Mask Collection (page 7)

Illustration by J. Blass' for the song (rhyme) " Harlequin holds his shop" (or " in his shop)
PCT4278778 Illustration by J. Blass' for the song (rhyme) " Harlequin holds his shop" (or " in his shop) - It stands under a large umbrella

Woman in winter dress, 1641, composed of a long dress and a jacket covered with a lime and a collar
FLO4672269 Woman in winter dress, 1641, composed of a long dress and a jacket covered with a lime and a collar. She's holding a sleeve and a mask

2020 Bahrain II
BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, BAHRAIN - DECEMBER 06: F3 Championship Winner Oscar Piastri (AUS, PREMA RACING), 2nd place Theo Pourchaire (FRA, ART GRAND PRIX) and 3rd position Logan Sargeant (USA)

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.

A Midsummer Night's Dream, a play by William Shakespeare, England during the time of Shakespeare
NWI4956382 A Midsummer Night's Dream, a play by William Shakespeare, England during the time of Shakespeare. In the center, the character of Bottom with his donkey head

Representation of Polichinelle, character of the Commedia dell'Arte (Pulcinella)
ELD4959961 Representation of Polichinelle, character of the Commedia dell'Arte (Pulcinella) Engraving from " The Mosaic" 1873; Private Collection; (add.info)

The meeting of Madame the Duchess of Villeroi (Villeroy) and Honore Gabriel (Honore-Gabriel) Riqueti
JEB4959928 The meeting of Madame the Duchess of Villeroi (Villeroy) and Honore Gabriel (Honore-Gabriel) Riqueti, Count of Mirabeau (1749-1791)

Palais du Louvre et des Tuileries. Motifs de decoration interieure et exterieure.' Male herma
3561782 Palais du Louvre et des Tuileries. Motifs de decoration interieure et exterieure.' Male herma, located in the Tuileries Gardens; (add.info.: Paris, Louvre Palace, Tuileries gardens)

Formula 1 2021: Portuguese GP
ALGARVE INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, PORTUGAL - APRIL 29: Kimi Raikkonen, Alpha Romeo Racing during the Portuguese GP at Algarve International Circuit on Thursday April 29, 2021 in Portimao, Portugal

2020 Bahrain
BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, BAHRAIN - NOVEMBER 29: Camera man filming the F2 Podium at Bahrain International Circuit on Sunday November 29, 2020 in Sakhir, Bahrain

Woman in the anonymous letter (La lettre anonyme) costume, with mask, inkwell hat, quill pen and envelope bodice
FLO4684634 Woman in the anonymous letter (La lettre anonyme) costume, with mask, inkwell hat, quill pen and envelope bodice. She carries a bucket of snake venom

Melpomene, Muse of Tragedy, wearing a Greek strophium (bra) and mask, and a daughter of Niobe
FLO4703476 Melpomene, Muse of Tragedy, wearing a Greek strophium (bra) and mask, and a daughter of Niobe. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of

Miss Judith or Judith Julie Bernat as Isabelle in La Grisette de Qualite, Theatre des Folies Dramatiques, 1844
FLO4632738 Miss Judith or Judith Julie Bernat as Isabelle in La Grisette de Qualite, Theatre des Folies Dramatiques, 1844

Miss Flane as Cesarine in Les Deux Pierrots by Bayard, Theatre des Varietes, 1845
FLO4631406 Miss Flane as Cesarine in Les Deux Pierrots by Bayard, Theatre des Varietes, 1845. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor Dollet's Galerie

2020 Bahrain II
BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, BAHRAIN - DECEMBER 06: Natalie Pinkham, Sky TV interviews F3 2nd place Theo Pourchaire (FRA)

Formula 1 2021: Bahrain GP
BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, BAHRAIN - MARCH 26: Mick Schumacher, Haas F1 arrives during the Bahrain GP at Bahrain International Circuit on Friday March 26, 2021 in Sakhir, Bahrain

2020 Monza
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 05: Luca Ghiotto (ITA, HITECH GRAND PRIX), Race Winner Mick Schumacher (DEU, PREMA RACING) and Christian Lundgaard (DNK)

Mask, 19th century (wood)
1068322 Mask, 19th century (wood) by African, (19th century); 47.4663x25.75x13.6525 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info)

