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The Salinas had one child. Salinas was a Catholic. The city of Austin celebrated a Porfirio Salinas Day in 1973.

The Salinas had one child. Salinas was a Catholic. The city of Austin celebrated a Porfirio Salinas Day in 1973.

It is one of the best visited Catholic pilgrimage locations in north-western Europe.

A Retablo is a devotional painting, especially a small popular or folk art one using iconography derived from traditional Catholic church art. Depicting a Saint and a child painted on.

Featuring a brilliant high-quality gilt bronze cross, finely cast and richly decorated, mounted with haloed crucified Christ figure, adorned with palmette tips, projecting winged ang...

He was later canonized as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church and remains an enduring symbol of intellectual integrity and moral conviction.

. • Monument to Lt James Marshall in Leeds Parish Church (1855) • Busts of Mr and Mrs Thomas Brassey, formerly at Normanhurst Court (dnk) • Archdeacon Jonathan Brooks at St George's ...

The multilingual caption along the lower margin identifies the print for international Catholic distribution: “Anbetung der Könige. Adoration of the Three Kings.

The multilingual caption along the lower margin identifies the print for international Catholic distribution: “Anbetung der Könige. Adoration of the Three Kings.

The composition combines intimate Marian imagery with an elaborate symbolic structure, emphasizing Mary’s role as intercessor and spiritual focal point within Catholic devotion at th...

German presses—particularly those based in Dresden, Munich, and Cologne—were renowned for their technical mastery, producing richly saturated devotional images intended for Catholic ...

She lived quietly between the various Conti residences, and was a very pious Catholic. After her husband was offered the Crown of Poland by King Louis XIV in 1697, Marie Thérèse bec...

This lithograph serves as an important historical record of the vestments and traditions of the Roman Catholic clergy during the mid-19th century. Provenance: Published in Paris...

The engraving style and the subject of a Catholic martyr opposed to Henry VIII suggest that it was created as part of a series depicting the persecution of Catholic clergy during the...

Notre-Dame du Laus is the name given by Catholics to the Virgin Mary as she appeared to the Dominican tertiary, Benoîte Rencurel, from 1664 to 1718, in the hamlet of Laus in the comm...

While the hands are those of skilled provincial masters rather than the grand Academicians of Paris, the quality of the drapery and the emotive expressions reflect the pervasive infl...

German presses of this period were among the most technically advanced in Europe, producing richly coloured sacred images intended for Catholic households, chapels, and devotional al...

Such images were popular among Catholic sympathizers, who used them to highlight the suffering of those who remained loyal to the Pope and Catholic doctrines in the face of the Engli...

Italian architects of the late Baroque/early Rococo were wooed to Catholic (Southern) Germany, Bohemia and Austria by local princes, bishops and prince-bishops.

A rare and evocative piece of 19th-century French Catholic heritage, ideal for collectors of devotional art or as a dramatic focal point in an interior with ecclesiastical or Gothic ...

Zettler, Munich, 1874 Keywords: Crucifixion icon, Bavarian royal chapel, Reiche Kapelle Munich, Munich Residenz, King Ludwig II Bavaria, chromolithograph religious print, Catholic d...

This was largely due to that fact that the story was promoted by the Council of Trent as a symbol of the Catholic church's attempt to purify itself after the Protestant Reformation.

An exquisite addition for anyone with an interest in Catholic history or historical depictions of the papacy.

After the accession of the Catholic James II in 1685, he joined the Irish Army and fought for the Jacobites in the Williamite War (1689–1691).

Historical Context: The Maronite Church, an Eastern Catholic Church, traces its origins to the followers of St.

Also known by titles such as Mother of Peace, Queen of Peace, and Our Lady Queen of Peace, this portrayal resonates deeply with Catholic devotion. The composition suggests strong lit...

Zettler, Munich, 1874 Keywords: Bavarian royal chapel, Reiche Kapelle Munich, Munich Residenz, King Ludwig II Bavaria, ecclesiastical chromolithographs, liturgical objects print, re...

A valuable testimony to the moral and spiritual teaching of the post-Tridentine Church, this manuscript reflects the intellectual rigor and doctrinal depth of Catholic theology shape...

Such depictions were often used as **Catholic propaganda** to evoke sympathy for those who suffered under Protestant rule. 2.

