Title

Line drawing of St Benedict

Caption

Line drawing of St Benedict handing his book (the Rule) to a group of monks symbolising the foundation of Western monasticism. Dated 12th Century

Date

12th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP18A27_213

License type

Rights managed

Available size

39,7Mb (4,4Mb) / 10,8in x 14,3in / 3234 x 4290 (300dpi)

Keywords

Line drawing Illustration St Benedict Saint Book The Rule monks Monk symbolism Symbol Western monasticism Monasticism Religion Religious Middle Ages Mediaeval 12th Century