Monks Collection (#2)

Myanmar, Mandalay division, Pyin Oo Lwin. Burmese monk meditating under Dattawgyaik Waterfall (MR)

Body of Harold II is found
BATTLE OF HASTINGS The discovery of Harolds body after the battle; it is taken to Waltham by the monks of the abbey Date: 14 October 1066

Abbeville, France - Abbey of Saint Riquier founded in 799 Date: circa 1850s

Thomas Becket (c. 1118-70) washing the feet of beggars (engraving)
KW212275 Thomas Becket (c.1118-70) washing the feet of beggars (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

Buddhist Monks at Kandawgyi Lake at sunset, Pyin Oo Lwin (Pyin U Lwin), Mandalay Region, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Poster advertising Budh Gaya, India
Poster advertising India and the Budh Gaya, or Bodh Gaya, a famous place of Buddhist pilgrimage

Kandy - Sri Lanka - Worshipping the tooth relic
Kandy is very popular due to the annual Buddhist pageant known as the Esala Perahera, in which one of the inner caskets used for covering the tooth relic of Buddha is taken in a grand procession

Monk with Skull, Etc
Father Leonard Parisinus, a missionary monk, with a selection of significant items - a skull, a crucifix, a missal and an empty candlestick

Franciscan Monks
Monks of the Order of Saint Francis of Assisi (Franciscans)

Montacute Priory 1733
South view of Montacute Priory, Somerset, England. This priory of Cluniac monks was founded by William, Earl of Moreton, brother of William the Conqueror, c. 1091 - 1102

The Mercy Fathers ransoming the captives in Algeria, c. 1830-40 (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT287709 The Mercy Fathers ransoming the captives in Algeria, c.1830-40 (litho) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

A group of Cristeros gathered for secret devotions, c. 1926 (b / w photo)
STC375637 A group of Cristeros gathered for secret devotions, c.1926 (b/w photo) by Casasola, Agustin Victor (1874-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: from The Wind that Swept Mexico)

Ms Fr 2629 fol. 167 Queen Melisande of Jerusalem (1109-60
BNP159910 Ms Fr 2629 fol.167 Queen Melisande of Jerusalem (1109-60) marrying Fulk V of Anjou (1092-1143), from the Histoire de la conquete of Jerusalem by William of Tyre (c.1130-85) c.1470 (vellum)

Admiral Nelson Receiving the Spanish Admirals Sword, Battle of St
3244759 Admiral Nelson Receiving the Spanish Admirals Sword, Battle of St. Vincent (coloured engraving) by Orme, Daniel (1766-p.1832) (after); National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth

The Tabernacle and its priests (tempera on plaster)
BLP397886 The Tabernacle and its priests (tempera on plaster) by Jewish School, (2nd century); Dura-Europos Synagogue, National Museum of Damascus, Syria; Photo eZev Radovan; out of copyright

Portrait of Martin Luther (1483-1546) from Memoirs of the Court of Queen
STC146192 Portrait of Martin Luther (1483-1546) from Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth, published in 1825 (w/c and gouache on paper) by Essex

Alan James at 29 leaves his profession as a scientist to become a buddhist monk

H. H. Dalai Lama, Paris, France, Europe
H.H. Dalai Lama, Paris, France, Europe

Young Buddhist monk, Luang Prabang, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Martin Luther, 1529, (c1930). Creator: Unknown
Martin Luther, 1529, (c1930). Portrait of German Protestant reformer Martin Luther (1483-1546) who was a major inspiration behind the Reformation

Caldey Island, Wales - The Monastery
Caldey Island, Wales off the southwest coast near Tenby - The Cistercian Monastery. Date: circa 1930s

Blind Monks Examining an Elephant: Illustration of Buddhist parable where each monk reached a different conclusion depending which part of the animal he examined

Throwing snowballs
A group of cheeky monks, step outside of their monastery to throw snowballs and unsuspecting passers-by

Vesak celebration at Vincennes Buddhist temple, Paris, France, Europe

Portrait of a monk doing his morning shopping, Paro, Bhutan, Asia

Monk in Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Burmese Monks Begging
A group of monks pass through a Burmese village, begging for food, which two small children carry for them

Domesday Book is Written
The Domesday book is compiled on the orders of William I

Jackdaw of Reims
JACKDAW OF REIMS Monks and choirboys gather round the little Jackdaw unsure of what to do

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)

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

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BHUTAN, PARO DZONG MONASTERY-83367
Raimondo Restelli

BHUTAN, DOBJI DZONG-86109
Raimondo Restelli

Pray
Muljati Hidajat

Vietnamese monk picking tea leaves
Sarawut Intarob

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)

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)

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"Journey into the Serene World of Monks: From Coates Plymouth Gin to Netherlandish Proverbs" Immerse yourself in the tranquil realm as we explore their diverse and fascinating existence. Sip on a glass of Coates Plymouth Gin, known for its rich history intertwined with these spiritual beings. Delve into the enigmatic world depicted in "Netherlandish Proverbs illustrated in a village landscape, " where monks play a significant role. Travel back in time to 1885 with Tsukioka Yoshitoshi's mesmerizing artwork, "Fudo Myoo Threatening a Novice. " Witness the intense initiation process that novices undergo under the watchful eye of Fudo Myoo, an important deity within Buddhism. Discover Winifred Mary Letts' captivating painting from 1912, "Saint Hugh of Lincoln and the Swan, " which depicts an extraordinary encounter between this revered saint and a majestic swan. Marvel at how even nature seems drawn to these holy figures. Embark on a journey to Japan and witness Komuso Buddhist monks wandering silently through misty landscapes while playing haunting melodies on bamboo flutes. Their presence evokes both tranquility and mystery. Indulge your senses with Old Reading Abbey Whisky, crafted by skilled hands reminiscent of those who once inhabited monastic communities. Experience centuries-old traditions distilled into every sip. Marvel at Valletta's Grand Harbour, where Carthusian monks process to matins at 2 am amidst ancient fortifications. Witness their unwavering dedication as they navigate darkness towards enlightenment. Explore "The Seven Liberal Arts, " beautifully illustrated in Hortus deliciarum – an encyclopedia compiled by Herrad von Landsberg during medieval times. Discover how knowledge was preserved by diligent monk scribes across generations. Experience vibrant festivities like Manila Carnival in The Philippines, where Miss Ilocos Sur captivates audiences with her grace and beauty. Witness how monks' influence extends beyond spiritual realms into the cultural fabric of societies.