Habit Collection (#2)

Costume / Out & away 1919
Man: brown tweed suit, bowtie, trilby & spats. Women: riding habit of grey jacket with sloping front borders, bowler hat, cravat & crop or cap & goggles & fur lined greatcoat Date: 1919

Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica) habit, old trees growing in woodland along footpath, Macmillan Way West Footpath, Great Hill / Triscombe Stone, Quantock Hills, Somerset, England, november

Throwing snowballs
A group of cheeky monks, step outside of their monastery to throw snowballs and unsuspecting passers-by

Raleigh Smoking
Sir Walter Raleigh, credited with bringing the tobacco habit to Britain, enjoys his pipe

13th Century Harpist
A man in a regal state habit playing the harp Date: 13th century

Prince Philip with his mother, Princess Alice of Greece
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (born 1921), pictured with his mother Princess Andrew of Greece, formerly Princess Alice of Battenberg (1885 - 1969)

Portrait of a Benedictine Abbot, 1484. Creator: Jan Polack
Portrait of a Benedictine Abbot, 1484.

The Temptation of Saint Anthony, 1520. Creator: Jan de Cock
The Temptation of Saint Anthony, 1520.

Monk holding a Cross, 1445. Creator: Domenico Veneziano
Monk holding a Cross, 1445.

Saint Claire, 1470. Creator: Francesco del Cossa
Saint Claire, 1470.

Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata, 1525. Creator: Antonio Pirri
Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata, 1525.

Saint Francis with the Stigmata, held up by an Angel, 1610. Creator: Ferrau Fenzoni
Saint Francis with the Stigmata, held up by an Angel, 1610.

St. Bernard indicates to Dante the Rose of the blessed where Beatrice sits
3561260 St. Bernard indicates to Dante the Rose of the blessed where Beatrice sits. Illustration of Canto XXXI in Paradiso of The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri

Geography. Germany. Young bourgeois, bourgeoise and bride. German costumes of the XVIIth cent
3434975 Geography. Germany. Young bourgeois, bourgeoise and bride. German costumes of the XVIIth cent. Engraving "Munchener Bilderbogen", Germany

Geography. Germany. German soldiers. German costumes of the XVIIth cent. Engraving "Munchener Bilderbogen"
3434990 Geography. Germany. German soldiers. German costumes of the XVIIth cent. Engraving "Munchener Bilderbogen", Germany

Geography. Germany. German soldiers. German costumes of the XVIIth cent. Engraving "Munchener Bilderbogen"
3434987 Geography. Germany. German soldiers. German costumes of the XVIIth cent. Engraving "Munchener Bilderbogen", Germany

Geography. Germany. German soldiers. German costumes of the XVIth cent. Engraving "Munchener Bilderbogen"
3434982 Geography. Germany. German soldiers. German costumes of the XVIth cent. Engraving "Munchener Bilderbogen", Germany

St Augustine of Hippo (350-430), 19th century (engraving)
531885 St Augustine of Hippo (350-430), 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: one of great Fathers of early Christian church. Converted 386, bishop of Hippo 396)

Woman of the Pyrenees, 1827 (engraving)
2145125 Woman of the Pyrenees, 1827 (engraving) by Gatine, Georges Jacques (1773-1831); (add.info.: Geography. France. Woman of the Pyrenees. Engraving by Gatine, France, 1827.); Photo © CCI

Fountain with St. Francis preaching to the birds, sculpted by Giannino Castiglioni
3559847 Fountain with St. Francis preaching to the birds, sculpted by Giannino Castiglioni and located in Piazza Sant'Angelo in Milan; (add.info.: Artist)

An 18th century lady taking a footbath is interrupted by a suitor. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter
1000911 An 18th century lady taking a footbath is interrupted by a suitor. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection

Father Ignatius, Anglican Benedictine preacher
672691 Father Ignatius, Anglican Benedictine preacher; (add.info.: Father Ignatius - Woodbury Joseph Leycester Lyne, known by his religious name)

