Monk Collection (#7)

Charlemagne and the ecclesiastic Alcuin, c.1900 (chromo)
3433708 Charlemagne and the ecclesiastic Alcuin, c.1900 (chromo); (add.info.: History. France. Charlemagne and the ecclesiastic Alcuin (8th cent. ) Imagery, France, ca 1900.); Photo © CCI

Literature. Writing. A copyist in the Middle Age. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie
3434747 Literature. Writing. A copyist in the Middle Age. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Litterature. Coll. Part. Literature)

Cartoon of a lustful priest listening to a wench's confession while leering at her bosom
FLO4717789 Cartoon of a lustful priest listening to a wench's confession while leering at her bosom. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier)

Page from XV O'es by William Caxton
3331103 Page from XV O'es by William Caxton; (add.info.: Page from XV O'es by William Caxton (1422-1491) n English merchant, diplomat, writer and printer

Luis de Leon
3329969 Luis de Leon; (add.info.: Portrait of Luis de Leon (1527-1591) a Spanish lyric poet, Augustinian friar, theologian, and academic. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Father Juan de Padilla found the cross deposited by Francisco Vasquez de Coronado, 19th century (engraving)
NWI4849751 Father Juan de Padilla found the cross deposited by Francisco Vasquez de Coronado, 19th century (engraving); (add.info)

19th century illustration depicting monk of the Cistercian order
3521326 19th century illustration depicting monk of the Cistercian order.; (add.info.: 19th century illustration depicting monk of the Cistercian order.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Penny Readings, 1850
3478102 Penny Readings, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration titled Greyfriar living well for a poem by John O'Keefe from Penny Readings'. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Representation of the goddess Juno
3480507 Representation of the goddess Juno; (add.info.: Representation of the goddess Juno. Illustration from supplement to L'antiquite expliquee et representee en figures'; (vols)

Representation of the Vestal Virgins
3480506 Representation of the Vestal Virgins; (add.info.: Representation of the Vestal Virgins. Illustration from supplement to L'antiquite expliquee et representee en figures'; (vols)

Representation of the seven days of the week and other facets of time
3480504 Representation of the seven days of the week and other facets of time; (add.info.: Representation of the seven days of the week and other facets of time)

Faun or satyr, after a Roman statue
3480497 Faun or satyr, after a Roman statue; (add.info.: Faun or satyr, after a Roman statue. Illustration from supplement to L'antiquite expliquee et representee en figures'; (vols)

Hercules as the lifter (supporter) of the World
3480495 Hercules as the lifter (supporter) of the World; (add.info.: Hercules as the lifter (supporter) of the World. Illustration from supplement to L'antiquite expliquee et representee en

August represented as man holding a large dish of waters
3480493 August represented as man holding a large dish of waters; (add.info.: August represented as man holding a large dish of waters)

January depicted as a Roman Consul lighting an altar to Janus
3480489 January depicted as a Roman Consul lighting an altar to Janus; (add.info.: January depicted as a Roman Consul lighting an altar to Janus)

May, represented as a man carrying flowers
3480485 May, represented as a man carrying flowers; (add.info.: May, represented as a man carrying flowers. Illustration from supplement to L'antiquite expliquee et representee en figures';)

Mendicant friars near Naples, Italy in the late 19th century. From Italian Pictures by Rev
2963184 Mendicant friars near Naples, Italy in the late 19th century. From Italian Pictures by Rev. Samuel Manning, published c.1890

The old Navy Office, Crutched Friars, London, England in the 18th century
2913915 The old Navy Office, Crutched Friars, London, England in the 18th century.; Private Collection; (add.info.: After an engraving by Thomas Taylor circa 1714)

15th century fashion on nobles from the court of Charles VI of France (1380-1422) (engraving)
XND76032 15th century fashion on nobles from the court of Charles VI of France (1380-1422) (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: representation of Isabelle of Baviera, John the Fearless)

Illustration depicting the Monk Gunzo laying a stick in bed with Abbot Hugh of Cluny and his dream
1578259 Illustration depicting the Monk Gunzo laying a stick in bed with Abbot Hugh of Cluny and his dream; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the Monk Gunzo laying a stick in bed with Abbot Hugh of)

Antelope priests, 1902
1574372 Antelope priests, 1902; (add.info.: Antelope priests chanting at Kisi Moki snake dance.); Universal History Archive/UIG

St Anselm (1033-1109) Italian-born Archbishop of Canterbury: Benedictine monk
531023 St Anselm (1033-1109) Italian-born Archbishop of Canterbury: Benedictine monk: Anselm reluctantly accepting Archbishopric (represented by Crozier) from William II (Rufus) of England, 1093

The eleventh key of Basal Valentine, legendary 15th century German monk, symbolizing multiplication
535623 The eleventh key of Basal Valentine, legendary 15th century German monk, symbolizing multiplication. 1651 (engraving from Von dem grossen Stein Uhralten by Basil Valentine)

