Monasteries Collection (#10)

St Francis de Paula (engraving)
3635813 St Francis de Paula (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Francis de Paula)

St Bernardino (engraving)
3635810 St Bernardino (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Bernardino. Illustration for Legends of the Monastic Orders as represented in the Fine Arts by)

St Nicholas of Tolentino (engraving)
3635789 St Nicholas of Tolentino (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Nicholas of Tolentino)

St Henry, I V Melem (engraving)
3635788 St Henry, I V Melem (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Henry, I V Melem)

Two Nuns of Port-Royal, Philippe de Champagne (engraving)
3635783 Two Nuns of Port-Royal, Philippe de Champagne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Nuns of Port-Royal, Philippe de Champagne)

St Bernard of Clairvaux, Angelico da Fiesole (engraving)
3635776 St Bernard of Clairvaux, Angelico da Fiesole (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Bernard of Clairvaux, Angelico da Fiesole)

St John Gualberto, F Angelico (engraving)
3635771 St John Gualberto, F Angelico (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St John Gualberto, F Angelico)

St Helena and St Constantine, Palma Vecchio (engraving)
3635762 St Helena and St Constantine, Palma Vecchio (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Helena and St Constantine, Palma Vecchio)

St Bennet Biscop (engraving)
3635760 St Bennet Biscop (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Bennet Biscop. Illustration for Legends of the Monastic Orders as represented in the Fine)

St Helena, Boisseree Gallery (engraving)
3635759 St Helena, Boisseree Gallery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Helena, Boisseree Gallery)

St Benedict, A Mantegna (engraving)
3635756 St Benedict, A Mantegna (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Benedict, A Mantegna)

St Elizabeth of Hungary (engraving)
3633289 St Elizabeth of Hungary (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Elizabeth of Hungary)

St Francis of Assisi (engraving)
3633288 St Francis of Assisi (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Francis of Assisi)

Suppression of the Monasteries (engraving)
727058 Suppression of the Monasteries (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Suppression of the Monasteries)

Fragments of a medieval wall painting from the Abbey of Monte Cassino (stone
703202 Fragments of a medieval wall painting from the Abbey of Monte Cassino (stone, plaster & pigment) by Italian School, (9th century); Abbey of Monte Cassino, Cassino, Italy; (add.info.: St)

Tibet, Gelukpa Monastery, 1936 (tempera on cardboard)
5642771 Tibet, Gelukpa Monastery, 1936 (tempera on cardboard) by Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947); 30.3A--45.8 cm; Nicholas Roerich Museum, New York; eNicholas Roerich Museum; Russian, out of copyright

The soldier-priests of old Japan, who lived in almost constant warfare (litho)
6005003 The soldier-priests of old Japan, who lived in almost constant warfare (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The soldier-priests of old Japan)

Plunder of Monasteries (engraving)
818746 Plunder of Monasteries (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plunder of Monasteries)

Vision of St Catherine of Siena, Vanni (engraving)
3635825 Vision of St Catherine of Siena, Vanni (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vision of St Catherine of Siena, Vanni)

St Thomas Aquinas, Benozzo Gozzoli (engraving)
3635822 St Thomas Aquinas, Benozzo Gozzoli (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Thomas Aquinas, Benozzo Gozzoli)

St Felix de Cantalicio (engraving)
3635814 St Felix de Cantalicio (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Felix de Cantalicio)

St Elizabeth, Paolo Morando (engraving)
3635811 St Elizabeth, Paolo Morando (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Elizabeth, Paolo Morando)

St Bernardino, from the bas-relief by A della Robbia (engraving)
3635807 St Bernardino, from the bas-relief by A della Robbia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Bernardino, from the bas-relief by A della Robbia)

St Francis in a glory of Seraphim, Sassetta, 1444 (engraving)
3635801 St Francis in a glory of Seraphim, Sassetta, 1444 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Francis in a glory of Seraphim, Sassetta, 1444)

St Francis encounters Poverty, Chastity, and Obedience, School of Giotto (engraving)
3635799 St Francis encounters Poverty, Chastity, and Obedience, School of Giotto (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Francis encounters Poverty)

St Francis, Simon Memmi (engraving)
3635795 St Francis, Simon Memmi (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Francis, Simon Memmi)

Badge of the Order of Mercy (engraving)
3635793 Badge of the Order of Mercy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Badge of the Order of Mercy)

St Ferdinand, from a picture by Murillo (engraving)
3635790 St Ferdinand, from a picture by Murillo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Ferdinand, from a picture by Murillo)

St Ludmilla, E Max (engraving)
3635785 St Ludmilla, E Max (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Ludmilla, E Max)

St Bernard writing the praises of the Virgin (engraving)
3635777 St Bernard writing the praises of the Virgin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Bernard writing the praises of the Virgin)

