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Black Robe Collection

The black robe has been a symbol of authority and power for centuries, worn by judges, priests, and scholars alike

Background imageBlack Robe Collection: A brethren of the Order of the Misericordia in Florence, 1900 (photo)

A brethren of the Order of the Misericordia in Florence, 1900 (photo)
5314798 A brethren of the Order of the Misericordia in Florence, 1900 (photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Historical Geography. 1900. Italy)

Background imageBlack Robe Collection: Councellor or lawyer in the court of law, with black robes and wig, holding legal briefs on a table

Councellor or lawyer in the court of law, with black robes and wig, holding legal briefs on a table
FLO4688622 Councellor or lawyer in the court of law, with black robes and wig, holding legal briefs on a table. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Henry Pyne's The World in Miniature

Background imageBlack Robe Collection: Portrait of a Man, 1640. Creator: Anon

Portrait of a Man, 1640. Creator: Anon
Portrait of a Man, 1640

Background imageBlack Robe Collection: A Penitent (pen & ink and w / c on paper)

A Penitent (pen & ink and w / c on paper)
XOT320589 A Penitent (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Grevenbroeck, Jan van (1731-1807); Museo Correr, Venice, Italy; (add.info.: I Penitenti; ); Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageBlack Robe Collection: Robes of the Guardians of the lay guild of St. Fantino at Venice

Robes of the Guardians of the lay guild of St. Fantino at Venice
XOT320584 Robes of the Guardians of the lay guild of St. Fantino at Venice (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Grevenbroeck, Jan van (1731-1807); Museo Correr, Venice

Background imageBlack Robe Collection: Marc Antonio de Dominis, c. 1610-19 (oil on canvas)

Marc Antonio de Dominis, c. 1610-19 (oil on canvas)
CTS407271 Marc Antonio de Dominis, c.1610-19 (oil on canvas) by Tintoretto, (Domenico Robusti) (1560-1635) (attr.); 152.6x109.5 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Background imageBlack Robe Collection: Marc Antonio de Dominis, Archbishop of Spalato (Split) c. 1610-19 (oil on canvas)

Marc Antonio de Dominis, Archbishop of Spalato (Split) c. 1610-19 (oil on canvas)
3934288 Marc Antonio de Dominis, Archbishop of Spalato (Split) c.1610-19 (oil on canvas) by Ponzoni, Matteo (1583-p.1663) (attr)

Background imageBlack Robe Collection: Death wearing black robe first half 20th century

Death wearing black robe first half 20th century
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The black robe has been a symbol of authority and power for centuries, worn by judges, priests, and scholars alike. Its dark color represents solemnity and seriousness, while its flowing fabric adds an air of mystery and elegance. Whether in the courtroom or on stage, the black robe commands attention and respect, and is a garment steeped in tradition and history, with roots dating back to ancient times. The wearer of the black robe is seen as wise and knowledgeable, someone to be listened to and revered. In today's world, the black robe continues to hold significance as a symbol of expertise and authority in various fields. So next time you see someone donning a black robe, remember the weighty symbolism it carries with it.