Religious Role Collection

"Exploring the Religious Role: From Art to Justice" Delving into the realm of religious influence

Religious Role Collection: The Sleeping Congregation, William Hogarth

The Sleeping Congregation, William Hogarth
Vintage engraving of The Sleeping Congregation, William Hogarth

Religious Role Collection: Ss Pope Pius X, a portrait made on the occasion of his priestly jubilee

Ss Pope Pius X, a portrait made on the occasion of his priestly jubilee
2815168ss Pope Pius X, a portrait made on the occasion of his priestly jubilee, which is now being celebrated (colour litho) by Beltrame

Religious Role Collection: Reverend F B Mellor (b / w photo)

Reverend F B Mellor (b / w photo)
816690 Reverend F B Mellor (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Religious Role Collection: Madonna enthroned with Child, surrounded by saints and figures, 1575 (painting)

Madonna enthroned with Child, surrounded by saints and figures, 1575 (painting)
7129047 Madonna enthroned with Child, surrounded by saints and figures, 1575 (painting) by Allori, Alessandro (1535-1607); Galleria dell'Accademia, Florence, Tuscany

Religious Role Collection: Saint Valentine, Saint Stephen and Saint Maximilie, 16th century (engraving)

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

Religious Role Collection: The Death of the Bullfighter; La Muerte del Torero, (oil on canvas)

The Death of the Bullfighter; La Muerte del Torero, (oil on canvas)
823533 The Death of the Bullfighter; La Muerte del Torero, (oil on canvas) by Villegas y Cordero

Religious Role Collection: John Henry Newman, after 1874 (oil on canvas)

John Henry Newman, after 1874 (oil on canvas)
MAN276855 John Henry Newman, after 1874 (oil on canvas) by Roden, William Thomas (1817-92); 127x101.3 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Religious Role Collection: Archbishop Thomas Cranmer

Archbishop Thomas Cranmer
3784939 Archbishop Thomas Cranmer; (add.info.: Archbishop Thomas Cranmer)

Religious Role Collection: Herbert Vaughan, Archbishop of Westminster

Herbert Vaughan, Archbishop of Westminster
6014135 Herbert Vaughan, Archbishop of Westminster, receiving the Pallium at the Brompton Oratory, London, 16 August 1892 (litho) by English School

Religious Role Collection: The Ritualistic Prosecutions (engraving)

The Ritualistic Prosecutions (engraving)
1060399 The Ritualistic Prosecutions (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ritualistic Prosecutions)

Religious Role Collection: Bas-de-page scene from the Devil in the Stocks

Bas-de-page scene from the Devil in the Stocks
BL3287188 Bas-de-page scene from the Devil in the Stocks, of an abbot and the monk gazing towards the devils in the stocks on the facing folio, while a man flees to the right, with a caption reading

Religious Role Collection: Title page of Le Rime Spirituali

Title page of Le Rime Spirituali
BL3286885 Title page of Le Rime Spirituali; British Library, London, UK; (add.info.: Le Rime Spirituali del P. F. A. Spina, etc)

Religious Role Collection: A man sits by the road under the trees in the foreground

A man sits by the road under the trees in the foreground
BL3308510 A man sits by the road under the trees in the foreground, with a woman and a young girl on the left and two Franciscan monks walking away on the right

Religious Role Collection: A group of men and women, including an artist and a priest

A group of men and women, including an artist and a priest
BL3308494 A group of men and women, including an artist and a priest

Religious Role Collection: Friar, detail of stained glass, Blackfriars Pub, London, England, United Kingdom

Friar, detail of stained glass, Blackfriars Pub, London, England, United Kingdom
DGA3240779 Friar, detail of stained glass, Blackfriars Pub, London, England, United Kingdom; (add.info.: Friar, detail of a stained glass, Blackfriars Pub, London, England)

