Robe Collection (page 3)

BODMER: SIOUX CHIEF. Wahk-Tä-Ge-Li, or Big Soldier, a Yankton Sioux Native American chief. Aquatint engraving, c1844, after a painting, 1833, by Karl Bodmer

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

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

Winter count on buffalo robe (colour litho)
980466 Winter count on buffalo robe (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Winter count on buffalo robe)

Scene from Genji monogatari (Tale of Genji) by Murasaki Shibuku (b. 978) c
3057149 Scene from Genji monogatari (Tale of Genji) by Murasaki Shibuku (b. 978) c. 1860 (colour woodblock print) by Kuniyoshi, Utagawa (1798-1861) and Toyokuni

David and Jonathan (engraving)
6028251 David and Jonathan (engraving) by Pinwell, George John (1842-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: David and Jonathan)

Devotional rosaries in the hands of the wooden statue of Mary. Abruzzo, Italy

A young monk studying by a window inside a temple, UNESCO, Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

The Door-God - Civil, 1922. Creator: Unknown
The Door-God - Civil, 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 at thresholds

St Augustine with his mother St Monica, 1855 (1926). Artist: Ary Scheffer
St Augustine with his mother St Monica, 1855 (1926). From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 2: Builders of the Church, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley, 16th century (c1905). Cecil (1520-1598) was an English politician and the chief advisor of Queen Elizabeth I

Saint Jerome reading in a Landscape, c1480-1485. Artist: Giovanni Bellini
Saint Jerome reading in a Landscape, c1480-1485. From the collection of the National Gallery, London

Myanmar, Mandalay division, Pyin Oo Lwin. Burmese monk meditating under Dattawgyaik Waterfall (MR)

Charles 1st taking leave of his children

Marble sarcophagus with marble group on lid representing deceased couple and relief depicting battle between Greeks
Roman civilization, 2nd century A.D. Marble sarcophagus with marble group on lid representing the deceased couple and relief depicting a battle between Greeks and Amazons. From Thessaloniki

Painted ivory diptych depicting circus games, Panel B
Roman civilization, 5th century A.D. Painted ivory diptych depicting circus games. Panel B

(1729-1796). Empress of Russia, 1762-1796. Painting of Catherine II in her coronation gown, c1762
CATHERINE II OF RUSSIA (1729-1796). Empress of Russia, 1762-1796. Painting of Catherine II in her coronation gown, c1762

COUNCIL OF CONSTANCE, 1414. Bohemian religious reformer Jan Hus (c1369-1415) at the Council of Constance, 1414. Wood engraving, 19th century

SILENT FILM STILL: MUSIC. Scene with Charles Buddy Rogers

Priest ordinations in Notre Dame cathedral, Paris, France, Europe

Vajra and bell, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Bishop anointing a sick person, Lourdes, Hautes Pyrenees, France, Europe

Catholic baptism candles, Chatenay, Saone et Loire, France, Europe

Monk walking in Saint-Pierre de Solesmes Abbey, Solesmes, Sarthe, Pays de la Loire, France, Europe

Standing Buddha statue, Aukana, near Sigiriya, Sri Lanka, Asia

Novice Buddhist monk and Phra Atchana Buddha statue, Wat Si Chum, Sukhothai, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sukhothai Province, Thailand, Asia

Detail of the 18th century Fontana di Trevi, Piazza di Trevi, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Musicians playing the Sitar and Tabla on the banks of the River Ganges (Ganga), Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh State, India

Fresco, detail of The Last Judgement, 1547, Voronet Monastery Church, Moldavia, Romania

Buddhist monk looking over the Valley of the Puna Tsang River, Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa, Bhutan, Himalayas, Asia

Knight of the Knights Templar in house habit, Templier en habit de maison
5912809 Knight of the Knights Templar in house habit, Templier en habit de maison. Handcoloured woodblock engraving after an illustration by Jacques Charles Bar from Abbot Tirons Histoire et Costumes

Woman in ball gown of coral taffeta with silk ruffles. Robe de bal en taffetas corail a volants de gaze de soie. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by H

Mother and Child
WH48318 Mother and Child by Dvorak, Franz (1862-1927); Private Collection; Photo eWhitford & Hughes, London, UK; Austrian, out of copyright

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

Unknown philosopher, believed to be Zeno of Citium, Greek stoic philosopher. Copperplate engraving by Gio. Petrini after an illustration by A

The Sleeping Girl, (oil on canvas)
658486 The Sleeping Girl, (oil on canvas) by Corbet, Edith Ridley (c.1850-1920); 91.7x55.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sleeping Girl. Edith Corbet (1850-1920). Oil on canvas

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 Barber of Suez, (oil on canvas)
989488 The Barber of Suez, (oil on canvas) by Bonnat, Leon Joseph Florentin (1833-1922); 80x58.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Barber of Suez. Leon Bonnat (1833-1922). Oil on canvas

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

A Buddhist monk exploring the Angkor Archaeological Complex, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Portrait of an imperial censor and his wife, late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of an imperial censor and his wife, late 18th-early 19th century. Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

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

1937 Coronation - King arrives at the annexe door
King George VI wearing the Crimson Robe of State and the Cap of Estate, pictured about to enter Westminster Abbey for his Coronation on 12 May 1937. Date: 1937

Woman bathing, 1890-1 (colour drypoint and aquatint on heavy laid paper)
XOS1766043 Woman bathing, 1890-1 (colour drypoint and aquatint on heavy laid paper) by Cassatt, Mary Stevenson (1844-1926); 36.5x26.6 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; American

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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.