Mitre Collection (#2)

Man Falling from the Sky. Creator: Unknown
Man Falling from the Sky

The Mitred Minuet, 1774. Creator: Paul Revere
The Mitred Minuet, 1774

Sketch for the church of Saint-Ambroise : Saint Ambroise, c.1866. Creator: Joseph-Frédéric-Charles Soulacroix
Sketch for the church of Saint-Ambroise : Saint Ambrose, c.1866. (Esquisse pour l'eglise Saint-Ambroise : Saint Ambroise)

Sketch for the church of Dugny (Seine-Saint-Denis): Saint Denis, c.1872. Creator: Jean Louis Victor Viger
Sketch for the church of Dugny (Seine-Saint-Denis): Saint Denis, c.1872. (Esquisse pour l'eglise de Dugny : Saint Denis)

Detailled sketch for the Pantheon: A bishop (the coronation of Charlemagne), c1884. Creator: Henri Leopold Levy
Detailled sketch for the Pantheon: A bishop (the coronation of Charlemagne), c1884

The "Ansidei Madona", after Raphael, 1891. Creator: Unknown. The "Ansidei Madona", after Raphael
The "Ansidei Madona", after Raphael, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Portrait de Marie-Dominique Sibour (1792-1857), archevêque de Paris de 1848 à 1857, 1856. Creator: Thomas Couture
Portrait de Marie-Dominique Sibour (1792-1857), archeveque de Paris de 1848 a 1857, 1856

Pan American Mass. Cardinal Gibbons, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Pan American Mass. Cardinal Gibbons, 1912
Pan American Mass. Cardinal Gibbons, 1912. [Roman Catholic service held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Washington, D.C.]

Monsignor Darboy (1813-1871), Archbishop of Paris, laid out after his death, 1871. Creator: Unknown
Monsignor Darboy (1813-1871), Archbishop of Paris, laid out after his death, 1871

Saint Francis Xavier with a divine light emanating towards him from the upper left, with a... 1622. Creator: Anon
Saint Francis Xavier with a divine light emanating towards him from the upper left, with a crucifix, mitre, and book on a table at left, 1622

Enthronization of Cardinal Wiseman, in St. George's Church, Lambeth, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Enthronization of Cardinal Wiseman, in St. George's Church, Lambeth, [London], 1850. Cardinal Wiseman assumes the Archiepiscopal jurisdiction of Westminster....the mitre

Consecration of the Bishop of Noyon with Scene of Pentecost Above, 1640/57. Creator: Pieter Soutman
Consecration of the Bishop of Noyon with Scene of Pentecost Above, 1640/57

Apotheosis of Saint Elias, n.d. Creator: School of Carlo Maratti Italian, 1625-1714
Apotheosis of Saint Elias, n.d

Cardinal Wiseman, Preaching, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Cardinal Wiseman, Preaching, 1850. The ceremonial prescribed by the Roman Catholic Church for the induction of an Archbishop to his see was performed at the church of St

Luther at the Diet of Worms, 1521, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Luther at the Diet of Worms, 1521, (1890). The Diet of Worms 1521 was an assembly of the Holy Roman Empire called by King Charles V in Heylshof Garden, Worms, to address Martin Luther

Half figure of a St. bishop's, around 1480/1490. Creator: Hans Klocker
Half figure of a St. bishop's, around 1480/1490

Fiord Milford Sound, South Island, New Zealand

Woodlands flanker Neil Back, a regular with Barkers Butts Colts, will win his first England Schools cap tomorrow. He will line up for England 18-Group at Twickenham against an Australian Schools side

Philip Neville, aged 15 in this picture. Born Philip John Neville in 1977. Often known as Phil Neville. Born Philip John Neville. Often known as Phil Neville

Pope John Paul II and the Archbishop of Canterbury 1982 at special service in Canterbury Cathedral

Coptic Christian Priest - possibly in Egypt circa 1910s

St. Ambrose, (c340-397), 1830. Creator: Unknown
St. Ambrose, (c340-397), 1830. Aurelius Ambrosius (c340-397) Bishop and patron saint of Milan, one of the most influential ecclesiastical figures of 4th century. Roman governor of Liguria and Emilia

Roman Catholic bishop, 1500s - 1600s
Roman Catholic bishop in a choir-robe (left) and a bishop in his vestments for Mass, 1500-1600s. Antique hand-colored print

Mitre, Burnley, Lancashire, early 1900s

Saint Blaise of Sebaste (3rd-4th centuries), 1490-1500
Saint Blaise (3rd-4th centuries). Bishop of Sebaste and martyr. Portrait by Miguel Jimenez (15th-early 16th centuries), 1490-1500. Lazaro Galdiano Museum. Madrid. Spain

Archbishop of York cursing William the Conqueror Date: 11th century

St Patrick defeats druids and converts king
SAINT PATRICK The Saint defeats the Druids and converts the King. 390? - 461?

