Historical Church Interiors and Art

Photographs of religious interiors showcasing altars, artwork, and sacred spaces, revealing the architectural beauty of churches.

Photo production of an engraving by Paul who preaches in Athens by Marcantonio Raimondi, Benjamin Delessert, after Marcantonio Raimondi, After Rafaël, c. 1848 - in or before 1853 photograph photographic support salted paper print Paul in Athens: on the Areopagus he discusses with philosophers (in front of the temple of Mars)

Mosaic in the Baptisterium of the church of Saint John of Laterans in Rome, representing Mary between Saints, c. 1875 - c. 1900 photograph Sint-Jan van Lateranen cardboard. photographic support albumen print interior of church. art (+ mosaic making). Mary (without the Christ-child). saints Sint-Jan van Lateranen

Photograph of painting: `Adoration of the Magi` - painting of the guild school of Cracow from the 15th century at the Church of St. Catherine. Krieger, Ignacy (Kraków ; zakład fotograficzny ; 1860-1926), photo studio

St. Michael's Church, interior. American Views. New York City. 1858 - 1925. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. New York (State), New York (N.Y.), Manhattan (New York, N.Y.), Religious facilities , New York (State) , New York, Episcopal churches, Altars, Organ lofts, Chancels, St. Michael's Church (New York, N.Y.)

No. 41 - A Joss House.. William Saunders (English, 1832 - 1892)

Photograph of painting: `St. Eremite with dragon` - painting on a wing of the triptych of St. John the Merciful from the beginning of the 16th century at the Church of St. Catherine in Cracow. Krieger, Ignacy (Kraków ; zakład fotograficzny ; 1860-1926), photo studio

Painting by Cenni di Francesco in the Cappella della Croce di Giorno in Volterra, representing the legend of the Holy Cross, c. 1875 - c. 1900 photograph Church of San Francesco cardboard. photographic support albumen print legend of the True Cross. painting (including book-illumination, miniature-painting) (+ plaster ~ arts) Church of San Francesco

Interior of the Madeleinekerk in Paris, Florent Grau, 1855 - 1868 tissue stereograph Paris paper. cardboard albumen print / perforating altar with altar-piece. parts of church interior Madeleine

Etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki from 1797 depicting Procopius Rasus at a church assembly in Basel, showing 18th-century German printmaking and historical figure composition.

Copper engraving and etching by Bernard Picart depicting a synod and the installation of a minister in Amsterdam, created in 1732, showing figures, gestures, and ceremonial setting.

Photo production of an engraving by Paul who preaches in Athens by Marcantonio Raimondi, Benjamin Delessert, after Marcantonio Raimondi, After Rafaël, c. 1848 - in or before 1853 photograph photographic support salted paper print Paul in Athens: on the Areopagus he discusses with philosophers (in front of the temple of Mars)

Copper engraving and etching by Charles Le Brun from the 18th century showing the temple passage of Mary, including figures, architecture, and religious scene.

Grotto from massabielle te Lourdes ..

The boudoir of Mrs. Satan ..

Father reads at candlelight, Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, 1800 print Numbered at the top right. With caption and page reference in German. Different figures are etched in the margin in a sketchy way. Berlin paper etching candle. reading to somebody

Vilnius. Cathedral, photo photography of Franciszek Smuglewicz, Saint. Piotr baptizes a soldier in the darkness; Zdanowscy, Edmund and Bolesław; Before 1939 (1930-00-00-1939-00-00);

Detail of the Timpaan of the Fürstenportal in the Dom van Bamberg, Anonymous, 1900 - c. 1920 photograph This photo is part of an album. Bamberg baryta paper gelatin silver print church (exterior) Bamberg stupid

Description: Group of Christianized Natives Oya. Description: Meeting with King at Oyo. Location: Oyo africa

Jesus console les filles d'Israel qu'ile suivant. Unknown maker, French

A Christian Priest I, One of 274 Vintage Photographs , late 19th-early 20th century. Albumen silver photograph, photo: 9 1/4 x 6 5/16 in. (23.5 x 16.0 cm);. Arts of the Islamic World late 19th-early 20th century

Her guardian angel , Angels, Sleeping, Bedrooms, Children

Carved late Gothic choral chairs in the choir of the Abbey Church Maulbronn. .

