Red Cloak Collection

Captain Albert Ball (1896-1917), VC, DSO
Artist: Newling, Edward - Title: Captain Albert Ball (1896-1917), VC, DSO - Date: 1921 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 111.8 x 86.4

Major Andres Tree, from The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, 1928
Major Andres Tree, from The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving (1783 - 1859), pub. 1928 (colour lithograph)

Perseus and Medusa (oil on board)
CH198685 Perseus and Medusa (oil on board) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820) (attr. to); Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Then Perseus held aloft the Gorgons head, illustration for How Perseus came Home again
IL193703 Then Perseus held aloft the Gorgons head, illustration for How Perseus came Home again, from The Heroes of Greek Fairy Tales, by Charles Kingsley (1819-75) (colour litho) by Davie

Portrait of Sir John Chardin (1643-1712)
CH42475 Portrait of Sir John Chardin (1643-1712) by Mignard, Pierre (1612-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: moved to London in 1681 to escape French persecution of Protestants; after arrival in)

Santa in snowy field, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731351 Santa in snowy field, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Santa in snowy field)

St. John the Baptist and St. Sebastian, c. 1450-70 (tempera on panel)
ALM283460 St. John the Baptist and St. Sebastian, c.1450-70 (tempera on panel) by Boccati or Boccatto, Giovanni (1420-c.1490); 151x102 cm; Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin College, Ohio

The Convalescent (oil on panel)
BOU202902 The Convalescent (oil on panel) by O Neill, George Bernard (1828-1917); 20.3x25.4 cm; Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; British, out of copyright

Not Forgotten, 1882 (oil on canvas)
WAG13346 Not Forgotten, 1882 (oil on canvas) by O Neill, George Bernard (1828-1917); 61 x 50 cm; Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands

St. Mary Magdalene (panel)
AII80457 St. Mary Magdalene (panel) by Viti, Timoteo (1467-1524); Palazzo Ducale, Urbino, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

An old man in fanciful costume (oil on canvas)
CTS336399 An old man in fanciful costume (oil on canvas) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 78x66 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Happy Days - Santa and Girl, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731372 Happy Days - Santa and Girl, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Happy Days - Santa and Girl)

"When she got to the wood she met a Wolf ", from The Fairy Tales of
3474203 " When she got to the wood she met a Wolf..", from The Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm, pub. 1909 (colour litho) by Rackham

Portrait of the Artist as Mars (oil on canvas)
CH262795 Portrait of the Artist as Mars (oil on canvas) by Bernini, Gian Lorenzo (1598-1680); 39.4x29.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Portrait of Thomas Cavendish, the Circumnavigator, 1588-91 (oil on wood panel)
CTS336309 Portrait of Thomas Cavendish, the Circumnavigator, 1588-91 (oil on wood panel) by Bettes, John the Younger (c.1530-1615/6) (attr.to); 89x74 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Portrait of Armand Jean Vignerot, Duc de Richelieu at the Siege of Castellamare in 1647
XIR166508 Portrait of Armand Jean Vignerot, Duc de Richelieu at the Siege of Castellamare in 1647 (oil on canvas) by Lafosse, Charles de (1636-1716); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Tours

Anne and Mary Constable: the artists sisters, c. 1818 (oil on canvas)
HEH416412 Anne and Mary Constable: the artists sisters, c.1818 (oil on canvas) by Constable, John (1776-1837); 39.4x30.5 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA

Label for Fil au Demon brand of sewing thread, c. 1880-90 (colour litho)
CHT173748 Label for Fil au Demon brand of sewing thread, c.1880-90 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

"O, Grandmother, what big ears you have got", she said
3474204 " O, Grandmother, what big ears you have got", she said, from The Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm, pub

Santa holding plum pudding, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731352 Santa holding plum pudding, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Santa holding plum pudding)

Santa Claus with Toy Sack and Tree, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730730 Santa Claus with Toy Sack and Tree, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Santa Claus with Toy Sack and Tree)

Portrait of Elisa Baciocchi (1777-1820) c. 1812 (oil on canvas)
BMT204526 Portrait of Elisa Baciocchi (1777-1820) c.1812 (oil on canvas) by Franque, Joseph (1774-1833); 71x57 cm; BibliothAque Paul-Marmottan, Ville de Boulogne-Billancourt, Academie des Beaux-Arts

The Return of the Prodigal Son, 1772 (oil on canvas)
LST204441 The Return of the Prodigal Son, 1772 (oil on canvas) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820); 127x102 cm; Private Collection; eLawrence Steigrad Fine Arts, New York; American, out of copyright

Major Andres Tree, from The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washngton Irving (1783 - 1859
3474174 Major Andres Tree, from The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washngton Irving (1783 - 1859), pub. 1928 (colour litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); The Stapleton Collection; English

Margaret Moncrieff (oil on canvas)
HEH416441 Margaret Moncrieff (oil on canvas) by Raeburn, Henry (1756-1823) (after); 75.9x63.8 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA

William Mollison as Pistol, 1905 (oil on canvas)
6198391 William Mollison as Pistol, 1905 (oil on canvas) by Henry, George F. (1858-1943); 203.8x99.7 cm; The McManus, Dundee

