Habit Collection (page 6)

View fo the Great Cloister with two galleries of the Certosa del Galluzzo, with some Carthusian monks in the foreground Florence Galluzzo, Certosa, Great Cloister Cloister Early Renaissance

View of the Great Cloister of the Carthusian Monastery of Galluzzo, with carthusian monks in the foreground. Florence Galuzzo, Monastery, Great Cloister Cloister Renaissance

View of the Great Cloister of the Certosa del Galluzzo with some Carthusian monks in the foreground Florence Galluzzo, Certosa, Great Cloister Cloister Renaissance

View of the Gallery of the Refectory of the Carthusian Monastery of Galluzzo, with some Carthusian monks in the foreground

Second Chapel of the Cemetry of the Capuchins. Architectonical structure belonging to the Church of Santa Maria della Concezione, in Rome Rome Capuchin Cemetery

Miracle of the Miser's Heart, central detail, bas-relief on the high altar, by Donatello, in the Basilica of Sant'Antonio, Padua Florence Basilica of Sant'Antonio Low Relief, Basrelief

Bas-relief depicting a scene of the life of Arnaldo da Brescia, work of Odoardo Tabacchi. The relief is part of the base of the monument to the priest

Monument to Arnaldo da Brescia, bas-relief on the base, located in Piazzale Arnaldo in Brescia Brescia Piazzale Arnaldo Low Relief, Basrelief Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century

Statue representing St. Francis, work by Niccol dell'Arca inside the Church of St. Dominic, Bologna. Bologna Church of St

Marble tabernacle with the reliquary of the blood of Christ, and the bas-relief of St. Mary Magdalene on the bronze door of the ciborium. St. Francis and St

Jesus Christ dead between the Mary's and the Saints. Altar in terracotta by Cieco da Gambassi, preserved in the Chiesa dell'Osservanza

The Madonna del Soccorso (aid), glazed terracotta, work by Andrea della Robbia preserved in the church of Santa Maria in Gradi in Arezzo Arezzo Church of Santa Maria in Gradi High Relief Renaissance

Marble altar with the Virgin among various Saints. Sculpture by Tommaso Pisano, located in the Church of San Francesco, Pisa

Medals with Girolamo Savonarola on the verso and some symbols on the recto, by Luca della Robbia, part of the Medal Collection at the Museo del Bargello, Florence

Statue of Fra Paolo Sarpi (1552-1623), Emilio Marsili (1841-1926), bronze, 1892, Venice, Cannaregio, Campo Santa Fosca Venice Cannaregio

St. Dominic, by Pietro Francavilla, statue located in the Chapel of Sant'Antonino, in the Church of San Marco, Florence Florence Church of San Marco Statue Mannerism

Saint Francis receiving the stigmata, tile of the pulpit, marble, Benedetto da Maiano (1442-1497), Basilica of Santa Croce, Florence Florence Basilica of S

The enthroned Virgin with Child, San Giovanni Gaulberto and Humility. Terracotta preserved in the Bargello Museum, Florence Florence Bargello Museum Low Relief, Basrelief High Renaissance

Miracle of the Miser's Heart, left detail, bas-relief on the high altar, by Donatello, in the Basilica of Sant'Antonio, Padua Florence Basilica of Sant'Antonio Low Relief, Basrelief

Stories of St. Stephen; detail of an Arras tapestry preserved in the Muse du Moyen-Age de Cluny, Paris France Paris, Muse du Moyen-Age de Cluny Tapestry Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Saint Bernard distributing the bread of peace; high-relief attributed to Bambaia, conserved in the sacristy of the Cathedral of San Evasio at Monferrato Casale

Saint Bernard of Siena; bass-relief in terra-cotta conserved in the Civic Museum of Alessandria Alessandria Civic Museum Low Relief, Basrelief Early Renaissance, Renaissance

St. Francis. Mosaic on the counter-faade of the Lower Church of San Francesco, Assisi Assisi Lower Church of San Francesco Mosaic Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Saint Nicholas of Tolentino, wooden statue conserved in the Church of Saint Agostino in Montefalco Montefalco Saint Agostino Statue Late Gothic, Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe

Tomb of Philippe Pot, seneschal of Bourgogne; work by Antoine Le Moiturier, preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Museum Monumental Tomb Early Renaissance, Renaissance

St Francis, statue from the Academy of Belle Arti, and now preserved in the National Picture Gallery in Siena Siena Academy of Belle Arti Statue Early Renaissance, Renaissance

St. Francis. Statue by Silvestro dell'Aquila, part of the Mausoleum of San Bernardino located in the Church of San Bernardino in L'Aquila L'Aquila Church of San Bernardino Statue High

