Habit Collection (#4)

Kneeling Monk Holding a Crucifix, 1630. Creator: Cornelis Saftleven
Kneeling Monk Holding a Crucifix, 1630

Study from Rome, (c1830s). Creator: Alexander Wetterling
Study from Rome, (c1830s)

Military squadrons march under the monument of Arnaldo da Brescia, piazzale Arnaldo, Brescia Brescia Arnaldo square Commemorative Equestrian Monument Arts and handicrafts of XIX century

View of the Large Cloister, with the portico of the Certosa di San Martino in Naples. In the foreground a well situated at the center of the cloister, with three monks nearby

Portrait of a group of friars, and among them, one man in palin clothes. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Franciscan friar shown seated in the Hospice Casa Nova'. Behind him a few vases of flowers on a raised shelf covered with a carpet can be seen. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Old franciscan friar shown, full length, sweeping the floor of a courtyard. Date of Photograph:1870 -1880 ca

Sorrento Tarantella Naples. Date of Photograph:1870 ca

The catacomes of the Cappuccini, Palermo Palermo catacomes of the Cappuccini Convent Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Saint Francis receiving the stigmata. Macrino d'Alba's work held in the Turin Sabauda Gallery Turin Sabauda Gallery Painting Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Mortuary chapel with the ceiling and walls decorated with human bones, in the Church of Santa Maria della Concezione, in Rome

Saint Benedict liberates a possessed monk, fresco by Sodoma, part of the fresco cycle of the Stories of the Saint belonging to the pictorial series that narrates the stories about the Saint in

The picture shows some monks who are drawing water from a well in the large cloister in the Certosa del Galluzzo. In the background the portico of the cloister

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Three monks, two secular salespeople and a client are posing in the pharmacy of the Certosa del Galluzzo. On the counter numerous objects can be idenitied, including a set of scales

The Chiostrino dei Conversi of the Galluzzo Certosa in Florence Florence Certosa del Galluzzo, Chiostrino dei Conversi Cloister Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

Capuchin friars in the convent garden, in Venice. In the background the building of the religious complex and the bell tower. In the foreground, a large tree Venice. Date of Photograph:1880-1893 ca

One of the rooms of the Capuchin cemetery in Rome. Bones and whole skeletons of the Capuchin friars have been placed along the walls. Date of Photograph:1870-1880 ca

Brother looking off the terrace of the Grand Hotel dei Cappuccini Amalfi. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Four panels of a polyptych by Ambrogio Lorenzetti with four saints. The work is in the Museo dell'Opera Metropolitana in Siena Siena Polyptych Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe

Panel painting of the school of Guido da Siena, depicting Saint Francis and scenes from his life. The work is in the Pinacoteca Nazionale in Siena Siena Painting Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe

Painting by Bernardo Fungai with the Madonna and Child enthroned and Saints. The work is in the Pinacoteca Nazionale in Siena Siena Painting Late Renaissance, Renaissance

One of the rooms in the Capuchin cemetery in Rome. The walls are covered and decorated with the bones of the Capuchin friars

The large cloister of the Certosa of Galluzzo with a few carthusian monks in the foreground Florence Cloister High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Detail of a tabernacle in glazed terracotta attributed to Andrea della Robbia Tabernacle Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

The Russian Mountains, Les Montagnes Russes, Paris, 1812
Fashionable couple at the Russian Mountains rollercoaster, Les Montagnes Russes a Belleville, built in 1812. (The first switchback, Year VII, 1799). Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

Woman in English-style dress, era of Marie Antoinette
Woman in English-style dress with laced bodice, era of Marie Antoinette. Robe a l Anglaise le corpsage lace par derriere. Copperplate etching by Auguste Etienne Guillaumot from Costumes et coiffures

Raquel Welch pictured on set, in Hungary filming her new movie "Bluebeard"
Raquel Welch pictured on set, in Hungary filming her new movie " Bluebeard". Ms Welch plays Sister Magdalena, a novice nun

Nuns on motorbikes in Ardrossan in Scotland, 30th April 1971. Heavens answer to Hells Angels roars along the seaside promenade, Sisters of Misericorde, Sister Anne-Marie (left)

Comedian Jimmy Jewel having a cigarette on his break Circa 1960 P009062

Canterbury Tales - The Monk and his Greyhounds
The Monk (with his greyhounds), a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

Canterbury Tales - The Second Nun
The Second Nun, a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

Saint Anthony of Padua adoring the Christ Child in Glory, ca. 1640

Sir Galahad and the Pale Nun, 1874. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron
Sir Galahad and the Pale Nun, 1874. A photographic illustration to Alfred Tennysons " Idylls of the King" ; a series of narrative poems based on the legends of King Arthur

Hindu devotees gather to perform prayers on the banks of the river Ganga on the occasion of the first day of " Pitru Paksha"

A nun walks at the Alfama neighborhood in Lisbon August 19, 2014. REUTERS/Rafael Marchante (PORTUGAL - Tags: SOCIETY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

People gather under a Christmas Tree, marking the beginning of Christmas season in Zgharta city, north Lebanon December 3, 2016. REUTERS/Omar Ibrahim TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Shi ite Muslims perform with fire during commemorations for Ashoura in Najaf, October 9, 2016. REUTERS/Alaa Al-Marjani TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A worker holds wicks to dry at a factory ahead of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights
A worker holds wicks, which are used to make firecrackers, to dry at a factory ahead of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, India October 21, 2016

Hindu devotees perform Garba, a traditional folk dance, during the celebrations to mark the Navratri festival, in which devotees worship Hindu goddess Durga, at Surat in the western state of Gujarat

Muslim Shi ite women are chained to each other march during a re-enactment of the battle of Kerbala during a mourning process, one day before the Shi ites will mark the day of Ashura, in Nabatiyeh

Kashmiri fishermen cover their heads and part of their boats with blankets and straw as they wait to catch fish in the waters of the Anchar Lake on a cold day in Srinagar, December 20, 2016

Illustration photo of cigarettes
Cigarettes are seen in this May 24, 2017 illustration photo. To match Special Report PMI-WHO/FCTC REUTERS/Thomas White/Illustration TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Princess Alice of Greece with her granddaughter, Dorothea
Princess Andrew of Greece (1885-1969), formerly Princess Alice of Battenberg, kissing her granddaughter, Princess Dorothea of Hesse-Cassel, the daughter of her fourth daughter, Princess Sophie

Group of monks on a country road Italy. Date of Photograph:1965 ca

Drawing depicting a friar reading a book. In the background is a study of hands. The work is located in the Room of Designs and Prints in the Uffizi

Views in Rome and its environs': Rome from the Convento of Ss. Giovanni e Paolo Print Romanticism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Saint Mark and Saint Dominic; detail of the Crucifixion and saints, fresco by Fra Angelico. Sala del Capitolo, Museum of S

St. Jerome; detail of the Crucifixion and Saints, fresco by Fra Angelico. Sala del Capitolo, Museum of S. Marco, Florence Mural Painting Early Renaissance, Renaissance

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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.