Cloak Collection (#3)

St Dunstan, c1750. Artist: GP Harding
St Dunstan, c1750. Unfinished copy of an original painting in Goldsmiths Hall of St Dunstan standing in front of an image depicting the crucifixion of Christ, angels above and clerics bowing

Richard pardons his brother John, 12th Century (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Richard pardons his brother John, 1864. Richard I, (1157-1199) pardons his brother Prince John, (1166 -1216), at the behest of their mother, Eleanor of Aquitaine

Frocks and thrills: Gowns and headdresses from Paris 1913
Women models wearing a selection of different style evening wear, including the lamp-shade skirt, Turkish trousers, low scaft-belt cloak and the knee skirt. 1913

The Lady Lloyd of Dolobran by Glyn W. Philpot
Lady Lloyd of Dolobran, formerly Blanche Lascelles, painted by Glyn W. Philpot. 1929

Les Elegances Parisiennes by Jenny -- three women in dresses and coats in shades of blue. circa 1916

Francis and Poor Man
SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI takes off his cloak and gives it to a poor man. Date: 1182 - 1226

Lady Diana Manners (1891-1981), British society beauty, actress and wife of Duff Cooper. Later became Lady Duff Cooper, Viscountess Norwich

Shepherdess with her Flock, 1863 (oil on canvas)
XIR203266 Shepherdess with her Flock, 1863 (oil on canvas) by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); 81x101 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Don Quixote on horseback with his lance
Don Quixote on horseback, galloping forward with his lance. Date: First published: 1605-1615

Throwing snowballs
A group of cheeky monks, step outside of their monastery to throw snowballs and unsuspecting passers-by

Costume / Men / Saxon Chief
A Saxon warrior chief, fully equipped for battle in helmet and body armour, and carrying a long spear

Shopping for Fabric 1809
A throng of mostly feminine customers scrutinize the stock at Messrs. Harding, Howell & Co. at 89 Pall Mall. Fabrics cascade from displays in the drapery department

Lady Posts Letter 1906
A lady goes out in her evening dress and cloak to post a letter in a London street

Female Trumpeter of the The Band of The Household Cavalry
Pictured is a female Trumpeter of the The Band of The Household Cavalry riding toward HorseGuards Arch. When Her Majesty The Queen is in residence at Buckingham Palace a Trumpeter riding a white

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Portrait of a Donor, 1530. Creator: Aert Claesz
Portrait of a Donor, 1530.

Portrait of a Young Man, 1518. Creator: Raphael
Portrait of a Young Man, 1518.

The Nativity, 1493. Creator: Bernardino Butinone
The Nativity, 1493.

Saint John the Baptist, 1475. Creator: Alvise Vivarini
Saint John the Baptist, 1475.

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

Portrait of Robert de la Marck, 4th Duke of Bouillon, 1550. Creator: Corneille de Lyon
Portrait of Robert de la Marck, 4th Duke of Bouillon, 1550.

The Crucifixion, 1390. Creator: Agnolo Gaddi
The Crucifixion, 1390.

The Virgin and Child enthroned, 1495. Creator: Lorenzo Costa
The Virgin and Child enthroned, 1495.

Self-Portrait, 1519. Creator: Joos van Cleve
Self-Portrait, 1519.

Portrait of a young Man as Saint Sebastian, 1533. Creator: Agnolo Bronzino
Portrait of a young Man as Saint Sebastian, 1533.

Nunc Dimittis, 1505. Creator: Giovanni Bellini
Nunc Dimittis, 1505.

Saint Jerome in penitence, 1634. Creator: Jusepe de Ribera
Saint Jerome in penitence, 1634.

The Sacrifice of Polyxena, unknown date, (c1730s). Creator: Workshop of Giovanni Battista Pittoni
The Sacrifice of Polyxena, unknown date, (c1730s). Polyxena, with whom Achilles fell in love, was the younger daughter of Priam and Hecuba, the king and queen of Troy

Portrait of a Man, 1676. Creator: Gaspar Netscher
Portrait of a Man, 1676.

The Virgin and Child with Angels, 1500. Creator: Piero di Cosimo
The Virgin and Child with Angels, 1500.

Portrait of Doge Francesco Venier, 1554. Creator: Titian
Portrait of Doge Francesco Venier, 1554.

Portrait of a Senator, 1580. Creator: Jacopo Tintoretto
Portrait of a Senator, 1580.

Portrait of a Senator, 1570. Creator: Jacopo Tintoretto
Portrait of a Senator, 1570.

Portrait of Jacques Le Roy, 1631. Creator: Anthony van Dyck
Portrait of Jacques Le Roy, 1631.

Portrait of Judge Martin Howard, 1767. Creator: John Singleton Copley
Portrait of Judge Martin Howard, 1767.

Portrait of Ferdinand VII, 1814. Creator: Francisco Goya
Portrait of Ferdinand VII, 1814.

The Supper at Emmaus, 1633. Creator: Matthias Stomer
The Supper at Emmaus, 1633.

Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, 1639. Creator: Johann Heinrich Schonfeld
Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, 1639.

The Virgin and Child with the Infant Saint John and Saint Jerome, 1523. Creator: Domenico Beccafumi
The Virgin and Child with the Infant Saint John and Saint Jerome, 1523.

Miss Pauline Gilmer and Miss Olive Water in the "Blue Bird", 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Miss Pauline Gilmer and Miss Olive Water in the "Blue Bird", 1910.

Boy in a Turban holding a Nosegay, 1658. Creator: Michiel Sweerts
Boy in a Turban holding a Nosegay, 1658. The large area of blue cloak is contrasted with the pale yellow of the turban, the immaculate white of the shirt and the red of some of the flowers

Sheba, c.1929. Creator: Mary Tripe
Sheba, c.1929. This is a portrait of Allison Kirkcaldie, who was part of the family that owned Wellington's Kirkcaldie and Stains department store

The Virgin and Child, 1340. Creator: Bernardo Daddi
The Virgin and Child, 1340.

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"The Power of the Cloak: Unveiling Hidden Identities and Symbolism in Art" Throughout history, artists have masterfully depicted the enigmatic allure of the cloak, a garment that transcends time and culture. Rembrandt van Rijn's "A Man in Armour" captures the essence of strength and mystery as a figure dons an imposing suit while concealing his true intentions beneath a cloak. In 1918, Trotsky slayed the counter-revolutionary dragon in a powerful poster. The revolutionary leader's cloak symbolizes his ability to navigate through treacherous times with cunning strategy and resilience. The regal elegance of Queen Elizabeth II is magnificently portrayed by Sterling Henry Nahum Baron in her coronation robes. Her majestic cloak drapes around her like a shield, embodying her role as a protector and symbolizing her authority over the British Empire. Kaiser Wilhelm II, during World War I, wore his military uniform with pride but also relied on his commanding presence hidden behind an authoritative cloak. This visual representation reflects both power and vulnerability amidst turbulent times. St Martin De Tours exemplifies selflessness as he shares his own cloak with a beggar to provide warmth and comfort. This act of compassion immortalized by countless artists emphasizes empathy as an essential virtue for humanity. John Everett Millais' paintings "My First Sermon" (1863) and "My Second Sermon" (1864) depict children wearing cloaks while attending church services. These innocent figures are metaphorically protected from worldly distractions by their spiritual garments - reminding us of our need for faith even in uncertain times. The fable of Wind and Sun showcases how persuasion triumphs over force when it comes to removing one's outer layer. The wind fails miserably while attempting to strip off someone's cloak, highlighting the power of gentle persuasion compared to coercion or aggression. Ladislaus I of Hungary or St.