Monks Collection (page 5)

French 19th century, coloured woodblock illustration showing Saint Ivo of Kermartin
3666084 French 19th century, coloured woodblock illustration showing Saint Ivo of Kermartin; (add.info.: French 19th century)

Saint Benedict of Nursia (480-547) Italian founder of Western Christian monasticism
543310 Saint Benedict of Nursia (480-547) Italian founder of Western Christian monasticism, instituted Benedictine order (Black Friars), teaching children

Portrait of Henry Baker Tristram
672542 Portrait of Henry Baker Tristram; (add.info.: The Reverend Henry Baker Tristram (11 May 1822 - 8 March 1906) was an English clergyman, Biblical scholar

Portrait of William Boyd Carpenter
672656 Portrait of William Boyd Carpenter; (add.info.: William Boyd Carpenter (26 March 1841, Liverpool - 26 October 1918)

Portrait of Alfred Ollivant
672589 Portrait of Alfred Ollivant; (add.info.: Alfred Ollivant (1798 - 16 December 1882) was an academic who went on to become bishop of Llandaff); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Reverand George Croly, 1860 (engraving)
1579547 Reverand George Croly, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving of the Reverand George Croly (1780-1860) an Irish poet, novelist, historian, and Anglican priest

Charlemagne
1790215 Charlemagne; (add.info.: french emperor Charlemagne attending class by theologian Alcuin at the Palatine school in the 8th century); Photo © CCI.

Construction of a monastery, 16th Century (woodcut)
8626661 Construction of a monastery, 16th Century (woodcut) by Graf, Urs (The Elder) (1485-1528); Private Collection; (add.info.: Construction of a monastery, Switzerland, 16th Century)

A Lama's devil dance, Hemis Monastery, Ladakh (engraving)
8631471 A Lama's devil dance, Hemis Monastery, Ladakh (engraving) by Finnemore, Joseph (1860-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Lama's devil dance, Hemis Monastery, Ladakh)

Capstan turned by Monks at the Metamorphosis Monastery (engraving)
8622330 Capstan turned by Monks at the Metamorphosis Monastery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Capstan turned by Monks at the Metamorphosis Monastery)

Friday for crosses (chromolitho)
8677312 Friday for crosses (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Friday for crosses)

Martin Luther, German Protestant reformer (engraving)
8664073 Martin Luther, German Protestant reformer (engraving) by Cranach, Lucas the Elder (1472-1553) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martin Luther (1483-1546), German Protestant reformer

Byzantine emperor Theophilus defensor of iconoclasm has the saint monk Lazarus (above)
AIS5349608 Byzantine emperor Theophilus defensor of iconoclasm has the saint monk Lazarus (above), an icon painter in Constantinople arrested, 14th century (miniature); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

Catalan Literature, 14th-15th centuries
3499649 Catalan Literature, 14th-15th centuries; Historic Archives of the City of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; (add.info.: Catalan Literature, 14th-15th centuries. Gesta Romanorum)

St. Thomas of Villanova, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473152 St. Thomas of Villanova, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: St. Thomas of Villanova, 1488 - 1555)

The pope Stephen II and the king Pepin the Short. c.1900 (chromo)
3433707 The pope Stephen II and the king Pepin the Short. c.1900 (chromo); (add.info.: History. France. The pope Stephen II and the king Pepin the Short. Imagery, France, ca 1900.); Photo © CCI.

Friar Benito Jeronimo Feijoo y Montenegro, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub
3473251 Friar Benito Jeronimo Feijoo y Montenegro, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub

Folio 71v of Les Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry depicts Gregory leading a procession around the city to plead for
529649 Folio 71v of Les Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry depicts Gregory leading a procession around the city to plead for respite from the plague. One of the monks has fallen to the illness

Carthusian monks netting and hooking fish in monastery fishponds, Chartreuse
534682 Carthusian monks netting and hooking fish in monastery fishponds, Chartreuse, founded by St Bruno of Cologne (11th century)

Pope Pius IX (1792-1878) proclaiming dogma of Immaculate Conception on December 8, 1854 (Bull Ineffabilis Deus)
1730528 Pope Pius IX (1792-1878) proclaiming dogma of Immaculate Conception on December 8, 1854 (Bull Ineffabilis Deus), engraving after L.V. Gesta 1867.

