Monk Collection (#11)

Francisco Pareja covnerting the natives in Florida in 16th century, 17th century (engraving)
527797 Francisco Pareja covnerting the natives in Florida in 16th century, 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: Francisco Pareja (d1628)

Venerable Bede (c.673-735) Anglo-Saxon theologian, scholar and historian: monk at Jarrow, Northumberland
532026 Venerable Bede (c.673-735) Anglo-Saxon theologian, scholar and historian: monk at Jarrow, Northumberland. Bede using writing slope, quill pen. Scissors, inkwell and candle at his side

The meeting of Saint Francis with Saint Dominic, c.1665. Creator: Preti, Mattia (1613-1699)
The meeting of Saint Francis with Saint Dominic, c.1665. Found in the Collection of the Galleria Nazionale di Palazzo Spinola, Genova

South Side of King's College Chapel, 1815. Creator: Mackenzie, Frederick (around 1788-1854)
South Side of King's College Chapel, 1815. Private Collection

The sleeping hermit, 1750. Creator: Vien, Joseph Marie (1716-1809)
The sleeping hermit, 1750. Found in the Collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Saint Francis receiving the Stigmata, 1600. Creator: El Greco, Dominico (1541-1614)
Saint Francis receiving the Stigmata, 1600. Found in the Collection of the Museu de Arte de S£o Paulo

The Vision of Saint Bernard, c.1490-1495. Creator: Perugino (ca. 1450-1523)
The Vision of Saint Bernard, c.1490-1495. Found in the Collection of the Alte Pinakothek, Munich

Musical notation. 10th century (manuscript of Gregorian chant of Tutilo's Trope Hodie Cantandus)
528013 Musical notation. 10th century (manuscript of Gregorian chant of Tutilo's Trope Hodie Cantandus, written in Neums notation which was superseded by Staff notation); (add.info)

Priest offering the heart taken from a living human victim to the Aztec sun god and god of war, Huitzilopochtli
528600 Priest offering the heart taken from a living human victim to the Aztec sun god and god of war, Huitzilopochtli. Print of facsimile from Aztec Codex, published 1904

The Third Council of Constantinople held in 680-81 under Pope Agatho (678-681)
IND86676 The Third Council of Constantinople held in 680-81 under Pope Agatho (678-681) and Emperor Constantine IV Pogonatus (668-685) from a fresco in the Vatican

Bartolome de las Casas, dominican priest, missionary with the Indians, 1844 (engraving)
ELD4859174 Bartolome de las Casas, dominican priest, missionary with the Indians, 1844 (engraving); (add.info.: Representation of Bartolome de las Casas (1484-1566) Dominican priest

sleeping novice
Marco Tagliarino

Sleeping Monk
Shaibal Nandi

Streets of Mingun
Marco Tagliarino

Monk in Reading
Nilendu Banerjee

Ubeinde keşiş
Gulsen Yilman

Spirit and meditation
Marco Tagliarino

AMIR ALI NAVADEH SHAHLA

Under Bagan's Skies
Giorgio Pizzocaro

Over the rainbow
Marcel Egger

The Young Monk and his pet Hornbill
Elizabeth Cowle

Little Buddha
Walde Jansky

Practical Religion
Philip Sutton

Right of Passage
Philip Sutton

Two Monks Walking Home
Ajit Rana

The Baphomet of the Templars, illustration of a stone casket found at Essarois (Burgundy
DGC405782 The Baphomet of the Templars, illustration of a stone casket found at Essarois (Burgundy) (engraving) by English School

Schoolgirl bride Diana Pybus, 16, and her new husband Tibetan Monk Chogyan Mukpo, 30, who married after meeting at a lecture in London. 4th January 1970

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

The Pilgrimage to Canterbury, Thomas Stothard (1755-1834)
Oil on panel, English School, late 18th / early 19th century. Thomas Stothard was born in London and was apprenticed to a draughtsman of silk pattern designs in Spitalfields

Luther at the Diet of Worms, 1521, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Luther at the Diet of Worms, 1521, (1890). The Diet of Worms 1521 was an assembly of the Holy Roman Empire called by King Charles V in Heylshof Garden, Worms, to address Martin Luther

St. Francis of Assisi and the Young Monk Returning from a Preaching Tour, 1936. Francis of Assisi (c1181-1226) returns to the monastery after walking the city in discussion with a young monk

Drawing Of A Man Spanking A Child, After Hans Holbein The Younger. From Histoire Des Peintres, eCole Allemande
Drawing Of A Man Spanking A Child, After Hans Holbein The Younger. From Histoire Des Peintres, ECole Allemande, Published 1875

Silhouette of three Buddhists monks walking on the U-Bein wooden teak bridge at sunset, Taungthaman Lake, Amarapura, Mandalay, Myanmar

Monk walking in Wat Sisaket, Vientiane (capital city), Laos

Monk walking at the Wat Ong Teu, Vientiane (capital city), Laos

Wat Pa Phai Temple, Luang Prabang (ancient capital of Laos on the Mekong river), Laos

Wat Souvannakhiri, Luang Prabang (ancient capital of Laos on the Mekong river), Laos

Novice Buddhist monk with red umbrella walking away from temple, Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

White temple in Shwedagon Pagoda complex, Yangon, Yangon Region, Myanmar

Two novice monks walking towards unfinished Pahtodawgyi pagoda known for a crack caused by a earthquake in 1839, Mingun, Mandalay, Sagaing Township, Sagaing District, Sagaing Region, Myanmar

A novice monk holding a burning candle while praying by Buddha statue, UNESCO, Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

Two novice monks reading a book inside a temple in candle light, UNESCO, Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

Novice monk running and jumping at Hsinbyume pagoda, Mingun, Mandalay, Sagaing Township, Sagaing District, Sagaing Region, Myanmar

Novice monk walking towards unfinished Pahtodawgyi pagoda known for a crack caused by a earthquake in 1839, Mingun, Mandalay, Sagaing Township, Sagaing District, Sagaing Region, Myanmar

Monks during evening candle light prayer in Lhodrak Kharchu monastery, Jakar, Bumthang District, Bhutan

Lhodrak Kharchu monastery, Jakar, Bumthang District, Bhutan

A monk spinning prayer wheels in Gangteng Monastery, Phobjikha Valley, Bhutan

The courtyard of Gangteng Monastery, Phobjikha Valley, Bhutan

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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.