Masquerade Collection (#7)

Amoris virus hominem... 1597. Creators: Jean-Jacques Boissard, Robert Boissard
Amoris virus hominem... 1597

Venetians wearing bauta masks, 18th century, Italy, from a painting by Canaletto
5855373 Venetians wearing bauta masks, 18th century, Italy, from a painting by Canaletto. by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); (add.info.: Venetians in a gondola wearing bauta masks)

The Carnival in Naples in 1778, with the Cavalcata turca
3086229 The Carnival in Naples in 1778, with the Cavalcata turca parading through the Largo di Palazzo, c.1778 (oil on canvas) by Fabris

A Carnival Scene (with Medicine lampooned) in Bogota, Colombia, c. 1822-28 (watercolour)
828299 A Carnival Scene (with Medicine lampooned) in Bogota, Colombia, c.1822-28 (watercolour) by Desire Roulin, Francois (1796-1874); 19.8x27 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Masquerade (engraving)
3646762 Masquerade (engraving) by Gheyn, Jacques II de (1565-1629); Private Collection; (add.info.: Masquerade. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by Georg Hirth)

Art. Entertainment. Valentino, Masquerade Ball in Paris
3434605 Art. Entertainment. Valentino, Masquerade Ball in Paris. Poster by Jules Cheret, France, c.1870 (poster) by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932); (add.info.: Art. Spectacle)

Art. Entertainment. Masquerade ball at the Opera of Paris for the carnival
3434482 Art. Entertainment. Masquerade ball at the Opera of Paris for the carnival. Poster by Jules Cheret, France, 1894. (poster) by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932); (add.info.: Art. Spectacle. Coll)

Binding of a souvenir album of the Juvenile Fancy Dress Ball, Leeds
3744838 Binding of a souvenir album of the Juvenile Fancy Dress Ball, Leeds, 12th January 1891 (leather) by English School

The Mission to Yarkund, Masquerade at the Buddhist Monastery of Hemis, Ladak (engraving)
1621143 The Mission to Yarkund, Masquerade at the Buddhist Monastery of Hemis, Ladak (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mission to Yarkund)

Masquerade on the Last Day of the Carnival at Genoa (engraving)
1099638 Masquerade on the Last Day of the Carnival at Genoa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Masquerade on the Last Day of the Carnival at Genoa)

A Roman atrium (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407563 A Roman atrium (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees; English

The Fallen House of Chivalry, c. 1610 (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407518 The Fallen House of Chivalry, c.1610 (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections

Unidentified queen (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407516 Unidentified queen (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info)

Queen Tomyris of the Massagetai, c. 1609 (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407509 Queen Tomyris of the Massagetai, c.1609 (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections

Marriage a la Mode, Plate IV, The Toilette, illustration from Hogarth Restored
STC451154 Marriage a la Mode, Plate IV, The Toilette, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

View of the Jubilee Ball, Ranelagh Gardens, in celebration of the the birthday of George
746865 View of the Jubilee Ball, Ranelagh Gardens, in celebration of the the birthday of George, Prince of Wales, May 24th, 1759 (hand-coloured engraving) by English School

Gustavus Hamilton, Second Viscount Boyne, in Masquerade Costume, 1730-31 (pastel on paper
3086904 Gustavus Hamilton, Second Viscount Boyne, in Masquerade Costume, 1730-31 (pastel on paper, laid down on canvas) by Carriera

A Fair Masquerader (engraving)
1616250 A Fair Masquerader (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Fair Masquerader)

A review on the Square of the Invalides, 1835. Woman in pink dress with canezou shawl, straw bonnet and parasol. French cavalry and infantry parade on the Esplanade des Invalides

Fashionable guests at a masquerade ball, 1800. Woman in medival headdress, man in hussar uniform, man in striped breeches and bicorn, woman in mask and hooded habit. An opera ball, Year VIII, 1800

Woman in fancy dress costume as the Oracle des Champs
Woman in costume as the Oracle des Champs in dress decorated with hearts, daisies and flowers, for a masquerade ball. Costume designed by M. Robin. Handcoloured lithograph published in Paris, 1880s

Woman in fancy dress costume as an Aquarium
Woman in costume as an Aquarium with dress decorated with fish, coral, seaweed and shells, for a masquerade ball. Costume designed by M. Robin. Handcoloured lithograph published in Paris, 1880s

Woman in costume as a page in La Mascotte, 1880s
Woman in costume as a page in La Mascotte at the Theatre des Bouffes Parisiens, 1880s. Handcoloured lithograph by Chatiniere published by Martinet, Paris, 1880s

Woman in costume as an imp for a masquerade ball
Woman in fancy dress costume as an imp (Diablotin) for a masquerade ball. Costume designed by M. Robin. Handcoloured lithograph published in Paris, 1880s

Woman in costume as a Marotte (jesters stick) for a masquerade ball. Handcoloured lithograph by Chatiniere published by Martinet, Paris, 1880s

Alexina Desclozas as Dona Juana in La Camargo, 1879
Alexina Desclozas as Dona Juana in La Camargo performed at the Theatre de la Renaissance, 1879. Handcoloured lithograph by Chatiniere published by Martinet, Paris, 1879

Man in costume as a Bashkir (Baskir) for a masquerade ball. Handcoloured lithograph by Chatiniere published by Martinet, Paris, 1880s

French soprano Caroline Carvalho in Faust
Marie Caroline Miolan-Carvalho, French soprano, in the role of Marguerite in Charles Gounods Faust at the Theatre de l Opera, 1870s. Handcoloured lithograph by A

Marguerite Chapuy, French soprano, in the opera Carmen
Marguerite Chapuy, French soprano, in the role of Micaela in Bizets opera Carmen at the Theatre de l Opera Comique, 1875. Handcoloured lithograph by Chatiniere published by Martinet, Paris, 1875

