{"product_id":"yesterdays-of-an-artist-monk-9781026094754","title":"Yesterdays of an Artist-Monk","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Dom Willibrord Verkade\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Religious\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Yesterdays of an Artist-Monk\" is a compelling spiritual autobiography and memoir by Dom Willibrord Verkade, a prominent figure in the post-impressionist Nabis movement who eventually embraced a life of monastic contemplation. The narrative chronicles Verkade's fascinating journey from the vibrant art circles of late 19th-century Europe-where he associated with legendary figures like Paul Gauguin and Paul S�rusier-to his profound conversion to Catholicism and entry into the Benedictine Order at Beuron Abbey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe work provides an intimate look at the intersection of aesthetic pursuit and spiritual searching. Verkade reflects on his artistic development, the philosophical undercurrents of the Nabis group, and the inner turmoil that led him to seek a deeper meaning beyond the canvas. Through vivid recollections of his travels across Europe and his growing fascination with liturgical life, the author illustrates a unique synthesis of art and faith. \"Yesterdays of an Artist-Monk\" serves as both an important historical document of the European art scene and a timeless exploration of the soul's quest for truth and divine beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tradd Street Press","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47887257862295,"sku":"9781026094754","price":3075.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781026094754.webp?v=1781157732","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/yesterdays-of-an-artist-monk-9781026094754","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}