Chasuble Collection (#2)

Chasuble, Italy, 1700 / 50. Creator: Unknown
Chasuble, Italy, 1700/50

Chasuble, Italy, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Chasuble, Italy, 18th century

Portion of a Chasuble, Italy, 1450 / 1500. Creator: Unknown
Portion of a Chasuble, Italy, 1450/1500

Chasuble, Italy, 1425 / 75. Creator: Unknown
Chasuble, Italy, 1425/75

Chasuble (Back), Italy, 1575 / 1625. Creator: Unknown
Chasuble (Back), Italy, 1575/1625

Fragment (From a Chasuble), Italy, 1601 / 50. Creator: Unknown
Fragment (From a Chasuble), Italy, 1601/50

Fragment (From a Chasuble), Italy, 1475 / 1500. Creator: Unknown
Fragment (From a Chasuble), Italy, 1475/1500

Portion of Chasuble Back, Italy, Late 16th / early 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Portion of Chasuble Back, Italy, Late 16th/early 17th century

Chasuble Front with Orphrey Cross, Florence, Chasuble: 15th century; Orphrey Cross: 1401/50

Chasuble with Orphrey Band, Spain, Chasuble: Late 15th cent; Band
Chasuble with Orphrey Band, Spain, Chasuble: Late 15th century; Orphrey Band: Late 15th/early 16th century

Chasuble (Front), Italy, 1701 / 25. Creator: Unknown
Chasuble (Front), Italy, 1701/25

Chasuble, France, 1725 / 75. Creator: Unknown
Chasuble, France, 1725/75

Chasuble, France, 1750 / 1800. Creator: Unknown
Chasuble, France, 1750/1800

Fragment (From a Chasuble), France, c. 1760. Creator: Unknown
Fragment (From a Chasuble), France, c. 1760

Chasuble Showing the Arms of France, Flanders, 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Chasuble Showing the Arms of France, Flanders, 16th century

Part of the Orphrey of a Chasuble, Flemish, 15th century (colour litho)
3632253 Part of the Orphrey of a Chasuble, Flemish, 15th century (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Part of the Orphrey of a Chasuble, Flemish)

A Bishop (oil on wood)
3744241 A Bishop (oil on wood) by Italian School, (17th century); Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle); eNottingham City Museums & Galleries; Italian, out of copyright

Parato del Corpus Domini dalmatic (silk)
BAT152130 Parato del Corpus Domini dalmatic (silk) by Italian School; Museo di Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence, Italy; Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; Italian, out of copyright

Procession on the Feast of Corpus Christi, Naples (w / c on paper)
BOL229484 Procession on the Feast of Corpus Christi, Naples (w/c on paper) by Harding, James Duffield (1798-1863); 55.3x79.2 cm; Bolton Museum and Art Gallery, Lancashire

The Mass of St. Basil, 1743-7 (oil on canvas)
BOO73455 The Mass of St. Basil, 1743-7 (oil on canvas) by Subleyras, Pierre (1699-1749); 133.5x80 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Figurine of a bishop (gilded copper)
XIR242470 Figurine of a bishop (gilded copper) by French School, (14th century); Musee Departemental des Antiquites, Rouen, France; French, out of copyright

Historiated initials depicting a Bishop Saint, c. 1470 (vellum)
MMT215654 Historiated initials depicting a Bishop Saint, c.1470 (vellum) by Russi Francesco di Giovanni de (fl.1470); Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris, France; (add.info.: Un saint eveque)

Ecclesiastical Costume
LLM455319 Ecclesiastical Costume by Kretschmer, Albert (1825-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ecclesiastical Costume. Illustration from The Costumes of All Nations by Albert Kretschmer)

Sacrament Sunday, 1897 (oil on canvas)
3744239 Sacrament Sunday, 1897 (oil on canvas) by Fletcher, William Teulon Blandford (1858-1936); 121.9x91.4 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle)

Maker of chasubles, 1546 (chromolitho)
2817196 Maker of chasubles, 1546 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maker of chasubles, 1546)

Textile fragment from the Chasuble of San Valerius (silk
3737707 Textile fragment from the Chasuble of San Valerius (silk, gilt animal substrate around a silk core) by Spanish School, (13th century); 15.2x13.3 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Chasuble (engraving)
3634544 Chasuble (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chasuble. An ecclesiastical vestment worn by all grades of the Roman Catholic clergy)

Advanced Ritual in the Church of England, II (engraving)
1037651 Advanced Ritual in the Church of England, II (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advanced Ritual in the Church of England, II)

Icon of St. Gregory (tempera on panel)
BOO226970 Icon of St. Gregory (tempera on panel) by Byzantine School, (12th century); 81x53 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; out of copyright

A Bishop Saint (vellum)
MMT215636 A Bishop Saint (vellum) by Master of San Michele of Murano (early 15th century); Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris, France; Italian, out of copyright

Leaf from a Book of Hours: The Mass of St Gregory, c. 1485-94 (parchment)
5938184 Leaf from a Book of Hours: The Mass of St Gregory, c.1485-94 (parchment) by Bourdichon, Jean (1457-1521); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; (add.info.: Illuminated Manuscript)

