Anchorite Collection (#2)

The Temptation of Saint Anthony, First Half of 16th cen Creator: Wellens de Cock
The Temptation of Saint Anthony, First Half of 16th cen.. Private Collection

Saints Jerome and Alexander. Polyptych from the Santa Maria delle Grazie, 1500-1505. Found in the Collection of Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan

Saint Martin, c. 1500. Creator: Greek icon
Saint Martin, c. 1500. Found in the Collection of Petit Palais, Musee des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris

Saint Jerome, ca 1624-1625. Creator: Reni, Guido (1575-1642)
Saint Jerome, ca 1624-1625. Found in the Collection of National Gallery, London

The Penitent Saint Jerome in the desert, 1450. Creator: Bellini, Jacopo (c. 1400-c
The Penitent Saint Jerome in the desert, 1450. Found in the Collection of Museo di Castelvecchio, Verona

The Knighting of Saint Martin by the Emperor Constantine, ca 1514. Creator: Orley
The Knighting of Saint Martin by the Emperor Constantine, ca 1514. Found in the Collection of Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, Missouri

The Temptation of Saint Jerome. Creator: Vasari, Giorgio (1511-1574)
The Temptation of Saint Jerome. Found in the Collection of Galleria Palatina, Florence

Saint Jerome, ca 1573-1575. Creator: Tintoretto, Jacopo (1518-1594)
Saint Jerome, ca 1573-1575. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

A Hermit Praying in the Ruins of a Roman Temple, ca 1760. Artist: Robert, Hubert
A Hermit Praying in the Ruins of a Roman Temple, ca 1760. Found in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

John the Baptist, Angel of the Wilderness, 1560s. Found in the Collection of State A. Rublyov Museum of Ancient Russian Art, Moscow

Saint Jerome reading, c. 1650. Found in the Collection of Muse e du Louvre, Paris

The Temptations of St. Anthony anchorite of Tebaida, tempera on panel

hermit Eremite title object bearded hermit sits
The hermit The Eremite (title on object), The bearded hermit sits against a tree trunk in a forest landscape before the entrance to a cave

Saint Francis Saints series title Saint Francis
Saint Francis Saints (series title), Saint Francis, retired to the forest as a hermit. He kneels with folded hands for a crucifix

Hermit watches visitor dig ground trace mice
Hermit watches his visitor dig into the ground to trace mice, anchorite, hermit, spading, soil cultivation, Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, 1693, paper, letterpress printing, h 90 mm × w 77 mm

hermit De Eremyt title object bearded hermit sits
The hermit De Eremyt (title on object), The bearded hermit sits against a tree trunk in a forest landscape before the entrance to a cave

Fore Abbey, Co Westmeath, Ireland; Abbey With Anchorites Church In The Background

Dispute of four Church Fathers on the Immaculate Conception, 1541. Artist: Dossi, Dosso (ca. 1486-1542)
Dispute of four Church Fathers on the Immaculate Conception, 1541. Found in the collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Saint Anthony the Abbot Tormented by Demons. Artist: Desi, Joan (active 1481-1520)
Saint Anthony the Abbot Tormented by Demons. Found in the collection of Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona

The Ladder of Divine Ascent, Mid of 17th cen Artist: Russian icon
The Ladder of Divine Ascent, Mid of 17th cen.. From a private collection

Madonna and Child in glory with the saints Anthony of Padua and Francis, 1530. Found in the collection of the Musei Capitolini, Rome

Saint Jerome reading, c. 1490. Found in the Collection of Muse e Jacquemart-Andre, Chaalis

The Penitent Saint Jerome, c. 1513. Found in the Collection of Muzeul National Brukenthal, Sibiu

Saint Jerome, 1537. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Saint Jerome in the Wilderness, c. 1490. Found in the Collection of Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent

Saint Jerome Hearing the Trumpet of the Last Judgment, 1777. Found in the Collection of Muse e Fabre, Montpellier

Saint Jerome in his Cell, ca 1545. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Saint Jerome and the lion (center panel), 1511. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Saint John the Baptist in the Desert, ca 1774. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Saint Jerome, ca 1516-1518. Found in the collection of Veste Coburg

