Fudo Myoo Threatening a Novice, 1885. Creator: Tsukioka YoshitoshiFudo Myoo Threatening a Novice, 1885
Saint Hugh of Lincoln and the Swan, 1912. Artist: Winifred Mary LettsSaint Hugh of Lincoln and the Swan, 1912. Hugh of Lincoln (1135/40-1200), also known as Hugh of Avalon, was a French noble, Benedictine and Carthusian monk
Nichiren Calming the Storm, 19th century. Artist: Utagawa KuniyoshiNichiren Calming the Storm, 19th century
Plate 80 from Los Caprichos : It is time (Ya es hora. ), 1799. Creator: Francisco GoyaPlate 80 from Los Caprichos : It is time (Ya es hora.), 1799
The Siege of the Trinity Sergius Lavra in Sergiev Posad, 1891. Artist: Vasily VereshchaginThe 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
The Siege of Carcassonne, 1209 (c1858-1921). Artist: Jean-Paul LaurensThe Siege of Carcassonne, 1209 (c1858-1921). An episode in the Albigensian Crusade (1208-1213) led by Simon de Montfort and northern French barons against a heretical Christian sect, the Cathars
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
Martin Luther, 1529, (c1930). Creator: UnknownMartin Luther, 1529, (c1930). Portrait of German Protestant reformer Martin Luther (1483-1546) who was a major inspiration behind the Reformation
The Hermitage of Vancouleurs, 1819. Artist: Fleury-Francois RichardThe Hermitage of Vancouleurs, 1819. Joan of Arc (c1412-1431), Maid of Orleans, French patriot and martyr, consulting the hermit about the mission that she must accomplish
St. Francis of Assisi and the Young Monk Returning from a Preaching Tour, 1936. Francis of Assisi (c1181-1226) returns to the monastery after walking the city in discussion with a young monk
A Woman Sweeping up Her Love Letters, 1725-1770. 1725-1770. Creator: Suzuki HarunobuA Woman Sweeping up Her Love Letters, 1725-1770
Saint Francis in Ecstasy, ca. 1650. Creator: Giovanni Benedetto CastiglioneSaint Francis in Ecstasy, ca. 1650
The Tale of Genji (Genji monogatari), 17th century. Creator: Kaiho YusetsuThe Tale of Genji (Genji monogatari), 17th century. The Tale of Genji written by Murasaki Shikibu provides a unique depiction of the lifestyles of high courtiers during the Heian period
Watta Raka Anunayaka Farunansa, Buddhist head priest, Ceylon, 1898. Portrait of a shaven-headed priest of the Buddha temple at the Malwathu Maha Viharaya, a monastery in Kandy
Luther at the Diet of Worms, 1521, (1890). Creator: UnknownLuther at the Diet of Worms, 1521, (1890). The Diet of Worms 1521 was an assembly of the Holy Roman Empire called by King Charles V in Heylshof Garden, Worms, to address Martin Luther
Peter I in the Rebellion of the Old Believers in the Palace of Facets, Late 18th cent Artist: AnonymousPeter I in the Rebellion of the Old Believers in the Palace of Facets, Late 18th cent.. Found in the collection of the State History Museum, Moscow
Priests and monks in a Korean monastery, or lamasery, 1902. Artist: Walter HillierPriests and monks in a Korean monastery, or lamasery, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]
Rocky Landscape with Saint Francis, early 17th century. Artist: Abraham GovaertsRocky Landscape with Saint Francis, early 17th century. From a private collection
French Revolution 1789: anti-clericalism. Anti-clerical caricature on the confiscation of the wealth of the Church. A monk, representing the Church
Carousing in the Cloister; A Ride Round the Valley of Mexico, 1875. Creator: Frederick A. LyonsCarousing in the Cloister; A Ride Round the Valley of Mexico, 1875. [Monks eating and drinking]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates
A Monk turned Hermit; A zigzag journey through Mexico, 1875. Creator: Thomas Mayne ReidA Monk turned Hermit; A zigzag journey through Mexico, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]
Two Friars of the Order of Saint Anthony, 1766. Creator: Jonathan SpilsburyTwo Friars of the Order of Saint Anthony, 1766
Two Grotesque Heads, 1640s. 1640s. Creator: AnonTwo Grotesque Heads, 1640s
Copy of Luther as an Augustinian Friar, Half Length, 1520. 1520. Creator: AnonCopy of Luther as an Augustinian Friar, Half Length, 1520
Plate 37: St. Anthony Bulto: From Portfolio "Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico, 1934 / 1942. Creator: UnknownPlate 37: St. Anthony Bulto: From Portfolio " Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico, 1934/1942
Plate 32: Our Lady of Guadalupe: From Portfolio "Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico, 1934 / 1942Plate 32: Our Lady of Guadalupe: From Portfolio " Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico, 1934/1942
