Sanctification Collection

The triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem (chromolitho)
972104 The triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem)

The Ascension of Christ Surrounded by Apostles and the Virgin Mary (fresco)
IND113666 The Ascension of Christ Surrounded by Apostles and the Virgin Mary (fresco) by Bassa, Ferrer (c.1290-1348); Monasterio de Pedralbes, Barcelona, Spain; Index Fototeca

Bishop blessing the marital bed while the newlywed couple are having intercourse, 15th Century (woodcut)
7186062 Bishop blessing the marital bed while the newlywed couple are having intercourse, 15th Century (woodcut) by German School

The vulturs and the pigeons (Les vautours et les pigeons) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving)
DUV4214764 The vulturs and the pigeons (Les vautours et les pigeons) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47)

The donkey and the dog (L ane et le chien) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving)
DUV4214649 The donkey and the dog (L ane et le chien) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

Emperor Napoleon III visits the French, Piemontese and Austrian wounds of the battle of Montebello to the ambulances of
JLJ4588347 Emperor Napoleon III visits the French, Piemontese and Austrian wounds of the battle of Montebello to the ambulances of Voghere in May 1859 Detail

The Life of St Martin of Tours stained glass window - Stained glass window of the Cathedrale de Chartres (ca)
JLJ4642627 The Life of St Martin of Tours stained glass window - Stained glass window of the Cathedrale de Chartres (ca. 1215-1225): detail of the life of Saint Martin de Tours: Top left

The Battle of Fleurus on June 26, 1794: Battle won by General Jean-Baptiste (Jean Baptiste) Jourdan (1762-1833)
JLJ4584766 The Battle of Fleurus on June 26, 1794: Battle won by General Jean-Baptiste (Jean Baptiste) Jourdan (1762-1833) over the Austrian army, Painting by Jean Baptiste Mauzaisse (1784 - 1844)

The Life of St Martin of Tours stained glass window - Stained glass window of the Cathedrale de Chartres (ca)
JLJ4642618 The Life of St Martin of Tours stained glass window - Stained glass window of the Cathedrale de Chartres (ca. 1215-1225): detail of the life of Saint Martin de Tours: Top in the center

Adoration of the Kings, 1464-65 (central panel of the Condestable Altarpiece from the Chapel of Saint Agueda Ciudad)
IND54416 Adoration of the Kings, 1464-65 (central panel of the Condestable Altarpiece from the Chapel of Saint Agueda Ciudad) by Huguet, Jaume (1415-92); Museo Historia de la Catalunya, Barcelona

Plaque with the Stories of Saint Peter from the Second School of Metz (ivory)
3567304 Plaque with the Stories of Saint Peter from the Second School of Metz (ivory) by French School, (9th-10th century); Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany

The Childhood of Saint Genevieve, 1874 (oil on canvas)
987347 The Childhood of Saint Genevieve, 1874 (oil on canvas) by Puvis de Chavannes, Pierre (1824-98); 52x102.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

St. Charles Borromeo (1538-84) Administering the Sacrament to Plague Victims in 1576 (oil on canvas) (detail of 78610)
XIR156573 St. Charles Borromeo (1538-84) Administering the Sacrament to Plague Victims in 1576 (oil on canvas) (detail of 78610) by Caula, Sigismondo (1637-p.1713); Galleria e Museo Estense, Modena

King Edward the Confessor on his Deathbed, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183125 King Edward the Confessor on his Deathbed, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Suffer little children to come unto me, 1905 (oil on canvas)
UCL281769 Suffer little children to come unto me, 1905 (oil on canvas) by Schwabe, Randolph (1885-1948); 91.5x122 cm; UCL Art Museum, University College London

Religious conversion of the Gauls, c. 1920-29 (pen & ink and w / c on paper)
CHT177839 Religious conversion of the Gauls, c.1920-29 (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Berty, Maurice (1884-1946); Private Collection; © Archives Charmet

