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Cardinals Hat Collection

"Cardinal's Hat: A Symbol of Power, Piety, and Prestige" The cardinal's hat has long been associated with the highest ranks of the Catholic Church, symbolizing power

Background imageCardinals Hat Collection: St. Jerome Removing a Thorn from the Lions Paw, c

St. Jerome Removing a Thorn from the Lions Paw, c
XAL178985 St. Jerome Removing a Thorn from the Lions Paw, c.1445 (oil on panel) (see 178986 for detail) by Colantonio, Niccolo Antonio (fl.1455-62); Museo e Gallerie Nazionale di Capodimonte, Naples

Background imageCardinals Hat Collection: St John of Avila (c. 1499-1569), 1745-46. Creator: Pierre Subleyras

St John of Avila (c. 1499-1569), 1745-46. Creator: Pierre Subleyras
St John of Avila (c.1499-1569), 1745-46

Background imageCardinals Hat Collection: St. Jerome in his Study, 1514 (engraving)

St. Jerome in his Study, 1514 (engraving)
XOS1273993 St. Jerome in his Study, 1514 (engraving) by DAOErer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 25.4x19 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Background imageCardinals Hat Collection: St Bonaventura, 1481-1502. Creator: Vittore Crivelli

St Bonaventura, 1481-1502. Creator: Vittore Crivelli
St Bonaventura, 1481-1502

Background imageCardinals Hat Collection: Visitation (Meeting of Mary and Elizabeth in the Presence of Saints Joseph and Jerome), 1550-1600

Visitation (Meeting of Mary and Elizabeth in the Presence of Saints Joseph and Jerome), 1550-1600

Background imageCardinals Hat Collection: St Jerome in his study, c.1535-c.1545. Creator: Marinus van Reymerswaele

St Jerome in his study, c.1535-c.1545. Creator: Marinus van Reymerswaele
St Jerome in his study, c.1535-c.1545. Here he is shown with his cardinal's hat hanging on the wall in reference to his position under Pope Damasus in Rome

Background imageCardinals Hat Collection: Cardinaux sortant du Vatican par la porte des Suisses, après une audience du Saint-Père

Cardinaux sortant du Vatican par la porte des Suisses, après une audience du Saint-Père, 20/06/1867
Cardinaux sortant du Vatican par la porte des Suisses, apres une audience du Saint-Pere, 20/06/1867. Cardinals leaving the Vatican by the porta detta degli Svizzeri after an audience at St Peter's

Background imageCardinals Hat Collection: Pan American Mass. H. E. Cardinal Dionmede Falconio, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Pan American Mass. H. E. Cardinal Dionmede Falconio, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Pan American Mass. H. E
Pan American Mass. H. E. Cardinal Dionmede [sic] Falconio, 1912. [Roman Catholic service held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Washington, D.C

Background imageCardinals Hat Collection: Armorial with an Unidentified Coat of Arms, Flanders, c. 1550. Creator: Unknown

Armorial with an Unidentified Coat of Arms, Flanders, c. 1550. Creator: Unknown
Armorial with an Unidentified Coat of Arms, Flanders, c. 1550. Ave Maria Gracia Plena - Hail Mary full of grace

Background imageCardinals Hat Collection: Saint Francis before the Pope (The Approva of the Franciscan Rule), 1390/1400

Saint Francis before the Pope (The Approva of the Franciscan Rule), 1390/1400. Creator: Spinello Aretino
Saint Francis before the Pope (The Approva of the Franciscan Rule), 1390/1400

Background imageCardinals Hat Collection: Saint John of Nepomuk, c. 1750. Creator: Peter Hencke

Saint John of Nepomuk, c. 1750. Creator: Peter Hencke
Saint John of Nepomuk, c. 1750

Background imageCardinals Hat Collection: Portrait of Cardinal Zelada, 1773. Creator: Anton Raphael Mengs

Portrait of Cardinal Zelada, 1773. Creator: Anton Raphael Mengs
Portrait of Cardinal Zelada, 1773

Background imageCardinals Hat Collection: Landscape with the Penitent Saint Jerome, 1530 / 40. Creator: Unknown

Landscape with the Penitent Saint Jerome, 1530 / 40. Creator: Unknown
Landscape with the Penitent Saint Jerome, 1530/40

