Monk Collection (#5)

Dominican Monk
A Dominican monk

English Benedictine
Benedictine monk in England

Saint Dunstan, Archbishop of Canterbury
Saint Dunstan, Abbot of Glastonbury, Bishop of Worcester, Bishop of London, then Archbishop of Canterbury, pictured here with a vision of the Virgin and Child

Buddhist monk praying close to the Dhamek Stupa, said to mark the spot where the Buddha gave the first sermon to his five disciples after attaining enlightenment

St. Bruno (1030-1101) Praying in the Desert, 1763 (oil on canvas)
XIR200019 St. Bruno (1030-1101) Praying in the Desert, 1763 (oil on canvas) by Restout, Jean Bernard (1732-97); 46.5x56.5 cm; Louvre, Paris

Buddhist monk prays in front of the Japanese zen garden of Daigo-ji Temple, Kyoto, Japan

Buddhist monk prays in front of the Japanese zen garden of Daigo-ji Temple, Kyoto, Japan

Statue of Anonymous, Vajdahunyad Castle, Budapest, Hungary

MONGOLIA, Ulaanbaatar, Monk at Gandan (Gandantegchenling) Monastery

Myanmar, Mandalay division, Bagan. Three novice monks running with red umbrellas in a walkway (MR)

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St Benedict blesses the monks, 1383-84 (tempera and gold on panel)
8620020 St Benedict blesses the monks, 1383-84 (tempera and gold on panel) by Spinello or Spinelli, Aretino Luca (c.1340-1410); Galleria Nazionale (Complesso Monumentale della Pilotta), Parma

The outlaw John Parricida seeking refuge in a monastery in Pisa, 1308 (engraving)
8625847 The outlaw John Parricida seeking refuge in a monastery in Pisa, 1308 (engraving) by Geiger, Peter Johann Nepomuk (1805-80); Private Collection; (add.info.: The outlaw John Parricida)

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Manichaean Priests, Manichaean miniature with text in Uigur (vellum)
CHT207405 Manichaean Priests, Manichaean miniature with text in Uigur (vellum) by Turkestan School; Ruins of Idikut-Shahri, Turfan

Monk holding a Cross, 1445. Creator: Domenico Veneziano
Monk holding a Cross, 1445.

Die Römischen Ansichten (Views of Rome)/ Ruine del Palazzo de'Cesari in Roma, 1810. Creator: Joseph Anton Koch
Die Romischen Ansichten (Views of Rome)/ Ruine del Palazzo de'Cesari in Roma, 1810. From a series of 20 etchings in the series Die Romischen Ansichten (Views of Rome)

Les chantres Espagnols - Le Lutre (The Spanish cantors, or The lectern), 1865. Creator: Alphonse Legros
Les chantres Espagnols - Le Lutre (The Spanish cantors, or The lectern), 1865. A group of Spanish cantors - leaders of prayer - sitting together in a monastery

A monk praying, St. Francis, c.1877. Creator: Francis Seymour Haden
A monk praying, St. Francis, c.1877. The isolated figure of an austere monk - who the title indicates is Haden's image of St Francis of Assisi - looking up towards a tree with a crucifix; his

Virgin and Child with Saints Francis, Andrew, Paul, Peter, Stephen, and Louis of Toulouse, c. 1317-21. Six Christian saints occupy arched panels on both sides of the Virgin Mary and infant Jesus

Vegetarian meal, monks at Buddhist ceremony in the main hall, Phuoc Hue Buddhist pagoda, Tan Chau, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

The forgotten buddha, Buddha statue laying on the ground, Mandalay Myanmar. Patrick Foto

BHUTAN, DOBJI DZONG-86109
Raimondo Restelli

Pray
Muljati Hidajat

Vietnamese monk picking tea leaves
Sarawut Intarob

Monk at Angkor
Pramod Kanakath

Discovery of the thermal springs of Wildbad Gastein, 680 (engraving)
8625824 Discovery of the thermal springs of Wildbad Gastein, 680 (engraving) by Geiger, Peter Johann Nepomuk (1805-80); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Foundation of Melk Abbey, 1089 (engraving)
8625791 Foundation of Melk Abbey, 1089 (engraving) by Geiger, Peter Johann Nepomuk (1805-80); Private Collection; (add.info.: Foundation of Melk Abbey, Lower Austria, 1089)