Statue of St. Francis, in the church of Santa Chiara, Naples Naples Church of Santa Chiara Statue High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Carved wooden door of the Carthusian monastery of San Martino in Naples Naples Carthusian monastery of San Martino Door Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Sepulchral slab of the monk Ezzelino; Romanesque work in the apse of the parish church of Santa Giustina, Solagna, Vicenza Rosa Tombstone Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe

St. Francis of Assisi; terracotta statue by Andrea della Robbia, in the Basilica of San Francesco in Assisi Assisi Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli Statue Renaissance

St.Anthony preaches in the Florentine Church of San Marco; work by Fra Domenico Portigiani housed at San Marco in Florence Church of San Marco Low Relief, Basrelief Baroque

Miracle of the Miser's Heart, bas-relief on the high altar, by Donatello, in the Basilica of Sant'Antonio, Padua Florence Basilica of Sant'Antonio Low Relief, Basrelief

Relief depicting Sant'Antonio reviving a drowned woman. Sculpture by Jacopo Sansovino, Chapel of the Ark of the Saint, Basilica of S. Antonio, Padua

Relief depicting the Saint reviving his drowned nephew, surrounded by various people. Work sculpted by Antonio Minello and Jacopo Sansovino, located in the Chapel of the Ark of the Saint

Relief depicting the Saint that finds the heart of a miser, in a casket. Work sculpted by Tullio Lombardo, located in the Chapel of the Ark of the Saint, in the Basilica of S. Antonio in Padua

Relief depicting the Saint that reattached the foot of a youth, surrounded by various people. Work sculpted by Tullio Lombardo, situated in the Chapel of the Ark of the Saint, in the Basilica of S

Relief depicting S. Antonio making a newborn speak. The relief is located in the Chapel of the Ark of the Saint, in the Basilica of S

St. Francis and the Turtledoves, by Vincenzo Rosignoli, exhibited in 1901 at the Esposizione della Societ delle Belle Arti

Monks in the Little Cloister of the Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore, near Siena Siena Monte Oliveto Maggiore Abbey, Little Cloister Cloister Early Renaissance, Renaissance

St Anthony. Glazed terracotta by Della Robbia in the Cappuccini Church in Barga, near Lucca Barga Cappuccini Church Statue Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Presepe with Saints. Work by Della Robbia in the Cappuccini Church in Barga, near Lucca Barga Cappuccini Church High Relief Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Interior of the old pharmacy of the Certosa del Galluzzo Florence. Date of Photograph:ante 1896

Some Carthusian monks seen at the well of the Large Cloister, in the Certosa (Carthusian Monastery) of Galluzzo, on the outskirts of Florence Florence Galluzzo, Certosa

Tomb stone of Leonardo Dati, bronze, Lorenzo Ghiberti (1378-1455), Rucellai Chapel, Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, Firenze Florence Basilica of S

The dying nun (conte crayon on paper)
NGW385989 The dying nun (conte crayon on paper) by John, Gwen (1876-1939); 31.3x23.9 cm; National Museum Wales; (add.info.: A Nun on her deathbed';); National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Nun in Church (w/c on paper)
NGW390189 Nun in Church (w/c on paper) by John, Gwen (1876-1939); 15.7x12 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

The Dying Nun (mixed media on paper)
NGW385966 The Dying Nun (mixed media on paper) by John, Gwen (1876-1939); 31.6x24.1 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

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"Habit: A Timeless Reflection of Devotion and Identity" In the world of art, the concept of "habit" goes beyond mere clothing. It delves into the realms of spirituality, tradition, and personal expression. From St. Teresa of Avila's serene gaze in her oil on canvas portrait to Saint Brigid of Ireland's humble demeanor captured through brushstrokes, these holy figures embody the essence of habit. But habits aren't limited to religious icons alone; they extend to everyday encounters with supernatural beings as well. Picture a woman raising her skirts fearlessly, daring to scare off the devil himself – an act that showcases how our they can empower us against adversity. Surprising as it may seem, even nuns have their moments outside convent walls. Imagine a nun gracefully gliding on a skateboard – an unexpected sight that reminds us that beneath their traditional garb lies individuals who embrace modernity while staying true to their calling. Throughout history, various artists have depicted monks engaged in different activities within monastic life. Ramon Llull's miniature from Breviculum Codex captures the solemnity and dedication found within these communities. On another note, St Bernard of Clairvaux might be known for his wisdom but even he had his share of lightheartedness - perhaps portrayed humorously as a drunk monk in some depictions. The daily routines followed by Carthusian monks are awe-inspiring; marching together at 2 am for matins reveals their unwavering commitment to prayer and discipline. Artworks like "Convent Thoughts" by an unknown artist or "Monk by the Sea" painted by Caspar David Friedrich evoke introspection and solitude often associated with those living in cloistered environments. However, not all nuns remain hidden behind veils; some boldly meet our gaze head-on. Their eyes reflect resilience and determination despite societal expectations or stereotypes imposed upon them.