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St Augustine of Hippo, early 14th century. Artist: Lippo Memmi
St Augustine of Hippo, early 14th century. St Augustine of Hippo (354-430) is regarded as one of the great fathers of the early Christian church

St Anne, the Virgin and Child, c1520-1565. Artist: Juan de Borgona the Younger
St Anne, the Virgin and Child, c1520-1565. The Virgin Mary with the infant Christ and her mother, St Anne

St Anthony, c1618-1664. Artist: Francisco de Zurbaran
St Anthony c1618-1664

Doubting Thomas placing his hand into Christs wound, c1499. Artist: Master of the altarpiece of St Bartholomew
Doubting Thomas placing his hand into Christs wound, c1499. St Jerome is to the left of Jesus, while St Ambrose and St Mary Magdalene are to the right

Ezekiel prophesying to the elders of Israel while captive in Babylon, c600 BC (16th century). Ezekiel was one of four great Old Testament prophets of Israel and contemporary with Daniel

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

Christ appearing to the two disciples on the road to Emmaeus, c1860. Artist: Kronheim & Co
Christ appearing on the road to Emmaeus, c1860. The resurrected Christ in red tunic and blue robe, appears to two disciples on the road to Emmaeus. This incident is related in Luke 24:13-27

Christ Maketh the Deaf to Hear, 1860. Artist: Kronheim & Co
Christ Maketh the Deaf to Hear, 1860. In the New Testament gospels chronicling the life of Jesus Christ, there are a number of accounts of miracles of healing

The Woman Taken in Adultery, c1860. Jesus defending the woman taken in adultery from the Scribes and the Pharisees, saying: Let him that is without sin among you, first cast a stone at her

Jesus and the money changers, c1860. Jesus, angrily overturning the tables of money changers and dealers and turning them out of the Temple in Jerusalem. From the Bible (Matthew 21). (London, c1860)

Christ among the Doctors, c1860. Jesus as a boy discussing religious law with the Doctors in the Temple of Jerusalem. From the Bible (Luke 2). (London, c1860)

Our Lord Jesus Christ, c1897. Artist: James Tissot
Our Lord Jesus Christ, c1897. From Life of Our Saviour Jesus Christ by JJ Tissot. (London, c1897)

The Bishop and the Knight, 1862. Artist: John Everett Millais
The Bishop and the Knight, 1862. The Knight kneels in penitence before the Bishop who, on hearing his sin, refuses to shrive him. From The Cornhill Magazine. (London, 1862)

Jabir Ibn Hayyan, Abu Musa, Arab chemist and alchemist. Jabir Ibn Hayyan (Al Jabir) (c721-c815) was court physician to Harun al-Rashid. He is also known as Geber in Latin

Marco Polo, Venetian traveller and merchant meeting Kublai Khan, 13th century
Marco Polo, Venetian traveller and merchant meeting Kublai Khan, c1274. Marco Polo (1254-1324), together with his father and uncle, presenting the Popes letter to Kublai Khan (1214-1294)

Knights Hospitallers, 16th century. Left: Knight of St John of Jerusalem. Right: Knight of Rhodes. The order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, a religious military order

Jesus teaching in the Synagogue, c1897. Artist: James Tissot
Jesus teaching in the Synagogue, c1897. (Bible: Matthew 4). From Life of Our Saviour Jesus Christ by JJ Tissot. (London, c1897)

Giovanni Battista Belzoni, Italian explorer and antiquity seeker, c1860. From 1815 Belzoni (1778-1823) devoted himself to tomb robbing and exploration and excavation in Egypt

A Qadi, Islamic judge, Khartoum, Sudan, late 19th century. A Qadi (Cadi or Kadi) is a judge who makes decisions according to Islamic Shari ah law

Druids, 1815. Artist: Robert Havell
Druids, 1815. An Arch-Druid (right) crowned with oak leaves, holding a sceptre. The other druid holds a crescent (Caed-Rai-Re) representing the first quarter of the Moon

High priest Coifi profaning the temple of the idols, England, 7th century (1864). Coifi was the priest of the temple of Goodmanham in Northumbria in 627