Religious Role Collection: Detail from Cardinal Jacopo of Portugal's tomb

Detail from Cardinal Jacopo of Portugal's tomb
DGA759278 Detail from Cardinal Jacopo of Portugal's tomb, by Antonio Rossellino (1427-1479)

Religious Role Collection: Frescoes in San Francesco (St Francis) Church, Lodi, Italy, 13th-14th century

Frescoes in San Francesco (St Francis) Church, Lodi, Italy, 13th-14th century
DGA755555 Frescoes in San Francesco (St Francis) Church, Lodi, Italy, 13th-14th century; (add.info.: Frescoes in the San Francesco (St Francis) Church, Lodi. Italy, 13th-14th century.); © A

Religious Role Collection: Egypt, Thebes, Luxor, Sheikh 'Abd al-Qurna

Egypt, Thebes, Luxor, Sheikh 'Abd al-Qurna
DGA571885 Egypt, Thebes, Luxor, Sheikh 'Abd al-Qurna, Tomb of high priest of Amon Menkheperraseneb, Mural paintings, Craftsmen; (add.info.: Egypt, Thebes (UNESCO World Heritage List)

Religious Role Collection: Pope Boniface VIII receives a manuscript containing his laws

Pope Boniface VIII receives a manuscript containing his laws
DGA512064 Pope Boniface VIII receives a manuscript containing his laws, miniature, manuscript, Italy 13th Century.; (add.info.: Pope Boniface VIII receives a manuscript containing his laws)

Religious Role Collection: Procession of Auto-de-fe during Inquisition in Lisbon

Procession of Auto-de-fe during Inquisition in Lisbon
DGA5184713 Procession of Auto-de-fe during Inquisition in Lisbon, Portugal, colored engraving, 18th century; Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Religious Role Collection: Blessing of Bari Cathedral, exorcism ceremony, illustration, Italy, 13th Century

Blessing of Bari Cathedral, exorcism ceremony, illustration, Italy, 13th Century
DGA5184578 Blessing of Bari Cathedral, exorcism ceremony, illustration, Italy, 13th Century; Biblioteca Nazionale, Naples, Italy; (add.info.: Blessing of Bari Cathedral, exorcism ceremony)

Religious Role Collection: Blessing of Neva River in St Petersburg

Blessing of Neva River in St Petersburg
DGA3955604 Blessing of Neva River in St Petersburg, New Year's eve, Russia, lithograph by Giovanni Mariani from Poliorama Pittoresco, n 45, June 15

Religious Role Collection: Portrait of Monsignor Girolamo Manieri (1844)

Portrait of Monsignor Girolamo Manieri (1844)
DGA3955535 Portrait of Monsignor Girolamo Manieri (1844), bishop of L'Aquila, lithograph by Gaetano Riccio from Poliorama Pittoresco, n 23, January 11

Religious Role Collection: Honors paid to Raphael after his death

Honors paid to Raphael after his death
DGA1086844 Honors paid to Raphael after his death, 1806, painting by Pierre-Nolasque Bergeret (1782-1863), oil on canvas; Musee National du Chateau de Malmaison, Rueil-Malmaison

Religious Role Collection: Prelate, by Luigi Dardani (1723-1787), wax statue, Italy, 18th century

Prelate, by Luigi Dardani (1723-1787), wax statue, Italy, 18th century
DGA1087936 Prelate, by Luigi Dardani (1723-1787), wax statue, Italy, 18th century; Museo 'Davia Bargellini' (Musei Civici di Arte Antica), Bologna, Italy; (add.info.: Portrait of prelate)

Religious Role Collection: Passion of Christ, by Giovanni Canavesio, fresco, 1492

Passion of Christ, by Giovanni Canavesio, fresco, 1492
DGA1130383 Passion of Christ, by Giovanni Canavesio, fresco, 1492; © NPL - DeA Picture Library / S. Vannini. Please note: This photograph requires additional permission prior to use