Picture photography: Annunciation, with a church. Idzi in Krakow; Krieger, Ignacy (Kraków; Photographic Zak 1860-1926); 1896-1897 (1896-00-00-1897-00-00);Amalia (1846-1928) - collection, Krieger

Interior view of Centerville with a map of the Holy Land visible on the wall above a lectern. New series. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Massachusetts, Cape Cod (Mass.), Churches, Centerville (Mass.)

Dawn of Christianity, by Pickersgill, A.R.A.. Caldesi & Montecchi (British, active 1850s)

Moravian Church - Easter, 1877. Stereoscopic home views. Tourist and artistic series. Lancaster City & County views. 1877. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Pennsylvania, Lancaster (Pa.), Easter, Moravian churches

Unidentified church showing decorated altar. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Massachusetts, Newburyport (Mass.)

Face in a temple (), China, Jan Adriani (attributed to), 1907 photograph China paper. foto: photographic support. sec. drager: cardboard traditional Chinese religions

Copper engraving by Nicolaes de Bruyn depicting the circumcision of Christ, created between 1650 and 1706.

Mosaic on a bow between the ship and the choir in St. Laurens outside the walls in Rome, representing Christ and several saints, 1875 - 1900 photograph Sint-Laurens outside the walls cardboard. photographic support albumen print interior of church Sint-Laurens outside the walls

Interior of St. Aloysius Church. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. 1867. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Washington (D.C.), Interiors, Catholic churches

Le Mariage Religieux, no. 8. Charles Paul Furne, Henri Tournier, 1859.

Etching by Rembrandt around 1652 depicting Jesus preaching, showing him addressing a group of listeners with detailed figures and gestures.

A copper engraving and etching by Johann Jakob Kleinschmidt depicting the biblical story of the young Tobias healing his blind father, created between 1680 and 1757.

Reproductory van a baptism bressan door loved perret, anonymous, goupil & cie., After loved perret, c. 1872 - in or before 1877 photomechanical print paper painting, drawing and the graphic arts. entering the church

Chrysanthemum Images. Unknown, photographer 1875-1897 View of a tableau featuring two "kiku ningyo," life-size dolls dressed in clothes made of chrysanthemums and other flowers. The doll on the left depicts a young man carrying a sword, while the doll on the right depicts an elderly man holding up a disk-shaped object as a shield. (Recto, print) lower left, printed in the negative: "201 CHRYSANTHEMUM IMAGES"; (Recto, mount) lower center, in black ink: "Japan";

Gda Gothic stalls in the Franciscan church of In. Trinity - fragment; around 1920 (1915-00-00-1925-00-00);

Photo production of an engraving of the Last Supper by Marcantonio Raimondi, Benjamin Delessert, After Marcantonio Raimondi, After Rafaël, c. 1848 - in or before 1853 photograph photographic support salted paper print Last Supper (in general) (Matthew 26:21-35; Mark 14:18-31; Luke 22:3, 22:15-23; John 13:21-38)

Photo production of the frescoes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel by Michelangelo, representing the separation of light and darkness, c. 1875 - c. 1900 photograph Sixtine Chapel (Vatican) cardboard. photographic support albumen print division of light and darkness. groups of prophets, usually holding books or scrolls (Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi). sibyls. sitting figure Sixtine Chapel (Vatican)

Carved pillars of the Mandapam at the Meenakshi Temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India, Nicholas & Co. (possibly), c. 1880 - c. 1890 photograph Madurai paper. cardboard albumen print temple, shrine ~ Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism. column, pillar ~ architecture. piece of sculpture, reproduction of a piece of sculpture Minakshitempel

Picture photography: capture of Christ, with a church. Idzi in Krakow; Krieger, Ignacy (Kraków; Photographic Zak 1860-1926); 1896-1897 (1896-00-00-1897-00-00);Amalia (1846-1928) - collection, Krieger

Gelatin silver print - Quebec French Cathedral, Quebec, after 1885 William H. Rau (1855 - 1920)

Photograph of painting: `Jesus facing Pilate` - painting of the guild school of Cracow from the 15th century at the Church of St. Catherine. Krieger, Ignacy (Kraków ; zakład fotograficzny ; 1860-1926), photo studio

Photo of a wooden altar of Our Lady of the Rosary. Witkiewicz, Stanisław (1851-1915), designer, unknown, photographer

Door of the prayer room, Iyemitsu Temple, Nikko, Japan; The by or Chapel Buddest Temple Nikko. Door of the prayer room, Iyemitsu Temple, Nikko, Japan.

