Prioress Collection

Chaucers Canterbury Pilgrims on the road
* NOTE - FULL FILE IS A LONG PANORAMA - Preview split into 3 sections for ease of viewing * Chaucers Canterbury Pilgrims on the road reproduction of a painting by Stephen Reid (1873-1948) (from left)

Geoffrey Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales, The Pilgrims leaving The Tabard Inn (colour litho)
5198825 Geoffrey Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales, The Pilgrims leaving The Tabard Inn (colour litho) by Haweis, Mary Eliza (1848-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Geoffrey Chaucer)

Maria Aurora von Königsmarck (1662-1728), countess, prioress of the Virgin Diocese of Quedlinburg
Maria Aurora von Konigsmarck (1662-1728), countess, prioress of the Virgin Diocese of Quedlinburg, writer

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

In The Monastery Church, 1878 (painting)
7432283 In The Monastery Church, 1878 (painting) by Backer, Harriet (1845-1932); 46x42.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Harriet Backer (1845-1932)); Photo © O. Vaering

The Tiffany Chapel, 1893 (lithograph)
3671645 The Tiffany Chapel, 1893 (lithograph) by Lauber, Joseph (1855-1948); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: The book of the fair)

The Communion of Saint Theresa of Avila, circa 1670
Juan Martin Cabezalero (1633-1673). Spanish Baroque painter. The Communion of Saint Theresa of Avila, circa 1670. Lazaro Galdiano Museum. Madrid. Spain

Portrait of Mother Jeronima de la Fuente, 1620 (oil on canvas)
7413321 Portrait of Mother Jeronima de la Fuente, 1620 (oil on canvas) by Velazquez, Diego Rodriguez de Silva y (1599-1660); 107x86 cm; Prado, Madrid

Wedding Feast of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary and Louis of Thuringia in the Wartburg, c. 1490-c. 1495 (oil on panel)
7412255 Wedding Feast of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary and Louis of Thuringia in the Wartburg, c. 1490-c.1495 (oil on panel) by Master of the St.Elizabeth panels (fl.c.1490-c.1495)

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Lamentation over the dead Christ, 1360-65 circa, (tempera on wood)
7146400 Lamentation over the dead Christ, 1360-65 circa, (tempera on wood) by Giottino, Tommaso di Stefano (fl.1368); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

For a new mass, 1894 (oil on canvas)
7059177 For a new mass, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Postiglione, Salvatore (1861-1906); Palazzo Zevallos Stigliano, Naples, Campania, Italy; (add.info.: For a new mass, 1894, Salvatore Postiglione)

Ecstasy of Saint Theresa of Avila, 1647-52, (sculpture)
7130070 Ecstasy of Saint Theresa of Avila, 1647-52, (sculpture) by Bernini, Gian Lorenzo (1598-1680); Santa Maria della Vittoria, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Ecstasy of Saint Theresa of Avila, 1647-52)

Death of Saint Scholastica, c. 1700 (oil on canvas)
7352733 Death of Saint Scholastica, c.1700 (oil on canvas) by Ferrari, Gregorio de (1644-1726); 319x222 cm; Museo Diocesano, Genoa, Liguria

St. Rose of Lima, (painting)
7129982 St. Rose of Lima, (painting) by Dolci, Carlo (1616-86); Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: St. Rose of Lima, Carlo Dolci, Pitti palace, Florence, Italy); Photo © Stefano Baldini

The mystic marriage of saint Catherine of Alexandria and saint Catherine and Bernardino of Siena
7129385 The mystic marriage of saint Catherine of Alexandria and saint Catherine and Bernardino of Siena, 16th century (oil on panel) by Genga

The establishment of the order of the sisters of the visitation, 1734 (oil on canvas)
7294322 The establishment of the order of the sisters of the visitation, 1734 (oil on canvas) by Pittoni, Giovanni Battista (1687-1767); Fondazione Magnani-Rocca, Parma

Madonna and Child with Saints, 1345-1355 (tempera on panel)
7294378 Madonna and Child with Saints, 1345-1355 (tempera on panel) by Mello da Gubbio (14th century); Fondazione Magnani-Rocca, Parma, Italy; (add.info.: Madonna and Child with Saints, 1345-1355)