$DGA754374 Detail of Pulpit or Ambon, 1223, Church of Santa Maria of Canneto, fraction of Canneto, Roccavivara, Molise, Italy, 13th century; (add.info.: Detail of Pulpit or Ambon, 1223)$

Detail of Pulpit or Ambon, 1223
DGA754374 Detail of Pulpit or Ambon, 1223, Church of Santa Maria of Canneto, fraction of Canneto, Roccavivara, Molise, Italy, 13th century; (add.info.: Detail of Pulpit or Ambon, 1223)

$DGA754371 Detail of Pulpit or Ambon, 1223, Church of Santa Maria of Canneto, fraction of Canneto, Roccavivara, Molise, Italy, 13th century; (add.info.: Detail of Pulpit or Ambon, 1223)$

Detail of Pulpit or Ambon, 1223
DGA754371 Detail of Pulpit or Ambon, 1223, Church of Santa Maria of Canneto, fraction of Canneto, Roccavivara, Molise, Italy, 13th century; (add.info.: Detail of Pulpit or Ambon, 1223)

Religious Role Collection: Moses receiving laws and dictates

Moses receiving laws and dictates
DGA754312 Moses receiving laws and dictates, and Marriage of Mary, panel on lateral side of altar of St James, by Francesco di Niccolo' and Leonardo di Ser Giovanni

Religious Role Collection: Feed hungry, scene from Seven Works of Mercy

Feed hungry, scene from Seven Works of Mercy
DGA754261 Feed hungry, scene from Seven Works of Mercy, by Santi Buglioni (1494-1576), glazed terracotta frieze, Ceppo Hospital, Pistoia, Detail, Italy, 1525-1528; (add.info.: Feed the hungry)

Religious Role Collection: Fresco on a wall, Monte Alban, Oaxaca, Mexico

Fresco on a wall, Monte Alban, Oaxaca, Mexico
DGA2564828 Fresco on a wall, Monte Alban, Oaxaca, Mexico; (add.info.: Mexico - Zapotec civilization - Oaxaca State - Monte Alban - Offering priest - Fresco from the tomb 104 (7th century)); G

Religious Role Collection: Palm Sunday, bishop blessing doors of church

Palm Sunday, bishop blessing doors of church
DGA925117 Palm Sunday, bishop blessing doors of church, recalling Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, engraving, Italy, 15th century; Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Religious Role Collection: Caricature depicting the departure of the clergy during the French Revolution

Caricature depicting the departure of the clergy during the French Revolution
DGA642558 Caricature depicting the departure of the clergy during the French Revolution

Religious Role Collection: Temporale. Pentecost. Text with initial 'S'

Temporale. Pentecost. Text with initial 'S'
BL3297611 Temporale. Pentecost. Text with initial 'S', descent of Holy Spirit upon the Virgin and apostles. Initial 'D', St. John before tower and six smaller churches, with angels

Religious Role Collection: (Whole page) Temporale. Thursday in Easter Week

(Whole page) Temporale. Thursday in Easter Week
BL3284209 (Whole page) Temporale. Thursday in Easter Week. Text with initial 'V', 'Noli me tangere'; Christ with spade, blessing Mary Magdalene. In niche, abbot in red robe

Religious Role Collection: Lady Juliana Berners

Lady Juliana Berners
BL3278545 Lady Juliana Berners; British Library, London, UK; (add.info.: [A collection of engraved and lithographed Portrai Illustrator: Brooke, Roberts, P [1610?-1860)

Religious Role Collection: Statue of Emperor Augustus artifact uncovered in Basilica Julia

Statue of Emperor Augustus artifact uncovered in Basilica Julia
DGA916204 Statue of Emperor Augustus artifact uncovered in Basilica Julia, Corinth, Greece, Roman Civilization, 1st century; Corinth Museum, Greece; (add.info.: Corinto, Museo Archeologico); G

Religious Role Collection: Portrait of Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto (1835-1914)