Family saying grace before a large bowl of stew in a rustic home, 1803 (engraving)
7233092 Family saying grace before a large bowl of stew in a rustic home, 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ecce Homo (oil on panel)
ALG187189 Ecce Homo (oil on panel) by Solario, Andrea (c.1466-1524); Galleria e Museo Estense, Modena, Italy

The Landing of Columbus (1451-1506) in 1492, illustration from The Book of Discovery by T. C
IL241931 The Landing of Columbus (1451-1506) in 1492, illustration from The Book of Discovery by T.C. Bridges, published 1931 (colour litho) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948); Private Collection

The Enthronement of the Bishop of London, Dr Winnington-Ingram pronouncing the Benediction after the Communion Service
1593615 The Enthronement of the Bishop of London, Dr Winnington-Ingram pronouncing the Benediction after the Communion Service (litho) by Begg

Inauguration of the Church of the Sacre Coeur, Paris (litho)
1062589 Inauguration of the Church of the Sacre Coeur, Paris (litho) by Lanos, Henri (1859-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Inauguration of the Church of the Sacre Coeur, Paris)

Isaac blesses Jacob, Byzantine mosaic, Old Testament cycle-Abraham, XII-XIII century (mosaic)
6166365 Isaac blesses Jacob, Byzantine mosaic, Old Testament cycle-Abraham, XII-XIII century (mosaic) by Byzantine, (12th-13th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale, Sicily

Pope Pius II (1405-64), at Ancona, Blesses the Fleet about to Leave for the Holy Land on 15th August 1464
GRL153320 Pope Pius II (1405-64), at Ancona, Blesses the Fleet about to Leave for the Holy Land on 15th August 1464, 1503-08 (fresco) by Pinturicchio

The Popes Mass, His Holiness blessing Pilgrims in his Private Chapel at the Vatican (litho)
1039359 The Popes Mass, His Holiness blessing Pilgrims in his Private Chapel at the Vatican (litho) by Lanos, Henri (1859-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Popes Mass)

Priest blessing volunteers enlisting in the Prussian Free Corps commanded by Ludwig Adolf Wilhelm von Lutzow during
7148148 Priest blessing volunteers enlisting in the Prussian Free Corps commanded by Ludwig Adolf Wilhelm von Lutzow during the Napoleonic Wars, 1813 (engraving) by Kampf

Paternal Blessing, from Falbalas & Fanfreluches, Almanach des Modes Presentes, Passees et Futures, 1924 (colour litho)
829075 Paternal Blessing, from Falbalas & Fanfreluches, Almanach des Modes Presentes, Passees et Futures, 1924 (colour litho) by Barbier

The Enthronement of the New Primate in Canterbury Cathedral, Archbishop Benson pronouncing the Benediction from
1044082 The Enthronement of the New Primate in Canterbury Cathedral, Archbishop Benson pronouncing the Benediction from the Choir Steps (engraving) by Durand

Milan, S. Pietro in Gessate Church, Grifi Chapel, Bernardino Butinone and Bernardo Zenale 1489 / 93
7227428 Milan, S. Pietro in Gessate Church, Grifi Chapel, Bernardino Butinone and Bernardo Zenale 1489/93, Stories of Sant Ambrogio, Judges a Kneeling Offender, Blessing His Chair

Baptism of Constantine by pope Sylvester 1. 1517-1524 (fresco)
7232613 Baptism of Constantine by pope Sylvester 1. 1517-1524 (fresco) by Penni, Giovanni Francesco (il Fattore) (c.1488-1528); Vatican Museums and Galleries

Baptism of Clovis I, King of the Franks, 496 (engraving)
7149550 Baptism of Clovis I, King of the Franks, 496 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baptism of Clovis I, King of the Franks, 496)

The Blessing of Isaac (colour litho)
7155000 The Blessing of Isaac (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Blessing of Isaac)

Christ blessing Little Children, St Luke, xviii, 16 (colour litho)
7180985 Christ blessing Little Children, St Luke, xviii, 16 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ blessing Little Children, St Luke, xviii, 16)

Wolsey blessing children (engraving)
7183178 Wolsey blessing children (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wolsey blessing children)

