Monasteries Collection (page 9)

Upper Gate of the Monastery, Rot an der Rot, Upper Swabia, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Europe

Beuron Monastery, Upper Danube Nature Park, Swabian Alps, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Europe

Aerial of the Benedictine Convent of St. John in Mustair, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Europe

Old icons in the Spaso-Preobrazhenskiy Mirozhskiy Male Monastery, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Pskov, Russia, Europe

The Benedictine Convent of St. John in Mustair, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Europe

Svyato-Uspenskiy Peshchernyy Monastery, Bakhchysarai, Crimea, Russia, Europe

The Cloister, Jeronimos Monastery (Hieronymites Monastery), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Belem, Lisbon, Portugal, Europe

Hancu Monastery garden and church, Bursuc, Moldova, Europe

Faithful lighting a candle in Saint Teaodor Tiron (Ciuflea) Cathedral and Monastery, Chisinau, Moldova, Europe

Jesus with the four Evangelists, Batalha Monastery, Late Gothic architecture, intermingled with the Manueline style, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Batalha, Centro, Portugal, Europe

Interior, Tsipova Monastery church, Rezina, Moldova, Europe

Inside one of the churches, Curchi Monastery, Curchi, Moldova, Europe

Icons on the wall of the Bogoroditse-Uspenskiy Sviyazhsky Monastery, Sviyazhsk, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, Europe

Ancient windmills in Chora overlooking the Monastery of Saint John the Theologian, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Patmos, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

The Franciscan Saints (engraving)
3633290 The Franciscan Saints (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Franciscan Saints)

The Charity of St Thomas de Villanueva (engraving)
3633286 The Charity of St Thomas de Villanueva (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Charity of St Thomas de Villanueva)

The Saints of Vallombrosa (engraving)
3633285 The Saints of Vallombrosa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Saints of Vallombrosa)

St Dominick and St Catherine of Siena, Sasso Ferrato (engraving)
3635824 St Dominick and St Catherine of Siena, Sasso Ferrato (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Dominick and St Catherine of Siena, Sasso Ferrato)

St Louis and St Bonaventura, Cosimo Roselli (engraving)
3635812 St Louis and St Bonaventura, Cosimo Roselli (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Louis and St Bonaventura, Cosimo Roselli)

St Antony (engraving)
3635805 St Antony (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Antony. Illustration for Legends of the Monastic Orders as represented in the Fine Arts by Mrs)

A Miracle of St Antony of Padua, Pesellino (engraving)
3635802 A Miracle of St Antony of Padua, Pesellino (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Miracle of St Antony of Padua, Pesellino)

St Francis, Cigoli (engraving)
3635797 St Francis, Cigoli (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Francis, Cigoli)

St Procopius (engraving)
3635787 St Procopius (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Procopius. Illustration for Legends of the Monastic Orders as represented in the Fine Arts by)

St Cunegunda walking over the red-hot ploughshares (engraving)
3635786 St Cunegunda walking over the red-hot ploughshares (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Cunegunda walking over the red-hot ploughshares)

St Bruno praying in the desert, Andrea Sacchi (engraving)
3635774 St Bruno praying in the desert, Andrea Sacchi (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Bruno praying in the desert, Andrea Sacchi)

St Benedict, St Romualdo, from a picture in the National Gallery (engraving)
3635769 St Benedict, St Romualdo, from a picture in the National Gallery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Benedict, St Romualdo)

St Ethelreda, from an ancient Saxon miniature, AD 980 (engraving)
3635763 St Ethelreda, from an ancient Saxon miniature, AD 980 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Ethelreda, from an ancient Saxon miniature, AD 980)

St Giles the Hermit (engraving)
3635755 St Giles the Hermit (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Giles the Hermit)

The Abbey of St Edmund, before the dissolution of the monasteries (lithograph)
5999428 The Abbey of St Edmund, before the dissolution of the monasteries (lithograph) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Abbey of St Edmund)

Talung Monastery, 1928 (tempera on canvas laid on cardboard)
5642809 Talung Monastery, 1928 (tempera on canvas laid on cardboard) by Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947); 31.5A--41 cm; Nicholas Roerich Museum, New York; eNicholas Roerich Museum; Russian

