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San Francesco d'Assisi. High relief taken from the complex of the funerary monument to Cardinal Ludovico d'Albret

St. Benedict as a young man; this marble statue by Antonio Raggi is located in the cave called "Sacro Speco, " or holy cave, in the monastery of St

Saint Brunone from Cologne. Sculpted work by Jean Antoine Houdon, located in the Church of Santa Maria in Angeli, Rome. Rome Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli Statue Eighteenth Century

Detail of the skeleton of a Capuchin monk, located in a chapel of the Cemetery of the Capuchins. Architectural structure in the Church of Santa Maria della Concezione, Rome

Detail of the skeleton of a Capuchin monk, located in the fifth Chapel of the Cemetery of the Capuchins. Architectural structure in the Church of Santa Maria della Concezione, Rome

Partial view of the Fifth Chapel of the Cemetery of the Capuchins. Architectural structure in the Church of Santa Maria della Concezione, Rome. Rome Capuchin Cemetery, Fifth Chapel

Partial view of the Fourth Chapel of the Cemetery of the Capuchins. Architectural structure in the Church of Santa Maria della Concezione, Rome. Rome Capuchin Cemetery, Fourth Chapel

Partial view of a chapel of the Cemetery of the Capuchins. Architectural structure in the Church of Santa Maria della Concezione, Rome. Rome Capuchin Cemetery, Chapel

Partial view of the Second Chapel of the Cemetery of the Capuchins. Architectural structure in the Church of Santa Maria della Concezione, Rome Rome Capuchin Cemetery, Second Chapel

Altar dedicated to San Luigi Gonzaga. Work built on the design of Andrea Pozzo, over which a high relief is present depicting the "Glory of St. Louis Gonzaga". Marble work by Pierre Legros

St. Francis of Assisi; drawing by Jacopo Bellini, in the British Museum in London Great Britain London, British Museum Drawing Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

Bas-relief depicting St. Anthony giving the consecrated host to a mule. Detail of a marble cabinet by Bartolomeo Bellano, in the sacristy of St. Anthony's Basilica, Padua Padua St

Saints, Francesco, Paul, Peter and a bishop on his knees. Detail of the apsidal mosaic, Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome

Statue of St. Peter Martyr. Work by Vasoldo located in the Sistine Chapel or the Blessed sacrament. Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome

The boy and the friar; drawing by Francisco Goya, in the Prado Museum in Madrid Spain Madrid, Prado Museum Drawing Romanticism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

Madonna with Child and Saints. Preparatory drawing by Gaudenzio Ferrari, preserved in the Royal Library, Royal Palace, Turin, Piedmont Turin Royal Palace, Royal Library Drawing High Renaissance

Bas-relief depicting St. Anthony presenting the consecrated host to a mare, detail of a marble armoire held at the Sacristy of the Basilica of S. Antonio, Padua Padua Basilica of S

Relief depicting St. Anthony dressed in the clothing of Minori Osservanti, work by Antonio Minello held at the Chapel of the Ark of the Saint, in the Basilica of S. Antonio in Padua

Sepulchral monument to Cardinal Pietro Riario, detail with Madonna with the Child and, on the left, the cardinal kneeling down

Pulpit fro the church of Santa Croce in Florence: two tiles of the right side. Florence Pulpit Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Monks in prayer inside the Church of Saint Francis in Fiesole Fiesole Church of Saint Francis Church Late Gothic, Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Saint Francis of Assisi, by Sammartino, in the National Museum of San Martino (Carthusian monastery of San Martino), in Naples Naples Carthusian monastery of San Martino

St Francis and the sheep: work by Vincenzo Rosignoli in the Basilica of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Assisi Assisi Santa Maria delle Grazie Basilica Sculptural Group Styles and Movements before 1945

Two pastorals and a reliquary, called of St. Francis of Assisi, made in Limoges. The works are preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris

Fourth mortuary chapel of the Capuchin cemetery in the complex of the Church of St. Mary of the Holy Conception in Rome Rome Capuchin Cemetery

Altar in polychromatic marble with two niche on the sides and two saints placed in them. Sculpture by Giuseppe Mazzuoli located in the sixth Cathedral of the left transept of the Cathedral of

Two priests and a nun, ceramic bed warmers from Oristano, now in the G.A. Sanna National Museum in Sassari, Sardinia Sassari National Museum Sculpture Nineteenth-Twenty century, 19th-20th century

St. Anthony, statue by Rinaldino di Francia, in the Museo Antoniano of the Monastery of Sant'Antonio da Padova, in Padua, Veneto Padua Monastery of Sant'Antonio

View of Piazza Arnaldo da Brescia. In the background is the monument to Arnaldo da Brescia Brescia Piazza Arnaldo da Brescia Commemorative Equestrian Monument Arts and handicrafts of XIX century

