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Habit Collection (#6)

"Habit: A Timeless Reflection of Devotion and Identity" In the world of art, the concept of "habit" goes beyond mere clothing

Background imageHabit Collection: Sepulchral monument to Cardinal Pietro Riario, detail with Madonna with the Child and, on the left

Sepulchral monument to Cardinal Pietro Riario, detail with Madonna with the Child and, on the left, the cardinal kneeling down

Background imageHabit Collection: Pulpit fro the church of Santa Croce in Florence: two tiles of the right side

Pulpit fro the church of Santa Croce in Florence: two tiles of the right side. Florence Pulpit Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Background imageHabit Collection: Monks in prayer inside the Church of Saint Francis in Fiesole

Monks in prayer inside the Church of Saint Francis in Fiesole Fiesole Church of Saint Francis Church Late Gothic, Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imageHabit Collection: Saint Francis of Assisi, by Sammartino, in the National Museum of San Martino

Saint Francis of Assisi, by Sammartino, in the National Museum of San Martino (Carthusian monastery of San Martino), in Naples Naples Carthusian monastery of San Martino

Background imageHabit Collection: St Francis and the sheep: work by Vincenzo Rosignoli in the Basilica of Santa Maria delle Grazie

St Francis and the sheep: work by Vincenzo Rosignoli in the Basilica of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Assisi Assisi Santa Maria delle Grazie Basilica Sculptural Group Styles and Movements before 1945

Background imageHabit Collection: Two pastorals and a reliquary, called of St. Francis of Assisi, made in Limoges

Two pastorals and a reliquary, called of St. Francis of Assisi, made in Limoges. The works are preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris

Background imageHabit Collection: Fourth mortuary chapel of the Capuchin cemetery in the complex of the Church of St

Fourth mortuary chapel of the Capuchin cemetery in the complex of the Church of St. Mary of the Holy Conception in Rome Rome Capuchin Cemetery

Background imageHabit Collection: Altar in polychromatic marble with two niche on the sides and two saints placed in them

Altar in polychromatic marble with two niche on the sides and two saints placed in them. Sculpture by Giuseppe Mazzuoli located in the sixth Cathedral of the left transept of the Cathedral of

Background imageHabit Collection: Two priests and a nun, ceramic bed warmers from Oristano, now in the G.A

Two priests and a nun, ceramic bed warmers from Oristano, now in the G.A. Sanna National Museum in Sassari, Sardinia Sassari National Museum Sculpture Nineteenth-Twenty century, 19th-20th century

Background imageHabit Collection: St. Anthony, statue by Rinaldino di Francia, in the Museo Antoniano of the Monastery of

St. Anthony, statue by Rinaldino di Francia, in the Museo Antoniano of the Monastery of Sant'Antonio da Padova, in Padua, Veneto Padua Monastery of Sant'Antonio

Background imageHabit Collection: View of Piazza Arnaldo da Brescia. In the background is the monument to Arnaldo da Brescia

View of Piazza Arnaldo da Brescia. In the background is the monument to Arnaldo da Brescia Brescia Piazza Arnaldo da Brescia Commemorative Equestrian Monument Arts and handicrafts of XIX century

Background imageHabit Collection: Stained glass window with Saints from Siena Cathedral

Stained glass window with Saints from Siena Cathedral Siena Cathedral Glass Window Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca

Background imageHabit Collection: A stained glass window from Siena Cathedral

A stained glass window from Siena Cathedral Siena Cathedral Glass Window Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca.. Date of Artwork:XV sec. ca

Background imageHabit Collection: Rear part of the ark of St. Peter Martyr. Work by Giovanni Balduccio containing the remains of

Rear part of the ark of St. Peter Martyr. Work by Giovanni Balduccio containing the remains of the dominican inquisitor located in the Church of S. Eustorgio, Milan

Background imageHabit Collection: Bas-relief representing the miracle of St. Jerome with the lion

Bas-relief representing the miracle of St. Jerome with the lion. The work, sculpted by Jacopo della Quercia, is part of the altar inside the Cappella Trenta. Church of S. Frediano, Lucca

Background imageHabit Collection: Episodes from the Baptism and the Holy Unction, front side panels of St

Episodes from the Baptism and the Holy Unction, front side panels of St. Donato's tomb, in the Cathedral of Arezzo Arezzo Cathedral Low Relief, Basrelief Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe

Background imageHabit Collection: Statue of an Evangelist placed on top of a Lion. Detail from a baptismal font in the parish church

Statue of an Evangelist placed on top of a Lion. Detail from a baptismal font in the parish church of Sant'Agata al Cornocchio in Scarperia Scarperia Church of Sant'Agata al Cornocchio Statue

Background imageHabit Collection: Confirmation of the francescan order; antiphonary miniature by Niccol di Ser Sozzo Tegliacci

Confirmation of the francescan order; antiphonary miniature by Niccol di Ser Sozzo Tegliacci. Museum of Sacred Art, San Gimignano San Gimignano Museum of Sacred Art Illumination Gothic, Middle Ages

Background imageHabit Collection: Madonna with Child and Saints. Detail of the Mausoleum of St

