Robes Collection (#5)

St. Louis of Gonzaga, the saint in priest's robes kneels before altar
534916 St. Louis of Gonzaga, the saint in priest's robes kneels before altar, contemplating a crucifix while a gap in the clouds allows a view of Heaven with the letters (1HS) symbolising Christ

Peers and Peeresses at Luncheon on Coronation Day in the Royal Gallery, House of Lords (litho)
1040640 Peers and Peeresses at Luncheon on Coronation Day in the Royal Gallery, House of Lords (litho) by Salmon, Balliol (1868-1953) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bussine as Fra Borromee in "Marco Spada" at the Opera Comique
5855424 Bussine as Fra Borromee in "Marco Spada" at the Opera Comique.; (add.info.: Bussine in monk's robes)

Jade figure, 206 - 1279 (nephrite)
7205783 Jade figure, 206 - 1279 (nephrite); height 28.7 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; (add.info.: Very pale greenish boulder)

Napoleon Bonaparte crowning himself Emperor of France at Notre Dame, 1804
FLO4608583 Napoleon Bonaparte crowning himself Emperor of France at Notre Dame, 1804. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cruikshank from The Life of Napoleon a Hudibrastic Poem by Doctor

Manchu lady's robe, mid 19th century (satin)
829562 Manchu lady's robe, mid 19th century (satin); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unlined, embroidered with peonie roundels in floss silks and peking knot, with deep)

"Miguel el Musrab, Sheikh of the Anazeh Tribe", by Carl Haag…, Water-colour Society, 1862. Creator: Unknown
"Miguel el Musrab, Sheikh of the Anazeh Tribe", by Carl Haag, in the Winter Exhibition of the Water-colour Society, 1862

The Bishops of the Five Dioceses of the United Church of England and Ireland in Canada, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Bishops of the Five Dioceses of the United Church of England and Ireland in Canada, 1862. We have just received excellent photographs, taken by Mr

Dr. Ainger, Principal of St. Bees College, Cumberland…, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Dr. Ainger, Principal of St. Bees College, Cumberland - from a testimonial portrait recently presented to him by the students, 1862. Engraving from a photograph taken by Mr

The Right Hon. Warren Stormes Hale, the new Lord Mayor of London, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Right Hon. Warren Stormes Hale, the new Lord Mayor of London, 1864. In accordance with the annual custom of this Journal at the time of the inauguration of a new civic reign

Scenes in Japan: the night guard at Jeddo, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Scenes in Japan: the night guard at Jeddo, 1864. Engraving from a photograph...by Signor Beato...of the Night Guard of the Tycoon's Palace at Jeddo, in their quaint military costume

Rt. Rev. P.J. Hayes, 30 May 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Rt. Rev. P.J. Hayes, 30 May 1918. Patrick Joseph Hayes (1867-1938), American cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church who was Vicar Apostolic of Military USA

Requiem Mass, 20th century. Creator: Louis Charles Crespin
Requiem Mass, 20th century. Found in the collection of the State M Ciurlionis Art Museum, Kaunas

Front cover of The Adventures of Master Renard by G. Le Cordier, c.1900 (colour litho)
CHT164069 Front cover of The Adventures of Master Renard by G. Le Cordier, c.1900 (colour litho) by Pinchon, Joseph Porphyre (1871-1953); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Spirit and meditation
Marco Tagliarino

Two Monks Walking Home
Ajit Rana

Save Me
Peet van den Berg

Surma tribe children posing for the picture - Ethiopia
Joxe Inazio Kuesta Garmendia

Saint Bruno, c.1655. Creator: Philippe de Champaigne
Saint Bruno, c.1655

St Benedict. Creator: Nardo di Cione
St Benedict, Unknown date

Orator in Prison, late 18th century. Creator: Hubert Robert
Orator in Prison, late 18th century

The Penitent St Jerome. Creator: Georges de la Tour
The Penitent St Jerome, Unknown date

The Christmas Fair, 1872. Creator: Georg von Rosen
The Christmas Fair, 1872

Two lawyers shake hands // Deux avocats: la poignée de main, 1818-1879. Creator: Honore Daumier
Two lawyers shake hands // Deux avocats: la poignee de main, 1818-1879

George I (of Hanover), (c1911). Creator: Unknown
George I (of Hanover), (c1911). King George I of Great Britain. From a painting by Sir Godfrey Kneller. In the National Portrait Gallery'

Christ Carrying the Cross, 1498-1501. Creator: Gian Francesco de Maineri
Christ Carrying the Cross, 1498-1501

Maria Theresa Duncan and dancers, between 1911 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Maria Theresa Duncan and dancers, between 1911 and 1942

