Benediction Collection (#5)

Isaac Blessing Jacob, c.1638. Creator: Govaert Flinck
Isaac Blessing Jacob, c.1638. Other Title(s): Isaac Blessing Jacob

Christ's Entry into Jerusalem, c. 1500. Creator: Master of the Strache Altar
Christ's Entry into Jerusalem, c. 1500

Christ in the Desert with Six Angels, c. 1490. Creator: Master of the Catherine wheel
Christ in the Desert with Six Angels, c. 1490

Holy Virgin and Child, c.1600. Creator: Unknown
Holy Virgin and Child, c.1600

Christ blessing the children, 1870-1886. Creator: Adolphe Monticelli
Christ blessing the children, 1870-1886

Christ as Salvator Mundi, c.1500. Creator: Unknown
Christ as Salvator Mundi, c.1500

Opening of the New Church at the Roman Catholic University, Dublin, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Opening of the New Church at the Roman Catholic University, Dublin, [Irelend], 1856....the requisite ritual ceremonies were performed of devoting and blessing to their holy purpose the altar

Ceremony of the Commencement of the Great Puglia Railway, by the Neapolitan Minister of Public Works Creator: Unknown
Ceremony of the Commencement of the Great Puglia Railway, by the Neapolitan Minister of Public Works, 1856. From west to east it is intended thus to traverse the whole width of the peninsula

The Pope Blessing the French Pilgrims in Rome, 1891. Creator: Unknown
The Pope Blessing the French Pilgrims in Rome, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Saint Bernardino of Siena, 1510-1530. Creator: Unknown
Saint Bernardino of Siena, 1510-1530

Christ victoring over Sin and Death, 1513-1574. Creator: Maerten van Heemskerck
Christ victoring over Sin and Death, 1513-1574

Virgin and Child with a Patron, 1462-1561. Creator: Jan Gossaert
Virgin and Child with a Patron, 1462-1561

Florence Noyes dancers, between 1915 and 1918. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Florence Noyes dancers, between 1915 and 1918

Christ Blessing the Children, 1537-1553. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Elder
Christ Blessing the Children, 1537-1553

Esquisse pour l'église saint Laurent : Saint Joseph aux pieds de Jésus Christ, 1878
Esquisse pour l'eglise saint Laurent : Saint Joseph aux pieds de Jesus Christ, 1878. Sketch for the Saint-Laurent church (ninth arrondissement of Paris). St Joseph at the feet of Jesus

Esquisse pour l'église saint Laurent : Saint Joseph aux pieds de Jésus Christ - la Fuite... 1878
Esquisse pour l'eglise saint Laurent : Saint Joseph aux pieds de Jesus Christ - la Fuite en Egypte, Saint Joseph intercesseur - Saint Joseph protecteur, 1878

Coat of Arms of the Passion, c. 1455/1460. Creator: Master ES
Coat of Arms of the Passion, c. 1455/1460

Christ Blessing the Virgin, c. 1450. Creator: Master ES
Christ Blessing the Virgin, c. 1450

Esquisse pour l'église Saint-Louis-en-l'Ile : Laissez venir à moi les petits enfants. 1862
Esquisse pour l'eglise Saint-Louis-en-l'Ile : Laissez venir a moi les petits enfants. 1862. Sketch for painting intended for the Saint-Louis-en-l'Ile church

Esquisse pour l'église de Saint-Germain-des-Prés : Le Jugement Dernier, c.1872
Esquisse pour l'eglise de Saint-Germain-des-Pres : Le Jugement Dernier, c.1872. Sketch for the Saint-Germain-des-Pres church in Paris. The Last Judgment. Jesus with the Virgin Mary and angels

Esquisse pour l'église de Saint-Germain-des-Prés : Le Jugement Dernier, c.1872
Esquisse pour l'eglise de Saint-Germain-des-Pres : Le Jugement Dernier, c.1872. Sketch for the Saint-Germain-des-Pres church in Paris. The Last Judgment

Esquisse pour l'église Saint-Séverin : Saint Séverin, abbé d'Agaune, guérit le roi Clovis
Esquisse pour l'eglise Saint-Severin : Saint Severin, abbe d'Agaune, guerit le roi Clovis. Saint Severin le solitaire donnant l'habit monastique a saint Cloud, c.1850

Esquisse pour l'église Saint-Gervais : La Vierge intercédant près de Jésus pour les... c.1869-1871
Esquisse pour l'eglise Saint-Gervais : La Vierge intercedant pres de Jesus pour les pecheurs. Le Jugement dernier et Jesus intercedant. La bonne mort

Isaac Blessing Jacob, 1400/1405. Creator: Master of the Golden Bull, Follower of
Isaac Blessing Jacob, 1400/1405

Si mortiferum quid biberint... (Saint John the Evangelist). Creator: Hieronymous Wierix
Si mortiferum quid biberint... (Saint John the Evangelist)

S. Lydtwina Virgo Schiedamensis.... Creator: Hieronymous Wierix
S. Lydtwina Virgo Schiedamensis

Desha and Leah dancing in Port Washington, 1921 Aug. 21. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Desha and Leah dancing in Port Washington, 1921 Aug. 21

