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The late 13th-century portal of Strasbourg Cathedral was inspired by the writings of medieval philosopher and theologian Albertus Magnus. The portal depicts scenes from the life of Christ, and the archivolts depict figures from the Bible. Albertus Magnus wrote extensively on theology, philosophy, natural science, and music, and his ideas...
Albertus Magnus wrote a book about animals in the 13th century called "De animalibus". A manuscript of this book from the late 15th century, known as cod. fiesolano 67, is held at the Biblioteca Medicea Laurenziana in Florence, Italy. The library has many other manuscripts and printed books, and previews...
The University of Santo Tomas (UST) is the oldest existing Catholic university in Asia, founded in 1611 and located in Manila, Philippines. The original campus was located in Intramuros, the walled city of Manila. UST is the largest university in Manila and draws inspiration from the teachings and philosophy of...
Joos van Gent, also known as Justus van Gent, was an Early Netherlandish painter who created a painting of Albertus Magnus. Albertus Magnus was a theologian, scholar, and philosopher who lived in the 13th century and made significant contributions to philosophy, theology, and natural sciences. 🙏🏽This image is in the...
This is a French trading card for Véritable Extrait de viande Liebig (Real Liebig Meat Extract) that depicts Albertus Magnus, an alchemist of the 13th century. The image shows one main figure in a laboratory, the central figure is depicted on one knee in front of a vessel releasing steam,...
The fresco of Saint Albertus Magnus, a theologian and scientist known for his contributions to philosophy, theology, and natural sciences, was painted by Tommaso da Modena in 1352. The fresco can be found in the Church of San Nicolò in Treviso, Italy. 🙏🏽This image is in the public domain. Free...
The Albertus Magnus Monument is a statue located in front of the main building of the University of Cologne in Germany. The statue honors Albertus Magnus, a theologian, scholar, and philosopher who lived in the 13th century and was canonized in 1931. It is easily accessible by tram and takes...
This is a Roman sarcophagus located in the crypt of St. Andrew's Church in Cologne, Germany, which contains the relics of Albertus Magnus, a Catholic saint and bishop known for his contributions to philosophy and theology during the Middle Ages. A sarcophagus is a stone coffin, while a crypt is...
"Saint Albert the Great" was a 13th-century Catholic saint, bishop, and philosopher who wrote extensively on topics such as theology, natural science, and metaphysics. He is recognized as one of the most important theologians and philosophers of the Middle Ages. "Vincenzo Onofri was an Italian sculptor who was active between...
"Saint Albert the Great" is a Catholic saint, bishop, and philosopher. He lived during the 13th century and was known for his extensive writings on various subjects, including theology, natural science, and metaphysics. He is considered one of the greatest theologians and philosophers of the Middle Ages. Vicente Salvador Gómez...
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In this large devotional panel, the condemned Christ stumbles as he drags the Cross through the city of Jerusalem to the site of his Crucifixion. His mother and disciples—passing through the city gate at left—watch sadly and console one another. Christ and his followers are taunted by crowds...
Details: According to legend, Saint Dymphna was the daughter of an Irish king who converted to Christianity. Her father became obsessed with her beauty and tried to force her to marry him. When she refused, he became enraged and had her beheaded. Saint Dymphna is considered the patron saint of...
Details: The painting depicts Saint Augustine, who was a Christian theologian and philosopher from the 4th century, and is considered one of the most important figures in the development of Western Christianity. Peter Paul Rubens was a Flemish Baroque painter who was known for his dynamic compositions and use of...
Details: This seated Virgin and Child was carved in the middle of the 13th century, a time when private devotional practices became increasingly popular. In bedchambers or in small oratories, private domestic spaces set aside for prayer, images like this would have served as focal points for prayer and meditation....
Details: The Seven Sorrows of Mary are a devotion in the Catholic Church that involves meditating on seven events in the life of Mary, the mother of Jesus, that caused her great sorrow. These sorrows include: 1) The Prophecy of Simeon 2) The Flight into Egypt 3) The Loss of...
Details: The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes is a group of churches, religious buildings, and places of worship on the site where the Lourdes apparitions occurred in 1858, in the town of Lourdes, in France. The area is owned and administered by the Roman Catholic Church and is a...
Details: Jonah is one of Ryder's most densely painted canvases. He reworked this image so many times that the paint layers are still soft to the touch after more than a century. Ryder chose a Biblical tale of damnation, terror, and salvation that suited his poetic temperament and his manner...
Details: The crucified Christ is both the most popular and powerful image in the Catholic Church. It sits upon every altar where the Mass is said[1] because the Catholic Church requires that a crucifix be visible during the celebration of Mass. This reminds us of the sacrifice of Jesus...
Details: The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral is a Greek Orthodox cathedral located in Chicago, Illinois[1][2]. It was established in 1892 by a Greek immigrant community from Laconia and the Greek Islands[1]. The church was built on its present site in 1910 and faithfully models the Byzantine-Renaissance style...
Details: The Georgian inscription on the handle of this cross indicates that its silver frame was commissioned in 1713 by Domentius IV (Damian Bagrationi), Patriarch of the Georgian Orthodox Church from 1705 to 1741, "for the forgiveness of his sins." The woodcarving inside carries Greek inscriptions and was most probably...
Details: This large Ethiopian Gospel Book was made in the first half of the sixteenth century and is written in Ge'ez, the traditional liturgical language of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. Containing eleven full-page miniatures, six canon tables, and five elaborately ornamented harags, or headpieces, this manuscript represents the golden age...
Details: This is one of twenty-six known manuscripts by the hand of Luke the Cypriot (active 1583-1625), an accomplished Greek calligrapher who worked after the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople (1453). He copied it in 1594 at his episcopal see of Buzau (in Wallachia, now Romania) and soon took it to...
Details: Saint Matthew is one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ and the traditional author of the first Synoptic Gospel[1]. His symbol is an angel, which represents Jesus' incarnation and implies that we should use our power to reason to achieve salvation[4]. Saint Matthew is also a...
