Historical Religious Events

Artistic portrayals of significant historical religious gatherings and events, featuring scenes of leaders, battles, and biblical stories.

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The meeting of Francis I and Henry VIII at the Field of the Cloth of Gold in 1520

The Conversion of St Paul, by Jacopo da Montagnana, 15th Century, fresco. Italy: Veneto: Belluno: Santo Stefano church: Cesa Chapel. Whole artwork. Soldiers horses St Paul conversion fortified city/town hill God

Rudolf of Habsburg receives the news of his election as king of Germany, 1273, (1936). Creator: Unknown.

Christ Carrying the Cross, detail from Passion and Resurrection of Christ, fresco by Andrea Di Bonaiuto, Spanish Chapel in Santa Maria Novella Principal Dominican church in Florence, Italy Christ Carrying the Cross, detail from Passion and Resurrection of Christ, fresco by Andrea Di Bonaiuto, Spanish Chapel in Santa Maria Novella Principal Dominican church in Florence, Italy Copyright: xZoonar.com/ZvonimirxAtletix 20178089

Boabdil (1460-1527), the last Nasrid ruler of Granada, gives the keys of the city to the Catholic Kings. Lithograph by J. Parra Bachiller reproducing a scene from the choir stalls of the Cathedral of Toledo.

The Legend of Saint Romuald', 16th century. From the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow, Russia.

Pope Urban II preaching the first crusade in the market place of Clermont, France, 27 November 1095. Pope Urban II, c.1035 - 1099, aka Odo of Châtillon or Otho de Lagery. Head of the Catholic Churc

Soldiers at the Crucifixion, detail, 1505-7

Procession with the Place de Greve in Paris in the background, a copy of miniature from the missal by Jouvenal desUrsins, France 1450.

I CONCILIO DE NICEA CELEBRADO EL 325 CONVOCADO POR CONSTANTINO I - FRESCO - SIGLO XVI - I CONCILIO ECUMENICO. Location: IGLESIA DE SAN MARTINO IN MON. Rome. ITALIA.

Spain (1741). Procession of the Virgin of Mercy in Plaza de la Cebada of Madrid (21st May). The Holy Sacrament is led under the canopy to the tabernacle of the main altar of the new church of Santa MarÕa de Gracia. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. Museo de Historia.

Adoration of Christ Child by Wilhelm Stetter, Oil on wood, 1526, 1487-1552, Usa, Baltimore, Walters Art Museum, 87,3x54

Christ carrying the Cross by Beuckelaer, Joachim (ca. 1533-1574) / National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo / Early Netherlandish Art / 1562 / The Netherlands / Oil on wood / Bible / 96,5x79

'St Ursula Shrine, Departure from Basle', Detail, 1489. Artist: Hans Memling

Investiture of a knight, early 16th century

VARALLO, ITALY - June 2020: the Sacro Monte at Varallo comprises 45 chapels inserted into the large monumental complexes Nazareth, Bethlehem, Pilates house, Calvary, Sepulchre and Parellas house populated by more than 800 life size painted statues, t

Journey of Jesus Christ to Calvary c.1460

Jan Brueghel the Elder (1568-1625). Flemish painter, Crucifixion of Christ, 1594. Detail. Alte Pinakothek. Munich. Germany.

Native Americans carry their future queen on a palanquin. In front of them walk men playing musical instruments like a trumpet, followed by woman carrying baskets of fruit and soldiers with spears. Two men fan her with air and the bearers hold forked sticks. Contains tattoos, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original from the period

entrada de las tropas cristianas a la ciudad musulmana de Mallorca, fragmento de la predela pintada por Rafel Mòger, retablo de Sant Jordi , Museo diocesano de Mallorca, Palma,Mallorca, balearic islands, Spain.

The Passion of Christ, 1471, by Hans Memling (ca 1430-1494), oil on panel, 57x92 cm.

Germany: 'King Sigismund in the Court Church of Lucerne, 1417', watercolour drawing from the Luzerner Schilling by Diebold Schilling the Younger (1460-1515), c. 1513. Sigismund (1368-1437) was the son of Emperor Charles IV and younger brother of King Wenceslaus. He led the last West European Crusade, the Crusade of Nicopolis, in 1396, leading a combined Christian army against the Turks. He was elected as King of Germany in 1411 after the death of King Rupert. He also became King of Bohemia in 1419 and managed to be crowned King of Italy in 1431. Sigismund marched into Rome and was crowned Holy Roman Emperor in 1433.

