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Hermit Collection (#5)

"The Hermit: A Journey into Solitude and Spiritual Reflection" In the quiet solitude of Saint Fiacre in Field, a hermit finds solace amidst nature's embrace

Background imageHermit Collection: The hermits (drawing)

The hermits (drawing)
JEB4867126 The hermits (drawing) by Constantin d Aix (Jean Antoine) (1756-1844); 68x55 cm; Palais de Longchamp, Marseille, France; © Jean Bernard. All rights reserved 2022

Background imageHermit Collection: Lady Julian of Norwich, illustration from The Mighty Army by Winifred M. Letts, pub

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

Background imageHermit Collection: A Victorian Christmas card of a hermit crab in a shell being ridden by a water baby surrounnded by

A Victorian Christmas card of a hermit crab in a shell being ridden by a water baby surrounnded by a shoal of fish
3604272 A Victorian Christmas card of a hermit crab in a shell being ridden by a water baby surrounnded by a shoal of fish, by Gertude Thompson, c.1895 (colour litho) by Thompson, E

Background imageHermit Collection: A Victorian Christmas card of four water babies sitting inside a Ramrose Murex sea shell

A Victorian Christmas card of four water babies sitting inside a Ramrose Murex sea shell
3604271 A Victorian Christmas card of four water babies sitting inside a Ramrose Murex sea shell, against a background of coral and a hermit cram inside its shel, l by Gertude Thompson

Background imageHermit Collection: La tentation de Saint Antoine le Grand tourmente par les demons - Saint Anthony the Abbot

La tentation de Saint Antoine le Grand tourmente par les demons - Saint Anthony the Abbot Tormented by Demons
FIA5400443 La tentation de Saint Antoine le Grand tourmente par les demons - Saint Anthony the Abbot Tormented by Demons - Peinture de Joan Desi (active 1481-1520) - c

Background imageHermit Collection: L ermitage de Montserrat en Espagne - in 'Le costume ancien et moderne'by Ferrario, ed

L ermitage de Montserrat en Espagne - in "Le costume ancien et moderne"by Ferrario, ed. Milan, 1819-20
LSE4106399 L ermitage de Montserrat en Espagne - in " Le costume ancien et moderne" by Ferrario, ed. Milan, 1819-20 by Ferrario

Background imageHermit Collection: Polichinelle retire from the world - Lithography, from Theatre des marionnettes du jardin des

Polichinelle retire from the world - Lithography, from Theatre des marionnettes du jardin des Tuileries
LSE4088998 Polichinelle retire from the world - Lithography, from Theatre des marionnettes du jardin des Tuileries, text and drawing by Louis Edmond Duranty (1833-1880), Paris, 1863 by Duranty

Background imageHermit Collection: The devil takes the holy books and replace it with secular books; Painting by Simao Rodrigues

The devil takes the holy books and replace it with secular books; Painting by Simao Rodrigues (1560-1629)
LSE4317297 The devil takes the holy books and replace it with secular books; Painting by Simao Rodrigues (1560-1629); (The devil takes the holy books)

Background imageHermit Collection: Les hermites (drawing)

Les hermites (drawing)
JEB4870454 Les hermites (drawing) by Constantin d Aix (Jean Antoine) (1756-1844); 76x64 cm; Palais de Longchamp, Marseille, France; © Jean Bernard. All rights reserved 2022

Background imageHermit Collection: St. Jerome in the Wilderness, c. 1510-15 (oil on panel)

St. Jerome in the Wilderness, c. 1510-15 (oil on panel)
BWM150051 St. Jerome in the Wilderness, c.1510-15 (oil on panel) by Solario, Andrea (c.1466-1524); 69.8x54.3 cm; The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham

Background imageHermit Collection: Detail of St Onuphrius and scene from his life (tinted mural drawing and painting)

Detail of St Onuphrius and scene from his life (tinted mural drawing and painting)
XBP394523 Detail of St Onuphrius and scene from his life (tinted mural drawing and painting) by Master of the Fogg Pieta, (fl.1310-1340); 339x195 cm; Sant Ambrogio, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageHermit Collection: The Hermitage (drawing)

The Hermitage (drawing)
JEB4867164 The Hermitage (drawing) by Constantin d Aix (Jean Antoine) (1756-1844); 50x65.5 cm; Palais de Longchamp, Marseille, France; © Jean Bernard. All rights reserved 2022