Madonna enthroned with Child, surrounded by saints and figures, 1575 (painting)
7129047 Madonna enthroned with Child, surrounded by saints and figures, 1575 (painting) by Allori, Alessandro (1535-1607); Galleria dell'Accademia, Florence, Tuscany

Madonna of the Rosary, 1657, Luca Giordano (oil on canvas)
7064269 Madonna of the Rosary, 1657, Luca Giordano (oil on canvas) by Giordano, Luca (1634-1705); Museo di Capodimonte, Naples, Campania, Italy; (add.info.: Madonna of the Rosary, 1657)

Christ's Mystical Embrace to Saint Catherine of Siena, Mystical Vision (oil on canvas)
7352712 Christ's Mystical Embrace to Saint Catherine of Siena, Mystical Vision (oil on canvas) by Borzone, Luciano (1610-45); 78x102 cm; Museo Diocesano, Albenga

Adoration of the Child, 1512, Conelisz Jacob, known as Jacob van Oostsanen (oil on panel)
7064204 Adoration of the Child, 1512, Conelisz Jacob, known as Jacob van Oostsanen (oil on panel) by Oostsanen, Jacob Cornelisz van (1470-1533); Museo di Capodimonte, Naples, Campania

Santa Chiara, 1530 circa, Girolamo Mazzola Bedoli (oil on canvas)
7064182 Santa Chiara, 1530 circa, Girolamo Mazzola Bedoli (oil on canvas) by Bedoli, Girolamo Mazzola (c.1500-69); Museo di Capodimonte, Naples, Campania, Italy; (add.info.: Santa Chiara, 1530 circa)

Coronation of the Virgin, 1372-73 circa, (panel)
7129075 Coronation of the Virgin, 1372-73 circa, (panel) by Cione, Jacopo di & Tommaso, Niccolo di & Lapo, Simone di (14h century); Galleria dell'Accademia, Florence, Tuscany

Ecstasy of Saint Theresa of Avila, 1647-52, (sculpture)
7130067 Ecstasy of Saint Theresa of Avila, 1647-52, (sculpture) by Bernini, Gian Lorenzo (1598-1680); Santa Maria della Vittoria, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Ecstasy of Saint Theresa of Avila, 1647-52)

Ecstasy of Saint Theresa of Avila, 1647-52, (sculpture)
7130063 Ecstasy of Saint Theresa of Avila, 1647-52, (sculpture) by Bernini, Gian Lorenzo (1598-1680); Santa Maria della Vittoria, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Ecstasy of Saint Theresa of Avila, 1647-52)

The Smoker, c. 1927 (oil and terpentine on canvas)
7332520 The Smoker, c.1927 (oil and terpentine on canvas) by Permeke, Constant (1886-1952); Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent, Belgium; (add.info.: Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Oost-Vlaanderen)

Painting. Signed and dated: Constant Meunier 1864. The orphans. Oil on canvas. Detail
6262033 Painting. Signed and dated: Constant Meunier 1864. The orphans. Oil on canvas. Detail. by Meunier, Constantin Emile (1831-1905); Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut

Archduchess Isabella of Spain, who gives her jewels to the Basilica of St. Martin in Halle, 17th century (painting)
7242350 Archduchess Isabella of Spain, who gives her jewels to the Basilica of St. Martin in Halle, 17th century (painting) by Crayer, Gaspar de (1584-1669); Tournai

Painting. Signed and dated: Constant Meunier 1864. The orphans. Oil on canvas. Detail
6262032 Painting. Signed and dated: Constant Meunier 1864. The orphans. Oil on canvas. Detail. by Meunier, Constantin Emile (1831-1905); Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut

Forgiveness, 1885-90 (oil on canvas)
7331981 Forgiveness, 1885-90 (oil on canvas) by Postiglione, Salvatore (1861-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist: Salvatore Postiglione); Ghigo Roli

Forgiveness, detail, 1885-90 (oil on canvas)
7331959 Forgiveness, detail, 1885-90 (oil on canvas) by Postiglione, Salvatore (1861-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist: Salvatore Postiglione); Ghigo Roli