Portrait of Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto (1835-1914)
DGA5655514 Portrait of Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto (1835-1914), Patriarch of Venice, elected pope with name of Pius X, engraving from photograph by Dal Mistro from L'Illustrazione Italiana

Religious Role Collection: Gian Galeazzo Visconti (1351-1402)

Gian Galeazzo Visconti (1351-1402)
DGA5655478 Gian Galeazzo Visconti (1351-1402), Italian politician, being proclaimed Duke of Milan

Religious Role Collection: The presentation at the temple

The presentation at the temple
BL5338434 The presentation at the temple. Bishop Symeon (or Simeon or Simon) blesses the baby Jesus in the arms of his kneeling mother who holds the child to Symeon (or Simeon or Simon)

Religious Role Collection: Historiated initial 'C'(antate) of monks singing

Historiated initial 'C'(antate) of monks singing
BL3298532 Historiated initial 'C'(antate) of monks singing, with a partial border including grotesques, in the Psalms; British Library, London, UK; (add.info.: Psalter and Book of Hours)

Religious Role Collection: Historiated initial 'D'(eus) of Catherine of Siena in a Dominican habit

Historiated initial 'D'(eus) of Catherine of Siena in a Dominican habit
BL3298082 Historiated initial 'D'(eus) of Catherine of Siena in a Dominican habit, at the beginning of Lauds in the Hours of the Virgin; British Library, London

Religious Role Collection: Historated initial 'D'(omini) at the Penitential Psalms: the priests give Judas money (Luke 22: 5)

Historated initial 'D'(omini) at the Penitential Psalms: the priests give Judas money (Luke 22: 5)
BL3298032 Historated initial 'D'(omini) at the Penitential Psalms: the priests give Judas money (Luke 22: 5), Christ sends Peter and John to prepare the passover (Luke 22: 8)

Religious Role Collection: The Garpagari, a kind of priest

The Garpagari, a kind of priest
BL3327308 The Garpagari, a kind of priest, blowing on a black buck horn and holding a conch shell in his right hand

Religious Role Collection: Romeo and Juliet act V scene III- Romeo and Paris have died; Juliet and Friar Lawrence

Romeo and Juliet act V scene III- Romeo and Paris have died; Juliet and Friar Lawrence
BL3316707 Romeo and Juliet act V scene III- Romeo and Paris have died; Juliet and Friar Lawrence; British Library, London, UK; (add.info.: A Collection of Prints)

Religious Role Collection: Miniature of the burial of Darius

Miniature of the burial of Darius
BL3313645 Miniature of the burial of Darius; British Library, London, UK; (add.info.: Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre) France

Religious Role Collection: Bas-de-page scene of the Abbess Delivered

Bas-de-page scene of the Abbess Delivered
BL3287046 Bas-de-page scene of the Abbess Delivered, of an abbess asleep before an altar, while the Virgin Mary takes the abbess's child and gives it to an angel, with a caption reading

Religious Role Collection: Memory and the Pilgrim

Memory and the Pilgrim
BL3261442 Memory and the Pilgrim; British Library, London, UK; (add.info.: Les Trois Pelerinages Author: Deguileville, Guillaume de)

Religious Role Collection: [Miniature] St. Oswald seated, holding a cross

[Miniature] St. Oswald seated, holding a cross
BL3275452 [Miniature] St

Religious Role Collection: Bas-de-page scene of the Virgin preventing the attack on a monk by the Devil

Bas-de-page scene of the Virgin preventing the attack on a monk by the Devil
BL3312354 Bas-de-page scene of the Virgin preventing the attack on a monk by the Devil, in the form of a lion; British Library, London

Religious Role Collection: Archbishop, fully vested and wearing a mitre

Archbishop, fully vested and wearing a mitre
BL3312084 Archbishop, fully vested and wearing a mitre, with crozier of 'ferula', or 'cambuta', type; British Library, London

Religious Role Collection: Portrait of Ugo Bassi (Cento, 1801-Bologna)

