Ecclesiastical Dress Collection (page 4)

Pope John XXI (1215-1277), c19th century
Pope John XXI (1215-1277), 19th century. John was Pope for eight months between 1276 and 1277

Pope Innocent VII (c1336-1406), c19th century
Pope Innocent VII (c1336-1406), 19th century. Innocent was Pope between 1404 and 1406

Pope John XII (c937-964), c19th century. John was Pope between 955 and 964

Choirboys of St Clement Danes beating the boundary-marks on the Thames, London, 1926-1927. Boys in mortarboards take part in the old custom of beating the parish bounds

Chapel Royal choirboys in procession, Clerkenwell, London, 1926-1927. Procession going to a commemorative service of the order in the Grand Priory Church

Rubbing of a medieval engraved brass, c1478 (1901). Tomb monument fixed to the wall in East Horsley Church, Surrey, of John Bowthe or Booth, Bishop of Exeter. Back view showing episcopal vestments

Papesse Jeanne, 15th century (1849). After a 15th century miniature. From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud, Volume I (Paris, 1849)

The investiture of Edward III with the Pallium, Westminster, Candlemas Day, 1327, (1902). Illustration from The Illustrated London News Record of The Coronation Service and Ceremony

Pope Leo X, Giulio de Medici (the future Pope Clement VII) and Cardinal de Rossi, 1882
Pope Leo X (1475-1521), Giulio de Medici (the future Pope Clement VII; 1478-1534) and Cardinal de Rossi, 1882. Original held by the Pitti Palace

Pope Paul III (1468-1549), 1543 (1930). Artist: Titian
Pope Paul III (1468-1549), 1543 (1930). Born Alessandro Farnese, Pope Paul III was Pope between 1534 and 1549. Original found in the collection of the Museo e Gallerie Nazionale di Capodimonte

Cardinal Wolsey, costume design for Shakespeares play, Henry VIII, 19th century. A 19th-century costume design for William Shakespeares (1564-1616) play, Henry VIII

Bishop in house dress, costume design for Shakespeares play, Henry VIII, 19th century. A 19th-century costume design for William Shakespeares (1564-1616) play, Henry VIII

Thomas Cranmer, costume design for Shakespeares play, Henry VIII, 19th century
Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury, costume design for Shakespeares play, Henry VIII, 19th century. A 19th-century costume design for William Shakespeares (1564-1616) play, Henry VIII

Archbishops cross-carrier, costume design for Shakespeares play, Henry VIII, 19th century. A 19th-century costume design for William Shakespeares (1564-1616) play, Henry VIII

Cardinal Campeius, costume design for Shakespeares play, Henry VIII, 19th century. A 19th-century costume design for William Shakespeares (1564-1616) play, Henry VIII

Stephen Gardiner, costume design for Shakespeares play, Henry VIII, 19th century
Stephen Gardiner, Bishop of Winchester, costume design for Shakespeares play, Henry VIII, 19th century. A 19th-century costume design for William Shakespeares (1564-1616) play, Henry VIII

Bishop of Rochester, costume design for Shakespeares play, Henry VIII, 19th century. A 19th-century costume design for William Shakespeares (1564-1616) play, Henry VIII

Bishop of Lincoln, costume design for Shakespeares play, Henry VIII, 19th century. A 19th-century costume design for William Shakespeares (1564-1616) play, Henry VIII

Heralds and priest, costume design for Shakespeares play, Henry VIII, 19th century. A 19th-century costume design showing heralds and a priest carrying a cardinals hat

Priest with silver cross, costume design for Shakespeares play, Henry VIII, 19th century. A 19th-century costume design for William Shakespeares (1564-1616) play, Henry VIII

Pope Paschal I. Paschal was pope from 817 AD to his death on February 11, 824 AD

Pope Pius II, (c19th century). Born Enea Silvio Piccolomini (1405-1464), Pius was pope from 1458 until his death

Pope Julius II. Julius II (1443-1513) was born Giuliano della Rovere and was pope from 1503 to 1513. He was a patron of many Renaissance artists, including Bramante, Raphael, and Michelangelo

Pope Pius IV. Pius IV (1499-1565) was born Giovanni Angelo Medici, (not related to the famous Florentine Medici family). He was pope from 1559 until 1565

Pope Paul IV. Paul (1476-1559) was born Giovanni Pietro Carafa. He was pope from May 23, 1555 until his death

Pope Pius III. Pius II (1439-1503) was born Francesco Todeschini Piccolomini. He was pope from September 22 to October 18, 1503

Pope Paul I. Paul (died 767 AD) was pope from 757 until 767 AD

Pope John X. John, who was pope from 914 to 928, is rumoured to have been smothered in his bed

Pope John V. A Syrian by birth, John was pope from 685 to 686

Pope John XVI. Johannes Philagathos (died c1001) was an antipope from 997 to 998 AD

Pope Paul II. Born Pietro Barbo, Paul (1417-1471) was pope from 1464 until his death

Pope Anastasius IV. Anastasius IV (died 1154) was born Corrado di Suburra. He was pope from 1153 to 1154

Pope Innocent IV. Born Sinibaldo de Fieschi, Innocent was pope from 1243-1254, and belonged to the feudal nobility of Liguria

Blessed Pope John XXIII, c1950s. Born Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, John (1881-1963) was elected 261st pope of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City in 1958

Pope Alexander IV. Alexander (c1199-1261) was born Rinaldo Conti. He was pope from 1254, and is described as a stout, kindly and cheerful man of no great brilliance

Pope Alexander VI. Alexander (1431-1503), born Rodrigo de Borja, was pope from 1492-1503. His corrupt rule made him one of the most infamous popes of the Renaissance

Pope Leo V. Leo, born in Ardea near Rome, was pope for thirty days in 903 AD. He was then thrown into prison where he died

Development of the mitre, 1121-1161, (1910). Early ecclesiastical dress. A depression in the centre of the mitre (bishops headgear), has caused a small knob to become apparent on either side

Abbot Elfnoth, 1020-1050, (1910). A 19th-century depiction after an 11th-century manuscript, showing Abbot Elfnoth (died 980 AD) presenting his book of prayer to St Augustine

William Howley, Archbishop of Canterbury, 19th century. Artist: W Holl
William Howley, Archbishop of Canterbury, 19th century. Howley (1765-1848) was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1828 to 1848

Russian pope, 1886. Artist: Hildibrand
Russian pope, 1886. A Russian orthodox priest with crucifix

Pope Pius IV, (1854). Born Giovanni Angelo Medici, Pius IV (1499-1565), who was pope from 1559 until his death in 1565), was not related to the famous Medici family of Florence

Bishop Saint, ca. 1435-1491. Creator: Martin Schongauer
Bishop Saint, ca. 1435-1491

Portrait of Gisbert de la Marche, Bishop of Liege, ca. 1645-55

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