Anchorite Collection

Heavenly Ladder of Saint John Climacus, 12th century. Found in the Collection of Saint Catherines Monastery, Mount Sinai, Egypt

Saint Jerome in his Study, ca 1475. Artist: Antonello da Messina (ca 1430-1479)
Saint Jerome in his Study, ca 1475. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Saint Martin and a beggar, after 1650. Found in the collection of National Gallery, Prague

Saint Jerome, ca 1606. Found in the Collection of Galleria Borghese, Rome

Saint Jerome in his Cell, ca 1608. Found in the Collection of St. Johns Co-Cathedral, Valletta, Malta

Saint John the Forerunner with Saint John Climacus and Saint Theodore Stratelates, after 1571. Found in the Collection of State Open-air Museum of History, Architecture and Art, Pskov

Saint Anthony Preaching to the Fish. Artist: Bocklin, Arnold (1827-1901)
Saint Anthony Preaching to the Fish. Found in the collection of Kunsthaus Zurich

The Virgin and Child with Saints Anthony Abbot and George, c. 1440. Artist: Pisanello, Antonio (1395-1455)
The Virgin and Child with Saints Anthony Abbot and George, c. 1440. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Anchorite by Laurie Tayler
A lone male bather reads a newspaper on a jetty, unaware that he is the focus of every woman on the beach. Date: 1927

The Vision of Saint Bernard , c.1490-1495. Creator: Perugino (ca. 1450-1523)
The Vision of Saint Bernard , c.1490-1495. Found in the Collection of the Alte Pinakothek, Munich.

Two panels of an altar: Temptation of Saint Anthony, Saint Jerome in a landscape. Private Collection

The Vision of Saint Jerome, 1619-1620. Creator: Guercino (1591-1666)
The Vision of Saint Jerome, 1619-1620. Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Madonna in Glory with Saint Mary Magdalene, Saint Bernard and Angels, Last quarter of 15th century. Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Saint John the Baptist, ca 1624-1625. Creator: Valentin de Boullogne (1591-1632)
Saint John the Baptist, ca 1624-1625. Found in the collection of the Musee de l'Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

The Temptation of Saint Anthony (Triptych). Detail, c. 1500. Creator: Bosch, Hieronymus (c. 1450-1516)
The Temptation of Saint Anthony (Triptych). Detail, c. 1500. Found in the collection of the Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga, Lisbon

The Temptation of Saint Anthony (Triptych). Detail, c. 1500. Creator: Bosch, Hieronymus (c. 1450-1516)
The Temptation of Saint Anthony (Triptych). Detail, c. 1500. Found in the collection of the Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga, Lisbon

The Temptation of Saint Anthony (Triptych), c. 1500. Creator: Bosch, Hieronymus (c. 1450-1516)
The Temptation of Saint Anthony (Triptych), c. 1500. Found in the collection of the Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga, Lisbon

Die Versuchung des heiligen Antonius, ca 1595-1605. Creator: Swanenburgh, Jacob Isaacszoon van (1571-1638)
Die Versuchung des heiligen Antonius, ca 1595-1605. Found in the collection of the Kunstkammer Georg Laue

Saints Antony the Hermit and Lucy, ca 1470. Creator: Crivelli, Carlo (c. 1435-c. 1495)
Saints Antony the Hermit and Lucy, ca 1470. Found in the collection of the Muzeum Narodowe, Krakow

Miracle of Saint Dominic (Saint Dominic resurrects Napoleone Orsini), ca 1365. Creator: Anonymous
Miracle of Saint Dominic (Saint Dominic resurrects Napoleone Orsini), ca 1365. Found in the collection of the Musei Vaticani in Viale Vaticano, Rome

Saint Bernard Crushing a Demon, 1563. Creator: Venusti, Marcello (1512/15-1579)
Saint Bernard Crushing a Demon, 1563. Found in the collection of the Musei Vaticani in Viale Vaticano, Rome

Saint Jerome in his Study, 1445-1446. Creator: Colantonio, Niccolò Antonio (ca 1420-ca 1460)
Saint Jerome in his Study, 1445-1446. Found in the collection of the Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

Saint Dominic. Creator: Titian (1488-1576)
Saint Dominic. Found in the collection of the Galleria Borghese, Rome

The Crucifixion between Saints Jerome and Christopher, c. 1473-1475. Creator: Pinturicchio, Bernardino (1454-1513)
The Crucifixion between Saints Jerome and Christopher, c. 1473-1475. Found in the collection of the Galleria Borghese, Rome

Saint Jerome, 1470-1472. Creator: Ercole de Roberti, (Ercole Ferrarese) (c. 1450-1496)
Saint Jerome, 1470-1472. Found in the Collection of the Fondazione Cini, Venezia

Saint Jerome, 1470-1472. Creator: Ercole de Roberti, (Ercole Ferrarese) (c. 1450-1496)
Saint Jerome, 1470-1472. Found in the Collection of the Fondazione Cini, Venezia

The Temptation of Saint Anthony, Early 17th cen. Creator: Tintoretto, Domenico (1560-1635)
The Temptation of Saint Anthony, Early 17th cen. Private Collection

The Temptation of Saint Anthony, Early 17th cen. Creator: Tintoretto, Domenico (1560-1635)
The Temptation of Saint Anthony, Early 17th cen. Private Collection

Saint John the Baptist and Saint Catherine of Alexandria (From the Cornalba Polyptych), c. 1496. Found in the Collection of the Accademia Carrara, Bergamo