Jesus Christ blessing the little children (engraving)
7172454 Jesus Christ blessing the little children (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus Christ blessing the little children (Mark 10)

In the Hay-Field (engraving)
7188245 In the Hay-Field (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Hay-Field. Illustration for Home Words (1886).); © Look and Learn

Blessing of Saint Francis of Assisi (litho)
7198537 Blessing of Saint Francis of Assisi (litho) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blessing of Saint Francis of Assisi)

Christiana preparing to cross the river, an illustration from from The Pilgrims Progress by John Bunyan (colour litho)
7153573 Christiana preparing to cross the river, an illustration from from The Pilgrims Progress by John Bunyan (colour litho) by English School

Baptismal font from Liege (chromolitho)
7173122 Baptismal font from Liege (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baptismal font from Liege)

Pope Alexander VI in the presence of Charles VIII pronouncing a benediction (engraving)
7192234 Pope Alexander VI in the presence of Charles VIII pronouncing a benediction (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jesus Blessing the Loaves and Fishes (engraving)
7182808 Jesus Blessing the Loaves and Fishes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus Blessing the Loaves and Fishes)

Il Pecorone: Day XIV, Novel I, Pope Boniface at Alagna (litho)
7182496 Il Pecorone: Day XIV, Novel I, Pope Boniface at Alagna (litho) by Hughes, Edward Robert (1851-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Day XIV, Novel I, Pope Boniface at Alagna)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Onction; Unction; Salbung (engraving)
7196889 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Onction; Unction; Salbung (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Onction; Unction; Salbung)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Fonts (baptismaux); Font; Taufstein (engraving)
7196035 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Fonts (baptismaux); Font; Taufstein (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fonts (baptismaux); Font; Taufstein

Girl praying by her bed (chromolitho)
7201249 Girl praying by her bed (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl praying by her bed, watched by cherubs)

Blessing of the marriage bed by a bishop (woodcut)
7201589 Blessing of the marriage bed by a bishop (woodcut) by German School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blessing of the marriage bed by a bishop)

Isaac blessing Jacob (engraving)
7188848 Isaac blessing Jacob (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Isaac blessing Jacob)

Triumph of St Thomas Aquinas (engraving)
7185075 Triumph of St Thomas Aquinas (engraving) by Gozzoli, Benozzo di Lese di Sandro (1420-97); Private Collection; (add.info.: Triumph of St Thomas Aquinas)

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"Sanctification: A Journey of Divine Transformation" In the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, we witness the embodiment of sanctification. His arrival symbolizes the beginning of a transformative journey that would forever change the course of history. The Ascension of Christ surrounded by apostles and the Virgin Mary showcases the culmination of this process. As Jesus ascends to heaven, he leaves behind a legacy that inspires believers to strive for sanctity in their own lives. A unique depiction is seen in a 15th-century woodcut where a bishop blesses a marital bed while a newlywed couple engages in intercourse. This intimate act is elevated through divine intervention, emphasizing how even our most human experiences can be sanctified when approached with reverence and love. La Fontaine's fables further explore this concept. In "The Vultures and the Pigeons, " we learn that true sanctification lies not only in personal growth but also in fostering harmony within society. Similarly, "The Donkey and the Dog" teaches us that unity among diverse individuals contributes to collective spiritual elevation. Emperor Napoleon III's visit to wounded soldiers after battle exemplifies another facet - compassion towards others amidst suffering. The act demonstrates how acts of kindness can elevate both giver and receiver, leading them closer to spiritual fulfillment. Stained glass windows depicting St Martin's life reveal his path towards sainthood as he confronts adversity with unwavering faith. From being attacked by robbers to becoming an esteemed Bishop, his story illustrates how challenges can serve as opportunities for personal growth and ultimate sanctification. "The Battle of Fleurus" portrays General Jean-Baptiste Jourdan's victory over Austrian forces during war. It reminds us that even amidst chaos and conflict, acts driven by noble intentions can lead to profound transformation on both individual and societal levels. In Adoration of the Kings from Ciudad Chapel's Condestable Altarpiece, we witness the sanctification of a sacred moment.