Praying Girl, Italian painting of 19th century. Artist: Roberto FerruzziPraying Girl, Italian painting of 19th century. Ferruzzi, Roberto (1854-1944). Found in the collection of the M. Kroshitsky Art Museum, Sevastopol
The Angelus, 1857-1859, (1912). Artist: Jean Francois MilletThe Angelus, 1857-1859, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings, with an introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, Cassell and Company, (London, New York, Toronto, 1912)
The Angelus, 1857-1859. Artist: Jean Francois MilletThe Angelus, 1857-1859. A man and woman working in a potato field pause for prayer when they hear the bell rung in the church in the right background
The Infant Samuel, c1776, (1912). Artist: Sir Joshua ReynoldsThe Infant Samuel, c1776, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings with an introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, (Cassell and Company, London, New York, Toronto, 1912)
The Intercession of Christ and the Virgin, before 1402. Creator: Lorenzo MonacoThe Intercession of Christ and the Virgin, before 1402. Christ and the Virgin pray to God on behalf of a prominent Florentine family
Praying Hands, 1508, (1943). Creator: Albrecht DurerPraying Hands, 1508, (1943). Drawing in the Albertina Museum, Vienna. From " Europaische Handzeichnungen", (Five Hundred Years of European Drawings), by Bernhard Degenhart
The Sunset Prayer in the Desert, c1913. Artist: Charles JS MakinThe Sunset Prayer in the Desert, c1913. From With Pen and Camera in Three Continents by Charles J. S. Makin, F.I.C. F.C.S. [The Tribune Publishing Company, London, 1913]
Jews praying in the Synagogue on Yom Kippur, 1878. Artist: Maurycy GottliebJews praying in the Synagogue on Yom Kippur, 1878. Gottlieb, Maurycy (1856-1879). Found in the collection of the Tel Aviv Museum of Art
The Laying in the Tomb ( The Deposition / The Entombment ), 1602-16044. Artist: Michelangelo CaravaggioThe Laying in the Tomb ( The Deposition / The Entombment ), 1602-1604. Mary of Clopas with her arms raised; Mary Magdalene with bowed head; Nicodemus grasps the legs of the dead Christ
Le Coup de Lance, 1620. Artist: Peter Paul RubensLe Coup de Lance, 1620. At the Crucifixion the soldier pierces Christs side to make sure he is dead. At bottom right, the Virgin Mary and St John the Apostle turn aside in despair
Saint Thecla Praying for the Plague-Stricken, 1758-59. Creator: Giovanni Battista TiepoloSaint Thecla Praying for the Plague-Stricken, 1758-59
Muslims at prayer, Algeria, 1920. Artist: Biskra FrechonMuslims at prayer, Algeria, 1920. A print from Customs of the World, Hutchinson and Company, 1920
Praying before a sphinx, Cairo, Egypt, c1920s. Plate taken From In the Land of the Pharaohs, published by Lehnert & Landrock (Cairo)
The Battle Of Agincourt, 1415, (c1850). The Battle of Agincourt, fought between the English and French, took place on 25 October 1415, in northern France
Construction of the Temple at Jerusalem by King Solomon, 15th century. Solomon directs proceedings from a balcony. From Les antiquities Judaiques (Antiquities of the Jews)
Rievaulx Abbey, the High Altar, 1854. Creator: Roger FentonRievaulx Abbey, the High Altar, 1854
Manuscript Leaf with the Annunciation from a Book of Hours, ca. 1485-90. Creator: Jean BourdichonManuscript Leaf with the Annunciation from a Book of Hours, ca. 1485-90
Daniel in the Lions Den, c1615. Artist: Peter Paul RubensDaniel in the Lions Den, c1615. Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640). Found in the collection of the National Gallery of Art, Washington
The Adoration of the Christ Child, c. 1490. Creator: Vincenzo FredianiThe Adoration of the Christ Child, c. 1490
The Assumption of the Virgin with Busts of the Archangel Gabriel and the Virgin of... cThe Assumption of the Virgin with Busts of the Archangel Gabriel and the Virgin of the Annunciation, c. 1400/1405
Primitive Methodists at Prayer, c1889, (c1902). Creator: UnknownPrimitive Methodists at Prayer, c1889, (c1902). After a painting in the Dudley Museums Service collection. Depiction of fishermen in the congregation of the Fore Street Chapel in St Ives, Cornwall
Christian Loses His Burden, c1916. Artist: William StrangChristian Loses His Burden, c1916. An illustration from John Bunyans The Pilgrims Progress. An English nonconformist preacher and writer