St Hugh presenting a votary, from a picture in the Boisseree Gallery (engraving)
3635775 St Hugh presenting a votary, from a picture in the Boisseree Gallery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Hugh presenting a votary)

St Bruno reading the Popes letter, Le Sueur (engraving)
3635772 St Bruno reading the Popes letter, Le Sueur (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Bruno reading the Popes letter, Le Sueur)

Richard II with his three protectors, St John the Baptist, St Edmund, and St Edward the Confessor
3635768 Richard II with his three protectors, St John the Baptist, St Edmund, and St Edward the Confessor, from an ancient diptych, now at Wilton

The Dream of St Ethelreda, from the ancient sculpture in Ely Cathedral (engraving)
3635761 The Dream of St Ethelreda, from the ancient sculpture in Ely Cathedral (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dream of St Ethelreda)

Angel, from the Chapel at Grotta Ferrata (engraving)
3635758 Angel, from the Chapel at Grotta Ferrata (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Angel, from the Chapel at Grotta Ferrata)

The Soviets Against Religion (Colour Litho)
2777921 The Soviets Against Religion (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Soviets Against Religion)

Certosa di Pavia (engraving)
729379 Certosa di Pavia (engraving) by Bauernfeind, Gustave (1848-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Certosa di Pavia)

View of a monastery (fresco)
702984 View of a monastery (fresco) by Master Trecentesco of Sacro Speco School (14th Century); Monastero di San Benedetto (Santuario Sacro Spero), Subiaco, Rome, Lazio

Interior, Abbey of Monte Cassino (colour litho)
703204 Interior, Abbey of Monte Cassino (colour litho) by Italian School, (19th century); Abbey of Monte Cassino, Cassino, Italy; (add.info.: St. Benedict of Nursia established the monastery in 529)

Tapestry Room, Charterhouse (b / w photo)
3091257 Tapestry Room, Charterhouse (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tapestry Room, Charterhouse)

Fair on Lady Woottons Green, before the gate of St Augustines Monastery
5889151 Fair on Lady Woottons Green, before the gate of St Augustines Monastery, Canterbury (oil on panel) by Findlater, William (fl)

Coquet Island (ink on paper)
1213888 Coquet Island (ink on paper) by Carmichael, John Wilson (1800-68); 20.2x12.6 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English, out of copyright

Grey Friars, Coventry (b / w photo)
3096725 Grey Friars, Coventry (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grey Friars, Coventry. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Dryburgh Abbey, St Marys Aisle and Tomb of Sir Walter Scott (b / w photo)
3094998 Dryburgh Abbey, St Marys Aisle and Tomb of Sir Walter Scott (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dryburgh Abbey)

Coverham Abbey, Yorkshire (colour photo)
3094907 Coverham Abbey, Yorkshire (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coverham Abbey, Yorkshire)

History (chromolitho)
961333 History (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: History. Trade card produced by the chocolate factory of Aiguebelle)

Henry VIII, Plundering the Churches and Monasteries of their Possessions (engraving)
1090831 Henry VIII, Plundering the Churches and Monasteries of their Possessions (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry VIII)

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Monasteries, scattered across the globe, hold within their ancient walls a wealth of history and spirituality. From the Vlacherna Monastery in Kanoni, Corfu, nestled amidst the picturesque Ionian Islands of Greece to the serene Saint Brigid of Ireland's sanctuary, these sanctuaries offer solace and reflection. Venturing further eastward, one can witness the awe-inspiring North side of Mount Everest from Rongbuk monastery in the Himalayas. Here, surrounded by towering peaks and breathtaking vistas, monks find tranquility amidst nature's grandeur. In Scotland's Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery and Tibetan Centre lies The Stupa—a symbol of enlightenment—adorned with intricate Wheel of Life wall art that depicts life's eternal cycle. This sacred place serves as a haven for those seeking spiritual growth. As dawn breaks over Greece's Holy Trinity Monastery atop its rocky perch—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—the golden rays illuminate its timeless beauty. A stone stairway on Skellig Michael Island off County Kerry in Ireland leads visitors to an ethereal realm where solitude meets divinity. The Monastery of St. , housing Codex Sinaiticus Syriacus dating back to the 5th century, stands as a testament to centuries-old wisdom preserved within its hallowed halls. Meanwhile, Naples' Certosa di San Martino against Mount Vesuvius forms an enchanting cityscape—an Italian masterpiece blending architecture and natural wonders. At Aghiou Pavlou monastery—another UNESCO World Heritage Site—an iconic image of St. Luke captivates all who visit this Greek treasure trove steeped in religious significance. And at Paleokastritsa Monastery in Corfu, a resident monk welcomes seekers at the chapel door into a world brimming with devotion and serenity. Lastly but not least is Montserrat—a mountainous retreat near Barcelona—where pilgrims flock to experience divine grace amid breathtaking landscapes.