Friar Collection (#10)

Salle des copistes au moyen age (engraving)
7162718 Salle des copistes au moyen age (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salle des copistes au moyen age)

Origins of Christian monasteries in Europe (engraving)
7150840 Origins of Christian monasteries in Europe (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Origins of Christian monasteries in Europe)

Australia: At New Norcia (b / w photo)
7171464 Australia: At New Norcia (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At New Norcia)

Columbus and the Monks (colour litho)
7193319 Columbus and the Monks (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Columbus and the Monks)

An olive orchard in Southern Portugal (litho)
7170957 An olive orchard in Southern Portugal (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An olive orchard in Southern Portugal)

Monks Conversing on a Coastal Path, 1868 (oil on canvas)
6619433 Monks Conversing on a Coastal Path, 1868 (oil on canvas) by Gianni, Girolamo (1837-95); 48.8x72.3 cm; Private Collection

German book trade in the 16th Century (engraving)
7148061 German book trade in the 16th Century (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: German book trade in the 16th Century)

Monks enjoying wine (engraving)
7147971 Monks enjoying wine (engraving) by Grutzner, Eduard von (1846-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monks enjoying wine)

Leisure time in a medieval monastery school (engraving)
7147968 Leisure time in a medieval monastery school (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leisure time in a medieval monastery school)

Penitent Chinese Buddhist monk (engraving)
7147552 Penitent Chinese Buddhist monk (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Penitent Chinese Buddhist monk)

Martin Luther, German theologist, at his first study of the Bible (engraving)
7153554 Martin Luther, German theologist, at his first study of the Bible (engraving) by Ward, Edgar Melville (1839-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martin Luther (1483-1546)

Deposition of Childeric III, King of the Franks, 752 (engraving)
7173383 Deposition of Childeric III, King of the Franks, 752 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Deposition of Childeric III, King of the Franks, 752)

The love between Jesus Christ and the Church (engraving)
7185061 The love between Jesus Christ and the Church (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The love between Jesus Christ and the Church)

Lavatoire (engraving)
7158233 Lavatoire (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lavatoire. Illustration for Dictionnaire Francais Illustre des Mots et des Choses by MM Larive et)

The dinner gong in a Macedonian monastery (litho)
7170997 The dinner gong in a Macedonian monastery (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The dinner gong in a Macedonian monastery)

Martin Luther nailing his 95 Theses to the door of All Saints Church, Wittenberg, Germany, 1517 (engraving)
7148065 Martin Luther nailing his 95 Theses to the door of All Saints Church, Wittenberg, Germany, 1517 (engraving) by Spangenberg

Pope Gregory I (chromolitho)
7173025 Pope Gregory I (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pope Gregory I (c540-604), miniature from a 12th Century manuscript

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Capucin; Capuchin; Capuziner (engraving)
7195179 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Capucin; Capuchin; Capuziner (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Capucin; Capuchin; Capuziner)

Study for Inquisition, Illustration to Columbiad, c. 1806. Creator: Henry Fuseli
Study for Inquisition, Illustration to Columbiad, c. 1806

The Charlatans, an Outdoor Theater (oil on canvas)
7088570 The Charlatans, an Outdoor Theater (oil on canvas) by Angelis, Peter (fl.c.1725); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Quack Doctor and an Audience of Gentry)

Saint Francis of Assisi Receiving the Stigma, 1591-1592 (painting)
7131601 Saint Francis of Assisi Receiving the Stigma, 1591-1592 (painting) by Caravaggio, Michelangelo Merisi da (1571-1610); Wadsworth Atheneum, Hartford, Connecticut

Saint Prosdocimus, Justina, Daniel and Antony of Padua in Glory with a view of the Prato
7076447 Saint Prosdocimus, Justina, Daniel and Antony of Padua in Glory with a view of the Prato Della Valle, Padua (oil on copper by Damini)

Saint John of Capistrano (1386-1456) leads the Christian forces in the siege of Belgrado
6867076 Saint John of Capistrano (1386-1456) leads the Christian forces in the siege of Belgrado, 1615 (engraving) by Kager, Johann Matthias (1575-1634) (after); 15.6A--22 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Figures at a Shrine, A Port Beyond (oil on canvas)
7074552 Figures at a Shrine, A Port Beyond (oil on canvas) by Rorbye, Martinus (1803-48); 43.18x55.88 cm; Private Collection; Danish, out of copyright

M: Monk
6523680 M: Monk by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: in " Franco-English Leporello (Zebra - Zebra). Publisher unknown, s. d. (circa 1840)

E: Hermit of Mont St Bernard rescuing a traveler
6523557 E: Hermit of Mont St Bernard rescuing a traveler. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: in " Moral Alphabet in Action. In Paris at all novelty merchants)

