Habit Collection (#9)

193-0082180 It is time, plate 80 of Los caprichos, 1799 (etching)
IND81699 193-0082180 It is time, plate 80 of Los caprichos, 1799 (etching) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 21.9x15.2 cm; Private Collection; Index Fototeca

St. Francis of Assisi, c. 1640 (oil on canvas)
IND35551 St. Francis of Assisi, c.1640 (oil on canvas) by Zurbaran, Francisco de (1598-1664); Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain; Index Fototeca

St. Dominic
IND29582 St. Dominic by Greco, El (Domenico Theotocopuli) (1541-1614); Toledo Cathedral, Castilla y Leon, Spain; Index Fototeca

Bartholeme de Las Casas (1474-1566) (oil on panel) (see also 129762)
IND116891 Bartholeme de Las Casas (1474-1566) (oil on panel) (see also 129762) by Spanish School, (16th century); Archivo de Indias, Seville, Spain; Mithra-Index

Madonna of Constantinople and Saints
3573861 Madonna of Constantinople and Saints by Grimaldi, Giuseppe (fl.18th century) (attr.to); Museo Diocesano d Arte Sacra, Nicotera, Province of Vibo Valentia, Calabria

The Virgin of Montserrat with landscape (panel)
XJL86582 The Virgin of Montserrat with landscape (panel) by Spanish School, (16th century); 185x87 cm; Museo de Santa Cruz, Toledo, Spain

The Religious Order of Saint Bridget on her Deathbed, 1634 (oil on canvas)
897325 The Religious Order of Saint Bridget on her Deathbed, 1634 (oil on canvas) by Champaigne, Philippe de (1602-74); 73x89 cm; Musee d Art et d Histoire, Geneva

Practice of assistance and miraculous healing of Aubigan, illustration from La verite des miracles de M. de Paris
CHT382715 Practice of assistance and miraculous healing of Aubigan, illustration from La verite des miracles de M. de Paris

Practice of assistance to Gabrielle Moler, illustration from La verite des miracles de M. de Paris
CHT382714 Practice of assistance to Gabrielle Moler, illustration from La verite des miracles de M. de Paris... by Louis Basile Carre de Montgeron (1686-1754) 1747

St. Michael and St. Francis of Assisi, c. 1480 (oil on panel)
XIR239918 St. Michael and St. Francis of Assisi, c.1480 (oil on panel) by French School, (15th century); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Chambery, Savoie, Rhone-Alpes

DDE-90039501
Baltimore Oriole feeding on orange, (male feeding, female background), Icterus galbula, Coastal Texas Date: 10/09/2009

"Saints"in the congregation of the St. Martins Spiritual Church, Washington, D. C. 1942
Washington, D.C. " Saints" in the congregation of the St. Martins Spiritual Church

A Nun from the Abbaye de Montmartre Teaching the Harpsichord (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)
XIR216996 A Nun from the Abbaye de Montmartre Teaching the Harpsichord (oil on canvas) (b/w photo) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Carloman I, King of the Franks, younger brother of Charlemagne, 751-771
6338919 Carloman I, King of the Franks, younger brother of Charlemagne, 751-771 by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Carloman I, King of the Franks, younger brother of Charlemagne, 751-771)

Aretino in the Studio of Tintoretto, 1848 (oil on canvas)
3086887 Aretino in the Studio of Tintoretto, 1848 (oil on canvas) by Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique (1780-1867); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Knight of the Knights Templar in battle costume, Templier en costume de guerre
5912811 Knight of the Knights Templar in battle costume, Templier en costume de guerre. Handcoloured woodblock engraving after an illustration by Jacques Charles Bar from Abbot Tirons Histoire et

Lady Julian of Norwich, illustration from The Mighty Army by Winifred M. Letts, pub. 1912 (colour litho)
STC364360 Lady Julian of Norwich, illustration from The Mighty Army by Winifred M. Letts, pub. 1912 (colour litho) by Reid

