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Background imageMonastic Collection: Statutes for Elections (Fragment)

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

Background imageMonastic Collection: The Lady of Montserrat by Alonso Cano (1601-1667)

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

Background imageMonastic Collection: Saint Anthony of Padua (1195-1231) by Juseppe de Ribera

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

Background imageMonastic Collection: The West front of Croyland Abbey

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

Background imageMonastic Collection: Monastery of Hosios Loukas (Venerable Luke) - Mount Helicon

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

Background imageMonastic Collection: The House of Many Windows, Nunnery House, Arthington, Wharfdale, Yorkshire, England

The House of Many Windows, Nunnery House, Arthington, Wharfdale, Yorkshire, England. Many of the windows are a sham, having been bricked up at the time of the Window Tax. Date: 1960s

Background imageMonastic Collection: The monks of Saint-Bernard clear snow after an avalanche blocks the pass

The monks of Saint-Bernard clear snow after an avalanche blocks the pass and prevents access to their monastery Date: 1897

Background imageMonastic Collection: German monks building roads and bridges Date: 8th century

German monks building roads and bridges Date: 8th century

Background imageMonastic Collection: The Monastery of Saint John of the Armenians on Mount Athos, 1300 (vellum)

The Monastery of Saint John of the Armenians on Mount Athos, 1300 (vellum)
IND364413 The Monastery of Saint John of the Armenians on Mount Athos, 1300 (vellum) by Byzantine, (14th century); Private Collection; Otus/Index

Background imageMonastic Collection: DDE-90035267

DDE-90035267
Benedictine Monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes. Founded around the year 900. The present building is dated 11th century. Scenery. Catalonia. Spain. Date: 16/11/2006

Background imageMonastic Collection: DDE-90031964

DDE-90031964
Europe, Ireland, Glendalough. Monastic site of St. Kevin in Glendalough. Date: 16/11/2006

Background imageMonastic Collection: DDE-90031962

DDE-90031962
Europe, Ireland, Glendalough. Cletic Patterns on Cross at Glandalough. Date: 16/11/2006

Background imageMonastic Collection: DDE-90031961

DDE-90031961
Europe, Ireland, Glendalough. Cletic Patterns on Cross at Glandalough. Date: 16/11/2006

Background imageMonastic Collection: DDE-90029319

DDE-90029319
France, Gordes. Cistercian monastery of Senanque beside lavender field in the Provence Region. Date: 25/06/2003

Background imageMonastic Collection: DDE-90028763

DDE-90028763
Austria, Melk monastery, Church of the Abbey, Wachau Valley Date: 14/08/2008

Background imageMonastic Collection: DDE-90028762

DDE-90028762
Austria, Melk monastery, Church of the Abbey, Wachau Valley Date: 14/08/2008

Background imageMonastic Collection: DDE-90025146

DDE-90025146
The Monastry or El Deir, Petra, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jordan, Middle East Date: 10/02/2006

Background imageMonastic Collection: Beauchief Abbey, Sheffield, South Yorkshire - a medieval monastic house now serving as a parish

Beauchief Abbey, Sheffield, South Yorkshire - a medieval monastic house now serving as a parish church in the southern suburbs of Sheffield Date: 1910

Background imageMonastic Collection: Detail of an ornamental letter in a 14th century manuscript. Duns Scotus lecturing his students

Detail of an ornamental letter in a 14th century manuscript. Duns Scotus lecturing his students, 14th century (vellum)
5320753 Detail of an ornamental letter in a 14th century manuscript. Duns Scotus lecturing his students, 14th century (vellum) by English School, (14th century); Cambridge University Library

Background imageMonastic Collection: View of the Benedictine Abbey of Saint Pierre de Montmajour (or Mont Majour)

View of the Benedictine Abbey of Saint Pierre de Montmajour (or Mont Majour)
JEB3518913 View of the Benedictine Abbey of Saint Pierre de Montmajour (or Mont Majour), founded in 948, Arles, France (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee Paul Arbaud