Hermitage of St. Sergius, 1933 (tempera on canvas)
5642708 Hermitage of St. Sergius, 1933 (tempera on canvas) by Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947); 46.3A--79.1 cm; Nicholas Roerich Museum, New York; eNicholas Roerich Museum; Russian, out of copyright

The monastery of Laura on Mount Athos, founded by Athanasius in 968 (litho)
6004932 The monastery of Laura on Mount Athos, founded by Athanasius in 968 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The monastery of Laura on Mount Athos)

Six views and drawings of Lake Natron in Libya, made during the reconnaissance mission of
996598 Six views and drawings of Lake Natron in Libya, made during the reconnaissance mission of the Egyptian Army led by General Andreossy, 1799 (pen, ink & w/c on paper) by Redoute

Monasteries of St Barlaam and Meteoron, Greece
Monasteries of St Barlaam and Meteoron, Meteoron Rocks, Northern Greece Date: 1901

Lindisfarne Priory, Holy Island, Northumberland (colour photo)
3094980 Lindisfarne Priory, Holy Island, Northumberland (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lindisfarne Priory, Holy Island, Northumberland)

Gateway, Walsingham Abbey (b / w photo)
3094955 Gateway, Walsingham Abbey (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gateway, Walsingham Abbey. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

St Osyths Abbey, Essex (colour photo)
3094906 St Osyths Abbey, Essex (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Osyths Abbey, Essex. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

How Henry VIII had the Monks turned out of the Monasteries (engraving)
3101951 How Henry VIII had the Monks turned out of the Monasteries (engraving) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info)

Great Hall, Charterhouse (b / w photo)
3091260 Great Hall, Charterhouse (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Hall, Charterhouse. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Capuchin Monastery at Amalfi from the beach, with additions by a Borbone pupil
1108790 The Capuchin Monastery at Amalfi from the beach, with additions by a Borbone pupil (pencil & w/c on paper) by Gigante, Giacinto (1806-76); 20.2x25.3 cm; Private Collection; Abbott and Holder

King Henry VIII of England celebrating May Day with his first queen Catherine of Aragon, circa 1509. He is dressed in anachronistic Victorian outfit of top hat, coat, chain breeches and boots

Ashram, Ashrams series, 1931 (tempera on canvas)
5642641 Ashram, Ashrams series, 1931 (tempera on canvas) by Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947); 117.2A--74 cm; Nicholas Roerich Museum, New York; eNicholas Roerich Museum; Russian, out of copyright

Monastery, Sissu, 1932 (tempera on canvas)
5642688 Monastery, Sissu, 1932 (tempera on canvas) by Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947); 29A--40.4 cm; Nicholas Roerich Museum, New York; eNicholas Roerich Museum; Russian, out of copyright

Monastery in Tsang Province, Tibet, 1936 (tempera on cardboard)
5642760 Monastery in Tsang Province, Tibet, 1936 (tempera on cardboard) by Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947); 30.3A--45.8 cm; Nicholas Roerich Museum, New York; eNicholas Roerich Museum; Russian

Shekar Dzong, 1933 (tempera on canvas)
5642728 Shekar Dzong, 1933 (tempera on canvas) by Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947); 60.7A--96.5 cm; Nicholas Roerich Museum, New York; eNicholas Roerich Museum; Russian, out of copyright

It was in the monasteries that books were written and copied, from English Literature pub
3949279 It was in the monasteries that books were written and copied, from English Literature pub.by T C & EC Jack, c.1920 (colour litho) by Skelton, J. R

The Capuchin Church and Monastery at Peckham (engraving)
605129 The Capuchin Church and Monastery at Peckham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Capuchin Church and Monastery at Peckham)

The Buddhist Archbishop of Burmah receiving Sir Frederick Roberts in the Monastery at Mandalay (engraving)
728681 The Buddhist Archbishop of Burmah receiving Sir Frederick Roberts in the Monastery at Mandalay (engraving) by English School

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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.