Monk Collection (page 19)

14th century cloister of the Pieve di Sant'Andrea, in Cercina Sesto Fiorentino Cercina, Pieve of Sant'Andrea, cloister Cloister Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Sculpted alabaster statuette of the Virgin with Child for the tomb of Philippe le Hardi, Duke of Bourgogne, preserved in the Muse national du Moyen Age in Thermes and htel de Cluny

Entrance to the convent of Camaldoli in Naples Naples. Date of Photograph:1915-1920 ca

St Benedict blessing; terracotta by Robbiana School preserved in the Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore, in Siena Siena Monte Oliveto Maggiore Abbey Statue Renaissance

Interior of the old pharmacy of the Certosa del Galluzzo Florence. Date of Photograph:ante 1896

Some Carthusian monks seen at the well of the Large Cloister, in the Certosa (Carthusian Monastery) of Galluzzo, on the outskirts of Florence Florence Galluzzo, Certosa

Monument to St. Philip Benizi, founder of the Servite Order, in the Convent of the Santissima Annunziata, Florence Florence Santissima Annunziata, convent Monument Renaissance

Portrait of Juan de Padilla, 19th century (chromo)
AIS5391971 Portrait of Juan de Padilla, 19th century (chromo) by Spanish School, (19th century); (add.info.: Leader of the revolt of the Castilian Communities against Charles I)

Franciscan in Prayer (charcoal on paper)
3598767 Franciscan in Prayer (charcoal on paper) by Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) (c.1488-1576); (add.info.: by Titian Uffizi, G.D.S., Firenze, Toscana)

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Statue of Girolamo Savonarola (1452-98) (photo)
7425645 Statue of Girolamo Savonarola (1452-98) (photo) by Pazzi, Enrico (1819-99); Ferrara, Italy; (add.info.: Dominican Prior of San Marco; hanged)

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Berthold Schwartz, german chemist, 1865 (engraving)
7345958 Berthold Schwartz, german chemist, 1865 (engraving) by Montaut, Henri de (1829-89); Private Collection; (add.info)

A holy man. 1866 (engraving)
7147159 A holy man. 1866 (engraving) by Bayard, Emile Antoine (1837-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: A holy man. Song by Beranger, french poet ( 1780-01857 ) Design by E

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

Festival of Light
Shaibal Nandi

Book and Monk
Gunarto Song

The Marriage of St Catherine of Siena, detail of St. Augustine and Dominican Beatus
BAL99056 The Marriage of St Catherine of Siena, detail of St. Augustine and Dominican Beatus, c.1481-1500 (tempera & oil on wood) by Lorenzo d'Alessandro da Severino II

Morano Calabro, Italy n the Calabria region of southern Italy at dusk

BHUTAN, JAKAR DZONG-85013A
Raimondo Restelli

The true cross by Gustave Dore (1832 aa 1883)The Crusaders are roused by the sight of the true cross

Kobe, Japan - A komuso (monk of the Fuke sect) wearing a basket hat (tengai or tengui) and playing the shakuhachi bamboo flute. Date: 1928

Aaron, High Priest of the Israelites, holding a censer (oil on canvas)
1762521 Aaron, High Priest of the Israelites, holding a censer (oil on canvas) by Mola, Pier Francesco (1612-66); 94.6x70.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Robin Hood and Alan-a-Dale, c. 1920 (colour litho)
1122922 Robin Hood and Alan-a-Dale, c.1920 (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robin Hood and the Men of the Greenwood published by TC & EC Jack c.1920)

Kobo Daishi (Kukai) as a Boy (Chigo Daishi) (hanging scroll with ink & colour on silk)
2968500 Kobo Daishi (Kukai) as a Boy (Chigo Daishi) (hanging scroll with ink & colour on silk) by Japanese School, (15th century); 86.7x48.9 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Man and woman dancing the bolero, Granada, 18th century. Man in majo suit, woman in long dress, both with castanets, accompanied by two guitarists

Compulsory conversion of Native Americans to christianity by Spanish Jesuit missionaries
PNP268194 Compulsory conversion of Native Americans to christianity by Spanish Jesuit missionaries in the 16th century (colour litho) by American School

Cartoon, The Hero and The Saint (Giuseppe Garibaldi)
Cartoon, The Hero and The Saint -- Giuseppe Garibaldi, Italian revolutionary, fights against the unhealthy influence of religious superstition

The Unequal Marriage, 1862 (oil on canvas)
BAL41749 The Unequal Marriage, 1862 (oil on canvas) by Pukirev, Vasili Vladimirovits (1832-90); 173x136.5 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; (add.info.: The Arranged Marriage); Russian

The Tasting (oil on canvas)
473290 The Tasting (oil on canvas) by Sani, Alessandro (1856-1927); 51.4x61.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

