Collections Visual Museum Benedict holds the crozier of a bishop, and scholastica holds either the scriptures or "the rule of saint benedict" and a dove. in pope gregory the great’s writings of her, her brother saw her soul depart for heaven in the form of a dove. The artwork titled “scholastica,” crafted by the artist m.c. escher in 1931, is a remarkable illustration belonging to the surrealism art movement. it is part of the series “de vreeselijke avonturen van scholastica.”.
Collections Visual Museum Scholastica kneels in prayer in her monastic cell. she is often drawn wearing the black and white habit of a benedictine. there is a crozier in the corner, which is a long stick with a curved or decorative end that is carried by a bishop. This work showcases escher’s distinctive style and contributes to the narrative of scholastica’s adventures. the artwork presents a dark, enclosed space, likely an attic or a storage room, illuminated dramatically by light streaming through a partially opened door. Most of what we know of scholastica is from pope gregory the great’s writing on benedict in his dialogues (c.590). his account is brief and focused on her final days. the twins were busy leading their monasteries, but would meet together once a year to “praise god and discuss spiritual matters.”. Scholastica is shown alongside her brother benedict in the cloister of paradise, the entrance to monte cassino. there is a halo over her head indicating her status as a saint. in her right hand she holds the "rule of saint benedict" that she adapted for women at her convent.
Collections Visual Museum Most of what we know of scholastica is from pope gregory the great’s writing on benedict in his dialogues (c.590). his account is brief and focused on her final days. the twins were busy leading their monasteries, but would meet together once a year to “praise god and discuss spiritual matters.”. Scholastica is shown alongside her brother benedict in the cloister of paradise, the entrance to monte cassino. there is a halo over her head indicating her status as a saint. in her right hand she holds the "rule of saint benedict" that she adapted for women at her convent. The artwork features a witch, scholastica, flying on a broomstick high above a town. the witch is depicted with wild, flowing hair, a joyful expression, and is in flight, mid air, over a detailed depiction of a town’s architecture, including a prominent tower and numerous rooftops. Pudentiana & praxedes reparata of florence samaritan woman scholastica tamar thecla theodora, empress. Women from the 1st through 4th centuries. agnes. 3rd century. agnes. 4th century. apollonia. 3rd century. © 2026 visual museum terms of service privacy policy site guide.
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