Cister Collection

Hedwig of Silesia
SAINT HEDWIG (or JADWIGA) at age 12 marries herzog Heinrich von Schlesien, and at his death enters the Cister- -cian monastery they founded. She performs many miracles

Cister-playing woman seated woman playing cister
Cister-playing woman, A seated woman playing on the cister. She is reflected in the mirror on the wall behind her. On the left the window, on the right a table with a bowl of fruit on it

Spain, Navarre, Carcastillo. Monastery of La Oliva. Cistercian monastery built in the 12th and 13th centuries. Facade. Date: 2011

A Musical Party Interior music company set table
A Musical Party, Interior with a music company at a set table. On the left a man with a lute, a violin player and a man with a cister, a cello is leaning against a table

Abbey of Port-Royal des Champs. Anonymous, 18th century. Aft
Abbey of Port-Royal des Champs. Female Cistercian Monastery diffuser of Jansenism. Gouache on parchment glued wood. Anonymous, 18th century. After an engraving of Magdeleine Horthemels (1686-1767)

Tuis Cathedral. Galicia. Spain
Spain. Galicia. Tui. Cathedral. 12th-13th centuries. Cloisters detail. Gothic cistercian architecture

Spain. Catalonia. Monastery of Santes Creus. Royal Palace. 14th century. Detail. Aiguamurcia

SPAIN. Vimbod�Monastery of Poblet. Gallery of
SPAIN. Vimbod� Monastery of Poblet. Gallery of the cloister (12th c. - 13th c.). Cistercian art. Architecture

Monastery of Veruela. 1146. SPAIN. Vera de Moncayo. Cloister. Cistercian art. Architecture

SPAIN. Vimbod�Monastery of Poblet. Cister Monasteries
SPAIN. Vimbod� Monastery of Poblet. Cister Monasteries Route. Monastery of Santa Maria de Poblet. Interior of the church. Choir chairs and alabaster altapiece by Damiࠆ orment

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The cister, a medieval musical instrument, has a rich history that spans across various regions in Europe. One notable figure associated with the cister is Hedwig of Silesia, who was known for her love and skill in playing this instrument. In Carcastillo, Spain, the Monastery of La Oliva showcases a beautiful depiction of a seated woman playing the cister. Moving on to France, the Abbey of Port-Royal des Champs features an anonymous 18th-century artwork depicting another woman playing this enchanting instrument. The influence of the cister extends beyond just visual representations; it also holds significance in religious settings. The Tuis Cathedral in Galicia, Spain proudly displays multiple instances where the cister is featured as part of its cultural heritage. Similarly, at the Monastery of Santes Creus in Catalonia and Vimbodí Monastery of Poblet in Spain's Catalonia region, visitors can explore galleries dedicated to showcasing this unique instrument. Throughout centuries and across different countries like Spain and France, these depictions highlight how deeply ingrained the cister was within society during medieval times. Its melodic tunes would have provided solace and entertainment to both nobility and commoners alike. Today, we can appreciate these historical artifacts as reminders of our shared musical heritage. The intricate craftsmanship displayed through these artworks serves as testament to the enduring beauty and importance placed upon instruments like the cister throughout history.