The Venerable Collection

Louis of Granada
3329961 Louis of Granada; (add.info.: Portrait of Louis of Granada (1505-1588) a Dominican friar. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Venerable Bede Translating the Last Chapter of St John, 1926. Artist: James Doyle Penrose
The Venerable Bede Translating the Last Chapter of St John, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 2: Builders of the Church, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

Lord Viscount Duncans Victory and Admiral De Winter
6200822 Lord Viscount Duncans Victory and Admiral De Winters Resignation on board the Venerable, October 1797 (stipple engraving) by Orme, Daniel (1766-p.1832); 42.6x57.6 cm; The McManus, Dundee

The Victory of Lord Duncan, 1800 (mezzotint)
6200178 The Victory of Lord Duncan, 1800 (mezzotint) by Ward, James (1769-1859); 65x81.5 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: After James Singleton Copley (1738-1815)

Bede, (672-735), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Bede, (672-735), 1830. Saint Beded, (672-735) English Benedictine monk from Northumbria. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R. Griffin and Co. J

Durham Cathedral and Mill. Durham Cathedral, overlooking the River Wear, was begun in 1093. The cathedral was a medieval site of pilgrimage due to the presence of the remains of St Cuthbert

Bedes chair, Jarrow, (c1920). Chair thought to have belonged to the Venerable Bede (673-735 AD). Illustration from Story of the British Nation, Volume I, Walter Hutchinson, (London, c1920s)

The Venerable Bede (c673-735), Anglo-Saxon theologian, scholar and historian, c1584
The Venerable Bede (c673-735), Anglo-Saxon theologian, scholar and historian, 1493. Seen here using a quill pen and a writing slope, Bede was a monk at Jarrow, Northumberland

The Venerable Bede (engraving)
KW268313 The Venerable Bede (engraving) by Cook, J.W. (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bede (673-735); ); Ken Welsh; British, out of copyright

St. Bede (673-735) from Liber Chronicarum by Hartmann Schedel (1440-1514) 1493
XJF139032 St. Bede (673-735) from Liber Chronicarum by Hartmann Schedel (1440-1514) 1493 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by German School, (15th century); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

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"The Venerable Bede: A Legacy of Translation, Victory, and Scholarship" Step back in time to witness the remarkable life and contributions figure known as Bede. From his humble beginnings as an Anglo-Saxon theologian, scholar, and historian in the 7th century to his lasting impact on history, this caption explores various artistic depictions that capture his essence. In James Doyle Penrose's 1926 artwork "The Venerable Bede Translating the Last Chapter of St John, " we see a dedicated scholar engrossed in translating sacred texts. This portrayal highlights Bede's commitment to preserving knowledge for future generations. Moving forward through time, Pierre Toussaint's watercolor on ivory from around 1825 showcases a dignified portrait of Bede. His wise countenance reflects the depth of his intellect and devotion to learning. The mention of Lord Viscount Duncan's victory over Admiral De Winter reminds us that even centuries after his passing, Bede continued to inspire greatness. The mezzotint print "The Victory of Lord Duncan" immortalizes this historic event where bravery triumphed against all odds. As we delve deeper into history with an engraving from c1584 and another from 1493 by unknown artists, it becomes evident that Bede's influence transcended time itself. These images depict him surrounded by books – symbols not only of scholarship but also spiritual enlightenment. Durham Cathedral stands tall as a testament to both faith and architectural brilliance. It serves as a reminder that within its hallowed walls lies one of Britain's most treasured artifacts – Bede's chair from Jarrow Abbey circa 1920s. This simple wooden seat holds immense significance as it is believed to be where he penned many influential works. Finally, Hartmann Schedel’s iconic woodcut illustration from Liber Chronicarum (1493) transports us back further still. Here, Bede's image is immortalized alongside other historical figures.