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The Martyrdom of St. Apolline, c1455, (1939). Artist: Jean FouquetThe Martyrdom of St. Apolline, c1455, (1939). Saint Apollonia was one of a group of 2nd century virgin martyrs who suffered in Alexandria during a local uprising against the Christians prior to
The Golden Temple, Amritzar, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam MurrayThe Golden Temple, Amritzar, c1880 (1905). From The High-Road of Empire, by A. H. Hallam Murray. [John Murray, Ablemarle Street, London, 1905]
La Concepcion Inmaculada De Maria, (Immaculate Conception), 1660 - 1665, (c1934). Artist: Bartolome Esteban MurilloLa Concepcion Inmaculada De Maria, (Immaculate Conception), 1660 - 1665, (c1934). Immaculate Conception, is a belief of Catholicism which holds that Mary mother of Jesus
Martirio Del Apostol San Andres, (Martyrdom of San Andres), 1675-1682, (c1934). Artist: Bartolome Esteban MurilloMartirio Del Apostol San Andres, (Martyrdom of San Andres), 1675-1682, (c1934). Saint Andrew is tied to the cross on which he will die as an exemplary spectacle: labourers prepare
Holy Tank of Alwar, surrounded with palaces and shrines, a scene of surpassing beauty, India, 1907. [H. C. White Co. Chicago, New York, London, 1907]
St. Martin in Heaven, (1896). Artist: Ford Madox BrownSt. Martin in Heaven, 1897. A Sketch of the St Martin Window, in the Church of St Martin on the Hill, Scarborough, designed by Ford Maddox Brown, depicting St Martin in heaven
Illustration for The Altar Book, 1892, (1897). Artist: Robert Anning BellIllustration for The Altar Book, 1892, (1897). Daniel Berkeley Updike (1860-1941) oversaw the design of The Altar Book, a large format liturgical book for the Episcopal Church in New England
The Sacred City of the Hindus: Benares on the Ganges, 1908. From Harmsworth History of the World, Volume 2, by Arthur Mee, J.A. Hammerton, & A.D. Innes, M.A. [Carmelite House, London, 1908]
Bathing ghat at Benares, India, late 19th or early 20th century. Benares (Varanasi) is a major place of pilgrimage for Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and Buddhists alike
The entrance gate of the Kadimain Mosque leading to the tomb of the Imam Moosa Al Kadim, 1925. Artist: A KerimEntrance gate of the al-Kadhimiya Mosque, Baghdad, Iraq, 1925. The gate leads to the tomb of the Imam Musa al-Kadhim, one of two Shia Imams buried within the mosque
The golden domes and minarets of the al-Kadhimiya Mosque, Baghdad, Iraq, 1925. Artist: A KerimThe golden domes and minarets of the al-Kadhimiya Mosque, Baghdad, Iraq, 1925. Two of the Shia Imams are buried within the mosque, which was built in the 16th century
The Kadhimiya, the holy city near Baghdad, from an aeroplane, Iraq, 1925. Artist: A KerimThe Kadhimiya, the holy city near Baghdad, from an aeroplane, Iraq, 1925. RAF official photograph. Today a suburb of Baghdad, the Kadhimiya is a holy city to Shia Muslims
The Wailing Wall, Jerusalem. Artist: The American ColonyThe Wailing Wall, Jerusalem. The wall, also known as the Western Wall is the only remnant of the Temple in Jerusalem, the holiest building in Judaism
Benares (Varanasi), India, 1895. Artist: TaylorBenares (Varanasi), India, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XVI, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895)
Buddh Gaya, Buddhas holiest place, India, 1922. Artist: Deaville WalkerBuddh Gaya, Buddhas holiest place, India, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume IV: Georgia to Italy
Entrance to the Virgins Fountain, Jerusalem, Israel, late 19th century. Stereoscopic card. Detail
The Emperor Charlemagne (742-814), 1870. A 19th century version of an earlier original from the book of the Gospels of Charlemagne, held by the library of the Louvre, Paris
Holy men, 15th century (1849). Artist: H MoulinHoly men, 15th century (1849). A 19th century version based on a 15th century original in the chapter house of St Marks Convent, Florence
Christ on the Cross, 15th century (1849). Artist: H MoulinChrist on the Cross, 15th century (1849). A 19th century version based on a 15th century original in the chapter house of St Marks Convent, Florence
Christ preaching, 15th century (1849). Artist: A BissonChrist preaching, 15th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 15th century painting held by M Quedeville, Paris
The Three Maries at the Tomb, 18th century (1910). Artist: William HogarthThe Three Maries at the Tomb, 1910. One of the panels in the tryptiych painted as an alter piece for the church of St Mary, Redcliffe, Bristol. From The Connoisseur magazine (June 1910)
