Skullcap Collection (page 3)

Prynne, (1600-1669), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Prynne, (1600-1669), 1830. William Prynne (1600-1669) English lawyer, author, and polemicist educated at Oriel College, Oxford and Lincolns Inn

J. Hamilton, (1512-1571), 1830. Creator: Unknown
J. Hamilton, (1512-1571), 1830. John Hamilton (1512-1571) Scottish prelate and politician, illegitimate son of The 1st Earl of Arran, a monk and Abbot of Paisley, cadinal and archbishop

B. Gilpin, (1517-1583), 1830. Creator: Unknown
B. Gilpin, (1517-1583), 1830. Bernard Gilpin (1517-1583) English theologian, educated at Queens College, Oxford, he studied the writings of Erasmus

Old man, early 17th century?, (1907). Creator: Unknown
Old man, early 17th century?, (1907). Portrait of an unknown man, possibly after a drawing by Lagneau. From " Exposition de Portraits, peints et dessines"

Thomas Case, M. A. 17th century, (late 18th-early 19th century). Creator: Robert Cooper
Thomas Case, M.A. 17th century, (late 18th-early 19th century). Portrait of Thomas Case (c1598-1682), English clergyman and ejected minister

Duppa, (1589-1662), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Duppa, (1589-1662), 1830. Brian Duppa (1589-1662) English bishop, chaplain to the royal family, Royalist and adviser to Charles I of England, educated at Westminster School and Christ Church, Oxford

Coverdale, (1488-1569), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Coverdale, (1488-1569), 1830. Myles Coverdale (1488-1569) English ecclesiastical reformer, Bible translator, preacher and, briefly, Bishop of Exeter (1551-1553)

Camden, (1551-1623), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Camden, (1551-1623), 1830. William Camden (1551-1623) English antiquarian, historian, topographer, and herald. Author of Britannia, and an historical account of the reign of Elizabeth I of England

Beveridge, (1637-1708), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Beveridge, (1637-1708), 1830. William Beveridge (1637-1708) English writer and clergyman who served as Bishop of St Asaph from 1704 until his death

Sr. E. Coke, (1552-1634), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Sr. E. Coke, (1552-1634), 1830. Sir Edward Coke (1552-1634) English barrister, judge, and politician, educated at Trinity College, Cambridge and Inner Temple

Clement VII, (1478- 1534), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Clement VII, (1478- 1534), 1830. Pope Clement VII (1478- 1534) head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 19 November 1523 to his death on 25 September 1534

Cardinal Beaton, (1494-1546), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Cardinal Beaton, (1494-1546), 1830. David Cardinal Beaton (1494-1546) Archbishop of St Andrews and the last Scottish Cardinal prior to the Reformation

Richard Baxter, (1615-1691), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Richard Baxter, (1615-1691), 1830. Richard Baxter (1615-1691) English Puritan church leader, poet, theologian, and controversialist. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard

Busby, (1606-1695), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Busby, (1606-1695), 1830. Richard Busby (1606-1695) English Anglican priest, educated at Christ Church, Oxford, as head master of Westminster School he liberally administered corporal punishment

Cignani, (1628-1719), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Cignani, (1628-1719), 1830. Carlo Cignani (1628-1719) Italian painter who studied under Francesco Albani. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R

John Bastwick, (1593-1654), 1830. Creator: Unknown
John Bastwick, (1593-1654), 1830. John Bastwick (1593-1654) English Puritan physician and controversial writer. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R

Arnauld, (1612-1694), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Arnauld, (1612-1694), 1830. Antoine Arnauld (1612-1694) French Roman Catholic theologian, philosopher and mathematician.From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard

William Ames, (1576-1633), 1830. Creator: Unknown
William Ames, (1576-1633), 1830. Dr William Ames (1576-1633), Protestant philosopher and theologian, educated at Christs College, Cambridge

Portrait of Peter Stuyvesant, in armour and skull-cap, 1647, (1937). Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Peter Stuyvesant, Governor of New York Colony, showing armour and a black skull-cap, 1647, (1937). Peter Stuyvesant ((1592-1672)

Picture of Sir John Leverett as Governor of Massachusetts Colony, c1670, (1937). John Leverett (1616 -1679), English colonial magistrate, merchant

Portrait of Simon Bradstreet, in gown and cap, c1640, (1937). Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Simon Bradstreet, Judge and Governor of the Massachusetts Colony, in gown and cap, 1630-1679, c1640, (1937). Simon Bradstreet (1603-1697), colonial magistrate, businessman, diplomat

Joe Zawinul, Ronnie Scotts, London, 2002. Artist: Brian O Connor
Joe Zawinul, Ronnie Scott s, London, 2002

Danilo Perez, Ronnie Scotts, London, 2000. Artist: Brian O Connor
Danilo Perez, Ronnie Scott s, London, 2000

John Henry Newman, British cardinal, late 19th century. Newman (1801-1890) was a leading priest in the Church of England whose conversion to Catholicism was a major event of the 1840s

His Eminence Cardinal Manning, 1889. After graduating from Oxford, Henry Edward Manning (1809-1892) was ordained as an Anglican priest and in 1840 was appointed archdeacon of Chichester