Photo production of Fresco the last supper by Leonardo da Vinci in the Santa Maria Delle Grazie monastery, Luigi Sacchi (attributed to), 1850 - 1865 photograph photographic support salted paper print abbey, monastery, convent ~ Roman Catholic church. drawing, sketch S. Maria delle Grazie. Milaan

Parts of the bread during the Holy Supper in the Baptist Church De Zon in Amsterdam, Andries van Buysen Jr., After Hendrik de Winter, 1743 print Amsterdam paper etching Holy Communion ~ Protestant service. interior of church. Protestant Churches and denominations (MENNONITES) Baptist Church De Zon

View of a pulpit in a church, Anonymous, 1850 - 1900 Photograph. visit card This photo is part of an album. England (possibly) cardboard. photographic support albumen print pulpit, ambo, chancel

Masters' winning ways , Servants

Monstrans from the Sint-Waltrudiskerk in Mons, prepared at an exhibition on religious objects from the Middle Ages and Renaissance in 1864 in Mechelen, Joseph Maes, 1864 photograph Mechelen photographic support albumen print ostensorium, monstrance. relics (and reliquaries) Mechelen

Lazio Rieti Rieti S. Agostino1. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Medieval: Architecture, sculpture, painting. The church dates from the 13th century, and still possesses two gothic portals. The main portal, of the 14th century, contains a semicircular tympanum within which is a fresco of the Madonna and Child with S. Augustine and S. Nicholas of Bari, a work of the Sienese school from 1354. Above the lunette in the gable is a relief of the Lamb of God. The other medieval portal on one of the transept arms is less elaborate than the main portal, consisting of double-arcaded windows and a central round window above. Post-medieval: Architecture, sculpture, painting. The interior of the structure dates from the Baroque period (end 17th century). In a left side chapel is a cycle of frescoes dating from the 16th century, depicting Christ blessing. In a right side chapel is a cycle of scenes from the life of S. Augustine, dating from the 17th century. Above the altar of the left transept arm, is a paint

Vilnius. Cathedral, photo photography of Konstanty Villani - "Solomon court"; Zdanowscy, Edmund and Bolesław; Before 1939 (1930-00-00-1939-00-00);

Children play a church service, Anonymous, c. 1850 - c. 1880 stereograph Europe cardboard. photographic support albumen print other children's games. divine service ~ Christian churches Europe

Praying woman at the altar of Notre -Dame in Paris, Anonymous, 1858 - 1875 tissue stereograph Paris cardboard. paper albumen print altar. one person praying Our Lady

Photo production of (presumably) a print of Maria Magdalena at the foot of the cross, c. 1850 - c. 1870 photograph Part of album with photos of sights and landscapes in England and of art. England paper. photographic support albumen print crucified Christ with Mary Magdalene, who usually weeps and embraces the cross

Description: Procession to the Thanksgiving Service. Location: Hongkong, Hongkong Date: 1897 hongkong, asia, asiathroughalens

Altarable in the Grote Kerk in Vianen, Anonymous (Monumentenzorg) (Attributed to), 1897 photograph Big church photographic support. cardboard albumen print altar Big church

Tombstone Erected in Memory of The 33 Persons, Who Perished in The Abergele Railway Accident. North Wales. A. Findlow (British, active 1850s - 1860s)

Paul Preaching at Athens. Negretti & Zambra (British, active 1850 - 1899)

Chinese Joss House. 1, God of Southern Sea. 2, God of Sombre Heavens. 3, God of War.. Eadweard J. Muybridge (American, born England, 1830 - 1904)

Etching by an unknown engraver, 18th century, depicting the biblical figures Abraham and Hagar, highlighting gestures, attire, and setting.