Ancient British Arch-Druid wearing the Breastplate of Judgement, c1900

Ferdinand I of Aragon and his Queen at prayer, 1417 (mid 19th century). The King and Queen are pictured at prayer at the time of the Council of Constance, 1417

Solomons prayer at the consecration of the Temple, c1870. But I have built an house of habitation for thee and a place for thy dwelling for ever. From the Bible (II Chronicles 6)

Darius I (548-486 BC) Achaemenid king of Persia from 521, with attendants, 1881. Chromolithograph after a frieze in the citadel at Susa

Bonaparte 1st Consul, 19th century

The Oath of the Emperor, 2nd December 1804, 19th century

Marie Delna in the opera Prophete, 1898. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 29th May 1898

Queen Victoria watching the procession of the red penitents, 1898. Artist: F Meaulle
Queen Victoria watching the procession of the red penitents, 1898. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 24th April 1898

The Tiburtine Sibyl announcing to Caesar the coming of Jesus, 16th century. Augustus Caesar - Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus (63 BC-14 AD), became the first Roman Emperor in 27 BC

St Augustine of Hippo (350-430), 19th century
St Augustine of Hippo (350-430). St Augustine of Hippo is regarded as one of the great fathers of the early Christian church

St Augustine of Hippo (350-430), 1493
St Augustine of Hippo of Hippo (350-430), 1493. St Augustine of Hippo is regarded as one of the great fathers of the early Christian church

Charles I and Charles Quint in the Basilica of Saint Denis, Paris, 1893. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 16th September 1893

St John the Baptist as a Child, c1665. Artist: Bartolome Esteban Murillo
St John the Baptist as a Child, c1665. Found in the collection of the Prado, Madrid, Spain

Immaculate Conception, 1665-1670. Artist: Bartolome Esteban Murillo
Immaculate Conception, 1665-1670. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

Our Lady with the Child, c1638-1682. Artist: Bartolome Esteban Murillo
Our Lady with the Child, c1638-1682

The Virgin And Child, c1470-1523. Artist: Bartolomeo Montagna
The Virgin And Child, c1470-1523

David, c1410. Artist: Lorenzo Monaco
David, c1410. Found in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Assembly of the Provostship of the Merchants of Paris, 1528. Dignitaries sit on an elevated bench while the Secretary and his Clerk put the business of the meeting before them

The Abbess visited by Death, 1538. Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
The Abbess visited by Death, 1538. From Les Simulachres de la Mort (Dance of Death) by Hans Holbein the Younger

Standing Bear, Chief of the Dakota Sioux, North American Plains Indians, c1885-c1890. Pictured wearing ceremonial robes and a full length head-dress of eagle feathers

William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley (1520-1598), English statesman. Cecil was Secretary of State to Queen Elizabeth I from 1558, and was her most trusted advisor for the next 40 years

The Four Evangelists, 1620-1625. Artist: Jacob Jordaens
The Four Evangelists, 1620-1625. Found in the collection of the Musee d Orsay, Paris, France

Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919), 26th President of the USA, 1901-1909. Artist: Spy
Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919), 26th President of the USA, 1901-1909. Spy cartoon from The World showing him in academic robes after being presented with an honorary Doctorate of Civil Law (DCL)

Queen Victoria (1819-1901), 1838
Queen Victoria (1819-1901). Victoria on the throne in her coronation robes wearing the crown and holding the sceptre. She became Queen in 1837 and Empress of India in 1877

Etienne Chevalier and St Stephen, c1450. Artist: Jean Fouquet
Etienne Chevalier and St Stephen, c1450. Etienne Chevalier was treasurer to King Charles VII of France. From the Staatliche Museen Gemaldegalerie, Berlin

Madonna and Child, late 15th / early 16th century. Artist: Bramantino
Madonna and Child, late 15th/early 16th century

Wealth, 1640. Artist: Simon Vouet
Wealth, 1640. A large serpentine figure of a woman draped in fabric is seated in front of an imposing architectural background

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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.