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Cloak Collection (#6)

"The Power of the Cloak: Unveiling Hidden Identities and Symbolism in Art" Throughout history, artists have masterfully depicted the enigmatic allure of the cloak

Background imageCloak Collection: Portaits of the kings Louis IV of France (920 or 921-954) (Figure 81) and Lothaire (Lothar)

Portaits of the kings Louis IV of France (920 or 921-954) (Figure 81) and Lothaire (Lothar) I (795-855)
FLO4707638 Portaits of the kings Louis IV of France (920 or 921-954) (Figure 81) and Lothaire (Lothar) I (795-855), emperor of the Romans, King of Baviere, Italy and Middle Francia (Figure 82)

Background imageCloak Collection: Anglo-Saxon women wearing a tunic, a coat and a large veil covering the hair and shoulder

Anglo-Saxon women wearing a tunic, a coat and a large veil covering the hair and shoulder, falling to the knees (33)
FLO4707301 Anglo-Saxon women wearing a tunic, a coat and a large veil covering the hair and shoulder, falling to the knees (33), a floating veil (14) and wearing veil and belt (35)

Background imageCloak Collection: Pallas Athena in undergarments (stolla) and cloak (pallium) and Spartan girl in overdress

Pallas Athena in undergarments (stolla) and cloak (pallium) and Spartan girl in overdress and open skirt
FLO4703418 Pallas Athena in undergarments (stolla) and cloak (pallium) and Spartan girl in overdress and open skirt. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical

Background imageCloak Collection: Anglo Saxon buckle 23, especially 24, cloak 25, embroidery 26, and thrones and chairs 27-32

Anglo Saxon buckle 23, especially 24, cloak 25, embroidery 26, and thrones and chairs 27-32
FLO4702275 Anglo Saxon buckle 23, especially 24, cloak 25, embroidery 26, and thrones and chairs 27-32. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of

Background imageCloak Collection: Armed Muscovite on football, 16th century. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von

Armed Muscovite on football, 16th century. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's "
FLO4706580 Armed Muscovite on football, 16th century. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

Background imageCloak Collection: Noblewoman of England, 1577. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's '

Noblewoman of England, 1577. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture
FLO4706418 Noblewoman of England, 1577. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

Background imageCloak Collection: King Henry VII of England (1457-1509), 1490. Illustration from the Whitehall Mural by Remigius van

King Henry VII of England (1457-1509), 1490. Illustration from the Whitehall Mural by Remigius van Leemput after Hans
FLO4706393 King Henry VII of England (1457-1509), 1490. Illustration from the Whitehall Mural by Remigius van Leemput after Hans Holbein the Younger, circa 1667

Background imageCloak Collection: Noblewoman of Genoa with flowers in her hair and bodice. Handcolored copperplate engraving

Noblewoman of Genoa with flowers in her hair and bodice. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von
FLO4705968 Noblewoman of Genoa with flowers in her hair and bodice. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People

Background imageCloak Collection: Councilor of Leipzig, 1577. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's '

Councilor of Leipzig, 1577. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture
FLO4705687 Councilor of Leipzig, 1577. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Background imageCloak Collection: Count of Flanders, 1582. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's ' Historical

Count of Flanders, 1582. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of
FLO4705559 Count of Flanders, 1582. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Background imageCloak Collection: Roman man wearing the paenula, and a seated Roman senator. Handcolored copperplate engraving

Roman man wearing the paenula, and a seated Roman senator. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von
FLO4704588 Roman man wearing the paenula, and a seated Roman senator. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People

Background imageCloak Collection: Armenian governor and Armenian prince. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's '

Armenian governor and Armenian prince. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's "
FLO4703939 Armenian governor and Armenian prince. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Background imageCloak Collection: Women with laurel wreath and fluttering mantles driving a Greek four-horse chariot

