Cloak Collection (#9)

Queen Constance of Arles (or of Provence, 986-1034), third wife of Robert II, King of France, (972-1031)
FLO4707730 Queen Constance of Arles (or of Provence, 986-1034), third wife of Robert II, King of France, (972-1031). Hair covered with a veil that wrapped the neck and neck (99)

Anglo Saxon woman in beautiful outfits: purple veil, green coat and scarlet tunic
FLO4707382 Anglo Saxon woman in beautiful outfits: purple veil, green coat and scarlet tunic. Hand-coloured copper engraving

A Saxon king in ceremonial costume. The great mantle is worn only by members of the realm or aristocracy
FLO4707290 A Saxon king in ceremonial costume. The great mantle is worn only by members of the realm or aristocracy and seems to have and reserve for divine or Celestial beings

Woman of Venice holding a dog, 16th century. The headdress is made of white veil striped with lines of red silk
FLO4706053 Woman of Venice holding a dog, 16th century. The headdress is made of white veil striped with lines of red silk

Nobleman of Bohemia, 1500s and 1600s. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical
FLO4706036 Nobleman of Bohemia, 1500s and 1600s. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Prussian nobleman of the Middle Ages with a fur-trimmed coat and leather hat
FLO4705952 Prussian nobleman of the Middle Ages with a fur-trimmed coat and leather hat. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of

Merchant's wife from Denmark. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical
FLO4705281 Merchant's wife from Denmark. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

Woman of Vicenza wearing large silk veil and holding a fan made up of many leaves, 1581
FLO4705460 Woman of Vicenza wearing large silk veil and holding a fan made up of many leaves, 1581. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of

Girl of Swabia, Germany, 1577. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical
FLO4704953 Girl of Swabia, Germany, 1577. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Woman of Dalmatia. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of
FLO4705332 Woman of Dalmatia. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity, the Middle Ages and the New Era

Egyptian woman with sacred sistrum rattle and simpulum ladle, and priestess with statue of Harpocrates
FLO4703373 Egyptian woman with sacred sistrum rattle and simpulum ladle, and priestess with statue of Harpocrates, the god of silence

Native woman of Hawaii (Sandwich Islander). Handcoloured stipple engraving from Frederic Shoberl's The World in
FLO4695696 Native woman of Hawaii (Sandwich Islander). Handcoloured stipple engraving from Frederic Shoberl's The World in Miniature: The South Sea Islands, Ackermann, London, 1824

Thomas Montacute or Montagu, 4th Earl of Salisbury, English military commander during the 100 Years War and a knight
FLO4678400 Thomas Montacute or Montagu, 4th Earl of Salisbury, English military commander during the 100 Years War and a knight, 1422

St. Martin Bishop of Tours (c.316-c.400), who founded first monastery in France at Liguge near Poitiers c.360
535143 St. Martin Bishop of Tours (c.316-c.400), who founded first monastery in France at Liguge near Poitiers c.360, giving military cloak to a beggar

Ancient Greek Female Costume (litho)
8637084 Ancient Greek Female Costume (litho) by Smith, John Moyr (1839-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacchante with torches, wearing himation, or cloak)

An Allegorical Subject (The Just Ruler), c.1636 (oil on oak)
BAL99430 An Allegorical Subject (The Just Ruler), c.1636 (oil on oak) by Poorter, Willem de (1608-48); 50.2x37.5 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: by Willem de Poorter)

Z for zouave (French light infantry) (chromolitho)
8677336 Z for zouave (French light infantry) (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Z for Zouave (French light infantry)

Stanley Baldwin, British politician and Prime Minister (colour litho)
8676168 Stanley Baldwin, British politician and Prime Minister (colour litho) by Philpot, Glyn Warren (1884-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stanley Baldwin (1867-1947)

American Brunette, 1918 (colour litho)
8677598 American Brunette, 1918 (colour litho) by Christy, Howard Chandler (1873-1952) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: American Brunette, 1918.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

R for reine (queen) (chromolitho)
8677364 R for reine (queen) (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: R for reine (queen). A queen in her robes

Branchini Madonna, 1427 (tempera and gold leaf on panel)
8682928 Branchini Madonna, 1427 (tempera and gold leaf on panel) by Giovanni di Paolo di Grazia (1403-82); Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena, CA, USA; (add.info.: By Giovanni di Paolo)

