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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.

Jesus appoints Peter as keeper of the keys to heaven. Colour etching by A. Scacciati after J. Chimenti.

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.

Peter takes the keys from Jesus. Etching by G.B. Bolognini the elder.

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Church polity

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

The resurrected Christ appears before the apostles and other people. Etching.

Jesus appoints Peter as keeper of the keys to heaven. Colour etching by A. Scacciati after J. Chimenti.

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.

Peter takes the keys from Jesus. Etching by G.B. Bolognini the elder.

Church polity

Images from the collections

Images referencing Church polity

Works from the collections

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

The resurrected Christ appears before the apostles and other people. Etching.

Jesus appoints Peter as keeper of the keys to heaven. Colour etching by A. Scacciati after J. Chimenti.

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.

Peter takes the keys from Jesus. Etching by G.B. Bolognini the elder.

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