Women with laurel wreath and fluttering mantles driving a Greek four-horse chariot
FLO4703874 Women with laurel wreath and fluttering mantles driving a Greek four-horse chariot. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of

Background imageCloak Collection: Phrygian priest (seated) and King Priamus in Phrygian cloak. Handcolored copperplate engraving

Phrygian priest (seated) and King Priamus in Phrygian cloak. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von
FLO4703859 Phrygian priest (seated) and King Priamus in Phrygian cloak. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal

Background imageCloak Collection: PEPE HILLO, Jose Delgado Guerra, also called (1754-1801). Legendary English torero from the time

PEPE HILLO, Jose Delgado Guerra, also called (1754-1801). Legendary English torero from the time of Goya
CUL4869436 PEPE HILLO, Jose Delgado Guerra, also called (1754-1801). Legendary English torero from the time of Goya. It is considered as one of those who set the rules and style of the bullfight

Background imageCloak Collection: JUNOT, Jean Andoche (1771-1813). English general during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars

JUNOT, Jean Andoche (1771-1813). English general during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars
CUL4871224 JUNOT, Jean Andoche (1771-1813). English general during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. "Historia de la Revolucion Francesa". Thiers (1845). Engraving. SPAIN

Background imageCloak Collection: Squire carrying a broadsword and a knight, 12th century - Squire carrying a broadsword

Squire carrying a broadsword and a knight, 12th century - Squire carrying a broadsword and a knight, 12th century
NWI4957380 Squire carrying a broadsword and a knight, 12th century - Squire carrying a broadsword and a knight, 12th century.; (add.info.: Squire carrying a broadsword and a knight)

Background imageCloak Collection: Couple of the nobility vetus in fashion of the high Middle Ages (5th-9th century)

Couple of the nobility vetus in fashion of the high Middle Ages (5th-9th century)
NWI4957296 Couple of the nobility vetus in fashion of the high Middle Ages (5th-9th century) - Nobleman and noblewoman in fashions of the high Middle Ages

Background imageCloak Collection: Couple de la nobility francaise, fin 1500 - French couple of the nobility, late 1500s

Couple de la nobility francaise, fin 1500 - French couple of the nobility, late 1500s. Antique hand-colored print
NWI4957027 Couple de la nobility francaise, fin 1500 - French couple of the nobility, late 1500s. Antique hand-colored print; (add.info.: Couple de la nobility francaise)

Background imageCloak Collection: Coelus II of Camulodunum (Colchester) (colour litho)

Coelus II of Camulodunum (Colchester) (colour litho)
8635651 Coelus II of Camulodunum (Colchester) (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coelus II of Camulodunum (Colchester)

Background imageCloak Collection: Inside a church (woodcut)

Inside a church (woodcut)
8672858 Inside a church (woodcut) by German School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Inside a church)

Background imageCloak Collection: Charlemagne showing his courtiers the value of his sheepskin cloak (engraving)

Charlemagne showing his courtiers the value of his sheepskin cloak (engraving)
8626241 Charlemagne showing his courtiers the value of his sheepskin cloak (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCloak Collection: 8626117

8626117

Background imageCloak Collection: Saturday, no luck at all (chromolitho)

Saturday, no luck at all (chromolitho)
8677317 Saturday, no luck at all (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saturday, no luck at all)

Background imageCloak Collection: Raleigh's Gallantry, 1824 (coloured engraving)

Raleigh's Gallantry, 1824 (coloured engraving)
8652755 Raleigh's Gallantry, 1824 (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raleigh's Gallantry)

Background imageCloak Collection: Issue of daily grog (colour photo)

Issue of daily grog (colour photo)
8668589 Issue of daily grog (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Issue of daily grog)

Background imageCloak Collection: Saint John the Baptist in a Landscape, c.1445 (oil on panel)

