Friar Collection (#19)

Martin de Cervera. University classroom. Painted on the door
Martin de Cervera. Spanish painter documented around 1595 and 1621. University classroom. Painted on the door of the manuscripts repository in 1614. Library of the University of Salamanca. Spain

John Duns Scotus (1266-1308). Scottish philosopher and Franciscan theologian. Portrait on the cover of Scriptum super quartum Sententiarum. Edition 1530

Friar Juan Sanchez Cotan (1560-1627). Spanish painter. Still
Baroque art. Seventeenth century. Friar Juan Sanchez Cotan (1560-1627). Spanish painter. Still Life with thistle and carrots. Fine Arts Museum. Granada. Andalusia. Spain

Amigo Ferrer, Luis ( 1854-1934). Bust
Amigo Ferrer, Luis ( 1854-1934). Capuchin friar. Bishop of Solsona and Segorbe (1907-1934). Bust at the Shrine of Our Lady of Montiel. Benaguacil. Province of Valencia. Spain

BRAZIL. Olinda. Church of Sao Bento. Roof of the chapel with scenes from the life of St. Benedict, 18th c. Baroque art. Fresco

CHARLES II of Spain (1661-1700). King of Spain (1665-1701). Haunting of Charles II. Engraving

TIRSO DE MOLINA, Gabriel T鬬ez also called (1584-1648)
TIRSO DE MOLINA, Gabriel T鬬 ez also called (1584-1648). Painting. SPAIN. Madrid. National Library

Auto-da-fe of the Spanish Inquisition. Engraving by Vergeil (19th c.). Engraving

Yule Island, Papua New Guinea
Yule Island is a small island in Central Province, Papua New Guinea. Catholic missionaries settled there in 1885 and are still present

LIPPI: THE NATIVITY. School of Fra Filippo Lippi

MEXICO: MISSIONARIES. One friar protects his followers from attacking demons, while another tries to convert two Mexican Indians to Christianity

St. Francis of Assisi niche
Santos niche of Saint Francis, St Francis of Assisi churchyard, Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico. Digital photograph

Saint Francis Xavier
Jesuit missionary Francis Xavier. Digitally colored woodcut

St Augustine of Canterbury
Saint Augustine of Canterbury. Digitally colored woodcut

Albertus Magnus, medieval German scholar and theologian. Digitally colored woodcut

Saint Anselm, Archbishop of Canterbury and Benedictine monk. Digitally colored woodcut

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Spanish missionary Father Garzes instructing Native Americans. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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California mission with padres, Spanish soldiers, and Native Americans. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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French missionaries preaching to Native Americans. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The Canterbury Pilgrims
Chaucers company of pilgrims on the road from Southwark to Canterbury, with Chaucer himself at the front of the group

Christopher Columbus with Bernardo Buil (Fray Buil), a Catalan missionary monk who accompanied him on his second voyage across the Atlantic

Achille Deveria (1800-1857) and Louis Boulanger (1806-1867) The Death of Romeo. Illustration for William Shakespeares tragedy Romeo and Juliet showing Friar Lawrence finding Romeos body

Juliet in the Cell of Friar Lawrence, 1867. Artist: Herbert Bourne
Juliet in the Cell of Friar Lawrence, 1867. After a work by Edward Matthew Ward (1816-1879). From the Imperial Edition of The Works of Shakespere, published by Virtue and Company, London, 1873-76

An Illuminated Letter, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
An Illuminated Letter, c1860, (1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

Catacombs of the Capuchins, Palermo, Sicily, Italy, 1927. Artist: Eugen Poppel
Catacombs of the Capuchins, Palermo, Sicily, Italy, 1927. The Capuchins are an order of friars in the Catholic Church, among the chief off-shoots of the Franciscans

Colombus in Rabida, (15th century), 1920s
Colombus at la Rabida. Colombus explained his plans to the Friar Juan Perez, who had been confessor of Elizabeth the Catholic, obtaining a letter of presentation to the Queen