Ulysses discovering Astyanax in Hectors Tomb, c. 1654-56
AGN81587 Ulysses discovering Astyanax in Hectors Tomb, c.1654-56 by Bourdon, Sebastien (1616-71); 126x171 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: After Troy has fallen, the Greeks seek young Astynax)

Military Tribune, illustration from L Antique Rome, engraved by Labrousse
STC404428 Military Tribune, illustration from L Antique Rome, engraved by Labrousse, published 1796 (colour litho) by Grasset de Saint-Sauveur

The Coronation of Harold Harefoot, 1036 (colour litho)
3093978 The Coronation of Harold Harefoot, 1036 (colour litho) by Finnemore, Joseph (1860-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coronation of Harold Harefoot, 1036)

Bringing Home the Shopping
BAL22949 Bringing Home the Shopping by Larsson, Carl (1853-1919); Private Collection; Swedish, out of copyright

Little Red Riding Hood, 1909
O, Grandmother, what big ears you have got, she said. Little Red Riding Hood from The Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm, pub. 1909 (colour lithograph)

Portrait man red cloak oil canvas 60 x 47. 5 cm Lichtmass
Portrait of a man in a red cloak, oil on canvas, 60 x 47.5 cm Lichtmass, undesignated, Schweizerischer Meister, 17. Jh

Portrait Pieter Groenendijk Portrait Pieter Groenendijk
Portrait of Pieter Groenendijk Portrait of Pieter Groenendijk, Portrait of Pieter Groenendijk (-1731), secretary of the forties. She married Petronella Dunois in 1677. Knee

The Prodigal Son Returns (preparatory study)
XIR901579 The Prodigal Son Returns (preparatory study) by Chasseriau, Theodore (1819-56); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Blois, France; (add.info.: L Enfant prodigue (esquisse)); French, out of copyright

BridgemanArt Full Collection
OneVisionArt BridgemanArt Full Collection

Denis Diderot (1713-84) 1784 (oil on canvas)
XIR242412 Denis Diderot (1713-84) 1784 (oil on canvas) by Berthelemy, Jean-Simon (1743-1811); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Aeneas and his Soldiers, 1919 (colour engraving)
BAL198750 Aeneas and his Soldiers, 1919 (colour engraving) by Narbut, Georgy (1886-1920); 29.4x23.3 cm; Kharkov Art Museum, Kharkov, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

St. Jerome, 1633 (oil on canvas)
XIR222265 St. Jerome, 1633 (oil on canvas) by Ribera, Jusepe de (lo Spagnoletto) (c.1590-1652); 102x80 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Pau, France; (add.info.: Doctor of the Western Church; ); Italian

St. John the Evangelist (oil on canvas)
XIR220057 St. John the Evangelist (oil on canvas) by Tiarini, Alessandro (1577-1668); 60x47 cm; Musee d Art Thomas Henry, Cherbourg, France; (add.info.: Buste de Saint Jean l Evangeliste; ); Italian

Portrait of a Man with a Red Cloak, Jacopo Tintoretto, 1555 - 1580

Portrait of a Young Man (oil on canvas)
XAL160697 Portrait of a Young Man (oil on canvas) by Pontormo, Jacopo (1494-1557); Museo di Palazzo Mansi, Lucca, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

St John the Baptist in the Wilderness (recto)
Artist: Ferrari, Defendente - Title: St Gregory in his Study (verso) - Date: c.1520 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Wood 154.3 x 92.1

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"Red Cloak: A Symbol of Courage, Mythology, and Festive Spirit" In the world of aviation, Captain Albert Ball (1896-1917), VC, DSO donned a red cloak as he fearlessly soared through the skies. His crimson garment became synonymous with his daring feats in flying. Just like Perseus and Medusa in Greek mythology, a captivating oil painting on board depicts the moment when Perseus triumphantly raised the Gorgon's head. This illustration from "The Heroes of Greek Fairy Tales" by Charles Kingsley (1819-75) showcases the power and bravery associated with wearing a red cloak. Sir John Chardin (1643-1712), portrayed in an exquisite portrait, exudes elegance while draped in a vibrant scarlet cape. The red cloak adds an air of sophistication to this distinguished figure. Even Santa Claus himself is not immune to the allure of a red cloak. In a charming Christmas card set against a snowy field, Santa stands tall wearing his iconic outfit - complete with his trusty red cape - spreading joy and cheer to all. Artistic masterpieces such as "St. John the Baptist and St. Sebastian" painted between 1450-70 reveal how religious figures were often depicted clad in richly hued robes or cloaks; their deep crimson garments symbolizing martyrdom and devotion. "The Convalescent, " an oil painting on panel captures tender moments where recovery is aided by warmth and comfort provided by none other than a comforting red shawl enveloping its subject. "Not Forgotten, " created in 1882 on canvas portrays emotions that transcend time; it reminds us that memories are forever etched within our hearts even if they are represented through strokes of paint upon cloth. A delicate panel depicting "St. Mary Magdalene" showcases her draped in flowing robes adorned with touches of vivid ruby hues; her attire reflecting both her spiritual transformation and her unwavering faith.