The Penitent Saint Jerome. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Saint John the Baptist in the Wilderness, 1602. Found in the Collection of Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, Missouri

The Temptation of Saint Anthony, 1552-1553. Found in the Collection of Musee des Beaux-Arts, Caen

Young Saint with a Sword (Saint Martin?), c. 1510. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

The Temptation of Saint Anthony, ca 1500-1510. Found in the collection of Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, Missouri

The Repentant Saint Jerome, . Found in the collection of Musee de Grenoble

Saint Jerome and a Donor, 1451. Found in the collection of Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

The Saints Anthony and James the Great. Private Collection

The Temptation of Saint Anthony. Private Collection

Triptych: Virgin and child with Saints Francis and Anthony Abbot. Found in the Collection of Convento di San Francesco, Subiaco

The Healing Wonder of Saint Bernard, c. 1473. Artist: Perugino (ca. 1450-1523)
The Healing Wonder of Saint Bernard, c. 1473. Found in the collection of Galleria Nazionale dell Umbria, Perugia

Saint John the Baptist preaching, 15th century. Artist: Bouts, Dirk, (Workshop)
Saint John the Baptist preaching, 15th century. Found in the collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Saint Martin and a beggar, c. 1608-1610. Artist: Saraceni, Carlo (1579-1620)
Saint Martin and a beggar, c. 1608-1610. Found in the collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

The Repentant Saint Jerome, 1507. Artist: Altdorfer, Albrecht (c. 1480-1538)
The Repentant Saint Jerome, 1507. Found in the collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Madonna and Child with Saints Dominic and Peter Martyr (Madonna dell Umilita), ca. 1433. Found in the collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Meeting of Saint Francis and Saint Dominic (Scenes from the life of Saint Francis of Assisi), ca 142 Artist: Angelico
Meeting of Saint Francis and Saint Dominic (Scenes from the life of Saint Francis of Assisi), ca 1429. Found in the collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

The Temptation of Saint Jerome. Artist: Siemiradzki, Henryk (1843-1902)
The Temptation of Saint Jerome. Private Collection

The Temptation of Saint Anthony. Artist: Wellens de Cock, Jan (ca 1470-1528)
The Temptation of Saint Anthony. Found in the collection of Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

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"Exploring the Solitude: The Life of an Anchorite" In the captivating painting "Saint Jerome in his Study, " created by Antonello da Messina, we catch a glimpse into the secluded world of an anchorite. This 15th-century artwork portrays Saint Jerome, known for his translation of the Bible, engrossed in deep contemplation within the walls of his study. A similar theme is echoed in "Saint Jerome, " a masterpiece from ca 1606 that showcases this revered saint's devotion to solitude and spiritual reflection. The allure of anchorage extends beyond Saint Jerome alone. In Arnold Bocklin's "Saint Anthony Preaching to the Fish, " we witness another anchorite figure delivering a sermon to aquatic creatures—an allegorical representation of detachment from worldly distractions. Delving further into this reclusive lifestyle, Albrecht Durer's "Saint Jerome in his Cell" offers a more intimate portrayal. Created around 1608, it depicts Saint Jerome immersed in prayer and penance within the confines of his austere cell—a testament to unwavering dedication. The influence and significance attributed to they are evident in works such as "The Virgin and Child with Saints Anthony Abbot and George" by Antonio Pisanello. Painted circa 1440, it highlights how these saints were venerated alongside Mary herself. Moving beyond traditional art forms, Laurie Tayler's thought-provoking sculpture titled "The Anchorite" brings forth contemporary interpretations surrounding seclusion and introspection—inviting viewers to ponder its deeper meaning. Dosso Dossi's intriguing piece titled "Dispute of four Church Fathers on the Immaculate Conception" introduces theological debates among church fathers but also alludes to their potential withdrawal from society as anchorites seeking divine wisdom. Joan Desi's haunting depiction entitled "Saint Anthony the Abbot Tormented by Demons" illustrates not only religious fervor but also the internal struggles faced by anchorites in their quest for spiritual enlightenment.