Cloak Collection (#4)

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.

A Duchess (The Blue Dress), c1866. Creator: Alfred Stevens
A Duchess (The Blue Dress), c1866. A young woman, still wearing her cape and one glove, reflects on the contents of a hastily opened letter

Washington suffrage hikers, 1913. Creator: Bain News Service
Washington suffrage hikers, 1913. Shows suffrage hikers who took part in the suffrage hike from New York City to Washington, D.C

Menasseh ben Israel, 1636. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Menasseh ben Israel, 1636. Manoel Dias Soeiro (1604-57), better known by his Hebrew name Menasseh/ Manasseh ben Israel also, Menasheh ben Yossef ben Yisrael, was a Portuguese rabbi, kabbalist

Young Man in a Feathered Cap, 1647. Creator: Ferdinand Bol
Young Man in a Feathered Cap, 1647.

The virgin and the Child with Saint Catherine of Siena and Angels, 1490. Creator: Francesco di Giorgio Martini
The virgin and the Child with Saint Catherine of Siena and Angels, 1490.

Paysannes des Environs de Boulogne (Peasant women from near Boulogne), 1873. Creator: Alphonse Legros
Paysannes des Environs de Boulogne (Peasant women from near Boulogne), 1873. Depicts three young peasant women seated together, their heads bowed and hands folded in contemplative prayer

The Warrior, c1770. Creator: Jean-Honore Fragonard
The Warrior, c1770. This figure may be an arrogant warrior from some bygone age or he may be one of the artist's contemporaries in disguise

A monk praying, St. Francis, c.1877. Creator: Francis Seymour Haden
A monk praying, St. Francis, c.1877. The isolated figure of an austere monk - who the title indicates is Haden's image of St Francis of Assisi - looking up towards a tree with a crucifix; his

Temptation of St Antony, 1628-1642. Creator: Andries Dirksz Both
Temptation of St Antony, 1628-1642. The Temptation of Saint Anthony/Antony is an often-repeated subject in history of art and literature

Prof. Geo. McAneny, Dr. Jacobi, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Prof. Geo. McAneny, Dr. Jacobi, 1912. Shows Dr. Abraham Jacobi (1830-1919), considered the founder of pediatric medicine in the United States

Bearded man, in a furred oriental cap and robe, 1631. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Bearded man, in a furred oriental cap and robe, 1631. Bearded man, in a furred oriental cap and robe is traditionally said to be a portrait of the artist's father

Old man with beard, fur cap, and velvet cloak, c.1631. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Old man with beard, fur cap, and velvet cloak, c.1631. An old man, seen in half-length portrait, is sitting in a chair with a heavy velvet cloak draped around his shoulders.

Portrait Of A Man, c1500-20. Creator: Ridolfo Ghirlandaio
Portrait Of A Man, c1500-20.

Virgin And Child, c1465-70. Creator: Matteo di Giovanni
Virgin And Child, c1465-70. Jesus raises one hand in blessing, a solemn expression on his face. The Virgin Mary appears pensive as she gently touches her son's shoulder

Persia - Mohmammedan priests, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Persia - Mohmammedan priests, between c1910 and c1915.

The New Zealand Chief, William Thompson, negotiating with Brigadier-General Carey, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The New Zealand Chief, William Thompson, negotiating with Brigadier-General Carey, 1865. Engraving of a sketch by Major Tupper

The Virgin with the Christ Child and a donor (oil on panel)
8712019 The Virgin with the Christ Child and a donor (oil on panel) by Santacroce, Francesco di Simone da (c.1440-1508); Nivaagaards Malerisamling, Niva

Madonna and Child with the Young St John the Baptist, after 1537 (oil on panel)
8712014 Madonna and Child with the Young St John the Baptist, after 1537 (oil on panel) by Cranach, Lucas the Elder (1472-1553); Nivaagaards Malerisamling, Niva

The Little Red Riding Hood, c.1880 (print)
7293320 The Little Red Riding Hood, c.1880 (print); (add.info.: Literature. Fairy Tales. The wolf in the bed with the Little Red Riding Hood)

The Little Red Riding Hood, c.1880 (print)
7293317 The Little Red Riding Hood, c.1880 (print); (add.info.: Literature. Fairy Tales. The wolf eat the Little Red Riding Hood)

The Little Red Riding Hood, c.1880 (print)
7293328 The Little Red Riding Hood, c.1880 (print); (add.info.: Literature. Fairy Tales. The wolf eat the grand mother. Imagery for the tale: The Little Red Riding Hood, by Charles Perrault)

Byron's voyage around Cape Horn 1764-1766; reverse, 1764-66 (silver)
7339300 Byron's voyage around Cape Horn 1764-1766; reverse, 1764-66 (silver) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 3.8x0 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Saint Nicholas of Bari, 1472 (oil on wood panel)
XOS5872711 Saint Nicholas of Bari, 1472 (oil on wood panel) by Crivelli, Carlo (c.1430/35-1495); 109x41 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: By Carlo Crivelli Saint Nicolas of Bari)