Woman in costume as a pansy for a masquerade ball
Woman in costume as a pansy (pensee) for a masquerade ball. Costume designed by M. Robin. Handcoloured lithograph by published by Martinet, Paris, 1880s

Sylvie Flour in Mille & Une Nuits at the Theatre du
Sylvie Flour as the First Bazaar Merchant in Mille & Une Nuits at the Theatre du Chatelet, 1881. Handcoloured lithograph by Chatiniere published by Martinet, Paris, 1881

Woman in the national costume of a Vlachs peasant (paysanne valaque). Costume for a fancy dress ball. Handcoloured lithograph after Stop published by Martinet, Paris, 1880s

Woman in costume of Spring for a masquerade ball
Woman in costume of spring (le printemps) for a masquerade ball. Costume designed by M. Robin. Handcoloured lithograph by A. Morlon published by Hautecoeur Freres, Paris, 1880s

Woman in fancy dress costume as a shepherdess
Woman in costume as a shepherdess (bergere) of the era of Louis XV and Marie Antionette for a masquerade ball. Handcoloured lithograph after A. H. published by Martinet, Paris, 1880s

Woman in costume as an Italian peasant for a masquerade ball, Paris. Designed by M. Robin. Handcoloured lithograph published by Martinet, Paris, 1880s

Marguerite Ugalde, French mezzo-soprano, as Falka in the operetta Le Droit d Ainesse by Chassaigne, Leterrier and Vanloo, 1883. Handcoloured lithograph by Chatiniere published by Martinet, Paris, 1883

Women in costume as Bebe designed by Alfred Grevin
Woman in costume as Bebe designed by the caricaturist Alfred Grevin. Handcoloured lithograph by published by Martinet, Paris, 1880s

Woman in costume as a magician for a masquerade ball
Woman in costume as a magician (magicienne) for a masquerade ball, late 19th century, Paris. Designed by M. Robin. Handcoloured lithograph published by Martinet, Paris, 1880s

Woman in fancy-dress costume of a demon
Woman in a costume by Sylvestre of a demon (diablesse) for a masquerade ball, Paris, late 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph by Ch. Fernique after an illustration by E

Woman in costume as a lawyer from the comedy Le Divorce, Paris, late 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph by Depose published by S. Miller, London, 1880s

Young womens dresses, 1913
Young womens dresses: one in white crepon and orange taffeta, the other in embroidered white fabric. Robes de jeunes filles: l une en crepon blanc et taffetas orange, l autre en drap blanc brode

Couple in fancy dress at a masquerade ball. Un Incroyable et une Cantiniere. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by Bernard Boutet de Monvel from Tommaso Antonginis Journal

Woman in afternoon dress and hat watching birds. Toilette d apres-midi. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by Armand Vallee from Tommaso Antonginis Journal des Dames et des

View of the Rotunda, Ranelagh House, at a Ball to Celebrate the Birthday of HRH
NUL116810 View of the Rotunda, Ranelagh House, at a Ball to Celebrate the Birthday of HRH, the Prince of Wales, 24th May 1751, engraved by Parr (etching) by Canaleti

The Burial of the Sardine (Corpus Christi Festival on Ash Wednesday) c
BBC193308 The Burial of the Sardine (Corpus Christi Festival on Ash Wednesday) c.1812-19 (oil on canvas) (detail of 530) by Goya y Lucientes

Le Carnival a l Hotel Ferraille, 1901 (oil on canvas)
XIR26172 Le Carnival a l Hotel Ferraille, 1901 (oil on canvas) by Cogghe, Remy (1854-1935); 93x127 cm; Musee d Art et d Industrie, Roubaix, France; French, out of copyright

Masked Ball
FIA5405500 Masked Ball by Hermans, Charles (1839-1924); 321x401 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Masked Ball by Hermans, Charles (1839-1924)

Design for the Palace of Fame, from the courtly masque Britannia Triumphans
5917559 Design for the Palace of Fame, from the courtly masque Britannia Triumphans, 1637 (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections

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"Unveiling the Enigma: Exploring the Allure of Masquerade" Step into a world of mystery and intrigue as two ladies adorned in resplendent blue and gold masks transport us to the enchanting Venice Carnival, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This captivating Elspeth Phelps advertisement from 1920 captures the essence of this timeless tradition. The iconic Lon Chaney takes center stage in "Phantom of the Opera, " a 1925 film that epitomizes the allure and mystique surrounding masquerades. His haunting portrayal lingers in our minds, reminding us of the hidden identities concealed behind elaborate disguises. Venice, with its vibrant Venetian Carnival, has long been synonymous with masquerades. A lady and gentleman clad in red and white masks evoke an air of elegance against this picturesque backdrop. The city's rich history comes alive through these masked figures wandering its labyrinthine streets. Delving deeper into cultural customs, we encounter Native American hunters donning wolf-skins as clever camouflage during their hunts—a striking example of how masquerades transcend time and geography. Amidst Venice's architectural marvels stands The Church of Santa Maria della Salute, an embodiment of grandeur since 1740/41. Its opulence serves as a fitting setting for masked revelers who gather within its hallowed halls during extravagant balls. Traveling back to 1788, we witness a woman gracefully swathed in a ball gown while concealing her identity behind an exquisite mask—an emblematic image capturing society's fascination with anonymity at lavish gatherings. Queen Artemisia herself graces our narrative; her pen-and-ink portrait from c. 1609 showcases her regal poise combined with an enigmatic allure—proof that even royalty succumbs to the allure of masquerades' secrets. Yet not all is veiled beneath layers of disguise; some moments demand vulnerability.