Robe Collection

Dante and the Divine Comedy (The Comedy Illuminating Florence), 1464-1465. From the Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence

Saint William: Patron Saint of York ( 12th century ), in the Western Crypt of York Minster, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom Ancient image of Saint William: Patron Saint of York

The Trinity of Roublev, c1411. Artist: Andrey Rublyov
The Trinity of Roublev, c1411

BROWNING: PIED PIPER. The Pied Piper of Hamelin. Line engraving, c1900

Fresco portraying Medea, from Stabiae, Italy
Roman civilization. Fresco portraying Medea. From Stabiae, Italy

Jesus Healing The Sick
Colorized print shows Jesus as he heals a sick child held in the arms of a woman as others, in varying degrees of distress, await their turn

Painting of St. Martin sharing his coat, St. Gatien Cathedral, Tours, Indre-et-Loire, France, Europe

The Scales of Justice above the Old Bailey Law Courts, Inns of Court, London, England, UK

Tsai Shen Yeh - The Chinese God of wealth
Tsai Shen Yeh is a Chinese God of wealth (often also called Lu Shing or The Star God of Wealth)

Virgen del Carmen tilework, Malaga, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Statue of Kateri Tekakwitha, the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

Et in Arcadia ego (Les bergers d Arcadie or The Arcadian Shepherds), 1637-38, (1911). Painting held at the Musee du Louvre, Paris. From The French Genius by Haldane Macfall. [T. C. and E. C

A monk demonstrating meditation at the Zen Music Shaolin Grand Ceremony, Shaolin, Henan Province, China

Her Majesty the Queen Mother with her pages, 1953. Artist: Sterling Henry Nahum Baron
Her Majesty the Queen Mother with her pages, 1953

Saint Lawrence, c. 1480 / 1490. Creator: Israhel van Meckenem
Saint Lawrence, c. 1480/1490

The Kitchen-God, 1922. Creator: Unknown
The Kitchen-God, 1922. The Kitchen God is the most important of Chinese domestic gods who protect the hearth and family, recognised in Chinese folk religion, Chinese mythology, and Taoism

HM Queen Elizabeth II with her Maids of Honour
HM Queen Elizabeth II with her maids of honour, Green Drawing Room, Buckingham palace, 2nd June 1953

The Song of the Mad Prince, c1917. Artist: Harry Clarke
The Song of the Mad Prince, c1917. A miniature stained glass panel designed by Harry Clarke (1889-1931). This panel was inspired by the Walter de la Mare (1873?1956) poem of the same name

The Devil Presenting St Augustin with the Book of Vices, c1455-1498

JUSTINIAN I (483-565). Emperor of the Byzantine Empire, 527-565. Emperor Justinian the Great and his Court. Mid-6th century Byzantine mosaic from San Vitale, Ravenna

Puppet in kimono being manipulated by two bunraku puppeteers in black robes. Woodblock ukiyo-e print by Utagawa Kunisada II, Tokyo, 1850s

King Charles II in Garter Robes (oil on canvas)
465948 King Charles II in Garter Robes (oil on canvas) by Lely, Peter (1618-80); Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, UK; (add.info.: Charles II (29 May 1630 - 6 February 1685) was king of England

Veiled Egyptian Woman - Cairo. Date: circa 1910s

The Barrister (oil on canvas)
BAL15031 The Barrister (oil on canvas) by Davidson, Thomas (fl.1863-1908); Roy Miles Fine Paintings; English, out of copyright

Detail of Marble statue of Tyche, goddess of fortune, from Prusias ad Hypium, Turkey
Roman civilization, 2nd century A.D. Marble statue of Tyche, goddess of fortune. From Prusias ad Hypium, Turkey. Detail

King George VI in Coronation Robes by Albert Collings
Portrait of King George VI by the portrait painter Albert Collings. Collings originally painted the picture for the Coronation of King Edward VIII but, after the Abdication, repainted the face

ARROW SHIRT COLLAR AD, 1916. American advertisement by J.C. Leyendecker for Arrow shirt collars, 1916

Monks lighting khom loy candles and lanterns for Loi Krathong festival

Othodox Christian Priest in Ethiopia, possibly in Axum
Ethiopian Orthodox Priest, possibly in Axum (Aksum)

