Monk Collection (page 8)

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

Heavenly Ladder of Saint John Climacus, 12th century. Found in the Collection of Saint Catherines Monastery, Mount Sinai, Egypt

Silence, 1903. Found in the collection of State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Dispute of four Church Fathers on the Immaculate Conception, 1541. Artist: Dossi, Dosso (ca. 1486-1542)
Dispute of four Church Fathers on the Immaculate Conception, 1541. Found in the collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Single combat of Peresvet and Temir-murza on the Kulikovo Field in 1380. Artist: Jacobi, Mavriki Petrovich (1906-1938)
Single combat of Peresvet and Temir-murza on the Kulikovo Field in 1380. Private Collection

Saint Anthony the Abbot Tormented by Demons. Artist: Desi, Joan (active 1481-1520)
Saint Anthony the Abbot Tormented by Demons. Found in the collection of Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona

The Ladder of Divine Ascent, Mid of 17th cen Artist: Russian icon
The Ladder of Divine Ascent, Mid of 17th cen.. From a private collection

Peter I in the Rebellion of the Old Believers in the Palace of Facets, Late 18th cent Artist: Anonymous
Peter I in the Rebellion of the Old Believers in the Palace of Facets, Late 18th cent.. Found in the collection of the State History Museum, Moscow

Priests and monks in a Korean monastery, or lamasery, 1902. Artist: Walter Hillier
Priests and monks in a Korean monastery, or lamasery, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

The monks of Christchurch expelled, 1209 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
The monks of Christchurch expelled, 1864. Fulk de Cantelupe, (died 7 April 1239) and Henry de Cornhill, (c1135 - c1193) sheriff of Kent, are sent by King John to expel the monks from Christchurch

Madonna and Child in glory with the saints Anthony of Padua and Francis, 1530. Found in the collection of the Musei Capitolini, Rome

The sacred spring in Sarov Monastery, Russia, 1903. Artist: K von Hahn
The sacred spring in Sarov Monastery, Russia, 1903. In 1903 the monastery, which is associated with St Seraphim, was visited by Tsar Nicholas II and other members of the Russian royal family

Rocky Landscape with Saint Francis, early 17th century. Artist: Abraham Govaerts
Rocky Landscape with Saint Francis, early 17th century. From a private collection

French Revolution 1789: anti-clericalism. Anti-clerical caricature on the confiscation of the wealth of the Church. A monk, representing the Church

Monk at Boudhanath Stupa, Kathmandu, Nepal

Monk feeding pidgeons at Boudhanath Stupa, Kathmandu, Nepal

Monk reading sacred texts in monastery at Boudhanath, Kathmandu, Nepal

Monk writing calligraphy at Ekoin temple, Koya, Mount Koya, Kansai region, Honshu, Japan

Buddhist statue, Okunoin Cemetery in Koya, Mount Koya, Kansai region, Honshu, Japan

Buddhist statues, Okunoin Cemetery in Koya, Mount Koya, Kansai region, Honshu, Japan

Female monk, Shanghai, China

Thailand, Sukhothai, Si Satchanalai, Si Satchanalai Historical Park, two monks walking across footbridge over Yorn river. UNESCO World Heritage site

Alms giving ceremony, Luang Prabang, Laos

Monks at Su Tong Pae Bridge, Mae Hong Son, Northern Thailand, Thailand

Two monks walking past a stupa in Wat Phan On temple complex, Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand, Thailand

A monk walking in Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha), Bangkok, Thailand

Monk statues at Myo Yar Pyae Pagoda at sunset, Monywa, Monywa Township, Monywa District, Sagaing Region, Myanmar

Small monk statues at Myo Yar Pyae Pagoda, Monywa, Monywa Township, Monywa District, Sagaing Region, Myanmar

Small golden monk statue at Myo Yar Pyae Pagoda, Monywa, Monywa Township, Monywa District, Sagaing Region, Myanmar

Monks praying at Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon, Yangon Region, Myanmar

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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.