19th Century Religious Ceremonies

Illustrations of significant religious events in the 19th century, featuring marriage, festivals, and funerals, showcasing elaborate settings and emotional gatherings.

The Revolution in Naples - Garibaldi at the Shrine of the Virgin of Piedigrotta on the 8th September - from a sketch by T. Nast, 1860. 'On the day after Garibaldi's entry into Naples occurred the great fete of the Piedigrotta...This festa was originally established one hundred and twenty-seven years since by Carlo III., to commemorate the expulsion of the Austrians from his dominions. On the present occasion it was held by a most extraordinary combination of circumstances on the day following the entrance of the Dictator and flight of the last of the Austro-Bourbon dynasty. The Neapolitans are

Marriage of Princess Louise van Belgium, 1875, A. Daudenarde, After Frédéric Théodore Lix, 1875 print Marriage of Princess Louise van Belgium with Prince Philip of Saxony-Coburg-Gotha, 4 February 1875, in the Royal Palace in Brussels. paper marriage in church ~ the sixth of the seven sacraments Brussels. Royal Palace

The Revolution in Naples - Garibaldi at the Shrine of the Virgin of Piedigrotta on the 8th September - from a sketch by T. Nast, 1860. 'On the day after Garibaldi's entry into Naples occurred the great fete of the Piedigrotta...This festa was originally established one hundred and twenty-seven years since by Carlo III., to commemorate the expulsion of the Austrians from his dominions. On the present occasion it was held by a most extraordinary combination of circumstances on the day following the entrance of the Dictator and flight of the last of the Austro-Bourbon dynasty. The Neapolitans are

Te Deum at Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, 1859: 19th century black and white illustration; From The London Illustrated News

THE FUNERAL OF QUEEN MARIE AMELIE

The Empress Feeding the Children at the House of Eugene-Napoleon, Orphanage, 1869, Paris, France, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an orig...

Presentation of a State Sword and the Freedom of the City of London to his Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge, in Guildhall , Awarding of the State Dsicacation and the Honorary Citizenship of London to the Duke of Cambridge in Guildhall from Illustrated London News , Unknown

Presentation of the Freedom of the City of London to Baroness Burdett Coutts, 1872. 'The honorary freedom of the city of London...has been publicly presented to Lady Burdett-Coutts in recognition of her conspicuous public services. The ceremony took place in the Guildhall...the Aldermen and Sheriffs wore their scarlet robes and gold chains...The Lord Mayor...addressed the Baroness in terms of eulogy, dwelling on the good uses to which she has put the wealth intrusted to her hands, and on the discretion with which her benevolence has been directed. In conclusion, he assured her Ladyship that it

The ring of the king ". Engraving. The king's sunrise. Engraving.

The Imperial Prince at Saint Charles' Banquet at the Lycee Bonaparte, Bonaparte School, 1869, Autun, France, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th century print, exact original date unknown, Europe

The crusades were a series of religious wars in western Asia and Europe, Louis VII kneels in front of Bernhard, Louis VII, 1120-1180, called the Young...

Christening of the Infant Prince Arthur, in the Royal Chapel, at Buckingham Palace, London, 1850. 'As the Queen Victoria and Prince were entering the chapel, the March in Handel's "Occasional Oratorio" was performed...The Archbishop of Canterbury commenced the baptismal service, and on arriving at the part for naming the child, the Countess of Gainsborough handed the infant Prince to the Archbishop, when his Royal Highness was named Arthur William Patrick Albert...The Queen wore a dress of white watered and brocaded silk, with a broad flounce of Honiton lace, trimmed with white s

ANNUAL CEREMONY OF CROWNING THE ROSIERE AT NANTERRE, NEAR PARIS, FRANCE, 1866

FUNERAL OF THE LATE CHARLES ROBERT DARWIN IN WESTMINSTER ABBEY, LONDON

ARRIVAL OF THE PRINCE OF WALES IN LONDON, UK, 1876: AT VICTORIA STATION

Visit of the King of the French and Queen Victoria to Eton College, 1844. King Louis Philippe is a guest of the Queen - here they visit the famous public school: '...the reception in the Quadrangle; a right royal scene of enthusiasm....her Majesty and her illustrious guests were received by Dr. Hodgson, the provost, Mr. Grover, the vice-provost, and Dr. Hawtrey, the head master of the school, who conducted the august party into the interior of the building'. From "Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I.

