Monastic Collection (page 7)

Monte Cassino (w / c on paper)
AGN271116 Monte Cassino (w/c on paper) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; English, out of copyright

Windows in the Hall of the Monastery, Cluny, from Examples of the Municipal
BAL140606 Windows in the Hall of the Monastery, Cluny, from Examples of the Municipal, Commercial, and Street Architecture of France and Italy from the 12th to the 15th Century

In a Secluded Monastery, 1915 (oil on canvas)
DSA149126 In a Secluded Monastery, 1915 (oil on canvas) by Nesterov, Mikhail Vasilievich (1862-1942); 76.5x120 cm; Odessa Fine Arts Museum, Ukraine; eOdessa Art Museum; Russian, out of copyright

Kirkstall Abbey from the South-East, 1899 (engraving)
LMG148387 Kirkstall Abbey from the South-East, 1899 (engraving) by Haig, Axel (1835-1921); 67x47.5 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; eLeeds Museums and Galleries; Swedish

General view of the abbey exterior on Monastery Hill (b / w photo)
ALI168307 General view of the abbey exterior on Monastery Hill (b/w photo) by Italian School; Abbey of Monte Cassino, Cassino, Italy; (add.info.: founded by St)

Dominican Monk at his Desk, from the Cycle of Forty Illustrious Members of
KAB146155 Dominican Monk at his Desk, from the Cycle of Forty Illustrious Members of the Dominican Order, in the Chapterhouse, 1342 (fresco) by Tommaso da Modena (1325-76); San Nicolo, Treviso

The Saint Prophesizes to Totila King of the Goths, detail from the Life of Saint Benedict
BEN130904 The Saint Prophesizes to Totila King of the Goths, detail from the Life of Saint Benedict (c.480-c550), in the Sacristy, 1387 (fresco) by Spinello or Spinelli

The Heavy Stone, detail from the Life of St Benedict (c. 480-c
BEN130901 The Heavy Stone, detail from the Life of St Benedict (c.480-c.550), in the Sacristy, 1387 (fresco) by Spinello or Spinelli, Aretino Luca (c.1340-1410); San Miniato al Monte, Florence

Interior view of the church, founded in 1150 (photo)
MAE177361 Interior view of the church, founded in 1150 (photo) by Spanish School; Monasterio de la Oliva, near Carcastillo, Navarra

The Library (photo)
MAE174400 The Library (photo) by Prandtauer, Jakob (1660-1726); Melk Abbey, Austria; ePaul Maeyaert; Austrian, out of copyright

A Buddhist monks robe, patched;kesa eAoe£s, Edo period, 1615-1868 (silk)
3960745 A Buddhist monks robe, patched; kesa eoe£ s, Edo period, 1615-1868 (silk) by Japanese School; 186x112.5 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; Freer Gallery of Art

Cloister of the Dominican Monastery, Dubrovnik (oil on panel)
1217754 Cloister of the Dominican Monastery, Dubrovnik (oil on panel) by Jamieson, Alexander (1873-1937); 36x45 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Scottish

Franciscan monastic seals (litho)
5208240 Franciscan monastic seals (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Franciscan monastic seals)

Ms. New Coll 380, f13r. The antiquities of the Cathedral Church of Saint Mary, Carlisle
833721 Ms. New Coll 380, f13r. The antiquities of the Cathedral Church of Saint Mary, Carlisle, drawn by Robert Carlile, 1795 (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Carlile

Four Dominican Monks at their Desks, from the cycle of
KAB146337 Four Dominican Monks at their Desks, from the cycle of Forty Illustrious Members of the Dominican Order, in the Chapterhouse, 1342 (fresco) by Tommaso da Modena (1325-76); San Nicolo

A Room in the Convent of the Petits Augustins (w / c on paper)
XIR143826 A Room in the Convent of the Petits Augustins (w/c on paper) by Vauzelle, Jean Lubin (1776-c.1837); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The Mendicant Friar. Creator: Hans Holbein the Younger
The Mendicant Friar

Saint Paul and the Franciscan Friar, dated 1517. Creator: Agostino Veneziano
Saint Paul and the Franciscan Friar, dated 1517

Hospice du Grand St Bernard on the Great St Bernard Pass, Switzerland. A hospice for travellers was founded in 1049 and named after Saint Bernard of Menthon

WESTMINSTER SCHOOL
Westminster School, Deans Yard, Westminster, London. The school was founded by Queen Elizabeth I in 1560, on the site of a former medieval monastic school. Date: 1960s

MONASTIC CHARITY, DUTCH
Monks dispensing charity at the St Catharina gasthuis (guest house) at Arnhem, Netherlands. Date: circa 14th century

Monk Mathematicians
Monastic mathematicians : until the creation of universities, monastic establishments were the centres of learning Date: 13th century

BROTHERHOODS ACCOUNTS
Settlement of accounts by the brotherhood of Charite-Dieu and Notre Dame of the recovery of Rouen Date: 1466

Monks at Dinner
Friday Though they have vowed to eat no meat on Friday, monks are allowed plenty of wine with their Friday meal of fish

RC ENTICING NUNS 1851
How the Roman Catholics entice innocent girls into convents - letting them take the veil, and appropriating their money - an example of anti-Catholic feeling in Victorian England Date: 1851

MONK COPYING A MS
A monk copies a manuscript Date: 15th century

MONK COPYING, 15TH CENT
A 15th century monk copies a manuscript Date: 15th century

