Drapery Collection (page 5)

The last lancers of Bengala, the president's guards in New Dehli India New Dehli. Date of Photograph:1965

Hindu worshippers emptying out jugs for ablutions in the sacred waters of the Ganges river during the festival of "Shivaratri"

Woman sitting with some fabrics Rome. Date of Photograph:1860-1870 ca

Portrait of a Hindu man praying during the festival of "Shivaratri", festival combining the divinities "Shiva" and "Parvati", Benares (Varanasi), state of Uttar Pradesh

Meal of pilgrims in the sacred city of Ajmer, the "Mecca of India", state of Rajasthan India State of Rajasthan, Ajmer. Date of Photograph:1965

Beggar covered by a piece of white fabric, New Delhi India New Delhi. Date of Photograph:1965

Scenes from the life of the Maharaja (maharajah), hand-woven painted, India India. Date of Photograph:1965

Dravidian tribe of Toda located in the Nilghiri Mountains, northern India India Nilghiri Mountains. Date of Photograph:1965

Vahin pareus drying in the sun on a beach of Bora Bora. Polynesia French Polynesia Bora Bora. Date of Photograph:1956

Bacchus recovers Ariadne;work of Jacopo Robusti known as Tintoretto. Doge's Palace, Venice Painting Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Portrait of a child in local dress, in Bangkok Thailand Bangkok. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Font with two cupids supporting the water basin, work kept in the inside of St. Peter's Basilica, in the Vatican State of the Vatican City St.Peter's Basilica Holy Water Font Late Baroque

Winged Genius. Detail from the left of the Monument to James III Stuart, in St. Peter's Basilica, in Vatican City State of the Vatican City St.Peter's Basilica Low Relief

Three-quarter-length portrait of a small Sicilian girl in poor clothes. She is avvolta in a long drappo morbidamente sistemato on her head

Young girl embroiders. Date of Photograph:1950-1960

A wooden and a bronze sculpture. Statues from the Dutch and Italian Schools, once part of the Van Marle Collection in Solomeo, near Corciano, in the province of Perugia Corciano Solomeo

Apollo: work kept in the Uffizi Gallery of Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery Statue Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1910-1920 ca.. Date of Artwork:I sec.a.C.-IV sec.d.C

A casket attributed to Donatello preserved in the Cathedral of Prato. Prato Cathedral Casket Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

A group of putti doing a dance. Sculpture by Donatello located in one of the panels of the pulpit of Prato's Cathedral

Some putti are dancing while one of them plays a trumpet. Sculpture by Donatello located in one of the panels of the pulpit of Prato's Cathedral

Putti dancing. Sculpture by Donatello located in one of the panels of the pulpit of Prato's Cathedral. Prato Cathedral Square Tile Early Renaissance, Renaissance

A group of putti dancing to the rhythm of the music. Sculpture by Donatello in one of the panels of the pulpit of Prato's Cathedral

A group of putti playing instruments and dancing. Sculpture by Donatello in one of the panels of the pulpit of Prato's Cathedral

One of the panels from the pulpit of Prato's Cathedral, depicting dancing putti. Sculpture by Donatello. Prato Cathedral Square Tile Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Angel on the high altar of the Church of the Madonna in Monsummano Terme Monsummano Terme Church of the Madonna Statue Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

A dog on a leash under a large umbrella and two straw cabins in the middle of a wood clearing in the environs of Rome. Rome Environs. Date of Photograph:1900-1910 ca

Luck. Stucco sculpture by Giacomo Serpotta, located in the Rosary Oratory in Palermo. Palermo Rosary Oratory Sculpture Late Baroque, Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Charity surrounded by putti. Stucco-work by Giacomo Serpotta, located in the Saint Lawrence Oratory in Palermo. Palermo Saint Lawrence Oratory Sculpture Baroque

The Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence. Stucco-work by Giacomo Serpotta, located in the Saint Lawrence Oratory in Palermo. Palermo Saint Lawrence Oratory Sculpture Baroque

Christ enthroned among angels, mosaic decorating the dome of the Church of Martorana, Palermo. Palermo Church of Martorana Mosaic Norman style, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Three dancers or Bacchantes in various poses. Fresco from Pompeii, National Archaeological Museum, Naples. Naples National Archaeological Museum Mural Painting First Imperial Period, Imperial Period

