Whitsun Collection

The descent of the Holy Spirit (Pentecost). Found in the Collection of Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nantes

Whitsun walk in Abertillery, South Wales. c.1938

Boat trips, Bridlington to Flamborough, Whitsun 1938
Boat trips from Bridlington to Flamborough, North Yorkshire, during the Whitsun period, 1938. 1938

Peony detail of a light pink blossom Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
SAS-322 Peony - detail of a light pink blossom Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany Paeonia officinalis Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Whitsun, illuminated capital letter in the Episcopal Sacramentary of Elna, manuscript on parchment made, probably in the scriptorium of the Cathedral of Elna (Roussillon), c. 1275-1300

Merry Pentecost, RPH 2807 1, woman with bouquet
949864 Merry Pentecost, RPH 2807 1, woman with bouquet by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Pentecost, mid 13th century. Creator: Unknown
Pentecost, mid 13th century

Pentecost (From the cycles of The Life of Christ), 1304-1306. Creator: Giotto di Bondone (1266-1377)
Pentecost (From the cycles of The Life of Christ), 1304-1306. Found in the collection of the Cappella degli Scrovegni, Padua

The Descent of the Holy Spirit, 1494. Creator: Signorelli, Luca (ca 1441-1523)
The Descent of the Holy Spirit, 1494. Found in the collection of the Galleria nazionale delle Marche, Urbino

The Descent of the Holy Spirit, 1660s. Creator: Ovens, Jürgen (1623-1678)
The Descent of the Holy Spirit, 1660s. Private Collection

The Descent of the Holy Spirit, 1660s. Creator: Ovens, Jürgen (1623-1678)
The Descent of the Holy Spirit, 1660s. Private Collection

The descent of the Holy Spirit (Pentecost), c. 1750. Artist: Mildorfer, Joseph Ignaz (1719-1775)
The descent of the Holy Spirit (Pentecost), c. 1750. Found in the collection of the Magyar Nemzeti Galeria

Whit Monday walks in Collyhurst, Manchester. A demonstration of affection between Terrance Coltan, aged 7, and Deidre Cairns, aged 7, walking with St Oswalds. 3rd June 1963

The descent of the Holy Spirit (Pentecost), 1492-1495. Creator: Pinturicchio, Bernardino
The descent of the Holy Spirit (Pentecost), 1492-1495. Found in the Collection of Appartamenti Borgia, Vatican

Whit Monday procession, Padiham, Lancashire, early 1900s Date: early 1900s

The Pentecost (oil on panel)
IND54445 The Pentecost (oil on panel) by Gallego, Fernando (1440-1507) (workshop of); Iglesia de la Asuncion, Arcenillas, Spain; Index Fototeca

The Virgin with apostles looking up towards the Holy Dove and two angels, after Reni, 1700-50. Et repleti sunt omnes Spirutu sancto - and they were all filled with the holy spirit

Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, at Whitsun 1938
Knaresborough, market and spa town in North Yorkshire, seen here at Whitsun 1938. 1938

Fireworks at the Crystal Palace (engraving)
1104024 Fireworks at the Crystal Palace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fireworks at the Crystal Palace)

Whitsuntide Festival of Workpeople at Norwich (engraving)
1104014 Whitsuntide Festival of Workpeople at Norwich (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Whitsuntide Festival of Workpeople at Norwich)

The Descent of the Holy Spirit, 1548. Creator: Augustin Hirschvogel
The Descent of the Holy Spirit, 1548

Manchester Church of England Whit Monday walks. Alison Lawson, aged 7, of Gay St Mission parks by this meter on the long long walk. 3rd June 1963

Aerial beach scene of Brighton, East Sussex, on Whit Sunday. 17th May 1959

Aerial beach scene of Sussex, on Whit Sunday. 17th May 1959

Holiday scenes in Brighton, East Sussex on the Whitsun bank holiday. 15th May 1964

The hot weather over the Whit Sunday brought out the daytrippers to the River Thames at Runneymede, Surrey. Where the more adventurous took a swim in the river to cool off. June 1960 M4321-003

Pentecost, from The Small Passion, ca. 1510. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Pentecost, from The Small Passion, ca. 1510

The Pentecost, with the Apostles and the Virgin sitting in a circle, the Holy Spirit appearing above them, and a donor kneeling at left, 1729-40

The Pentecost, 1574. Creator: Claes Jansz Visscher
The Pentecost, 1574

The Pentecost, 1574. Creator: Cornelis Cort
The Pentecost, 1574

The Pentecost (The Descent of the Holy Spirit), ca. 1576. Creator: Cesare Nebbia
The Pentecost (The Descent of the Holy Spirit), ca. 1576