A Prayer to the Madonna, c1877-1912, (1912). Artist: Maurice BompardA Prayer to the Madonna, c1877-1912, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings, with an introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, Cassell and Company, (London, New York, Toronto, 1912)
Madonna and Child between St Francis and St John the Evangelist, c1320s. Artist: Pietro LorenzettiMadonna and Child between St Francis and St John the Evangelist, c1320s. St Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) is bearing the stigmata on his left hand, while St John carries a book
Jesus with Mary and Martha, c1870. From the Bible (Luke X. 42)
Daniel in the Lions Den. Daniel, one of four great Hebrew prophets, cast into the Lions den by Nebuchadnezzar (Nebuchadrezzar), king of Babylon
The Savages Let Loose, or the Cruel Fate of the Loyalists, 1783. [Is this a Peace, when Loyalists must bleed? It is a Bloody Piece of work indeed]
The Annunciation, ca. 1465-70. Creator: Hans MemlingThe Annunciation, ca. 1465-70
Old Woman Praying, late 1630s or early 1640s. Creator: Matthias StomerOld Woman Praying, late 1630s or early 1640s
Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, 19th century. Creator: J JenkinsThen took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, 19th century. Biblical scene, from Luke 2: 28: Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said, Lord
Joan of Arc, c1900, (1918). Artist: Jeanne LabrousseJoan of Arc, c1900, (1918). From The Studio Volume 74. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1918]
The Covenanters, 1926. Artist: William Harris WeatherheadThe Covenanters, 1926. The Covenanters formed an important movement in the religion and politics of Scotland in the 17th century
Martin Van Nieuwenhoven, 1487, (1927). Artist: Hans MemlingMartin Van Nieuwenhoven, 1487, (1927). Found in the collection of the Hospital de St Jean, Bruges. A print from Flemish and Belgian art 1300-1900
Burns Grace, late 19th century. Artist: Henry John DobsonBurns Grace, late 19th century. Grace thought by some to have been written by Robert Burns (1759-1796), but which was possibly already in use before his time: Some hae meat and canna eat
Pope John XXI. Born Pedro Giuliano in Lisbon, Portugal, John (c1215-1277) was pope from 1276-1277. He was one of the most learned pontiffs, having studied philosophy, theology, and medicine
Philippe de Croy, Seigneur of Sempy, 1927. Artist: Rogier Van der WeydenPhilippe de Croy, Seigneur of Sempy, 1927. Found in the collection of the Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium
Rocky Landscape with Saint Francis, early 17th century. Artist: Abraham GovaertsRocky Landscape with Saint Francis, early 17th century. From a private collection
Christs Passion, detail from the altarpiece of St Antony, 16th century. Depiction of the Deposition and Entombment. From the Church of St Nicholas, Tallinn, Estonia
Elizabeth Woodville and Daughters, Canterbury Cathedral, Kent, 20th century. Artist: CM DixonElizabeth Woodville and Daughters, Canterbury Cathedral, Kent, 20th century. Medieval stained glass depiction of Elizabeth praying opposite her husband, Edward IV, with their children behind
Exorcism by bell, book and candle, 1816. A clergyman reads a prayer by the light of a candle held for him by a man trembling with terror
The Magnificat, c1890. The Virgin Mary accepting the role that God has chosen for her, and saying My soul doth magnify the Lord. Illustration from The Life of our Lord Jesus Christ by JJ Tissot
Islamic prayer Kilim, date unknown. Made of wool and originating in the Balkans or Turkey
Pentecost [recto], c. 1600. Creator: UnknownPentecost [recto], c. 1600
Brahmin at Prayer; Bombay and the Malabar Coast, 1875. Creator: C. B. LowBrahmin at Prayer; Bombay and the Malabar Coast, 1875. [Indian man performing Hindu prayers]. [From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates
Grace was said before the barbeque was served at the Pie Town, New Mexico Fair, 1940. Creator: Russell LeeGrace was said before the barbeque was served at the Pie Town, New Mexico Fair
God carried by angels, appearing to Noah and his family, after the Flood, ca. 1513-15. Creator: Marcantonio RaimondiGod carried by angels, appearing to Noah and his family, after the Flood, ca. 1513-15
Saint Ignatius of Loyola, praying towards the left with a crucifix, a rosary, a book, and... 1621Saint Ignatius of Loyola, praying towards the left with a crucifix, a rosary, a book, and a skull on the table in front of him, 1621
The Annunciation, 1652. Creator: Johann Jakob Thurneysen the ElderThe Annunciation, 1652