Supplicant Collection

The Rebuke of Adam and Eve, 1740. Creator: Charles-Joseph Natoire
The Rebuke of Adam and Eve, 1740

Zeus Meilichios depicted as a snake and a family of supplica
Relief with Zeus Meilichios depicted as a snake. On the left, a family of supplicants. Dedicated by Aristomene. Found in Pangrati (Athens) and dated between 350-300 BC

Clameur de Haro, Guernsey law, 1924
" Haro! Haro! Haro! a L aide, Mon Prince! on Mefait Tort" : A Norman survival in Guernsey law: a Guernsey farmer kneels and recites the accepted formula

Book of Hours, 1300-1400. Creator: Unknown
Book of Hours, 1300-1400. Men and women kneeling with hands raised in supplication

Arab at Prayer, c1860. Creator: Charles Théodore Frère
Arab at Prayer, c1860

A reception by the Mikado, in former times.; A European Sojourn in Japan, 1875. Creator: Unknown
A reception by the Mikado, in former times.; A European Sojourn in Japan, 1875.From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Buddhist high-priest worshipped by his subordinates; A European Sojourn in Japan, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Buddhist high-priest worshipped by his subordinates; A European Sojourn in Japan, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

La Suppliante, 1829. Creator: Claude-Marie Dubufe
La Suppliante, 1829. The Supplicant, detail of clasped hands

La Suppliante, 1829. Creator: Claude-Marie Dubufe
La Suppliante, 1829. The Supplicant. Woman wearing an expression of intense devotion, her lips parted, gaze turned towards heaven

Suppliant Kneeling before the Virgin and Child, c. 1519. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
Suppliant Kneeling before the Virgin and Child, c. 1519

Scene from Dutch History: Supplicants before Ruler, n.d. Creator: Romeyn de Hooghe
Scene from Dutch History: Supplicants before Ruler, n.d

Caricature from the Catholic magazine Le Pelerin, referring to the French Governments Policy of Laicisation in
CHT293261 Caricature from the Catholic magazine Le Pelerin, referring to the French Governments Policy of Laicisation in the early twentieth century, c.1902-05 (colour litho) by Lemot

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Suppliant; Supplicant; Supplikant (engraving)
7197638 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Suppliant; Supplicant; Supplikant (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Suppliant; Supplicant; Supplikant)

Dr Johnson in the Ante-Room of Lord Chesterfield, from the picture in the Vernon Gallery (engraving)
5199079 Dr Johnson in the Ante-Room of Lord Chesterfield, from the picture in the Vernon Gallery (engraving) by Ward, Edgar Melville (1839-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Madonna and Child with a Cardinal as a benefactor, c. 1500 (tempera on poplar wood)
BFM286519 Madonna and Child with a Cardinal as a benefactor, c.1500 (tempera on poplar wood) by Pinturicchio, Bernardino di Betto (c.1452-1513); 51x42 cm; Lindenau Museum, Altenburg

The Supplicants. The Expulsion of the Gypsies from Spain, 1872 (oil on canvas)
RHC79782 The Supplicants. The Expulsion of the Gypsies from Spain, 1872 (oil on canvas) by Long, Edwin Longsden (1829-91); 182.9x287 cm; Royal Holloway

Russian Cossacks and a Supplicant, (w / c on paper)
1195650 Russian Cossacks and a Supplicant, (w/c on paper) by Opitz, Georg Emanuel (1775-1841); 37.5x29.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Interview between Coriolanus and his wife and mother (litho)
STC416037 Interview between Coriolanus and his wife and mother (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Adoration of Venus (chalk on paper)
AII80405 The Adoration of Venus (chalk on paper) by Bartolomeo, Fra (Baccio della Porta) (1472-1517); Gabinetto dei Disegni e Stampe, Galleria Degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Italian

Study for Mary Magdalene, 1870s. Creator: Unknown
Study for Mary Magdalene, 1870s

Sketch for The Coronation of Napoleon, c1807, (1921). Creator: Jacques-Louis David
Sketch for The Coronation of Napoleon, c1807, (1921). Le Couronnement de l Empereur. Preparatory study for a painting of the coronation of Emperor Napoleon I (1769-1821)

Sketch of Josephine at Napoleons coronation, 2 December 1804, (1921). L Imperatrice Josephine au couronnement. Preparatory study from life of Napoleons empress consort Josephine de Beauharnais