Saint John the Baptist in a Landscape, c.1445 (oil on panel)
XOS5879614 Saint John the Baptist in a Landscape, c.1445 (oil on panel) by Christus, Petrus (c.1410-1475/76); 40.2x12.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageCloak Collection: Splendid Jem, recognised by Tom amongst the convicts in the Naval Dock Yard at Chatham

Splendid Jem, recognised by Tom amongst the convicts in the Naval Dock Yard at Chatham, 1821 (engraving)
536811 Splendid Jem, recognised by Tom amongst the convicts in the Naval Dock Yard at Chatham, 1821 (engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856); (add.info.: Splendid Jem)

Background imageCloak Collection: Nelson boarding the San Josef at the Battle of Cape St Vincent, 14 February 1797

Nelson boarding the San Josef at the Battle of Cape St Vincent, 14 February 1797, 1829 (oil on canvas)
7337681 Nelson boarding the San Josef at the Battle of Cape St Vincent, 14 February 1797, 1829 (oil on canvas) by Jones, George (1786-1869); 162.5x223.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCloak Collection: Madonna and Child with the Young St John the Baptist (oil on panel)

Madonna and Child with the Young St John the Baptist (oil on panel)
8712021 Madonna and Child with the Young St John the Baptist (oil on panel) by Bugiardini, Giuliano (1475-1554); Nivaagaards Malerisamling, Niva, Denmark; (add.info.: By Giuliano Bugiardini)

Background imageCloak Collection: The visitation (oil on canvas)

The visitation (oil on canvas)
8712007 The visitation (oil on canvas) by Jacobsz or Jacobs, Lambert (c.1598-1636); Nivaagaards Malerisamling, Niva, Denmark; (add.info.: By Lambert Jacobsz The Virgin Mary visiting her older cousin)

Background imageCloak Collection: Cinderella, c.1910-1920 (illustration)

Cinderella, c.1910-1920 (illustration)
8698356 Cinderella, c.1910-1920 (illustration) by Berty, Maurice (1884-1946); (add.info.: Lifestyle. Fashion. Cinderella runs away and lose her glass slipper)

Background imageCloak Collection: Knight templar, 1778 (engraving)

Knight templar, 1778 (engraving)
8698467 Knight templar, 1778 (engraving) by Bar, Jacques Charles (1740-1811); (add.info.: Religion. Catholic religion. Knight Templar in war suit. Engraving by J.C)

Background imageCloak Collection: Do You Know: Why do men walk on outside of pavement? (colour litho)

Do You Know: Why do men walk on outside of pavement? (colour litho)
8668156 Do You Know: Why do men walk on outside of pavement? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Why do men walk on outside of pavement)

Background imageCloak Collection: Venice: Captain General in charge of the Republic's standard in the 16th century

Venice: Captain General in charge of the Republic's standard in the 16th century
FGL5476369 Venice: Captain General in charge of the Republic's standard in the 16th century. Watercolour drawing and ink from the manuscript " Customs of the Venetian " by Jan van

Background imageCloak Collection: Men of the Lower Rhine region (Netherlands), circa 1400 - Men from the lower Rhine area, 1400s

Men of the Lower Rhine region (Netherlands), circa 1400 - Men from the lower Rhine area, 1400s
NWI4956957 Men of the Lower Rhine region (Netherlands), circa 1400 - Men from the lower Rhine area, 1400s. Antique hand-colored print; (add.info.: Men of the Lower Rhine region (Netherlands)

Background imageCloak Collection: Masters of the Horse, Hungarian Army, 18th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre

Masters of the Horse, Hungarian Army, 18th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre from Giulio
FLO4624709 Masters of the Horse, Hungarian Army, 18th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World

Background imageCloak Collection: Unknown philosopher, believed to be Zeno of Citium, Greek stoic philosopher

Unknown philosopher, believed to be Zeno of Citium, Greek stoic philosopher. Copperplate engraving by Gio
FLO4997419 Unknown philosopher, believed to be Zeno of Citium, Greek stoic philosopher. Copperplate engraving by Gio. Petrini after an illustration by A

