Robes Collection (#3)

St. Peter Enthroned with St. John the Baptist and St. Paul, 1515-1516, (1930). Creator
St. Peter Enthroned with St. John the Baptist and St. Paul, 1515-1516, (1930). Saint Peter, the Catholic Churchs first pope, wearing the papal tiara, and fishermans ring

Lawrence of Arabia, early 20th century. Thomas Edward Lawrence, (1888-1935), most famously known as Lawrence of Arabia, gained international renown for his role as a British liaison officer during

Virgin and Child with Saint Lorenzo Giustiniani and Zeno, 1874, (1903)
Virgin and Child with Saint Lorenzo Giustiniani and Zeno, 1874. From The Connoisseur Vol. VII [Otto Limited, London, 1903.]

Saints Paraskeve, Gregory the Theologian, John Chrysostom and Basil the Great, early 15th century. From the Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia

Elizabeth I in coronation robes. Elizabeth I (1533-1603) queen of England from 1558. Daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, she was the last Tudor

Richard Owen, British palaeontologist C016 / 5008
Richard Owen (1804-1892), British anatomist and palaeontologist. Owen was the founder and first director of the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Priests at Mass celebrated by Pope Benedict XVI, Paris, France, Europe

Priest during Eucharist celebration, Paris, France, Europe

The Priestly Blessing Ceremony by the Western Wall at Succot, Old City, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

St. John and St. Mary Magdalene, detail from Virgin and Child enthroned surrounded by saints
XIR438870 St. John and St. Mary Magdalene, detail from Virgin and Child enthroned surrounded by saints (tempera on panel) (see also 438871) by Giovanni del Biondo dal Casentino (c.1356-99)

Armand Jean le Bouthillier de Rance, 1683 (engraving)
XJF406212 Armand Jean le Bouthillier de Rance, 1683 (engraving) by Schuppen, Pierre Louis van (1627-1702); Private Collection; (add.info)

Nicholas Taaffe, engraved by Bocquet, illustration from A catalogue of Royal and Noble Authors
KW288002 Nicholas Taaffe, engraved by Bocquet, illustration from A catalogue of Royal and Noble Authors, Volume V, published in 1806 (litho) by English School

Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales
Charles Arthur Russell, Baron Russell of Killowen (1832 - 1900). British statesman and Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales

Priests hands, Paris, France, Europe

Costume / Men / Hebrewpriest
A Hebrew High Priest in ornate gold and red robes, praying with raised hands and swinging a smoking censer

Elizabethan Judges
Two judges from the Elizabethan period in their robes

John Earl of Clare
JOHN FITZGIBBON, first earl of CLARE Irish statesman, Lord Chancellor of Ireland, depicted in his official robes

Pope Pius X watching the airplane of Andre Beaumont flying over Rome from the Vatican terrace
XIR346342 Pope Pius X watching the airplane of Andre Beaumont flying over Rome from the Vatican terrace, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre

Man, woman and baby of Corea, Korea, 1818. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Mary Anne Vennings A Geographical Present being Descriptions of the Principal Countries of the World, Darton

Robes of the Royal Victorian Order, 1953. The piece is part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. From The Crown Jewels, by Martin Holmes FSA. [Her Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1953]

Argument as a street seller's cart has been knocked over by a tram (colour litho)
6033733 Argument as a street seller's cart has been knocked over by a tram (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Two men arguing over chickens (colour litho)
6033732 Two men arguing over chickens (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two men arguing over chickens)

Man run over by chauffeur driven car (colour litho)
6033747 Man run over by chauffeur driven car (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man run over by chauffeur driven car)

Man in pain after a horse and rider trod on his foot (colour litho)
6033744 Man in pain after a horse and rider trod on his foot (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man in pain after a horse and rider trod on his foot)

Semi-naked woman dressed in a robe beside a golden statue of the Buddha (colour litho)
5999989 Semi-naked woman dressed in a robe beside a golden statue of the Buddha (colour litho) by European School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Council of Ten, 1860 (oil on canvas)
ELC397702 The Council of Ten, 1860 (oil on canvas) by Celentano, Bernardo (1835-63); Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio, Italy; (add.info.: The Council of Ten)

Saint John the Baptist and Saint John the Evangelist with a Donor, 1410. Creator: Joan Mates
Saint John the Baptist and Saint John the Evangelist with a Donor, 1410.

The Virgin of Humility, 1433. Creator: Fra Angelico
The Virgin of Humility, 1433.

Mary Magdalen, 1477. Creator: Derick Baegert
Mary Magdalen, 1477.

Knights and Soldiers playing Dice for Christ's Robe, 1477. Creator: Derick Baegert
Knights and Soldiers playing Dice for Christ's Robe, 1477.

The Infant Christ with a Floral Wreath, 1663. Creator: Carlo Dolci
The Infant Christ with a Floral Wreath, 1663.

Saints Cosmas, Damian and Pantaleon, 1455. Creator: Master of the Vision of Saint John
Saints Cosmas, Damian and Pantaleon, 1455. Three doctor saints; Saint Cosmas in the centre and Saint Damian on the left were twin brothers whose labours to cure men

Saint Jerome as a Cardinal, 1498. Creator: Master of Großgmain
Saint Jerome as a Cardinal, 1498.