Bust of a Bearded Young Man with a Skullcap, 1663. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Bust of a Bearded Young Man with a Skullcap, 1663. From The Connoisseur Vol. XXII. [Otto Limited, London, 1908-9]

John Knox, Scottish religious reformer, (c1850). Knox (c1514-1572) played the lead part in reforming the Church in Scotland in a Presbyterian manner

Erskine Nicol, 1880. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Erskine Nicol, 1880. He exhibited his first painting at the Royal Scottish Academy at the age of fifteen. In 1846 he went to Dublin, and taught privately there for the next five years

Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham, English statesman and admiral, (1825). Artist: J Jenkins
Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham, English statesman and admiral, (1825). Howard (1536-1624) was a first cousin of Queen Elizabeth I and was appointed Lord High Admiral in 1585

John Knox, Scottish religious reformer, 19th century. Artist: B Holl
John Knox, Scottish religious reformer, 19th century. Knox (c1514-1572) played the lead part in reforming the Church in Scotland in a Presbyterian manner

Portrait of an old man in Red, 1652-1654. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Portrait of an old man in Red, 1652-1654. Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Self-portrait, c1567. Artist: Titian
Self-portrait, c1567. Titian (1488-1576). Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

Children of Chorus, c1900-1930. Artist: Paul Charles Chocarne-Moreau
Children of Chorus, c1900-1930. Private Collection

St Vincent de Paul, French priest and philanthropist, 1663. A Franciscan monk, St Vincent de Paul (c1581-1660) is the patron saint of charitable societies

Henry Edward Manning, English Roman Catholic prelate, c1880. After graduating from Oxford, Manning (1809-1892) was ordained as an Anglican priest and in 1840 was appointed archdeacon of Chichester

Jean Caspar Bauhin (1606-1659), Swiss physician and botanist. Bauhin was professor of botany at Basel University. He was appointed physician in ordinary to King Louis XIV of France in 1659

Old man with cat, Paris
Old man sitting in a chair with a cat on his lap, Paris. Date: 1954

HENRY STUART (1725-1807). Henry Benedict Maria Clement Stuart. Known as Cardinal Duke of York. Claimant to the British throne. Pastel, c1786, by Hugh Douglas Hamilton

Man Skullcap Alphonse Legros French 1837-1911
Man in a Skullcap. Alphonse Legros (French, 1837-1911). Drypoint

Mathieu Mole, ca. 1653. Creator: Robert Nanteuil
Mathieu Mole, ca. 1653

Marin Cureau de La Chambre, ca. 1656. Creator: Robert Nanteuil
Marin Cureau de La Chambre, ca. 1656

Uzbekistan - Margilan, Fergana region - Skull cap sellers - note the women are completely covered. Date: circa 1910

Robert Brindle, Bishop of Nottingham
Dr Robert Brindle (1837-1916), Roman Catholic Bishop of Nottingham (1902-1915). Date: early 20th century

The Co-Optimists is the title of a stage variety revue which opened in London on 27 June 1921at the Royalty Theatre but quickly transferred to the much larger Palace Theatre

Pig couple with three children on a postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Old man reading, Paris
Old man reading a large book (or has he fallen asleep?), Paris. Date: 1954

Portrait of Johannes Wtenbogaert (1557-1644), 1633, by Rembr
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669). Dutch painter. Portrait of Johannes Wtenbogaert (1557-1644), 1633. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Caricature of the actor Shiel Barry in the role of Gaspard, a miserly old farmer, in the operetta The Chimes of Normandy. circa 1878

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"Skullcap: A Symbol of Tradition, Faith, and Fashion" From the distinguished portraits of John Henry Newman and John Owen to the charismatic presence of Pope Francis in his Popemobile, the skullcap has been a timeless accessory that transcends cultures and centuries. Dating back to early-mid 19th century England, Charles Howard, First Earl of Nottingham donned a skullcap as a mark of prestige and authority. Its significance extended beyond mere fashion; it represented power and influence. In religious contexts, we see how the skullcap holds great importance. The iconic image of Pope Francis arriving for his weekly general audience or leaving on his Popemobile showcases him wearing this humble headpiece. It symbolizes reverence and humility within the Catholic Church. Moving away from ecclesiastical settings, we find ourselves immersed in the world of artistry. G. F Watts RA's depiction captures an artist lost in creative contemplation while sporting a skullcap—an emblematic connection between intellectuality and spirituality. The allure of the skullcap extends even further into fashion history. In 1914, Redfern introduced a tunic dress with an exquisite jade green fur-trimmed tunic paired with a draped tango skirt—a true masterpiece completed by its crowning glory—the skullcap adorned with an elegant long tassel cascading down from behind. Venturing into different corners of our diverse world brings us to Shakhrisabz in Uzbekistan where vibrant hats are proudly displayed for sale—each one telling its own story through intricate designs and vivid colors. Meanwhile, an old man strolling through Paris accompanied by his feline companion wears a simple yet dignified cap—a testament to enduring style across generations. Delving deeper into history reveals two captivating works: F. Ximines' portrayal from 1830 offers insight into medieval times when scholars wore these caps as they delved into intellectual pursuits.