Monastic Collection (page 2)

Austria, Melk monastery, Church of the Abbey, Wachau Valley

Dartford Priory, Kent (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF283102 Dartford Priory, Kent (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Caldey Island, Wales - The Monastery
Caldey Island, Wales off the southwest coast near Tenby - The Cistercian Monastery. Date: circa 1930s

Throwing snowballs
A group of cheeky monks, step outside of their monastery to throw snowballs and unsuspecting passers-by

Roger Bacon / Verhas
ROGER BACON Scientist and scholar looking across the rooftops of Oxford from his monastic observatory

Medieval floor tiles DP248332
Wenlock Priory, Much Wenlock, Shropshire. Detail looking down at medieval tiles on the floor of the priorys ruined library

Chapter House, Thornton Abbey IC204_004
Thornton Abbey, North Lincolnshire. The Chapter House in the 14th century. Reconstruction drawing by Jill Atherton

Cloister Walk, Thornton Abbey IC204_002
Thornton Abbey, North Lincolnshire. A view of the east cloister walk in the 1530s. Reconstruction drawing by Jill Atherton

19th century illustration depicting monk of the Cluniac order
3521320 19th century illustration depicting monk of the Cluniac order.; (add.info.: 19th century illustration depicting monk of the Cluniac order.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

St Dunstan at the feet of Christ
3585647 St Dunstan at the feet of Christ; (add.info.: St Dunstan at the feet of Christ. Dunstan (909 - 19 May 988 AD) was an Abbot of Glastonbury Abbey, a Bishop of Worcester, a Bishop of London

19th century illustration depicting monk of the Cistercian order
3521326 19th century illustration depicting monk of the Cistercian order.; (add.info.: 19th century illustration depicting monk of the Cistercian order.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

19th century composite illustration depicting monks
3521307 19th century composite illustration depicting monks; (add.info.: 19th century composite illustration depicting monks of the Cistercian, Carthusian)

Portal from the monastery, c.1100 (photo)
KW141261 Portal from the monastery, c.1100 (photo); Monestir de Santa Maria, Ripoll, Catalonia, Spain.

Portal from the monastery, c.1100 (photo)
KW141262 Portal from the monastery, c.1100 (photo); Monestir de Santa Maria, Ripoll, Catalonia, Spain.

A Hermit, 1664. Creator: Gerrit Dou
A Hermit, 1664

The Virgin and Child Appearing to Two Female Monastics, c. 1700. Creator: Unknown
The Virgin and Child Appearing to Two Female Monastics, c. 1700

Un moine dans une salle voûtée, 1828. Creator: Francois-Marius Granet
Un moine dans une salle voutee, 1828

Monastic chronicler c. 1066 IC008 / 034
Battle Abbey and the Battle of Hastings. A reconstruction drawing, by Judith Dobie, showing a monastic chronicler c. 1066. Monk

Church Nave, Thornton Abbey IC204_003
Thornton Abbey, North Lincolnshire. Church Nave viewed from West c.1400. Reconstruction drawing by Jill Atherton

The Choir of the Capuchin Church, Rome, 1817 (oil on canvas)
NGW238922 The Choir of the Capuchin Church, Rome, 1817 (oil on canvas) by Granet, Francois-Marius (1775-1849); 198x147.1 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Convent at Valmontone, from a volume of 66 views drawn from nature in the neighbourhood of Rome and Abruzzo
XYC176323 Convent at Valmontone, from a volume of 66 views drawn from nature in the neighbourhood of Rome and Abruzzo, November 1790 (pen and ink wash on paper) by Hoare

The Monastery, Locarno, 1890 (w/c & chalk on paper)
NGW387989 The Monastery, Locarno, 1890 (w/c & chalk on paper) by Goodwin, Albert (1845-1932); 27.5x37.8 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Gothic balcony in the courtyard of Klosterneuburg Abbey, c. 1840 (w / c on paper)
KLN146840 Gothic balcony in the courtyard of Klosterneuburg Abbey, c.1840 (w/c on paper) by Alt, Rudolph von (1812-1905); Stiftsmuseum, Klosterneuburg, Austria; eStiftmuseum Klosterneuburg; Austrian

Rock Of Cashel, Co Tipperary, Ireland

Portrait of Erasmus of Rotterdam, (1466 / 69-1536), 1523. Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
Portrait of Erasmus of Rotterdam, (1466/69-1536), 1523. Holbein, Hans, the Younger (1497-1543). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Round Tower, Early Medieval Monastic Settlement, Glendalough, County Wicklow, Ireland

St. Kevin's Church and The Round Tower, Early Medieval Monastic Settlement, Glendalough, County Wicklow, Ireland

Celtic cross and St. Kevin's Church at sunrise, Early Medieval Monastic Settlement, Glendalough, County Wicklow, Ireland