Statuette of supplicant kneeling. Held at the Louvre

Left wing Memorial Triptych formerly Gertz Memorial Triptych
Left wing of a Memorial Triptych, formerly called the Gertz Memorial Triptych, with nine male Donor Portraits with Saint John the Evangelist (inner), and Saint Peter (outer)

Memorial Panel Lubbert Bolle Memorial table Utrecht clergyman Lubbert Boll
Memorial Panel for Lubbert Bolle, Memorial table with the Utrecht clergyman Lubbert Boll [or Bolle] (gest. 1398). Kneeling clergyman for Mary with the Christ child on his lap

Memorial tablet Four canons Saints Augustine
Memorial tablet, Four canons with Saints Augustine and Hieronymus at an open grave with the Visitation, Four regular canons from the chapter of Sion of St

Thetis supplicant assembly gods box 43 drawings
Thetis as supplicant in the assembly of the gods (in box with 43 drawings), Thetis asks Jupiter to support her son (Achilles), Louis Fabritius Dubourg, 1703 - 1775, paper, ink, pencil, pen

Triumph Holy Trinity clouds held up group angels
Triumph of the Holy Trinity, The Holy Trinity on clouds, held up by a group of angels. On the right is God as an old man with a globe and scepter, on the left is Christ with the cross

Supplicant king
Supplicant before king

Worship To The Father

St Teresa of Avila as supplicant
Saint Teresa of Avila (1515-1582), visionary, receives holy inspiration as a supplicant

Volumnia before Coriolanus, 1643 (oil on canvas)
XIR89730 Volumnia before Coriolanus, 1643 (oil on canvas) by Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) (1591-1666); 334x263 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Caen

A boy in a long dress, standing with clasped hands next to a dog, plate
XYC256911 A boy in a long dress, standing with clasped hands next to a dog, plate 25 from The First Book of Urizen, 1794 (colour-printed relief etching with ink and w/c on paper) by Blake

Fol. 101 A Woman Beseeching the Sultan, from The Book of Kalila and Dimna
XIR195543 Fol.101 A Woman Beseeching the Sultan, from The Book of Kalila and Dimna from The Fables of Bidpay (gouache on paper) by Islamic School, (14th century); Egyptian National Library, Cairo

Spartans asking Oracle at Delphi whether to make war against Athenians. Peloponnesian War (Second or Great 431-404BC) between Athens and Sparta. Wood engraving 1910

INQUISITION COUNCIL. Supplicants before the Supreme Council of the Spanish Inquisition, attended by Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, seated at left. Wood engraving, American, late 19th century

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"Unveiling the Power of Supplicants: From Ancient Gods to Modern Struggles" In the realm of mythology, Zeus Meilichios takes on a peculiar form as he is depicted as a snake, symbolizing his role as a supplicant. This intriguing portrayal highlights the diverse nature of those who seek divine intervention. Meanwhile, in Guernsey law in 1924, we witness an extraordinary legal tradition known as Clameur de Haro. Here, supplicants invoke their rights by kneeling and reciting ancient prayers amidst disputes—a captivating blend of faith and justice. The Rebuke of Adam and Eve by Charles-Joseph Natoire in 1740 showcases humanity's eternal struggle for redemption. As supplicants before God's wrath, they plead for forgiveness—an enduring narrative that resonates with us all. St Teresa of Avila emerges as an inspiring figure embodying devotion and humility. Her depiction as a supplicant reminds us that even saints must humbly beseech higher powers for guidance and grace. Delving into history reveals political caricatures from early twentieth-century France. The Catholic magazine Le Pelerin employs satire to critique the government's policy of Laicisation—depicting devout individuals transformed into supplicants due to changing religious dynamics. A poignant image portrays a slave in chains fervently praying for freedom—a testament to the power of hope amid oppression. Such scenes remind us that even in our darkest moments, we can find solace through prayer and resilience. Le Vocabulaire Illustre presents engravings depicting various forms of suppliants across different cultures—an enlightening exploration showcasing how this universal concept transcends borders and languages. Dr Johnson finds himself portrayed as a supplicant while waiting anxiously in Lord Chesterfield's Ante-Room—an evocative engraving capturing vulnerability even within esteemed figures; reminding us that everyone seeks assistance at some point or another.