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Hermit Collection (#6)

"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: 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

Background imageHermit Collection: The Penitence of St. Jerome, 1509. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Elder

The Penitence of St. Jerome, 1509. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Elder
The Penitence of St. Jerome, 1509

Background imageHermit Collection: Saint Jerome kneeling beside a tree with his arms outstretched, 1640-60

Saint Jerome kneeling beside a tree with his arms outstretched, 1640-60

Background imageHermit Collection: Hermit resting on a rock, late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Hokusai

Hermit resting on a rock, late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Hokusai
Hermit resting on a rock, late 18th-early 19th century

Background imageHermit Collection: The Temptation of Saint Anthony, 1500-10 (oil on wood)

The Temptation of Saint Anthony, 1500-10 (oil on wood)
FIA5406816 The Temptation of Saint Anthony, 1500-10 (oil on wood) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516); Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, USA; Photo eFine Art Images; Netherlandish

Background imageHermit Collection: White-whiskered Hermit (Phaethornis yaruqui)

White-whiskered Hermit (Phaethornis yaruqui) feeding on local hibiscus flower, Ecuador

Background imageHermit Collection: Hermit camaldulus. Engraving in O. Fialetti. 16th century

Hermit camaldulus. Engraving in O. Fialetti. 16th century
GIA4816786 Hermit camaldulus. Engraving in O. Fialetti. 16th century. by Fialetti, Odoardo (1573-1638); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hermit camaldulus. Engraving in O. Fialetti)

Background imageHermit Collection: Saint Jerome dans le desert - Saint Jerome in the Wilderness par Bartolommeo

Saint Jerome dans le desert - Saint Jerome in the Wilderness par Bartolommeo
FIA5405246 Saint Jerome dans le desert - Saint Jerome in the Wilderness par Bartolommeo, Fra (1472-1517). Oil on wood, size : 45, 1x27, 9, , Private Collection by Bartolomeo

Background imageHermit Collection: Saint Jerome in the Wilderness par Bosch, Hieronymus (c. 1450-1516)

Saint Jerome in the Wilderness par Bosch, Hieronymus (c. 1450-1516)
FIA5404666 Saint Jerome in the Wilderness par Bosch, Hieronymus (c. 1450-1516). Oil on wood, size : 80, 1x60, 6, c. 1490, Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent by Bosch

Background imageHermit Collection: The Misanthrope (Painting, 1568)

The Misanthrope (Painting, 1568)
LRI4571159 The Misanthrope (Painting, 1568) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69); Museo di Capodimonte, Naples, Campania

Background imageHermit Collection: The Purification of the Leper and the Temptation of Christ, in the Sistine Chapel

The Purification of the Leper and the Temptation of Christ, in the Sistine Chapel
LRI4602950 The Purification of the Leper and the Temptation of Christ, in the Sistine Chapel, 1481 (fresco) by Botticelli

Background imageHermit Collection: Saint Francis receiving the stigmata (tempera on panel, 1370)

Saint Francis receiving the stigmata (tempera on panel, 1370)
LRI4605850 Saint Francis receiving the stigmata (tempera on panel, 1370) by Fabriano, Gentile da (c.1370-1427); Fondazione Magnani Rocca, Mamiano

Background imageHermit Collection: A philosopher in meditation Painting by Harmenszoon van Rijn dit Rembrandt (1606-1669

A philosopher in meditation Painting by Harmenszoon van Rijn dit Rembrandt (1606-1669
JLJ4575870 A philosopher in meditation Painting by Harmenszoon van Rijn dit Rembrandt (1606-1669) 1632 Sun. 0, 28x0, 34 m Paris, musee du Louvre by Rembrandt Harmensz

Background imageHermit Collection: The temptation of Saint Anthony The hermit Saint Anthony the Great (251-356

The temptation of Saint Anthony The hermit Saint Anthony the Great (251-356
JLJ4665009 The temptation of Saint Anthony The hermit Saint Anthony the Great (251-356) (or Saint Anthony the Hermit or Saint Anthony the Abbe)

Background imageHermit Collection: The temptation of Saint Anthony The hermit Saint Anthony the Great (251-356

The temptation of Saint Anthony The hermit Saint Anthony the Great (251-356
LRI4664074 The temptation of Saint Anthony The hermit Saint Anthony the Great (251-356) is subjected to the temptations of the Devil in the form of young women in the desert

Background imageHermit Collection: Saint Anthony the Great (or Saint Anthony the Hermit or Saint Anthony the Abbe

Saint Anthony the Great (or Saint Anthony the Hermit or Saint Anthony the Abbe
JLJ4665602 Saint Anthony the Great (or Saint Anthony the Hermit or Saint Anthony the Abbe) and Saint Paul Hermit. Painting by Diego Rodriguez de Silva y Velasquez (1599-1660), circa 1635

