Anointing Collection

Mary anointing the feet of Jesus Christ
Mary of Bethany anointing the feet of Jesus Christ in gratitude for his raising of her brother Lazarus (and in preparation for his impending death and burial). Date: circa 1850

Coronation 1937 - The Anointing
The Anointing Ceremony during the Coronation of King George VI, which precedes the crowning. Illustration shows King George VI having taking his Robe with its Cape of ermine off

Inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem
View inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, with the Stone of Unction on the left -- according to tradition, the body of Jesus was prepared for burial on this stone by Joseph of Arimathea

State regalia kept at the Tower of London including St. Edwards crown, the Imperial State Crown, the Sword of State, orb, sceptre, anointing spoon and mace. Date: 1920

The Ampulla and Annointing Spoon - Crown Jewels. Date: 1936

CROWN JEWELS OF ENGLAND Eagle Ampulla and Spoon used in the anointing ceremony Date: 1937

MOURNING FOR MOSES
When Moses dies, he is mourned by the Israelites with loud lamentations, rending of garments and anointing of heads with dust

Coronation of George V - Anointing
George V, seated in King Edwards Chair, four knights of Garter, Earl Cadogan, the Earl of Rosebery, the Marquess of Crewe and the Earl of Mintoin their Garter cloaks

Panel from the back of a throne of Tutankhamun
Panel from the back of the golden throne of Pharao Tutankhamun (reigned 13321323 BC), as discovered by Howard Carter among others in 1922 in the Valley of Kings

Coronation 1937, anointing of Queen by Archbishop
The coronation ceremony of King George VI in Westminster Abbey: the anointing of Queen Elizabeth by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Lang

Queen sits in Chair of Estate, Coronation 1953
Queen Elizabeth II sits in the Chair of Estate before being divested of her robe for the Ceremony of Anointing. She is flanked by the Sword bearers and her Maids of Honour

The Golden Ampulla and the Anointing Spoon
The most ancient regalia used in the most solemn Coronation rite for the anointing of the sovereign - the golden ampulla and the spoon

The Sacring of the Queen, Coronation 1953
Queen Elizabeth II in the simple white gown in which she was anointed. The Knights of the Garter hold a Pall/Canopy of cloth-of-gold over her. Date: 1953

Stone of Anointing, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem
The Stone of Anointing (also Stone of the Anointing or Stone of Unction ) within the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (Ecclesia Sancti Sepulchri)

Israel. Jerusalem. Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Stone of Amointing or Stone of Unction

Saint Nicholas Church. Fresco. Mystras
Islamic art. Ottoman style. Saint Nicholas Church (AGIOS NIKOLAOS). Detail of a fresco dated between XVII and XVIII centuries. Turkish period. MYSTRA. Province of Lakonia. Peloponeso

George V coronation, 1911
George V (1865 - 1936) British is George and Marys coronation took place at Westminster Abbey on 22 June 1911. Date: 22 June 1911

Anointing of Charles I
The anointing of Charles I of England by George Abbot, Archbishop of Canterbury, at Westminster Abbey, on Candlemas Day (February 2nd), 1626 Date: 2 February 1626

The anointing of David. Date: circa late 19th century

The anointing of Saul. Date: circa late 19th century

Coronation of George V ceremony of atonement
Introducing the most important part of the ceremony, the anointing. The Kings robe been removed by Lord Great Chamberlain, the King sat in the ancient Chair of St Edward

Coronation of Edward VII ceremony of atonement
Four knights of Garter, to wit, the Earl of Rosebery, Earl Spencer, Earl, of Derby and Lord Cadogan, in their Garter cloaks, held over a cloth of gold

Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
The preparation for the anointing of Queen Elizabeth II. While the anthem Zadok the Priest is sung, the Queen is divested of her crimson robe and train

Deaprture of the Queen, Coronation 1953
The Queen leaves Westminster Abbey, as seen from the Triforium. Date: 1953

Winifred, Duchess of Portland 1913
Winifred Cavendish-Bentinck(1863-1954) Duchess of Portland, D.B.E, shown here in 1913. The Illustrated London News notes that at the Coronation of King George and Queen Mary

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