Cloak Collection (#7)

France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Boulogne-sur-Mer: La plage de Boulogne, 1920
LUX4807801 France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Boulogne-sur-Mer: La plage de Boulogne, 1920; (add.info.: France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62)

Man in town overcoat with concealed buttons carrying an umbrella, and man in double-breasted coat wearing spats
FLO4709840 Man in town overcoat with concealed buttons carrying an umbrella, and man in double-breasted coat wearing spats and carrying a cane. Color printed fashion plate by W. A

Man in double-breasted overcoat with belt and man in double-breasted Raglan coat with patch pockets and overnight bag
FLO4709857 Man in double-breasted overcoat with belt and man in double-breasted Raglan coat with patch pockets and overnight bag. In the background is a railway station

Costumes of Anglo-Saxon women: in coat (63), in coat with a loose veil, whose edges fall on her shoulders
FLO4707517 Costumes of Anglo-Saxon women: in coat (63), in coat with a loose veil, whose edges fall on her shoulders, revealing the neckline of her dress (64)

A goth warrior, in helmet and armor, coat and fur panties, entirely weapon: swords, spears, bow and arrows
FLO4706751 A goth warrior, in helmet and armor, coat and fur panties, entirely weapon: swords, spears, bow and arrows. The Goths were born for war, using all the weapons from the javelin to the club

A Norman queen, dressed in a purple coat on green and carmine dresses, with her head covered with an orange veil
FLO4707951 A Norman queen, dressed in a purple coat on green and carmine dresses, with her head covered with an orange veil and a golden crown

Normandy women of the 12th century. Women of the nobility wearing a coat and veil (125 and 126)
FLO4707944 Normandy women of the 12th century. Women of the nobility wearing a coat and veil (125 and 126), and a third with a head uncovered (127)

A noble dressed in a large purple coat (24), a young man dressed in a coat (25)
FLO4707123 A noble dressed in a large purple coat (24), a young man dressed in a coat (25), a high-ranking man in a red coat and hat (26) and how to wear a coat on the shoulder while walking (27)

Emperor Nero (Nero) (37-68) playing a harp and woman in Greek cloak, Peplos
FLO4703686 Emperor Nero (Nero) (37-68) playing a harp and woman in Greek cloak, Peplos. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of

English man with bow and quiver of arrows. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's "
FLO4706604 English man with bow and quiver of arrows. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

Rich London Merchant, 1588. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture
FLO4706546 Rich London Merchant, 1588. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

Noblewoman of Cologne, 1588, and a councilor of Cologne, 1577. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von
FLO4705699 Noblewoman of Cologne, 1588, and a councilor of Cologne, 1577. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal

Prince of Orange (Dranien), 1572, with his command staff, and a French businessman, 1581
FLO4705497 Prince of Orange (Dranien), 1572, with his command staff, and a French businessman, 1581. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of

Woman of Naples with a feather fan in her hand, 16th century. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von
FLO4705346 Woman of Naples with a feather fan in her hand, 16th century. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal

Roman Lictor with fasces (hatchet) and a Roman man in tunic. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von
FLO4704604 Roman Lictor with fasces (hatchet) and a Roman man in tunic. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal

Greek philosopher and Greek priest with offering bowl. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's
FLO4703772 Greek philosopher and Greek priest with offering bowl. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of

Men and women in fashion of the 15th century - From the gold and polychrome decors of a wooden box
FLO4643841 Men and women in fashion of the 15th century - From the gold and polychrome decors of a wooden box, depicting the history of Agnes Hohenstaufen (1176-1204) - Chromolithography

Italian costumes mid-15th century: a young man with a crown of leaves wears a rich embroidered tunic
FLO4643968 Italian costumes mid-15th century: a young man with a crown of leaves wears a rich embroidered tunic, gloves and boots with long spurs

Doge and Dogaressa of Venice, and the state barge or bucentaur, 16th century
FLO4644451 Doge and Dogaressa of Venice, and the state barge or bucentaur, 16th century. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Alteneck's Costumes

Bartholomeus Brun, burgher, and woman in veil and full-sleeved dress with gold belt, Cologne, 1572
FLO4644285 Bartholomeus Brun, burgher, and woman in veil and full-sleeved dress with gold belt, Cologne, 1572. From the Ducal Library at Darmstadt

The loss of the steamer Great Liverpool, 1850
3478492 The loss of the steamer Great Liverpool, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the loss of the steamer the Great Liverpool near Cape Finistere)

Raleigh and Elizabeth (engraving)
8636230 Raleigh and Elizabeth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raleigh and Elizabeth)

Spoiling a cloak and making a fortune (engraving)
8642704 Spoiling a cloak and making a fortune (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spoiling a cloak and making a fortune)

Turkish women, 1640 (watercolour)
8698362 Turkish women, 1640 (watercolour); (add.info.: Geography. Turkey. Turkish women with children. Watercolour from a compendium on the royal court of Murad IV (Murad IV Ghazi)

The triumph after the war in Siena, Italy. Detail. Painting by Giorgio Vasari and his studio (1511-1574), 1565
BEN5476212 The triumph after the war in Siena, Italy. Detail. Painting by Giorgio Vasari and his studio (1511-1574), 1565. 16th century Italian mannerism. Ceiling in the Salle dei Cinquecento

