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Ascetic Collection

Background imageAscetic Collection: Heavenly Ladder of Saint John Climacus, 12th century

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

Background imageAscetic Collection: Saint Jerome in his Study, ca 1475. Artist: Antonello da Messina (ca 1430-1479)

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

Background imageAscetic Collection: Saint Martin and a beggar, after 1650

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

Background imageAscetic Collection: Saint Jerome, ca 1606

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

Background imageAscetic Collection: Saint Jerome reading in a Landscape, c1480-1485. Artist: Giovanni Bellini

Saint Jerome reading in a Landscape, c1480-1485. Artist: Giovanni Bellini
Saint Jerome reading in a Landscape, c1480-1485. From the collection of the National Gallery, London

Background imageAscetic Collection: Kedar Ragini: Folio from a ragamala series (Garland of Musical Modes), ca. 1690-95

Kedar Ragini: Folio from a ragamala series (Garland of Musical Modes), ca. 1690-95. Ascetic listening to a disciple playing the rudra vina

Background imageAscetic Collection: Saint Jerome in his Cell, ca 1608

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

Background imageAscetic Collection: Saint John the Forerunner with Saint John Climacus and Saint Theodore Stratelates, after 1571

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

Background imageAscetic Collection: Saint Anthony Preaching to the Fish. Artist: Bocklin, Arnold (1827-1901)

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

Background imageAscetic Collection: The Virgin and Child with Saints Anthony Abbot and George, c. 1440

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

Background imageAscetic Collection: The meeting of Saint Francis with Saint Dominic, c.1665. Creator: Preti, Mattia (1613-1699)

The meeting of Saint Francis with Saint Dominic, c.1665. Creator: Preti, Mattia (1613-1699)
The meeting of Saint Francis with Saint Dominic, c.1665. Found in the Collection of the Galleria Nazionale di Palazzo Spinola, Genova.

Background imageAscetic Collection: South Side of King's College Chapel, 1815. Creator: Mackenzie, Frederick (around 1788-1854)

South Side of King's College Chapel, 1815. Creator: Mackenzie, Frederick (around 1788-1854)
South Side of King's College Chapel, 1815. Private Collection

Background imageAscetic Collection: The sleeping hermit, 1750. Creator: Vien, Joseph Marie (1716-1809)

The sleeping hermit, 1750. Creator: Vien, Joseph Marie (1716-1809)
The sleeping hermit, 1750. Found in the Collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris.

Background imageAscetic Collection: Saint Martin and the beggar with Saint Anthony, 1580. Creator: Bassano, Jacopo

Saint Martin and the beggar with Saint Anthony, 1580. Creator: Bassano, Jacopo, il vecchio (around 1510-1592)
Saint Martin and the beggar with Saint Anthony, 1580. Found in the Collection of the Museo Civico, Bassano del Grappa.

Background imageAscetic Collection: Saint John the Baptist in the desert, 1558. Creator: Bassano, Jacopo, il vecchio (around 1510-1592)

Saint John the Baptist in the desert, 1558. Creator: Bassano, Jacopo, il vecchio (around 1510-1592)
Saint John the Baptist in the desert, 1558. Found in the Collection of the Museo Civico, Bassano del Grappa.

Background imageAscetic Collection: Saint Francis receiving the Stigmata, 1600. Creator: El Greco, Dominico (1541-1614)

Saint Francis receiving the Stigmata, 1600. Creator: El Greco, Dominico (1541-1614)
Saint Francis receiving the Stigmata, 1600. Found in the Collection of the Museu de Arte de S£o Paulo.

Background imageAscetic Collection: The Vision of Saint Bernard , c.1490-1495. Creator: Perugino (ca. 1450-1523)

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.

Background imageAscetic Collection: Raga Gandhara, 1650-75. Creator: Unknown

Raga Gandhara, 1650-75. Creator: Unknown
Raga Gandhara, 1650-75. A gaunt ascetic with protruding ribs sits on a tiger skin as a disciple carrying a pouch approaches

Background imageAscetic Collection: Arab Mendicant in Meditation, c1860. Creator: Charles Camino

Arab Mendicant in Meditation, c1860. Creator: Charles Camino
Arab Mendicant in Meditation, c1860. In this work, the artist depicts the figure in such a way that most of his face is obscured, creating a sense of mystery

Background imageAscetic Collection: The Buddha with his disciples Sariputta and Moggalana, 1st quarter 19th century. Creator: Unknown

The Buddha with his disciples Sariputta and Moggalana, 1st quarter 19th century. Creator: Unknown
The Buddha with his disciples Sariputta and Moggalana, 1st quarter 19th century. The two disciples were early followers of the Buddha and are known for their great piousness and power

Background imageAscetic Collection: Ascetics before the Shrine of the Goddess, page from a dispersed series of the... early 19th cent

Ascetics before the Shrine of the Goddess, page from a dispersed series of the... early 19th cent. Creator: Unknown
Ascetics before the Shrine of the Goddess, page from a dispersed series of the Kedara Kalpa, early 19th century. The five pilgrims are shown engaged in three different activities

Background imageAscetic Collection: Joghi Wallahs at Benares, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. Creator: Unknown

Joghi Wallahs at Benares, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Joghi Wallahs at Benares, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. Indian ascetics:..an exhibition of "joghi wallahs." These are a class of Hindoo religious mendicants

Background imageAscetic Collection: Female Ascetic (recto), c1600 (recto) Creator: Unknown

Female Ascetic (recto), c1600 (recto) Creator: Unknown
Female Ascetic (recto), Folio from an Album (image 3 of 4), c1600 (recto)

