Abbess Collection (#3)

Attributed Jakob BjAorck Princess Sofia Albertina
Attributed to Jakob Bjorck, Princess Sofia Albertina, Sofia Albertina, 1753-1829, Princess of Sweden, painting, portrait, Sophia Albertina, Abbess of Quedlinburg, Oil on canvas, Height

Reception Dutch ambassador Hieronymus van Beverningk
Reception of the Dutch ambassador Hieronymus van Beverningk by the Spanish queen-regent Maria-Anna of Austria, 2 March 1671, Hieronymus van Beverningk (1614-90), Dutch extraordinary ambassador

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Detail Of The Tapestry Found In Quedlinburg Abbey, Quedlinburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. The 12Th Century Tapestry Was Woven By Agnes I, Abbess Of Quedlinburg

Death Comes To The Abbess From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Heloise, 1101-1162. French Student And Lover Of Pierre Abelhard. Engraved By C. Cook After G Staal. From The Book World Noted Women By Mary Cowden Clarke, Published 1858

Hilda of Whitby (614-680). Engraving. Colored
Hilda of Whitby (614-680). British religious. Engraving in England, 1880. Colored

Visiting The Sick, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, Engraving 1806, Charles Fox Sitting In An Armchair, Obviously Ill. On One Side Of Him Is Mrs

Abbess of Coldingham StAebbe the younger semi-mythological Abbess 870AD. Artist: Grignion
Abbess of Coldingham St Aebbe the younger semi-mythological Abbess 870AD cutting of her nose and upper lip as an example to her Nuns to follow to prevent being Ravished by the Danes.The Complete

Tree of Jesse and Virgin and Child enthroned, c1130-1140. The Tree of Jesse, flanked by Abraham and Moses, and the Virgin and Child enthroned, within an architectural framework

Hrotsvitha Presenting Her Book to the Emperor Otto I, 1501 (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer
Hrotsvitha Presenting Her Book to the Emperor Otto I, 1501 (1906). Hrotsvitha of Gandersheim (c935-c1002), was a German canoness, dramatist and poet

Marie Louise Adelaide d Orleans. Portrait of the Mademoiselle de Chartres (1698-1743), a French nun who was Abbess of Chelles

St. Brigid in West Window of Hereford Cathedral, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
St. Brigid in West Window of Hereford Cathedral, 20th century. Medieval stained glass window in Hereford Cathedral depicts Saint Brigit of Kildare or Brigid of Ireland, one of Irelands patron saints

The Abbess visited by Death, 1538. Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
The Abbess visited by Death, 1538. From Les Simulachres de la Mort (Dance of Death) by Hans Holbein the Younger

Saint Begge
SAINT BEGGE (Begga) Belgian noblewoman, sister of Gertrude de Nivelles : when her husband died, she became a nun and eventually abbess of Ardennes, near Namur Date: ? - 698

Louise Adelaide Orleans
LOUISE ADELAIDE D ORLEANS mademoiselle de Chartres noble who became Abbess of Chelles after becoming a nun in 1717. Date: 1698 - 1743

Mere Agnes Arnauld
JEANNE-CATHERINE-AGNES ARNAULD Known as Mere Agnes, Jansenist nun, abbess of Saint-Cyr, and later of Port-Royal Date: 1593 - 1672

Mere Angelique Arnauld
JACQUELINE-MARIE-ANGELIQUE ARNAULD Known as Mere Angelique, abbess of Port-Royal, Paris Date: 1591 - 1661

Saint Aldegonde
SAINT ALDEGONDE French abbess of Maubeuge Date: ? - 684

Hrosvitha / Mamz / Deutsche
HROSVITHA or HROSTVITHA Benedictine nun, Abbess of Gundersheim, poet and historian, presents her writings to Archbishop Wilhelm von Mainz Date: circa 935-1000

Abbess Dance Death 1651 Etching second state
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Left Image: the Baroness Rosen (Mother Metrophane Abbess of Serpuchov), Right Image: Capt. Mark Sever Bell, R.E. Recently Decorated with the Victoria Cross for an Act of Bravery during the Ashantee