Les Trois Freres, 1898. Artist: Ottilie Wilhelmine Roederstein
Les Trois Freres, 1898. Plate taken from The Studio magazine, volume 15, no 67 (London, 15th October 1898)

St Bonaventure, (1221-1274), 15th century, (1849). A 19th century version of an original 15th century fresco by Jean Fiesole, held at the Chapel of Nicholas V, Vatican

St Peter Martyr, 16th century, (1937). Artist: Luca Bertelli
St Peter Martyr, 16th century, (1937). A print from Titian Paintings and Drawings, introduction by Hans Tietze, Phaidon Press, Vienna, 1937

St Dominic, 1886. Born in Spain, St Dominic (1170-1221) founded the Dominican order of friars. Published in Butlers Lives of the Saints, DIV 5, by the Rev Alban Butler, London & Dublin, 1886

The Madonna with the Carthusian Friars, St John the Baptist and St Bruno, 1515 (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer
The Madonna with the Carthusian Friars, St John the Baptist and St Bruno, 1515 (1906). From Durer Des Meisters Gemalde Kupferstiche und Holzschnitte in 471 Abbildungen [Stuttgart und Leipzig

Roger Bacon, 13th century English Franciscan friar and philosopher, (c1850). Bacon (c1214-1292) was known as Doctor Mirabilis due to his interest in magic and alchemy

Fra Bartolomeo della Porta, Florentine Renaissance artist. A Dominican friar, Fra Bartolomeo (1472-1517) was a painter of religious subjects

Fra Angelico, early Italian Renaissance painter, (1870). An engraving from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul LaCroix, (London, 1870)

Friday, 1883, (1912). Artist: Walter Dendy Sadler
Friday, 1883, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings, with an Introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, Cassell and Company, (London, New York, Toronto, 1912)

Interior of the Church of Capuchines in Rome, late 18th or 19th century. Artist: Francois-Marius Granet
Interior of the Church of Capuchines in Rome, late 18th or 19th century. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Chernigov, Ukraine

St Francis and the Doge Francesco Dona, Order of the Doge, 1548. St Francis of Assisi, founder of the Franciscan Order of monks, with the Doge of Venice

The Virgin and Child with Saints Jerome and Dominic, c1485. Artist: Filippino Lippi
The Virgin and Child with Saints Jerome and Dominic, c1485. From the collection of the National Gallery, London

Moliere and the mendicant friar, (19th century). A scene showing the French playwright Jean Baptiste de Moliere (1622-1673) and a monk

Ecstasy of Saint Francis of Paula, 18th century. Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Ecstasy of Saint Francis of Paula, 18th century. St Francis of Paula (1416-1507) was the founder of the Order of Minims. From the Church San Benedetto, Venice, Italy

Charles Plumier, French friar, botanist and botanical explorer, 1762. Plumier (1646-1702) was born in Marseilles. Appointed royal botanist by Louis XIV in 1693

Suppression of religious orders during the French Revolution, late 18th century. A Capuchin Friar disposing of his habit to a Jewish second-hand clothes dealer

Saint Francis, 1932. Artist: Nicholas Roerich
Saint Francis, 1932. Found in the collection of the Nicholas Roerich Museum, New York

The Parson, from Geoffrey Chaucers Canterbury Tales. After an illustration in the Ellesmere manuscript of Chaucers (c1345-1400) work, 14th century

The Death of Romeo, 19th century. Illustration for William Shakespeares tragedy Romeo and Juliet, showing Friar Lawrence finding Romeos body. The play was first performed c1595

Death of St Francis and Inspection of Stigmata, c1320. Artist: Giotto
Death of St Francis and Inspection of Stigmata, c1320. From the Bardi Chapel, Church of Santa Croce, Florence, Italy

Virgin and Child with Saint Dominic and Saint Hyacinth, 1740-1750. Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Virgin and Child with Saint Dominic and Saint Hyacinth, 1740-1750. From the Art Institute of Chicago, Illinois, USA

Albertus Magnus (c1200-1280) German-born Dominican friar, late 16th century. Known as Doctor Universalis, Albertus Magnus became Bishop of Ratisbon (Regensburg) in 1260

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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.