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Homme en Grand Deüil, between 1670 and 1683
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Homme en Grand Deuil, between 1670 and 1683

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, La Sage Femme (image 1 of 3), between c1678 and c1693. Creator: Nicolas Bonnart
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, La Sage Femme (image 1 of 3), between c1678 and c1693

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Dame de Qualité en Habit dEsté, between c1678 and c1693
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Dame de Qualite en Habit dEste, between c1678 and c1693

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Dame de la Cour, between c1678 and c1693. Creator: Nicolas Bonnart
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Dame de la Cour, between c1678 and c1693

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualité en Habit d'Hyver
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualite en Habit d'Hyver, between c1672 and c1686

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Marchand en Deshabillé d'Esté, 1687. Creator: Nicolas Arnoult
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Marchand en Deshabille d'Este, 1687

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualité, en Habit d'Esté, 1687. Creator: Nicolas Arnoult
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualite, en Habit d'Este, 1687

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Fille de Qualité, en d'Eshabillé d'Esté, 1687. Creator: Nicolas Arnoult
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Fille de Qualite, en d'Eshabille d'Este, 1687

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualité, en Habit d'Esté, Détoffe Siamoise, 1687
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualite, en Habit d'Este, Detoffe Siamoise, 1687

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualité en Habit d'Esté, 1687. Creator: Nicolas Arnoult
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualite en Habit d'Este, 1687

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualité en Habit d'Esté, 1687. Creator: Nicolas Arnoult
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualite en Habit d'Este, 1687

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Fille de Qualité en Habit dÉsté, 1687. Creator: Nicolas Arnoult
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Fille de Qualite en Habit dEste, 1687

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Fille de Qualité, en d'Eshabillé d'Este, 1687. Creator: Nicolas Arnoult
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Fille de Qualite, en d'Eshabille d'Este, 1687

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualité, en d'Eshabillé d'Esté, 1687. Creator: Nicolas Arnoult
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualite, en d'Eshabille d'Este, 1687

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualité en Echarpe, between c1681 and c1683. Creator: Nicolas Arnoult
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualite en Echarpe, between c1681 and c1683

Title Page for Hoffman's German Flowers, 1790. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Title Page for Hoffman's German Flowers, 1790. From almanac: Deutchlands flora oder Botanisches Taschenbuch fur des jahr 1800

Illustration for Good Human Characteristics, 1789. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Good Human Characteristics, 1789. From almanac: Kleine Taschencalender for the year 1790

Illustration for the Works of J.P.C. Florian, 1796. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for the Works of J.P.C. Florian, 1796

Fashion Plate (Court Dress), 1824. Creator: Unknown
Fashion Plate (Court Dress), 1824

Fashion Plate (Walking Dress), 1812. Creator: John Bell
Fashion Plate (Walking Dress), 1812

The Assiniboine and Saskatchewan Exploring Expedition - Ojibway Encampment near the Falls... 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Assiniboine and Saskatchewan Exploring Expedition - Ojibway Encampment near the Falls of the Rainy River, 1858. The Ojibways of the Lake of the Woods are the most warlike

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"Robes: A Tapestry of History, Art, and Culture" Step into the world as we unravel their rich tapestry throughout history. From Queen Elizabeth II's regal attire in Pietro Annigoni's iconic portrait to the mysterious allure of "The Thief" depicted by Antonio Maria Fabres y Costa, they have adorned figures both noble and enigmatic. Intrigue deepens with a glimpse into the 17th-century artwork showcasing a Plague doctor donning a distinctive robe while battling an invisible enemy. Meanwhile, Tsai Shen Yeh, the Chinese God of wealth, bestows prosperity upon those who revere him in his resplendent robe. Delve into realms beyond reality with Harry Clarke's haunting depiction of "The Song of the Mad Prince, " where ethereal robes mirror the madness within. Nicolas Poussin's masterpiece "Et in Arcadia ego" transports us to idyllic shepherd life amidst flowing robes that whisper tales untold. From Lawrence of Arabia's desert adventures to Zen priest Ikkyu Osho seeking enlightenment in simple robes, these garments transcend time and cultures. Even Dante himself is immortalized alongside his Divine Comedy by Domenico di Michelino’s brushstroke on vibrant fabric. Witness St Dunstan, Archbishop of Canterbury draped in colored elegance or Her Majesty the Queen Mother surrounded by her pages exuding grace and dignity. Andrey Rublyov brings divinity to life through "The Trinity, " where celestial beings are swathed in heavenly robes that radiate spiritual power. Throughout centuries and continents, whether symbolizing authority or spirituality, they have woven themselves deeply into our collective consciousness. They embody stories whispered from one generation to another – tales that remind us that beneath every robe lies a story waiting to be told.