Abbot Collection

SAINT JOHN CLIMACUS (550-649). Abbot of Mount Sinai. St John Climacus at the top rung of his Ladder of Heavenly Ascent. A late 12th century icon from Sinai

Fudo Myoo Threatening a Novice, 1885. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Fudo Myoo Threatening a Novice, 1885

Young Trainspotters
Boy trainspotters at Newton Abbot, Devon, England. In the platform is the Royal Duchy, with British Rail diesel engine Dragon at the head

Newton Abbot - 1926
Great Western Railway Station Newton Abbot Devon

Ely Cathedral, Cambridgeshire
The magnificent cathedral at Ely, Cambridgeshire, known affectionately as the Ship of the Fens. The present cathedral was started by Abbot Simeon (1082-1094, brother of Walkelin)

Gregor Mendel, Austrian botanist
Gregor Johann Mendel (1822-1884), Austrian botanist and founder of genetics. Mendel, the abbot of an abbey in Brno, carried out breeding experiments with pea plants (held in hand)

Ely Cathedral, Cambridgeshire, 1924-1926. Artist: FC Varley
Ely Cathedral, Cambridgeshire, 1924-1926. The Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Ely is known locally as the ship of the Fens because of its prominent shape

FRANCE: CLUNY, 1095. Left: While on his way to Clermont, France, to proclaim the First Crusade in 1095, Pope Urban II, surrounded by cardinals, consecrates the convent Church of Cluny

PETER MARTYR (1500-1562). Pietro Martire Vermigli. Florentine Augustinian abbot and religious reformer. Oil on canvas, 1560, by Hans Asper

Saint Bartholomew. Artist: El Greco, Dominico (1541-1614)
Saint Bartholomew. Found in the collection of Museo del Greco, Toledo

Western Garage and Engineering Works, Newton Abbot, Devon, fitted with two Kinnear rolling metal shutters. circa 1930s

Saint Anthony Preaching to the Fish. Artist: Bocklin, Arnold (1827-1901)
Saint Anthony Preaching to the Fish. Found in the collection of Kunsthaus Zurich

The Virgin and Child with Saints Anthony Abbot and George, c. 1440. Artist: Pisanello, Antonio (1395-1455)
The Virgin and Child with Saints Anthony Abbot and George, c. 1440. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

MIGNET POU DE CIEL
Henri Mignets Pou-de-ciel (= Flying Flea) is produced under licence in countries outside France - this is a British version by Abbot- Baynes based on Mignet s

Bannockburn / Inchaffray
Before the battle, the Abbot of Inchaffray blesses the Scottish troops, who proceed to defeat Edward IIs army

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

Saint Columba, 521 - 597. Irish abbot and missionary Evangelist. The day before he died Columba feeling tired, sat down to rest beside a cross fixed into a millstone

English Orthodox church abbot and monk. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre
FLO4624830 English Orthodox church abbot and monk. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre and Stanghi from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World

English Orthodox church pope and archimandrite, with nuns, in ecclesiatical robes
FLO4624825 English Orthodox church pope and archimandrite, with nuns, in ecclesiatical robes. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre and Stanghi from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Ancient

The Abbots of Couto and Valladares
2910942 The Abbots of Couto and Valladares; (add.info.: 1813 Engraving depicting the Abbots of Couto and Valladares. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

St Dunstan at the feet of Christ
3585647 St Dunstan at the feet of Christ; (add.info.: St Dunstan at the feet of Christ. Dunstan (909 - 19 May 988 AD) was an Abbot of Glastonbury Abbey, a Bishop of Worcester, a Bishop of London

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)

Augustin, Archbishop of Canterbury, in ceremonial garb receiving a book from Abbot Elftnoth
FLO4702485 Augustin, Archbishop of Canterbury, in ceremonial garb receiving a book from Abbot Elftnoth. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Paul Weindl from Robert von Spalart's "

Line drawing of Stephen Harding, abbot of Citeaux, and the abbot of St-Vaast
1578260 Line drawing of Stephen Harding, abbot of Citeaux, and the abbot of St-Vaast; (add.info.: Line drawing of Stephen Harding, abbot of Citeaux)

Line drawing of the Pious death of Abbot Lambert
1578299 Line drawing of the Pious death of Abbot Lambert; (add.info.: Line drawing of the Pious death of Abbot Lambert. His soul, a small marked naked figure)

Relics of the Past, 1805
1577513 Relics of the Past, 1805; (add.info.: Relics of the Past. Manuscript treaty between Henry VII and the Abbot and convent of Westminster.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Population joining a religious fraternity, 14th-16th century (miniature)
CUL4938643 Population joining a religious fraternity, 14th-16th century (miniature); (add.info.: Population joining a religious fraternity - Red Book of Montserrat. 14th c. - 16th c)

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Abbé de Qualité en Sotanelle, between c1678 and c1693. Creator: Nicolas Bonnart
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Abbe de Qualite en Sotanelle, between circa 1678 and circa 1693

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Abbé en Sotane, between circa 1678 and circa 1693. Creator: Nicolas Bonnart
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Abbe en Sotane, between circa 1678 and circa 1693

Khenchen Tashi Tshultrim and His Ordination Lineage, c1400. Creator: Unknown
Khenchen Tashi Tshultrim and His Ordination Lineage, c1400. This masterful and meticulous portrait shows an abbot within a niche - one ornamented with lively scrollwork influenced by the traditions

Abbots of the Ngor Monastery, late 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Abbots of the Ngor Monastery, late 16th century. The first two abbots of the Ngor Monastery in central Tibet, the older Sempa Chenpo and the younger Jamyang Sherab Gyatsho