Mask of a satyr, 2nd century AD, white marble, National Roman Museum at the Baths of Diocletian, Rome, Italy
6384373 Mask of a satyr, 2nd century AD, white marble, National Roman Museum at the Baths of Diocletian, Rome, Italy; Museo Nazionale Romano, Terme di Diocleziano, Rome

Mask of a satyr, 2nd century AD, white marble, National Roman Museum at the Baths of Diocletian, Rome, Italy
6384369 Mask of a satyr, 2nd century AD, white marble, National Roman Museum at the Baths of Diocletian, Rome, Italy; Museo Nazionale Romano, Terme di Diocleziano, Rome

Illustration of Act V of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" by William Shakespeare (1564-1616)
AIS5354588 Illustration of Act V of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" by William Shakespeare (1564-1616), 19th century (engraving); © Iberfoto.

Jade mask of the bat god (Bat), from Monte Alban, Mexico, 6th-8th century (jade)
AIS5377143 Jade mask of the bat god (Bat), from Monte Alban, Mexico, 6th-8th century (jade); Museo Nacional de Antropologia, Mexico City, Mexico; © Iberfoto.

Masks, hats and tools of the Aleut people. Hats, masks, feathers, headdresses, face piercings, and spear and arrow
FLO4621005 Masks, hats and tools of the Aleut people. Hats, masks, feathers, headdresses, face piercings, and spear and arrow

Illustration by J. Blass' for the song (nursery rhyme) Polichinelle - excerpt from the book Song et rounds
PCT4278826 Illustration by J. Blass' for the song (nursery rhyme) Polichinelle - excerpt from the book Song et rounds enfantines by J. B

Young lady of quality at a masked ball, Demoiselle de qualite, France, 1586
FLO4571514 Young lady of quality at a masked ball, Demoiselle de qualite, France, 1586. She holds a mask in her right hand and a cantenance (muff) in her left. A mirror and fan hang from her belt

Theatre before Moliere: Beronte in the role of the concealer. L'intrigue des filous
JAB4121891 Theatre before Moliere: Beronte in the role of the concealer. L'intrigue des filous, comedy by Claude de L'Etoile (1602-1652), 1644. Drawing by Maurice Sand (1823-1889)

2020 Belgian GP
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, BELGIUM - AUGUST 30: Race Winner Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 celebrate on the podium during the Belgian GP at Spa-Francorchamps on Sunday August 30, 2020 in Spa

The Assembllee of Gods (detail of the muses) painting by Louis Matout of 1868 on the ceiling of the hall of emperors
ETI4397336 The Assembllee of Gods (detail of the muses) painting by Louis Matout of 1868 on the ceiling of the hall of emperors Wing Denon

Angle shades moth, Phlogophora meticulosa, oak hook-tip, Watsonalla binaria, Mother Shipton moth, Callistege mi
FLO4638892 Angle shades moth, Phlogophora meticulosa, oak hook-tip, Watsonalla binaria, Mother Shipton moth, Callistege mi, speckled wood butterfly, Pararge aegeria, barred hook-tip

Lady in domino cape and mask, holding a fan, for a masked ball, Victorian era
FLO4655373 Lady in domino cape and mask, holding a fan, for a masked ball, Victorian era. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

Formula 1 2021: Bahrain GP
BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, BAHRAIN - MARCH 28: Sir Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes during the Bahrain GP at Bahrain International Circuit on Sunday March 28, 2021 in Sakhir, Bahrain

2020 Bahrain II
BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, BAHRAIN - DECEMBER 06: F2 Championship 3rd position Yuki Tsunoda (JPN, CARLIN) celebrates on the podium at Bahrain International Circuit on Sunday December 06

2020 Portuguese GP
ALGARVE INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, PORTUGAL - OCTOBER 23: Sebastien Buemi, Test and Reserve Driver, Red Bull Racing during the Portuguese GP at Algarve International Circuit on Friday October 23, 2020

Engraving depicting the man in the iron mask; imprisoned on the Isle Sainte Marguerite and the Bastille for 42 years
5308796 Engraving depicting the man in the iron mask; imprisoned on the Isle Sainte Marguerite and the Bastille for 42 years

May Day street performer in mask, hat and beribboned suit and Street-strolling Clown in bells and tassles
FLO5003410 May Day street performer in mask, hat and beribboned suit and Street-strolling Clown in bells and tassles. Fellows dismissed from the public places of entertainment

Lucilla, daughter of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, with trumpet and mask, the attributes of Thalia, muse of comedy
FLO4997398 Lucilla, daughter of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, with trumpet and mask, the attributes of Thalia, muse of comedy. Copperplate engraving after an illustration by L