Berthold Schwarz from Le Petit Journal, Paris, 1901 (print)
539301 Berthold Schwarz from Le Petit Journal, Paris, 1901 (print); (add.info.: Berthold Schwarz (active 1320). German Franciscan monk and alchemist

Father Ignatius, Anglican Benedictine preacher
672691 Father Ignatius, Anglican Benedictine preacher; (add.info.: Father Ignatius - Woodbury Joseph Leycester Lyne, known by his religious name)

Portrait of William Magee
672637 Portrait of William Magee; (add.info.: William Magee - Tinted lithograph, William Magee (18 March 1766 - 18 August 1831) was a Church of Ireland Archbishop of Dublin

Portrait of The Rt Rev Richard Durnford
672613 Portrait of The Rt Rev Richard Durnford; (add.info.: The Rt Rev Richard Durnford (3 November 1802 - 14 October 1895) was the Bishop of Chichester from 1870 to 1895

Bernard de Clairvaux preaching the 2nd crusade in 1146 in Vezelay, France, 19th century (engraving)
1736583 Bernard de Clairvaux preaching the 2nd crusade in 1146 in Vezelay, France, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Saint Bernard de Clairvaux (1090-1153)

Early artists and printers at work (litho)
8676240 Early artists and printers at work (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Early artists and printers at work)

Carthusian monks, St Hugh's Charterhouse, Cowfold, Sussex (b/w photo)
8676062 Carthusian monks, St Hugh's Charterhouse, Cowfold, Sussex (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carthusian monks)

Monk and Madonna (engraving)
8631400 Monk and Madonna (engraving) by Herkomer, Hubert von (1849-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monk and Madonna. Illustration from Black and White)

The Monk Severinus blessing Odoacer, King of Italy, 5th Century (engraving)
8626237 The Monk Severinus blessing Odoacer, King of Italy, 5th Century (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Work of Art (litho)
8625972 A Work of Art (litho) by Walker, H. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Work of Art. Illustration from The Boy's Own Annual (Boy's Own Paper Office, London)

Berthold Schwarz, German alchemist (colour litho)
8655494 Berthold Schwarz, German alchemist (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Berthold Schwarz)

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Vortigern and the monk Constans (litho)
8664139 Vortigern and the monk Constans (litho) by Chesterman, Hugh (1884-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vortigern visiting the monk Constans)

Martin Luther wearing the habit of an Augustinian friar, 1520 (woodcut)
8664085 Martin Luther wearing the habit of an Augustinian friar, 1520 (woodcut) by German School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Virgin and Child Appearing to Saint Francis of Assisi, 1680s (oil on canvas)
XOS5877350 The Virgin and Child Appearing to Saint Francis of Assisi, 1680s (oil on canvas) by Giordano, Luca (1634-1705); 273x229 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Saint Francis, c.1615 (oil on panel)
5861363 Saint Francis, c.1615 (oil on panel) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: By Peter Paul Rubens)

Saints Presenting a Devout Woman to the Virgin and Child, 1720s (oil on canvas)
XOS5880084 Saints Presenting a Devout Woman to the Virgin and Child, 1720s (oil on canvas) by Pittoni, Giovanni Battista (1687-1767); 185x149 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Married couple along with four priests
3568246 Married couple along with four priests by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Italy 1946 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Parish museum. Painting. Anonymous portrait of a Spanish Carmelite friar (San Juan de la Cruz?, Jeronimo Gracian?)
6267451 Parish museum. Painting. Anonymous portrait of a Spanish Carmelite friar (San Juan de la Cruz?, Jeronimo Gracian?). Oil on canvas

Mary Magdalene, Peter of Verona, Catherine of Siena and Margaret of Hungary, 1518-20 (mixed media on panel)
8682966 Mary Magdalene, Peter of Verona, Catherine of Siena and Margaret of Hungary, 1518-20 (mixed media on panel) by Borgona, Juan de (fl.1495-1533); Prado, Madrid

Temptation of Saint Anthony (oil on copper)
8682955 Temptation of Saint Anthony (oil on copper) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); (add.info.: By David Teniers the Younger)

Vincent de Valverde and ATAHUALPA, 1880 (engraving)
8766899 Vincent de Valverde and ATAHUALPA, 1880 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1498-1541, spanish dominican and missionary Vincent de Valverde)

Saint Francis in meditation, 1632 (oil on canvas)
8724263 Saint Francis in meditation, 1632 (oil on canvas) by Zurbaran, Francisco de (1598-1664); Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Buenos Aires, Argentina; (add.info.: By Francisco de Zurbaran)

Portrait of a monk, postcard, 1902 (carte de visite)
3561340 Portrait of a monk, postcard, 1902 (carte de visite); (add.info.: Naples 1902 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

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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.