Dress of Athenian men and women in ancient Greece, c.1934 (print)
3062024 Dress of Athenian men and women in ancient Greece, c.1934 (print) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From The Piers Plowman Histories)

A Maori Chief from New Zealand. The tattoo on his face is not quite complete
3033718 A Maori Chief from New Zealand. The tattoo on his face is not quite complete, but the grooves in the skin produced by the peculiar method of Maori tattooing are very distinct

In the Piazza San Marco, (gouache, chalk and pen and brown ink)
827280 In the Piazza San Marco, (gouache, chalk and pen and brown ink) by Dulac, Edmund (1882-1953); 30.5x24.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Piazza San Marco. Edmund Dulac (1882-1953)

Talung Monastery is the most sacred in all Sikkim, being packed with objects of veneration and antiquity
5314803 Talung Monastery is the most sacred in all Sikkim, being packed with objects of veneration and antiquity, india 1900 (photo) by Unknown photographer

A woodcut depicting Time holding a cloak and also spectacles, 16th century
5311138 A woodcut depicting Time holding a cloak and also spectacles, 16th century; Universal History Archive/UIG

Sarah Bernhardt in the play Les bouffons, 1905
JAB4119087 Sarah Bernhardt in the play Les bouffons, 1905; (add.info.: Henriette Rosine Bernard called Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) in the play " Les bouffons"

Statue of Alexander the Great. Copperplate engraving after an illustration by L
FLO4997360 Statue of Alexander the Great. Copperplate engraving after an illustration by L. Agricola from Pietro Paolo Montagnani-Mirabilii's Il Museo Capitolino (The Capitoline Museum), Rome

Woman and noble of Normandy, 12th century - Women and a noblewoman of Normandy, 12th century
NWI4957279 Woman and noble of Normandy, 12th century - Women and a noblewoman of Normandy, 12th century. Antique hand-colored print; (add.info.: Woman and noble of Normandy)

Couple of the German nobility, late 1500 - German couple of the nobility, late 1500s. Antique hand-colored print
NWI4957020 Couple of the German nobility, late 1500 - German couple of the nobility, late 1500s. Antique hand-colored print; (add.info.: Couple of the German nobility)

Fashion: Mademoiselle Porcher lit le journal, december 1914, Courcay, France - Autochrome anonyme
LUX4696278 Fashion: Mademoiselle Porcher lit le journal, december 1914, Courcay, France - Autochrome anonyme; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fashion: Mademoiselle Porcher lit le journal)

Inhabitants of Moscow, Russia. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical
FLO4706524 Inhabitants of Moscow, Russia. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

King Henry VIII of England, 1520. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical
FLO4706412 King Henry VIII of England, 1520. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

Nobleman of Venice in the early century of the republic (8th century). His hat with cross indicates high rank
FLO4706129 Nobleman of Venice in the early century of the republic (8th century). His hat with cross indicates high rank. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's "

King Robert (II of France, known as Le Pieux, 972-1031) kneels, wearing a striped tunic and a mantle of remarkable cut
FLO4707670 King Robert (II of France, known as Le Pieux, 972-1031) kneels, wearing a striped tunic and a mantle of remarkable cut

The Little Red Riding Hood, c.1910 (print)
7293247 The Little Red Riding Hood, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Literature. Fairy Tales. Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf. Fairy tale by Charles Perrault)

WILLIAM III Of Orange (1650-1702). King of England, Scotland and Ireland (1689-1702), of the House of Nassau. Engraving
CUL4851661 WILLIAM III Of Orange (1650-1702). King of England, Scotland and Ireland (1689-1702), of the House of Nassau. Engraving by Unknown Artist; (add.info.: WILLIAM III Of Orange (1650-1702)

MORELOS Y PAVON, Jose Maria (1765-1815). Mexican revolutionary rebel leader. " Mexican costumes. Morelos cure
CUL4866625 MORELOS Y PAVON, Jose Maria (1765-1815). Mexican revolutionary rebel leader. " Mexican costumes. Morelos cure

Norman king in ceremonial costume (118). The coats of kings and nobility were not always the same length
FLO4707847 Norman king in ceremonial costume (118). The coats of kings and nobility were not always the same length, sometimes they were so long that they dragged on the floor

Three low-class Danes. One of which carries a stick (Figure 74)), symbol of the judiciary
FLO4707586 Three low-class Danes. One of which carries a stick (Figure 74)), symbol of the judiciary. Hand-coloured copper engraving

Noble anglo high rank saxon with a coat fastened with a buckle (31). This type of coat is worn only by the kingdoms
FLO4707281 Noble anglo high rank saxon with a coat fastened with a buckle (31). This type of coat is worn only by the kingdoms and nobility

France: Portrait of a soldier in a hood and helmet, 1916
LUX4723605 France: Portrait of a soldier in a hood and helmet, 1916; (add.info.: France: Portrait of a soldier in a hood and helmet, 1916); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Spanish and Spanish woman with shield and spears. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's
FLO4704188 Spanish and Spanish woman with shield and spears. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of

Assyrian king in battledress and an Armenian man with lance and bow. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von
FLO4703910 Assyrian king in battledress and an Armenian man with lance and bow. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of

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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.