Portrait of Ugo Bassi (Cento, 1801-Bologna)
DGA2591680 Portrait of Ugo Bassi (Cento, 1801-Bologna, 1849), Barnabite priest and Italian patriot, engraving, Risorgimento, Italy, 19th century; Museo Civico del Risorgimento, Bologna

Religious Role Collection: Portrait of prelate, by Giovanni Bernardo Carbone (about 1614-1683)

Portrait of prelate, by Giovanni Bernardo Carbone (about 1614-1683)
DGA517043 Portrait of prelate, by Giovanni Bernardo Carbone (about 1614-1683); Palazzo Reale (former Palazzo Balbi Durazzo) & Galleria, Musei Nazionali di Genova, Genoa, Liguria

Religious Role Collection: Bishops dedicating an altar in a church

Bishops dedicating an altar in a church
BL5330750 Bishops dedicating an altar in a church. In "Decretum", by Grayan, Italy, 14th century; British Library, London, UK; (add.info.: Institution Reference: Shelfmark ID: Add.15275)

Religious Role Collection: Saint Charles Borromeo, Italian cardinal (1538-1584) taking child away from his mother

Saint Charles Borromeo, Italian cardinal (1538-1584) taking child away from his mother
DGA5654402 Saint Charles Borromeo, Italian cardinal (1538-1584) taking child away from his mother, who died of plague, engraving by G Sabattini from painting by Giuseppe Martinetti

Religious Role Collection: Jonathan Swift (1667-1745) irish novelist, poltician and clergyman, engraving

Jonathan Swift (1667-1745) irish novelist, poltician and clergyman, engraving
PVD1693456 Jonathan Swift (1667-1745) irish novelist, poltician and clergyman, engraving; (add.info.: Jonathan Swift (1667-1745) irish novelist, poltician and clergyman, engraving); PVDE

Religious Role Collection: Chaitanya & Nityananda, Chaitanya (1485-1533)

Chaitanya & Nityananda, Chaitanya (1485-1533)
BL5329846 Chaitanya & Nityananda, Chaitanya (1485-1533), Hindu mystic and religious teacher from Bengal and his disciple Nityananda, 1865; British Library, London

Religious Role Collection: Papal coat of arms on fountain dedicated to Clement XIII in Via Berardi

Papal coat of arms on fountain dedicated to Clement XIII in Via Berardi
DGA924687 Papal coat of arms on fountain dedicated to Clement XIII in Via Berardi, Genzano di Roma, Lazio, Italy; © NPL - DeA Picture Library / S. Vannini

Religious Role Collection: Mendicant Nun,1868 (photo)

Mendicant Nun,1868 (photo)
XOS8988889 Mendicant Nun,1868 (photo) by Beato, Felice (Felix) (1825-c.1908); National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; (add.info.: This artwork 'Untitled Artwork' by Beato, Felice)

Religious Role Collection: Vestment, or Robe of Descent for a First Degree Daoist priest

Vestment, or Robe of Descent for a First Degree Daoist priest
STM620671 Vestment, or Robe of Descent for a First Degree Daoist priest, late 19th century (embroidered silk with silk & metallic threads) by Chinese School

Religious Role Collection: Venetian bankers lending money to friars, 16th century (miniature)

Venetian bankers lending money to friars, 16th century (miniature)
LRI8976211 Venetian bankers lending money to friars, 16th century (miniature) by Venetian School, (16th century); Seminario Patriarcale, Venice

Religious Role Collection: Cardinal Reginald Pole

Cardinal Reginald Pole
UIG3733591 Cardinal Reginald Pole.; (add.info.: Portrait of Cardinal Reginald Pole (1500-1558) an English cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church and the last Roman Catholic Archbishop of Canterbury

Religious Role Collection: Sleeping Nun, c. 1916-18 (Charcoal, watercolour and gouache)