Benediction in Georgia , Prisoners, Preaching, Clergy. George Bellows (1882-1925). Prints and Drawings

Church of the invalids - Funeral Canrobert. Burial of Marshal François Marcellin Certain of Canrobert (1809-1895), Church of the Invalides, 7th arrondissement, Paris. Church of the invalids - Funeral Canrobert. Burial of Marshal François Marcellin Certain of Canrobert (1809-1895), Church of the Invalides. Paris (VIIth ARR.). Photograph of Albert Brichaut. Gélatino-Chloride Draw Varnish, 1895.

Dimm Ludwig (1849-1928), Domkirche St. Marien, Fürstenwalde/Spree (without dat.): Organ tempore. Photo on paper, 36.4 x 30.5 cm (including scan edges)

Chinese Joss House. Guardian of the Temple.. Eadweard J. Muybridge (American, born England, 1830 - 1904)

Photo production of (presumably) a print to a painting by Titian, representing Christ and the adulterous woman, Anonymous, After Titian, c. 1870 - c. 1900 photograph Part of Reisalbum with photos of sights in Germany and Austria and of artworks. paper. photographic support albumen print Pharisees bring a woman accused of adultery before Christ (John 8:2-11)

1858 salt paper print by Hermann Seligmann depicting Mainz Cathedral, part of early 19th-century architectural photography.

Sunday School is out | Library of Congress

Relief on the pulpit of the Dom of Siena, representing the crucifixion of Christ, c. 1875 - c. 1900 photograph Dom cardboard. photographic support albumen print sculpture (+ relief ~ sculpture). interior of church. the crucifixion of Christ: Christ's death on the cross; Golgotha (Matthew 27:45-58; Mark 15:33-45; Luke 23:44-52; John 19:25-38). pulpit, ambo, chancel Dom

Confessional napolitain; Attributed to London Stereoscopic Company (active 1854 - 1890); about 1860; Hand colored Albumen silver print

Three recordings of ritual customs, possibly around a funeral, anonymous, c. 1950 - c. 1960 photograph photographic support gelatin silver print historical persons. ritual practices ~ non-Christian religions Dutch East Indies, The

Description: Band and Lantern Carriers. Location: Hong Kong Date: 1920-1930 Description: Bridal Chair. Location: Hong Kong Date: 1920-1930 Description: Legendary Characters in Procession. Location: Hong Kong Date: 1920-1930 Description: Typical Chinese Grave. Location: Hong Kong Date: 1920-1930 hongkong, asia, asiathroughalens

Grotte de la nativité, Bethlehem. Félix Bonfils, photographer (French, 1831 - 1885) 1867-1870 Altar and hanging incense burners within the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. (Recto) lower left, inscribed on the negative: "335 - Grotte de la nativité à Bethlehem" (Verso) lower left, in pencil: "L52.20 (Bon)"

Photo production of a print of a painting, representing Saint Bartholomeus, Agnes and Cecilia, Anonymous, After Master of the Bartolomeus altar, c. 1859 - in or before 1869 photograph photographic support albumen print the apostle Bartholomew; possible attributes: book, devil or dragon at feet, knife, scroll, flayed skin, staff. the virgin martyr Agnes of Rome; possible attributes: lamb, ring. the virgin martyr Cecilia of Rome; possible attributes: falcon, musical instruments, organ, wreath of roses and lilies

Iveme Station, Jesus meets his very expensive mother ..

Jerusalem. Holy Grafkerk Illustration of the Interior with Centreage The Holy Grave

Photo production of a painting by Christ in a forest, Laurens Lodewijk Kleijn (attributed to), after Laurens Lodewijk Kleijn, c. 1865 - c. 1900 glass wet collodion negative picture, painting. Christ

Image of (presumably) the hope with an anchor and a child figure, c. 1875 - c. 1900 photograph cardboard. photographic support albumen print monument, statue. Hope, 'Spes'; 'Speranza divina e certa' (Ripa) ~ one of the Three Theological Virtues. parts of ship's exterior: anchor. child

A New Knocker to the Monastery Door...

