Benedictine Collection (#18)

The South-East View of Brecknock Priory, 1741 (engraving)
XJF3058227 The South-East View of Brecknock Priory, 1741 (engraving) by Buck, Nathaniel (fl.1727-53) and Samuel (1696-1779); Private Collection; (add.info)

CHESTER CATHEDRAL, is the mother church of the Church of England Diocese of Chester, and is located in the city of Chester, Cheshire, England

THE RIVER AT TYNEMOUTH CASTLE, UK. Tynemouth Castle is located on a rocky headland (known as Pen Bal Crag), overlooking Tynemouth Pier

The Thebaid, c. 1460 (oil on panel)
XAL80311 The Thebaid, c.1460 (oil on panel) by Uccello, Paolo (1397-1475) (attr. to); 81x111 cm; Galleria dell Accademia, Florence

Montacute Priory 1853

The West View of St. Austins Abbey, in Canterbury, from A Collection of
XYC258621 The West View of St. Austins Abbey, in Canterbury, from A Collection of Engravings of Castles, Abbeys, etc. in England, 1735 (engraving) by Buck

Emperor Charlemagne (747-814) Surrounded by his Principal Officers, Receiving Alcuin (c
XIR158617 Emperor Charlemagne (747-814) Surrounded by his Principal Officers, Receiving Alcuin (c.735-804) who is Presenting some Manuscripts made by his Monks (oil on canvas) (b/w photo) by Schnetz

The Sisters of the Abbey from L Abbaye de Port-Royal, c
XIR210235 The Sisters of the Abbey from L Abbaye de Port-Royal, c.1710 (gouache on paper) by Cochin, Louise Madelaine (1686-1767) (after); ChAteau de Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

General view of the Abbey from the east, from l Abbaye de Port-Royal, c
XIR210234 General view of the Abbey from the east, from l Abbaye de Port-Royal, c.1710 (gouache on paper) by Cochin, Louise Madelaine (1686-1767) (after); ChAteau de Versailles

Procession of the Holy Sacrament in the Cloister, from l Abbaye de Port-Royal, c
XIR210233 Procession of the Holy Sacrament in the Cloister, from l Abbaye de Port-Royal, c.1710 (gouache on paper) by Cochin, Louise Madelaine (1686-1767) (after); ChAteau de Versailles

The Cloisters of St. Wandrille, c. 1825-30 (oil on canvas)
XIR182537 The Cloisters of St. Wandrille, c.1825-30 (oil on canvas) by Isabey, Louis Eugene Gabriel (1803-86); 42.5x60 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts et d Archeologie, Besancon

Typus Religionis, Allegory of the Society of Jesus, detail of the central
XIR179445 Typus Religionis, Allegory of the Society of Jesus, detail of the central part depicting a three-masted ship carrying the founders of the Orders (oil on canvas) by French School

St. Benedict (oil on panel)
XIR172643 St. Benedict (oil on panel) by Perugino, Pietro (c.1445-1523); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; Italian, out of copyright

Saint William of Aquitaine, Adriaen Collaert, 1608

King Johns Tomb with two miniature figures of St. Wulstan and St. Oswald, 1232
BAL16314 King Johns Tomb with two miniature figures of St. Wulstan and St. Oswald, 1232 by English School, (13th century); Worcester Cathedral, Worcestershire

General View of the Abbey from l Abbaye de Port-Royal, c
XIR158200 General View of the Abbey from l Abbaye de Port-Royal, c.1710 (gouache on paper) by Cochin, Louise Madelaine (1686-1767) (after); ChAteau de Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

St. Benedict Preaching in the Monastery (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF139025 St. Benedict Preaching in the Monastery (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

St. Ildefonso (607-667) 1605-1610 (oil on canvas)
XIR109909 St. Ildefonso (607-667) 1605-1610 (oil on canvas) by Greco, El (Domenico Theotocopuli) (1541-1614); Real Monasterio de El Escorial, El Escorial, Spain; (add.info.: Saint Ildefonse)

Typus Religionis, Allegory of the Society of Jesus (oil on canvas)
XIR181863 Typus Religionis, Allegory of the Society of Jesus (oil on canvas) by French School, (16th century); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris

Nuns Meeting in Solitude, from L Abbaye de Port-Royal, c
XIR173159 Nuns Meeting in Solitude, from L Abbaye de Port-Royal, c.1710 (gouache on paper) by Cochin, Louise Madelaine (1686-1767) (after); ChAteau de Versailles

St. Benedict receiving hospitality, from the Life of St. Benedict, 1497-98 (fresco)
XIR164410 St. Benedict receiving hospitality, from the Life of St. Benedict, 1497-98 (fresco) by Signorelli, L. (c.1441-1523) & Sodoma, G

St. Marys Abbey, York Signed, lower left: MARooker A: pinxt, Michael
St. Marys Abbey, York Signed, lower left: " MARooker A: pinxt", Michael " Angelo" Rooker, 1746-1801, British