Funeral of Sir John Burgoyne in St. Peter's Church at the Tower of London, 1871. Sir John Burgoyne was Constable of the Tower, and his body was therefore brought to the Church of St. Peter ad Vincula for interment. 'Directly in front of the coffin two valets of the deceased carried upon velvet cushions the hat, sword, orders, and decorations of the deceased; Colonel Milman, Major of the Tower, followed with the Field Marshal's baton. The coffin was covered with a black velvet pall, edged with white silk, over which were placed the crimson satin robes of the Order of the Bath. The brass plate t

Imperial Marriage (TF)

THE LORD MAYOR AT GUILDHALL PRESENTING REWARDS FOR SAVING LIFE FROM FIRE, LONDON, UK, 1867

The funeral ceremony of Prince Albert taking place in the choir. The coffin lies in state. Date: 4 Jan 1862

Ball Supper in the Galerie de Diane, at the Tuileries Palace, Paris, 1869. Napoleon III, Empress Eugenie and guests at '...a grand ball and supper given by her Imperial Majesty ie Eugenie'. Note tablecloth with initial 'N'. From "Illustrated London News", 1869.

A sermon of complaint Matejko, Jan (1838 1893), Styfi, Jan (1841 1921), Lewental, Salomon (Franciszek Salezy) (1841 1902)

France science Academy Francaise meeting engraving after drawing by P. P. Sevin 17th century,

FUNERAL OF SIR JOHN BURGOYNE IN ST. PETER'S CHURCH AT THE TOWER, LONDON, 1871

French Indochina was part of the French colonial empire in southeast Asia. A federation of the three Vietnamese regions, Tonkin (North), Annam (Central), and Cochinchina (South), as well as Cambodia, was formed in 1887.

Five-year old Louis declares his mother, Anne d'Autriche, to be regent during his minority. Date: 18 May 1643

Jacobin Club in the Jacobin Monastery in Paris, France, historical woodcut, 1789, Europe

A PICTURESQUE WEDDING AT BIRMINGHAM, UK, 1889: HOSPITAL NURSES AS BRIDESMAIDS AT THE MARRIAGE OF THEIR MATRON.

Consecration of the Easter food in a Catholic church in Upper Bavaria, Germany, historical illustration, circa 1886, Europe

Drawing a lottery in the Guildhall, 1739, (c1920). Artist: Unknown

THE QUEEN LAYING THE FOUNDATION-STONE OF THE NEW MEDICAL EXAMINATION HALL ON THE VICTORIA EMBANKMENT, 1886; SIR WILLIAM JENNER, President of the Royal College of Physicians, MR. W.S. SAVORY, President of the Royal College of Surgeons

A CREMATION AT BANGKOK, 1889: THE BURNING OF H.E. THE LATE CHOW PHYA SURIWONGS WAIGAWAT T'EE SAMUHA PHRA KALAHOME; THE LATE MINISTER OF WAR, AND HIS SON THE LATE PHYA PRAPHA.

