The Laying On of Hands Is a Time Honored Ritual

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The Laying On of Hands Is a Time Honored Ritual

1997

Edgar Sorrells-Adewale (American, born 1936) Published by Brandywine Workshop, Philadelphia

The “laying on of hands” describes the action of a priest or other spiritual figure who physically touches a person or object of concern during a ritual. This act may be a symbolic or formal method of invoking spiritual intervention and is used in various religious practices throughout the world. Such rituals are typically focused on healing, blessings, or church-related sacraments.

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Object Details

Titles:

The Laying On of Hands Is a Time Honored Ritual

Date:

1997

Artists:

Edgar Sorrells-Adewale (American, born 1936) Published by Brandywine Workshop, Philadelphia

Medium:

Color offset lithograph

Dimensions:

Image and sheet: 29 5/8 x 21 1/2 inches (75.2 x 54.6 cm)

Classification:

Prints

Credit Line:

Gift of the Brandywine Workshop, Philadelphia, in memory of Anne d'Harnoncourt, 2009

Accession Number:

2009-61-81

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