Tapestry of mille fleurs depicting Bishop Johannes von Schleinitz, a Naumburg Bishop (wool)
3576137 Tapestry of mille fleurs depicting Bishop Johannes von Schleinitz, a Naumburg Bishop (wool) by European School, (16th century); 195.5x127 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Tapestry fragment from an altar frontal or antependium with St Pancras and St Gotthard, possibly from Nuremberg, c
3576044 Tapestry fragment from an altar frontal or antependium with St Pancras and St Gotthard, possibly from Nuremberg, c.1460-70 (linen & wool) by German School

Matthew Parker (1504-1575) (engraving)
5913152 Matthew Parker (1504-1575) (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of Matthew Parker, Archbishop of Canterbury and theologian)

Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556) (engraving)
5913131 Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556) (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of Thomas Cranmer, archbishop of Canterbury. With mitre and coat of arms)

William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury, Primate of England. With mitre and coat of arms
5913171 William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury, Primate of England. With mitre and coat of arms. Copperplate engraving by Benedict Audran after Adriaen van der Werff from Isaac de Larrey's

Musee des Beaux-Arts, Dijon, France
St. Stephen and St. Blaise, from the Altarpiece of Pierre Rup, c.1450 (oil on panel) (Photo by Art Images via Getty Images)

Christophe de Beaumont, Archbishop of Paris from Receuil des Estampes, Representant les Rangs et les Dignites
STC196356 Christophe de Beaumont, Archbishop of Paris from Receuil des Estampes, Representant les Rangs et les Dignites, suivant le Costume de toutes les Nations existantes

The Blessing from Saint Eligius (oil on panel)
471558 The Blessing from Saint Eligius (oil on panel) by Francken or Franck, Ambrosius the Elder (1544-1618); 260x89 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

English bishop - costume from 15th century
3780434 English bishop - costume from 15th century; (add.info.: English bishop - costume from 15th century. Wearing purple habit, a mitre, red dalmatique vestment with gold religious motifs)

Archbishop - 14th century costume
3780408 Archbishop - 14th century costume; (add.info.: Archbishop - 14th century costume. Wearing ceremonial robes of blue linen, pink dalmatique (cross-shaped robe), and a mitre

The Devout Profession, plate 70 of Los caprichos, 1799 (etching) (see also 175022)
IND81689 The Devout Profession, plate 70 of Los caprichos, 1799 (etching) (see also 175022) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 21x16.6 cm; Private Collection; Index Fototeca

Portable Altarpiece: Pieta, Saints Francis, Sebastian, John the Evangelist, Jerome, and John the Baptist, c
3577022 Portable Altarpiece: Pieta, Saints Francis, Sebastian, John the Evangelist, Jerome, and John the Baptist, c.1500 (oil on panel) by Bermejo

Council of Thirty (1545-47), called by Pope Paul III. First period (coloured engraving)
IND388251 Council of Thirty (1545-47), called by Pope Paul III. First period (coloured engraving) by Italian School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Concilio de Trento (1545-47)

Peace and Truce (Pau i Treva) Assembly held in Tortosa on 28th April 1225, presided over by King James I the Conqueror
IND364400 Peace and Truce (Pau i Treva) Assembly held in Tortosa on 28th April 1225, presided over by King James I the Conqueror, from a manuscript of the Llibre Verd

Coronation of Dom Pedro II (1825-91) (oil on canvas)
IND146581 Coronation of Dom Pedro II (1825-91) (oil on canvas) by Porto Alegre, Araujo (19th century); Museu Historico Nacional, Rio de Janeiro

A Bishop Blessing a Diocese, from the manuscript Liber Testamentorum (vellum)
IND364401 A Bishop Blessing a Diocese, from the manuscript Liber Testamentorum (vellum) by Spanish School, (13th century); Monasterio del Escorial, Madrid

The Martydom of St Erasmus, 1474 (oil on panel)
SOA235441 The Martydom of St Erasmus, 1474 (oil on panel) by Netherlandish School, (15th century); 50x69 cm; Society of Antiquaries of London, UK

DDE-90026928
Milford Sound, South Island, New Zealand, Mitre Peak on a clear day. Date: 10/02/2006

DDE-90026784
Milford Sound, New Zealand. The majestic fjords, waterfalls, and imposing mountaintops in Milford Sound national park. Date: 26/08/2005

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"Mitre: A Symbol of Faith, Power, and Artistic Expression" The mitre, a distinctive headdress worn by bishops and high-ranking clergy in the Catholic Church, has long been associated with religious symbolism and artistic creativity. Its origins can be traced back to ancient times when it was used as a symbol of authority and wisdom. One notable figure linked to the mitre is St Swithin, an Anglo-Saxon bishop known for his piety and connection to weather folklore. Another historical reference takes us to Dudley, where Maxims were exchanged among nobles wearing magnificent mitres during lavish banquets. Artworks featuring the it also hold significant cultural value. The coloured engraving of Archbishop St Dunstan showcases the intricate details of this regal headpiece. Similarly, Archangel Raphael with Bishop Domonte portrays heavenly figures adorned with majestic mitres on canvas. However, not all depictions are angelic in nature. Michael Pacher's painting "The Devil Presenting St Augustin with the Book of Vices" captures a darker side as Satan tempts a saintly figure while wearing an ominous-looking mitre. Beyond its religious connotations, customs surrounding the they have developed over time. Saint Swithin's association with rain led to traditions like "St Swithin's Day, " which predicts summer weather patterns based on rainfall patterns around July 15th each year. Geographically diverse locations have also become synonymous with this iconic headgear. Milford Sound offers breathtaking reflections Peak towering above tranquil waters while Wurzburg boasts architectural marvels such as Old Main Bridge overlooking River Main against the backdrop of Fortress Marienberg - both scenes reminiscent of grandeur associated with bishops' attire. Notable saints have been depicted alongside their respective dioceses or patrons wearing ornate mitres throughout history.