Maximilian, archduke of Austria, accepts the invitation of a group of Mexican notables in exile to become Emperor of Mexico, at his home at Miramar

THE CITY OF LONDON'S WELCOME TO THE PRINCE OF WALES : PRESENTATION OF THE ADDRESS IN THE GUILDHALL, LONDON, ENGRAVING 1876, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

Meyssens, Joannes, Sallaert, Antoine, Southern Netherlands, Jode, Pieter de (II), In obitum Serenissimi Principis Austriaci Hispaniarum Infantis Cardinalis Heroïcum, State bed of the deceased Cardinal-Infante Ferdinand of Austria, laid out in the Saint-Gudule Church in Brussels, 1641, State bed of the Cardinal-Infante Ferdinand of Austria, who died on 9 November 1641, laid out in the Saint-Gudule Church in Brussels. The body in armor under a canopy, surrounded by clergy and public. Below the print 2 times 4 lines in Latin., print, picture, news print, prints, pictures, Frederik Muller Historieplaten, height 309 mm, width 183 mm, South Netherlands, 1606-11-22 - 1674, print maker, printmaker, 1641 - 1641, second quarter 17th century, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, 1585 - 1650, after a design by, Publication (Event), Publication, 1612-05-17 - 1670-09-18, publisher

FUNERAL OF SIR JOHN BURGOYNE IN ST, PETER´S CHURCH AT THE TOWER, Begräbnis von General John Fox Burgoyne in der St, Peter´s Kirche im Tower aus The Illustrated London News, Unknown

The Preaching of John Knox, George Thomas Doo, after David Wilkie, c. 1816 - c. 1825 print England paper etching / engraving preaching (in general)

The wedding of Princess Marie of Edinburgh and Prince Ferdinand of Romania in the Stadt Church at Sigmaringen on 10 January 1893. A Church of England ceremony was also performed in the dining room at Sigmaringen Castle. Date: 1893

Munster Peace Swing, 1648. Sweetheart of Munster Peace on May 15, 1648, in the Great Hall or Friedsensal of the City Hall in Munster. The delegates are around a table and lay the oath with raised hand.

Frederik Hendrik takes the oath as Stadholder, 1625, Jacobus Buys, 1786 drawing Frederik Hendrik takes the oath standing in the States of Holland as a new stadholder, September 1625. Design for a print. Northern Netherlands paper. ink pen / brush witnesses. new ruler taking the oath. names of organizations, companies, trade unions, etc.. historical persons The Hague

Engraving depicting the trial of Charles I (1600-1649) King of England, Scotland and Ireland.

JOHN WYCLIFFE APPEARING IN ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL TO ANSWER THE CHARGE OF HERESY

Painting depicting the coronation of King William of Prussia (1797-1888), of the House of Hohenzollern and Emperor of Germany. Dated 1861

Carlo Zeno is exculpatory to the Council of Ten, vintage engraving. Carlo Zeno is exculpatory to the Council of Ten, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1857. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10673879

The reception of Princess Alexandra of Denmark(Princess of Wales,)(1844-1925)in London on the occasion of her marriage to Edward Prince of Wales(later Edward VII)(1841-1910): the royal procession pauses at a grand triumphal arch, for the presentation of the address by the Mayor of Windsor. Date: 10th March 1863

THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF WALES IN DENMARK, LAYING THE FOUNDATION-STONE OF THE NEW ENGLISH CHURCH AT COPENHAGEN

Black and White Illustration; Queen Elizabeth I and her Parliament; House of Lords sitting Circa 1567

Polterabend is a German wedding custom in which guests smash china the night in front of the wedding to bring good luck to the couple, here in Hamburg...

Elymas affected by Paul with blindness, Thomas Holloway, After Rafaël, 1820 print London paper. etching / engraving the sorcerer Elymas (Elymes, Bar-Jesus), who tries to prevent Paul and Barnabas from speaking, is struck blind by Paul

Jesus condemned to death by the Jewish council. Colored Illustration for The life of Our Lord Jesus Christ written by the four evangelists, 1853

Town folks shown in church pews during a Sunday service weels Gardner's, Dalton, London, 1905.