Christ carrying the Cross. Date/Period: 1562. Painting. Oil on panel oil on panel. Height: 965 mm (37.99 in); Width: 790 mm (31.10 in). Author: JOACHIM BEUCKELAER.

Embassy to Michael Fyodorovich 1911. Located in the a house of Archimandrite. Holy Monastery of Jacob

Saint John the Evangelist Resurrecting Drusiana, fresco by Filippino Lippi in the Strozzi Chapel of the Santa Maria Novella Principal Dominican church in Florence, Italy Saint John the Evangelist Resurrecting Drusiana, fresco by Filippino Lippi in the Strozzi Chapel of the Santa Maria Novella Principal Dominican church in Florence, Italy Copyright: xZoonar.com/ZvonimirxAtletix 20168137

This illustration shows the city of Paris in 1590, during the time of the French Wars of Religion, the Protestant Reformation. The Catholic League, also known as the Holy League, played a key role. The League wanted to eliminate Protestants and also Henry III. Pope Sixtus V, Philip II of Spain, and the Jesuits all supported the League. Shown in this illustration, dating to the 1880s, are various peoples in Paris at the time. The League was founded by Henry I, Duke of Guise. A religious fanatic killed the Protestant Henry III in 1589. His successor, Henry of Navarre, converted to Catholicism.

Procession of Our Lady of Grace in the Cebada Square (Madrid), ca.1741, by Manuel de Chozas (18th century). History Museum. Madrid. Spain.

Celebration of the Abolition of Slavery 1865 Artist Unknown Woodcut print Collection of Archiv for Kunst & Geschichte, Berlin, Germany

Illustration titled the 'Siege of Jerusalem' depicting the conquest of Jerusalem in the First Crusade. Dated 13th Century

Crucifixion by Luca Signorelli, Tempera and oil on wood, 1504-1505, circa 1441-1523, U.S.A., Washington, National Gallery of Art, 72,5x101,3

CRONICAS DE LAS CRUZADAS - ASEDIO A UNA CIUDAD - MANUSCRITO DEL SIGLO XV - Conj 77229. Author: DREUX JEAN. Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. WIEN. AUSTRIA.

INDIOS HACIENDO LA PRUEBA DE INMORTALIDAD DEL BLANCO CON SALCEDO - SIGLO XVI.

'Jesus on the Road to Calvary', late 15th/early 16th century. Artist: Michael Sittow

Jonathan Destroys the Temple of Dago. Bible Illustrations of Gustave Dore. 1 Maccabees 10: 83-89. Colored engraving.

The Journey of the Magi Sassetta (1394-1450 Italian) Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City

19 martires gorkomienses en holanda, capilla de los martires Gorkomienses, Sant Francesc. siglo XIII.Palma, Mallorca.Islas Baleares. Spain.

Burning of Stamp Act, Boston, Massachussetts, USA, 1765

Das Opfer des Melchisedek anonymes 18. Jahrhundert Sacrifice of Melchizedek anonymous 18th century, Eivissa Cathedral, D alt Vila, Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain detail Copyright: xZoonar.com/TOLOxBALAGUERx 22834790

Berengaria (1179-1246) queen of Castile renounces the crown for the benefit of his son, future Fernando III (1199-1252). Seville. Spain.

A procession with figures carrying swords and shields. Painting by a Chinese artist, ca. 1850.

Jesus on the road to Calvary. Jesus, wearing crown of thorns carrying his cross, urged on by soldier. Michiel Sittow (1469-1525). Oil on wood.

Departure for the Hajj or Holy Journey Illustration From "La Vie de Mohammed, Prophete d'Allah" Etienne Dinet (1861-1929 French)

Carlos Luis de Ribera y Fieve / 'La toma de Granada', 1890. Museum: CATEDRAL DE BURGOS, BURGOS, SPAIN. Catholic Monarchs. FERDINAND II OF ARAGON. ISABELLA I OF CASTILE.

Ferdinand III (c.1201-1252), called Ferdinand the Saint. King of Castile and Leon. Surrender of Seville. Ferdinand III triumphal entry into the city. Engraving, 19th century. Colored.

