Rosaries Collection

Muslim prayer beads, Brazzaville, Congo, Africa

Devotional rosaries in the hands of the wooden statue of Mary. Abruzzo, Italy

Nuns rosary, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Haitian woman praying with prayer beads, Port au Prince, Haiti, West Indies, Central America

Vendor of Rosaries and Sacred Images, c.1660. Creator: Giuseppe Maria Mazzuoli
Vendor of Rosaries and Sacred Images, c.1660

Muslim prayer beads, Lome, Togo, West Africa, Africa

Japanese pilgrims with hats, gongs and rosaries - Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts Date: circa 1910

Two Friars, 1843 / 46. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson, Hill & Adamson
Two Friars, 1843/46. Salted paper print

Mother-of-Pearl workers of Bethlehem (engraving)
2774949 Mother-of-Pearl workers of Bethlehem (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mother-of-Pearl workers of Bethlehem)

The Beggar Boy, or The Young Pilgrim, 1738-39 (oil on canvas)
2970141 The Beggar Boy, or The Young Pilgrim, 1738-39 (oil on canvas) by Piazzetta, Giovanni Battista (1683-1754); 67.7x54.7 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Charles H. and Mary F. S

The War in the East, Servian Sketches (engraving)
1602398 The War in the East, Servian Sketches (engraving) by Yriarte, Charles (1832-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the East, Servian Sketches)

The Madonna del Rosario with St. Dominic and St
CTS413004 The Madonna del Rosario with St. Dominic and St. Catherine of Siena (red chalk on paper) by Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) (1591-1666); 33.4x21.5 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

The Papal Jubilee at Rome, Pilgrims buying Rosaries and Crucifixes from the Holy Land in the Via di Borgo Nuovo
1059677 The Papal Jubilee at Rome, Pilgrims buying Rosaries and Crucifixes from the Holy Land in the Via di Borgo Nuovo, outside St Peters (engraving) by English School

An Irish Colleen (colour litho)
3096087 An Irish Colleen (colour litho) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Irish Colleen)

The morning hymn (engraving)
961421 The morning hymn (engraving) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The morning hymn. Engraving by R Bong after an original painting by Jose Gallegos)

Entrance to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (engraving)
2774933 Entrance to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrance to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre)

The Arderne Tomb, St. Peters Church, Elford, Staffordshire, England
779744 The Arderne Tomb, St. Peters Church, Elford, Staffordshire, England, 1848-9 (hand coloured engraving) (see also 741543 & 779743) by Richardson, Edward M

NUN AND ROSARY
A Catholic nun with her rosary which she uses to help her pray - telling her beads, because each bead of the rosary reminds her to say some particular words Date: 1848

17th century Rosary Threading
Two men sit at a workbench threading beads onto rosaries to help Catholics say their prayers, Date: 17th century

Tamil Catholic woman with rosary, Antony, Hauts-de-Seine, France, Europe

Muslim prayer beads and bank notes, France, Europe

Muslim symbols and bank notes, France, Europe

Buddhist prayers, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Prayer beads over an open Bible, Eure, France, Europe

Rosary, St. Gervais-les-Bains, Haute-Savoie, France, Europe

Chaldean Christian in Misdar Latin church, Amman, Jordan, Middle East

Distribution Rosaries 1793 Jean-Baptiste Mallet
The Distribution of Rosaries, 1793. Jean-Baptiste Mallet (French, 1759-1835). Watercolor and gouache with graphite underdrawing; sheet: 23.6 x 33.5 cm (9 5/16 x 13 3/16 in.)

Lady With Prayer Beads

Emigration. Irish Emigrants Leaving Queenstown Harbour
Detailed harbour scene with hundreds of emigrants waiting for the boat for New York, steam ships in the background. In the foreground barefoot young lads are expectantly waiting

Merchants sell Mother-of-Pearl necklaces - Bethlehem, Israel. Date: circa 1910s

His Mothers Rosary by Eva Elwes
Promotional postcard for His Mothers Rosary by Eva Elwes. First produced at the Metropole Theatre, Manchester, 22nd February and the Elephant and Castle Theastre, London 29th July 1915

Source Size = 3786 x 2517
The Papal Jubilee at Rome, Pilgrims Buying Rosaries and Crucifixes from the Holy Land in the Via Di Borgo Nuovo, Outside St. Peter s

Buddhist prayer beads, Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh, India, Asia

Old Bible and rosary, Madikwe, South Africa, Africa

Maundy Thursday celebration in St. Thomas Chaldean church, Sarcelles, Val d Oise, France, Europe

Buddhist prayer beads, Seoul, South Korea, Asia

Religious book, prayer beads and mobile phone, Seoul, South Korea, Asia

Man with rosary meditating on the banks of the River Ganges, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

Stalls selling religious souvenirs and artifacts, Santuario de Atotonilco, near San Miguel de Allende (San Miguel), Guanajuato State, Mexico, North America

Prayer beads, Penang, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Monk holding rosary, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Rosaries in a car, Chatillon-sur-Chalaronne, Ain, France, Europe

Religious paraphernalia in a bedroom, Chedde, Haute Savoie, France, Europe

Monk praying, Evian, Haute Savoie, France, Europe

Rosary, Paris, France, Europe

Rosary, Lisbon, Portugal, Europe

Rosaries for sale, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

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Rosaries, also known as prayer beads, hold deep cultural and religious significance across the globe. From Muslim prayer beads in Brazzaville, Congo, Africa to devotional rosaries in the hands of a wooden statue of Mary in Abruzzo, Italy; these strings of beads serve as a powerful tool for spiritual devotion. In Port au Prince, Haiti, West Indies, a Haitian woman finds solace and strength through her prayers with her own set of prayer beads. Meanwhile in Rome, Lazio, Italy nuns clasp their rosaries tightly during moments of contemplation and reflection. Symbols of Islam can be found even outside the borders of Paris, France in Europe. These symbols include intricate rosaries that carry immense meaning for those who follow this faith. Traveling further east to Japan reveals yet another facet of rosary use. Japanese pilgrims don hats adorned with gongs and clutch their sacred rosaries as they embark on journeys seeking enlightenment and inner peace. Even centuries ago, artists captured the essence of rosary devotion through their masterpieces. In "Two Friars" by David Octavius Hill and Robert Adamson from 1843-46 shows two men deeply engrossed in prayer while holding onto their cherished rosaries. The historical engravings depict various scenes where individuals from different walks of life find comfort within their rosary prayers: Mother-of-Pearl workers engraving Bethlehem's history into each bead; The Beggar Boy or The Young Pilgrim finding solace amidst his hardships; Servian Sketches showcasing how war does not deter people from turning to their beloved prayer beads for hope. One cannot forget the iconic image portrayed by "The Madonna del Rosario with St. Dominic and St. " This painting captures the divine connection between saints and believers united through shared devotion using these sacred strands.