The Baphomet of the Templars, copy of an stone casket found at Essarois (Burgundy) (litho
CHT287227 The Baphomet of the Templars, copy of an stone casket found at Essarois (Burgundy) (litho) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Charles V Entering a Monastery at St. Yuste (litho)
STC358025 Charles V Entering a Monastery at St. Yuste (litho) by Agrasot y Juan, Joaquin (1837-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles V)

Detail from a Mayan codex (vellum)
XIR148820 Detail from a Mayan codex (vellum) by Pre-Columbian; Museo de America, Madrid, Spain; South American, out of copyright

The death of the righteous man and the death of the sinner
CHT211355 The death of the righteous man and the death of the sinner, illustration from a pictorial catechism, end of nineteenth century (colour litho) by French School

Baptism According to the Greek Church in Russia, engraved by W
PML143624 Baptism According to the Greek Church in Russia, engraved by W. Forrest, from World Religion, published by A. Fullarton & Co

The Nuns Olympics. Actor Richard Eden seen here taking part in the monks long jump final. They didn t have quite the organisation, perhaps, of the Munich Olympics

Penance of King Henry II
Vintage engraving of the Penance of King Henry II before the shrine of Thomas a Becket

Canterbury Tales - The Parson
The Parson, a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

Canterbury Tales - The Monk and his Greyhounds
The Monk (with his greyhounds), a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

A Woman Sweeping up Her Love Letters, 1725-1770. 1725-1770. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
A Woman Sweeping up Her Love Letters, 1725-1770

Saint Francis in Ecstasy, ca. 1650. Creator: Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione
Saint Francis in Ecstasy, ca. 1650

The Tale of Genji (Genji monogatari), 17th century. Creator: Kaiho Yusetsu
The Tale of Genji (Genji monogatari), 17th century. The Tale of Genji written by Murasaki Shikibu provides a unique depiction of the lifestyles of high courtiers during the Heian period

Watta Raka Anunayaka Farunansa, Buddhist head priest, Ceylon, 1898. Portrait of a shaven-headed priest of the Buddha temple at the Malwathu Maha Viharaya, a monastery in Kandy

The Birth of the Monkey, 1922. Creator: Unknown
The Birth of the Monkey, 1922. The Monkey King, Sun Wukong, a legendary characters in the 16th-century Chinese novel Journey to the West vy Wu Cheng en with origins dating to Song dynasty

Europe, Greece, Meteora. Isolated monastery on cliff. Credit as: Jim Nilsen / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com

Greece, Meteora. Isolated monasteries on cliffs. Credit as: Jim Nilsen / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com

Pelagia and Philammon, 1887, (c1930). Creator: Arthur Hacker
Pelagia and Philammon, 1887, (c1930). Scene from " Hypatia", a novel by Charles Kingsley: the monk Philammon finds his sister Pelagia at the point of death in the desert

China Clay - The Monk. Florence Mary Anderson / Molly MacArthur (1893-1972) had two distinct styles of illustration. From the middle of the 1920s

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In the tumultuous year of 1963, a Buddhist monk named Thich Quang Duc made a powerful statement that shook the world. Faced with President Ngo Dinh Diem's oppressive anti-Buddhist measures and his mistreatment of protestors, Duc decided to take drastic action. On June 11th, at an intersection in Saigon, South Vietnam, he committed self-immolation. Captured by photographer Malcolm Browne, the image of Duc engulfed in flames became an iconic symbol of resistance and sacrifice. It served as a stark reminder of the lengths individuals would go to fight for their beliefs and bring attention to injustice. Centuries earlier, another monk left his mark on history through cartography. The Fra Mauro Map from 1460 challenged conventional wisdom by orienting south at the top instead of north. This bold choice showcased the innovative thinking and curiosity present within monastic circles during that time. Monks have often been associated with spiritual practices and devotion throughout history. From Dom Perignon perfecting champagne-making techniques to Coates Plymouth Gin crafted by monks using secret recipes passed down through generations – their dedication has resulted in exquisite creations enjoyed by many. Religious icons also play a significant role in monastic traditions. The Icon of St. Joseph of Arimathea at Glastonbury depicts him holding both the Holy Grail and a staff that miraculously bloomed with flowers – symbols representing faith and divine intervention. Artistic expressions have long captured various aspects of monastic life too. Antonello da Messina's painting "Saint Jerome in his Study" portrays contemplation amidst books and solitude while highlighting intellectual pursuits embraced by monks. Yet not all depictions are serene; some explore folklore or satire like "Woman raising her skirts to scare off the devil. " These images remind us that even those dedicated to spirituality can confront earthly challenges with humor or unconventional methods. Saint John of the Cross exemplifies the resilience and strength found in monastic figures.