Rudolph IV, Duke of Austria (reigned 1358-65), pier figure from a column on the West facade, c.1360-65 (sandstone)
XAM77329 Rudolph IV, Duke of Austria (reigned 1358-65), pier figure from a column on the West facade, c.1360-65 (sandstone); Stephansdom, Vienna, Austria

Miracle of the Virgin of Atocha in the Works of the Casa de la Villa. c.1680. (oil on canvas)
CUL4932397 Miracle of the Virgin of Atocha in the Works of the Casa de la Villa. c.1680. (oil on canvas); 210x305 cm; (add.info.: Miracle of Our Lady of Atocha)

Peter III of Aragon - Peter III " The Great" (1240-1285). King of Aragon and Valencia (1276-1285). Painting
CUL4876447 Peter III of Aragon - Peter III " The Great" (1240-1285). King of Aragon and Valencia (1276-1285). Painting. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona

The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come: Ebeneezer Scrooge, 1938 (pen and black and blue ink wash on board)
823342 The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come: Ebeneezer Scrooge, 1938 (pen and black and blue ink wash on board) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 43.5x38.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Native man of Easter Island or Rapa Nui. Handcoloured stipple engraving from Frederic Shoberl's The World in
FLO4695574 Native man of Easter Island or Rapa Nui. Handcoloured stipple engraving from Frederic Shoberl's The World in Miniature

The Last of the Spirits, from A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens (engraving)
XND76010 The Last of the Spirits, from A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens (engraving); Private Collection; out of copyright

Peter I "the Great" (colour engraving)
CUL4859999 Peter I "the Great" (colour engraving) by Unknown Artist; (add.info.: Peter I " the Great" (1672-1725). Tsar of Russia (1682-1725). Russia (17th-18th centuries)

Portrait of King Rene (Rene I of Anjou or Rene I of Naples or Sicily called the Good King Rene, 1409-1480)
JEB4858649 Portrait of King Rene (Rene I of Anjou or Rene I of Naples or Sicily called the Good King Rene, 1409-1480), Count of Provence

Napoleon Bonaparte I waking to immortality by Francois Rude (1784-1855), 1847 (bronze)
PWI83660 Napoleon Bonaparte I waking to immortality by Francois Rude (1784-1855), 1847 (bronze); Parc Noisot, Fixin, France; © Peter Willi

Valentine's Morn, drawn by Marcus Stone, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
St. Valentine's Morn, drawn by Marcus Stone, 1864. In old times it was customary for a lover to place himself on Valentine's morn under his mistress's window

Cardinal von Hartmann at Gen. Hdqrs. Germany, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Cardinal von Hartmann at Gen. Hdqrs. Germany, between c1915 and c1920. German clergyman Felix von Hartmann (1851-1919), who served as Archbishop of Cologne (1912-1919)

The International Exhibition: the New Zealand Court... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: the New Zealand Court - from a photograph by the London Stereoscopic Company, 1862....some articles of furniture

Paris fashions for December, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Paris fashions for December, 1862. Fig. 1. Evening Dress. Robe of stout corded apple-green taffety...with a guipure on a white ground; the sleeves are also trimmed with a similar transparent guipure

The War in Schleswig: the 9th regiment of hussars...bivouacking on the battlefield... 1864. Creator: Unknown
The War in Schleswig: the 9th regiment of hussars (Prince Liechtenstein's) bivouacking on the battlefield of Over-Selk after the fight - from a sketch by our special artist

Gen. Pau & Kaiser, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service. Gen. Pau & Kaiser, between c1914 and c1915
Gen. Pau & Kaiser, between c1914 and c1915. French general Paul Marie Cesar Gerald Pau (1848- 1932) with Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany (1859-1941)

Persian Girl
Moein Hasheminasab

Persian Girl
Moein Hasheminasab

Bird
Sima Bivolarska

I am not alone
Hesam Chavosh

mask the past
Rzlan Ramdani

india girl
Ivan Lee

Senegal
Luís Godinho

Buddha Adherents
Dmitriy Yevtushyk

Anne
Carine Belzon

Save Me
Peet van den Berg

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Olga Barantseva

Better Days
Historical woman standing in countryside with suitcase. Ildiko Neer

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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.