Friar Collection (#25)

Henry III (1551-1589) King of France from 1584. Assassinated by friar Jacques Clement for his opposition to the Catholic League. Woodcut 1589-1590

Roger Bacon (c1214-1292) English experimental scientist, philosopher and Franciscan (Grey Friar). Known as Doctor Mirabilis

Roger Bacon (c1214-92) English experimental scientist, philosopher and Franciscan (Grey Friar): called Doctor Mirabilis. Bacon imprisoned in monastery in Paris

Charles Plumier (1646-1704) French friar, botanist and botanical explorer, was born at Marseilles. Appointed royal botanist by Louis XIV in 1693

French Revolution 1789. Suppression of religious orders: a Capuchin Friar disposing of his habit to a Jewish second-hand clothes dealer. 18th century coloured engraving. Carnavalet, Paris

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

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

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

Italy, Varallo, Fragment of Friar
Gaudenzio Ferrari (ca. 1475/80-1546), A Friar. Fragment

Albertus Magnus, German theologian
Albertus Magnus (1193-1280), German theologian, lecturing and holding a staff. Albertus was a Dominican friar and bishop who believed in the peaceful coexistence of science and religion

English philosopher and man of science. Steel engraving, English, 19th century
ROGER BACON (c1214-1294). English philosopher and man of science. Steel engraving, English, 19th century

BENLLIURE ORTIZ, Jos頨1884-1916). Nuns. Oil
BENLLIURE ORTIZ, Jos頨 1884-1916). Nuns. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. Valencia. San Pio V Fine Arts Museum

Crowd greeting king John VI of Portugal in R�;

Friar Ricoldo da Monte di Croce before the Nestorians. Work by Ma e de Mazarine, 1410-1412. Gothic art. Miniature Painting. FRANCE. Paris. National Library

Llull, Ramon (1233-1315 or 1316). Majorcan writer, philosopher. Conversion of Ramon Llull. 1) Preaching of Bishop in convent of Friars Minor in Majorca

Llull, Ramon (1233 / 1235-1315 / 1316). Majorcan writer and philosopher. Colored engraving
Llull, Ramon (1233/1235-1315/1316). Majorcan writer and philosopher. Colored engraving of Arbor Scientiae published in Barcelona in 1505. Episcopal Public Library. Barcelona. Catalonia. Spain

Baroque art. Spain. Zurbaran, Francisco de (Fuente de Cantos, 1598-Madrid, 1664). Spanish painter. Saint Andrew, c. 1635-1640. Detail. Museum of Fine Arts

Europe, Ireland, Killarney. Franciscan Friary church. THIS IMAGE RESTRICTED - Not available to U
Europe, Ireland, Killarney. Franciscan Friary church.THIS IMAGE RESTRICTED - Not available to U.S. land tour travel operators

Egypt, Wadi Natroun. The sanctuary of St. Marys Church inside Coptic Christian walled Syrian Monastery, Wadi Natroun, Egypt

SADLER: FISHING, 1875. Steady, Brother, Steady. Line engraving after a painting by W. D
SADLER: FISHING, 1875. Steady, Brother, Steady. Line engraving after a painting by W.D. Sadler, in the Royal Academy of 1875

RABELAIS: PANTAGRUEL. Friar Jean mocks Panurge, who lost his courage during the storm (IV, 19). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

MENDICANT FRIAR. An Italian Monk. Steel engraving, 19th century, after a painting by Thomas de Keyser, 17th century

LOUIS HENNEPIN (1640-1701). French missionary and explorer in America. Father Hennepin at St. Anthonys Falls in the upper Mississippi region, 1680. Wood engraving after Felix O.C. Darley, 19th century

ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI (1182-1226). Italian friar and preacher. Line engraving, 19th century

ROBIN HOOD. Friar Tuck carrying Robin Hood over the water. Illustration from a late 19th century American juvenile edition

Assassination of Henri III
The fanatical Domincan friar, Jacques Cl?nt, presents King Henri III with false papers before stabbing him in the abdomen and killing him

Friar Bacons Study, Oxford. According to a somewhat dubious legend, Roger Bacon had constructed the tower so craftily that if anyone cleverer than him came near, it would collapse upon him

Friars Crag, Keswick, Lake District, Cumbria, England, a beauty spot on the shores of Lake Derwentwater. Date: 1960s

Matteo Bellintani
MATTEO BELLINTANI Capuchin friar, depicted clutching a crucifix, and surrounded by symbolic creatures - lion, swan, phoenix - and fruit. Date: CIRCA 1624

Sorcery and flight. This nineteenth century artwork is showing the history of sorcery and flight in medieval times. There were stories of magical flights by witches, wizards, and the like

Friars cowl (Arisarum vulgare). Photographed in Crete

LIPPI: MADONNA. The Virgin and Child. Panel, 1437, by Fra Filippo Lippi

Saint Francis of Assisi
Francis of Assisi before Pope Honorius III. Color halftone reproduction of a fresco by Giotto

HOUS2A-00087
Saint Valentine observing a young couple, the origin of Valentines Day. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The Canterbury Pilgrims in the Yard of the Tabard Inn, 1387
Illustration giving an artists impression of how Chaucers Canterbury Pilgrims may have looked as they stood in the yard of the Tabard Inn, 17th April 1387

Myth / England / Robin Hood
Maid Marian joins Robin Hood and his Merry Men. This scene shows Robin, Marian, Friar Tuck, Will Scarlett and Little John. Is the mysterious figure in the background the Sheriff?

Robin Hood and his men on a music sheet
Robin Hood and his Merry Men depicted on a music sheet entitled The Musical Bouquet. The music itself is for a new song, The Merry Sherwood Ranger, composed by Alexander Lee to words by J Halford

Wyclif / Thomas / Bourne
JOHN WYCLIF on his sickbed at Oxford in 1378, the religious reformer is assailed by friars who are not of his way of thinking Date: 1324 - 1384

Nicola Di Tolentino
Saint NICOLA DI TOLENTINO Augustinian friar, who led an uneventful life of patience and humility; he worked in the slums and performed many miracles

Austin Friar
MONACHUS AUGUSTINUS a satirical drawing done at a time when England feared a papal invasion

Levitation / San Pedro
San Pedro di Alcantara, Spanish mystic and Franciscan friar, is levitated to a crucifix

Myth / Robin Hood
Robin Hood, Maid Marian, Friar Tuck and some of their fellow- outlaws

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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.