Historical Religious Performances

Depictions of religious themes featuring actors in dramatic scenes, including the resurrection of Christ and a praying hermit, in a classical artistic style.

Beeld van de Madonna, anonymous, c. 1880 - in or before 1881 photomechanical print Barcelona paper collotype Madonna: i.e. Mary with the Christ-child. sculpture

Reproduction of the resurrection by Albrecht Dürer, Simonau & Tooey, After Albrecht Dürer, c. 1866 - in or before 1871 photomechanical print maker: Brusselsafter print by: Neurenberg paper Passion of Christ. Christ, usually holding a banner, arises from the grave; often combined with sleeping and/or frightened soldiers

The resurrection, Carl Stockmann, c. 1885 - in or before 1890 photomechanical print Oberammergau paper collotype Resurrection of Christ. group of actors, troupe; actors on the stage

Reproduction of the instructions of Christ by Anthony Van Dyck, Joseph Maes, after Anthony Van Dyck, c. 1872 - In or Before 1877 photomechanical print Antwerp paper lamentation over the dead Christ by his relatives and friends (Christ usually without crown of thorns)

Reproduction of a print from a praying hermit to Gerard Dou, Anonymous, After Gerard Dou, c. 1870 - in or before 1875 photomechanical print paper anchorite, hermit

Whose gates, wood, anonymous, after Paul Delaroche, c. 1860 - in or before 1865 photograph photographic support albumen print 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)

Photo production of a painting, representing Frithiof creates a stake in the temple of Baldr, Friedrich Bruckmann, after Knut Ekwall, c. 1874 - c. 1884 photograph photographic support albumen print temple, shrine ~ Germanic and Scandiavian religions. kindling a fire

Image of Mary with Christ as a child, in the church of Houthulst, Belgium, Joseph Casier, c. 1891 - In or Before 1896 photomechanical print Houthulst paper collotype Madonna: Mary sitting or enthroned, the Christ-child in her lap (or in front of her bosom) (Mary sometimes represented half-length) Houthulst

Beeld van de Madonna, anonymous, c. 1880 - in or before 1881 photomechanical print Barcelona paper collotype Madonna: i.e. Mary with the Christ-child. sculpture

Photo production of a print, representing Christ bears the cross. .

Thuparama dagaba, Henry William Cave, 1896 photomechanical print Anuradhapura paper Woodburygravure temple, shrine ~ Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism Thuparamaya

Photo production of a print to a fresco of the anointing of David to king by Rafaël for the loggias in the Vatican; Davids Salbung. .

Copper engraving by Marten de Vos showing St. Bernard with tools and Christ on the cross, including the death of St. Bernard, created 1599, depicting saints and religious symbolism.

Photo production from a print to a painting, representing the cross, Negretti & Zambra, after Peter Paul Rubens, after Anonymous, c. 1853 - In or Before 1863 photograph photographic support albumen print descent from the cross: Christ is taken down from the cross, usually by Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathaea who are standing on the ladders (both arms of Christ detached)

Photo production of a painting by Lambert Sustris, representing a Noli Me Tangere, Anonymous, After Lambert Sustris, c. 1862 - in or before 1872 photomechanical print Lille paper Mary Magdalene kneeling before Christ, who is usually represented as a gardener with a hoe and/or a spade; 'Noli me tangere'

Interieur van de St. Cross Church te Winchester, William Savage, c. 1863 - in or before 1868 photograph Winchester photographic support albumen print interior of church Winchester

Photo production from a print to a painting of the Annunciation by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, Gustav Schauer, After Anonymous, After Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, c. 1850 - in or before 1860 photograph Berlin photographic support albumen print the Annunciation: Mary sitting

Photo production from a print to a painting by Antonius from Padua with a child through Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, Gustav Schauer, after Anonymous, After Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, c. 1850 - in or before 1860 photograph Berlin photographic support albumen print the Franciscan monk Antony of Padua; possible attributes: ass, book, crucifix, flowered cross, flaming heart, infant Christ (on book), lily