Procession of the reliquary of Saint Januarius, patron saint of Naples and Benevento, detail

A mythical Old Testament story in 15th century style Date: 15th century

France. Wars of Religion. Procession of the Holy League in Paris (February 4, 1593), catholic militia created to fight Huguenots. Painting. FRANCE. ‘LE-DE-FRANCE. YVELINES. Versailles. Palace of Versailles.

Jesus on the Road to Calvary Michael Sittow (ca.1469-1525 Flemish) Oil on wood Pushkin Museum of Fine Art, Moscow

St. Louis Before Damietta, Egypt 6th Crusade Gustave Dore (1832-1883 French)

French manuscript the twelve churches in honour of the twelve Apostles. The construction of the large church in the foreground started at the east end, whilst the chancel is already finished, consecrated and in use. Dated 15th Century

Fall of Christ under the cross - Mathis Gothart Grünewald, circa 1523

The proclamation of King George I. who was proclaimed King of Great Britain and Ireland after Queen Anne suffered a stroke and died on August 1. 1714. George was crowned on October 20 in Westminster Abbey. England. digital reproduction of a historical original

Emmanuel's second entry into Mansoul. From the book ""The Holy War' by John Bunyan,from late 19th century edition.

Conversion of Paul, by Pieter Bruegel the Elder, 1567, 16th Century, oil on wood, 108 x 156 cm

retablo de las Almas, siglo XVII, Convento de Santo Domingo, Inca, Mallorca, balearic islands, Spain.

Life of St. Nicholas, two-winged high altar of St. Nicholas Church by Hermen Rode, Tallinn, Estonia, Tallinn, Estonia, Europe

Vasily I visits his father-in-law, Vytautas the Great. Medieval illumination. Vasily I Dmitriyevich (1371 - 1425) Grand Prince of Moscow (r. 1389--1425), heir of Dmitry Donskoy (r. 1359--1389). He ruled as a Golden Horde vassal between 1389-1395, and again in 1412-1425.

CONQUISTA DE MEXICO - DETALLE DE LA ENTRADA DE MOCTEZUMA EN MEXICO - ENCONCHADO - 1698. Author: JUAN y MIGUEL GONZALEZ PINTORES siglo XVII. Location: MUSEO DE AMERICA-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN.

The festival of the goddess of reason in Paris in 1793; the cult of reason, French Culte de la Raison, belonged, like other revolutionary cults, to an ensemble of civil religious festivals and beliefs during the French Revolution, ca. 1885, historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original.

Bishop of Wile Ski Hozjusz and Zygmunt August; Suchodolski, January (1797-1875); 1848 (1848-00-00-1848-00-00);State Art collections (Warsaw - 1922-1939) - collections, Zygmunt II August (Polish King - 1520-1572), bishops, banners, royal procession, message (provenance), knights, historical scenes, genre scenes in cities, castles (architect .)

Wonderful bread multiplication; Troyen, Rombout Van (CA 1605-1655); around 1640 (1635-00-00-1645-00-00);Wonderful multiplication of bread (iconogr.), Jesus Christ, New Testament (Bible), Dutch painting, religious painting, religious scenes

Developing New Lands by Russians by Claudius Vasilevich Lebedev, 1904, (1852-1916), Russia, Vologda, Vologda Regional Art Gallery

Arrival of Charles V & Pope Clement VII in Bologna for the Emperor's Coronation Juan de la Corte (ca.1585-1660 Flemish) Oil on canvas Museo de Santa Cruz, Toledo, Spain

Minin's appeal to Nizhny Novgorod in 1611

The Prophet Nathan confronts King David with artist on left

Fresco of the Israelites crossing the Red Sea, 14th century. Artist: Bartolo di Fredi

procesion en Santa Gertrudis, oleo sobre tela, Narcís Puget Viñas, museo Puget, can Comasema, casa del siglo XV, Ibiza, balearic islands, Spain.

Alfons XIII. From Spain 1886-1941, which became officially of legal age at the age of 16 at the age of 16, the Pope presented the future brides standing in addition to his mother standing by the Pope. Married 1906 Victoria Eugenie von Battenburg. Print, New York, 1902.

Treaty of Karlowitz. Signed on January 26, 1699 in the Serbian city of Karlowitz (Sremski Karlovci current) between the Ottoman Empire and the Holy League of 1684. Engraving. Colored.

SANTIAGO CELEBRANDO LA SANTA MISA. Author: MENDOZA. Location: ABADIA DEL SACROMONTE, GRANADA, SPAIN.