Monks wearing monastical Habits
Monastical habits Date: 12th century

Abbot Elfnoth presents prayer book to monks
Abbot Elfnoth presents a book of prayer to the Monastery of Saint Augustin. Date: 10th century

Gate of St. Johns Abbey, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Gate of St. Johns Abbey, 1898. 15th-century gatehouse at Colchester Abbey, a Benedictine monastic institution in Colchester, Essex, founded in 1095

St. Davids Cathedral and the College, from the North-East, 1898. Creator: Unknown
St. Davids Cathedral and the College, from the North-East, 1898. Final resting place of Saint David, Waless patron saint, the present cathedral was begun in 1181

1. The Valley of Glendalough. 2. In Glendalough. 1898. Creator: Unknown
1. The Valley of Glendalough. 2. In Glendalough. 1898. Glendalough, a glacial valley in County Wicklow, Ireland, renowned for an Early Medieval monastic settlement founded in the 6th century by St

Ruins of the Guesten Hall, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Ruins of the Guesten Hall, 1898. Guesten monastic guest hall, built c1320 at Worcester cathedral underwent plans for renovations by architect, George Street in 1854

Corridor in the Asylum, 1889 (oil over black chalk on pink laid ( Ingres )
3432904 Corridor in the Asylum, 1889 (oil over black chalk on pink laid (" Ingres" ) paper) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); 65.1x49.1 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

St. Brendan of Ireland, mural from the crypt, c. 1480-1540 (fresco)
XIR315981 St. Brendan of Ireland, mural from the crypt, c.1480-1540 (fresco) by Flemish School; St. Bavo Cathedral, Ghent

Interior view of the cloister from the chapter house (photo)
XIR229532 Interior view of the cloister from the chapter house (photo) by French School, (12th century); Fontenay Abbey, Montbard, Burgundy

Monastery of St John the Theologian, Patmos
View toward the Monastery of Saint John the Theologian (also called Monastery of Saint John the Divine) - a Greek Orthodox monastery founded in 1088 at Chora on the island of Patmos, Greece

Pistoia, Tuscany - Conservatorio di San Giovanni Battista
Pistoia, Tuscany, Italy - View of the interior of the Conservatorio di San Giovanni Battista. Date: 1901

Italy - Venice Lagoon - San Lazzaro degli Armeni
Italy, Estuario, San Lazzaro degli Armeni is a small island in the Venetian Lagoon which has been home to the monastery of the Mekhitarists, an Armenian Catholic congregation, since 1717

Casentino, Tuscany, Italy - La Chiesa di Camaldoli (Church of the Monastery of Camaldoli). Date: circa 1909

Capital with polychromed stone sculpture representing the abbot of Camprodon with the monastic community, it comes from the monastery of Sant Pere de Camprodon

Ireland, County Wicklow, Glendalough, ancient monastic settlement started by St. Kevin, Celtic cross and Round Tower

St. Johns Gate, Clerkenwell, 1929. From Old London, A Series of 25 Willss Cigarettes cards. [W.D. & H.O. Wills, London, 1929]

Penshurst Place, Kent - Lord De L Isle and Dudley, 1910. Penshurst Place is a historic building near Tonbridge, Kent, and was the birthplace of the great Elizabethan poet, courtier and soldier

The Old St. Thomass Hospital in Bermondsey, which replaced the earlier monastic buildings in 1701, and was sold in 1862, c1854, (1912). From London - South of the Thames, by Sir Walter Besant

Lectern, c15th century?, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Lectern, c15th century?, (1843). This item was dragged out of the lake at Newstead c 1750. It is believed to have been thrown into the lake at the time when the dissolution of the monasteries was

View of a monastic settlement, 10th century
View of a monastic settlement, chapel, and Muiredachs cross from the top of the Celtic round tower, 10th century

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"Exploring the Monastic World: From Naughty Nuns to Drunk Monks" Step into a fascinating world life as we delve into the intriguing history and captivating stories behind these iconic hints. "Naughty Nuns": Uncover scandalous tales and secret affairs that took place within the walls of monasteries, challenging traditional perceptions. "Fountains Abbey N950001": Discover the grandeur of Fountains Abbey, an architectural masterpiece nestled amidst breathtaking landscapes. "Horses pulling cart IC086_019": Witness the daily routines of monks as they relied on horses to transport goods in their secluded communities. "Castle Acre Priory J940262": Immerse yourself in medieval times at Castle Acre Priory, where echoes of ancient prayers still resonate through its ruins. "Monk Spanks Nun 17C": Unearth a peculiar historical artifact that sheds light on unconventional disciplinary practices within religious orders during the 17th century. "The Nave at St Augustine's Abbey J990018": Stand in awe before the magnificent nave at St Augustine's Abbey, once a thriving center for spiritual devotion and worship. "Byland Abbey J940485" & "Fountains Abbey J940477": Marvel at two majestic abbeys that stand as testaments to human ingenuity and dedication throughout centuries past. "Stone Stairway, Skellig Michael, Skellig Islands, County Kerry, Ireland": Ascend stone stairways carved into cliffs on Skellig Michael Island – witness firsthand how monks sought solitude in remote locations to deepen their connection with God. "Lindisfarne Priory J880141" & Thornholme Priory J890422: Explore Lindisfarne Priory and Thornholme Priory – remnants of sacred spaces where monks devoted themselves to prayer against stunning coastal backdrops. "DRUNK MONK".