Abbot Collection (page 6)

Edmund, King of England, Martyr; Presentation of the Virgin; St. Columba; St. Cecil

Sts. Vitus, Modestus, & Crescentia;Sts. Julitta & Quiricus;St
Sts. Vitus, Modestus, & Crescentia; Sts. Julitta & Quiricus; St. Avitus, Abbot; St. E

St. Mary of Mont Carmel; St. Raineldis; St. Alexis; St. Arnold of Metz

Fowell General Purpose Engine 93, The Abbot
Maker: Fowell & Co. of St. Ives Type: General Purpose Engine Number: 93 Built: 1904 Registration: CE 7894 Cylinders: Single Nhp: 7 Name: The Abbot Date: 1970s

The Gateway, Waltham Abbey, Essex, England, the sole remains of the important main entrance to the Abbey and the Abbots house. Date: 11th century

The Abbots Kitchen, beside the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey, the first Christian Sanctuary in Britain. A woman plays with a cat on a lawn! Date: 1930s

Saint Anthony the Great, 1638. Creator: Ribera, Jose, de (1591-1652)
Saint Anthony the Great, 1638. Found in the collection of Fondazione De Vito

Abbot, from the Dance of Death, 1651. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Abbot, from the Dance of Death, 1651

Michel de Marolles, 1657. Creator: Robert Nanteuil
Michel de Marolles, 1657

Amador Jean-Baptiste de Vignerod, abbe de Richelieu. Creator: Jean Morin
Amador Jean-Baptiste de Vignerod, abbe de Richelieu

Jean Duvergier de Hauranne, abbe de Saint-Cyran. Creator: Jean Morin
Jean Duvergier de Hauranne, abbe de Saint-Cyran

Portrait of Le Pere Yves, 1677. Creator: Claude Mellan
Portrait of Le Pere Yves, 1677

Portrait of Charles d Orleans, Abbe of Rothelin, 1744-49. 1744-49
Portrait of Charles d Orleans, Abbe of Rothelin, 1744-49

Portrait of Francois Le Bloy, 1760-92. 1760-92. Creator: Nicolas de Launay
Portrait of Francois Le Bloy, 1760-92

Henri Breuil (1877-1961), often referred to as Abbe Breuil. French Catholic priest, archaeologist, anthropologist, ethnologist and geologist. Portrait

Provident Retreat, Abbots Langley
Opening of the booksellers Provident Retreat, Abbots Langley. Date: 1846

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

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England, East Sussex, Battle, Abbots Great Hall and Library next to the Abbey

The Village, Widdecombe-in-the-Moor, Newton Abbot, Dartmoor, Devon, England. Date: 1945

Yorkshire Hieroglyphics, Plate 3, March 13, 1809. March 13, 1809
Yorkshire Hieroglyphics, Plate 3, March 13, 1809

Saint Anthony the Abbot in the Wilderness, ca. 1435. Creator: Master of the Osservanza Triptych
Saint Anthony the Abbot in the Wilderness, ca. 1435

Yong Zin Khon Shogpel: Seventh Abbot of Ngor Monastary, 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Yong Zin Khon Shogpel: Seventh Abbot of Ngor Monastary, 16th century

Bifolium with Christ in Majesty in an Initial A, from an Antiphonary, ca. 1405. Creator: Unknown
Bifolium with Christ in Majesty in an Initial A, from an Antiphonary, ca. 1405

Portrait of Jnanatapa Attended by Lamas and Mahasiddhas, ca. 1350. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Jnanatapa Attended by Lamas and Mahasiddhas, ca. 1350

Portrait of the Indian Monk Atisha, early to mid-12th century. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of the Indian Monk Atisha, early to mid-12th century

The Norman Tower, 1898. Creator: Unknown
The Norman Tower, 1898. Norman tower at Bury St Edmunds, principal gateway into Bury St Edmunds medieval abbey, built 1120 -1148 under Abbot Anselm but damaged later and rebuilt in stages from 1361

Olivet, (1682-1768), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Olivet, (1682-1768), 1830. Pierre-Joseph Thoulier d Olivet, Abbot of Olivet (1682-1768) French abbot, writer, grammarian and translator

The Temptation of Saint Anthony, First Half of 16th cen Creator: Wellens de Cock
The Temptation of Saint Anthony, First Half of 16th cen.. Private Collection

J. Hamilton, (1512-1571), 1830. Creator: Unknown
J. Hamilton, (1512-1571), 1830. John Hamilton (1512-1571) Scottish prelate and politician, illegitimate son of The 1st Earl of Arran, a monk and Abbot of Paisley, cadinal and archbishop

