Monk Collection (#98)

Jaime III (1315-1349). Oath of Privileges and Franchises of
Jaime III (1315-1349). King of Majorca (1324-1349), called the Rash or the Unfortunate. Oath of Privileges and Franchises of the island of Mallorca

Juan Alvaro Zapata (1552-1623). Spanish Cistercian monk. Vi
Juan Alvaro Zapata (1552-1623). Spanish Cistercian monk. Abbot of Veruela. Vida, Penitencia i Milagros de Nuestra Gloriosisimo Padre San Bernardo. Edition of Zaragoza, 1595. Episcopal Library

Saint Dominic de Guzman (1170-1221). Founder of the Friars Preachers, called the Dominicans or Order of Preachers (OP). Colored engraving. 19th century

Pope Honorius III approving the Carmelite Rule by Lorenzetti
Pope Honorius III approving the Carmelite Rule. 1226. Predela panel by Pietro Lorenzetti. Art Gallery of Siena. Italy

The feast of the Ommegang by Denis van Alsloot
Denis van Alsloot (1570-1626). Flemish baroque painter. The Feast of the Ommegang. 1616. Prado Museum. Madrid. Spain

Emperor Huizong (1082-1135) with the Buddhist sect Tao-See
Emperor Huizong (1082-1135), reign (1100-1126). Song dynasty. The emperor with the Buddhist sect Tao-See. Miniature from a History of the Emperors of China. Colour on silk. Chinese School

St. Francis of Assisi and St. Dominic
St. Francis of Assisi (Giovanni Francesco di Bernardone) (1181-1226). Founder of the Franciscans. To his right, St. Dominic. Miniature. 16th cenury codex. Library Lorenzana. Florence. Italy

John Duns Scotus (1266-1308). Scottish philosopher and Franciscan theologian. Portrait on the cover of Scriptum super quartum Sententiarum. Edition 1530

Exorcism. Cleric doing a spell against the evil spirit. Engraving by Recorded by C. Penoso (1878). Coloured

Franciscan monks begging
Before the order was reformed in 1528, the Franciscans had fallen from the high standards set by Francesco d Assisi... begging, and chatting up the girls... Date: 15th century

Cartoon, Loch Ness Monster at Fort Augustus, Scotland
Cartoon, the Loch Ness Monster at Fort Augustus Abbey, Inverness, Scotland -- a group of Benedictine monks with fishing tackle -- Tomorrow will be Friday. Date: 1936

Squatina squatina, or Monkfish, also known as angelshark and angelfish. Date: 1862

Monks hood, Aconitum napellus.. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837. Illustration by Ant

Coptic and Ethiopian monks, west Ethiopian man and Libyan.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

NOTKER BALBULUS (840-912). Benedictine monk of the Abbey of St. Gall. Poet and composer of Gregorian chant. Codex Sangallensis 376. Missal manuscript ca

BRAZIL. Olinda. Church of Sao Bento. Roof of the chapel with scenes from the life of St. Benedict, 18th c. Baroque art. Fresco

CHARLES II of Spain (1661-1700). King of Spain (1665-1701). Haunting of Charles II. Engraving

Garden of Gethsemane, Jerusalem. Date: 1920s

Armenian monks, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem
Armenian monks at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem. Date: 1920s

William Earl Warenne
JOHN WILLIAM earl of WARENNE and his brother LEOFRIC, a monk Date: ? - 1240

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Buddhist monks at worship in Wat Sen temple in Luang Prabang, Laos Paul Brown Date:

EXORCISM. A medieval saint exorcising a demon. Woodcut

Illustration of Eilmer (Elmer) of Malmesbury, 11th century Benedictine monk, attempting to fly

Head of Buddha statue in the tree roots at Wat Mahathat temple, Ayutthaya Province, Thailand

Myanmar-Religion-Buddhism
Buddhist monks visit Myanmars landmark Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon on July 14, 2016. Around 89 percent of the population in Myanmar practice Buddhism