Pueblo of Cochiti, New Mexico. Descriptive views of the American continent. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. New Mexico, Indians of North America , New Mexico, Pueblo Indians, Pueblos

'Suffer little children to come unto me' , Prayer, Bedtime, Children

Freemason ritual: Men cross swords above other man, Alfred Silvester (attributed to), 1855 - 1864 tissue stereograph London photographic support. paper. cardboard albumen print / cutting / perforating ritual objects and ritual means ~ Freemasonry

Farewell to the angel; History of Tobias. Archangel Rafael says goodbye to Tobias and Tobit. The men are surrounded by vases and crates with coins; Gifts that Tobias and Tobit offered the travel companion as a sign of thanks. On the right in the background the angel disappears into the air. In the undermaster a four-line Latin text.

Dome Painting, Old Trousseau Chapel Demolie in 1905, Paris (XIIth Arr.) Painting of the dome, old trousseau chapel demolished in 1905. Paris (12th arrest). 1905. Photography of the French photographic union.

Dumanet thoroughly prefers the Turkish bath to the bath to four under; Dumanet to the seragl ..

Location: Burma Date: 1903 burma

Interior of the Heilig Grafkerk in Jerusalem, fourteenth Stations of the Cross, Félix Bonfils, 1867 - 1885 photograph This photo is part of an album. Jerusalem paper albumen print interior of church Holy grave church

Confessional chairs in the Sint -Michielskerk in Leuven, Jules Hippolyte Quéval, 1866 - 1870 stereograph Louvain cardboard. paper albumen print symbols of confession St. Michielskerk

Photo production of a painting, representing Faust sees Marguerite leaving the church, Anonymous, After Liezenmayer, c. 1875 - c. 1890 cabinet photograph Amsterdam cardboard. photographic support albumen print (scenes from) specific works of literature: Goethe, Faust. leaving the church after service

Altaar van de Santa Maria Maggiore te Rome, new photographic society, c. 1900 - c. 1910 stereograph Santa Maria Maggiore cardboard. photographic support gelatin silver print altar with altar-piece. interior of church

Church of the Mediator Providence, R.I. , Festive decorations, Interiors, Unitarian Universalist churches, Church of the Mediator Providence, R.I.

Inquiry of the foundation of Pius Welo, in Mokotów near Warsaw - fragment of the model room visible, among others Model of the "Jesus doomed to" Mier "Jesus" to the station and the road of the cross in Jasna Góra; Karoli, Aleksander (1838-1916); 1905 (1905-00-00-1905-00-00);Częstochowa (Śląskie Voivodeship), Way of the Cross, Mokotów (Warsaw - District), Weloński, Pius (1849-1931), Weloński, Pius (1849-1931) - collection, foundry, studio, workshop of artists, sculptors' studios, sculpture (artist .), Polish sculpture, religious sculpture

Interior Van de Tellskapelle; The chapel of Guillaume Tell on the lake of the quarter cantons. Swiss. (1) ..

The Archangel Michael - painting in the Chapel of the Archangel, St. Peter's Church, Rome , Oil paintings, Angels, Religious articles

Madonna van Michelangelo in the Neues Museum, Berlin, Sophus Williams, after Michelangelo, 1877 stereograph Berlin cardboard. paper albumen print monument, statue. Madonna: i.e. Mary with the Christ-child. permanent exhibition, museum new museum

Prayer with the last supper.

Scene in church: Christening ceremony ..

Description: Kumasihene with his immediate Elders in position awaiting His Excellency's visit. The Golden Stool can be seen on his immediate left. Date: 31 January 1935 goldenstool, africa

Japanese men and women, seated during ritual, anonymous, 1850 - 1880 Photograph. visit card This photo is part of an album. photographic support. cardboard albumen print anonymous historical persons portrayed in a group, in a group-portrait. ritual practices ~ non-Christian religions. sitting on the ground

The Empty Crib.. Strohmeyer & Wyman

Statue of Faith, for Plymouth Monument. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Massachusetts, Plymouth (Mass.)

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