The Works of Charles Villiers Stanford

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This image is a stark, sepia-toned sculpture against a plain white background, depicting a central cross-like structure from which three sword-like elements descend. The main structure is dark brown

Becket – A Tragedy

This image is a vibrant, detailed painting depicting a lively outdoor scene, likely a market or festival in a historical European town, possibly from the medieval or early Renaissance period. The filename "Website-Image-

Overture to The Canterbury Pilgrims

This is a richly detailed, Pre-Raphaelite style oil painting by Frank Cowper, titled "Vanity." It depicts a young woman in an elaborate, historical costume, shown from the chest

Savonarola

This is a classic, romantic painting, likely from the late 19th or early 20th century, rendered in a soft, somewhat muted palette. The filename 'Cover-Image.

Scenes from The Golden Legend

This is a dramatic and highly atmospheric oil painting by J.M.W. Turner, titled "Angel Standing in the Sun." The artwork is dominated by an intense, almost blinding golden light, creating a

O Gladsome Light

This is an oil painting depicting an older man and his border collie dog in a rugged, outdoor landscape, likely a hillside or moor. The overall mood is calm, contemplative, and evokes a sense of timeless

An Ancient Melody

This is an oil painting, likely from the Baroque or Rococo period, depicting a crowded, ethereal scene of cherubs and angels amidst clouds, bathed in a brilliant, divine light. The overall color palette

Lo ! He Comes with Clouds Descending

This is a traditional, waist-up portrait painting of a venerable male saint, identified by the filename as likely Saint Patrick. He is depicted in rich religious vestments against a warm, muted golden

St. Patrick’s Breastplate

This is a somber and expressive painting depicting a single male figure in a moment of deep introspection, grief, or prayer. The filename "Pater Noster" (Latin for "Our Father") strongly

Pater Noster

This is a classical painting, likely a fresco, depicting a seated male figure in a contemplative pose, with two smaller, cherubic figures in the background. The style is characteristic of the High

How Beautiful Upon the Mountains

Concert Piece for Organ & Orchestra

Concert Piece for Organ & Orchestra

Ave Atque Vale

Ave Atque Vale

Song to the Soul

Song to the Soul

Lighten Our Darkness

Lighten Our Darkness

Sechs Lieder von Heine

Sechs Lieder von Heine

Lay His Sword by His Side

Lay His Sword by His Side

God is Our Hope and Strength (Psalm 46)

God is Our Hope and Strength (Psalm 46)

The Three Holy Children

The Three Holy Children

On Windy Way

On Windy Way

A Carol

A Carol

Commemoration Anthem - 1874

Commemoration Anthem – 1874

Commemoration Anthem - 1876

Commemoration Anthem – 1876

Is It the Wind of the Dawn?

Is It the Wind of the Dawn?

Prospice

Prospice

Requiescat

Requiescat

Eden - A Dramatic Oratorio in Three Acts

Eden – A Dramatic Oratorio in Three Acts

Madrigale Spirituale from Dramatic Oratorio EDEN, Act I, no. 4

Madrigale Spirituale from Dramatic Oratorio EDEN, Act I, no. 4

The Resurrection

The Resurrection