NUL407649 Bringing the Ex-voto to the Church, 1875 (oil on panel) by Hennessy, William John (1839-1917); 97x152.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An ex-voto is a votive offering to a saint or to a divinity. It is given in fulfilment of a vow (ex voto suscepto, "from the vow made") or in gratitude or devotion. Ex-votos are placed in a church or chapel where the worshipper seeks grace or wishes to give thanks. The destinations of pilgrimages often include shrines decorated with ex-votos. Sailor thanking for safe return by donating the model of a ship. ); British, out of copyright.