Background imageAscetic Collection: Shiva and His Family, early 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Shiva and His Family, early 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Shiva and His Family, early 19th century. The Hindu god Shiva, surrounded by his family, is both an ascetic practitioner of yoga (a yogi) and a loving husband and father

Background imageAscetic Collection: Bangala Raga, Fifth Wife of Megha Raga, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies)

Bangala Raga, Fifth Wife of Megha Raga, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies), 1700 or earlier Creator: Unknown
Bangala Raga, Fifth Wife of Megha Raga, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies), 1700 or earlier

Background imageAscetic Collection: Sukadeva Reciting the Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of the Lord)... between 1750 and 1775

Sukadeva Reciting the Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of the Lord)... between 1750 and 1775. Creator: Unknown
Sukadeva Reciting the Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of the Lord) to Savant Singh (Reigned 1748-1757), between 1750 and 1775

Background imageAscetic Collection: Saint Francis and the Wolf. Creator: Werefkin, Marianne, von (1860-1938)

Saint Francis and the Wolf. Creator: Werefkin, Marianne, von (1860-1938)
Saint Francis and the Wolf. Private Collection

Background imageAscetic Collection: An Ascetic Receiving an Offering from a Woman, between c1725 and c1750. Creator: Unknown

An Ascetic Receiving an Offering from a Woman, between c1725 and c1750. Creator: Unknown
An Ascetic Receiving an Offering from a Woman, between c1725 and c1750

Background imageAscetic Collection: Tile with Ajivaka (?) Ascetics, 4th century. Creator: Unknown

Tile with Ajivaka (?) Ascetics, 4th century. Creator: Unknown
Tile with Ajivaka (?) Ascetics, 4th century

Background imageAscetic Collection: An Ascetic and a Woman Plucking a Thorn from her Foot (recto)

An Ascetic and a Woman Plucking a Thorn from her Foot (recto)... between 1600 and 1625 Creator: Unknown
An Ascetic and a Woman Plucking a Thorn from her Foot (recto), Folio from a Sukra Rambha Samvada (Story of Sukra and Rambha), between 1600 and 1625

Background imageAscetic Collection: Hindoo Fakir; Notes on the Ancient Temples of India, 1875. Creator: Unknown

Hindoo Fakir; Notes on the Ancient Temples of India, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Hindoo Fakir; Notes on the Ancient Temples of India, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Background imageAscetic Collection: Two panels of an altar: Temptation of Saint Anthony, Saint Jerome in a landscape

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

Background imageAscetic Collection: Punyaki Ragini, the Fourth Wife of Bhairava Raga, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies)

Punyaki Ragini, the Fourth Wife of Bhairava Raga, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies), c1700 Creator: Unknown
Punyaki Ragini, the Fourth Wife of Bhairava Raga, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies), c1700

Background imageAscetic Collection: A Woman Making an Offering to an Ascetic, between 1750 and 1775. Creator: Unknown

A Woman Making an Offering to an Ascetic, between 1750 and 1775. Creator: Unknown
A Woman Making an Offering to an Ascetic, between 1750 and 1775

Background imageAscetic Collection: Female Ascetics (Yoginis) (image 1 of 2), between c1730 and c1740. Creator: Unknown

Female Ascetics (Yoginis) (image 1 of 2), between c1730 and c1740. Creator: Unknown
Female Ascetics (Yoginis) (image 1 of 2), between c1730 and c1740

Background imageAscetic Collection: Head of an Ascetic, early 5th century. Creator: Unknown

Head of an Ascetic, early 5th century. Creator: Unknown
Head of an Ascetic, early 5th century

Background imageAscetic Collection: The Vision of Saint Jerome, 1619-1620. Creator: Guercino (1591-1666)

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

Background imageAscetic Collection: Madonna in Glory with Saint Mary Magdalene, Saint Bernard and Angels, Last quarter of 15th century

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

Background imageAscetic Collection: Saint John the Baptist, ca 1624-1625. Creator: Valentin de Boullogne (1591-1632)

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

Background imageAscetic Collection: The Temptation of Saint Anthony (Triptych). Detail, c. 1500. Creator: Bosch, Hieronymus (c)

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

Background imageAscetic Collection: The Temptation of Saint Anthony (Triptych). Detail, c. 1500. Creator: Bosch, Hieronymus (c)

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

Background imageAscetic Collection: The Temptation of Saint Anthony (Triptych), c. 1500. Creator: Bosch, Hieronymus (c. 1450-1516)

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

Background imageAscetic Collection: Die Versuchung des heiligen Antonius, ca 1595-1605. Creator: Swanenburgh

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

Background imageAscetic Collection: Saint John the Hermit and scenes from his life, between 1600 and 1700. Creator: Cretan School

Saint John the Hermit and scenes from his life, between 1600 and 1700. Creator: Cretan School
Saint John the Hermit and scenes from his life, between 1600 and 1700

Background imageAscetic Collection: Saints Antony the Hermit and Lucy, ca 1470. Creator: Crivelli, Carlo (c. 1435-c. 1495)

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

Background imageAscetic Collection: Miracle of Saint Dominic (Saint Dominic resurrects Napoleone Orsini), ca 1365. Creator: Anonymous

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

Background imageAscetic Collection: Saint Francis of Assisi Receiving the Stigmata, 1594-1595. Creator: Barocci, Federigo (1528-1612)

Saint Francis of Assisi Receiving the Stigmata, 1594-1595. Creator: Barocci, Federigo (1528-1612)
Saint Francis of Assisi Receiving the Stigmata, 1594-1595. Found in the collection of the Musei Vaticani in Viale Vaticano, Rome

Background imageAscetic Collection: Saint Bernard Crushing a Demon, 1563. Creator: Venusti, Marcello (1512/15-1579)

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



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