Background imageCloak Collection: Statue of Pyrrhus, King of Epirus, in armour, helmet and cloak

Statue of Pyrrhus, King of Epirus, in armour, helmet and cloak. In the Palazzo Massimi, National Roman Museum
FLO4997362 Statue of Pyrrhus, King of Epirus, in armour, helmet and cloak. In the Palazzo Massimi, National Roman Museum. Copperplate engraving by Gio

Background imageCloak Collection: Statue of Immortalita or Immortality wearing a himation (cloak)

Statue of Immortalita or Immortality wearing a himation (cloak) and peplos in the Belvedere Courtyard in the Vatican
FLO4997324 Statue of Immortalita or Immortality wearing a himation (cloak) and peplos in the Belvedere Courtyard in the Vatican. Copperplate engraving by G. Petrini after an illustration by A

Background imageCloak Collection: German couple around 1600 - German couple of the 1600s Antique hand-colored print

German couple around 1600 - German couple of the 1600s Antique hand-colored print
NWI4957149 German couple around 1600 - German couple of the 1600s Antique hand-colored print; (add.info.: German couple around 1600 - German couple of the 1600s Antique hand-colored print)

Background imageCloak Collection: Costumes francais around 1600 - English clothing of the 1600s Antique hand-colored print

Costumes francais around 1600 - English clothing of the 1600s Antique hand-colored print
NWI4957094 Costumes francais around 1600 - English clothing of the 1600s Antique hand-colored print; (add.info.: Costumes francais around 1600 - English clothing of the 1600s Antique hand-colored)

Background imageCloak Collection: Medieval costumes of a knight, an eveque, a noble lady and a gentleman - Medieval costume of

Medieval costumes of a knight, an eveque, a noble lady and a gentleman - Medieval costume of knight, bishop, lady
NWI4956379 Medieval costumes of a knight, an eveque, a noble lady and a gentleman - Medieval costume of knight, bishop, lady, and gentleman

Background imageCloak Collection: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: in the courtyard of the Lemaitre mansion, a car, 1913

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: in the courtyard of the Lemaitre mansion, a car, 1913
LUX4797771 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: in the courtyard of the Lemaitre mansion, a car, 1913; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37)

Background imageCloak Collection: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: in the courtyard of the Lemaitre mansion, a car, 1913

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: in the courtyard of the Lemaitre mansion, a car, 1913
LUX4797763 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: in the courtyard of the Lemaitre mansion, a car, 1913; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37)

Background imageCloak Collection: DE SOTTO, Serafin Maria, Earl of Clonard (1793 - 1862). Historia organica de las armas de

DE SOTTO, Serafin Maria, Earl of Clonard (1793 - 1862). Historia organica de las armas de Infanteria y Caballeria
CUL4859752 DE SOTTO, Serafin Maria, Earl of Clonard (1793 - 1862). Historia organica de las armas de Infanteria y Caballeria espanolas. 1851 - 1859

Background imageCloak Collection: Charles II the Bald - CHARLES II ' the Bald' (823-877). Holy Roman Emperor (875-877)

Charles II the Bald - CHARLES II " the Bald" (823-877). Holy Roman Emperor (875-877)
CUL4876496 Charles II the Bald - CHARLES II " the Bald" (823-877). Holy Roman Emperor (875-877) and King of West France (843-877). ARIOSTO, Filippo (16th century). Painting. SPAIN

Background imageCloak Collection: PEREZ VILLAAMIL, Jenaro (1807-1854). Espana artistica y monumental. 1842 - 1850

PEREZ VILLAAMIL, Jenaro (1807-1854). Espana artistica y monumental. 1842 - 1850
CUL4878158 PEREZ VILLAAMIL, Jenaro (1807-1854). Espana artistica y monumental. 1842 - 1850. Patio of the Colegio de San Gregorio in Valladolid. Currently housing the National Museum of Sculpture




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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.