The Reichenau Crozier, 1351, (1881). Creator: Frederick Albert Slocombe
The Reichenau Crozier, 1351, (1881). Etching of a copper gilt crozier made in the mid 14th century, probably at Konstanz in Germany

Abbot, (1562-1633), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Abbot, (1562-1633), 1830. George Abbot (1562-1633) English Archbishop of Canterbury 1611-1633, fourth Chancellor of Trinity College, Dublin, from 1612-1633

Bannockburn: The Abbot of Inchaffray Blessing The Scots Before The Battle, (1314), 1890. Maurice of Inchaffray, chaplain at the Battle of Bannockburn

Portrait of Guido Guersi, 1513-1515, (1943). Creator: Matthias Gruenewald
Portrait of Guido Guersi, 1513-1515, (1943). Guersi (died 1516) was an Italian cleric, and was abbot of the monastery at Issenheim in Germany. Drawing in the Stadtschloss, Weimar, Germany

Dunstan dragging King Edwy from his Consort Queen Ethelgiva on his Coronation Day, 1773. King Edwy (died 959) is returned to the banquet following his coronation from his Consort

A Hermit Praying in the Ruins of a Roman Temple, ca 1760. Artist: Robert, Hubert
A Hermit Praying in the Ruins of a Roman Temple, ca 1760. Found in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

A Buddhist Abbot, 1910. Creator: Herbert Ponting
A Buddhist Abbot, 1910. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. [Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1910]

El Cantar del Mio Cid (The Song of the Cid). Manuscript. Fol. Per Abbat, 1307

Letter of Cesario, abbot of Santa Cecilia de Montserrat, notifying the Pope of Rome, John XIII, thas has been ordained archbishop of Tarragona

Basin for oil in marble, with the decoration of an abbot, from Escalo, Pallars Sobirà
Basin for oil in marble, with the decoration of an abbot, from Escalo, Pallars Sobira

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

Saint Dominic of Silos enthroned as abbot, by Bartolome Bermejo

Houses of Convocation, London, c1623. Two views of the Houses of Convocation assembled in Westminster Abbey or possibly St Pauls Cathedral

Samuel, First Viscount Hood, (c1794?). Artist: Lemuel Francis Abbot
Samuel, First Viscount Hood, (c1794?). Full length portrait showing him leaning against a cannon. In the background on the sea are two ships engaged in battle and another washed up on the beach

La Romaine Aristocratique, 1789
La Romaine Aristocratique, pub. 1789 (hand coloured engraving)

A Birds eye view from the Convent of the Camalpoli, 1776
A Birds eye view from the Convent of the Camalpoli, Plate XVII, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

Saint Bartholomew the Apostle. Found in the Collection of Accademia di San Luca

Bartholomew the Apostle and the Prophet Joel, 1492-1495. Found in the Collection of Apostolic Palace, Vatican

Saint Bartholomew and Saint Thomas, 1577. Found in the collection of Monasterio de El Escorial

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"From Saint John Climacus to Young Trainspotters: Exploring the Abbot's Journey" Discover the fascinating world of abbots through time and diverse cultures. Let us embark on a journey that takes us from the ancient Mount Sinai to modern-day Newton Abbot, exploring various depictions of this revered figure. At the top rung of his Ladder of Heavenly Ascent, we find Saint John Climacus, an influential abbot who lived in the 6th century. His teachings continue to inspire spiritual seekers even today. In Tsukioka Yoshitoshi's artwork "Fudo Myoo Threatening a Novice, " we witness a different side of an abbot-novice relationship. This late 19th-century piece portrays a powerful abbot guiding and challenging his disciple towards enlightenment. Fast forward to 1926 in Newton Abbot, where young trainspotters eagerly observe passing locomotives. Little do they know that centuries ago, monks at nearby Ely Cathedral dedicated their lives to prayer and contemplation under the guidance of their wise abbot. Speaking of Ely Cathedral, it stands as a testament to architectural grandeur and monastic tradition. Within its walls, countless abbots have led their communities in worship and reflection throughout history. Gregor Mendel may not be commonly associated with abbots but this Austrian botanist was indeed one. Known as the father of genetics, he conducted groundbreaking experiments while serving as an abbot at St. Thomas' Abbey in Brno during the mid-19th century. Artistic representations also shed light on abbots' influence beyond monastery walls. In Arnold Bocklin's painting "Saint Anthony Preaching to Fish, " we see how even aquatic creatures were captivated by an abbot's words. El Greco's masterpiece "Saint Bartholomew" showcases yet another aspect – an abbot turned saint depicted with profound spirituality and grace.