Hosten of aliens, Cornelis van Merlen, After Abraham Bosse, 1664 - 1723 print paper engraving the (seven) Acts of Mercy. sheltering strangers, 'hospes colligitur' ~ one of the (seven) Acts of Mercy

Jesuits in front of Akbar, 1580s, (c1840).Artist: N Remond

A banquet at Whitehall Palace (sometimes thought to be a banquet at the Hague) Date: 1660

Train distance of Karel V, 1555, 1853 - 1855 print Charles V throne distance on October 25, 1555. Throne room with the emperor standing in front of the throne, a hand resting on the shoulder of the young Willem van Oranje, for them, Philip kneels with folded hands. Netherlands paper voluntary abdication (of a ruler) Palace on the Koudenberg

Historic drawing, the coronation ceremony of William III. of Orange-Nassau, 1650 - 1702, at Westminster Abbey on 21st April 1689, governor of the Netherlands and King of England, Scotland and Ireland

Wilhelm I is proclaimed German Emperor in the Hall of Mirrors in Versailles, France, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th-century artwork, Europe

Body of Alessandro Manzoni in Mortuary Chapel at Palazzo Marino, 1873, illustration

THE PRINCE OF WALES IN CEYLON, SRI LANKA, 1876, KANDY: THE BUDDHIST PRIESTS EXHIBITING BUDDHA'S TOOTH TO THE PRINCE

The Bible on the scales, 1677 - 1690 print The Bible on the scales, approx. 1560. In an interior, the Bible is weighed against the weight of the symbols of the Roman Church on a large scale. On the side of the Bible, on the right, the group of church reformers, including Jan Hus, Martin Luther and Johannes Calvijn. On the left the representatives of the Catholic Church: Pope (Alexander), Cardinals, bishop, priest, non, altar boy and pilgrim. Two monks try to get the scales to their side in vain. With caption of 4 columns with six lines each in Dutch. Cartoon in the Roman church, theme of approx. 1560. print maker: Northern Netherlandspublisher: Amsterdam paper engraving Reformation (Roman Catholic Church vs. Protestantism). scales

After the Maharana of Udaipur had been presented to the Royal party on their arrival from bombay, the Prince of Wales paid a ceremonial visit to the royal palace. Its ruler, the head of the noblest clan of the Rajputs, is regarded by Hindus as the descendant of the gods. It is asserted that his family has ruled since 144 A.D.

THE OUTRAGE ON THE QUEEN

Muley Abbas, ambassador from the emperor of Morocco, recently defeated by the Spanish, presents his credentials to Isabela, reopening diplomatic relations.

Ceremony of Investiture of the Order of the Garter, 1844. 'One of the splendid ceremonies by which will be signalized the visit of the King of the French Louis Philippe to Queen Victoria will be the Inauguration of his Majesty as a Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Garter'. The Order of the Garter, founded in 1348, is the most senior order of knighthood in the British honours system. From "Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I.

Engraving depicting Emperor T'ung-chih (1856-1875) part of the Manchu Aisin Gioro clan, he was the tenth emperor of the Qing Dynasty, and the eighth Qing emperor to rule over China. Dated 19th Century

View of the Hall of States of Brittany in 1670, vintage engraving. View of the Hall of States of Brittany in 1670, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1869. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10678437

Pope Pius IX dies on 7th February 1878. He is lain in state publicly and, as here, privately Date: 1878

Wedding of Princess Victoria Melita of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, 1876 to 1936, and Ernst Ludwig Karl Albrecht Wilhelm of Hesse and by Rhine, 1868 to 1937. The Wedding Banquet at Ehrenburg Palace, Coburg, Germany, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact original date unknown, Europe

Gala dinner in the Grafensaal of Hohenzollern Castle on October , -, Xylographer

Feast of Belsassar, Jan Harmensz. Muller, 1596 - 1600 print The festival of Belsassar, King of Babylon, with his courtiers and women. Belsassar, seen on the back, is shocked by the hand that appears in front of the wall above the gate. On the table are the stolen cups and scales from the Temple of Jerusalem. Amsterdam paper engraving during Belshazzar's banquet a hand appears and writes on the wall (MENE, MENE, TEKEL and PARSIN (UPHARSIN)); King Belshazzar is frightened

