an electrolytic cell at a refinery. These are cathode plates, steel sheets onto which pure copper is deposited by electrolysis

Steel plates for copper electrorefining C018 / 2350
Copper production. Steel plates being loaded into an electrolytic cell at a refinery. These are cathode plates, steel sheets onto which pure copper is deposited by electrolysis

Purification system in a vodka factory C018 / 2323
Vodka manufacture. View of part of the purification system in a bottling plant at a vodka factory. Photographed in Moscow, Russia

Copper plates at a refinery C018 / 2348
Copper production. Stacks of copper plates at a refinery. These are cathode plates, steel sheets onto which pure copper has deposited by electrolysis

Paraffin press, 1889 C013 / 8779
Paraffin press. 19th-century artwork of a machine used to produced solid paraffin wax from the paraffin distillate produced from crude oil

Carl Rogers Darnall, US Army surgeon C013 / 7259
Carl Rogers Darnall (1867-1941), US Army surgeon and chemist. Darnall invented a mechanical chlorinator to purify drinking water using liquid chlorine

Preparation of the mummies for the purification ceremony. 16th c. BC. 17th Dynasty. Wall from a Theban tomb. Egyptian art. Middle Kingdom. Painting. ITALY. Florence. National Museum of Archaeology

Humorous postcard - Workhouse Tramp gets the Order of the B
A humorous postcard showing a tramp in a workhouse being pushed towards a bath by a uniformed attendant. The Order of the Bath refers to a British order of chivalry whose name derives from

Hydrofiner at an oil refinery
Oil refinery. This is the hydrofining area, where crude oil products are processed to remove any impurities, such as sulphur

Ozone machine for water supplies. Worker checking equipment in a water pumping station room with an ozone machine (centre)

Sewage treatment plant. Aerial photograph of aeration tanks at a sewage works. This stage is used to treat sewage after most of the solid waste (sludge) has been removed in settlement tanks

Water filters, 19th century
Water filters. These simple filters are based on the siphon principle, using gravity and siphon suction to draw water through the filters and down into the flasks below

Water distillation apparatus
Distilling sea water. Drawing of an apparatus designed by one Captain Newland for distilling fresh water from salt water whilst at sea

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"Purification: Cleansing the Body, Mind, and Soul" From the residfiner at an oil refinery to the dedicated oil refinery worker, purification takes many forms, and is a process that goes beyond physical cleansing; it delves into the realms of spirituality and symbolism. In Japan's Kansai region, nestled in Mount Koya, stands Ekoin temple with its water font for purification. Here, visitors immerse themselves in the serene atmosphere as they seek inner clarity and renewal. A glimpse into history reveals an Iberian Kernos from the 3rd century BC—a vessel used for ritualistic purification. Its intricate design reflects ancient beliefs in purging impurities and inviting harmony. Artistic masterpieces also capture moments of purification. "The Purification of Aeneas in the River Numicius" depicts a transformative scene where Aeneas cleanses himself before embarking on his epic journey. Religious texts recount John the Baptist baptizing Jesus—an act symbolizing spiritual rebirth. Gustave Dore's wood engraving brings this sacred moment to life, showcasing how purification transcends time and culture. Even architectural marvels contribute to this theme. The neoclassical Cisternoni of Livorno stand tall as symbols of communal purity—structures built to provide clean water for all who seek it. Japan continues its rich tradition of ceremonial purification rites at places like Adashino-nembutsu-ji in Arashiyama, Kyoto. These rituals serve as powerful reminders that cleansing extends beyond physicality—it permeates our very essence. "The Purification of the Presentation in the Temple, " an exquisite oil painting on panel, captures another significant event steeped in religious significance—a moment when Mary purified herself after childbirth according to Jewish customs. Lastly, we encounter a panel from Ghent Altarpiece's right shutter—an artwork brimming with symbolism and hidden meanings. This fragment reminds us that purification is not only a personal journey but also an integral part of collective spirituality.