Sleeping Nun, c. 1916-18 (Charcoal, watercolour and gouache)
PIA9023194 Sleeping Nun, c. 1916-18 (Charcoal, watercolour and gouache) by John, Gwen (1876-1939); 31.8 x 23.8 cm; (add.info.: By Gwen John); Piano Nobile, London

Religious Role Collection: Portrait of Jean-François-Joseph Rochechouart, 1762 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Jean-François-Joseph Rochechouart, 1762 (oil on canvas)
STM620335 Portrait of Jean-François-Joseph Rochechouart, 1762 (oil on canvas) by Batoni, Pompeo Girolamo (1708-87); 135.9x99.1 cm; Saint Louis Art Museum, Missouri

Religious Role Collection: Former Jesuitenkirche St Konrad, now Christuskirche, Konstanz (photo)

Former Jesuitenkirche St Konrad, now Christuskirche, Konstanz (photo)
VLN8982458 Former Jesuitenkirche St Konrad, now Christuskirche, Konstanz (photo); Christuskirche, Konstanz, Germany; (add.info.: Church built 1604-07 to designs of Stephan Huber)

Former Jesuitenkirche St Konrad, now Christuskirche, Konstanz (photo)
VLN8982452 Former Jesuitenkirche St Konrad, now Christuskirche, Konstanz (photo); Christuskirche, Konstanz, Germany; (add.info.: Church built 1604-07 to designs of Stephan Huber)

Former Jesuitenkirche St Konrad, now Christuskirche, Konstanz (photo)
VLN8982446 Former Jesuitenkirche St Konrad, now Christuskirche, Konstanz (photo); Christuskirche, Konstanz, Germany; (add.info.: Church built 1604-07 to designs of Stephan Huber)

Former Jesuitenkirche St Konrad, now Christuskirche, Konstanz (photo)
VLN8982444 Former Jesuitenkirche St Konrad, now Christuskirche, Konstanz (photo); Christuskirche, Konstanz, Germany; (add.info.: Church built 1604-07 to designs of Stephan Huber)

Former Jesuitenkirche St Konrad, now Christuskirche, Konstanz (photo)
VLN8982442 Former Jesuitenkirche St Konrad, now Christuskirche, Konstanz (photo); Christuskirche, Konstanz, Germany; (add.info.: Church built 1604-07 to designs of Stephan Huber)

Former Jesuitenkirche St Konrad, now Christuskirche, Konstanz (photo)
VLN8982438 Former Jesuitenkirche St Konrad, now Christuskirche, Konstanz (photo); Christuskirche, Konstanz, Germany; (add.info.: Church built 1604-07 to designs of Stephan Huber)

Former Jesuitenkirche St Konrad, now Christuskirche, Konstanz (photo)
VLN8982431 Former Jesuitenkirche St Konrad, now Christuskirche, Konstanz (photo); Christuskirche, Konstanz, Germany; (add.info.: Church built 1604-07 to designs of Stephan Huber)

Former Jesuitenkirche St Konrad, now Christuskirche, Konstanz (photo)
VLN8982430 Former Jesuitenkirche St Konrad, now Christuskirche, Konstanz (photo); Christuskirche, Konstanz, Germany; (add.info.: Church built 1604-07 to designs of Stephan Huber)

Former Jesuitenkirche St Konrad, now Christuskirche, Konstanz (photo)
VLN8982428 Former Jesuitenkirche St Konrad, now Christuskirche, Konstanz (photo); Christuskirche, Konstanz, Germany; (add.info.: Church built 1604-07 to designs of Stephan Huber)

Former Jesuitenkirche St Konrad, now Christuskirche, Konstanz (photo)
VLN8982423 Former Jesuitenkirche St Konrad, now Christuskirche, Konstanz (photo); Christuskirche, Konstanz, Germany; (add.info.: Church built 1604-07 to designs of Stephan Huber)