Background imageCardinals Hat Collection: Saint Jerome in Penitence and as a Scholar Removing a Thorn from a Lions Paw (Sch

Saint Jerome in Penitence and as a Scholar Removing a Thorn from a Lions Paw (Sch. 2673 & 2673), ca. 1470-85

Background imageCardinals Hat Collection: Saint Jerome, 1644 (etching)

Saint Jerome, 1644 (etching)
874669 Saint Jerome, 1644 (etching) by Bol, Ferdinand (1616-80); 28.58 x24.77 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: Saint Jerome (c.aO347-420), Christian priest

Background imageCardinals Hat Collection: St. Jerome and St. Gregory, detail of left panel from The Virgin Enthroned with Saints

St. Jerome and St. Gregory, detail of left panel from The Virgin Enthroned with Saints
FTB160898 St. Jerome and St. Gregory, detail of left panel from The Virgin Enthroned with Saints Jerome, Gregory, Ambrose and Augustine

Background imageCardinals Hat Collection: St. Jerome in Penitence

St. Jerome in Penitence
AII80517 St. Jerome in Penitence by Bartolomeo di Giovanni, (fl.1488-c.1500); Galleria dell Accademia & Museo degli Strumenti Musicali, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageCardinals Hat Collection: Portrait of Armand Jean du Plessis, Cardinal and Duke of Richelieu (1585-1642) (litho)

Portrait of Armand Jean du Plessis, Cardinal and Duke of Richelieu (1585-1642) (litho)
PHG242681 Portrait of Armand Jean du Plessis, Cardinal and Duke of Richelieu (1585-1642) (litho) by Delpech, Francois Seraphin (1778-1825); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCardinals Hat Collection: Death taking the Cardinal and the King, from the Danse Macabre, published Paris

Death taking the Cardinal and the King, from the Danse Macabre, published Paris
BBC211049 Death taking the Cardinal and the King, from the Danse Macabre, published Paris, 1485 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by Marchant, Guy (fl.1485); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageCardinals Hat Collection: A misericord depicting a walled town with a gateway with a raised portcullis

A misericord depicting a walled town with a gateway with a raised portcullis
NCO313046 A misericord depicting a walled town with a gateway with a raised portcullis, New College Chapel, Oxford, late 14th century (wood) by English School

Background imageCardinals Hat Collection: The Crucifixion, with SS. Dominic and Jerome, 1442 (fresco)

The Crucifixion, with SS. Dominic and Jerome, 1442 (fresco)
BEN29035 The Crucifixion, with SS. Dominic and Jerome, 1442 (fresco) by Angelico, Fra (Guido di Pietro/Giovanni da Fiesole) (c.1387-1455); 179x151 cm; Museo di San Marco, Florence

Background imageCardinals Hat Collection: The Death of Cardinal Wolsey, engraved by A. H. Payne (litho)

The Death of Cardinal Wolsey, engraved by A. H. Payne (litho)
475442 The Death of Cardinal Wolsey, engraved by A.H. Payne (litho) by Smirke, Robert (1752-1845) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCardinals Hat Collection: St Jerome, c. 1540 (oil on wood)

St Jerome, c. 1540 (oil on wood)
3588423 St Jerome, c.1540 (oil on wood) by Reymerswaele, Marinus van (c.1490-c.1567) (follower of); 101x129 cm; National Museum, Stockholm

Background imageCardinals Hat Collection: Armand-Jean du Plessis, Cardinal Richelieu (1585-1642) as a child

Armand-Jean du Plessis, Cardinal Richelieu (1585-1642) as a child
CHT191851 Armand-Jean du Plessis, Cardinal Richelieu (1585-1642) as a child, illustration from a life of Richelieu by Theodore Camu, 1910 (colour litho) by Leloir

Background imageCardinals Hat Collection: The Camera con Fregio di Amorini (Chamber of the Cupid Frieze

The Camera con Fregio di Amorini (Chamber of the Cupid Frieze
BEN106208 The Camera con Fregio di Amorini (Chamber of the Cupid Frieze) detail of the ceiling depicting a robed man and insignia of the Medici family, 1520s (fresco) by Romano