Robe Obelisk. South Australia
Robe Obelisk. South East. South Australia

JOHN HENRY NEWMAN. (1801-1890). English prelate and theologian. Oil on canvas, 1881, by Sir John Everett Millais

Testing electrified railway lines by steam train in Swanley, Kent. 1938

Map of Sicily region, by Joan Blaeu
Cartography, Italy, 17th century. Map of Sicily region, by Joan Blaeu

WOMAN TAKEN IN ADULTERY. Jesus and the Woman Taken in Adultery. Color line engraving after Gustave Dor

JUDGEMENT OF SOLOMON. (1 Kings 3: 24-27). Wood engraving, 19th century, after Gustave Dor

KATHARINE HEPBURN (1907-2003). American actress. As Eleanor of Aquitaine in The Lion in Winter, 1968

Russian boyars, 17th century
Russian boyars, or nobles, during the time of Peter the Great, 1600s-1700s. Antique hand-colored print

Justinian, Byzantine emperor
Byzantine emperor and his attendant. Antique hand-colored print

Buddha statue (1790), Japanese Tea Gardens, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California, USA

Novice monk praying at the feet of Giant Buddha statue, Wat Intharawihan (Wat In), Bangkok, Thailand, Asia

Statue of Jesus Christ overlooking the city, Cuzco, Peru, South America

Buddist celebration of Losar (Tibetian New Year) where Buddists throw flower in the air, Bodnath, Katmandu, Nepal, Asia

Hands, Za-Zen meditation, Elheiji (Eiheiji) Zen monastery, Japan, Asia

Elderly man playing a sitar by the Ganges (Ganga) River, Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh State, India

Buddhist monks standing in front of Angkor Wat, Angkor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Asia

King George Iv / Thompson
KING GEORGE IV OF ENGLAND Head & shoulders vignette portrait wearing ceremonial robes Date: 1762 - 1830

William of Waynflete, 17th century (oil on panel)
6211550 William of Waynflete, 17th century (oil on panel) by Greenbury, Richard (bef.1600-c.1670); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; (add.info.: Born William Patten)

The Emperor of China with the nightingale
ANDERSEN: THE NIGHTINGALE. The Emperor of China with the nightingale. Drawing by Arthur Szyk for the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen

LADY MACBETH & DAGGERS
Macbeth, Act II, Scene ii Lady Macbeth: "give me the daggers..." Date: 1925

Muslim with prayer beads, Abene, Casamance, Senegal, West Africa, Africa

Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603), from Lodges British Portraits, 1823
KW178667 Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603), from Lodges British Portraits, 1823 (engraving) by Zuccaro

JAPAN: TALE OF GENJI. Niou-no-miya and the sixth daughter of Prince Genji shown on their wedding night in a scene from the Tale of Genji. Scroll drawing, Japanese, 12th century

Robe- (or scarf) hanging pine, Senzoku pond. Print shows a large pine tree with fence around it and shrine nearby on the edge of a lake, with teahouse and travelers in the foreground. Date 1856

Masai, Amboseli National Park, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Catholic mass, Annecy, Haute Savoie, France, Europe

Monk inside Shidoden Memorial Hall at Eiheiji Temple, headquarters of the Soto sect of Zen Buddhism, Fukui, Japan

Bet Medhane Alem (Saviour of the World), Lalibela, Ethiopia, Africa

The Roman Baths, Bath, Avon, England, UK

Ancient Persian Music
A Dervish of Ancient Persia in long green robe with fur trimming; he wears an ornate hat and plays a woodwind instrument

Epicurus / Full Length
Epicurus Greek Philosopher

Mahatma Gandhi sailing from Boulogne to Folkestone
Mahatma Gandhi, Indian nationalist and spiritual leader, sailing from Boulogne to Folkestone on 12 September 1931

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

Eucharist in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit, Anglican Church of St. James, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

Edward IV Crowned
Edward IV is crowned at Westminster

Canterbury Tales - The Friar
The Friar, a character in " The Canterbury Tales"

Canterbury Tales - The Knight
The Knight, a character in " The Canterbury Tales"

Women of ancient Greece
Ancient Greek women and a priestess (background). Antique hand-colored print

Canterbury Tales - The Clerk
The Clerk, a character in " The Canterbury Tales"

HOLY LAND: BEDOUIN CAMP. A Bedouin man and woman of the Adwan tribe, in the Middle East. Photograph, c1910