Background imageMonastic Collection: Bacchanalian Relief, Pakistan, Gandhara, Buner area, early Kushan Period (AD 1-320

Bacchanalian Relief, Pakistan, Gandhara, Buner area, early Kushan Period (AD 1-320
3899096 Bacchanalian Relief, Pakistan, Gandhara, Buner area, early Kushan Period (AD 1-320) (schist) by Pakistani School, (1st century AD); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageMonastic Collection: Bacchanalian Relief, Pakistan, Gandhara, Buner area, early Kushan Period (AD 1-320

Bacchanalian Relief, Pakistan, Gandhara, Buner area, early Kushan Period (AD 1-320
3899094 Bacchanalian Relief, Pakistan, Gandhara, Buner area, early Kushan Period (AD 1-320) (schist) by Pakistani School, (1st century AD); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageMonastic Collection: The Franciscan Saints (engraving)

The Franciscan Saints (engraving)
3633290 The Franciscan Saints (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Franciscan Saints)

Background imageMonastic Collection: The Charity of St Thomas de Villanueva (engraving)

The Charity of St Thomas de Villanueva (engraving)
3633286 The Charity of St Thomas de Villanueva (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Charity of St Thomas de Villanueva)

Background imageMonastic Collection: The Saints of Vallombrosa (engraving)

The Saints of Vallombrosa (engraving)
3633285 The Saints of Vallombrosa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Saints of Vallombrosa)

Background imageMonastic Collection: St Dominick and St Catherine of Siena, Sasso Ferrato (engraving)

St Dominick and St Catherine of Siena, Sasso Ferrato (engraving)
3635824 St Dominick and St Catherine of Siena, Sasso Ferrato (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Dominick and St Catherine of Siena, Sasso Ferrato)

Background imageMonastic Collection: St Louis and St Bonaventura, Cosimo Roselli (engraving)

St Louis and St Bonaventura, Cosimo Roselli (engraving)
3635812 St Louis and St Bonaventura, Cosimo Roselli (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Louis and St Bonaventura, Cosimo Roselli)

Background imageMonastic Collection: St Antony (engraving)

St Antony (engraving)
3635805 St Antony (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Antony. Illustration for Legends of the Monastic Orders as represented in the Fine Arts by Mrs)

Background imageMonastic Collection: A Miracle of St Antony of Padua, Pesellino (engraving)

A Miracle of St Antony of Padua, Pesellino (engraving)
3635802 A Miracle of St Antony of Padua, Pesellino (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Miracle of St Antony of Padua, Pesellino)

Background imageMonastic Collection: St Francis, Cigoli (engraving)

St Francis, Cigoli (engraving)
3635797 St Francis, Cigoli (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Francis, Cigoli)

Background imageMonastic Collection: St Procopius (engraving)

St Procopius (engraving)
3635787 St Procopius (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Procopius. Illustration for Legends of the Monastic Orders as represented in the Fine Arts by)

Background imageMonastic Collection: St Cunegunda walking over the red-hot ploughshares (engraving)

St Cunegunda walking over the red-hot ploughshares (engraving)
3635786 St Cunegunda walking over the red-hot ploughshares (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Cunegunda walking over the red-hot ploughshares)

Background imageMonastic Collection: St Bruno praying in the desert, Andrea Sacchi (engraving)

St Bruno praying in the desert, Andrea Sacchi (engraving)
3635774 St Bruno praying in the desert, Andrea Sacchi (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Bruno praying in the desert, Andrea Sacchi)

Background imageMonastic Collection: St Benedict, St Romualdo, from a picture in the National Gallery (engraving)

St Benedict, St Romualdo, from a picture in the National Gallery (engraving)
3635769 St Benedict, St Romualdo, from a picture in the National Gallery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Benedict, St Romualdo)

Background imageMonastic Collection: St Ethelreda, from an ancient Saxon miniature, AD 980 (engraving)

