Friar Collection (#23)

Bartholomew, Madonna with the child in the throne and saints

Illustration of friar wearing brown habit with flax rope belt, holding red book

DANCE OF DEATH, 1538. Death and the Abbot. Woodcut, French, 1547, after Hans Holbein the Younger from his Dance of Death, published in 1538

ROMEO AND JULIET AT THE LYCEUM THEATRE, ACT V. SCENE IV. ; Friar Laurence
" ROMEO AND JULIET" AT THE LYCEUM THEATRE, ACT V. SCENE IV.; Friar Laurence: " Romeo! O pale! Who else? What! Paris too?"

North View of Friar Bacons Study at Oxford, Oxford University, Uk
North View of Friar Bacons Study at Oxford, Oxford University, UK

The Dream of Pope Sergius, c. 1430 (oil on panel)
XOS996675 The Dream of Pope Sergius, c.1430 (oil on panel) by Weyden, Rogier van der (1399-1464) (attr. to); 88.9x80.01 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; Flemish, out of copyright

Mystic Marriage of St. Catherine, detail (panel)
BAL99447 Mystic Marriage of St. Catherine, detail (panel) by Lorenzo da Sanseverino, (Salimbeni) (1374-c.1420); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Martin Luther as Augustinian Friar, 1520-24 (woodcut)
XJF867824 Martin Luther as Augustinian Friar, 1520-24 (woodcut) by Cranach, Lucas the Elder (1472-1553) (after); British Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Martin Luther (1483-1546)

Martin Luther (woodcut)
XJF867828 Martin Luther (woodcut) by Cranach, Lucas the Elder (1472-1553) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martin Luther (1483-1546)

St. Francis of Assisi (c. 1182-1220) 1642 (oil on canvas)
XIR86563 St. Francis of Assisi (c.1182-1220) 1642 (oil on canvas) by Ribera, Jusepe de (lo Spagnoletto) (c.1590-1652); 200x162 cm; Monasterio de El Escorial, Spain; Italian, out of copyright

St. Anthony of Padua (1195-1231) adoring the Christ Child
XJL86526 St. Anthony of Padua (1195-1231) adoring the Christ Child by Carreno de Miranda, Don Juan (1614-85); 138x105 cm; Museo de Santa Cruz, Toledo, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

Montezuma (1466-1547), captured by the Spaniards, pleads with the Aztecs to surrender
BAL82570 Montezuma (1466-1547), captured by the Spaniards, pleads with the Aztecs to surrender as they attack his palace in 1520 (panel No.4) by Spanish School

Portrait of Jose de Siguenza, prior and librarian of the monastery of San Lorenzo
XTD75553 Portrait of Jose de Siguenza, prior and librarian of the monastery of San Lorenzo, 1602 (oil on canvas) by Spanish School, (17th century); Monasterio de El Escorial, El Escorial

St. Dominic Rescuing Shipwrecked Fishermen from Drowning, detail from the Altarpiece of St
XIR62086 St. Dominic Rescuing Shipwrecked Fishermen from Drowning, detail from the Altarpiece of St. Claire, 1415 (oil on panel) by Borrassa, Lluis (c.1360-1425); 132x122 cm; Museo Episcopal, Vich

The Apotheosis of St. Thomas Aquinas, 1631 (oil on canvas)
XJL54281 The Apotheosis of St. Thomas Aquinas, 1631 (oil on canvas) by Zurbaran, Francisco de (1598-1664); 486x385 cm; Museo de Bellas Artes, Seville

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)

Continuation of the Procession of Shakespeares characters during the Jubilee celebrations
XJF483321 Continuation of the Procession of Shakespeares characters during the Jubilee celebrations, 1769 (engraving) by English School

The Ecstasy of St. Francis (oil on canvas)
XIR476003 The Ecstasy of St. Francis (oil on canvas) by Coccapani, Sigismondo (1583-1642); Musee de la Chartreuse, Douai, France; (add.info.: L Extase de St FranAzois); Italian, out of copyright

Follower of Francesco Fontebasso, Death of a Holy Friar, 18th century, pen and brown ink, brush and brown ink, and brown wash, heightened with white, on prepared laid paper

Virgin and Child and Friar Corrado (tempera on panel)
XIR440733 Virgin and Child and Friar Corrado (tempera on panel) by Sienese School, (13th century); Pinacoteca Comunale, Assisi, Italy; (add.info.: Vierge a l Enfant et frere Corrado; ); Italian

St. Francis and Angels, c. 1250-1300 (tempera on panel)
XIR440736 St. Francis and Angels, c.1250-1300 (tempera on panel) by Italian School, (13th century); Santa Maria degli Angeli, Assisi, Italy; (add.info.: Saint Francois et les Anges; ); Italian

St. Francis (fresco) (detail of 440729)
XIR440728 St. Francis (fresco) (detail of 440729) by Cimabue (Cenni di Pepo) (c.1240-c.1301); San Francesco, Assisi, Italy; (add.info.: St Francois; ); Italian, out of copyright