The love of Venus and Mars. Fourth century style fresco from the House of Mars and Venus, Pompeii. National Archaeological Museum of Naples

Bust of Salonino: work preserved in the Uffizi Gallery, Florence. Florence Uffizi Gallery Bust First Imperial Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Bust of Elio Cesare, located in the Uffizi Gallery Florence Uffizi Gallery Bust Hadrianic Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Humility surrounded by putti. Stucco-work by Giacomo Serpotta, located in the Saint Lawrence Oratory in Palermo. Palermo Saint Lawrence Oratory Sculpture Baroque

Guests at a banquet: wall painting exhibited at the National Archaeological Museum in Naples. Naples National Archaeological Museum Mural Painting First Imperial Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art

Bronze putto. Sculpture attributed to Ferdinando Tacca, in the Cathedral of Prato Prato Cathedral Statue Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Second holy water stoup by Ignazio Marabitti preserved in the Church of S. Giuseppe dei teatini in Palermo. Palermo San Giuseppe Holy Water Font Eighteenth Century

First holy water stoup by Ignazio Marabitti preserved in the Church of S. Giuseppe dei teatini in Palermo. Palermo San Giuseppe Holy Water Font Eighteenth Century

Statue of Mercury: work exhibited at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. Florence Uffizi Gallery Statue First Imperial Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Pauline Bonaparte Borghese evoking the Venus Victrix, by Antonio Canova at the Borghese Gallery in Rome. Rome The Borghese Gallery Statue Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

Statue of David hurling the sling, sculpted by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, at the Borghese Gallery in Rome. Rome The Borghese Gallery Statue Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

The marriage of Zephyrus, wall fresco originally from Pompeii, now located at the National Archaeological Museum in Naples

Frescoed Wall with scenes depicting the work of the fullones, that is the dress workers; work from Pompeii preserved in the National Archaelogical Museum of Naples

Mosaic with a skull located at the National Archaeological Museum in Naples. Naples National Archaeological Museum Mosaic First Imperial Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe

Sarcophagus with the myth of Prometheus, from Pozzuoli, located at the National Archaeological Museum in Naples. Naples National Archaeological Museum Sarcophagus. Date of Photograph:1879-1910 ca

A shield preserved in the Armory of the Royal Palace in Turin. The work is attributed to Benvenuto Cellini. Turin Royal Palace, Armory

Holy-water font of the Redeemer located in the Cathedral of Pisa. Pisa Cathedral Holy Water Font, Statue Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

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"Drapery: A Timeless Artistic Element Unveiled" From the ethereal folds adorning the Statue of Nike by Paionios in Olympia, Greece, to the graceful movements captured in the Dance of Apollo with the Nine Muses, it has long been an essential element in art. It weaves a story and adds depth to masterpieces like Madonna Child Infant Saint John Baptist upper left and The Visitation of St. Elizabeth to the Virgin Mary. Intricate details come alive as seen in Evening Dress 1922, where delicate fabrics cascade elegantly around a woman's silhouette. Jane Fleming, later Countess of Harrington, exudes regal charm as her dress billows gracefully in c. 1778-79 oil on canvas portrait. Drapery takes on mythical dimensions too; Leda and the Swan portrays Salomon Gessner's interpretation with flowing fabric enveloping their entwined bodies. Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones' Sponsa De Libano transports us to another era with its enchanting portrayal enhanced by carefully crafted draperies. Even stage designs are not immune to its allure - Stage model for the opera Tristan and Isolde showcases Richard Wagner's vision brought to life through intricately draped backdrops that set scenes alight. The interplay between love and time is beautifully depicted in Time Vanquished by Love, Venus and Hope; here drapery becomes a metaphorical representation that transcends mere fabric. Meanwhile, The Lute Player captivates viewers with its harmonious blend of music and flowing garments that seem almost animated. And finally, Phaedra, Theseus and Hippolytus illustrate Act III Scene 5 from Phedré—drapery heightens emotions as it wraps around figures caught up in tragic circumstances. Throughout history, artists have harnessed drapery's power to evoke emotions, tell stories, and create timeless beauty.