Whit Monday in Kidbrooke Lane 1871
People at Kidbrooke Lane on Whit Monday or Pentecost Monday, holiday celebrated the day after Pentecost, a moveable feast in the Christian calendar. Date: June 1871

The Descent of the Holy Spirit. Central Panel of Polyptich of the Pentecost, ca 1475. Artist: Vivarini, Alvise (ca)
The Descent of the Holy Spirit. Central Panel of Polyptich of the Pentecost, ca 1475. Found in the collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

The Pentecost. Initial O from an Antiphoner, ca 1320. Artist: Anonymous
The Pentecost. Initial O from an Antiphoner, ca 1320. Private Collection

The Pentecost. Initials from an manuscript Gradual, ca 1430. Artist: Anonymous
The Pentecost. Initials from an manuscript Gradual, ca 1430. Private Collection

Pentecost. Artist: Juan de Flandes (ca. 1465-1519)
Pentecost. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

The Pentecost. Artist: Ancient Russian frescos
The Pentecost. Found in the collection of Saint Sophia Cathedral, Kiev

The Descent of the Holy Spirit. Artist: Ancient Russian frescos
The Descent of the Holy Spirit. Found in the collection of Saint Sophia Cathedral, Kiev

The Descent of the Holy Spirit, 1497. Artist: Russian icon
The Descent of the Holy Spirit, 1497. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery

The night before Pentecost in the Ukraine, 1878. Artist: Trutovsky, Konstantin Alexandrovich (1826-1893)
The night before Pentecost in the Ukraine, 1878. From a private collection

Pentecost. Artist: Anonymous
Pentecost. Found in the collection of the Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga, Lisbon

Feast of the Holy Trinity. Found in the Collection of State A. Radishchev Art Museum, Saratov

Pentecost, c. 1377. Artist: Barnaba da Modena (c. 1328 ? c. 1386)
Pentecost, c. 1377. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Retable of the Holy Spirit (open). Pentecost, Annunciation, Nativity, Resurrection of Christ and Death of the Virgin, c. 1448. Found in the collection of the Kolumba, Cologne

Pentecost (Book of Hours), 1450-1499. Artist: Fouquet, Jean (workshop)
Pentecost (Book of Hours), 1450-1499. Found in the collection of the The Morgan Library & Museum, New York

The descent of the Holy Spirit (Pentecost), 1415. Artist: Bohemian Master (active 1410-1420)
The descent of the Holy Spirit (Pentecost), 1415. Found in the collection of the Szepmuveszeti Muzeum, Budapest

The Pentecost, c. 1315. Artist: Giotto di Bondone (1266-1377)
The Pentecost, c. 1315. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Redruth Whitsun Fair
Children riding a hand-cranked roundabout at Redruth Whitsun Fair

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Whitsun, also known as Pentecost, is a significant religious celebration that commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles. It holds great cultural and historical importance in various parts of the world. In Abertillery, South Wales, locals gather for the Whitsun walk, a tradition that brings together communities to celebrate this special occasion. The streets come alive with vibrant colors and joyful faces as people join in procession. Traveling back in time to 1938, we find ourselves on a boat trip from Bridlington to Flamborough during Whitsun. The sea breeze fills our lungs as we sail along the picturesque coastline, creating memories that will last a lifetime. The Episcopal Sacramentary of Elna showcases an illuminated capital letter depicting Whitsun. This intricate manuscript captures the essence of this holy day through its artistic brilliance. Moving across continents to Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, we are captivated by a peony's delicate light pink blossom. Its beauty reminds us of nature's wonders and how they coincide with spiritual celebrations like Whitsun. Padiham in Lancashire takes us back to early 1900s England when Whit Monday processions were held with grandeur and pride. People would march through town streets adorned in their finest attire while celebrating this sacred event. Joseph Ignaz Mildorfer's painting from around 1750 depicts The Descent of the Holy Spirit during Pentecost. Through his brushstrokes, he immortalizes this divine moment when believers received spiritual enlightenment and guidance. As we delve deeper into history at Knaresborough in North Yorkshire during Whitsun 1938, fireworks illuminate the night sky above Crystal Palace. Spectators gaze up in awe at these dazzling displays that symbolize joyous festivities associated with this holy period. Lastly, let us not forget "The Virgin with Apostles" artwork inspired by Reni.