The 17th century was a time of deep religious division in Europe, as Catholics and Protestants clashed on both theological and political grounds.

This assembly was dealing with the inner-ecclesiastical reform of the Roman Catholic Church. One of the important theologians who followed the council’s guidelines was Joannes Molanu...

He joined the Theosophical Society in 1917 while maintaining strong ties to leading Catholic thinkers such as François Mauriac. Throughout his career, Chabas embraced varied aestheti...

19th-century French or Italian devotional “ex-voto” or bridal crown display, often used in Catholic traditions. These pieces were crafted to commemorate a wedding, a religious vow, o...

He initially apprenticed with Luciano Borzone.[1] In the mid-17th century, Gaulli's Genoa was a cosmopolitan Italian artistic center open to both commercial and artistic enterprises ...

Known for strategic marriage diplomacy and Catholic patronage, the dynasty, featuring key figures like Charles V and Maria Theresa, shaped European politics and culture until the emp...

The anatomical rendering — emaciated torso, prominent knees, and downward-pointed feet — is deeply informed by Iberian Catholic models yet adapted with local sculptural sensibilities.

Six years later, the Spanish king Alfonso XII grants Émile the Order of Isabella the Catholic for his art and his service to the Royal House.

It depicts the Virgin Mary in a celestial setting, surrounded by angels, and represents the Catholic dogma of her being born without original sin.

Following the king’s death in February 1685, James spearheaded an anti-Catholic revolt to depose the new king, James II, and claim the throne from his uncle.

Bishop in Pontifical Attire 11. Greek Catholic Bishop 12. Syrian Bishop 13. Armenian Bishop 14.

Bishop in Pontifical Attire 11. Greek Catholic Bishop 12. Syrian Bishop 13. Armenian Bishop 14.

Bishop in Pontifical Attire 11. Greek Catholic Bishop 12. Syrian Bishop 13. Armenian Bishop 14.

Bishop in Pontifical Attire 11. Greek Catholic Bishop 12. Syrian Bishop 13. Armenian Bishop 14.

Bishop in Pontifical Attire 11. Greek Catholic Bishop 12. Syrian Bishop 13. Armenian Bishop 14.

A 17th-century carved applewood sculpture of the Lady of Sorrow is a representation often associated with Catholic icons, particularly depicting the Virgin Mary in moments of grief.

The engraving captures the solemnity and grandeur of Catholic worship in 19th-century Montreal, with meticulous architectural precision.

Antique Italian Marble & Sculpted Stone Pedestals from Roman Church Altar - Pair These exquisite deep red marble columns were imported from Italy and salvaged from an old Catholic ...

His only major fresco was executed in 1844 for a church in Remagen, while the majority of his oeuvre is dispersed among Catholic churches throughout Germany. Although he occasionally...

The cross shape is typically Catholic, crafted like a piece of wood, masterfully hollowed out.

The significance of this mark being on this pitcher is unknown, and though it is a heraldic symbol used widely throughout Europe, in Spain the fleur-de-lis has been associated with b...

Such candelabras still stand today in Catholic churches, often at the altar or in small alcoves around the church.

It depicts Saint Dominic de Guzmán, a Castilian priest and Catholic saint, founder of the Order of Preachers.

It depicts Saint Dominic de Guzmán, a Castilian priest and Catholic saint, founder of the Order of Preachers.

This is Saint Benedict of Nursia, a Christian monk considered the founder of monastic life in the West and venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church, the Orthodox Church, and the L...

This is Saint Benedict of Nursia, a Christian monk, considered the founder of monastic life in the West and venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church, the Orthodox Church, and the ...

The stylistic simplicity and proportions may suggest origins in Southern Europe, possibly Italy or Spain, where such pieces were commonly used in Catholic religious iconography, alta...

Crafted in 19th-century Guatemala, the sculpture reflects the deeply rooted Catholic traditions of the region and its artisanal mastery.

Engravings such as this offered continental readers a fascinating glimpse into Irish Catholic practices, especially at a time when Catholic pilgrimage was under pressure in Ireland i...

The crimson robes, highlighted with subtle golden embroidery and a fur-lined mozzetta, denote his high rank within the Catholic hierarchy. The cardinal is portrayed with a dignified ...

Such attire was reserved for special occasions, underscoring the ceremony's importance within the Catholic tradition. Provenance: Published by L’Aubert and Lemoine in Paris, thi...