Young girl in Holland, 1909 (print)
2248483 Young girl in Holland, 1909 (print); (add.info.: Girl at Vespers time, wearing lace cap and leave pattern coat. Illustration by Hichcock for an article on the birth of Juliana)

St. Francis stands between two young boys shaking hands. Illustration of Canto XXXII in Paradiso of The Divine Comedy
3561266 St. Francis stands between two young boys shaking hands. Illustration of Canto XXXII in Paradiso of The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri

Dante, assisted by St. Bernard, sees Beatrice seated on a throne amidst the blessed, in a halo of light
3561261 Dante, assisted by St. Bernard, sees Beatrice seated on a throne amidst the blessed, in a halo of light. Illustration of Canto XXXI in Paradiso of The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri

Monument to Arnaldo da Brescia. Work by Odoardo Tabacchi located in Piazzale Arnaldo in Brescia
3558195 Monument to Arnaldo da Brescia. Work by Odoardo Tabacchi located in Piazzale Arnaldo in Brescia by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); (add.info.: Artist: Tabacchi)

Brother Ricoldo da Monte di Croce before the Nestorians - RICOLDO DA MONTE DI CROCE (1242-1320)
CUL4864235 Brother Ricoldo da Monte di Croce before the Nestorians - RICOLDO DA MONTE DI CROCE (1242-1320). Italian Dominican friar, great specialist in Islam

Geography. Germany. Bourgeois suits. German costumes of the XVIIth cent. Engraving "Munchener Bilderbogen"
3434989 Geography. Germany. Bourgeois suits. German costumes of the XVIIth cent. Engraving "Munchener Bilderbogen", Germany, c.1880 (colour engraving); (add.info.: Costumes de bourgeois)

French Revolution 1789, suppression of religious orders: a Capuchin Friar disposing of his habit to a Jewish
534918 French Revolution 1789, suppression of religious orders: a Capuchin Friar disposing of his habit to a Jewish second-hand clothes dealer

A public bath in France in the 19th century. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by
1000867 A public bath in France in the 19th century. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection

Barcelon, Juan (1739-1801). Portrait of Fray Luis de Leon. 1791. (36 x 23'8 cm). LEON, Fray Luis de (1528-1591)
CUL4860982 Barcelon, Juan (1739-1801). Portrait of Fray Luis de Leon. 1791. (36 x 23'8 cm). LEON, Fray Luis de (1528-1591). Spanish poet, prose writer, theologian and Agustine philosopher

Geography. Germany. Bourgeois couple. German costumes of the XVIth cent. Engraving "Munchener Bilderbogen"
3434983 Geography. Germany. Bourgeois couple. German costumes of the XVIth cent. Engraving "Munchener Bilderbogen", Germany, c.1880 (colour engraving); (add.info.: Couples bourgeois)

Geography. Germany. Farmers. German costumes of the XVIIth cent. Engraving "Munchener Bilderbogen", Germany
3434976 Geography. Germany. Farmers. German costumes of the XVIIth cent. Engraving "Munchener Bilderbogen", Germany

English man in court costume, 1788, court of King Louis XVI. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul
FLO4572369 English man in court costume, 1788, court of King Louis XVI. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroix's Costumes Historique de la France

Woman at her toilet, after Henri Lerolle. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by
1000866 Woman at her toilet, after Henri Lerolle. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection

CLEMENT VII (1478-1534) (engraving)
CUL4930483 CLEMENT VII (1478-1534) (engraving); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: CLEMENT VII (1478-1534). Pope between 1523 and 1534. born Giulio di Giuliano de Medici

MUNOZ TORRERO, Diego (1761-1829). Spanish eclesiastic and liberal politician
CUL4870957 MUNOZ TORRERO, Diego (1761-1829). Spanish eclesiastic and liberal politician, representative of Badajoz in the Cort of Cadiz

