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Development of the mitre, 1121-1161, (1910). Early ecclesiastical dress. A depression in the centre of the mitre (bishops headgear), has caused a small knob to become apparent on either side
Abbot Elfnoth, 1020-1050, (1910). A 19th-century depiction after an 11th-century manuscript, showing Abbot Elfnoth (died 980 AD) presenting his book of prayer to St Augustine
Hedda of Winchester consecrates St Guthlac, late 12th century, (1843). Artist: Henry ShawHedda of Winchester consecrates St Guthlac, late 12th century, (1843). The bishop wears sacerdotal dress consisting of albe, tunic, dalmatic and chasuble. Guthlac lived 673-714 AD
An archbishop, late 12th century, (1843). Artist: Henry ShawAn archbishop, late 12th century, (1843). Archbishop in pontifical dress. The lower part of the alba is visible above the ankles, over this is the fringed tunic
Saint Germanus of Auxerre and Saint Genevieve of Paris, 1630. Artist: Laurent de la HyreSaint Germanus of Auxerre and Saint Genevieve of Paris, 1630. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg
Saint Augustine, 1320s. Artist: Simone MartiniSaint Augustine, 1320s. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow
The Ansidei Madonna, 1505. Artist: RaphaelThe Ansidei Madonna, 1505. This altarpiece shows the Virgin on a high throne, with Saint John the Baptist on the left, and Saint Nicholas of Bari to the right
St Denis sends out missionaries, 1317. St Denis, accompanied by St Rusticus and St Eleutheriusm sends bishops and priests to evangelise Gaul, (France)
Judiciary combat, 12th century. Illustration from the collection of the Musee de Beaux Arts, Orleans
Altarpiece of the Moreel chantry, 1484. Artist: Hans MemlingAltarpiece of the Moreel chantry, 1484. In the centre St Christopher carries the Christ Child across the water. Also depicted are the Benedictine monk St Maurus (left)
Pope Stephen II pleads for the safety of Pepin the Short from the Lombards, c750 AD, (19th century). Card from a series produced by the chocolate factory at the Monastery of Aiguebelle
Terminal, possibly from a Crozier, found in a Viking settlement, 8th centuryCopper alloy, glass and enamel terminal, possibly from a Crozier, probably looted in Ireland and found in a Viking trading settlement at Helgo, Sweden, 8th century
Bishops stone at Killadeas in Ireland, 6th centuryBishops stone at Killadeas in Ireland. The head on the front face was part of a pagan Celtic figure of about the 6th century AD
St Anselm reluctantly accepting the Archbishopric of Canterbury, 1093 (1864). Anselm (1033-1109), an Italian-born Benedictine monk was an influential philosopher and theologian
St Blaise and St Guerin, 19th century. St Blaise or Blasius, Bishop of Sebaste, Armenia, was martyred in c316. St Guerin (1065-1150) was a Swiss Benedectine monk who became Bishop of Sion, Valais
St Nicholas, 19th century. The model for Santa Claus due to his reputation for secret gift-giving, St Nicholas (300-399) was Bishop of Myra in Asia Minor
St Augustine of Hippo, early 14th century. Artist: Lippo MemmiSt Augustine of Hippo, early 14th century. St Augustine of Hippo (354-430) is regarded as one of the great fathers of the early Christian church
The Bishop and the Knight, 1862. Artist: John Everett MillaisThe Bishop and the Knight, 1862. The Knight kneels in penitence before the Bishop who, on hearing his sin, refuses to shrive him. From The Cornhill Magazine. (London, 1862)
Tobias with the Archangel Raphael, 1865-1866. Artist: Gustave DoreTobias with the Archangel Raphael, 1865-1866. Tobias with the Archangel who helped him catch fish which would miraculously restore his fathers eyesight. Plate from Gustave Dores Bible (Tobias 6.6)
Twin Stars, or Rival Italian Artistes, 1858. This cartoon shows Dr Wiseman, head of the Catholic Church in England. Some years previously
Letter H. Creator: Hans Holbein the YoungerLetter H
Bishop Saint, ca. 1435-1491. Creator: Martin SchongauerBishop Saint, ca. 1435-1491