Virgin and Child, Angels and St. Francis of Assisi (fresco) (see also 741489)
XIR440729 Virgin and Child, Angels and St. Francis of Assisi (fresco) (see also 741489) by Cimabue (Cenni di Pepo) (c.1240-c.1301); San Francesco, Lower Church, Assisi

St. Francis of Assisi and St. John the Baptist, detail from Virgin and Child enthroned
XIR438871 St. Francis of Assisi and St. John the Baptist, detail from Virgin and Child enthroned surrounded by saints (tempera on panel) (see also 438870)

Campo Santo, Pisa, engraved by Edward Finden (engraving)
XJF417344 Campo Santo, Pisa, engraved by Edward Finden (engraving) by Cattermole, Charles (1832-1900) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

King Francois of France and his wife Eleonore praying, from a 16th century stained
KW415625 King Francois of France and his wife Eleonore praying, from a 16th century stained glass window in Saint Gudule church, Brussels, from Les Arts au Moyen Age

Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata, 1482 (oil on panel)
XIR404572 Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata, 1482 (oil on panel) by Master Z. R. (fl.c.1482); 123x96 cm; Narodni Galerie, Prague

The Gate of Calais, or O The Roast Beef of Old England (engraving)
XJF397628 The Gate of Calais, or O The Roast Beef of Old England (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hogarth was arrested while sketching at Calais in 1748)

Henri, Duc de Joyeuse, known as Father Angelus (engraving)
XJF387440 Henri, Duc de Joyeuse, known as Father Angelus (engraving) by French School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henri)

Print shows a member of the Third Estate, possibly a woman, kneeling on top of a fallen friar, cutting wooden branches or horns from his head. 1789, etching, hand-colored

Rycharde de Byrchyngton, illustration for the poem Brothers of Birchington after J
KW366283 Rycharde de Byrchyngton, illustration for the poem Brothers of Birchington after J. Tenniel, from The Ingoldsby Legends or Mirth and Marvels, by Thomas Ingoldsby

Fray Junipero Serra (engraving)
XJF365354 Fray Junipero Serra (engraving) by Spanish School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fray Junipero Serra (1713-84)

Giving out soup to the poor from the Convent of Santa Madrona, Barcelona, Spain (litho)
KW360453 Giving out soup to the poor from the Convent of Santa Madrona, Barcelona, Spain (litho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

San Francisco of Assisi tries to convert Melek-el-Kamel to Christianity during the fifth crusade
KW360447 San Francisco of Assisi tries to convert Melek-el-Kamel to Christianity during the fifth crusade (litho) by Spanish School

Robin Hood and the Curtal Friar, from the Boys Book of Ballads, 1860 Engraving

Christmas at the Theatres: friar Rush, or Harlequin and King Gold
Christmas at the Theatres: " friar Rush, or Harlequin and King Gold." the Opening Scene. 1848

Morris Dancers (engraving)
XJF618981 Morris Dancers (engraving) by Grignion, Charles (1754-1804); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

St. Francis of Paola appearing before the sick (oil on copper)
XIR426234 St. Francis of Paola appearing before the sick (oil on copper) by Diepenbeeck, Abraham Jansz. van (1596-1675); 71x56 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts Andre Malraux, Le Havre

John Wycliffe (c. 1330-84) on his sickbed assailed by the friars at Oxford, 1378
KW259449 John Wycliffe (c.1330-84) on his sickbed assailed by the friars at Oxford, 1378, from Illustrations of English and Scottish History Volume I (engraving) by Thomas

Head of a monk, from the The Vallardi Album (pen & ink on paper) (b / w photo)
XIR242757 Head of a monk, from the The Vallardi Album (pen & ink on paper) (b/w photo) by Pisanello, Antonio (1395-1455); Louvre, Paris, France; Italian, out of copyright

Christ on the Cross with the Virgin, Mary Magdalene, St. John and St. Francis of Paola
XIR222208 Christ on the Cross with the Virgin, Mary Magdalene, St. John and St. Francis of Paola (oil on canvas) by Tournier, Nicolas (1590-1638/9); 422x292 cm; Louvre, Paris

The Terrace of the Capucins in Sorrento, 1828 (oil on canvas)
XKH146474 The Terrace of the Capucins in Sorrento, 1828 (oil on canvas) by Faber, Joachim (1778-1846); 73x94.5 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Portrait of Marcus Aulano, Jacob Peeters, 1681

1765755; out of copyright

Madonna of the Shadow, detail of St. Thomas Aquinas and St
XIR174495 Madonna of the Shadow, detail of St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Lawrence, from the first floor corridor (fresco) by Angelico

Madonna of the Shadow, detail of Saints John the Evangelist, Thomas Aquinas, Lawrence
XIR174494 Madonna of the Shadow, detail of Saints John the Evangelist, Thomas Aquinas, Lawrence and Peter Martyr, from the first floor corridor (fresco) by Angelico

The Candle of Reformation is Lighted : Meeting of Protestant Reformers
XJF173673 The Candle of Reformation is Lighted : Meeting of Protestant Reformers from Various Countries, engraved by Lodge (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info)

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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.