Clerical Dress Collection

Portrait of a Benedictine Abbot, 1484. Creator: Jan Polack
Portrait of a Benedictine Abbot, 1484.

Card. Vannutelli at New York, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Card. Vannutelli at New York, 1910.

ArchB. I.R. Rodic of Belgrade, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
ArchB. I.R. Rodic of Belgrade, between c1910 and c1915.

Victor Bouthillier, 1651. Creator: Robert Nanteuil
Victor Bouthillier, 1651.

Field Mass, Wash., 5/17/14, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Field Mass, Wash., 1914.

Rev. G. K. A. Bell (Dean of Canterbury), between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Rev. G. K. A. Bell (Dean of Canterbury), between c1910 and c1915.

Unknown prelate from the 17th century, called Bishop Hans Brask. Creator: Anon
Unknown prelate from the 17th century, called Bishop Hans Brask, Unknown date

Portrait of a Man, 17th century. Creator: School of Alessandro Allori
Portrait of a Man, 17th century

Peder Winstrup, 1605-1679, c17th century. Creator: Jonas Ahlgren
Peder Winstrup, 1605-1679, c17th century

Theology professor Carl Georg Rogberg (1789-1834), early 19th century. Creator: Johan Adolf Seven
Theology professor Carl Georg Rogberg (1789-1834), early 19th century

Johannes Gezelius the Younger, 1647-1718, bishop, c18th century. Creator: Helena Arnell
Johannes Gezelius the Younger, 1647-1718, bishop, c18th century

Johan Elai Terserus, 1605-1678, bishop, c17th century. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Johan Elai Terserus, 1605-1678, bishop, c17th century

Unknown priest, c18th century. Creator: Charles Robertson
Unknown priest, c18th century

Saint Louis of Toulouse, Saint Francis, and the Blessed John Capistrano, c1499-1500. Creator: Cristoforo Caselli
Saint Louis of Toulouse, Saint Francis, and the Blessed John Capistrano, c1499-1500. This triptych (an altarpiece with three panels)

Jesper Svedberg, 1653-1735, 1707. Creator: Anon
Jesper Svedberg, 1653-1735, 1707

Portrait of Antonius Kuyper, Clergyman in Amsterdam, 1791. Creator: Friedrich Tischbein
Portrait of Antonius Kuyper, Clergyman in Amsterdam, 1791

Le Cardinal, 1874. Creator: Jean-Paul Laurens
Le Cardinal, 1874

Portrait of Father Gaspard Deguerry, c1845. Creator: Ary Scheffer
Portrait of Father Gaspard Deguerry, c1845

Portrait of Father Tournus (1672-1733). Creator: Jean Restout
Portrait of Father Tournus (1672-1733)

Father Tournus (1672-1733) in prayer, c1725. Creator: Jean Restout
Father Tournus (1672-1733) in prayer, c1725

Bishop who ate his boots, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
Bishop who ate his boots, between c1900 and c1930

Orthodox priest, late 19th cent - early 20th cent. Creator: Unknown
Orthodox priest, late 19th cent - early 20th cent. This collection contains 136 photographs of Irkutsk from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries

Nikodim - Bishop of Yenisei and Krasnoyarsk, 1860-1870. Creator: AK Keppel
Nikodim - Bishop of Yenisei and Krasnoyarsk, 1860-1870. This collection includes more than four hundred photographs of daily life in Yenisei Province in the late tsarist period

Rev. B. G. Sayers, 1881. Creator: T. B. Latchmore
Rev. B. G. Sayers, 1881.Additional title: Studio portrait of Reverend B. G. Sayers pointing to an open page in Bible

Plate 39: St. John Nepomuk Bulto: From Portfolio "Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico"
Plate 39: St. John Nepomuk Bulto: From Portfolio " Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico", 1935/1942

Plate 39: Saint John Nepomuk: From Portfolio "Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico", 1935 / 1942
Plate 39: Saint John Nepomuk: From Portfolio " Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico", 1935/1942

Keane, Bishop of Richmond, between 1870 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Keane, Bishop of Richmond, between 1870 and 1880

Richmond, Rev. J. C. ca. 1860-1865. Creator: Unknown
Richmond, Rev. J.C. ca. 1860-1865

Schenck, Rev. H. ca. 1860-1865. Creator: Unknown
Schenck, Rev. H. ca. 1860-1865

Rev. Turner, ca. 1860-1865. Creator: Unknown
Rev. Turner, ca. 1860-1865

McGauran, Rev. Father, ca. 1860-1865. Creator: Unknown
McGauran, Rev. Father, ca. 1860-1865

Rev. Father Pierre Jean De Smet (1801-1873) Catholic missionary to Indian Territory, ca. 1860-1865. Creator: Unknown
Rev. Father Pierre Jean De Smet (1801-1873) Catholic missionary to Indian Territory, ca. 1860-1865