Old Portrait of the Durbar of Aurangzieb at Maharashtra ; India

The advocacy of Prince William I for the Roman Catholic prisoners in Ghent in 1578, 1821 - 1866 print The advocacy of Prince William I for the Roman Catholic prisoners in Ghent, December 27, 1578. The Prince of Orange in conversation with the people's leader Jan van Hembyze. This event has never taken place. print maker: Belgiumprinter: Brussels paper prince. prisoner; in fetters. mediation, arbitration, conciliation ~ civil law Town hall

Luther on the Reichstag in Worms, 1521; M. Luther's statement. For Z.K. Majesty Karel den fifths emperor from Austria on the Reichstag in Worms. In the 1950s. Martin Luther defends standing opposite Emperor Charles V on the Reichstag in Worms, April 18, 1521. In the air two putti with portraits of Jan Hus and Praag's jeronymus. In the caption a swan, the symbol of the Lutheran church. Probably created in the context of the third centenary of the reform, 1517-1817.

'The Marriage of the Prince of Wales with Princess Alexandra of Denmark, March 10 1863', (1901). Albert Edward, Prince of Wales (future King Edward VII, 1841-1910), married Princess Alexandra (1844-1925) at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle. The ceremony was conducted by Charles Thomas Longley, Archbishop of Canterbury. From "The Illustrated London News Record of the Glorious Reign of Queen Victoria 1837-1901: The Life and Accession of King Edward VII. and the Life of Queen Alexandra". London, 1901

Grand Banquet to the Lord Mayor of London, at Hastings, Sussex, 1850. 'The banquet took place in an elegant room, embellished with statues of the Muses. On a table, in the centre of the room, stood...the vast silver punch-bowl presented by the Barons who attended the coronation of King George II. and Queen Caroline...The more distinguished of the guests occupied a table...situated on a slightly elevated dais. Behind and above them were the national colours and the corporation arms. The banquet was provided by Mr. Carswell, of the Swan Hotel, assisted by Messrs. Ring and Brymer...'. The May

Illustration depicting the trial of Madame Laffarge, the French poisoner, who was being charged for killing by mean of arsenic. Dated 19th Century

Engraving by Gustave DorA© (1832-1883): Belshazzar's feast. Belshazzar holds a great feast and drinks from the vessels that had been looted in the destruction of the First Temple. A hand appears and writes on the wall. The terrified Belshazzar calls for his wise men, but they are unable to read the writing.

St Theophilus and the Angel, a Legend of the Martyrdom of St Dorothea, 1900 After: Sir Edward Burne-Jones (d.1898) Publisher: Berlin Photographic Company, 19th Century, Print, Women, Angel, Black and White, Photographic print, Photogravure, Body, Death, Religion, Saint, Men, Fruit, Legend, Courtyard

The middle of the pew is taken up by a black coffin

Attracting Munster Peace, 1648. Attending Munster Peace on May 15, 1648, in the Great Hall or Friedsensal of the City Hall in Munster. The delegates are around a table and lay the oath with raised hand. With caption of 2 verses of 4 lines in Dutch.

Two men entertain the deaf and dumb in sign language at the Freemason's Tavern. Wood engraving.

Queen Philippa Interceding for the Lives of the Burghers of Calais, 1347, Sartain, John (1808-1897)

Pope Pius IX announces that the Pope is infallible when he is speaking 'ex cathedra' Date: 1870

The Diet of Worms, 1521. Imperial diet of the Holy Roman Empire. It is most memorable for the Edict of Worms which addressed Martin Luther and the effects of the Protestant Reformation. The Emperor Charles V presiding. Engraving.