Picture No. 11675842
Buddhist Monks young monks queuing with alms bowls of food. Date:

Buddhist Monks at Chedi at Wat Chedi Luang Temple in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Angkor Wat Temple with young Buddhist Monk, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Young Buddhist monk at Angkor Wat Temple in Siem Reap, Cambodia

Young Buddhist monks at Angkor Wat Temple in Siem Reap, Cambodia

Young Buddhist monk running at Angkor Wat Temple, Cambodia
Young Buddhist monk at Angkor Wat Temple in Siem Reap, Cambodia

GERMANY: PEASANTS WAR. Peasants fighting monks and the Pope. Woodcut, German, 1524

MONKS. Medieval Cistercian monks farming their land, after a nineteenth-century painting

SPANISH CRUELTY, 1600. A Spaniard flogging native Indians for failing to attend church. Illustration by Samuel de Champlain for his Voyage to the West Indies and Mexico, c1600

The Revells of Christendome, c. 1609 (engraving)
XJF877603 The Revells of Christendome, c.1609 (engraving) by Cockson, Thomas (fl.1591-1636); 29x36.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Pluralist, print nade by Nathaniel Parr published by Edward Cooper, circa 1744
XJF867801 The Pluralist, print nade by Nathaniel Parr published by Edward Cooper, circa 1744 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: BM J, 1.116); English

St. Bernard of Clairvaux and the Cistercian monks taking possession of the Abbey of Clairvaux
KW478253 St. Bernard of Clairvaux and the Cistercian monks taking possession of the Abbey of Clairvaux, from Military and Religious Life in the Middle Ages by Paul Lacroix

Votive Panel Depicting St. Ansgar, 1457 (oil on panel)
XKH144543 Votive Panel Depicting St. Ansgar, 1457 (oil on panel) by Bornemann, Hans (fl.1448-c.1474); 187x74 cm; St. Peters Church, Hamburg

PERU: PIZARRO & ATAHUALPA. The first meeting, in 1532, of Francisco Pizarro and Atahualpa, the last Inca king. Drawing, c1600, by Felipe Guaman Poma de Ayala

ORIGIN OF THE ANTICHRIST. The Origin and the Source of the Antichrist and of Monkery: German woodcut, c1564 from the workshop of Lucas Cranach the Younger (1515-1586)

TOMAS de TORQUEMADA (1420?-1498). Spanish Dominican monk. Detail from a painting by Pedro Berruguete commissioned by Torquemada for the cloisters in the monastery of St. Thomas at Avila

CHAUCER: CANTERBURY TALES. The Monk. A page from a facsimile of the Ellesmere manuscript of Geoffrey Chaucers Canterbury Tales, c1410

Myanmar-Religion-Monastery
Young buddhist monks and a cat at an old monastery in central Yangon, Myanmar. Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, remains a land of both beautiful and harsh contradictions

Buddhist Monks on Pilgrimage - Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Buddhist Monks on Pilgrimage to the Temple Sanctuary at Angkor Wat, Cambodia. Date: circa 1910s

Mar del Plata - Argentina - Tower of the Monk
The Tower of the Monk (Torreon del Monje) one of the iconic buildings of the seaside resort of Mar del Plata, Argentina. It is a building of medieval influences

Buddhist Monks, Vientiane, Laos

John Lydgate (c. 1370-c. 1450) presenting his poem to the King
John Lydgate (c.1370-c.1450) presenting his poem to the King

Tibetan monks wearing masks, each symbolizing a mental defilement. Film still, mid-20th century
TIBET: MASKS. Tibetan monks wearing masks, each symbolizing a mental defilement. Film still, mid-20th century

Picture No. 10889394
Monk Parakeet / Quaker Parrot - a pair of adults sitting high up in a palm tree (Myiopsitta monachus) Date:

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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.