Monk Collection (page 2)

Monks during Za-Zen meditation in the Zazen Hall, Elheiji Zen Monastery, Japan, Asia

Monks in saffron robes, Angkor Wat, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Buddhist monks standing in front of Angkor Wat, Angkor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Asia

Monk Wine Cellar 14 Cent
A conscientious monk tastes the monastery wine to make sure it is ageing well and keeping in good condition, a duty which must be performed from time to time

Galileo Demonstrates
GALILEO GALILEI demonstrates his astronomical theories to a monk who isn t at all sure that he wants to know

Saint Francis and the Wolf of Gubbio
Saint Francis of Assisi befriends the Wolf of Gubbio, who has been terrorising and killing the townspeople, and obtains a promise that it will do no more harm. Date: circa 1205

St. Francis Preaching to the Birds, 1297-99 (fresco)
XIR62297 St. Francis Preaching to the Birds, 1297-99 (fresco) by Giotto di Bondone (c.1266-1337); San Francesco, Upper Church, Assisi, Italy; Gift of Mr and Mrs Henry H

Historic
Martin Luther, (Eisleben, 1483, Eisleben, 1546). German reformer. Doctor of Theology and Augustinian priest. In 1517, outlined the main thesis of Lutheranism in Wittenberg

Monk inside Shidoden Memorial Hall at Eiheiji Temple, headquarters of the Soto sect of Zen Buddhism, Fukui, Japan

Seated Buddha and monks meditating, Wat Si Chum, Sukhothai Historical Park, Thailand

Buddhist monks near Chiang Mai, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Tibetan Buddhist monk reading scriptures at the Boudha stupa at Bodhanath, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Monk and Mug
A monk with a double chin drinking a mug of beer!

St Bernard of Clairvaux
SAINT BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX French religious who established the monastery at Clairvaux

Monk Copyists
John Mielot, author of Miracles de Notre Dame using a quill and a scraping knife in a monestary library

Cambodia, Siem Reap, Angkor Wat complex. Monks inside Bayon temple (MR)

Saint Bonaventure, prelate of Seraphic Order. Digitally colored woodcut reproduction of a fresco by John of Florence

Southeast Asia, Cambodia, Siem Reap, Angkor temples, Buddhist monk in saffron robes meditating (MR)

Buddhist Monks at Angkor Wat Temple, Siem Reap, Cambodia Date: 2014

The Bell of Huesca, oil Painting, 1880

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

Nichiren Calming the Storm, 19th century. Artist: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Nichiren Calming the Storm, 19th century

Saint Francis Xavier (1506-1552) in Goa (India)
Saint Francis Xavier (1506-1552), Spanish missionary, through the streets of the Portuguese colony of Goa (India) in 1542. French engraving, 1850. Colored

Dom Perignon, French monk known for wine-making
Dom Perignon (1638-1715), French Benedictine monk who is often (incorrectly) credited with the invention of sparkling champagne

St. John of the Cross and St. Teresa of Avila (engraving)
XIR78696 St. John of the Cross and St. Teresa of Avila (engraving) by French School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Saint Jean de la Croix; ); French

Chinese Guardian Statues at Temple of Wat Pho, Bangkok
Temple guard statue (Farang guard) imported from China at the temple of Wat Pho (The Temple of the Reclining Buddha) in the Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok, Thailand

The Conversion of Paula, by Alma-Tadema
The Conversion of Paula, by Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema RA (1836-1912). Date: 1898

Gregor Mendel, Austrian botanist
Gregor Johann Mendel (1822-1884), Austrian botanist and founder of genetics. Mendel, the abbot of an abbey in Brno, carried out breeding experiments with pea plants (held in hand)

Giordano Bruno, Italian philosopher
Giordano Bruno (1548-1600), Italian philosopher. Bruno was a supporter of the Copernican view that the Earth revolved around the Sun

Abd-ar-Rahman III (889- 961). Emir and Caliph of Al-Andalus. Abd-ar-Rahman III and his court (1885) by Dionisio Baixeras Verdaguer (1862-1943) depicting the Caliphs reception of the monk John Gorze

John Of God, Saint (1495-1550). Portuguese religious man, founder of the ador de la Order of Charity or of Hospitallers (Hospitaller Brothers of St. John of God)