Masks used by the Unalaskans in their dances; darts and the boards to throw them
FLO4722559 Masks used by the Unalaskans in their dances; darts and the boards to throw them. From Joseph Billings (1758-1806)

Twenty masked and costumed musicians and dancers emerge from four monstrous heads
FLO4702936 Twenty masked and costumed musicians and dancers emerge from four monstrous heads. Dance of the Nations, part of the celebrations of the birth of Freiderich, Duke of Wurttemberg, 1616

Cover of " Les Crobeaux (Paris)", number 168, Satirique en Couleurs
ICA4875361 Cover of " Les Crobeaux (Paris)", number 168, Satirique en Couleurs, 1908_6_14: Les vagabonds - Anticlericalisme - Cupidite/Avarice, Eg anti Gospel - Jesus, Mary, Joseph

Portrait of woman holding a mask Anonymous (oil on canvas)
JEB4870477 Portrait of woman holding a mask Anonymous (oil on canvas); 79x57 cm; Palais de Longchamp, Marseille, France; © Jean Bernard. All rights reserved 2023.

2020 Eifel GP
NuRBURGRING, GERMANY - OCTOBER 10: Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing during the Eifel GP at Nurburgring on Saturday October 10, 2020, Germany. (Photo by Charles Coates / LAT Images)

2020 Bahrain II
BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, BAHRAIN - DECEMBER 06: Yuki Tsunoda (JPN, CARLIN) and Race Winner Jehan Daruvala (IND, CARLIN)

Portrait of Pierre Carlet de Chamblain de Marivaux (1688 - 1763) dit Marivaux, French writer and playwright
JAB5037364 Portrait of Pierre Carlet de Chamblain de Marivaux (1688 - 1763) dit Marivaux, French writer and playwright. engraving of 1878; (add.info)

Indian of America: Aztec tiger knight in a cotton suit and a helmet made of wood after a model preserved in Spain
NWI4900171 Indian of America: Aztec tiger knight in a cotton suit and a helmet made of wood after a model preserved in Spain

Preparations for a masquerade. "We no longer see harlequins and pierrots at masked balls
FLO4678062 Preparations for a masquerade. "We no longer see harlequins and pierrots at masked balls, but instead costumes of Switzerland and Normandy

Greek mythology: Thalie, muse of comedy, with an ivy crown and its attributes
FLO4679773 Greek mythology: Thalie, muse of comedy, with an ivy crown and its attributes, a comic mask and a tambourine - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf

Masks from the Arctic used to reveal inner truth of the wearer
3078165 Masks from the Arctic used to reveal inner truth of the wearer; (add.info.: Masks from the Arctic used to reveal inner truth of the wearer, used by Shamans)

Masks from the Arctic used to reveal inner truth of the wearer
3078161 Masks from the Arctic used to reveal inner truth of the wearer; (add.info.: Masks from the Arctic used to reveal inner truth of the wearer, used by Shamans)

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"Masks: Unveiling the Rich Tapestry of History and Culture" From the golden mask of Tutankhamun displayed at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt to the haunting plague doctor masks depicted in 17th-century artwork, masks have played a significant role throughout history. In a vibrant 19th-century painting, Pulcinella is seen donning a mask while offering pasta to a little Pulcinella, showcasing how masks were not only used for disguise but also as symbols of tradition and entertainment. During times of war and conflict, masks took on new meanings. A recruitment poster for the Corps of Military Police reminds us of their importance in protecting soldiers' identities. Meanwhile, Jackie Robinson's daring steal home under catcher Andy Seminick's tag showcases how even sports embraced masks as tools for strategy and triumph. The dark days of World War II saw women wearing gas masks on the home front as protection against chemical attacks. These images serve as powerful reminders of resilience during challenging times. Masks also hold cultural significance beyond warfare. At Venice Carnival, two ladies adorned with blue and gold masks celebrate this UNESCO World Heritage Site's rich heritage and traditions. Even great composers like Ludwig van Beethoven found inspiration from life or death masks when studying his own features or those who came before him. The intricate details captured by these molds provide insight into their lives and legacies. Whether they are made from gold or worn out of necessity during wartime, whether they conceal our faces or reveal our true selves through artistry - these various types of masks remind us that behind every face lies a story waiting to be told, and are windows into different eras, cultures, emotions – connecting us all through time and space.