Photo production from a print to a painting, representing the Madonna with the veil, E. Hufnagel, after Pierre Guillaume Metzmacher, after Rafaël, c. 1855 - in or before 1860 photograph photographic support albumen print 'ablactatio'; Christ not drinking, Mary's breast bare ~ Madonna-representations. veil

Scepter, crown, box, sword and the misbook from the royal chapel of the cathedral of Granada, Anonymous, c. 1883 - In or Before 1893 photomechanical print Granada paper hacking and thrusting weapons: sword. missal. (liturgical) equipment of church

Photo production of a painting of a woman who sorts out textile for a wedding dress by William Mulready; Choosing the wedding gown. .

Native bazaar at Anuradhapura, Henry William Cave, 1896 photomechanical print Anuradhapura paper market

Reproduction of the caption by Albrecht Dürer, Simonau & Tooey, After Albrecht Dürer, c. 1866 - in or before 1871 photomechanical print maker: Brusselsafter print by: Neurenberg paper Passion of Christ. the kiss of Judas: accompanied by soldiers with torches and lanterns, he kisses Christ

Photo production of the re-establishment of worship in the Onze-Lieve-Vrouwkerk in Antwerp by Baron Henri Leys, Joseph Maes, after Henri Leys (Baron), c. 1855 - in or before 1860 photograph photographic support albumen print interior of church

Photo production of a design of a praying man, with behind him a soldier, anonymous, c. 1862 - in or before 1867 photograph photographic support albumen print one person praying. private soldier

Photo production of a painting, representing an altar boy with an incense barrel, anonymous, c. 1850 - in or before 1860 photograph photographic support albumen print organization, functionaries and dignitaries in Roman Catholic church; clergy in general. incensation of the altar. incense used in the church

Copper engraving and etching by Bernard Picart between 1723 and 1743 depicting a death ritual of South American people, showing figures, ceremonial gestures, artifacts, and cultural attire.

Reproduction of a painting of a portrait of Chanoine de St. Norbert by Hans Memling, Joseph Maes, after Hans Memling, c. 1872 - In or Before 1877 photomechanical print Antwerp paper one person praying

Copper engraving and etching by Isidore Stanislas Henri Helman, created around 1788, depicting children in front of an altar within a temple scene, accompanied by text.

Photo production of a painting, representing Mary appears on Saint Bernardus of Clairvaux, Anonymous, After Filippino Lippi, c. 1880 - in or before 1890 photomechanical print Boston paper Bernard of Clairvaux, Cistercian monk and abbot; possible attributes: beehive, chained dragon, crucifix, cross with instruments of the Passion, (three) mitre at his feet, white dog. miracles, appearances, and legends ~ Mary

Two decorations of the royal pew in the St Michael in Cornhill, Anonymous, c. 1857 - in or before 1867 photograph Left: a coat of arms and a crown, right: the monogram of Victoria. St Michael photographic support albumen print bench. coat of arms (as symbol of the state, etc.)

Group portrait of four brothers of the St. Cross Church, William Savage, c. 1863 - in or before 1868 photograph Winchester photographic support albumen print anonymous historical persons portrayed in a group, in a group-portrait Winchester

Photo production from a print to the Darmstadt Madonna by Hans Holbein, Anonymous, After Hans Holbein (II), c. 1861 - In or Before 1871 photomechanical print paper Madonna: i.e. Mary with the Christ-child

Copper engraving and etching by Bernard Picart from 1722 depicting a death ritual of indigenous peoples in Peru, showing figures, ceremonial objects, gestures, and cultural attire.

Photo production of a print, representing the resurrection of Christ, Anonymous, c. 1856 - in or before 1866 photograph photographic support albumen print Christ, usually holding a banner, arises from the grave; often combined with sleeping and/or frightened soldiers

Copper engraving by Johannes Valdor the Elder depicting St. Paul and the head of John, produced between 1607 and 1632, showing Flemish religious iconography and figure composition.

Photo production of a drawing, representing nobility plays chess against the bishop of Bamberg; Adelheid ..

