Bishop Anointing a Devotee in Solemn Religious Rite #136378 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white line illustration depicts a bishop, identifiable by his mitre and ornate vestments, anointing a kneeling individual with oil, likely during the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick or Confirmation. The expressive linework emphasizes reverence, humility, and the transmission of divine grace through physical touch and ritual gesture. The stark contrast highlights the solemnity and timelessness of liturgical tradition.

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