A monk holding a bible. 16th century (gres incise)
6646940 A monk holding a bible. 16th century (gres incise) by French School, (16th century); Musee lapidaire, Carcassonne, France; (add.info.: Man holding a book: probably a monk holding a bible)

Manufacture of wine. ca. 1450 (miniaure)
6437675 Manufacture of wine. ca. 1450 (miniaure) by Unknown Artist, (15th century); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris, France; (add.info.: Power supply. Wine)

L: The Reading Lesson
6523489 L: The Reading Lesson by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: in " Alphabet in figures. J. Langlume and Peltier, publishers, Paris, s. d. (circa 1840)

Saint Paul (XXXL)
Portrait of Saint Paul, engraved around 1850.No signature.Adobe RGB

El Maragato Threatens Friar Pedro de Zaldivia with His Gun, c. 1806

Friar Pedro Shoots El Maragato as His Horse Runs Off, c. 1806. Creator: Francisco Goya
Friar Pedro Shoots El Maragato as His Horse Runs Off, c. 1806

Friar Pedro Offers Shoes to El Maragato and Prepares to Push Aside His Gun, c. 1806

Friar Pedro Clubs El Maragato with the Butt of the Gun, c. 1806. Creator: Francisco Goya
Friar Pedro Clubs El Maragato with the Butt of the Gun, c. 1806

Friar Pedro Wrests the Gun from El Maragato, c. 1806. Creator: Francisco Goya
Friar Pedro Wrests the Gun from El Maragato, c. 1806

Friar Pedro Binds El Maragato with a Rope, c. 1806. Creator: Francisco Goya
Friar Pedro Binds El Maragato with a Rope, c. 1806

Two Friars, 1843 / 46. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson, Hill & Adamson
Two Friars, 1843/46. Salted paper print

Brother Jean des Entommeurs, illustration from Gargantua
XIR287728 Brother Jean des Entommeurs, illustration from Gargantua by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553) engraved by Paul Jonnard-Pacel (d.1902) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Dore

Saint Antony of Padua
3433489 Saint Antony of Padua by Giordano, Luca (1634-1705); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome, Italy; (add.info)

The Mendicant Friar, or Monk (engraving)
3646496 The Mendicant Friar, or Monk (engraving) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mendicant Friar, or Monk)

Cardinal Richelieu and his confidant and agent Pere Joseph (engraving)
3647488 Cardinal Richelieu and his confidant and agent Pere Joseph (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Brother Gregorio Belo of Vicenza, 1547 (oil on canvas)
3618027 Brother Gregorio Belo of Vicenza, 1547 (oil on canvas) by Lotto, Lorenzo (c.1480-1556); 87.3 x 71.1 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Fra Gregorio)

Abbot Maurus with a Staff and a Book, c. 1440-50 (tempera, gold leaf
5242301 Abbot Maurus with a Staff and a Book, c.1440-50 (tempera, gold leaf, paint and ink on parchment) by Bedford Master Workshop (fl. c.1430-65); 23.5x16.4 cm; J

John Duns (Duns Scotus), Scottish Catholic priest, philosopher and theologian (engraving)
6029813 John Duns (Duns Scotus), Scottish Catholic priest, philosopher and theologian (engraving) by French School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

St Francis of Assisi praying (litho)
5208216 St Francis of Assisi praying (litho) by Crivelli, Carlo (c.1430/35-1495); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) praying

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"Friar: A Glimpse into the World of Spiritual Devotion" In the realm of religious devotion, few figures have captivated hearts and minds like the friars. From Padre Pio's miraculous stigmata to Saint John of the Cross' profound poetry, these men dedicated their lives to serving God and humanity. One intriguing tale tells of a woman raising her skirts in defiance, using this unconventional method to scare off the devil himself. Such acts demonstrate the unwavering faith and determination that friars possess in their battle against evil. The artistic world also pays homage to these holy men. In an enchanting engraving colored with vibrant hues, we witness Saint John of the Cross immersed in contemplation, his soul soaring through poetic verses. Similarly, Ramon Llull's Breviculum Codex showcases intricate miniatures that depict his spiritual teachings. A statue of Saint Francis of Assisi stands tall as a testament to his humble yet influential life. This sculpture graces Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel, an exquisite late 19th-century church where Friar Juan de San Miguel is honored for his contributions in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Artistic masterpieces further explore themes surrounding friars' trials and tribulations. "The Temptation of Saint Anthony" portrays a gripping struggle between good and evil on canvas while "The Florentines Renouncing The Vanities" depicts Savonarola's fervent call for moral reform during Renaissance Florence. Venturing beyond borders, we encounter Saint Francis Xavier leaving an indelible mark on Goa, India with his missionary work. His selfless dedication echoes throughout history as he spreads Christianity far from home. Even renowned artist William Hogarth immortalized friars within his etching titled "The Gate of Calais. " Through this artwork, we glimpse at their presence even amidst political turmoil and societal change.