Hindu cow with sacred cow, India, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)
John the Baptist, 1926. Artist: Frederic ShieldsJohn the Baptist, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 1: The Birth of Christianity, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake
Moses, 1926. Artist: Frederic ShieldsMoses, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 1: The Birth of Christianity, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake, published by the Waverley Book Club (London, 1926)
The Wailing Wall, Jerusalem, c1920s-c1930s(?). The wall, also known as the Western Wall is the only remnant of the Temple in Jerusalem, the holiest building in Judaism
The Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem, c1920s-c1930s(?). The Mosque of Omar on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem is the oldest existing Islamic monument
St Winifredes Well, Holywell, Flintshire, Wales. The Holy well of St Winefride is the longest continually operating Christian pilgrimage site in Great Britain
Holy Apollonia, 1521, (1936). Artist: Albrecht DurerHoly Apollonia, 1521, (1936). Found in the collection of the Kupferstichkabinett, Berlin, Germany. A print from Durer, Und Seine Zeit, by Wilhelm Waetzoldt, Grosse Phaidon Ausgabe, 1936
Athalie by Jean Racine (1639-1699), (c1900). Act 4, Scene 5: Joad asks Queen Athalie if she knows the heir of the holiest of monarchs. From a series of Famous Tragedies
Renaissance Art in Italy: Antonio Allegri, (c1900). Correggio (c1489-1534), born Antonio Allegri, completing his famous work The Holy Night in front of amazed pupils
St Ursula and the Holy Virgins, from the Reliquary of St Ursula, 1489, (1870). Found in the collection of the Memling Museum, Bruges, Belgium
The Kaaba, Mecca, Saudi Arabia, c1890. The Kaaba, or the House of God, inside the mosque known as al-Masjid al-Haram
The Nativity of Christ (The Holy Night), early 16th century Artist: Jan JoestThe Nativity of Christ (The Holy Night), early 16th century. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow
The Consecration of the Herma, 1874. Artist: Fyodor Andreyevich BronnikovThe Consecration of the Herma, 1874. Bronnikov, Feodor Andreyevich (1827-1902). Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow
The Holy Family, 1645. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van RijnThe Holy Family, 1645. Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg
St Charles of Borromeo, 16th century Italian priest, 19th century. St Charles of Borromeo (1538-1584), the Patron Saint of Bologna, was an important figure in the counter-Reformation
The Nativity, c1500-1550. Artist: Ambrosius BensonThe Nativity, c1500-1550
Palm Sunday, Holy Week, Paris, 1891. Artist: Henri MeyerPalm Sunday, Holy Week, Paris, 1891. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 23rd March 1891
The Virgin and Child, c1453-1494. Artist: Hans MemlingThe Virgin and Child, c1453-1494. Private collection
St Ursula Shrine, Arrival in Basle, 1489. Artist: Hans MemlingSt Ursula Shrine, Arrival in Basle, 1489. St Ursula Shrine, Memling Museum, Sint-Janshospitaal, Bruges
St Ursula Shrine, 1489. Artist: Hans MemlingSt Ursula Shrine, 1489. The Reliquary of St Ursula, Memling Museum, Sint-Janshospitaal, Bruges
Virgin and Child, St Ursula Shrine, 1489. Artist: Hans MemlingVirgin and Child, St Ursula Shrine, 1489. Reverse of the Reliquary of St Ursula, Memling Museum, Sint-Janshospitaal, Bruges
The Disputation on the Holy Sacrament, 1508-1509. Artist: RaphaelThe Disputation on the Holy Sacrament, 1508-1509. The fresco can be seen as a portrayal of the Church Militant below, and the Church Triumphant above
Maesta, (Madonna with Angels and Saints), 1308-1311. Artist: Duccio di BuoninsegnaMaesta, (Madonna with Angels and Saints), 1308-1311. Found in the collection of the Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Siena, Italy
The Holy Virgin with the Christ Child and Saints, c1278-1318. Artist: Duccio di BuoninsegnaThe Holy Virgin with the Christ Child and Saints, c1278-1318
The Dream of Saint Joseph, c1636. Artist: Philippe de ChampaigneThe Dream of Saint Joseph, c1636. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London
The Prevot des Marchands and the Echevins of the city of Paris, 1648. Artist: Philippe de ChampaigneThe Prevot des Marchands and the Echevins of the city of Paris, 1648. From the collection of the Louvre, Paris, France
Holy Family with St Elizabeth and St John the Baptist as a Child, c1495-1500. Artist: Andrea MantegnaHoly Family with St Elizabeth and St John the Baptist as a Child, c1495-1500. Found in the collection of the Alte Meister Gallerie, Dresden, Germany