Madonna with Child and Saints. Detail of the Mausoleum of St. Bernardino, by Silvestro da Sulmona (Ariscola) and conserved in the Church of San Bernardino

Background imageHabit Collection: Verna (Casentino). Franciscan convent. Procession of the Stigmata

Verna (Casentino). Franciscan convent. Procession of the Stigmata Chiusi Della Verna La Verna Sanctuary. Date of Photograph:1915 ca

Background imageHabit Collection: Statue depicting St. Clare; by Gerolamo Campagna, located in the sacristy of the church of Santa

Statue depicting St. Clare; by Gerolamo Campagna, located in the sacristy of the church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli in Venice Venice Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli

Background imageHabit Collection: Sculptural monument to Raimondo Orsini, in the presbytery of the church of Santa Caterina

Sculptural monument to Raimondo Orsini, in the presbytery of the church of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria, in Galatina, Apulia Galatina Church of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria

Background imageHabit Collection: Statue depicting St. Francis; by Gerolamo Campagna, located in the sacristy of the church of Santa

Statue depicting St. Francis; by Gerolamo Campagna, located in the sacristy of the church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli in Venice Venice Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli

Background imageHabit Collection: Bust of St. Francis, by Tullio Lombardo, in the church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli, in Venice

Bust of St. Francis, by Tullio Lombardo, in the church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli, in Venice Venice Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli Bust Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Background imageHabit Collection: Jesus scales the lightning bolts over Perugia while Mary, Saint Benedict, Saint Scolastica

Jesus scales the lightning bolts over Perugia while Mary, Saint Benedict, Saint Scolastica and the beatified Paolo Bigazzini try to placate him

Background imageHabit Collection: The coronation of the Virgin. Enamelled terracotta by Andrea della Robbia

The coronation of the Virgin. Enamelled terracotta by Andrea della Robbia, preserved in the Osservanza Church, in environs of Siena Siena Osservanza Church Low Relief, Basrelief Early Renaissance

Background imageHabit Collection: Stained-glass window of the right transept of the Church of the Certosa of Pavia

Stained-glass window of the right transept of the Church of the Certosa of Pavia, with the figure of San Bernardo, work of Cristoforo De'Mottis

Background imageHabit Collection: Monument to Arnaldo da Brescia. Work by Odoardo Tabacchi located in Piazzale Arnaldo in Brescia

Monument to Arnaldo da Brescia. Work by Odoardo Tabacchi located in Piazzale Arnaldo in Brescia Brescia Piazzale Arnauldo Commemorative Equestrian Monument Arts and handicrafts of XIX century

Background imageHabit Collection: Statue of St. Francis; sculpted by the School of the Bon brothers

Statue of St. Francis; sculpted by the School of the Bon brothers, and located above the main doorway of the Church of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari in Venice Venice Statue Late Gothic, Gothic

Background imageHabit Collection: View fo the Great Cloister with two galleries of the Certosa del Galluzzo

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

Background imageHabit Collection: View of the Great Cloister of the Carthusian Monastery of Galluzzo

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

Background imageHabit Collection: View of the Great Cloister of the Certosa del Galluzzo with some Carthusian monks in the foreground

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

Background imageHabit Collection: View of the Gallery of the Refectory of the Carthusian Monastery of Galluzzo

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

Background imageHabit Collection: Second Chapel of the Cemetry of the Capuchins. Architectonical structure belonging to the Church

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

Background imageHabit Collection: Miracle of the Miser's Heart, central detail, bas-relief on the high altar, by Donatello

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

Background imageHabit Collection: Bas-relief depicting a scene of the life of Arnaldo da Brescia, work of Odoardo Tabacchi

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

Background imageHabit Collection: Monument to Arnaldo da Brescia, bas-relief on the base, located in Piazzale Arnaldo in Brescia

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

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

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

Background imageHabit Collection: Marble tabernacle with the reliquary of the blood of Christ, and the bas-relief 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

Background imageHabit Collection: Jesus Christ dead between the Mary's and the Saints. Altar in terracotta by Cieco da Gambassi

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

Background imageHabit Collection: The Madonna del Soccorso (aid), glazed terracotta, work by Andrea della Robbia preserved in

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

Background imageHabit Collection: Marble altar with the Virgin among various Saints. Sculpture by Tommaso Pisano

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

Background imageHabit Collection: Medals with Girolamo Savonarola on the verso and some symbols on the recto, by Luca della Robbia

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

Background imageHabit Collection: Statue of Fra Paolo Sarpi (1552-1623), Emilio Marsili (1841-1926), bronze, 1892, Venice

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

Background imageHabit Collection: St. Dominic, by Pietro Francavilla, statue located in the Chapel of Sant'Antonino

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

Background imageHabit Collection: Saint Francis receiving the stigmata, tile of the pulpit, marble, Benedetto da Maiano (1442-1497)

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

Background imageHabit Collection: The enthroned Virgin with Child, San Giovanni Gaulberto and Humility

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

Background imageHabit Collection: Miracle of the Miser's Heart, left detail, bas-relief on the high altar, by Donatello

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



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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.