Kuyalwa, Second Abbot of Taklung Monastery, with Three Lineages, mid-13th century. Creator: Unknown
Kuyalwa, Second Abbot of Taklung Monastery, with Three Lineages, mid-13th century. This painting commemorates Kuyalwa (1191-1236), the second abbot of Taklung Monastery in central Tibet

Portrait of Abbot Nicholas à Spira, 1563. Creator: Jacques de Poindre
Portrait of Abbot Nicholas a Spira, 1563

The Vision of Saint Bernard, c1520. Creator: Domenico Puligo
The Vision of Saint Bernard, c1520. Seated at a reading desk in front of a landscape, St. Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153) has a vision of the Virgin Mary attended by two angels

An Abbot and His Lineage, 14th century or earlier. Creator: Anon
An Abbot and His Lineage, 14th century or earlier

Kunga Wangcuk (1424-1478) and Sonam Senge (1429-1489), The Fourth and... between 1475 and 1500. Creator: Anon
Kunga Wangcuk (1424-1478) and Sonam Senge (1429-1489), The Fourth and Sixth Abbots of Ngor, between 1475 and 1500

Kunga Tashi and Incidents from His Life (Abbot of Sakya Monastery, 1688-1711) (image 1 of 8), c1700. Creator: Anon
Kunga Tashi and Incidents from His Life (Abbot of Sakya Monastery, 1688-1711) (image 1 of 8), c1700

Sketches in China - the Consecration of a Buddhist Abbot at the Temple of Honam, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Sketches in China - the Consecration of a Buddhist Abbot at the Temple of Honam - drawn by our special artist and correspondent, 1858

Two panels of an altar: Temptation of Saint Anthony, Saint Jerome in a landscape. Private Collection

Madonna and Child with Saint Charles Borromeo and Saint Bartholomew, 1616-1617. Found in the collection of the Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

Matthaeus Yrsselius (1541-1629), Abbot of Sint-Michiel's Abbey in Antwerp, 1622-1625. Creator: Peter Paul Rubens
Matthaeus Yrsselius (1541-1629), Abbot of Sint-Michiel's Abbey in Antwerp, 1622-1625. (Commissioned an altarpiece depicting the Adoration of the Magi from Rubens)

The Temptation of Saint Anthony (Triptych). Detail, c. 1500. Creator: Bosch, Hieronymus (c. 1450-1516)
The Temptation of Saint Anthony (Triptych). Detail, c. 1500. Found in the collection of the Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga, Lisbon

The Temptation of Saint Anthony (Triptych). Detail, c. 1500. Creator: Bosch, Hieronymus (c. 1450-1516)
The Temptation of Saint Anthony (Triptych). Detail, c. 1500. Found in the collection of the Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga, Lisbon

The Temptation of Saint Anthony (Triptych), c. 1500. Creator: Bosch, Hieronymus (c. 1450-1516)
The Temptation of Saint Anthony (Triptych), c. 1500. Found in the collection of the Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga, Lisbon

Die Versuchung des heiligen Antonius, ca 1595-1605. Creator: Swanenburgh, Jacob Isaacszoon van (1571-1638)
Die Versuchung des heiligen Antonius, ca 1595-1605. Found in the collection of the Kunstkammer Georg Laue

Esquisse pour l'église Saint-Séverin : Saint Séverin, abbé d'Agaune, guérit le roi Clovis
Esquisse pour l'eglise Saint-Severin : Saint Severin, abbe d'Agaune, guerit le roi Clovis. Saint Severin le solitaire donnant l'habit monastique a saint Cloud, c.1850

Portrait of an Abbot, 1767. Creator: Claude Henri Watelet
Portrait of an Abbot, 1767

Virgin and Child with angel and donor, after Memling, between 1499 and 1509. Creator: Unknown
Virgin and Child with angel and donor, after Memling, between 1499 and 1509. Under a canopy, the Virgin holds the child Jesus on her lap. An angel offers him an apple

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"From Saint John Climacus to Young Trainspotters: Exploring the Abbot's Journey" Discover the fascinating world of abbots through time and diverse cultures. Let us embark on a journey that takes us from the ancient Mount Sinai to modern-day Newton Abbot, exploring various depictions of this revered figure. At the top rung of his Ladder of Heavenly Ascent, we find Saint John Climacus, an influential abbot who lived in the 6th century. His teachings continue to inspire spiritual seekers even today. In Tsukioka Yoshitoshi's artwork "Fudo Myoo Threatening a Novice, " we witness a different side of an abbot-novice relationship. This late 19th-century piece portrays a powerful abbot guiding and challenging his disciple towards enlightenment. Fast forward to 1926 in Newton Abbot, where young trainspotters eagerly observe passing locomotives. Little do they know that centuries ago, monks at nearby Ely Cathedral dedicated their lives to prayer and contemplation under the guidance of their wise abbot. Speaking of Ely Cathedral, it stands as a testament to architectural grandeur and monastic tradition. Within its walls, countless abbots have led their communities in worship and reflection throughout history. Gregor Mendel may not be commonly associated with abbots but this Austrian botanist was indeed one. Known as the father of genetics, he conducted groundbreaking experiments while serving as an abbot at St. Thomas' Abbey in Brno during the mid-19th century. Artistic representations also shed light on abbots' influence beyond monastery walls. In Arnold Bocklin's painting "Saint Anthony Preaching to Fish, " we see how even aquatic creatures were captivated by an abbot's words. El Greco's masterpiece "Saint Bartholomew" showcases yet another aspect – an abbot turned saint depicted with profound spirituality and grace.