Caedmon Collection

St Hilda / Whitby / Reid
SAINT HILDA OF WHITBY Anglo-Saxon abbess, receiving a visit from Caedmon

Noah's Ark in form of a Viking ship with dragon prow, watched over by two angels
534320 Noah's Ark in form of a Viking ship with dragon prow, watched over by two angels, the chosen of God are ready to survive the flood sent to punish the rest of creation

Saint Hilda of Whitby, illustration from The Mighty Army by Winifred M. Letts, pub. 1912 (colour litho)
STC364355 Saint Hilda of Whitby, illustration from The Mighty Army by Winifred M. Letts, pub. 1912 (colour litho) by Reid

Caedmon before Saint Hilda (colour litho)
3101128 Caedmon before Saint Hilda (colour litho) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caedmon before Saint Hilda)

Caedmon before Saint Hilda (colour litho)
1630708 Caedmon before Saint Hilda (colour litho) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mighty Army published by Wells Gardner Darton & Co Ltd 1918); English

Caedmon singing before the Abbess Hilda (lithograph)
5999302 Caedmon singing before the Abbess Hilda (lithograph) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caedmon singing before the Abbess Hilda)

Caedmon, sing some song to me
LLM455675 Caedmon, sing some song to me by Skelton, Joseph Ratcliffe (fl.1888-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caedmon, sing some song to me)

Caedmon telling the story of the vision that came in the night (litho)
3099584 Caedmon telling the story of the vision that came in the night (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Caedmon (engraving)
670483 Caedmon (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caedmon. Illustration for The Pageant of British History by J Edward Parrott (Nelson, 1909)

Caedmons Awakening, (oil on canvas)
658484 Caedmons Awakening, (oil on canvas) by Hughes, Arthur (1832-1915); 61x83.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Caedmons Awakening. Arthur Hughes (1832-1915). Oil on canvas

Caedmon before Saint Hilda, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]

Noahs Ark in the form of a Viking ship with dragon prow, 10th century. Watched over by two angels, the chosen of God are ready to survive the flood sent to punish the rest of creation

Caedmon Cross, Whitby, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1905

Parish Church, Caedmon Cross, Whitby, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1911

CAEDMON MANUSCRIPT. Expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise. Engraving after a page from the Caedmon Manuscript, English, c1000

CAEDMON MANUSCRIPT. Defeat of the Bad Angel. A page from the Caedmon Manuscript, English, c1000

Noahs Ark in form of a Viking ship with dragon prow. Watched over by two angels, the chosen of God are ready to survive the flood sent to punish the rest of creation

Caedmon leaving a feast
Caedmon is the first named English poet. This illutration depicts how he started writing poetry. He worked as a herdsman at Whitby Abbey

Caedmon and his vision
Caedmon, sing some song to me. During a dream, an angelic vision appears to Caedmon, an Anglo-Saxon herdsman attached to the Abbey of Whitby, who subsequently became a monk and religious poet

St Hilda & Caedmon
SAINT HILDA OF WHITBY Anglo-Saxon abbess, receiving a visit from Caedmon

Caedmon, Poet & Herdsman
CAEDMON A herdsman who, according to Bede, received a divine call in a dream to sing of " the beginning of things"

Caedmon Cross (Detail)
Detail of the lower panel of the famous Caedmon Cross at Whitby, Yorkshire, England. Caedmon was an Anglo-Saxon herdsman, poet and monk, who died circa 680 A.D

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"Caedmon: The Poet's Journey Unveiled" In the quaint town of Whitby, nestled by the North Sea, a remarkable tale unfolds. Caedmon, a humble cowherd turned poet, found his voice under the watchful guidance of St. Hilda. Centuries ago, in the hallowed halls of Whitby Abbey, Caedmon stood before Saint Hilda with trepidation and hope. With her gentle encouragement and unwavering belief in his talent, he sang melodies that stirred souls and brought solace to hearts. The vibrant illustrations from "The Mighty Army" capture this transformative moment when Caedmon first encountered Saint Hilda's divine presence. In vivid colors and intricate details, we witness their profound connection as she beckons him to share his songs. Through lithographs and engravings alike, we glimpse into Caedmon's world - a world where music became poetry and words danced upon his lips like ethereal whispers. His melodic verses echoed through time as he recounted the vision that visited him in the night. In one such lithograph titled "Caedmons Awakening, " an oil painting on canvas immortalizes this pivotal awakening within him. Brushstrokes bring to life his newfound purpose as he embraces his calling with fervor unmatched. Whitby itself holds remnants of Caedmon's legacy; its very essence infused with tales spun by this gifted bard. The magnificent Viking ship adorned with dragon prow stands tall as Noah's Ark - a symbol of resilience amidst tumultuous waves - reminding us of Caedmon's enduring impact on literature. And there it stands too – the majestic Caedmon Cross – an emblematic tribute etched into stone for all to see in Whitby Yorkshire. A testament to both faith and creativity intertwining seamlessly within one man’s soul. As we delve deeper into history’s tapestry woven around Caedmon’s name, we uncover a story of triumph, inspiration, and the power of mentorship.