Ascetic Collection (page 6)

Saints Jerome and Alexander. Polyptych from the Santa Maria delle Grazie, 1500-1505. Found in the Collection of Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan

Saint Martin, c. 1500. Creator: Greek icon
Saint Martin, c. 1500. Found in the Collection of Petit Palais, Musee des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris

Saint Francis of Assisi in Ecstasy, c. 1729. Creator: Piazzetta, Gian Battista (1683-1754)
Saint Francis of Assisi in Ecstasy, c. 1729. Found in the Collection of Palazzo Chiericati

Saint Francis of Assisi in Ecstasy, c. 1646. Creator: Murillo, Bartolome Esteban
Saint Francis of Assisi in Ecstasy, c. 1646. Found in the Collection of Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, Madrid

Saint Jerome, ca 1624-1625. Creator: Reni, Guido (1575-1642)
Saint Jerome, ca 1624-1625. Found in the Collection of National Gallery, London

The Penitent Saint Jerome in the desert, 1450. Creator: Bellini, Jacopo (c. 1400-c
The Penitent Saint Jerome in the desert, 1450. Found in the Collection of Museo di Castelvecchio, Verona

The Knighting of Saint Martin by the Emperor Constantine, ca 1514. Creator: Orley
The Knighting of Saint Martin by the Emperor Constantine, ca 1514. Found in the Collection of Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, Missouri

The Temptation of Saint Jerome. Creator: Vasari, Giorgio (1511-1574)
The Temptation of Saint Jerome. Found in the Collection of Galleria Palatina, Florence

Saint Francis of Assisi in Ecstasy, c. 1615. Creator: Reni, Guido (1575-1642)
Saint Francis of Assisi in Ecstasy, c. 1615. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Saint Jerome, ca 1573-1575. Creator: Tintoretto, Jacopo (1518-1594)
Saint Jerome, ca 1573-1575. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

A Hermit Praying in the Ruins of a Roman Temple, ca 1760. Artist: Robert, Hubert
A Hermit Praying in the Ruins of a Roman Temple, ca 1760. Found in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Saint Francis in Meditation, c1608-1610. Found in the Collection of Galleria Nazionale d Arte Antica, Rome

John the Baptist, Angel of the Wilderness, 1560s. Found in the Collection of State A. Rublyov Museum of Ancient Russian Art, Moscow

Saint Francis Renouncing His Worldly Goods, Between 1424 and 1429. Found in the Collection of Galleria nazionale delle Marche, Urbino

Young Hindu Ascetic asking for Alms - India
Young Hindu Ascetic asking for Alms - Bombay, India. Date: circa 1900s

Saint Jerome reading, c. 1650. Found in the Collection of Muse e du Louvre, Paris

Madonna and Child Enthroned with Saints Francis, Matthew and John the Baptist, ca 1624. Private Collection

Saint Jerome reading, c. 1490. Found in the Collection of Muse e Jacquemart-Andre, Chaalis

Saint Francis receiving the Stigmata, 1640s. Found in the Collection of Muse e du Louvre, Paris

The Penitent Saint Jerome, c. 1513. Found in the Collection of Muzeul National Brukenthal, Sibiu

Saint Jerome, 1537. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Saint Jerome in the Wilderness, c. 1490. Found in the Collection of Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent

Saint Jerome Hearing the Trumpet of the Last Judgment, 1777. Found in the Collection of Muse e Fabre, Montpellier

Saint Jerome in his Cell, ca 1545. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Saint Jerome and the lion (center panel), 1511. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Saint Francis receiving the Stigmata, 1643. Found in the collection of Galleria Palatina, Florence

Saint John the Baptist in the Desert, ca 1774. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Stigmatization of Saint Francis, ca 1510-1515. Found in the collection of Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Nuremberg

Saint Jerome, ca 1516-1518. Found in the collection of Veste Coburg

The Penitent Saint Jerome. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Saint John the Baptist in the Wilderness, 1602. Found in the Collection of Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, Missouri

Saint Francis in Meditation, 1606. Found in the Collection of Museo Civico Ala Ponzone, Cremona

The Temptation of Saint Anthony, 1552-1553. Found in the Collection of Musee des Beaux-Arts, Caen

Young Saint with a Sword (Saint Martin?), c. 1510. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

The Temptation of Saint Anthony, ca 1500-1510. Found in the collection of Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, Missouri

The Repentant Saint Jerome, . Found in the collection of Musee de Grenoble

Saint Jerome and a Donor, 1451. Found in the collection of Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

The Saints Anthony and James the Great. Private Collection

The Saints Sebastian, John the Baptist and Francis of Assisi. Found in the Collection of Musei di Strada Nuova, Genoa

The Temptation of Saint Anthony. Private Collection

Virgin and child with Saints James, John the Baptist, Pope Stephen I and Francis. Found in the Collection of Museo dell Accademia Etrusca e della Citta di Cortona

The Vision of Saint Francis of Assisi. Found in the Collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Saint Francis. Found in the Collection of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam

Saint Francis as another Christ (alter Christus). Found in the Collection of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam

The Sacred Exchange between Saint Francis and Lady Poverty. Found in the Collection of Alte Pinakothek, Munich

The ordeal of fire of Saint Francis before the Sultan. Found in the Collection of Lindenau-Museum, Altenburg

Saint Francis Preaches to the Birds. Found in the Collection of Museum voor Religieuze Kunst, Uden

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"Journeying through the Ascetic Path: Exploring Devotion and Discipline in Art" Delve into the world of asceticism, where devotion and discipline intertwine to shape the lives of saints, dervishes, and yogis. In Antonello da Messina's masterpiece "Saint Jerome in his Study, " we witness a solitary figure immersed in deep contemplation, embodying the essence of asceticism. Traveling eastward, we encounter the enigmatic Uzbek Dervishes from Samarkand and Bukhara. These wandering souls renounce worldly possessions as they seek spiritual enlightenment through rigorous practices. Their austere existence is captured beautifully by unknown artists who have immortalized their dedication. In Arnold Bocklin's painting "Saint Anthony Preaching to the Fish, " we witness an extraordinary scene where even aquatic creatures are drawn to hear this saintly figure's words. Through his self-imposed isolation in nature, Saint Anthony exemplifies ascetic principles while connecting with all living beings. Giovanni Bellini presents us with another depiction of Saint Jerome reading amidst a serene landscape. Here, solitude becomes a conduit for divine connection as he immerses himself in sacred texts—a testament to how ascetics find solace within themselves amid chaos. The Persian Dervish showcased at the Paris Exhibition represents yet another facet of asceticism—an amalgamation of spirituality and mysticism that captivates onlookers with its vibrant colors and intricate patterns. Yoga Girl Apprentices demonstrate that ascetic practices transcend time and culture. These young disciples devote themselves to mastering ancient techniques passed down through generations—embracing physical rigor alongside mental clarity on their path towards enlightenment. Kedar Ragini from a ragamala series transports us back centuries ago when music played an integral role in spiritual journeys. The delicate brushstrokes depict a musician lost in her melody—a reminder that art can be both an expression of devotion and a means to transcendence.