Saint Bede Collection

Saint John Dictating to the Venerable Bede, c. 1140. Creator: Unknown
Saint John Dictating to the Venerable Bede, c. 1140

The Venerable Bede Translating the Last Chapter of St John, 1926. Artist: James Doyle Penrose
The Venerable Bede Translating the Last Chapter of St John, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 2: Builders of the Church, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

The Venerable Bede (colour litho)
7190976 The Venerable Bede (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Venerable Bede)

Title Page for Venerabilis Bedae Presbyteri Anglo-Saxonis
498456 Title Page for Venerabilis Bedae Presbyteri Anglo-Saxonis, print made by Peter Isselburg, published in Cologne, 1612 (engraving and letterpress) by Braun

Death of Bede, illustration from The Church of England
STC393348 Death of Bede, illustration from The Church of England: A History for the People by H.D.M. Spence-Jones, pub. c.1910 (litho) (sepia photo) by Shepperson

The Venerable Bede translating the Gospel, illustration from Hutchinson
STC363606 The Venerable Bede translating the Gospel, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1920 (litho) by Penrose

The final moments of Saint Bede (engraving)
1577399 The final moments of Saint Bede (engraving) by Penrose, James Doyle (1862-1932); (add.info.: Engraving of the final moments of Saint Bede (672 AD-735 AD) by J

Bede, (672-735), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Bede, (672-735), 1830. Saint Beded, (672-735) English Benedictine monk from Northumbria. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R. Griffin and Co. J

Durham Cathedral and Mill. Durham Cathedral, overlooking the River Wear, was begun in 1093. The cathedral was a medieval site of pilgrimage due to the presence of the remains of St Cuthbert

Bedes chair, Jarrow, (c1920). Chair thought to have belonged to the Venerable Bede (673-735 AD). Illustration from Story of the British Nation, Volume I, Walter Hutchinson, (London, c1920s)

The Venerable Bede (c673-735), Anglo-Saxon theologian, scholar and historian, c1584
The Venerable Bede (c673-735), Anglo-Saxon theologian, scholar and historian, 1493. Seen here using a quill pen and a writing slope, Bede was a monk at Jarrow, Northumberland

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"The Venerable Bede: A Legacy of Translation, Scholarship, and Faith" Step into the world of Saint Bede, a renowned Anglo-Saxon theologian, scholar, and historian whose contributions have left an indelible mark on history. In 1926, artist James Doyle Penrose captured the essence of this remarkable figure in his painting "The Venerable Bede Translating the Last Chapter of St John. " With pen in hand and determination etched across his face, Bede's dedication to translating sacred texts shines through. Bede's influence is further exemplified in the color lithograph titled "The Venerable Bede, " where he stands tall as a beacon of knowledge and enlightenment. His scholarly pursuits are beautifully depicted in the title page for "Venerabilis Bedae Presbyteri Anglo-Saxonis, " showcasing his meticulous attention to detail. As we delve deeper into his life story, an engraving portrays the final moments with reverence and solemnity, and is here that we witness not only his passing but also the profound impact he had on Christianity during his time. Intriguingly, a woodcut portrait from 1493 published in the Nuremberg Chronicle offers us a glimpse into how this esteemed figure was perceived centuries after his death. The intricate details carved into each line reveal both wisdom and humility. Bede's connection to Durham Cathedral is evident through various depictions such as "Durham Cathedral and Mill. " This architectural marvel serves as a testament to both faith and scholarship - two pillars upon which Saint Bede built his legacy. A chair known as "Bedes Chair" found in Jarrow transports us back to c1920 when it was believed that this humble seat once belonged to him. Its presence symbolizes not only physical remnants but also spiritual continuity throughout generations. Through these artistic representations spanning different eras comes an understanding that transcends time.