SANTIAGO APOSTOL CELEBRANDO EL SACRO SANTO SACRIFICIO EN ESPAÑA CON SAN CECILIO. Location: ABADIA DEL SACROMONTE. GRANADA. SPAIN. Apóstol Santiago el Mayor.

14th century International Gothic fresco showing Festival of Life after the bath in the Fountain of Youth

SANTIAGO MATAMOROS EN LA BATALLA DE CLAVIJO - SIGLO XVI. Author: MATEO PEREZ DE ALESIO ( / 1628). Location: IGLESIA DE SANTIAGO. Sevilla. Seville. SPAIN. Apóstol Santiago el Mayor. APOSTOL SANTIAGO EN CLAVIJO. APOSTOL SANTIAGO-SANTIAGO MATAMOROS.

INAUGURACION DEL CONCILIO DE CONSTANZA 1378-1417 FIN CISMA OCCIDENTE. Author: FRED FAY.

The Miracle of the True Cross, by Tiepolo Giandomenico, 1750 - 1750, 18th Century, oil on canvas. Italy, Veneto, Venice, San Polo Church, Holy Crucifix Oratory. Whole artwork. The miracle of the True Cross.

Different kinds of people. Mexico 19th century.

Series of famous Italian town halls, Italy, Siena, Palazzo della Signoria, Triumphal Entry of Pope Pius II Aeneas Silvius Piccolomini, in Siena, 1458,...

Third Crusade

Procession of the Catholic League on the Place de Greve in Paris, 1590. Museum: Musee Des Beaux Arts, Burdeos, France. Author: FRANÇOIS BUNEL THE YOUNGER.

Saint Paul preaching in Athens, 1537, by Paul Luckner (16th century).

EDWARD VI rides to his coronation through the snow- covered streets of London Date: 20 February 1547

Calvary by Repin, Yury Ilyich (1877-1954)/ I. Repin Memorial Museum Penates near Sankt Petersburg/ 1920s-1930s/ Russia/ Oil on canvas/ Modern/ 183x220/ Bible

The Women of Rome Gathering at the Capitol - Pieter Isaacsz, circa 1600. Women from various countries and eras are seen storming the Capitol in ancient Rome in protest against a proposed ruling that would henceforth allow men to have two wives. This rumour had been spread by the young boy Papirius, seen standing at the far right between his mother (in yellow) and several senators (in red).

Triumph of the Church, Church Militant and Triumphant - Andrea di Bonaiuto da Firenze, circa 1365

I funerali di Buondelmonte (funeral of Buondelmonte), 1860

Brueghel / Carrying the Cross / Detail

Brueghel / Carrying the Cross / Detail

Adoration of the Magi, 1499, by Lorenzo Costa (1460-1535), oil on canvas, 75x181 cm.

Sultan Mahmud II Leaving The Bayezid Mosque, Constantinople, Mayer, Auguste (1805-1890)

Bull Dance, Mandan O-kee-pa Ceremony. oil on canvas. Date: 1832. Museum: Smithsonian American Art Museum.

The Banquet at Casa Nani in Giudecca, from the School of Pietro Longhi, 18th-19th Century.

The Parable of the Blind, 1568 (detail)

Chateau Life starting for the Promenade - The hostess is seen at the head of the cortege, riding a hackney, with a page in immediate attendance. To the right is the host dressed in green, the cavalcade being preceded by trumpets - Middle Age scene

E.GERMANY, DRESDEN, PROCESSION OF PRINCES ON OUTER WALL OF OLD ROYAL STABLES

The first Sejm of the Czycy, from the series "History of civilization in Poland"; Matejko, Jan (1838-1893); 1888 (1888-00-00-1888-00-00);Kazimierz II Righteous (King of Poland - 1138-1194), Purchase (provenance), Łęczyca (Łódź Voivodeship)

Altarpiece of Saint Peter of Terrassa, by Lluis Borrassa. 1411-1413. Egg tempera painting on wood. Detail of the Crucifixion panel. Monumental church complex of Sant Pere. Terrassa, province of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.

Old Germanic sacrificial festival, Germanic tribes, sacrifice, historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original.

JOHN BALL English rebel ; priest excommunicated for inflammatory sermons and leader of Peasant Revolt Date: - 1381

The Start of the Voyage that discovered Newfoundland - Departure of John and Sebastian Cabot, 1497

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