Background imageHermit Collection: Portrait of Saint Martinian, hermit of Caesarea in Palestine, with halo

Portrait of Saint Martinian, hermit of Caesarea in Palestine, with halo, reading Bible leaning against a human skull
6339035 Portrait of Saint Martinian, hermit of Caesarea in Palestine, with halo, reading Bible leaning against a human skull, within decorative border of curtains and foliage by Desportes

Background imageHermit Collection: Settlers hut, Ural Mountains Region, Russia, 1912 (photo)

Settlers hut, Ural Mountains Region, Russia, 1912 (photo)
5320241 Settlers hut, Ural Mountains Region, Russia, 1912 (photo) by Prokudin Gorskii, Sergei Mikhailovich (1863-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: from separate colour glass negatives)

Background imageHermit Collection: St. Benedict orders a raven to take the poisoned bread (fresco)

St. Benedict orders a raven to take the poisoned bread (fresco)
828722 St. Benedict orders a raven to take the poisoned bread (fresco) by Italian School, (15th century); Monastero di San Benedetto (Santuario Sacro Spero), Subiaco, Rome, Lazio

Background imageHermit Collection: Life of St Francesca Romana : the saint betrayed by a devil who took the appearance Onuphrius

Life of St Francesca Romana : the saint betrayed by a devil who took the appearance Onuphrius (fresco, 1450-1500)
LRI4692543 Life of St Francesca Romana : the saint betrayed by a devil who took the appearance Onuphrius (fresco, 1450-1500) by Italian School, (15th century); Monastery of Tor de Specchi, Rome

Background imageHermit Collection: Attempted Poisoning: A woman brings St. Benedict poisoned bread wrapped in white linen (fresco)

Attempted Poisoning: A woman brings St. Benedict poisoned bread wrapped in white linen (fresco)
828721 Attempted Poisoning: A woman brings St. Benedict poisoned bread wrapped in white linen (fresco) by Italian School, (15th century); GDO 8 cm; Monastero di San Benedetto (Santuario Sacro Spero)

Background imageHermit Collection: La Fontaines Fables - Rat who retired from the world

La Fontaines Fables - Rat who retired from the world
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Rat who retired from the world

Background imageHermit Collection: La Fontaines Fables - Arbitrator Almoner and Hermit

La Fontaines Fables - Arbitrator Almoner and Hermit
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Arbitrator, Almoner and Hermit

Background imageHermit Collection: Ermitage de J-J Rousseau a Montmorency (engraving)

Ermitage de J-J Rousseau a Montmorency (engraving)
7179769 Ermitage de J-J Rousseau a Montmorency (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ermitage de J-J Rousseau a Montmorency)

Background imageHermit Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Anachorete; Anchorite; Anachoret (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Anachorete; Anchorite; Anachoret (engraving)
7194670 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Anachorete; Anchorite; Anachoret (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anachorete; Anchorite; Anachoret)

Background imageHermit Collection: A Hermit, 1585-86 (watercolour and ink)

A Hermit, 1585-86 (watercolour and ink)
FIA5332735 A Hermit, 1585-86 (watercolour and ink) by Vos, Maarten de (1532-1603); 16, 2 x 20, 8 cm; Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; (add.info.: By Maaerten de Vos (Martin de Vos)

Background imageHermit Collection: 'Representation de saint Jerome'Tempera sur bois de Sandro Filipepi dit Botticelli (1445-1510)

"Representation de saint Jerome"Tempera sur bois de Sandro Filipepi dit Botticelli (1445-1510)
FIA5331955 " Representation de saint Jerome" Tempera sur bois de Sandro Filipepi dit Botticelli (1445-1510). 1498-1505 Dim

Background imageHermit Collection: Saint Jerome (Saint Jerome). Peinture de Theodoor Van Thulden (1606-1669)

Saint Jerome (Saint Jerome). Peinture de Theodoor Van Thulden (1606-1669). Huile sur bois, 22, 2 x 29, 5 cm
FIA5364587 Saint Jerome (Saint Jerome). Peinture de Theodoor Van Thulden (1606-1669). Huile sur bois, 22, 2 x 29, 5 cm. art flamand, art baroque. Regional Art Gallery, Tambov (Russie)

Background imageHermit Collection: 'Moines dans une grotte'(Monks in a Cave) Peinture de Francois Marius Granet (1775-1849)