Saint John the Baptist and Saint Catherine of Alexandria (From the Cornalba Polyptych), c. 1496. Found in the Collection of the Accademia Carrara, Bergamo

The penitent Saint Jerome in the desert and The Stoning of Saint Stephen, ca 1526. Found in the Collection of the Accademia Carrara, Bergamo

The penitent Saint Jerome in the desert and The Stoning of Saint Stephen, ca 1526. Found in the Collection of the Accademia Carrara, Bergamo

The Anchorite, 1869. Creator: Mariano Jose Maria Bernardo Fortuny y Carbo
The Anchorite, 1869

Dispute of four Church Fathers on the Immaculate Conception, 1541. Artist: Dossi, Dosso (ca. 1486-1542)
Dispute of four Church Fathers on the Immaculate Conception, 1541. Found in the collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Saint Anthony the Abbot Tormented by Demons. Artist: Desi, Joan (active 1481-1520)
Saint Anthony the Abbot Tormented by Demons. Found in the collection of Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona

The Ladder of Divine Ascent, Mid of 17th cen Artist: Russian icon
The Ladder of Divine Ascent, Mid of 17th cen.. From a private collection

Madonna and Child in glory with the saints Anthony of Padua and Francis, 1530. Found in the collection of the Musei Capitolini, Rome

Staint Jerome (1514), by Albrecht Durer, wood engraving, published 1881
St. Jerome in his Study. Interior of a German bourgeois living room in the early of 16th century. Woodcut engraving after an original (1514) by Albrecht Durer (German painter and engraver)

The Hermit, 1888 (oil on canvas)
SRM96536 The Hermit, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Nesterov, Mikhail Vasilievich (1862-1942); 91x84 cm; State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; eState Russian Museum; Russian, out of copyright

The Anchorites (engraving)
1092644 The Anchorites (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Anchorites, ins Bavon at Ghent)

St. John the Baptist in the Wilderness, c. 1525 (oil on panel)
FIT282834 St. John the Baptist in the Wilderness, c.1525 (oil on panel) by Ortolano (Giovanni Battista Benvenuti) (c.1488-c.1525); 73.7x53.3 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

St. Catherine of Siena (1347-80) (tempera on panel)
BAT192576 St. Catherine of Siena (1347-80) (tempera on panel) by Bartolomeo, Fra (Baccio della Porta) (1472-1517); Museo di San Marco, Florence, Italy; Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; Italian

Isenheim Altarpiece, Saint Anthony the Hermit, c. 1490 (gold paint on wood)
898697 Isenheim Altarpiece, Saint Anthony the Hermit, c.1490 (gold paint on wood) by Hagenauer, Nikolaus (c.1455-1526/28); 167.5x90 cm; Musee d Unterlinden, Colmar

Saint Jerome, ca 1693. Creator: Solimena, Francesco (1657-1747)
Saint Jerome, ca 1693. Found in the collection of State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Bernard of Clairvaux sending monks to daughter houses, Cistercian monks, 1249-1250
Bernard of Clairvaux sending monks to daughter houses, Cistercian monks. From: Expositio in Apocalypsim by Alexander of Bremen, 1249-1250. Found in the collection of Cambridge University Library

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

Saint Jerome (Wing of a triptych), 1530s. Creator: Isenbrant, Adriaen (1490-1551)
Saint Jerome (Wing of a triptych), 1530s. Found in the collection of Szepmuveszeti Muzeum, Budapest

Saint Anna and the infant Christ enthroned between Saints Jerome and Francis, 1541. Found in the collection of Museo Civico, Bassano del Grappa

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"Exploring the Solitude: The Life of an Anchorite" In the captivating painting "Saint Jerome in his Study, " created by Antonello da Messina, we catch a glimpse into the secluded world of an anchorite. This 15th-century artwork portrays Saint Jerome, known for his translation of the Bible, engrossed in deep contemplation within the walls of his study. A similar theme is echoed in "Saint Jerome, " a masterpiece from ca 1606 that showcases this revered saint's devotion to solitude and spiritual reflection. The allure of anchorage extends beyond Saint Jerome alone. In Arnold Bocklin's "Saint Anthony Preaching to the Fish, " we witness another anchorite figure delivering a sermon to aquatic creatures—an allegorical representation of detachment from worldly distractions. Delving further into this reclusive lifestyle, Albrecht Durer's "Saint Jerome in his Cell" offers a more intimate portrayal. Created around 1608, it depicts Saint Jerome immersed in prayer and penance within the confines of his austere cell—a testament to unwavering dedication. The influence and significance attributed to they are evident in works such as "The Virgin and Child with Saints Anthony Abbot and George" by Antonio Pisanello. Painted circa 1440, it highlights how these saints were venerated alongside Mary herself. Moving beyond traditional art forms, Laurie Tayler's thought-provoking sculpture titled "The Anchorite" brings forth contemporary interpretations surrounding seclusion and introspection—inviting viewers to ponder its deeper meaning. Dosso Dossi's intriguing piece titled "Dispute of four Church Fathers on the Immaculate Conception" introduces theological debates among church fathers but also alludes to their potential withdrawal from society as anchorites seeking divine wisdom. Joan Desi's haunting depiction entitled "Saint Anthony the Abbot Tormented by Demons" illustrates not only religious fervor but also the internal struggles faced by anchorites in their quest for spiritual enlightenment.