Mahomedanism in Kimberly, South Africa; A group of Mahomedan Priests, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Mahomedanism in Kimberly, South Africa; A group of Mahomedan Priests, 1890

Pictures of the Year- IX, "His Eminence Cardinal Manning", 1888. Creator: Unknown
Pictures of the Year- IX, " His Eminence Cardinal Manning", 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume38. July to December, 1888

St. Augustine at his desk and the cities of Babylon and Zion, 1489 (woodcut)
985852 St. Augustine at his desk and the cities of Babylon and Zion, 1489 (woodcut) by Italian School, (15th century); 31.5x21.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: St)

Portrait of Pope Gregory XIII, three-quarter length, Seated in an Armchair
990018 Portrait of Pope Gregory XIII, three-quarter length, Seated in an Armchair, (pen and brown ink) by Passarotti, Bartolomeo (1529-92); 45.9x39.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Conference, (oil on panel)
658562 The Conference, (oil on panel) by Croegaert, Georges (1848-1923); 65.4x53.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Conference. Georges Croegaert (1848-1923). Oil on panel

Celebrating Santa Maria della Rosa, (oil on panel)
651322 Celebrating Santa Maria della Rosa, (oil on panel) by Benlliure y Gil, Jose (1855-1937); 40.7x58.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Celebrating Santa Maria della Rosa)

News from on High, (oil on panel)
823387 News from on High, (oil on panel) by Brunery, Francesco (1845-1926); 53.3x37.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: News from on High. Francois Brunery (1849-1926). Oil on panel

Portrait George Abbot, Archbisop of Canterbury, illustration from
745939 Portrait George Abbot, Archbisop of Canterbury, illustration from Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, pub

Reverend Joshua Huntington (oil on panel)
HEH372261 Reverend Joshua Huntington (oil on panel) by American School, (18th century); 66x57.2 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA

Rogation Day, Cornwall, (oil on canvas)
657213 Rogation Day, Cornwall, (oil on canvas) by Titcomb, William Holt Yates (1858-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rogation Day, Cornwall. William Holt Yates Titcomb (1858-1930)

The Return of the Relics; Le Retour des Reliques, (watercolour and gouache)
827529 The Return of the Relics; Le Retour des Reliques, (watercolour and gouache) by Vibert, Jean or Jehan Georges (1840-1902); 47.8x101.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Cardinals in an Interior, (Watercolour on paper)
658219 Cardinals in an Interior, (Watercolour on paper) by Signorini, Giuseppe (1857-1932); 62x86 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cardinals in an Interior. Giuseppe Signorini (1857-1932)

Robert de Sorbon (1201-94) from Receuil des Estampes
STC195786 Robert de Sorbon (1201-94) from Receuil des Estampes, representant les Rangs et les Dignites, suivant le Costume de toutes les Nations existantes

Franz Liszt (1811-86) as abbot (b / w photo)
NUL224822 Franz Liszt (1811-86) as abbot (b/w photo) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Double Portrait of the Reverend John Cocks and James Cocks, Both Small Full-Length
652128 Double Portrait of the Reverend John Cocks and James Cocks, Both Small Full-Length, the Former in Clerical Dress Seated on a Blue and White Upholsterd Chair

The Mass, 1859 (oil on panel)
989793 The Mass, 1859 (oil on panel) by Gallegos Arnosa, Jose (1859-1917); 39.4x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mass. Jose Gallegos y Arnosa (1859-1917). Oil on panel

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"Clerical Dress: A Glimpse into the Garments of Faith" In this captivating collection of images, we are transported through time and space to witness the diverse array worn by religious figures from various corners of the world. From Spanish colonial designs in New Mexico to Senegal, South Africa, and beyond, these snapshots offer a fascinating insight into the sartorial choices made by individuals dedicated to their faith. Plate 39 introduces us to St. John Nepomuk Bulto, an enigmatic figure whose attire reflects both his devotion and cultural heritage. The intricate details on his garments speak volumes about the craftsmanship involved in creating such regal vestments. Moving forward, we encounter Saint John Nepomuk himself depicted in another plate from "Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico. " His flowing robes exude elegance and grace as he stands tall amidst a backdrop that transports us back centuries. The Marquis de Sade's illustration takes us down a different path altogether - one filled with controversy and intrigue. This black-and-white photo captures a moment frozen in time, inviting us to ponder upon the connection between religion and human desires. Abbot Moussa from Senegal presents yet another facet - one that merges tradition with modernity. The lithograph showcases his unique attire which reflects not only his role as a spiritual leader but also pays homage to his African roots. As we delve further into history, Bishop Keane's portrait offers a glimpse into clerical fashion during the late 19th century. His ornate robe adorned with delicate embroidery highlights the importance placed on appearance within religious circles at that time. Rev. Richmond follows suit with an image captured somewhere between 1860-1865. Though unidentified by name or location, this clergyman's dignified stance is matched only by his impeccably tailored cassock - a symbol of authority and piety combined. Rev. Schenck, Rev. Turner, and Rev.