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Pilgrims and pilgrimages

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  • Denderbelle, East Flanders, Belgium: pilgrims visiting the church of Saint Cornelius in search of cures for their nervous disorders. Engraving, ca. 191-.
  • The Pool of Bethesda, Jerusalem, Israel. Coloured lithograph by D. Roberts, 1839.
  • Lourdes and Gave-de-Pau, Hautes Pyrénées, France: peasants fishing with the castle in the background. Lithograph, 1821, after M. Colston.
  • Tent of Achmet Aga, the governer of Jerusalem, with pilgrims at Jericho for Easter. Coloured lithograph by Louis Haghe after David Roberts, 1843.
  • Pilgrim's pennant for the Virgin of Scherpenheuvel (Montaigu), Belgium, printed on the Belgian flag. Printed flag, 191-.
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Catalogue

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    A pilgrim praying at a roadside shrine of Saint Bridget in Italy. Etching by G. Hayter, 1829.

    Hayter, George, Sir, 1792-1871. | Date: [1833] | Reference: 10278i
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    Pilgrims visiting the Holy Cross at the abbey of Woestijn, with the chapel in the background. Engraving, 191-.

    | Date: [between 1910 and 1919] | Reference: 567338i
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    Miracle cures : saints, pilgrimage, and the healing powers of belief / Robert A. Scott.

    Scott, Robert A., 1935- | Date: [2010], ©2010
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    Saint Peter's basilica: interior. Line engraving by V. Feoli after himself.

    Feoli, Vincenzo, active 18th century-19th century. | Date: [1830?] | Reference: 2969153i
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    Belgium: a procession in honour of the Virgin as protectress of seafarers. Engraving, ca. 191-.

    | Date: 1910-1919 | Reference: 567332i
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