Morality and Vice, (pencil and oil on panel)
658348 Morality and Vice, (pencil and oil on panel) by Hampel, Walter Sigmund (1868-1949); 40x34 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Morality and Vice. Sigmund Walter Hampel (1868-1949)

Knight of the Order of Calatrava, a Spanish military order, Chevalier de l Ordre de Calatrava
5912815 Knight of the Order of Calatrava, a Spanish military order, Chevalier de l Ordre de Calatrava. Handcoloured woodblock engraving after an illustration by Jacques Charles Bar from Abbot Tirons

Trappist monk reading a Bible, Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance, Trappiste
5912803 Trappist monk reading a Bible, Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance, Trappiste, L ordre cistercien de la Stricte Observance

Nun of the Congregation of the Daughters Hospitallers of St. Joseph, Hospitaliere de la Fleche
5912801 Nun of the Congregation of the Daughters Hospitallers of St. Joseph, Hospitaliere de la Fleche, Religieuses Hospitalieres de Saint-Joseph. Handcoloured woodblock engraving by E

Sister of the Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul, Soeur de la Charite de Saint-Vincent de Paule
5912797 Sister of the Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul, Soeur de la Charite de Saint-Vincent de Paule. Handcoloured woodblock engraving after an illustration by Jacques Charles Bar

Monk of the Order of Feuillants, a Cistercian order, Religieux Feuillant. Handcoloured woodblock engraving after an
5912792 Monk of the Order of Feuillants, a Cistercian order, Religieux Feuillant. Handcoloured woodblock engraving after an illustration by Jacques Charles Bar from Abbot Tirons Histoire et Costumes

Priest of the Clerics Regular Minor, or the Adorno Fathers, Clerc Mineur. Handcoloured woodblock engraving by Duverger
5912791 Priest of the Clerics Regular Minor, or the Adorno Fathers, Clerc Mineur. Handcoloured woodblock engraving by Duverger after an illustration by Jacques Charles Bar from Abbot Tirons Histoire

Monk of the Alexians, Alexian Brothers or Cellites. Handcoloured woodblock engraving by M after an illustration by
5912770 Monk of the Alexians, Alexian Brothers or Cellites. Handcoloured woodblock engraving by M after an illustration by Jacques Charles Bar from Abbot Tirons Histoire et Costumes des Ordres

Hospitaller monk of the church of Saint-Jacques-du-Haut-Pas, Paris. Also known as Bridge-Building Brotherhood
5912769 Hospitaller monk of the church of Saint-Jacques-du-Haut-Pas, Paris. Also known as Bridge-Building Brotherhood. Frere Hospitalier de Saint Jacques du Haut-Pas ou Frere Pontife

Costume of a Medieval priest, 9th century, ecclesiastical robes with crosses
6338998 Costume of a Medieval priest, 9th century, ecclesiastical robes with crosses by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Costume of a Medieval priest, 9th century)

Knight of the Knights Templar in battle costume, Templier en costume de guerre
5912810 Knight of the Knights Templar in battle costume, Templier en costume de guerre. Handcoloured woodblock engraving after an illustration by Jacques Charles Bar from Abbot Tirons Histoire et

Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit in ceremonial robes, French order of chivalry
5912819 Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit in ceremonial robes, French order of chivalry, Chevalier de l Ordre du Saint Esprit

Knight in ceremonial robes of the Order of Saint Stephen, a Hungarian order of chivalry
5912818 Knight in ceremonial robes of the Order of Saint Stephen, a Hungarian order of chivalry, Chevalier en habit de ceremonie, Ordre de Saint Etienne. Handcoloured woodblock engraving by L

Grand Master of the Teutonic Order, Order of Brothers of the German House of Saint Mary in Jerusalem
5912812 Grand Master of the Teutonic Order, Order of Brothers of the German House of Saint Mary in Jerusalem, Grand Maitre de l Ordre Teutonique

Monk of the order of Poor Volunteers with crucifix and basket, Pauvre volontaire en Flandre
5912804 Monk of the order of Poor Volunteers with crucifix and basket, Pauvre volontaire en Flandre. Handcoloured woodblock engraving after an illustration by Jacques Charles Bar from Abbot Tirons