Pope officiating (engraving)
957949 Pope officiating (engraving) by Jacquemin, Raphael (1821-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pope officiating, after a German painting from 1495 in the Museum of Cluny)

The Mass of St. Basil (oil on canvas)
PWI90087 The Mass of St. Basil (oil on canvas) by Le Sueur, Eustache (1617-55); Louvre, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

Notre-Dame de la Treille, D apres un fragment de chasuble brodee, communique par M Quarre, de Lille (engraving)
6022463 Notre-Dame de la Treille, D apres un fragment de chasuble brodee, communique par M Quarre, de Lille (engraving) by French School

Part of the Orphrey of a Chasuble, German, 15th century (colour litho)
3632268 Part of the Orphrey of a Chasuble, German, 15th century (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Part of the Orphrey of a Chasuble, German)

Historiated initials depicting St. Gregory and two Saints (vellum)
MMT215643 Historiated initials depicting St. Gregory and two Saints (vellum) by Italian School; Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris, France; (add.info.: Saint Gregoire et deux saints)

Historiated initial I depicting St. Augustine (vellum)
MMT215634 Historiated initial I depicting St. Augustine (vellum) by Master of San Michele of Murano (early 15th century); Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris, France; (add.info.: Doctor of the Church)

St. Roderick of Cordoba (oil on porcelain)
HRT67774 St. Roderick of Cordoba (oil on porcelain) by Murillo, Bartolome Esteban (1618-82) (after); 39.4x25.4 cm; Hartlepool Museum Service

St. Germain (c. 380-448) Bishop of Auxerre (polychrome wood)
XIR167583 St. Germain (c.380-448) Bishop of Auxerre (polychrome wood) by French School, (15th century); Church of St. Germain l Auxerrois, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Embroidery, leather tapestry, goldsmiths work, 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, (1898). Fig 1: Embroidery from the Sammlung vaterlandischer Altertumer at Stuttgart

Embroidered Chasubles by Luigi & Ersilia Martini, 1893. Artist: Robert Dudley
Embroidered Chasubles by Luigi & Ersilia Martini, 1893. Gifts presented to Alexandra of Denmark on the occasion of her marriage to the future Edward VII

English Work Chasuble circa 1300, 1912. An embroidered ornate sleeveless outer vestment worn by a Catholic or High Anglican priest when celebrating Mass. From The Connoisseur Vol XXXII

Abbot Elfnoth, 1020-1050, (1910). A 19th-century depiction after an 11th-century manuscript, showing Abbot Elfnoth (died 980 AD) presenting his book of prayer to St Augustine

Hedda of Winchester consecrates St Guthlac, late 12th century, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Hedda of Winchester consecrates St Guthlac, late 12th century, (1843). The bishop wears sacerdotal dress consisting of albe, tunic, dalmatic and chasuble. Guthlac lived 673-714 AD

An archbishop, late 12th century, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
An archbishop, late 12th century, (1843). Archbishop in pontifical dress. The lower part of the alba is visible above the ankles, over this is the fringed tunic

Hieronymus Scotlands Hieron Martyr Nordovicensis
Hieronymus of Scotland S. Hieron, Martyr Nordovicensis. (title on object), Hieronymus of Scotland, depicted as a priest with tunic and chasuble, with a falcon on his hand and in the other a sword

Fragment Chasuble 1400-1420 Italy 15th century
Fragment of a Chasuble, 1400-1420. Italy, beginning of the 15th century. Velvet (cut and voided); silk; overall: 108 x 50.5 cm (42 1/2 x 19 7/8 in.)

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The chasuble, a garment with rich historical and cultural significance, has been woven into the fabric of various aspects of human life. From its association with religious figures like Saint Antoninus of Pamiers to its appearance in theatrical plays such as Wilde's "The Importance of Being Earnest, " this ornate vestment holds a captivating allure. Originating from France during the 17th and 18th centuries, lace weaving and embroidery techniques were employed to create these exquisite textiles. The intricate craftsmanship showcased on the Rubens Chasuble exemplifies the mastery involved in their creation. Every detail meticulously crafted by unknown artisans who left behind a legacy that transcends time. Even royalty embraced the elegance of the chasuble. Louis the Pious, King of the Franks and co-emperor with his father Charlemagne, donned this regal attire during his reign from 778 to 840. The tomb of Abbot Ingon at Abbey Saint-Germain-des-Pres in Paris serves as a testament to its enduring presence throughout history. In addition to its religious significance, chasubles also found their way onto theater stages. Whether it be through symbolic representation or costume design choices, they added an air of grandeur and authenticity to performances like "The Importance of Being Earnest. " Panel pieces dating back to 1725/75 offer glimpses into French artistry surrounding these garments. Possibly used as chasuble backs, these panels showcase elaborate designs that speak volumes about their creators' skill and dedication. From Christian missionaries like Saint Antoninus spreading their faith while wearing this sacred garb to Frankish priests adorned in chasubles during rituals in the 9th century - each thread weaved into every inch carries stories untold yet preserved for generations. As we admire these timeless creations today, let us appreciate not only their aesthetic beauty but also recognize them as artifacts connecting us with our past - a tangible link to the rich tapestry of human history.