"Moines dans une grotte"(Monks in a Cave) Peinture de Francois Marius Granet (1775-1849)
FIA5363892 " Moines dans une grotte" (Monks in a Cave) Peinture de Francois Marius Granet (1775-1849) Debut du 19eme siecle Dim

Background imageHermit Collection: Saint Jerome - Peinture de Sir Anthonis, van Dyck (1599-1641)

Saint Jerome - Peinture de Sir Anthonis, van Dyck (1599-1641), Oil on canvas 1618-1619 Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
FIA5387879 Saint Jerome - Peinture de Sir Anthonis, van Dyck (1599-1641), Oil on canvas 1618-1619 Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam 165x130 by Dyck

Background imageHermit Collection: Saint Antoine assis en face d une ville - Gravure sur cuivre de Albrecht Durer (1471-1528)

Saint Antoine assis en face d une ville - Gravure sur cuivre de Albrecht Durer (1471-1528)
FIA5386919 Saint Antoine assis en face d une ville - Gravure sur cuivre de Albrecht Durer (1471-1528), 1519 - Saint Anthony in front of the town- Copper engraving by Albrecht Durer (1471-1528)

Background imageHermit Collection: La tentation de Saint Antoine (The temptation of saint Anthony)

La tentation de Saint Antoine (The temptation of saint Anthony). Peinture de David Teniers le jeune (1610-1690)
FIA5326653 La tentation de Saint Antoine (The temptation of saint Anthony). Peinture de David Teniers le jeune (1610-1690). Huile sur bois, 24, 6 x 20, 3 cm, vers 1640. art flamand, art baroque

Background imageHermit Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Ermite; Hermit; Einsiedler (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Ermite; Hermit; Einsiedler (engraving)
7195891 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Ermite; Hermit; Einsiedler (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ermite; Hermit; Einsiedler)

Background imageHermit Collection: St Petersburg: The Ermitage (b / w photo)

St Petersburg: The Ermitage (b / w photo)
7199766 St Petersburg: The Ermitage (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ermitage)

Background imageHermit Collection: The Temptation of St. Anthony (engraving)

The Temptation of St. Anthony (engraving)
2639936 The Temptation of St. Anthony (engraving) by Callot, Jacques (1592-1635); Musee Historique Lorrain, Nancy, France

Background imageHermit Collection: Hermit, foaled 1864 (b / w photo)

Hermit, foaled 1864 (b / w photo)
7163707 Hermit, foaled 1864 (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hermit, foaled 1864)

Background imageHermit Collection: 'Les tentations de saint Antoine'L ermite saint Antoine le Grand (251-356)

"Les tentations de saint Antoine"L ermite saint Antoine le Grand (251-356)
FIA5393173 " Les tentations de saint Antoine" L ermite saint Antoine le Grand (251-356) (ou Saint Antoine l ermite ou Saint Antoine l abbe) subit les tentations du Diable dans le desert

Background imageHermit Collection: The Hermits by Egon Schiele

The Hermits by Egon Schiele
FIA5386368 The Hermits by Egon Schiele by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); Leopold Museum, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Les ermites (The Hermits) - Peinture de Egon Schiele (1890-1918)

Background imageHermit Collection: Saint Onuphre (Saint Onuphrius). Onuphre l'anachorete ou Le Grand (IVe siecle)

Saint Onuphre (Saint Onuphrius). Onuphre l'anachorete ou Le Grand (IVe siecle), moine puis ermite en Egypte
FIA5378416 Saint Onuphre (Saint Onuphrius). Onuphre l'anachorete ou Le Grand (IVe siecle), moine puis ermite en Egypte

Background imageHermit Collection: St. Anthony meets a centaur and a satyr during his journey through the desert to find Saint Paul

St. Anthony meets a centaur and a satyr during his journey through the desert to find Saint Paul of Thebes. Saint Anthony or Antony, 251 - 356. Christian monk from Egypt

Background imageHermit Collection: Scholar in Landscape, Yuan dynasty (1280-1368), 14th century or later. Creator: Unknown

Scholar in Landscape, Yuan dynasty (1280-1368), 14th century or later. Creator: Unknown
Scholar in Landscape, Yuan dynasty (1280-1368), 14th century or later

Background imageHermit Collection: Lin Hejing Feeding a Crane in a Plum Grove, China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1908