Portrait of Mother Catherine-Agnes Arnauld (1593-1671) and Sister Catherine of St
XIR89736 Portrait of Mother Catherine-Agnes Arnauld (1593-1671) and Sister Catherine of St. Suzanne Champaigne (1636-86) the artists daughter

Chaucers Canterbury Pilgrims, 1810 (engraving)
XJF483342 Chaucers Canterbury Pilgrims, 1810 (engraving) by Blake, William (1757-1827); Private Collection; (add.info.: After Blakes own fresco, in the Stirling Maxwell Collection, Pollock House)

Effigy from the tomb of Beatrix Cornel, Prioress of the Lady Hospitallers of St. John of Jerusalem
KW478236 Effigy from the tomb of Beatrix Cornel, Prioress of the Lady Hospitallers of St. John of Jerusalem, from Military and Religious Life in the Middle Ages by Paul Lacroix

Visiting the sick, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, engraving 1806, Charles Fox sitting in an armchair, obviously ill. On one side of him is Mrs

Portrait of Marie Angelique Arnauld, Pieter van Schuppen, 1662

Saint Clare, Adriaen Collaert, Theodoor Galle, 1612 - 1618

Death and the Abbotess, from The Dance of Death, engraved by Hans Lutzelburger, c
XJF143271 Death and the Abbotess, from The Dance of Death, engraved by Hans Lutzelburger, c.1538 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); Private Collection; German

Saint Anastasia Enthroned, Saint Petronilla, Abbess Benedicta with a Crosier, Abbess Bridget with a Crosier, Abbess Gertrude with a Crosier; Unknown; France, Northeastern France

ABELARD AND HELOISE. Peter Abelard (1079-1144?), French philosopher and theologian, with Heloise (c1098-1164), French abbess, at Le Paraclet: French ms. illumination, 15th century

Prevost dExiles, Antoine-Francois, Abbe (1697-1763). French writer. Engraving

Passionary of the Abbess Cunegunde. 1320. Christ saying goodbye to Saint Joseph. Gothic art. Miniature Painting. CZECH Rep.. Prague. National Library of the Czech Republic

St Hilda / Whitby / Anon Eng
SAINT HILDA OF WHITBY A member of the Deiran royal house, she was among its first converts to Christianity. She became a celebrated abbess at Hartlepool and then Whitby

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

Here Comes the Abbess
Here comes the Abbess, She comes in state, Fi foll de roll de roll day. Why comes the Abbess? why in such state? She comes to seek for a maiden fair

Saint Milburga
SAINT MILBURGA daughter of a chieftain and a saint, she was founding abbess of Wenlock convent in Shropshire, and credited with miracles including levitation

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"Abbess: Women of Faith, Power, and Influence" Throughout history, the role of abbesses has been significant in shaping religious and cultural landscapes. From St. Hildegard Von Bingen's mystical visions to Saint Brigid of Ireland's patronage over poets and healers, these women have left an indelible mark on society. One such influential figure was St. Hilda of Whitby, who not only established a renowned monastery but also fostered intellectual pursuits among her nuns. Holding an ammonite in her hand as depicted in Hereford Cathedral's West window, she symbolizes the intersection between spirituality and scientific curiosity. Another remarkable abbess was Saint Etheldreda of Ely, whose leadership transformed her abbey into a center for learning and piety. Her devotion to God is beautifully captured in Death grotesquely crowned with flags or feathers – a reminder that even in mortality, faith prevails. Artistic expressions also pay homage to these extraordinary women. In Mother Jeronima de la Fuente's portrait from 1620, we witness the serene countenance of an abbess immersed in prayerful contemplation. Meanwhile, the Wedding Feast of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary showcases how abbesses played pivotal roles beyond their monastic duties by officiating important ceremonies. Courtly life during Emperor Frederick I's reign offers glimpses into the opulence enjoyed by some abbesses. Princely dining parties held court within lavish surroundings as depicted in Hortus deliciarum illuminated manuscript – a testament to their social standing and influence. However, amidst grandeur lies moments of profound sorrow too. The Lamentation over the dead Christ reminds us that even powerful figures like Abbess Herrad could experience deep anguish while upholding their spiritual responsibilities. These glimpses into the lives of various abbesses highlight their unwavering commitment to faith and service throughout history.