Saint Agatha, c.1500 (oil and gold on panel)
5860851 Saint Agatha, c.1500 (oil and gold on panel) by Vergos, Rafael (active 1492-1505); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: By Raphael or Rafael Vergos)

Indian Mother and Baby, (oil on canvas laid on masonite)
650693 Indian Mother and Baby, (oil on canvas laid on masonite) by Sharp, Joseph Henry (1859-1953); 61x51 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian Mother and Baby. Joseph Henry Sharp (1859-1953)

HRH Albert Edward, Prince of Wales (future Edward VII), 1863 (litho)
XND75988 HRH Albert Edward, Prince of Wales (future Edward VII), 1863 (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: HRH Albert Edward)

The new world, the discovery of the Americas: Raleigh extends his cloak beneath the feet of Queen Elizabeth
5313678 The new world, the discovery of the Americas: Raleigh extends his cloak beneath the feet of Queen Elizabeth.; SeM Studio/UIG

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630709 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for Kenilworth by Sir Walter Scott (colour litho)
8638866 Illustration for Kenilworth by Sir Walter Scott (colour litho) by Grieve, Walter (1872-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Walter, throwing his cloak from his shoulders)

Young woman with cigarette for "Cheri" by Colette, 1927 (Engraved wood)
8683011 Young woman with cigarette for "Cheri" by Colette, 1927 (Engraved wood) by Jeanniot, Pierre Georges (1848-1934); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sunday, the day that is blest with heavenly peace and rest (chromolitho)
8677372 Sunday, the day that is blest with heavenly peace and rest (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunday)

Maurice of saxony (1521-1553). Duke (1541-47) and later Elector (1547-53) of Saxony. Protestant from 1539
CUL4851974 Maurice of saxony (1521-1553). Duke (1541-47) and later Elector (1547-53) of Saxony. Protestant from 1539. Portrait based on a painting by Lucas Cranach

CRUZ VAZQUEZ, Manual of the (1750-1792). " Ciego con la guitarra y el perro" (Blindman with guitar and dog)
CUL4869861 CRUZ VAZQUEZ, Manual of the (1750-1792). " Ciego con la guitarra y el perro" (Blindman with guitar and dog)

DAZA DE VALDES, Benito (1591-1634). English scientist and eclesiastic, 17th century (engraving)
CUL4931958 DAZA DE VALDES, Benito (1591-1634). English scientist and eclesiastic, 17th century (engraving); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

Court costume in England around 1400 - Court dress in England about 1400. Antique hand-colored print
NWI4957285 Court costume in England around 1400 - Court dress in England about 1400. Antique hand-colored print; (add.info.: Court costume in England around 1400 - Court dress in England about 1400)

Young French and German women in Empire style prom dress, 1802-1804 - French and German ladies in Empire style gowns
NWI4957217 Young French and German women in Empire style prom dress, 1802-1804 - French and German ladies in Empire style gowns

German bourgeois couple, around 1500 - Prosperous middle-class urban Germans, or burghers, 1500s
NWI4957016 German bourgeois couple, around 1500 - Prosperous middle-class urban Germans, or burghers, 1500s. Antique hand-colored print; (add.info.: German bourgeois couple)

Servant, Pope and King of the 12th Century - Servant, Roman Catholic Pope, and a king of the 12th century
NWI4957312 Servant, Pope and King of the 12th Century - Servant, Roman Catholic Pope, and a king of the 12th century. Antique hand-colored print; (add.info.: Servant)

English court dress of the mid-1500s
NWI4957092 English court dress of the mid-1500s.; (add.info.: English court dress of the mid-1500s.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Fashion: Longeville Beach September 1922, September-22, Longeville, France - Autochrome anonymous
LUX4696584 Fashion: Longeville Beach September 1922, September-22, Longeville, France - Autochrome anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fashion: Longeville Beach September 1922, September-22)

Doge of Venice in official dresses. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical
FLO4706210 Doge of Venice in official dresses. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Armed man of Lithuania, with mace, sword and shield. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's
FLO4705008 Armed man of Lithuania, with mace, sword and shield. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

Silesian bride on her way to church. Gold-decorated hat, long full dress and cloak made up of squares of fur
FLO4704917 Silesian bride on her way to church. Gold-decorated hat, long full dress and cloak made up of squares of fur. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's "

Portrait of Charlemagne or Charles I the Great (742-814), King of the Franks and the Holy Germanic Empire
FLO4707609 Portrait of Charlemagne or Charles I the Great (742-814), King of the Franks and the Holy Germanic Empire. His ordinary outfit consisted of a shirt, a tunic, panties

Anglo Saxon king of the 9th century, in a tunic with embroidered edges and hem
FLO4707463 Anglo Saxon king of the 9th century, in a tunic with embroidered edges and hem, with a jete coat on the shoulder and fastener with a clasp

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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.