The Wedding of Prince William of Prussia to Princess Victoria of England in the Chapel of St. Jamess Palace in London on 25 January 1858, England, historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original

The swearing in of the Peace of Munster, 1648, Simon Fokke, after Jonas Suyderhoef, 1754, The swearing in of the Peace of Munster on May 15, 1648, in the great hall or Friedenssaal of the Town Hall at Munster. The delegates stand around a table and take the oath with their hands raised. Design for a print., draughtsman: Simon Fokke, Jonas Suyderhoef, Northern Netherlands, 1754, paper, pen, brush, h 177 mm × w 249 mm

DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES BY THE PATRIARCH OF SYRIA AT ST. CLEMENT'S AND ST. ANDREW'S HIGH SCHOOL, NOTTING HILL, OCTOBER 10, 1874, 1874 engraving

Trial of the assassins of Tsar Alexander II of Russia 1881. In the dock (from left to right): N. Rysakov, T. Mikhailov, G. Gelfman, N. Kibalchich, S. Perovskaya, A. Zhelyabov. From a drawing from 1881.

THE MARRIAGE OF MR. LEOPOLD DE ROTHSCHILD AND MDLLE. MARIE PERUGIA IN THE CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE, GREAT PORTLAND STREET, LONDON, UK, 1881

Wedding of the Duke of Joyeuse. (TF)

An allegory of theology with the catholic faction on the left, the protestant faction on the right. Engraving by J. von Keller after C.H. Hermann, E. Föerster and F.J.J. Götzenberger after C.H. Hermann.

Engraving showing Queen Victoria undertaking the ceremony of naming and proclaiming 'The Royal Exchange' at its official opening in 1844. Date: 2 November 1844

Christ visiting Martha and Mary. Mary is seated on the ground in front of Christ. Martha stands behind her. Behind Christ are his disciples., Christ with Martha and Mary The Savior with Martha and Mary. (title on object), print maker: Charles Howard Hodges, (mentioned on object), after: Eustache Lesueur, (mentioned on object), publisher: Evert Maaskamp, (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1809, paper, h 518 mm × w 774 mm

Julian Crowned Emperor in Cluny in February 360

Brakosochetanie Mariny v Krakove Wedding of Maryna Mniszchowna in Cracow. Rovinski, D. A. (Dmitri Aleksandrovich), 1824-1895. Prints. 1884 - 1890. Rare Book Division. Maryna Mniszchówna, consort of Lzhedmitri I, Czar of Russia, -1614

Queen Victoria, 1819-1901, receiving the Holy Sacrament after her coronation. From the painting by C.R. Leslie From the book ""V.R.I. Her Life and Empire"" by The Marquis of Lorne, K.T. now his grace The Duke of Argyll.

The duc de Chartres, Grand Master, holds a Masonic banquet for charity inside a Benedictine monastery Date: 1776

Pope Julius II visiting the studio of Michelangelo. Illustration by L. Turgis. Litography.

Interior of Drayton Bassett Church, (funeral of Sir Robert Peel), 1850. 'The body having been conveyed into the church, was placed upon a settle close to the opening of the vault, and the mourners and pall-bearers were shown into the black-covered pews...The solemn service was now proceeded with amid a reverent silence, only broken now and then by irrepressible outbursts of affliction from the deeply-affected bystanders. The voice of the right rev. Bishop frequently faltered...It was only too obvious to all that he was performing with stern self-command a most harrowing task...At the awful wor

The firsto of Emperor Charles V's abdications, renouncing the Flemish throne in favor of Philip II, engraving by Franz Hogenberg (ca 1540-ca 1590). The Netherlands, 16th century.

Meeting of the new Parliament: arrival of new Members in Westminster Hall, 1880. 'Gentlemen of the long robe were not wanting, as will be seen from the Engraving, to give variety to the aspect of the assemblage of spectators within the hall. So strongly is their honourable profession represented in the new House that these worthy practitioners in the Courts of Westminster might almost be said to claim a vested interest in the Lower Chamber - as a stepping-stone to "another place." Whilst they regarded with characteristic coolness the new and familiar faces that passed them, the gener

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