Holy Man Collection (#3)

Nachor Visits Holy Man Follower Hans Schilling
Nachor Visits a Holy Man; Follower of Hans Schilling (German, active 1459 - 1467), from the Workshop of Diebold Lauber (German, active 1427 - 1467); Hagenau, Alsace

A prince visiting holy man rocky landscape 1590
A prince visiting a holy man in a rocky landscape, c. 1590. India, Mughal court, 16th century. Opaque watercolor on paper; page: 34 x 20.7 cm (13 3/8 x 8 1/8 in.); painting

A mendicant bowing holy man Prince Salim Album
A mendicant bowing before a holy man, from the Prince Salim Album, c. 1585; inner border added in Allahabad c. 1602; outer border added probably 1900s. Basavana (Indian, active c. 1560-1600)

Dervish Leading a Bear, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: ca. 1630-40; verso: ca. 1530-40

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African native shaman invoking rain in the valley of the Congo, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Asia, Nepal, Kathmandu, Kathmandu Valley, Durbar Square, Sahdu

A priest stands outside the rock-hewn church of Abune Yemata in the Gheralta Mountains near Guh Carved into a cliff face with a sheer drop of 800 to 1, 000 feet

St Bonaventure, (1221-1274), 15th century, (1849). A 19th century version of an original 15th century fresco by Jean Fiesole, held at the Chapel of Nicholas V, Vatican

John the Baptist, 1926. Artist: Frederic Shields
John the Baptist, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 1: The Birth of Christianity, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

A triptych of the healing work of St Remy, Bishop of Reims, 11th century (1870). The first compartment represents St Remy healing a paralytic; the second

The Ancient Hermits, c19th century. First thus in Woods and solitary Caves, The Ancient Hermits lived, and in their quiet contemplations found more real comforts than societys of Men could yield

Hindu Fakirs practicing their superstitious rites, 19th century. Artist: Bell
Hindu Fakirs practicing their superstitious rites, 19th century. A fakir is a Sufi or Hindu ascetic mendicant, especially one who performs feats of endurance or apparent magic

Hindu Fakirs practising their superstitious rites, 19th century. Artist: Bell
Hindu Fakirs practising their superstitious rites, 19th century. 1) The Great Tree of the Banyans. 2) A pagoda of the idol Mamaniva

Marabout and Procession: Tlemcen, engraved by Henri Theophile Hildibrand (1824-97)
XJF311299 Marabout and Procession: Tlemcen, engraved by Henri Theophile Hildibrand (1824-97) (engraving) by Riou, Edouard (1833-1900) (after); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Rasputin (ja1871-1916) Russian peasant, holy-man and mystic, surrounded by some of the women drawn by his magnetic personality

Sadhu holy man in India C017 / 9988
Sadhu holy man, in Varanasi, India. The Naga sect of Hindu ascetics are known as the naked sadhus, and do not wear clothing, instead covering their body with paint and ash

Sadhu, Durbar Square, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Central Region, Nepal, Asia

Portrait of Sadhu, Pashupatinath temple, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Holy man (Saddhu) resting on a marble slab, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India, Asia

Holy man (Saddhu) with red cotton rolimoli on wrist and tilak mark on forehead denoting devotion to Hindu god Vishnu, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India, Asia

Holy man in his Shiva outfit in Mul Chowk, one of the courtyards of the royal palace, Durbar Square, Patan, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Sadhus (holy men), Pashupatinath, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Sadhu (Hindu holy man) sitting outside an internet cafe, Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

Close-up of the feet of a Hindu Saddhu or holy man standing on a bed of nails, in Mysore, Karnataka, India, Asia

A holy man and the Blue city and fort, Jodhpur, Rajasthan State, India, Asia

Portrait of a holy man at the annual Hindu pilgrimage to holy Pushkar Lake, Pushkar, Rajasthan State, India, Asia

Hindu holy man, Ghatia meditating as the sun rises in the early morning, Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh State, India

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In the vast tapestry of spirituality, holy men emerge as beacons of faith and wisdom, transcending borders and cultures. A Priest of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church reads a very old scripture, his eyes filled with reverence for the ancient words that guide his flock. In another corner of the world, a supposed Holy man dressed as Hanuman captivates onlookers with his divine portrayal in an enchanting festival. Across India's diverse landscape, Sadhus embody renunciation and devotion. Clad in saffron robes, a Sadhu with Shiva trident attends Haridwar Kumbh Mela, where millions gather to cleanse their souls in sacred waters. The Man of Benares stands tall amidst Varanasi's ethereal ambiance – a city steeped in spirituality and known as the holiest place for Hindus. A glimpse into history reveals intriguing figures like the Man in Loincloth with Strands of Beads from 1860s-70s; though unknown by name or origin, he represents an era when spiritual seekers roamed distant lands seeking enlightenment. Closer to home at Sri Vadapathira Kaliamman Hindu Temple in Singapore, a Hindu Brahmin priest conducts rituals that connect devotees to their deities. The call to prayer echoes through Nizwa's colorful mosque as a mullah walks inside – reminding us that holiness manifests itself differently across religions. Meanwhile, at Rajasthan's Holy Lake in Pushkar City, a Guru imparts profound teachings while surrounded by serene waters and devout followers. Even political upheaval cannot extinguish the radiance of spiritual leaders; illustrated vividly by Le Petit Journal’s depiction of the 13th Dalai Lama arriving in India amidst turmoil but carrying hope for his people. Buddhist Priests too hold significance on this journey towards enlightenment - captured beautifully during Four Months in Ceylon (1875) where they navigate life's complexities guided by the teachings of Buddha.