Religious Order Collection

Aid for the Wounded (Sister of Charity), c1865. Creator: Alexandre-Marie Guillemin
Aid for the Wounded (Sister of Charity), c1865

Three Nuns in the Portal of a Church, c1860. Creator: Armand Gautier
Three Nuns in the Portal of a Church, c1860. This painting depicts three Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul in their traditional attire (worn until the 1960s)

Nun, n.d. Creator: Auguste Xavier Le Prince
Nun, n.d

Monk standing, 1657. Creator: Gesina ter Borch
Monk standing, 1657

Monk with rosary beads, 1657. Creator: Gesina ter Borch
Monk with rosary beads, 1657. Standing brother, with habit of the Order of the Crosiers, in an octagonal frame

Monk standing with a staff, c.1657. Creator: Gesina ter Borch
Monk standing with a staff, c.1657. Brother with a habit of the Order of the Crosiers, in an octagonal frame

Monk standing with a rosary, c.1657. Creator: Gesina ter Borch
Monk standing with a rosary, c.1657. Brother with a habit of the Order of the Crosiers, in an octagonal frame

Monk kneeling at an altar, 1657. Creator: Gesina ter Borch
Monk kneeling at an altar, 1657. Brother with a habit of the Order of the Crosiers, in an octagonal frame

View of the Royal Palace and monastery of the Friars Minor Capuchins in Wroclaw, 1742-1801. Creator: Anon
View of the Royal Palace and monastery of the Friars Minor Capuchins in Wroclaw, 1742-1801

View of the Royal Palace and the monastery of the Friars Minor Capuchins in Wroclaw, 1742-1801. Creator: Anon
View of the Royal Palace and monastery of the Friars Minor Capuchins in Wroclaw, 1742-1801

Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence, with Two Benedictine Nuns, c.1425. Creator: Jacobello del Fiore
Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence, with Two Benedictine Nuns, c.1425. Other Title(s): The Martyrdom of St Lawrence, with two Dominican Nuns

Two Friars of the Order of Saint Anthony, 1766. Creator: Jonathan Spilsbury
Two Friars of the Order of Saint Anthony, 1766

The Madonna with the Seven Founders of the Servite Order, c. 1728. [The Order was founded in 1233 by " the seven holy founders" : Bonfilius of Florence

Portrait of Pierre du Laurens, ca. 1670. Creator: Guillaume Vallet
Portrait of Pierre du Laurens, ca. 1670

St. Gaetan, Founder of the Theatines. Creator: Claude Mellan
St. Gaetan, Founder of the Theatines

Wenlock, 1850s-60s. Creator: Alfred Capel-Cure
Wenlock, 1850s-60s

Wenlock Abbey, 1858. Creator: Alfred Capel-Cure
Wenlock Abbey, 1858

Castle Acre Priory, 1801. Artist: J Landseer
Castle Acre Priory, Norfolk, 1801. Castle Acre Priory was a Cluniac monastery founded in 1090. The surviving remains include the early 12th century church, the priors house

abbey, architectural style, baroque, building, catholic, ceska republika, double-tower
Premonstrate Monastery with the Basilica of the Annunciation, Svaty Kopecek or Holy Hill, Olomouc, Czech Republic, Europe

The Odious Odo, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
The Odious Odo, c1860, (c1860). Odo of Cluny (c878-942 AD) was the second abbot of Cluny. He reformed in the Cluniac system of France and Italy

Holyrood Chapel, Edinburgh, 1859. Artist: William Miller
Holyrood Chapel, Edinburgh, 1859. A ruined abbey of the Canons Regular in Edinburgh, Scotland, founded in 1128 by King David I. From The History of England Div XI by David Hume & Tobias Smollett

The Abbey of St Martin-des-Champs, 1915. From Paris Past and Present. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1915]

Pythagoras (c560 - 480 BC), Greek philosopher and scientist. Mathematics. Acoustics. Engraving. (Colorised black and white print)

Crossraguel Abbey, Maybole, South Ayrshire, Scotland, 1924-1926. Artist: Valentine & Sons
Crossraguel Abbey, Maybole, South Ayrshire, Scotland, 1924-1926. Crossraguel was a Cluniac monastery founded in 1244. It was sacked by the army of Edward I of England in 1307

La Jerusalem deliveree par le Tasse, Procession of crosses to Mount Olive. 19th Century. Colour Lithograph. Private collection

Ecstasy of Saint Francis of Paula, 18th century. Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Ecstasy of Saint Francis of Paula, 18th century. St Francis of Paula (1416-1507) was the founder of the Order of Minims. From the Church San Benedetto, Venice, Italy

Pythagoras (560-480 BC), Greek philosopher and scientist, demonstrating mathematical relationships. Recognised mathematical relationship between length of vibrating string, column of air

View of Karlskirche (St. Charless Church), Vienna, Austria
Karlskirche is a baroque church located on the south side of Karlsplatz in Vienna, Austria. Widely considered the most outstanding baroque church in Vienna

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"Exploring the Rich History and Influence of Religious Orders" From the serene portraits of Two Friars of the Order of Saint Anthony in 1766 to the captivating depiction of The Madonna with the Seven Founders of the Servite Order in 1728, these artworks offer a glimpse into the world of religious orders. Each brushstroke tells a story, revealing their profound impact on society. Intriguingly, Portrait of Pierre du Laurens from around 1670 showcases an individual who played a significant role within his order. Guillaume Vallet's masterpiece captures not only his physical appearance but also hints at his unwavering devotion to his calling. Meanwhile, St. Gaetan, Founder of The Theatines immortalized by Claude Mellan's skilled hand, exemplifies determination and resilience as he established this influential religious order. His visionary leadership paved the way for countless followers seeking spiritual enlightenment. Moving forward in time, Alfred Capel-Cure's Wenlock Abbey photographs from the 1850s-60s transport us to a grand architectural marvel that once housed devout monks. Its baroque style stands as a testament to their commitment to creating awe-inspiring spaces dedicated to worship and contemplation. Similarly, Castle Acre Priory captured by J Landseer in 1801 reveals remnants of an ancient abbey that once thrived with life and prayer. Its ruins now serve as reminders of centuries-old traditions upheld by devoted individuals who sought solace within its walls. Venturing beyond traditional artwork, we encounter Holyrood Chapel in Edinburgh through William Miller's lens in 1859. This stunning photograph encapsulates both beauty and spirituality intertwined within its sacred space—a sanctuary where believers found solace amidst tumultuous times. Delving deeper into history takes us back even further—to Pythagoras himself—whose philosophical teachings influenced generations across different cultures and religions.