Hinge and the straly work of the main altar of the final chapel of Lužany, Anonymous, c. 1890 - in or before 1895 photomechanical print Prague paper ornament derived from plant forms

Photo production of a painting with the cross-taking through Julius Rotermund; Christ MOURNED on Being tasks down from the cross. .

Photo production from a print to a fresco from Giotto, representing the lephon of Francis of Assisi by Clara by Assisi, Anonymous, After Giotto de Bondone, c. 1860 - in or before 1870 photograph Assisi photographic support carbon print the virgin and foundress of the Order of Minoresses (or Poor Clares), Clare of Assisi; possible attributes: book, cross, flaming horn, lily, monstrance, palm-branch, pastoral staff, rosary. founder of the Order of Friars Minor (Franciscans), Francis(cus) of Assisi; possible attributes: book, crucifix, lily, skull, stigmata

Photo production from an engraving to a painting of two praying girls, Godfrey Wordsworth Turner, After Anonymous, c. 1866 - in or before 1871 photomechanical print paper Print, e.g.: Engraving, Etching, Lithograph. (private) prayer; 'ORATION', 'Prayers', 'Prayers to God' (Ripa)

Interior of the Sint-Pietersbasiliek in Vatican City, Anonymous, c. 1852 - c. 1862 photograph St. Peter's basilica photographic support gelatin silver print interior of church. parts of church interior: choir St. Peter's basilica

O sweet and blessed country, shall I ever see thy face , anonymous, after Lafou, c. 1860 - in or before 1865 photograph photographic support albumen print guardian angel. snakes. child

Photo production from a print to a painting by Maria with child by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, Gustav Schauer, After Anonymous, After Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, c. 1850 - in or before 1860 photograph Berlin photographic support albumen print Madonna: i.e. Mary with the Christ-child

Photo production of La Priere by Edmond Fierlants, Edmond Fierlants, After Hieronymus Wierix, c. 1855 - in or before 1860 photograph photographic support albumen print angels singing, making music. Christ praying (in general), e.g.: in the wilderness

Etching by an unidentified monogrammist depicting a saint, showing iconographic elements, figure, and religious attributes from mid-15th to mid-19th century.

View of an oji shrine near Tokyo; Sanctuaire et portiques a oji, près de tokio. .

Photo production of a painting of Jesus falling under the cross by Peter Paul Rubens, Edmond Fierlants, after Peter Paul Rubens, c. 1864 - in or before 1869 photograph photographic support albumen print carrying of the cross: Christ bearing the cross, alone or with the help of others (e.g. Simon the Cyrenian)

Photo production from a print to a painting, representing Mary with child and Saint Anna, E. Hufnagel, After Narcisse Lecomte, After Rafaël, c. 1855 - in or before 1860 photograph photographic support albumen print Madonna: i.e. Mary with the Christ-child. Anna, mother of Mary; possible attributes: book, Christ-child, lily, Virgin Mary

View of an image of a crucified Jesus with trees in the background, Heinrich Bachmann, c. 1897 - in Or Before 1902 photomechanical print paper 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)

Photo production of Le Retour d'Igypt by Edmond Fierlants, Edmond Fierlants, After Hieronymus Wierix, c. 1855 - in or before 1860 photograph photographic support albumen print flight into Egypt and miracles during the journey

Photo productions of prints to frescoes with performances by David who is anointed as king and David in fight with Goliath by Rafaël for the loggias in the Vatican, Gustav Schauer, After Anonymous, After Rafaël, c. 1851 - In or Before 1861 photograph Berlin photographic support albumen print David made king in Hebron. David fighting Goliath

The "Virgin's tree." At the time of the inauguration of the Suez Canal this tree was presented to the Empress Eugénie by the Khedive. The garden in which it stands is watered by means of a double sakîyeh supplied from a reservoir fed by springs.. Fenn, Harry (1838-1911). Prints, Illustrations. 1881 - 1884. Dorot Jewish Division. Women , Egypt, Trees , Egypt, Veils, Eating & drinking , Egypt