Presentation of New Colours to the South Lincoln Militia, at Grantham, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Presentation of New Colours to the South Lincoln Militia, at Grantham, 1854. After the minister had read the usual form of prayer for the consecrating of regimental colours

Esquisse pour la chapelle de Bois-Colombes : La Vierge et l'enfant Jésus, c.1876. Creator: Francisque Desportes
Esquisse pour la chapelle de Bois-Colombes : La Vierge et l'enfant Jesus, c.1876. Sketch for the Bois-Colombes rescue chapel (Hauts-de-Seine). Virgin and Child

Blessing a Railway in Spain; Opening the Aguilas Branch of the Great Southern of Spain Railway, 1 Creator: Unknown
Blessing a Railway in Spain; Opening the Aguilas Branch of the Great Southern of Spain Railway, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

Esquisse pour l'église Notre-Dame-de-Lorette : L'Adoration des mages, c.1833. Creator: Jean-Pierre Granger
Esquisse pour l'eglise Notre-Dame-de-Lorette : L'Adoration des mages, c.1833. Adoration of the Magi

Saint John on Patmos, between 1500 and 1600. Creator: Unknown
Saint John on Patmos, between 1500 and 1600. (Saint Jean a Patmos)

Portrait-charge de François Forichon, 1890. Creator: Albert Guillaume
Portrait-charge de Francois Forichon, 1890. Caricature of French painter Francois Forichon as Jesus in a stained glass window, barefoot with hand raised in blessing, in profile against a halo

Blessing the Life-boat, 1886. Creator: Unknown
Blessing the Life-boat, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Christ and the centurion, sketch for the painting formerly in the nave of the Carthusian... c1690
Christ and the centurion, sketch for the painting formerly in the nave of the Carthusian church, c1690

Jesus and the bleeding woman, c1695. Creator: Louis de Boullogne II
Jesus and the bleeding woman, c1695

Saint Luke, second half 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Saint Luke, second half 16th century

Sketch for the church of Dugny (Seine-Saint-Denis): Saint Denis, c.1872. Creator: Jean Louis Victor Viger
Sketch for the church of Dugny (Seine-Saint-Denis): Saint Denis, c.1872. (Esquisse pour l'eglise de Dugny : Saint Denis)

Saint Walpurgis, 1516/1518. Creator: Leonhard Beck
Saint Walpurgis, 1516/1518

Saint Anthony. Creator: Cretan School
Saint Anthony

Saint Nikita, the stylite of Pereyaslav. Creator: Russian School
Saint Nikita, the stylite of Pereyaslav

The Baptism of Christ. Creator: Bulgarian School
The Baptism of Christ

Saint Nicolas, between 1500 and 1600. Creator: Cretan School
Saint Nicolas, between 1500 and 1600

Saint John the Baptist, 1702. Creator: Bulgarian School
Saint John the Baptist, 1702

Les quarante martyrs de Sébaste, 4th century CE?. Creator: Nikitarea
Les quarante martyrs de Sebaste, 4th century CE?. The Forty Martyrs of Sebaste. The Holy Forty stand barefoot on the ice. One of them collapses in the arms of his neighbours

Baptism of Christ, between 1600 and 1700. Creator: Russian School
Baptism of Christ, between 1600 and 1700

Saint Nicholas and Saint Blaise, between 1500 and 1600. Creator: Novgorod school
Saint Nicholas and Saint Blaise, between 1500 and 1600

The Annunciation. Creator: Russian School
The Annunciation

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"Benediction: A Divine Gesture Across Time and Art" From the iconic Christ Pantocrator gazing down with authority, to Saint Nicholas of Lipna bestowing his blessings upon the faithful, it has been a powerful motif in art throughout history. It transcends cultures and eras, capturing moments of divine grace and human devotion. In Les jeunes lionceaux recoivent la benediction du roi lion, we witness the majestic scene as young lions receive the blessing from their king. This captivating image reminds us that even in nature's realm, benevolence reigns supreme. The Virgin and Child with Saint Liborius and Carlo Borromeo portrays a tender moment where heavenly intercession meets earthly piety. The gentle touch serves as a bridge between mortal souls and celestial realms. Sandro Botticelli's masterpiece, The Cestello Annunciation, transports us to the angelic encounter when Mary receives her sacred calling. Through this act of benediction, she becomes an instrument for God's plan to unfold on Earth. As Jesus enters Jerusalem amidst jubilant crowds in The triumphal entry into Jerusalem (chromolitho), His outstretched hand offers not only salvation but also a profound blessing upon those who welcome Him with open hearts. Cardinal Wolsey stands dignified in his ecclesiastical regalia; his presence exudes authority as he imparts blessings onto others. In this portrayal by an unknown artist from c1500s (1890), we glimpse the power vested in religious leaders through acts of benediction. Tichon Filatyev's depiction of The Hospitality of Abraham reveals how divine visitors bring blessings beyond measure. As Abraham welcomes angels into his home, their gestures convey both reverence and reassurance—a reminder that hospitality can lead to extraordinary encounters with divinity. A tapestry panel depicting the Death of the Virgin showcases how even at life's end, benediction holds sway.