Background imageCardinals Hat Collection: St. Jerome in his Study, 1514 (engraving)

St. Jerome in his Study, 1514 (engraving)
ALM289704 St. Jerome in his Study, 1514 (engraving) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 24.4x18.8 cm; Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin College, Ohio

Background imageCardinals Hat Collection: St. Jerome and St. Gregory, left panel from The Virgin Enthroned with Saints Jerome

St. Jerome and St. Gregory, left panel from The Virgin Enthroned with Saints Jerome
FTB160897 St. Jerome and St. Gregory, left panel from The Virgin Enthroned with Saints Jerome, Gregory, Ambrose and Augustine, 1446 (oil on canvas) (post restoration) (see 160893-99) by Vivarini

Background imageCardinals Hat Collection: Cardinal Carlos de Borja, c. 1721 (oil on canvas)

Cardinal Carlos de Borja, c. 1721 (oil on canvas)
SCP38098 Cardinal Carlos de Borja, c.1721 (oil on canvas) by Procaccini, Andrea (1671-1734); 245x174 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageCardinals Hat Collection: The Virgin Enthroned with Saints Jerome, Gregory, Ambrose and Augustine

The Virgin Enthroned with Saints Jerome, Gregory, Ambrose and Augustine
FTB60931 The Virgin Enthroned with Saints Jerome, Gregory, Ambrose and Augustine, 1446 (oil on canvas) by Vivarini, Antonio (c.1415-76/84) & D Alemagna, G

Background imageCardinals Hat Collection: Two Putti Supporting a Cardinals Hat and an Escutcheon with the Arms of Camillo

Two Putti Supporting a Cardinals Hat and an Escutcheon with the Arms of Camillo
651785 Two Putti Supporting a Cardinals Hat and an Escutcheon with the Arms of Camillo Pamphili: Design for a Stucco Decoration, (black and touches of red chalk, pen and brown ink)

Background imageCardinals Hat Collection: Cardinal Wolsey at Leicester Abbey, engraved by R. Walther (litho)

Cardinal Wolsey at Leicester Abbey, engraved by R. Walther (litho)
475441 Cardinal Wolsey at Leicester Abbey, engraved by R. Walther (litho) by Westall, Richard (1765-1836) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCardinals Hat Collection: Armand-Jean du Plessis, Cardinal Richelieu (1585-1642) travelling in a litter when an old

Armand-Jean du Plessis, Cardinal Richelieu (1585-1642) travelling in a litter when an old
CHT191860 Armand-Jean du Plessis, Cardinal Richelieu (1585-1642) travelling in a litter when an old man, illustration from a life of Richelieu by Theodore Camu, 1910 (colour litho) by Leloir

Background imageCardinals Hat Collection: Cover illustration for The Life of Armand-Jean du Plessis

Cover illustration for The Life of Armand-Jean du Plessis
CHT191859 Cover illustration for The Life of Armand-Jean du Plessis, Cardinal Richelieu (1585-1642) by Theodore Camu, 1910 (colour litho) by Leloir

Background imageCardinals Hat Collection: Cardinals Hat (engraving)

Cardinals Hat (engraving)
3653610 Cardinals Hat (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cardinals Hat, Planches Cyclopedia of Costume)

Background imageCardinals Hat Collection: The Greasy Pole, 1815. Creator: Unknown

The Greasy Pole, 1815. Creator: Unknown
The Greasy Pole, 1815. [Le Mat de Cocagne]

Background imageCardinals Hat Collection: Cartouche with Infant Satyrs, 1647. Creator: Stefano della Bella

Cartouche with Infant Satyrs, 1647. Creator: Stefano della Bella
Cartouche with Infant Satyrs, 1647

Background imageCardinals Hat Collection: Saint Jerome in the Wilderness, c. 1475. Creator: Anon

Saint Jerome in the Wilderness, c. 1475. Creator: Anon
Saint Jerome in the Wilderness, c. 1475

Background imageCardinals Hat Collection: Portrait of Cardinal Christopher Clavius, 1606. Creator: Francesco Villamena

Portrait of Cardinal Christopher Clavius, 1606. Creator: Francesco Villamena
Portrait of Cardinal Christopher Clavius, 1606