Photo production of the Annunciation by Rogier van der Weyden, Edmond Fierlants, After Rogier van der Weyden, c. 1856 - in or before c. 1861 photograph Brussels photographic support albumen print the Annunciation: Mary kneeling

Photo production from a print to a painting, representing the transfiguration, anonymous, After Rafaël, c. 1882 - in or before 1887 photograph photographic support albumen print the Transfiguration: Moses and Elijah appear on either side of Christ on Mount Tabor (Matthew 17:1-13; Mark 9:2-13; Luke 9:28-36)

Copper engraving by Léonard Gaultier, 1581-1641, showing the four Evangelists together with iconographic symbols, facial features, attire, and compositional balance.

Photo production of a print, representing Saint Mary under the cross, Anonymous, c. 1856 - in or before 1866 photograph photographic support albumen print crucified Christ with Mary Magdalene, who usually weeps and embraces the cross - DD - the three crosses

Unknown men for a temple in a forest, Michel Berthaud, c. 1890 - in or before 1895 photomechanical print paper collotype adult man. forest, wood. temple, shrine ~ Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism

Photo production of Le Concert des Anges by Edmond Fierlants, Edmond Fierlants, After Hieronymus Wierix, c. 1855 - in or before 1860 photograph photographic support albumen print angels singing, making music

Two decorations of a patterns in the St Michael in Cornhill, Anonymous, c. 1857 - in or before 1867 photograph Left: a coat of arms, right: lilies. St Michael photographic support albumen print bench. coat of arms (as symbol of the state, etc.). flowers: lily

Interior of the Sint-Pietersbasiliek in Vatican City, with a view of the Bernini's canopy. .

Japanese kite and stilts. .

Photo production of a print, representing Adam and Eva eating with the Archangel Rafaël, Anonymous, After John Martin, c. 1866 - in or before 1876 photomechanical print United Kingdom paper Adam and Eve in paradise (before the Fall). the Archangel Raphael. eating

Etching by Rembrandt (1626-1669) showing the Epiphany festival with three oriental figures and a small goldsmith, using line etching technique.

Chapel of Calvary in of Saint -Roch church, Jean Baptiste Arnout, After Anonymous, 1839 - in or before 1840 Paris paper Saint-Roch church Paris paper Saint-Roch church

Stained glass window in the Église Saint-Étienne-du-Mont in Paris, depicted angels who appear before Abraham and the fire in Sodom, Adolphe Braun & Cie., C. 1878 - in or before 1883 photomechanical print Paris paper collotype church-window, e.g. rose-window Saint-Étienne-du-Mont church

Photo production of a print, representing three angels, Anonymous, c. 1865 - in or before 1870 photograph photographic support albumen print angels

Rock temple at Dambulla. .

View of an altar in the San Sisto in Piacenza, Italy, E. Fiorentini, c. 1890 - in or before 1895 photomechanical print San Sisto paper collotype fixed altar San Sisto

Twee kazuifels, anonymous, c. 1873 - in or before 1878 photograph photographic support albumen print liturgical vestments, canonicals

Photo production of a painting, representing a scene in a church. .

Photo production of the painting Madonna delle Seggiola by Rafaël, Hanns Hanfstaengl, After Rafaël, c. 1854 - in or before 1864 photograph photographic support albumen print Madonna: i.e. Mary with the Christ-child. picture, painting

Pietà ..

Photo production of the painting La Vierge à l'Enfant et Saint Joseph by Rafaël, Ch. Müller & Co, c. 1861 - In or Before 1866 photograph paper albumen print picture, painting. Holy Family, and derived representations

Copper engraving and etching by Bernard Picart from 1722 depicting various scenes of Catholic religious services, showing priests, altars, and ritual actions.

Photo production of a print to the middle panel of the Lamb of God. .

