Iron Mask Collection

Engraving depicting the man in the iron mask; imprisoned on the Isle Sainte Marguerite and the Bastille for 42 years
5308796 Engraving depicting the man in the iron mask; imprisoned on the Isle Sainte Marguerite and the Bastille for 42 years

Liebig card showing The Man in the Iron Mask 1900 (chromolithograph)
5669675 Liebig card showing The Man in the Iron Mask 1900 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: The Man in the Iron Mask (French: L'Homme au Masque de Fer, c)

"The Man in the Iron Mask"at the Adelphi Theatre, Scene from Act V (litho)
1051649 " The Man in the Iron Mask" at the Adelphi Theatre, Scene from Act V (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Iron Masks (engraving)
2772325 Iron Masks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Iron Masks. Illustration for the Illustrated Times)

The Isle and Fort of St Marguerite (engraving)
1589228 The Isle and Fort of St Marguerite (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Isle and Fort of St Marguerite)

Man in the Iron Mask, Advertisement for Au Masque de Fer, Paris (chromolitho)
975864 Man in the Iron Mask, Advertisement for Au Masque de Fer, Paris (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man in the Iron Mask)

The Iron Mask (engraving)
965940 The Iron Mask (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Iron Mask. A Popular History of France by M Guizot (Dana Estes and Charles E Lauriat)

The American Base-Ball Players at Kennington Oval (engraving)
1055487 The American Base-Ball Players at Kennington Oval (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The American Base-Ball Players at Kennington Oval)

The Man in the Iron Mask

The Man in the Iron Mask

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"The Enigmatic Tale of the Iron Mask: Unveiling History's Most Intriguing Mystery" Step into the captivating world of "The Man in the Iron Mask" as it takes center stage at the Adelphi Theatre. This lithograph captures a scene from Act V, where secrets unfold and destinies intertwine. Delve deeper into this enigma with an engraving showcasing various iron masks, each one representing a different story shrouded in secrecy. Who were these masked individuals? What tales did their hidden identities hold? Journey to The Isle and Fort of St Marguerite through another intriguing engraving. Imagine the isolation and confinement that surrounded those who wore these mysterious masks. Were they prisoners or protectors? Their true purpose remains veiled. Discover an advertisement for Au Masque de Fer in Paris, inviting you to unravel the truth behind this infamous figure. A chromolithograph teases us with glimpses of what lies beneath that impenetrable mask – a face forever concealed from prying eyes. Another striking engraving depicts "The Iron Mask, " leaving us wondering about its wearer's fate. Was it merely a symbol of oppression or something more sinister? Its cold metal surface holds countless untold stories within its confines. Surprisingly, even baseball finds its way into this tale as American Base-Ball Players gather at Kennington Oval amidst whispers about secret identities lurking beneath their helmets – echoing echoes from history's masked figures. A chilling revelation emerges through an English wood engraving depicting King Ferdinand II's torturous creation - Cap of Silence - designed to silence political prisoners in Naples. How many suffered under its cruel grip? Douglas Fairbanks brings this timeless mystery to life on-screen with his portrayal in "The Iron Mask. " His charismatic performance adds yet another layer to our fascination with this elusive character whose identity remains obscured by history’s veil.