Sister of the Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd, Fille du Bon Pasteur
5912800 Sister of the Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd, Fille du Bon Pasteur, La congregation de Notre-Dame de Charite du Bon Pasteur

Nun of the Benedictine order of Perpetual Adoration of the Eucharist, Benedictine de l Adoration Perpetuelle du St
5912799 Nun of the Benedictine order of Perpetual Adoration of the Eucharist, Benedictine de l Adoration Perpetuelle du St. Sacrement. In habit with image of monstrance

Nun of the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy, Religieuse de Notre-Dame de la Misericorde
5912796 Nun of the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy, Religieuse de Notre-Dame de la Misericorde. Handcoloured woodblock engraving after an illustration by Jacques Charles Bar

Nun of the Canonesses of St. Augustine of the Congregation of Our Lady, founded in 1597 by Alix le Clerc
5912794 Nun of the Canonesses of St. Augustine of the Congregation of Our Lady, founded in 1597 by Alix le Clerc, Religieuse de la Congregation de Notre Dame

Priest of the Piarists, or Order of Poor Clerics Regular of the Mother of God of the Pious Schools
5912790 Priest of the Piarists, or Order of Poor Clerics Regular of the Mother of God of the Pious Schools, Clerc Regulier des Ecoles Pies

Monk of the Order of Bethlehemite friars, Bethleemites. Handcoloured woodblock engraving after an illustration by
5912783 Monk of the Order of Bethlehemite friars, Bethleemites. Handcoloured woodblock engraving after an illustration by Jacques Charles Bar from Abbot Tirons Histoire et Costumes des Ordres

Nun of the Order of the Visitation of Holy Mary in Flandres. Visitandine en Flandre
5912776 Nun of the Order of the Visitation of Holy Mary in Flandres. Visitandine en Flandre. Handcoloured woodblock engraving after an illustration by Jacques Charles Bar from Abbot Tirons Histoire

Nun of the Order of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Religieuse Annonciade
5912773 Nun of the Order of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Religieuse Annonciade. Handcoloured woodblock engraving by L

Monk of the Societe du Bon Jesus with crucifix. Religieux de la Societe du Bon Jesus
5912772 Monk of the Societe du Bon Jesus with crucifix. Religieux de la Societe du Bon Jesus. Handcoloured woodblock engraving by M after an illustration by Jacques Charles Bar from Abbot Tirons

Saint Francis, 1879 (oil on canvas)
3736041 Saint Francis, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Malatesta or Malatesti, Adeodato (1806-91); 55x44.5 cm; Assicoop-Unipol Collection, Modena, Emilia Romagna

The Jesuits Welcomed by the Recollets in 1625 (colour litho)
CHT187789 The Jesuits Welcomed by the Recollets in 1625 (colour litho) by Jefferys, Charles William (1869-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Guinevere - Before the Coming of the Sinful Queen, 1911 (w / c on paper)
BIR189876 Guinevere - Before the Coming of the Sinful Queen, 1911 (w/c on paper) by Fortescue-Brickdale, Eleanor (1871-1945); Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; (add.info)

Saint Hilda of Whitby, illustration from The Mighty Army by Winifred M. Letts, pub. 1912 (colour litho)
STC364355 Saint Hilda of Whitby, illustration from The Mighty Army by Winifred M. Letts, pub. 1912 (colour litho) by Reid

St Clare in the garden of the monastery she founded (litho)
1074497 St Clare in the garden of the monastery she founded (litho) by Fortescue-Brickdale, Eleanor (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Frankish priests in chasubles and surplices, 9th century
6338953 Frankish priests in chasubles and surplices, 9th century by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Frankish priests in chasubles and surplices, 9th century)

Hospitaler of the Order of the Holy Ghost, Hospitallers of the Holy Spirit, Roman Catholic order
5912820 Hospitaler of the Order of the Holy Ghost, Hospitallers of the Holy Spirit, Roman Catholic order, Hospitalier de Saint Esprit

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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.