Background imageHermit Collection: Saint Jerome - Lotto, Lorenzo (1480-1556) - 1546 - Oil on canvas - 99x90 - Museo del

Saint Jerome - Lotto, Lorenzo (1480-1556) - 1546 - Oil on canvas - 99x90 - Museo del
FIA5398034 Saint Jerome - Lotto, Lorenzo (1480-1556) - 1546 - Oil on canvas - 99x90 - Museo del Prado, Madrid by Lotto, Lorenzo (c.1480-1556); Prado, Madrid, Spain; Photo eFine Art Images; Italian

Background imageHermit Collection: St Jerome in a rocky landscape (oil on wood, 16th century)

St Jerome in a rocky landscape (oil on wood, 16th century)
LRI4609568 St Jerome in a rocky landscape (oil on wood, 16th century) by Patinir, Joachim (1480-1524); National Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: Saint Jerome (from Stridon, ca)

Background imageHermit Collection: Saint Anthony and Saint Paul Hermit Detail representing Saint Paul of Thebes

Saint Anthony and Saint Paul Hermit Detail representing Saint Paul of Thebes
JLJ4612511 Saint Anthony and Saint Paul Hermit Detail representing Saint Paul of Thebes. Painting by Diego Rodriguez de Silva y Velasquez (1599-1660), circa 1635. Oil on canvas. Dim: 2.57 X 1.88m

Background imageHermit Collection: Saint Anthony and Saint Paul hermit. Detail depicting Saint Anthony the Great

Saint Anthony and Saint Paul hermit. Detail depicting Saint Anthony the Great
JLJ4612472 Saint Anthony and Saint Paul hermit. Detail depicting Saint Anthony the Great (or Saint Anthony the Hermit or Saint Anthony the Abbe), and the landscape

Background imageHermit Collection: Hermitage of Mount Vesuvius - ERMITAGE DU VESUVE NAPLES ITALY - Vesuvio Engraving

Hermitage of Mount Vesuvius - ERMITAGE DU VESUVE NAPLES ITALY - Vesuvio Engraving
XEE4162857 Hermitage of Mount Vesuvius - ERMITAGE DU VESUVE NAPLES ITALY - Vesuvio Engraving from " Picturesque Italy" - Historical and Descriptive Painting of Italy" by M

Background imageHermit Collection: St Damasus, Hermit (engraving)

St Damasus, Hermit (engraving)
3628749 St Damasus, Hermit (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Damasus, Hermit)

Background imageHermit Collection: Saint Anthony Abbot Blessing the Animals, the Poor, and the Sick, c

Saint Anthony Abbot Blessing the Animals, the Poor, and the Sick, c
3545795 Saint Anthony Abbot Blessing the Animals, the Poor, and the Sick, c.1400-10 (tempera and gold leaf on parchment) by Master of St. Veronica (fl.1395-1415); 23.7x12.4 cm; J

Background imageHermit Collection: Brother Gregorio Belo of Vicenza, 1547 (oil on canvas)

Brother Gregorio Belo of Vicenza, 1547 (oil on canvas)
3618027 Brother Gregorio Belo of Vicenza, 1547 (oil on canvas) by Lotto, Lorenzo (c.1480-1556); 87.3 x 71.1 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Fra Gregorio)

Background imageHermit Collection: The hermit Niklaus von Flue and the Treaty of Stans, 1481 (colour litho)

The hermit Niklaus von Flue and the Treaty of Stans, 1481 (colour litho)
3621070 The hermit Niklaus von Flue and the Treaty of Stans, 1481 (colour litho) by Courvoisier, Jules (1884 - 1936); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHermit Collection: Advertising chromolithography of chocolates Guerin Boutron

Advertising chromolithography of chocolates Guerin Boutron
6040712 Advertising chromolithography of chocolates Guerin Boutron, Philip 1st king of the Franks from 1060 to 1108 Pierre l Ermite preaches the Crusade in 1095 (chromolithography) by French School

Background imageHermit Collection: Saint Jerome, 1646 (oil on canvas)

Saint Jerome, 1646 (oil on canvas)
5614472 Saint Jerome, 1646 (oil on canvas) by Ribera, Jusepe de (lo Spagnoletto) (1591-1652); 146X198 cm; Narodni Galerie, Prague

Background imageHermit Collection: A picnic in a garden, 1511-12 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper)

A picnic in a garden, 1511-12 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper)
5932593 A picnic in a garden, 1511-12 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 35.1 x 20.9 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageHermit Collection: St. Paul the Hermit, c. 1656-60 (oil on canvas)

St. Paul the Hermit, c. 1656-60 (oil on canvas)
996218 St. Paul the Hermit, c. 1656-60 (oil on canvas) by Preti, Mattia (Il Calabrese) (1613-99); 233.7x181 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto, Canada; © Art Gallery of Ontario; Purchase

