Friars Collection (page 5)

Benedictine abbot, Germany, 16th century. 1867 (engraving)
7234953 Benedictine abbot, Germany, 16th century. 1867 (engraving) by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Benedictine abbot, Germany, 16th century)

The Jesuits Welcomed by the Recollets in 1625 (colour litho)
CHT187789 The Jesuits Welcomed by the Recollets in 1625 (colour litho) by Jefferys, Charles William (1869-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Monks led by German Dominican friar Johann Tetzel selling indulgences to the people of Saxony to release them
7148067 Monks led by German Dominican friar Johann Tetzel selling indulgences to the people of Saxony to release them from punishment for their sins, early 16th Century (engraving) by Haberlin

Oliver Twist, Affording an explanation of more mysteries than one (litho)
7186883 Oliver Twist, Affording an explanation of more mysteries than one (litho) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oliver Twist)

Friars and Nuns, c. 1934 (pastel on paper)
873169 Friars and Nuns, c.1934 (pastel on paper) by Ramos Martinez, Alfredo (1871-1946); 59.06 x87.31 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; © San Diego Museum of Art; Museum purchase

St. Anthonys Death, School of the Saint, 1513 (fresco)
2196164 St. Anthonys Death, School of the Saint, 1513 (fresco) by Tessari, Girolamo (c.1480-after 1561); Basilica of Saint Anthony, Padua, Italy; (add.info.: Padova)

St Thomas Aquinas, 1634 (painting)
7074973 St Thomas Aquinas, 1634 (painting) by Nicolas, Antoine (17th century); Notre Dame, Paris, France; (add.info.: Saint Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274), by Anthony Nicholas, 1648

Altar, Cathedral ND of Bayeux, 1771
7135032 Altar, Cathedral ND of Bayeux, 1771 by Caffieri, Philippe (1714-1774); Bayeux, Normandy, France; (add.info.: Cathedral of Our Lady of Bayeux 18th Bronze Altar by Philippe Caffiery Lainee 1771)

Bonze monk or Fo priest, 18th century. 1822 (engraving)
7234161 Bonze monk or Fo priest, 18th century. 1822 (engraving) by Alexander, William (1767-1816) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bonze monk or Fo priest, 18th century)

Foundation of the Abbey of St Gallen, Switzerland (engraving)
7147954 Foundation of the Abbey of St Gallen, Switzerland (engraving) by Knille, Otto (1832-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Foundation of the Abbey of St Gallen, Switzerland)

Saint Rufinian, Cathedral of Our Lady of Bayeux
7134933 Saint Rufinian, Cathedral of Our Lady of Bayeux. by Panchet, Frederic (called Bellerose) (1812-1895); Bayeux, Normandy, France; (add.info.: Cathedral of Our Lady of Bayeux Saint Rufinian)

On the threshold of the Protestant Reformation: monks studying (engraving)
7148063 On the threshold of the Protestant Reformation: monks studying (engraving) by Lindenschmidt, Wilhelm von (1829-95); Private Collection; (add.info)

Peter the Hermit preaching the First Crusade in northern France, 1095 (engraving)
7147868 Peter the Hermit preaching the First Crusade in northern France, 1095 (engraving) by Vanaise, Gustave (1854-1902); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Baby proclaiming the innocence of the Mother, the Northern wall, School of the Saint
2195574 The Baby proclaiming the innocence of the Mother, the Northern wall, School of the Saint, detail of 2195188 and 2195385

Rising Of The Moon(Pat Eddery) Wins Grey Friars Maiden Stks 27 March 1997 Date: 27 March 1997

Martin Luther preaching in the open air in Mohra, Thuringia, Germany (engraving)
7148068 Martin Luther preaching in the open air in Mohra, Thuringia, Germany (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ekkehard and the monks of Reichenau Abbey, Germany (engraving)
7147970 Ekkehard and the monks of Reichenau Abbey, Germany (engraving) by Keller, Ferdinand (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ekkehard and the monks of Reichenau Abbey, Germany)

Saint Francis Adoring the Infant Christ (red chalk, pen and brown ink, brown wash)
6436371 Saint Francis Adoring the Infant Christ (red chalk, pen and brown ink, brown wash) by Reni, Guido (1575-1642); 15.6x24.4 cm; Private Collection

Pages from a medieval book of hours (chromolitho)
7173035 Pages from a medieval book of hours (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pages from a medieval book of hours)

Il Pecorone: Day XXIV, Novel II, The Death of Corso Donati (litho)
7182500 Il Pecorone: Day XXIV, Novel II, The Death of Corso Donati (litho) by Hughes, Edward Robert (1851-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Day XXIV, Novel II, The Death of Corso Donati)

Chapter house in the time of King Henry VII (engraving)
7200094 Chapter house in the time of King Henry VII (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chapter house in the time of King Henry VII)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Anachorete; Anchorite; Anachoret (engraving)
7194670 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Anachorete; Anchorite; Anachoret (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anachorete; Anchorite; Anachoret)

Ballet (oil on canvas)
OVR328435 Ballet (oil on canvas) by Bergslien, Nils (1853-1928); 69x100.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Chaucers Canterbury Tales: The Friar (colour litho)
7155656 Chaucers Canterbury Tales: The Friar (colour litho) by Kirk, Maria Louise (1860-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Friar)