Frances, Countess of Dartmouth, 1756. Creator: Sir Joshua Reynolds
Frances, Countess of Dartmouth, 1756. The Countess of Dartmouth wears formal court dress with a low-necked, fur-trimmed, white satin dress decorated with a wealth of diamond jewellery in the form of

St Philip. Plate 8. From: Christ and the Apostles, c.1545. Creator: Lambert Suavius
St Philip. Plate 8. From: Christ and the Apostles, c.1545. St Philip is depicted, like all the others in the series, full-length. Although elderly, he has impressive musculature

Jesus Christ. Plate 12. From: Christ and the Apostles, 1548. Creator: Lambert Suavius
Jesus Christ. Plate 12. From: Christ and the Apostles, 1548. This is the twelfth of 14 engravings depicting Christ, St Paul and the Twelve Apostles

Fumée D'Ambre Gris (Smoke Of Ambergris), 1880. Creator: John Singer Sargent
Fumee D'Ambre Gris (Smoke Of Ambergris), 1880. A woman holds part of her elaborate garment over a silver censer to capture the perfumed smoke of smoldering ambergris

C.E. Hughes, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
C.E. Hughes, between c1915 and c1920. Shows lawyer and Republican politician Charles Evans Hughes Sr. (1862-1948).

Two Caryatid Figures Framing A Cartouche With Two Cupids (Deux Figures De Cariatides..., late 1770s)
Two Caryatid Figures Framing A Cartouche With Two Cupids (Deux Figures De Cariatides Encadrant Une Cartouche Surmontee De Deux Amours), late 1770s.

Portrait Of George, First Lord Lyttelton, c1772. Creator: Benjamin West
Portrait Of George, First Lord Lyttelton, c1772.

The Right Hon. Benjamin Samuel Phillips, the new Lord Mayor of London, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The Right Hon. Benjamin Samuel Phillips, the new Lord Mayor of London, 1865. Engraving from a photograph by Messrs. Mayall. 'Mr

Bust of the late Mr. Bunning, City Architect, by Joseph Durham, F.S.A...City of London School, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Bust of the late Mr. Bunning, City Architect, by Joseph Durham, F.S.A., erected at the City of London School, 1865. 'A memorial tablet

"Esther's Banquet", by E. Armitage, from the Liverpool Exhibition of Fine Arts, 1865. Creator: Unknown
"Esther's Banquet", by E. Armitage, from the Liverpool Exhibition of Fine Arts, 1865. Engraving of a painting

The Right Rev. Dr. Jacobson, the new Bishop of Chester, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The Right Rev. Dr. Jacobson, the new Bishop of Chester, 1865. 'The new Bishop, whose portrait we have engraved from a photograph taken by Messrs. J. and C

"Whitefield Preaching in Moorfields" A.D. 1742, by E. Crowe...the Royal Academy, 1865. Creator: W Thomas
"Whitefield Preaching in Moorfields" A.D. 1742, by E. Crowe, in the exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1865. Engraving of a painting

Garibaldi in England: presentation of the freedom of the City of London...at Guildhall, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Garibaldi in England: presentation of the freedom of the City of London...at Guildhall, 1864. View of '...the interior of the Council Chamber at Guildhall

The Royal Visit to Cambridge: presentation of the university address to the Prince And..., 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Royal Visit to Cambridge: presentation of the university address to the Prince and Princess [of Wales] in the quadrangle of Trinity College, 1864

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"Robes: A Tapestry of History, Art, and Culture" Step into the world as we unravel their rich tapestry throughout history. From Queen Elizabeth II's regal attire in Pietro Annigoni's iconic portrait to the mysterious allure of "The Thief" depicted by Antonio Maria Fabres y Costa, they have adorned figures both noble and enigmatic. Intrigue deepens with a glimpse into the 17th-century artwork showcasing a Plague doctor donning a distinctive robe while battling an invisible enemy. Meanwhile, Tsai Shen Yeh, the Chinese God of wealth, bestows prosperity upon those who revere him in his resplendent robe. Delve into realms beyond reality with Harry Clarke's haunting depiction of "The Song of the Mad Prince, " where ethereal robes mirror the madness within. Nicolas Poussin's masterpiece "Et in Arcadia ego" transports us to idyllic shepherd life amidst flowing robes that whisper tales untold. From Lawrence of Arabia's desert adventures to Zen priest Ikkyu Osho seeking enlightenment in simple robes, these garments transcend time and cultures. Even Dante himself is immortalized alongside his Divine Comedy by Domenico di Michelino’s brushstroke on vibrant fabric. Witness St Dunstan, Archbishop of Canterbury draped in colored elegance or Her Majesty the Queen Mother surrounded by her pages exuding grace and dignity. Andrey Rublyov brings divinity to life through "The Trinity, " where celestial beings are swathed in heavenly robes that radiate spiritual power. Throughout centuries and continents, whether symbolizing authority or spirituality, they have woven themselves deeply into our collective consciousness. They embody stories whispered from one generation to another – tales that remind us that beneath every robe lies a story waiting to be told.