Habit Collection (#33)

Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica) mature trees with leaves in autumn colour, row growing on top of old stone wall forming field boundry, Exmoor N.P. Somerset, England, November

Italian Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens forma horizontalis) native ancient tree, habit, growing in mountain habitat, White Mountains, Crete, Greece, April

Saint Lucie Cherry (Prunus mahaleb) habit, flowering, Cevennes, France, May

Illustration of Maytenus boaria (Maiten), an evergreen tree with spreading habit of growth

Smoking at work
MODEL RELEASED. Smoking at work

Man lighting a cigarette
MODEL RELEASED. Man lighting a cigarette

Drugs, artwork F005 / 0407
Drugs. Computer artwork of capsules and a syringe

Drugs, artwork F005 / 0409
Drugs. Computer artwork of capsules and a syringe

Drugs, artwork F005 / 0406
Drugs. Computer artwork of capsules and a syringe

Drugs, artwork F005 / 0408
Drugs. Computer artwork of capsules and a syringe

Discarded cigarette, London
Discarded cigarette butts pushed into a wall mounted ash tray

Product used to quit smoking gradually. American magazine advertisement, 1893
BACO-CURO AD, 1893. Product used to quit smoking gradually. American magazine advertisement, 1893

American Red Cross parade, 1918
RED CROSS PARADE, 1918. American Red Cross parade, 1918

A blood transfusion at H├┤pital de la Pitie, Paris, France, 1874. Contemporary engraving
BLOOD TRANSFUSION, 1874. A blood transfusion at H├┤pital de la Pitie, Paris, France, 1874. Contemporary engraving

Holm Oak (Quercus ilex) habit, dehesa habitat in late evening sunlight, Spain, june

Common Oak (Quercus robur) ancient stag-headed trees with hollow trunks and branches, growing in deciduous woodland habitat, Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve, Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire

Fern-leafed Beech (Fagus sylvatica) Heterophylla, habit, specimen growing in estate grounds, Rufford Abbey, Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, England, may

Almond (Prunus dulcis) orchard, at sunset, Bouches-du-Rhone, Provence, France, June

Elder (Sambucus nigra) habit, growing in river valley fen habitat, Middle Fen, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N. N. R
Elder (Sambucus nigra) habit, growing in river valley fen habitat, Middle Fen, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N.N.R. Waveney Valley, Suffolk, England, september

Miniature n 2 of the Breviculum, reduced version
" Miniature n 2 of the " Breviculum", reduced version of Ramon Llulls works made by Tom᳠ Le My賩 er

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

Colonial America (16th c. ). Religion (1585)
Colonial America (16th c.). Religion (1585). Jesuit evangelizing Indians in North America

MAELLA, Mariano Salvador (1739-1819). Portrait of H.M. the King Charles III, Dressing the Habit and Cloak of His Order. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. Madrid. Royal Palace

Crowd greeting king John VI of Portugal in R�;

The Divine Comedy. Dante
BALZAC, Honor de (1799-1850). French realist novelist. Portrait of Honor Balzac with a monks habit. Engraving

German Monks 1930S
Six jolly monks of the Gorheim Franciscan monastery, Germany. Date: early 1930s

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

Young black men carrying supplies from a food distribution center at a church in Washington, D. C
WASHINGTON: RIOTS, 1968. Young black men carrying supplies from a food distribution center at a church in Washington, D.C

SPANISH INQUISITION. Condemned heretics wearing sanbenito robes showing scenes of hell, being led single file to be burned at the stake (far right). German engraving, 17th or 18th century

SPANISH INQUISITION. Man and woman, condemned by the Spanish Inquisition to be burned, wearing the sanbenito habits. Line engraving, English, 18th century

MARIE DE LA PELTRIE (1603-1671). Full name: Marie-Madeleine de Chauvigny de la Peltrie. French aristocrat, founder of the order of Ursulines of Quebec, Canada. Wood engraving, late 19th century

MONK PREACHING. Wood engraving, late 19th century

WOMENs FASHION, 1851. Ladies fall walking and riding dresses. Fashion illustration from an American magazine of 1851

WOMENs FASHION, 1857. An equestrian costume. Fashion illustration from an American magazine, 1857, of a costume furnished by a store on Canal Street, New York

WOMENs RIDING COSTUME. Wood engraving, English, 1858

RIDING COSTUMES, 1853. Gentlemans and Ladys riding costumes. Wood engraving from an English magazine of 1853

SEVEN VIRTUES: FAITH. Engraving after a pen drawing, 1559, by Peter Bruegel the Elder. The Latin motto at the bottom reads: Faith above all is to be preserved, particularly with respect to religion

EQUESTRIAN FASHION, 1852. Wood engraving, American, 1852

NUN, 19th CENTURY. Stipple engraving, early 19th century

SAN FRANSISCO HOTEL, 1878. Members of the newly established Chinese Embassy to the United States promenading in the lobby of the Palace Hotel in San Francisco, California, after dining

THE WIFE OF BATH. Line engraving after the llumination in the Ellesmere manuscript of the Canterbury Tales, by Geoffrey Chaucer (c1340-1400)

WOMENs FASHION, 1862. Equestrian costumes. Wood engraving, American, 1862

WOMENs FASHION, 1861. Latest Equestrian Fashions. Line engraving, 1861

WOMENs FASHION, 1860. Riding Habit. Wood engraving, American, 1860

HAIRSTYLE, c1865. Stupendous triumph of the hairdressers art. Wood engraving, American, c1865

WOMENs FASHION, 1870. Riding Habits. Wood engraving, American, 1870

WOMENs FASHION, 1876. Riding Habit. Wood engraving, American, 1876

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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.