Former Jesuitenkirche St Konrad, now Christuskirche, Konstanz (photo)
VLN8982417 Former Jesuitenkirche St Konrad, now Christuskirche, Konstanz (photo); Christuskirche, Konstanz, Germany; (add.info.: Church built 1604-07 to designs of Stephan Huber)

Former Jesuitenkirche St Konrad, now Christuskirche, Konstanz (photo)
VLN8982398 Former Jesuitenkirche St Konrad, now Christuskirche, Konstanz (photo); Christuskirche, Konstanz, Germany; (add.info.: Church built 1604-07 to designs of Stephan Huber)

Religious Role Collection: The trial and degradation of John Huss in 1415

The trial and degradation of John Huss in 1415
KWE5242608 The trial and degradation of John Huss in 1415, from The Book of Martyrs by John Foxe, pub. c.1865; (add.info.: Jan Hus, c.1369 to 1415 aka John Huss)

Religious Role Collection: Interior of Antwerp Cathedral by Night, mid-17th century (oil on panel)

Interior of Antwerp Cathedral by Night, mid-17th century (oil on panel)
FER185698 Interior of Antwerp Cathedral by Night, mid-17th century (oil on panel) by Neeffs, P. the Elder (1578-1656) & P

Religious Role Collection: John Ball preaching to the People

John Ball preaching to the People
UIG3118576 John Ball preaching to the People; (add.info.: Engraving depicting John Ball (1338-1381) an English Lollard priest who took a prominent part in the Peasants Revolt of 1381

Religious Role Collection: A medieval Cardinal

A medieval Cardinal
UIG3119106 A medieval Cardinal; (add.info.: Engraving of a medieval Cardinal. Dated 14th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Religious Role Collection: Cardinal Albert of Brandenburg

Cardinal Albert of Brandenburg
UIG3118883 Cardinal Albert of Brandenburg; (add.info.: Engraving of Cardinal Albert of Brandenburg (1490-1545). Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Religious Role Collection: Engraved portrait of George Herbert

Engraved portrait of George Herbert
UIG3077627 Engraved portrait of George Herbert; (add.info.: Engraved portrait of George Herbert (1593-1633) a Welsh-born English poet, orator and Anglican priest

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"Exploring the Religious Role: From Art to Justice" Delving into the realm of religious influence, we encounter a multitude of captivating portrayals that shed light on the significance and power held by individuals in various religious roles. In William Hogarth's masterpiece, "The Sleeping Congregation, " we witness a congregation lulled into slumber, reminding us of the responsibility bestowed upon religious leaders to awaken and guide their flock. Archbishop Thomas Cranmer stands as an emblematic figure in history, his actions shaping England's spiritual landscape during tumultuous times. Meanwhile, Pope Pius X's portrait commemorates his priestly jubilee, symbolizing the enduring dedication required for those who assume such esteemed positions. "The Ritualistic Prosecutions" engraving serves as a stark reminder that even within religious institutions, conflicts can arise. Yet amidst these challenges emerge figures like Herbert Vaughan, Archbishop of Westminster, receiving the Pallium at Brompton Oratory—an embodiment of resilience and faith. Art continues to play its part in capturing moments frozen in time; friar Hernando De Santiago immortalized on canvas reminds us of devotion through centuries past. Equally mesmerizing is Marie-Terese Antoinette de Cluzel's oil painting—a testament to both beauty and spirituality intertwined. Intriguingly contrasting this artistic representation is Fascist justice personified—Justice perched atop the Tree of Good and Evil—a chilling reminder that religion can be manipulated for sinister purposes. From portraits to tapestries depicting kings or priests like Mother Jeronima de la Fuente or Bishop Johannes von Schleinitz respectively—we are reminded that these figures hold immense authority within their respective realms. Lastly, "The Adoration of The Lamb" engraving transports us back to 1498 when art served as a medium for expressing profound reverence towards divine entities while tapestries woven with mille fleurs honor Bishop Johannes von Schleinitz further.