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Image Not Available for The silent monks of the Order of Camaldolese (Kamaldulens) in the Bielany Monastery near Kraków, Poland. Clustered around the church and enclosed by a high stone wall are the neat huts of the monks who have taken the oath of absolute silence. This photo s
The silent monks of the Order of Camaldolese (Kamaldulens) in the Bielany Monastery near Kraków, Poland. Clustered around the church and enclosed by a high stone wall are the neat huts of the monks who have taken the oath of absolute silence. This photo s
Image Not Available for The silent monks of the Order of Camaldolese (Kamaldulens) in the Bielany Monastery near Kraków, Poland. Clustered around the church and enclosed by a high stone wall are the neat huts of the monks who have taken the oath of absolute silence. This photo s

The silent monks of the Order of Camaldolese (Kamaldulens) in the Bielany Monastery near Kraków, Poland. Clustered around the church and enclosed by a high stone wall are the neat huts of the monks who have taken the oath of absolute silence. This photo s

Creator P. Roth (German)
DateFebruary 23 1940
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 18.2 x 23.9 cm (7 3/16 x 9 7/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
  • Photographs
Object number2002/8537
LocationNot currently on display

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Image Not Available for Monks of the Order of Camaldolese (Kamaldulens) clearning away the snow at the Bielany Monastery.
Monks of the Order of Camaldolese (Kamaldulens) clearning away the snow at the Bielany Monastery.
P. Roth
February 23 1940
Photograph
Image Not Available for A view of the 400 year old laundryroom of the Bielany Monastery. As the monks wear white robes, there is steady work in the laundry room.
A view of the 400 year old laundryroom of the Bielany Monastery. As the monks wear white robes, there is steady work in the laundry room.
P. Roth
February 23 1940
Photograph
Image Not Available for A view of the sewing department of the monastery, where the monks' robes are made.
A view of the sewing department of the monastery, where the monks' robes are made.
P. Roth
February 23 1940
Photograph
Image Not Available for Pater Sanislaus in front of the Church of the Bielany Monastery.
Pater Sanislaus in front of the Church of the Bielany Monastery.
P. Roth
February 23 1940
Photograph
Image Not Available for Portrait of a Polish police captain in Kraków, Poland.
Portrait of a Polish police captain in Kraków, Poland.
P. Roth
February 23 1940
Photograph
Image Not Available for Questioning a tramp picked up in the vicinity at the Police Commissariat in Kraków, Poland.
Questioning a tramp picked up in the vicinity at the Police Commissariat in Kraków, Poland.
P. Roth
February 23 1940
Photograph
Image Not Available for A monk-carpenter works in the woodworking room. This monk was born an American.
A monk-carpenter works in the woodworking room. This monk was born an American.
P. Roth
February 23 1940
Photograph
Image Not Available for A monk prepares for prayers by taking one of the hundred consecutively numbered stones from the small box at the left. By comparing the number of the stone drawn with that listed on the tablet, he can ascertain for whom his next prayer is to be.
A monk prepares for prayers by taking one of the hundred consecutively numbered stones from the small box at the left. By comparing the number of the stone drawn with that listed on the tablet, he can ascertain for whom his next prayer is to be.
P. Roth
February 23 1940
Photograph
Image Not Available for The newspaper "Goniec Krakowski" in Kraków is one of the largest in the Polish occuped territory and is printed in the most modern manner. Here a linotype man at work. From his office, he has a beautiful view of the city.
The newspaper "Goniec Krakowski" in Kraków is one of the largest in the Polish occuped territory and is printed in the most modern manner. Here a linotype man at work. From his office, he has a beautiful view of the city.
P. Roth
February 23 1940
Photograph
Image Not Available for While the administration in Poland is being taken over by the German authorities, the Polish Police are working hand in hand with the German Police. Here a Polish Police Commissioner accepts the report of a Polish policeman.
While the administration in Poland is being taken over by the German authorities, the Polish Police are working hand in hand with the German Police. Here a Polish Police Commissioner accepts the report of a Polish policeman.
P. Roth
February 23 1940
Photograph
Image Not Available for Close up of the inside of the "Nicholskij skit". A skit is a small and secluded part of the monastery where monks pray for strength.
Close up of the inside of the "Nicholskij skit". A skit is a small and secluded part of the monastery where monks pray for strength.
Rudolf Gotsche
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Partial view of the inside of the area referred to as "Nicholskij skit". A skit is a small and secluded part of the monastery where monks pray for strength.
Partial view of the inside of the area referred to as "Nicholskij skit". A skit is a small and secluded part of the monastery where monks pray for strength.
Rudolf Gotsche
1930s
Photograph
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