ROBIN HOOD. Friar Tuck marries Robin Hood and Maid Marian. Illustration from a late 19th century American juvenile edition

Buddhist Monks at Angkor Wat Temple, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Japanese samurai warrior, Genkuro Yoshitsune and warrior monk, Saito Musashibo Benkei
SAMURAI, 12th CENTURY. Japanese samurai warrior, Genkuro Yoshitsune and warrior monk, Saito Musashibo Benkei. Woodblock print by Toyokuni Utagawa, early 19th century

Monks looking at reclining Buddha statue, Gal Vihara, Polonnaruwa, UNESCO World Heritage Site, North Central Province, Sri Lanka, Asia

Saint Francis of Assisi statue
Saint Francis statue, St Francis of Assisi churchyard, Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico. Digital photograph

Martin Luther portrait. Hand-colored engraving reproduction of a portrait by Holbein

Scribe copying manuscripts in the Middle Ages
Medieval scribe writing at a desk, surrounded by open manuscripts. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

First Crusade begun by Peter the Hermit, 1095
Peter the Hermit preaching the First Crusade before Pope Urban II, 1095. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Monk praying, Evian, Haute Savoie, France, Europe

Monks in saffron robes kneel before a statue of the Buddha in Wat Phra Sing in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Chaucer, the Friar
The Friar carrying a staff

The Temptation of St. Anthony (engraving)
PWI108521 The Temptation of St. Anthony (engraving) by Schongauer, Martin (1440-91); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; German, out of copyright

Plate 80 from Los Caprichos : It is time (Ya es hora. ), 1799. Creator: Francisco Goya
Plate 80 from Los Caprichos : It is time (Ya es hora.), 1799

Martin Luther, Protestant church reformer, (1903). After a picture in the Tower Church at Weimar. Luther (1483-1546) was a major inspiration behind the Reformation

The Siege of the Trinity Sergius Lavra in Sergiev Posad, 1891. Artist: Vasily Vereshchagin
The Siege of the Trinity Sergius Lavra in Sergiev Posad, 1891. The Trinity Lavra of St Sergius was founded in Sergiyev Posad (Zagorsk), Russia, in 1345 by St Sergius of Radonezh

Close up of Burmese buddhist monk hands praying
Mynamar, Yangon. Burmese buddhist monk praying near the Shwedagon pagoda (MR)

The Month of June, c. 1400 (fresco)
BAL75566 The Month of June, c.1400 (fresco) by Bohemian School, (15th century); Castello del Buonconsiglio, Trento, Italy; (add.info)

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In the tumultuous year of 1963, a Buddhist monk named Thich Quang Duc made a powerful statement that shook the world. Faced with President Ngo Dinh Diem's oppressive anti-Buddhist measures and his mistreatment of protestors, Duc decided to take drastic action. On June 11th, at an intersection in Saigon, South Vietnam, he committed self-immolation. Captured by photographer Malcolm Browne, the image of Duc engulfed in flames became an iconic symbol of resistance and sacrifice. It served as a stark reminder of the lengths individuals would go to fight for their beliefs and bring attention to injustice. Centuries earlier, another monk left his mark on history through cartography. The Fra Mauro Map from 1460 challenged conventional wisdom by orienting south at the top instead of north. This bold choice showcased the innovative thinking and curiosity present within monastic circles during that time. Monks have often been associated with spiritual practices and devotion throughout history. From Dom Perignon perfecting champagne-making techniques to Coates Plymouth Gin crafted by monks using secret recipes passed down through generations – their dedication has resulted in exquisite creations enjoyed by many. Religious icons also play a significant role in monastic traditions. The Icon of St. Joseph of Arimathea at Glastonbury depicts him holding both the Holy Grail and a staff that miraculously bloomed with flowers – symbols representing faith and divine intervention. Artistic expressions have long captured various aspects of monastic life too. Antonello da Messina's painting "Saint Jerome in his Study" portrays contemplation amidst books and solitude while highlighting intellectual pursuits embraced by monks. Yet not all depictions are serene; some explore folklore or satire like "Woman raising her skirts to scare off the devil. " These images remind us that even those dedicated to spirituality can confront earthly challenges with humor or unconventional methods. Saint John of the Cross exemplifies the resilience and strength found in monastic figures.