Francisco Pareja covnerting the natives in Florida in 16th century, 17th century (engraving)
527797 Francisco Pareja covnerting the natives in Florida in 16th century, 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: Francisco Pareja (d1628)

Page of music decorated with initial letter O enclosing monks chanting from an antiphonal
528010 Page of music decorated with initial letter O enclosing monks chanting from an antiphonal. 13th-14th century (music manuscript from the Montpellier Codex of the Notre Dame (Old French)

Priest offering the heart taken from a living human victim to the Aztec sun god and god of war, Huitzilopochtli
528600 Priest offering the heart taken from a living human victim to the Aztec sun god and god of war, Huitzilopochtli. Print of facsimile from Aztec Codex, published 1904

Bartolome de las Casas, dominican priest, missionary with the Indians, 1844 (engraving)
ELD4859174 Bartolome de las Casas, dominican priest, missionary with the Indians, 1844 (engraving); (add.info.: Representation of Bartolome de las Casas (1484-1566) Dominican priest

sleeping novice
Marco Tagliarino

Monk in Reading
Nilendu Banerjee

Ubeinde keşiş
Gulsen Yilman

Spirit and meditation
Marco Tagliarino

The Young Monk and his pet Hornbill
Elizabeth Cowle

Little Buddha
Walde Jansky

Practical Religion
Philip Sutton

Right of Passage
Philip Sutton

Two Monks Walking Home
Ajit Rana

Buddha Adherents
Dmitriy Yevtushyk

Laos Monk
Svetlin Yosifov

Wave of Light
Wave Faber

A sunny day after snow in Seda
Leon U

Pray of Sadhu
Saurabh Sirohiya

Beata solitudo
Marco Bizziocchi

Monk at Pangong Tso Lake
Saurabh Sirohiya

Friendship
Roberto Rivera

Saint Bruno, c.1655. Creator: Philippe de Champaigne
Saint Bruno, c.1655

Mass of Saint Gregory, c.1500. Creator: Anon
Mass of Saint Gregory, c.1500

Monk Instructing a Boy Dressed in a Cassock, c1865. Creator: Otto Brandt
Monk Instructing a Boy Dressed in a Cassock, c1865

Kneeling Monk, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Kneeling Monk, 17th century

Daishinicho and Daishinichizo (image 1 of 2), 19th century. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Daishinicho and Daishinichizo (image 1 of 2), 19th century

The Town and Castle of Gaeta - from a drawing by S. Read, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Town and Castle of Gaeta, [Italy], - from a drawing by S. Read, 1860. Gaeta, a fortified town of 14, 000 inhabitants...is situated in the Terra di Lavoro...between Capua and Naples

Scene from the opera of "The Night Dancers", at the Royal English Opera, Covent Garden, 1860. London stage production

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"Journey into the Serene World of Monks: From Coates Plymouth Gin to Netherlandish Proverbs" Immerse yourself in the tranquil realm as we explore their diverse and fascinating existence. Sip on a glass of Coates Plymouth Gin, known for its rich history intertwined with these spiritual beings. Delve into the enigmatic world depicted in "Netherlandish Proverbs illustrated in a village landscape, " where monks play a significant role. Travel back in time to 1885 with Tsukioka Yoshitoshi's mesmerizing artwork, "Fudo Myoo Threatening a Novice. " Witness the intense initiation process that novices undergo under the watchful eye of Fudo Myoo, an important deity within Buddhism. Discover Winifred Mary Letts' captivating painting from 1912, "Saint Hugh of Lincoln and the Swan, " which depicts an extraordinary encounter between this revered saint and a majestic swan. Marvel at how even nature seems drawn to these holy figures. Embark on a journey to Japan and witness Komuso Buddhist monks wandering silently through misty landscapes while playing haunting melodies on bamboo flutes. Their presence evokes both tranquility and mystery. Indulge your senses with Old Reading Abbey Whisky, crafted by skilled hands reminiscent of those who once inhabited monastic communities. Experience centuries-old traditions distilled into every sip. Marvel at Valletta's Grand Harbour, where Carthusian monks process to matins at 2 am amidst ancient fortifications. Witness their unwavering dedication as they navigate darkness towards enlightenment. Explore "The Seven Liberal Arts, " beautifully illustrated in Hortus deliciarum – an encyclopedia compiled by Herrad von Landsberg during medieval times. Discover how knowledge was preserved by diligent monk scribes across generations. Experience vibrant festivities like Manila Carnival in The Philippines, where Miss Ilocos Sur captivates audiences with her grace and beauty. Witness how monks' influence extends beyond spiritual realms into the cultural fabric of societies.