Plate 37: Saint Anthony: From Portfolio "Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico", 1935 / 1942Plate 37: Saint Anthony: From Portfolio " Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico", 1935/1942
Toraya: Arashi Ryuzo II as the monk Tojibo in the play "Hatsu Akebono Kaomise Soga, "from... 1794Toraya: Arashi Ryuzo II as the monk Tojibo in the play " Hatsu Akebono Kaomise Soga, " from the series " Portraits of Actors on Stage (Yakusha butai no sugata-e)", 1794
The Star Descends on Echi on the Thirteenth Night of the Ninth Month (Kugatsu jusan... c. 1830 / 35)The Star Descends on Echi on the Thirteenth Night of the Ninth Month (Kugatsu jusan yoru Echi shoko), from the series " Concise Illustrated Biography of the Great Priest [Nichiren]
Casting a Mantra on the Waves at Kakuta on His Exile to Sado Island (Sashu rukei... c. 1830 / 35)Casting a Mantra on the Waves at Kakuta on His Exile to Sado Island (Sashu rukei Kakuta nami daimoku), from the series " Concise Illustrated Biography of the Great Priest [Nichiren]
In the Snow at Tsukahara on Sado Island (Sashu Tsukahara setchu), from the series... c. 1830 / 35In the Snow at Tsukahara on Sado Island (Sashu Tsukahara setchu), from the series " Concise Illustrated Biography of the Great Priest [Nichiren] (Koso go ichidai ryakuzu)", c. 1830/35
The Actors Ichikawa Ebizo II as Musashibo Benkei, Sakata Shintaro (?) as Soga no Goro, and... 1744The Actors Ichikawa Ebizo II as Musashibo Benkei, Sakata Shintaro (?) as Soga no Goro, and Takigawa Kinya (?) as Soga no Juro in the play "Sazareishi Suehiro Genji
Lu Zhishen, Originally Named Lu Da (Kaosho Rochishin shomei Rotatsu), from the series... c. 1827Lu Zhishen, Originally Named Lu Da (Kaosho Rochishin shomei Rotatsu), from the series " One Hundred and Eight Heroes of the Popular Water Margin (Tsuzoku Suikoden goketsu hyakuhachinin no hitori)
Lu Zhishen in a Drunken Rage Attacking the Guardian Figure at the Temple on Moun... September 1887Lu Zhishen in a Drunken Rage Attacking the Guardian Figure at the Temple on Mount Godai (Rochishin ransui Godaisan Kongojin o uchikowasu no zu), September 1887
The Actor Sawamura Tossho II as Karukaya Doshin, No. 5 from the series "Flowers of Tokyo:, 1872The Actor Sawamura Tossho II as Karukaya Doshin, No. 5 from the series " Flowers of Tokyo: Caricatures by Kunichika (Azuma no hana Kunichika manga)", 1872
The Actors Segawa Kikunojo III as the ghost of Yatsuhashi, Sawamura Sojuro III as Soga no... 1783The Actors Segawa Kikunojo III as the ghost of Yatsuhashi, Sawamura Sojuro III as Soga no Juro, and Ichikawa Danjuro V as the ghost of Seigen, in the play "Sono Omokage Matsu ni Sakura
The Actors Segawa Kikunojo III as Koito, Sawamura Sojuro III as the monk Sainenbo, and Ich... 1783The Actors Segawa Kikunojo III as Koito, Sawamura Sojuro III as the monk Sainenbo, and Ichikawa Monnosuke II as the monk Renseibo, in the shosa "Mata Saku Hana Museume Dojoji
The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as the Shirabyoshi Katsuragi, Matsumoto Koshiro IV as the monk... 1783The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as the Shirabyoshi Katsuragi, Matsumoto Koshiro IV as the monk Meigetsubo, and Otani Hiroji III as the monk Izayoibo, in the play " Edoganoko Musume Dojoji
The Actors Iwai Hanshiro IV as Sakura Hime and Matsumoto Koshiro IV as Priest Seigen in th... 1773The Actors Iwai Hanshiro IV as Sakura Hime and Matsumoto Koshiro IV as Priest Seigen in the play " Wada Sakamori Eiga Kagami, " performed at the Namakumura Theater in the first month, 1773
Kneeling Monk, 19th century. Creator: UnknownKneeling Monk, 19th century
Religious Mendicants at Benares, c1891. Creator: James GrantReligious Mendicants at Benares, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]
In the Monastery. Creator: Dorte VernerIn the Monastery
Monks Getting Dressed. Creator: Dorte VernerMonks Getting Dressed
Kobo Daishi (Kukai) as a Boy (Chigo Daishi), 15th century. Creator: UnknownKobo Daishi (Kukai) as a Boy (Chigo Daishi), 15th century
Ouchiyama, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusa)Ouchiyama, from the series " Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi)", Japan, c. 1806
Shinto Deity in the Guise of the Monk Hyeja, 11th / early 12th century. Creator: UnknownShinto Deity in the Guise of the Monk Hyeja, 11th/early 12th century
Jizo Bosatsu, Kamakura period, late 12th / early 13th century. Creator: UnknownJizo Bosatsu, Kamakura period, late 12th/early 13th century
The Poet Kisen Hoshi, from the series Six Immortal Poets (Rokkasen), Japan, c. 1810