St Ethelreda, from an ancient Saxon miniature, AD 980 (engraving)
3635763 St Ethelreda, from an ancient Saxon miniature, AD 980 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Ethelreda, from an ancient Saxon miniature, AD 980)

Background imageMonastic Collection: St Giles the Hermit (engraving)

St Giles the Hermit (engraving)
3635755 St Giles the Hermit (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Giles the Hermit)

Background imageMonastic Collection: Portrait of a Carthusian, 1446 (oil on wood)

Portrait of a Carthusian, 1446 (oil on wood)
3615921 Portrait of a Carthusian, 1446 (oil on wood) by Christus, Petrus (c.1410-1475/76); 29.2x21.6 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: The Carthusian Order)

Background imageMonastic Collection: Monastical habits of the 12th Century (coloured engraving)

Monastical habits of the 12th Century (coloured engraving)
972879 Monastical habits of the 12th Century (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monastical habits of the 12th Century)

Background imageMonastic Collection: View of La Grande Chartreuse (engraving)

View of La Grande Chartreuse (engraving)
CHT440663 View of La Grande Chartreuse (engraving) by French School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Veue de la grande Chartreuse et des Montagnes et Batimens qui en dependent; La)

Background imageMonastic Collection: Monastic husbandry (engraving)

Monastic husbandry (engraving)
2792986 Monastic husbandry (engraving) by Townsend, Frederick Henry (1868-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monastic husbandry)

Background imageMonastic Collection: Monastic Healing (pen & brown ink with red chalk, on ivory laid paper

Monastic Healing (pen & brown ink with red chalk, on ivory laid paper
2968293 Monastic Healing (pen & brown ink with red chalk, on ivory laid paper, squared in black chalk, laid down on ivory laid paper) by Peranda

Background imageMonastic Collection: The Deanery Winchester, c. 1830 (engraving)

The Deanery Winchester, c. 1830 (engraving)
3058215 The Deanery Winchester, c.1830 (engraving) by Carter, Owen Brown (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraved by J.Le Kuex for Picturesque Memorials of Winchester St Swithuns Priory 13th)

Background imageMonastic Collection: Cheney Court Winchester, c. 1830 (engraving)

Cheney Court Winchester, c. 1830 (engraving)
3058216 Cheney Court Winchester, c.1830 (engraving) by Carter, Owen Brown (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraved by J.Le Kuex for Picturesque Memorials of Winchester this Elizabethan)

Background imageMonastic Collection: Inner Courtyard of S. Bruno Monastery, Serra San Bruno, Calabria (engraving)

Inner Courtyard of S. Bruno Monastery, Serra San Bruno, Calabria (engraving)
UCL273835 Inner Courtyard of S. Bruno Monastery, Serra San Bruno, Calabria (engraving) by Schiantarelli, Pompeo (1746-1802/05); Geology Collections, University College London

Background imageMonastic Collection: PD. 54-1997 View of the Monastery of La Verna, The Courtyard and The Well, c

PD. 54-1997 View of the Monastery of La Verna, The Courtyard and The Well, c
FIT111424 PD.54-1997 View of the Monastery of La Verna, The Courtyard and The Well, c.1607-12 (wash, pen & ink on paper) by Ligozzi, Jacopo (1547-1626); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Background imageMonastic Collection: Kirkstall Abbey, 1801 (pencil on paper)

Kirkstall Abbey, 1801 (pencil on paper)
LMG148385 Kirkstall Abbey, 1801 (pencil on paper) by Farington, Joseph (1747-1821); 30.1x47.3 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; eLeeds Museums and Galleries; English

Background imageMonastic Collection: View of the Abbey and the church tower (photo)

View of the Abbey and the church tower (photo)
XIR162674 View of the Abbey and the church tower (photo) by French School; Saint-Michel-de-Cuxa, Languedoc-Roussillon, France; (add.info.: founded c)



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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".