Celtic Cross with Cathedral ruins in the background at sunrise, Early Medieval Monastic Settlement, Glendalough, County Wicklow, Ireland

St. Kevin's Church, Early Medieval Monastic Settlement, Glendalough, County Wicklow, Ireland

View towards the St. Kevin's Church at sunrise, Early Medieval Monastic Settlement, Glendalough, County Wicklow, Ireland

St. Kevin's Church at sunrise, Early Medieval Monastic Settlement, Glendalough, County Wicklow, Ireland

View over Glendasan River towards The Round Tower at sunrise, Early Medieval Monastic Settlement, Glendalough, County Wicklow, Ireland

View over Glendasan River towards St. Kevin's Church and The Round Tower at sunset, Early Medieval Monastic Settlement, Glendalough, County Wicklow, Ireland

The Round Tower at sunset, Early Medieval Monastic Settlement, Glendalough, County Wicklow, Ireland

The Round Tower, elevated view, Early Medieval Monastic Settlement, Glendalough, County Wicklow, Ireland

Muchelney Abbey a71_00456
Muchelney Abbey, Abbots House, Muchelney, South Somerset, Somerset, 1939. Exterior view showing the north elevation of the Abbots House at Muchelney Abbey

Undercroft DP248410
Wenlock Priory, Much Wenlock, Shropshire. Interior view of the undercroft to St Michaels tower in the priory ruins, looking along the south aisle from the east

Ireland, County Wicklow, Glendalough, ancient monastic settlement started by St. Kevin, Celtic cross and Round Tower

Europe, United Kingdom, England, Turners Hill, Worth Abbey, the interior of the abbey church by Francis Pollen, as featured in the BBC television series, The Monastery

The abbey of San Pietro al Monte, an ancient monastic complex of Romanesque style in the town of Civate, Lecco province, Lombardy, italy

Saint Jerome in his Study. Detail. Castilian School
Master of the Parral (active 1480-1500). Saint Jerome in his Study. Detail. Castilian School, about 1480-1490. Lazaro Galdiano Museum. Madrid. Spain

Saint Jerome in his Study. Castilian School, about 1480-1490
Master of the Parral (active 1480-1500). Saint Jerome in his Study. Castilian School, about 1480-1490. Lazaro Galdiano Museum. Madrid. Spain

Statutes for Elections (Fragment)
Bifolium from an unidentified text, possibly a work such as book of statutes or constitution for a monastic community, on parchment

The Lady of Montserrat by Alonso Cano (1601-1667)
Alonso Cano (1601-1667) and Workshop. The Lady of Montserrat. San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts. Madrid. Spain. Date: 2019

Saint Anthony of Padua (1195-1231) by Juseppe de Ribera
Saint Anthony of Padua (1195-1231). Portuguese friar of Franciscan Order. Painting by Juseppe de Ribera (1591-1652). Spanish painter. San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts. Madrid. Spain. Date: 2019

The West front of Croyland Abbey, a Church of England parish church, formerly part of a Benedictine abbey church, in Crowland in the English county of Lincolnshire. Date: circa 1903

Monastery of Hosios Loukas (Venerable Luke) - Mount Helicon
Monastery of Hosios Loukas (Venerable Luke) on the slopes of Mount Helicon, between Delphi and Levadia in the Gulf of Corinth

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"Exploring the Monastic World: From Naughty Nuns to Drunk Monks" Step into a fascinating world life as we delve into the intriguing history and captivating stories behind these iconic hints. "Naughty Nuns": Uncover scandalous tales and secret affairs that took place within the walls of monasteries, challenging traditional perceptions. "Fountains Abbey N950001": Discover the grandeur of Fountains Abbey, an architectural masterpiece nestled amidst breathtaking landscapes. "Horses pulling cart IC086_019": Witness the daily routines of monks as they relied on horses to transport goods in their secluded communities. "Castle Acre Priory J940262": Immerse yourself in medieval times at Castle Acre Priory, where echoes of ancient prayers still resonate through its ruins. "Monk Spanks Nun 17C": Unearth a peculiar historical artifact that sheds light on unconventional disciplinary practices within religious orders during the 17th century. "The Nave at St Augustine's Abbey J990018": Stand in awe before the magnificent nave at St Augustine's Abbey, once a thriving center for spiritual devotion and worship. "Byland Abbey J940485" & "Fountains Abbey J940477": Marvel at two majestic abbeys that stand as testaments to human ingenuity and dedication throughout centuries past. "Stone Stairway, Skellig Michael, Skellig Islands, County Kerry, Ireland": Ascend stone stairways carved into cliffs on Skellig Michael Island – witness firsthand how monks sought solitude in remote locations to deepen their connection with God. "Lindisfarne Priory J880141" & Thornholme Priory J890422: Explore Lindisfarne Priory and Thornholme Priory – remnants of sacred spaces where monks devoted themselves to prayer against stunning coastal backdrops. "DRUNK MONK".