Lin Hejing Feeding a Crane in a Plum Grove, China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1908

Background imageHermit Collection: Landscape after Wang Meng, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1680. Creator: Qi Zhijia

Landscape after Wang Meng, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1680. Creator: Qi Zhijia
Landscape after Wang Meng, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1680

Background imageHermit Collection: Lin Hejing (Rin Nasei) with Crane, 19th century. Creator: Gakutei

Lin Hejing (Rin Nasei) with Crane, 19th century. Creator: Gakutei
Lin Hejing (Rin Nasei) with Crane, 19th century

Background imageHermit Collection: Staint Jerome (1514), by Albrecht Durer, wood engraving, published 1881

Staint Jerome (1514), by Albrecht Durer, wood engraving, published 1881
St. Jerome in his Study. Interior of a German bourgeois living room in the early of 16th century. Woodcut engraving after an original (1514) by Albrecht Durer (German painter and engraver)

Background imageHermit Collection: St Anthony (with Nuremberg, 1519), by Albrecht DAOErer, published 1881

St Anthony (with Nuremberg, 1519), by Albrecht DAOErer, published 1881
Saint Anthony at the city (Nuremberg). Woodcut engraving after an original (1519) by Albrecht Durer (German painter and engraver, 1471 - 1528), published in 1881

Background imageHermit Collection: Depart d Elodie pour Nancy, (Furnishing Fabric), Munster, c. 1822

Depart d Elodie pour Nancy, (Furnishing Fabric), Munster, c. 1822. Scene from " Le Solitaire" : Departure of Elodie for Nancy

Background imageHermit Collection: Saint Francis of Assisi Receiving the Stigma, 1591-1592 (painting)

Saint Francis of Assisi Receiving the Stigma, 1591-1592 (painting)
7131601 Saint Francis of Assisi Receiving the Stigma, 1591-1592 (painting) by Caravaggio, Michelangelo Merisi da (1571-1610); Wadsworth Atheneum, Hartford, Connecticut

Background imageHermit Collection: M: Monk

M: Monk
6523680 M: Monk by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: in " Franco-English Leporello (Zebra - Zebra). Publisher unknown, s. d. (circa 1840)

Background imageHermit Collection: Saint Anthony Abbot, 1440 / 41. Creator: Fra Angelico

Saint Anthony Abbot, 1440 / 41. Creator: Fra Angelico
Saint Anthony Abbot, 1440/41

Background imageHermit Collection: Saint Jerome in the Wilderness, 1585 / 90. Creator: Workshop of Veronese

Saint Jerome in the Wilderness, 1585 / 90. Creator: Workshop of Veronese
Saint Jerome in the Wilderness, 1585/90

Background imageHermit Collection: Landscape with the Penitent Saint Jerome, 1530 / 40. Creator: Unknown

Landscape with the Penitent Saint Jerome, 1530 / 40. Creator: Unknown
Landscape with the Penitent Saint Jerome, 1530/40




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"The Hermit: A Journey into Solitude and Spiritual Reflection" In the quiet solitude of Saint Fiacre in Field, a hermit finds solace amidst nature's embrace. Like Saint Jerome in his Study, he immerses himself in knowledge and contemplation, seeking wisdom from the depths of his soul. With Mother Julian as his guide, he delves into the mysteries of life and faith. Just as The Pilot faints under the weight of an ancient mariner's tale, our hermit explores the depths of human existence through introspection and self-discovery. Like Monk by the Sea gazing upon vast horizons, our hermit stands on the precipice between earthly concerns and divine connection. The Tarot Card 9 - L'Ermite reveals that within this seclusion lies profound enlightenment. As Massenet's Thais seeks redemption through renunciation, our hermit embraces simplicity to find inner peace. Susie's Castle stands tall against Loch Long's windswept shores – a symbol of resilience amidst isolation. Inspired by Saint Jerome’s unwavering devotion to scripture, our hermit finds solace in words that transcend time. And just as Saint Anthony preached to fish with fervor, he shares his insights with all who will listen. Giovanni Bellini captures him reading amid a serene landscape—a testament to finding harmony within oneself. St. Jerome Removing a Thorn from the Lion’s Paw reminds us that even in solitude we can offer compassion and aid to others. The hermit embodies both mystery and serenity—an enigma wrapped in introspection—unveiling truths hidden deep within ourselves.