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Images about Church polity

3 images from works
  • Nine physiognomies of popes and prelates. Drawing, c. 1791, after Raphael.
  • The resurrected Christ appears before the apostles and other people. Etching.
  • Phrenological chart; with design of head containing symbols of the phrenological faculties, and diagrams of heads showing criminal and moral propensities. Wood engraving, c. 1850, after F. Bridges and O.S. Fowler.

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    Nine physiognomies of popes and prelates. Drawing, c. 1791, after Raphael.

    Raphael, 1483-1520. | Date: 1791? | Reference: 29755i
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    The resurrected Christ appears before the apostles and other people. Etching.

    | Reference: 23292i
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    Jesus appoints Peter as keeper of the keys to heaven. Colour etching by A. Scacciati after J. Chimenti.

    Chimenti, Jacopo, 1551-1640. | Reference: 22542i
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    A graveyard at night: Gladstone, having proposed the disestablishment of the Church of Ireland, views three bodies wrapped in shrouds, representing reputation, honour and conscience. Wood-engraving by J.R.B. after W.B.(?), 1869.

    | Date: 17 April 1869 | Reference: 643257i
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    Peter takes the keys from Jesus. Etching by G.B. Bolognini the elder.

    | Reference: 22613i
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Christianity
Heaven
Apostles
Locks and keys
Saint Peter

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