Habits of Antient Religious Orders (engraving)
7170506 Habits of Antient Religious Orders (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Habits of Antient Religious Orders)

In a Carthusian Convent (engraving)
7161669 In a Carthusian Convent (engraving) by Kaulbach, Hermann (1846-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: In a Carthusian Convent)

A Monk of the Screw unscrews Mr Delanys courage (engraving)
7159699 A Monk of the Screw unscrews Mr Delanys courage (engraving) by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Monk of the Screw unscrews Mr Delanys courage)

First Crusade, 1096-1099 (engraving)
7149544 First Crusade, 1096-1099 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Histoire de France en Estampes)

Sermon of St Anthony of Padua to the fishes (engraving)
7147676 Sermon of St Anthony of Padua to the fishes (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sermon of St Anthony of Padua to the fishes)

St Patrick converting the Irish to Christianity (engraving)
7150844 St Patrick converting the Irish to Christianity (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Patrick converting the Irish to Christianity)

The Venerable Bede (colour litho)
7190976 The Venerable Bede (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Venerable Bede)

Il Pecorone: Day XXIII, Novel II, A Timely Rescue (litho)
7182498 Il Pecorone: Day XXIII, Novel II, A Timely Rescue (litho) by Hughes, Edward Robert (1851-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Day XXIII, Novel II, A Timely Rescue)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Religieux; Friar; Monch (engraving)
7197367 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Religieux; Friar; Monch (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Religieux; Friar; Monch)

Rector of the University of Paris and a procession of monks of the Abbey of Saint-Victor, 15th Century (engraving)
7185763 Rector of the University of Paris and a procession of monks of the Abbey of Saint-Victor, 15th Century (engraving) by French School

George Lesley of Monymusk, Scottish Franciscan monk (engraving)
7185533 George Lesley of Monymusk, Scottish Franciscan monk (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Lesley of Monymusk (d1637)

The Baptism of Clovis, c. 1500 (oil on panel)
7207093 The Baptism of Clovis, c. 1500 (oil on panel) by Master of St. Giles, (fl.1490-1510); 61.5x45.5 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Robin Hood and the Friar (colour litho)
7181953 Robin Hood and the Friar (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robin Hood and the Friar)

King James the Fifth (engraving)
7183671 King James the Fifth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King James the Fifth)

Cistercian monks working in the fields of a monastery farm (engraving)
7147960 Cistercian monks working in the fields of a monastery farm (engraving) by Riefstahl, Ludwig Friedrich Wilhelm (1827-88); Private Collection; (add.info)

Detail of an ornamental letter in a 14th century manuscript. Duns Scotus lecturing his students, 14th century (vellum)
5320753 Detail of an ornamental letter in a 14th century manuscript. Duns Scotus lecturing his students, 14th century (vellum) by English School, (14th century); Cambridge University Library

Salle des copistes au moyen age (engraving)
7162718 Salle des copistes au moyen age (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salle des copistes au moyen age)

Origins of Christian monasteries in Europe (engraving)
7150840 Origins of Christian monasteries in Europe (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Origins of Christian monasteries in Europe)

Australia: At New Norcia (b / w photo)
7171464 Australia: At New Norcia (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At New Norcia)

Columbus and the Monks (colour litho)
7193319 Columbus and the Monks (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Columbus and the Monks)

An olive orchard in Southern Portugal (litho)
7170957 An olive orchard in Southern Portugal (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An olive orchard in Southern Portugal)

Monks Conversing on a Coastal Path, 1868 (oil on canvas)
6619433 Monks Conversing on a Coastal Path, 1868 (oil on canvas) by Gianni, Girolamo (1837-95); 48.8x72.3 cm; Private Collection

German book trade in the 16th Century (engraving)
7148061 German book trade in the 16th Century (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: German book trade in the 16th Century)

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"Friars: Guardians of Faith, Compassion, and Community" they have long been revered as spiritual leaders and exemplars of selflessness. Inspired by the teachings of Saint Francis of Assisi, these devoted individuals dedicate their lives to serving others and spreading love in various corners of the world. From Ramon Llull's Breviculum Codex miniature in Baden to the Cricket matches held in Coventry, they have left an indelible mark on history. Their influence extends beyond religious contexts; they have also inspired great works of art like "The Temptation of Saint Anthony" by Hieronymus Bosch or Francisco Goya's Plate 80 from Los Caprichos. John Of God, a Portuguese religious figure known for his acts of charity and healing, embodies the spirit that drives many friars. His legacy continues to inspire countless individuals today. In Abbeville, France stands the Abbey of Saint Riquier—a testament to the enduring presence and impact they have had throughout centuries. Its grandeur serves as a reminder that faith can transcend time and space. While some may associate friars with solemnity and devotion they can not without moments of leisure. Whether it be playing pool or fishing together like Friar Shot Pool Fishing suggests, these men find joy even amidst their sacred duties. Thomas Becket washing the feet of beggars showcases another facet—humility. This act symbolizes how friars embrace all members of society regardless of social status or background. Capuchin Friars like Francesco Di Paolo continue this tradition today through their commitment to poverty alleviation efforts worldwide. Their tireless work reminds us that compassion knows no boundaries. Even structures such as Grey Friar's Tower in Richmond serve as tangible reminders—silent witnesses—to centuries-old traditions upheld by dedicated friar communities around the globe. Friars embody a timeless dedication to spirituality while actively engaging with society at large.