Background imageCardinals Hat Collection: St. Jerome in the Desert, 1511. Creator: Hans Baldung

St. Jerome in the Desert, 1511. Creator: Hans Baldung
St. Jerome in the Desert, 1511

Background imageCardinals Hat Collection: Headband: Two Infants with a Cardinals Hat, a Third with a Banderole

Headband: Two Infants with a Cardinals Hat, a Third with a Banderole

Background imageCardinals Hat Collection: Saint Jerome Extracting a Thorn from the Lions Foot, Lyons 1508 (copy). n. d

Saint Jerome Extracting a Thorn from the Lions Foot, Lyons 1508 (copy). n. d
Saint Jerome Extracting a Thorn from the Lions Foot, Lyons 1508 (copy).n.d

Background imageCardinals Hat Collection: Saint Jerome Extracting a Thorn from the Lions Foot, Lyons, 1508 (copy). n. d

Saint Jerome Extracting a Thorn from the Lions Foot, Lyons, 1508 (copy). n. d
Saint Jerome Extracting a Thorn from the Lions Foot, Lyons, 1508 (copy).n.d

Background imageCardinals Hat Collection: Saint Jerome in His Study, 1514. Creator: Albrecht Durer

Saint Jerome in His Study, 1514. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Saint Jerome in His Study, 1514

Background imageCardinals Hat Collection: Section E: Christ riding on a triumphal cart, from The Triumph of Christ, 1836

Section E: Christ riding on a triumphal cart, from The Triumph of Christ, 1836

Background imageCardinals Hat Collection: Mass of St. Gregory. Creator: Simon Wynhoutsz Frisius

Mass of St. Gregory. Creator: Simon Wynhoutsz Frisius
Mass of St. Gregory

Background imageCardinals Hat Collection: A Young Man Presenting his Thesis to Cardinal Aldobrandini, 1620. 1620

A Young Man Presenting his Thesis to Cardinal Aldobrandini, 1620. 1620
A Young Man Presenting his Thesis to Cardinal Aldobrandini, 1620

Background imageCardinals Hat Collection: Madonna and Child with Six Saints, late 1440s. Creator: Pesello Peselli

Madonna and Child with Six Saints, late 1440s. Creator: Pesello Peselli
Madonna and Child with Six Saints, late 1440s

Background imageCardinals Hat Collection: Jean de Bertrand, early-mid 16th century. Creator: Francois Clouet

Jean de Bertrand, early-mid 16th century. Creator: Francois Clouet
Jean de Bertrand, early-mid 16th century. Portrait of French cleric Jean de Bertrand (1482-1560), Cardinal of Sens



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"Cardinal's Hat: A Symbol of Power, Piety, and Prestige" The cardinal's hat has long been associated with the highest ranks of the Catholic Church, symbolizing power, piety, and prestige. Throughout history, numerous artworks have depicted this iconic headpiece in various contexts. In "St. Jerome Removing a Thorn from the Lion's Paw, " a captivating painting by Pierre Subleyras dating back to 1745-46, we witness St. Jerome performing an act of compassion towards a lion. The cardinal's hat rests prominently on his head as he demonstrates his devotion to both God and nature. Similarly showcasing the significance of the cardinal's hat is "St John of Avila, " painted by an unknown artist in 1745-46. This portrait captures St. John adorned in rich clerical garments topped off with the distinctive red hat that signifies his elevated ecclesiastical status. Moving back in time to 1514, Albrecht Dürer immortalized "St. Jerome in his Study" through an intricate engraving where our saintly figure wears not only humility but also authority embodied by his cardinal's hat resting nearby. An intriguing piece titled "Armorial with an Unidentified Coat of Arms" hailing from Flanders around 1550 showcases a coat of arms featuring none other than the cardinal's hat itself—a visual representation of nobility and influence within society. Spinello Aretino takes us further into history with "Saint Francis before the Pope (The Approval of the Franciscan Rule)" created between 1390-1400. Amidst this significant event for Saint Francis' order stands out a prominent figure wearing a crimson robe topped off gracefully by their cardinal's hat—an emblematic signifier within religious circles. Peter Hencke presents us with another striking artwork called "Saint John Nepomuk.