JUAN DE RIBERA, Saint (1533-1611). Clergyman, archbishop, viceroy and general captain of Valencia (painting)
CUL4932627 JUAN DE RIBERA, Saint (1533-1611). Clergyman, archbishop, viceroy and general captain of Valencia (painting); (add.info.: JUAN DE RIBERA, Saint (1533-1611)

Saint Francis receives stigmas, c.1675-80 (oil on canvas)
CUL4934561 Saint Francis receives stigmas, c.1675-80 (oil on canvas); 178x208 cm; (add.info.: Baroque Art SPAIN. ANDALUSIA. Cadiz. Museo de Cadiz. SPAIN. ANDALUSIA. Cadiz)

Geography. Germany. German soldiers. German costumes of the XVIIth cent. Engraving "Munchener Bilderbogen"
3434988 Geography. Germany. German soldiers. German costumes of the XVIIth cent. Engraving "Munchener Bilderbogen", Germany

Geography. Germany. German soldiers. German costumes of the XVIth cent. Engraving "Munchener Bilderbogen"
3434981 Geography. Germany. German soldiers. German costumes of the XVIth cent. Engraving "Munchener Bilderbogen", Germany

Geography. Germany. Kirchenkleidung, Waibel und Laufer. German costumes of the XVIIth cent
3434977 Geography. Germany. Kirchenkleidung, Waibel und Laufer. German costumes of the XVIIth cent. Engraving "Munchener Bilderbogen", Germany

Man and woman together in a bathtub eating and bathing. After a 15th century illustration
955311 Man and woman together in a bathtub eating and bathing. After a 15th century illustration. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs

TIRSO DE MOLINA, Gabriel Telez also called (1584-1648). Painting. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid
CUL4867536 TIRSO DE MOLINA, Gabriel Telez also called (1584-1648). Painting. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid

Pilgrim, le Pelerin, 17th century. In mended habit, hat and sandals, holding a stick and with a flask
5912944 Pilgrim, le Pelerin, 17th century. In mended habit, hat and sandals, holding a stick and with a flask and rosary on his belt

Convalescent German soldier, between c1915 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Convalescent German soldier, between c1915 and 1918. A German soldier sawing wood as a nun looks on, during World War I

Saint Bruno, c.1655. Creator: Philippe de Champaigne
Saint Bruno, c.1655

Monk Instructing a Boy Dressed in a Cassock, c1865. Creator: Otto Brandt
Monk Instructing a Boy Dressed in a Cassock, c1865

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"Habit: A Timeless Reflection of Devotion and Identity" In the world of art, the concept of "habit" goes beyond mere clothing. It delves into the realms of spirituality, tradition, and personal expression. From St. Teresa of Avila's serene gaze in her oil on canvas portrait to Saint Brigid of Ireland's humble demeanor captured through brushstrokes, these holy figures embody the essence of habit. But habits aren't limited to religious icons alone; they extend to everyday encounters with supernatural beings as well. Picture a woman raising her skirts fearlessly, daring to scare off the devil himself – an act that showcases how our they can empower us against adversity. Surprising as it may seem, even nuns have their moments outside convent walls. Imagine a nun gracefully gliding on a skateboard – an unexpected sight that reminds us that beneath their traditional garb lies individuals who embrace modernity while staying true to their calling. Throughout history, various artists have depicted monks engaged in different activities within monastic life. Ramon Llull's miniature from Breviculum Codex captures the solemnity and dedication found within these communities. On another note, St Bernard of Clairvaux might be known for his wisdom but even he had his share of lightheartedness - perhaps portrayed humorously as a drunk monk in some depictions. The daily routines followed by Carthusian monks are awe-inspiring; marching together at 2 am for matins reveals their unwavering commitment to prayer and discipline. Artworks like "Convent Thoughts" by an unknown artist or "Monk by the Sea" painted by Caspar David Friedrich evoke introspection and solitude often associated with those living in cloistered environments. However, not all nuns remain hidden behind veils; some boldly meet our gaze head-on. Their eyes reflect resilience and determination despite societal expectations or stereotypes imposed upon them.