Photo productions from prints to frescoes with performances of Moses receiving the Ten Commandments and views the Golden Calf by Rafaël for the loggias in the Vatican, Gustav Schauer, After Anonymous, After Rafaël, c. 1851 - In or Before 1861 photograph Berlin photographic support albumen print Moses receives the tables of the law from God. adoration of the golden calf (which may be standing on a pillar, and is sometimes depicted as a dragon)

Photo production of a painting of a woman on the back seen for a appearance of Christ in the sky, Anonymous, After Bernhard Plockhorst, c. 1874 - in or before 1884 photomechanical print paper collotype Christ

Copper engraving and etching by Bernard Picart depicting various scenes of a Catholic service, created in 1723.

Carpet with an image of the Madonna, Anonymous, c. 1880 - in or before 1881 photomechanical print Barcelona paper collotype carpet, rug. Madonna: i.e. Mary with the Christ-child

Man, presumably a priest, working in a vegetable garden, Henri Magron, c. 1885 - in or before 1895 photomechanical print paper collotype priest (Roman Catholic). garden

Photo production of a painting, representing Christ and his disciples in the court of Getsemane, Anonymous, c. 1883 - in or before 1888 photograph photographic support albumen print the arrest of Christ ~ Garden of Gethsemane

Photo production of a print, representing (presumably) Christ with a chalice, anonymous, c. 1856 - in or before 1866 photograph photographic support albumen print Christ with chalice, and bread or Host

Unknown man on a donkey, face on a pagoda, unknown man with a workhorse and face on a pagoda, anonymous, c. 1892 - in or before 1897 photomechanical print paper ass, donkey. places and objects of worship ~ Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism. machine driven by human or animal power

Photo production of a print, representing the transfer, c. 1871 - In or Before 1881 photomechanical print paper collotype the Transfiguration: Moses and Elijah appear on either side of Christ on Mount Tabor (Matthew 17:1-13; Mark 9:2-13; Luke 9:28-36)

Triptych in enamel with crucifixion of Christ, Anonymous, c. 1871 - In or Before 1876 photomechanical print cardboard 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)

Polyptics from ivory with Maria with child and various religious representations, anonymous, c. 1871 - In or Before 1876 photomechanical print cardboard Madonna: i.e. Mary with the Christ-child

Geisha, or singing girls. .

Portrait of an unknown woman in traditional costumes from Syria, Anonymous, c. 1876 - in or before 1886 photograph photographic support albumen print anonymous historical person portrayed - BB - woman. folk costume, regional costume. veil

Samaritans at prayer on Mount Gerizim. .

Christ before king Herod, Carl Stockmann, c. 1885 - in or before 1890 photomechanical print Oberammergau paper collotype Christ before King Herod; sometimes a gorgeous robe is brought (Luke 23:8-11). group of actors, troupe; actors on the stage

Photo reproduction of a drawing, representing Reverend Evans reprimanded Mr. Kershaw and Mr. Bissell to their clothing choice in the chapel ..

Kloostergang in the monastery of Agios Stefanos in the Meteora, Frédéric Boissonnas, c. 1905 - In or Before 1910 photomechanical print MeteoraBerlin paper collotype parts of church interior: ambulatory Klooster van agios stefanos

Ivory Greek triptych, representing the crucifixion of Christ and Saints; Greek Triptych, Probably of the Eleventh Century. .

After the mass, anonymous, c. 1888 - in or before 1893 photomechanical print Vienna paper Holy Mass (divine service, especially of Roman Catholic Church). adult woman

Retabel, anonymous, c. 1871 - in or before 1876 photomechanical print cardboard altar with dossel (dorsal), 'reredos', altar-screen, retable

Vier musicerende shintopriesters te Nara, in or after 1882 - in or before 1883 photomechanical print Nara paper collotype priest ~ Shinto. Shinto. musical instruments; group of musical instruments Nara

Ruin of the interior of the Rosslyn Chapel; Roslin Chapel, Interior. .

Two men sitting at the largest menhir of Kaulon. .

Photo production of a painting, representative Christ leaves the praetorium. .

Copper engraving and etching by Jacques Bouillard between 1764 and 1806 depicting Joseph teaching the Christ child, showing figures in a religious educational scene.

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