Leopold V of Austria presenting the monks of Heiligenkreuz Abbey with a relic of the True Cross, 1188 (engraving)
8625853 Leopold V of Austria presenting the monks of Heiligenkreuz Abbey with a relic of the True Cross, 1188 (engraving) by Geiger

Mozarabic art: representation of two Mozarabic monks, 9th century (miniature)
AIS5365296 Mozarabic art: representation of two Mozarabic monks, 9th century (miniature); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Mozarabic art)

Portrait of a monk, 19th century (tinted lithograph)
7342143 Portrait of a monk, 19th century (tinted lithograph) by Hullmandel, Charles Joseph (1789-1850); 40.2x28.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Charlemagne's meal, c.1910 (print)
7293331 Charlemagne's meal, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Food and beverage. Monks of the Abbey Saint victor in Marseille, France, cooks a bean pot to the emperor Charlemagne (IXth cent)

Grave effigy of Berthold VI von Henneberg, died 1330, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912607 Grave effigy of Berthold VI von Henneberg, died 1330, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Grave effigy of Berthold VI von Henneberg, Prior of the Order of Saint John or Johanniter-Ordens)

Parish museum. Painting. Portrait of San Francisco de Paula. Oil on canvas. 18th century
6265868 Parish museum. Painting. Portrait of San Francisco de Paula. Oil on canvas. 18th century.; Museo Parroquial de Tapices de Pastrana, Guadalajara

Two hermits of Saint Augustine, 19th century (engraving)
5942943 Two hermits of Saint Augustine, 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © Photo Josse

A Monk
5308099 A Monk.; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting a Monk holding keys to the cellar, tasting the liquor as he fills a jug from the barrel. Dated 15th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Sunlight, 1890s (oil on fabric)
XOS5882377 The Sunlight, 1890s (oil on fabric) by Cederstrom, Ture Nikolaus (1843-1924); 47x33.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Ture Nikolaus Cederstrom)

The Historical Pageant of Bradford, July 1931 (b/w photo)
8652360 The Historical Pageant of Bradford, July 1931 (b/w photo) by Scott, Walter (1878-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The Historical Pageant of Bradford, the Souvenir Book)

The timber ship was caught in a storm and the monks went to its aid in small boats (litho)
8653392 The timber ship was caught in a storm and the monks went to its aid in small boats (litho) by Speed, Lancelot (1860-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fridolin of Sackingen preaching Christianity to the Alemanni, early 6th Century (engraving)
8626236 Fridolin of Sackingen preaching Christianity to the Alemanni, early 6th Century (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Columbanus preaching to the Alemanni, 7th Century (engraving)
8626646 Columbanus preaching to the Alemanni, 7th Century (engraving) by Hoffmann, Anton (1863-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Irish missionary Columbanus preaching to the Alemanni)

Duchess Hadwig visiting the Abbey of St Gall, Switzerland (engraving)
8626645 Duchess Hadwig visiting the Abbey of St Gall, Switzerland (engraving) by Hoffmann, Anton (1863-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Duchess Hadwig visiting the Abbey of St Gall)

Magyars in the courtyard of the Abbey of St Gall, Switzerland, 10th Century (engraving)
8626642 Magyars in the courtyard of the Abbey of St Gall, Switzerland, 10th Century (engraving) by Muyden, Evert van (1853-1922); Private Collection; (add.info)

Easter service in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem (engraving)
8676756 Easter service in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fathers chapel, St Hugh's Charterhouse, Cowfold, Sussex (b/w photo)
8676059 Fathers chapel, St Hugh's Charterhouse, Cowfold, Sussex (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fathers chapel, St Hugh's Charterhouse)

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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.