Verso: Woman with a Headdress, praying, 1667 (Graphite on paper)
7308219 Verso: Woman with a Headdress, praying, 1667 (Graphite on paper) by Matejko, Jan (1838-93); 11.7x7.2 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Prioress Tale, decorated wardrobe, designed by Philip Webb (1831-1915), 1859 (oil on panel)
7246991 The Prioress Tale, decorated wardrobe, designed by Philip Webb (1831-1915), 1859 (oil on panel) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Death and the Nun, from the Dance of Death by Hans Holbein the Younger
7277879 Death and the Nun, from the Dance of Death by Hans Holbein the Younger by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death and the Nun)

The Prioress Tale, decorated wardrobe, designed by Philip Webb (1831-1915)
AMO133883 The Prioress Tale, decorated wardrobe, designed by Philip Webb (1831-1915), 1859 (oil on panel) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Mine Host assembling the Canterbury pilgrims
LLM460892 Mine Host assembling the Canterbury pilgrims by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mine Host assembling the Canterbury pilgrims)

The Tabard Inn, the night before the pilgrimage to Canterbury (engraving)
607581 The Tabard Inn, the night before the pilgrimage to Canterbury (engraving) by Fairholt, Frederick William (1814-66); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tabard Inn)

Prioress, Sumpnour, Pardoner (litho)
475418 Prioress, Sumpnour, Pardoner (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The Prioress (engraving)
2786791 The Prioress (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prioress. Illustration for Chatterbox (1880)

Sir Lamorack and Sir Percival receive their Mothers Blessing
STC335778 Sir Lamorack and Sir Percival receive their Mothers Blessing, illustration from The Story of Sir Launcelot and his Companions, 1907 (litho) by Pyle

Five Seals of Robert Atwaller, unknown seal, Margaret Mewyrk
2832543 Five Seals of Robert Atwaller, unknown seal, Margaret Mewyrk, Prioress of St Mary Magdalen and John Vrell, 1825 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Manning

The Prioress, detail from The Canterbury Tales, by Geoffrey Chaucer (c
SR21926 The Prioress, detail from The Canterbury Tales, by Geoffrey Chaucer (c.1342-1400) Ellesmere Manuscript, facsimile edition, 1911 (for original detail see 128945) by English School

The prioress had a simple, innocent smile (colour litho)
956059 The prioress had a simple, innocent smile (colour litho) by Anderson, Anne (1874-1930); Private Collection; (add.info)

Elizabeth Throckmorton, Canoness of the Order of the Dames Augustines Anglaises, 1729

Death Comes To The Abbess From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Chaucer: Canterbury Tales. the Prioress
CHAUCER: CANTERBURY TALES. The Prioress. Detail from a facsimile of the Ellesmere manuscript of Geoffrey Chaucers Canterbury Tales, c1410

Chaucer, the Prioress
The Prioress in a gesture of benediction

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"The Prioress: A Journey through Art and Literature" Embark on a captivating journey as we delve into the enigmatic world of the prioress. From Chaucer's Canterbury Pilgrims on the road to exquisite artworks depicting religious figures, this caption explores various representations of this intriguing character. In Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, The Prioress stands out among the diverse group of pilgrims. Her delicate manners and elegant attire reflect her high social status within the church hierarchy. But what lies beneath her serene facade? Moving beyond literature, we encounter The Communion of Saint Theresa of Avila, circa 1670. This painting captures a moment of spiritual ecstasy experienced by Saint Theresa, perhaps mirroring the innermost desires hidden within our mysterious prioress. A striking portrait titled Portrait of Mother Jeronima de la Fuente, 1620 (oil on canvas) offers us a glimpse into another prioress' life. With an air of authority and wisdom in her eyes, she commands respect and admiration from those around her. The Wedding Feast of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary and Louis of Thuringia in the Wartburg takes us back to medieval times with its vivid depiction painted between 1490-1495 (oil on panel). Amidst celebrations and joyous festivities, our prioress might have found solace or longing for such earthly pleasures forbidden by her vows. As we explore further into art history, Lamentation over the dead Christ presents a poignant scene from 1360-65 circa (tempera on wood). Could it be that our prioress finds solace in contemplating Christ's suffering? Or does she empathize with Mary's grief? For a new mass depicted in an oil-on-canvas artwork from 1894 showcases how traditions evolve over time while still maintaining their essence. Our ever-evolving prioress may find herself torn between upholding tradition and embracing change.