Stained glass window with Saints from Siena Cathedral Siena Cathedral Glass Window Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca

A stained glass window from Siena Cathedral Siena Cathedral Glass Window Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca.. Date of Artwork:XV sec. ca

Rear part of the ark of St. Peter Martyr. Work by Giovanni Balduccio containing the remains of the dominican inquisitor located in the Church of S. Eustorgio, Milan

Bas-relief representing the miracle of St. Jerome with the lion. The work, sculpted by Jacopo della Quercia, is part of the altar inside the Cappella Trenta. Church of S. Frediano, Lucca

Episodes from the Baptism and the Holy Unction, front side panels of St. Donato's tomb, in the Cathedral of Arezzo Arezzo Cathedral Low Relief, Basrelief Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe

Statue of an Evangelist placed on top of a Lion. Detail from a baptismal font in the parish church of Sant'Agata al Cornocchio in Scarperia Scarperia Church of Sant'Agata al Cornocchio Statue

Confirmation of the francescan order; antiphonary miniature by Niccol di Ser Sozzo Tegliacci. Museum of Sacred Art, San Gimignano San Gimignano Museum of Sacred Art Illumination Gothic, Middle Ages

Madonna with Child and Saints. Detail of the Mausoleum of St. Bernardino, by Silvestro da Sulmona (Ariscola) and conserved in the Church of San Bernardino

Verna (Casentino). Franciscan convent. Procession of the Stigmata Chiusi Della Verna La Verna Sanctuary. Date of Photograph:1915 ca

Statue depicting St. Clare; by Gerolamo Campagna, located in the sacristy of the church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli in Venice Venice Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli

Sculptural monument to Raimondo Orsini, in the presbytery of the church of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria, in Galatina, Apulia Galatina Church of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria

Statue depicting St. Francis; by Gerolamo Campagna, located in the sacristy of the church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli in Venice Venice Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli

Bust of St. Francis, by Tullio Lombardo, in the church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli, in Venice Venice Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli Bust Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Jesus scales the lightning bolts over Perugia while Mary, Saint Benedict, Saint Scolastica and the beatified Paolo Bigazzini try to placate him

The coronation of the Virgin. Enamelled terracotta by Andrea della Robbia, preserved in the Osservanza Church, in environs of Siena Siena Osservanza Church Low Relief, Basrelief Early Renaissance

Stained-glass window of the right transept of the Church of the Certosa of Pavia, with the figure of San Bernardo, work of Cristoforo De'Mottis

Monument to Arnaldo da Brescia. Work by Odoardo Tabacchi located in Piazzale Arnaldo in Brescia Brescia Piazzale Arnauldo Commemorative Equestrian Monument Arts and handicrafts of XIX century

Statue of St. Francis; sculpted by the School of the Bon brothers, and located above the main doorway of the Church of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari in Venice Venice Statue Late Gothic, Gothic

View fo the Great Cloister with two galleries of the Certosa del Galluzzo, with some Carthusian monks in the foreground Florence Galluzzo, Certosa, Great Cloister Cloister Early Renaissance

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"Habit: A Timeless Reflection of Devotion and Identity" In the world of art, the concept of "habit" goes beyond mere clothing. It delves into the realms of spirituality, tradition, and personal expression. From St. Teresa of Avila's serene gaze in her oil on canvas portrait to Saint Brigid of Ireland's humble demeanor captured through brushstrokes, these holy figures embody the essence of habit. But habits aren't limited to religious icons alone; they extend to everyday encounters with supernatural beings as well. Picture a woman raising her skirts fearlessly, daring to scare off the devil himself – an act that showcases how our they can empower us against adversity. Surprising as it may seem, even nuns have their moments outside convent walls. Imagine a nun gracefully gliding on a skateboard – an unexpected sight that reminds us that beneath their traditional garb lies individuals who embrace modernity while staying true to their calling. Throughout history, various artists have depicted monks engaged in different activities within monastic life. Ramon Llull's miniature from Breviculum Codex captures the solemnity and dedication found within these communities. On another note, St Bernard of Clairvaux might be known for his wisdom but even he had his share of lightheartedness - perhaps portrayed humorously as a drunk monk in some depictions. The daily routines followed by Carthusian monks are awe-inspiring; marching together at 2 am for matins reveals their unwavering commitment to prayer and discipline. Artworks like "Convent Thoughts" by an unknown artist or "Monk by the Sea" painted by Caspar David Friedrich evoke introspection and solitude often associated with those living in cloistered environments. However, not all nuns remain hidden behind veils; some boldly meet our gaze head-on. Their eyes reflect resilience and determination despite societal expectations or stereotypes imposed upon them.