CORONATION OF NAPOLEON I. The Consecration of the Emperor Napoleon and the Coronation of Empress Josephine on December 2, 1804. Detail on canvas, 1805-07, by Jacques Louis David

Rollo Ahmed during a ceremony. 6th November 1954

Diana of Versailles, marble statue of Artemis with deer
Roman civilization, 1st-2nd century A.D. Diana of Versailles, marble statue of Artemis with a deer

Rose portrait of Marie Antoinette of Lorraine Habsburg, 1783, (oil on canvas)
JLJ4569141 Rose portrait of Marie Antoinette of Lorraine Habsburg, 1783, (oil on canvas) by Vigee-Lebrun, Elisabeth Louise (1755-1842); Musee et Domaine National de Versailles et de Trianon

Peaky Blinders "Alfie"
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Construction of the Temple at Jerusalem by King Solomon, 15th century. Solomon directs proceedings from a balcony

Christ healing the man sick of the palsy, 1866. Artist: Gustave Dore
Christ healing the man sick of the palsy, 1866. In the New Testament gospels chronicling the life of Jesus Christ, there are a number of accounts of miracles of healing

Walter Raleigh lays his cloak at Queen Elizabeth Is feet
Sir Walter Raleigh lays his cloak at Queen Elizabeth Is feet to prevent her from getting muddy feet

Oxford University robes: Proctor (full dress)
A Proctor at Oxford University sporting a mortarboard and long, black gown, with a white fur hood. Date: 1920s

Wampanoag warrior in full costume, Massachusetts. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Myanmar, Burma, Rakhine State, Sittwe. Three novice monks look out of their dormitory window at the Pathain Monastery. Most early learning takes place in monastery schools

The Door-God - Military, 1922. Creator: Unknown
The Door-God - Military, 1922. Menshen are divine guardians of doors and gates in Chinese folk religions, used to protect against evil or encourage the entrance of positive energies

Dante and his Poem the Divine Comedy, 1465. Artist: Domenico di Michelino
Dante and his Poem the Divine Comedy, 1465. Found in the collection of the Duomo, Florence, Italy

Saint Aloysius Gonzaga (1568-1591). Italian Jesuit. Colored
Saint Aloysius Gonzaga (1568-1591). Italian Jesuit seminarian and student at the Roman college. He died in Rome, at the service of persons infected by the plague

Natural Colour Photograph Taken after the Coronation
A Historic Natural Colour Photograph Taken after the Coronation: The Crowned King and Queen, with Their Daughters, Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret, in Their Robes Date: 1937

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"Robe: A Symbol of Healing, Sharing, and Justice Across Cultures" The robe has long been a powerful symbol in various cultures, representing different aspects of life. In Jesus Healing The Sick, the humble robe embodies compassion and divine healing as it touches those in need. In St. Martin sharing his coat, the painting depicts an act of selflessness and generosity. The robe becomes a metaphor for warmth and protection offered to the less fortunate. At St. Gatien Cathedral in Tours, Indre-et-Loire, the majestic robes worn by clergy evoke reverence and spirituality. They remind us of the sacredness within these walls. Virgen del Carmen tilework in Malaga showcases intricate patterns adorning her flowing robes. These vibrant designs celebrate faith and cultural heritage while honoring this revered figure. Above the Old Bailey Law Courts in London stands The Scales of Justice draped with a judge's robe. This emblematic image represents fairness and impartiality within our legal system. Tsai Shen Yeh - The Chinese God of wealth is often depicted wearing luxurious robes adorned with symbols of prosperity. His attire signifies abundance and good fortune bestowed upon believers. The Song of the Mad Prince by Harry Clarke features ethereal figures clad in elaborate robes that transport us into a realm where imagination reigns supreme. Et in Arcadia ego by Nicolas Poussin portrays shepherds donning rustic robes against idyllic landscapes—a reminder that even amidst paradise lies mortality's presence. In Arthur Szyk's drawing depicting Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale "The Emperor of China with the nightingale, " ornate imperial robes emphasize power but also vulnerability to beauty's allure. A woman raising her skirts to scare off evil spirits demonstrates how garments can serve as protective shields against malevolent forces lurking around us—an age-old belief shared across cultures. Dante Alighieri wears a distinguished robe as he embarks on his journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise in Domenico di Michelino's painting.