RM. Staircase between Church and Library. Melk Abbey. Melk. Austria

Banz Abbey, a former Benedictine monastery, near Bad Staffelstein, Lichtenfels, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Ottobeuren with the Benedictine abbey and Ottobeuren Abbey, Unterallgaeu district, Allgaeu region, Swabia, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Abbey of the Dormition on Mount Zion, as seen from the historic city walls of Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Benedictine Abbey of Schweiklberg, Vilshofen, Lower Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Europe, PublicGround

Sankt Trudpert Monastery, Munstertal, Black Forest, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Basilica of Ottobeuren in fog, Unterallgaeu, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

BENEDICTINE MONK. Painting in the Badia Fiorentina abbey and church in Florence, Italy

SAINT BONIFACE (c675-755). English Benedictine missionary. St. Boniface preaching in Germany. Wood engraving, 19th century

SCRIBES IN THE GARDEN of a Benedictine monastery: French manuscript illumination, 14th century

REGINO OF PRUM (d. 915). Benedictine clergyman, and abbot of Prum, Carolingian historian
REGINO OF PRUM (d.915). Benedictine clergyman, and abbot of Prum, Carolingian historian. Engraving by de Larmessin, 17th century

FATHER IGNATIUS (1837-1908). Joseph Leycester Lyne. Anglican Benedictine monk. Photograph by W. & D. Downey, c1891

ALFONSO VII: CHARTER. Privilegium Imperatoris, a charter issued by King Alfonso VII of Galicia, Leon and Castile, granting land to Benedictine abbot William for a monastery, c1150

CRUCIFIXION, c1250. Illumination from a Psalter, c1250, produced for the Benedictine abbey of Evesham, Worcestershire, England

MONET: VENICE, 1908. The Church of San Giorgio Maggiore, Venice. Oil on canvas, Claude Monet, 1908

Benedictine San Bruzio Monastery ruins, Magliano in Toscana, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Ruins and Benedictine abbey tower, along the Senouire river, and canoeing, at Lavaudieu, a medieval village, Auvergne, Haute Loire, France, Europe

Goettweig Abbey, Wachau valley, Waldviertel region, Lower Austria, Austria, Europe

Benedictine Abbey of Melk, Austria
The Melk Abbey is a spiritual and cultural center of great importance in Austria, located in the town of Melk on the Danube river

Benedictine Abbey of Melk, Austria
The Melk Abbey is a spiritual and cultural center of great importance in Austria, located in the town of Melk on the Danube river

Facade Front Melk Abbey, Austria
The Melk Abbey is a spiritual and cultural center of great importance in Austria, located in the town of Melk on the Danube river

Towers of the Abbey of Melk. Austria
A Abadia de Melk eum centro espiritual e cultural de grande importAncia da uustria, localizado na cidade de Melk, junto ao rio Danbio

France, Basse-Normandie, Mont Saint-Michel
A magical island topped by a gravity-defying medieval monastery, the Mont-Saint-Michel counts among Frances most stunning sight

Benedictine Abbey, Mont-Saint-Michel, Normandy
11th-16th century Benedictine Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel, Normandy, France. Mont Saint Michel is on the UNESCO World Heritage List

Germany, Monastic Island of Reichenau
Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Lake Constance, Monastic Island of Reichenau, Benedictine monastery, UNESCO World Heritage

Italy, Piemont, Sacra di San Michele, Monte Pirchiriano
The Sacra di San Michele, sometimes known as Saint Michaels Abbey, is a religious complex on Mount Pirchiriano, situated on the south side of the Val di Susa, in the north of Italy

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"Benedictine: A Timeless Legacy of Faith, Culture, and Innovation" In the realm of monastic traditions, one name stands out with an aura of reverence - Benedictine. Rooted in centuries-old history and spiritual devotion, this order has left an indelible mark on various aspects of life. From the tranquil halls of Lindores Abbey in Scotland to the majestic St. Albans Cathedral in England, Benedictine monasteries have graced landscapes across Europe. These sacred spaces served as sanctuaries for contemplation and worship while nurturing knowledge and artistic expression. The influence monks extended beyond their cloistered walls. In Preci, Italy, a narrow street bore witness to their pioneering surgical skills during the sixteenth century when they established a renowned school for surgeons. Their expertise in removing kidney stones and performing eye surgeries earned them recognition throughout Europe. At the heart of this esteemed order lies Saint Benedict's Rule – a guidebook that shaped countless lives through its principles of discipline, humility, and communal living. The Library at the Abbey of Melk in Lower Austria preserves this treasured manuscript alongside other literary treasures that illuminate minds even today. Benedictines were not only devoted to spirituality but also embraced diverse fields like winemaking. Dom Perignon exemplifies this connection between faith and craftsmanship; his mastery transformed grapes into exquisite wines that continue to delight connoisseurs worldwide. Legends intertwine with Benedictinism too – from Saint Hugh of Lincoln's encounter with a swan symbolizing purity to Scholastica's profound bond with her twin brother Saint Benedict. These tales remind us that within these hallowed walls resided individuals whose lives embodied unwavering dedication towards God's calling. Nature itself seems touched by Benedectinism's grace; aerial views capture ethereal beauty surrounding sites like Orta San Giulio overlooking Lake Orta at dusk or St Michael's Mount near Penzance, Cornwall.