Background imageHermit Collection: The Hermit (engraving)

The Hermit (engraving)
820569 The Hermit (engraving) by Dutch School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Der Ermit, The Hermit in a moment of prayer and study.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Background imageHermit Collection: The visit of Saint Anthony to Saint Paul the hermit. Detail of the visit of Saint Anthony to Saint

The visit of Saint Anthony to Saint Paul the hermit. Detail of the visit of Saint Anthony to Saint Paul from
898688 The visit of Saint Anthony to Saint Paul the hermit. Detail of the visit of Saint Anthony to Saint Paul from the Isenheim altarpiece, c.1512-16 (oil on wood) by Grunewald

Background imageHermit Collection: Edgar Degas, the Diogenial Painter (litho)

Edgar Degas, the Diogenial Painter (litho)
CHT468177 Edgar Degas, the Diogenial Painter (litho) by Barrere, Adrien (1877-1931); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageHermit Collection: The Hermitage of Capua, from Italian Scenery, representing the Manners

The Hermitage of Capua, from Italian Scenery, representing the Manners
3258432 The Hermitage of Capua, from Italian Scenery, representing the Manners, Customs and Amusements of the different States of Italy, pub. 1806 (hand coloured engraving) by Lerberghi, P

Background imageHermit Collection: Saint Jerome, c. 1761-65 (etching on ivory laid paper)

Saint Jerome, c. 1761-65 (etching on ivory laid paper)
2971641 Saint Jerome, c.1761-65 (etching on ivory laid paper) by Fragonard, Jean-Honore (1732-1806); 16.5x11.4 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Stanley Field Fund; French, out of copyright

Background imageHermit Collection: The Raven brings the loaf, 1912 (litho)

The Raven brings the loaf, 1912 (litho)
2920431 The Raven brings the loaf, 1912 (litho) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Book of Saints and Heroes published by Longmans Green & Co 1912 H J Ford)

Background imageHermit Collection: Solitary sandpiper, Tringa solitaria

Solitary sandpiper, Tringa solitaria, male 1, female 2. Chromolithograph after an ornithological illustration by John James Audubon from Benjamin Harry Warrens Report on the Birds of Pennsylvania

Background imageHermit Collection: Wood thrush, Swainsons thrush, hermit thrush

Wood thrush, Swainsons thrush, hermit thrush
Wood thrush, Hylocichia mustelina 1, Swainsons thrush, Catharus ustulatus 2, olive-backed thrush or hermit thrush, Catharus guttatus 3, and tawny thrush or Wilsons thrush, Catharus fuscescens 4

Background imageHermit Collection: Fossils of extinct scallops

Fossils of extinct scallops. Spondylus spinosus 1, etc. Plagiostoma spinosa, Pachite punteggiato, Diancora marginata. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus

Background imageHermit Collection: The Vision of St. Jerome, c. 1660 (oil on canvas)

The Vision of St. Jerome, c. 1660 (oil on canvas)
491411 The Vision of St. Jerome, c.1660 (oil on canvas) by Langetti, Giambattista (1625/35-1676); 200.2x149.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageHermit Collection: Cloisters of the Domenican monastery in Valladolid

Cloisters of the Domenican monastery in Valladolid. Founded at the end of the 15th century by Don Alonzo, Bishop of Potencia, and famous in the Spanish Inquisition

Background imageHermit Collection: Hermit in the Sanctuary of Monserrato, Isle of Elba

Hermit in the Sanctuary of Monserrato, Isle of Elba
Hermit in the Sanctuary of Monserrato, Porto Azzurro, Isle of Elba. Hermit in his cell with books, religious icons, rodents, 18th century. Eremita di Monserrato

Background imageHermit Collection: The hermitage of Monserrato, Isle of Elba

The hermitage of Monserrato, Isle of Elba
The hermitage or Sanctuary of Monserrato, Porto Azzurro, Isle of Elba, famous pilgrimage site in the 18th century. Veduta delL Eremo di Monserrato

Background imageHermit Collection: St. Jerome as a Penitent, c. 1590 (tempera on walnut)

St. Jerome as a Penitent, c. 1590 (tempera on walnut)
BFM286533 St. Jerome as a Penitent, c.1590 (tempera on walnut) by Sellaio, Jacopo del (1441/42-93); 55x36.3 cm; Lindenau Museum, Altenburg

Background imageHermit Collection: Alexander and Diogenes, engraved by Edward Francis Finden (1791-1857) (engraving)

Alexander and Diogenes, engraved by Edward Francis Finden (1791-1857) (engraving)
XYC273646 Alexander and Diogenes, engraved by Edward Francis Finden (1791-1857) (engraving) by Martin, John (1789-1854) (after); 11.8x14.8 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection




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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.