Loin Cloth Collection (#5)

Ecce Homo (wood)
XIR232845 Ecce Homo (wood) by French School, (15th century); Church of Ecouis, Normandy, France; French, out of copyright

The unloading of a ship (mosaic)
XIR158865 The unloading of a ship (mosaic) by Roman, (3rd century AD); 99x206 cm; Musee National du Bardo, Le Bardo, Tunisia; out of copyright

Dances of the Native Inhabitants of Virginia, c. 1820 (colour litho)
CHT170175 Dances of the Native Inhabitants of Virginia, c.1820 (colour litho) by Gallina, Gallo (1796-1874); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Native of the Caribbean with his weapons, from a manuscript on plants
CHT177272 Native of the Caribbean with his weapons, from a manuscript on plants and civilization in the Antilles, c.1686 (w/c on paper) by Plumier, Charles (1646-1704); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Diak Man, ca. 1893. Creator: Antonio Zeno Shindler
Diak Man, ca. 1893

Melanesian Man, ca. 1890-1899. Creator: Antonio Zeno Shindler
Melanesian Man, ca. 1890-1899

The Crucifixion, c. 1490 / 1500. Creator: Israhel van Meckenem
The Crucifixion, c. 1490/1500

The Flagellation, c. 1480. Creator: Israhel van Meckenem
The Flagellation, c. 1480

Ecce Homo, c. 1480. Creator: Israhel van Meckenem
Ecce Homo, c. 1480

This is how teenagers will see their idol Cliff Richard during his Saturday Spectacular. Cliff is playing a jungle boy who has been brought up by Tarzan

The Archers, 1917. Creator: Bryson Burroughs
The Archers, 1917

An Audience with Rom Rishi, ca. 1700-1725. Creator: Unknown
An Audience with Rom Rishi, ca. 1700-1725

The Small Crucifixion, c. 1511/1520. Creator: Matthias Gruenewald
The Small Crucifixion, c. 1511/1520

The Crucifixion, c. 1473 / 1474. Creator: Francesco del Cossa
The Crucifixion, c. 1473/1474

Saint Sebastian, c. 1505. Creator: Amico Aspertini
Saint Sebastian, c. 1505

The Crucifixion with the Converted Centurion, 1536. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Elder
The Crucifixion with the Converted Centurion, 1536

The Raising of the Cross; verso: The Raising of the Cross, from Speculum Passionis Domini Nostri Ihesu Christi, 1507

Roben Waterfall at Oyama in Sagami Province (Soshu Oyama Roben no taki), from the series A Tour of Waterfalls in Various Provinces (Shokoku taki meguri), ca. 1827

The Sumo Wrestlers Wadagahara Jinshiro and Kachozan Gorokichi, ca. 1783. Creator: Hokusai
The Sumo Wrestlers Wadagahara Jinshiro and Kachozan Gorokichi, ca. 1783

Christ Holding a Cross in a Niche. Creator: Attributed to ReneBoyvin
Christ Holding a Cross in a Niche

The Intercession of the Virgin, kneeling on a cloud at right before Christ, standing at left holding the cross, ca. 1610-37

Seneca at the bath, standing in a niche with his feet in a basin, ca. 1615. ca. 1615
Seneca at the bath, standing in a niche with his feet in a basin, ca. 1615

Cremation Ground at Manikarnika Ghat, Varanasi, India, 1860s-70s

The Baptism of Christ, ca. 1650. Creator: Sebastien Bourdon
The Baptism of Christ, ca. 1650

The Modern Antaeus, 1833. Creator: John Doyle
The Modern Antaeus, 1833. John Wilson Croker; Prime Minister Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey as Antaeus from Greek mythology, standing on the word Reform ; Henry Pelham Pelham-Clinton

The Baptism of Christ, 1445-1450, (1943). Creator: Master ES
The Baptism of Christ, 1445-1450, (1943). Jesus stands in the River Jordan as John the Baptist, kneeling on a projecting rock, pours baptismal water over Christs head

Saint Sebastian, c. 1615 (oil on canvas)
3247632 Saint Sebastian, c.1615 (oil on canvas) by Reni, Guido (1575-1642); 127x92 cm; Palazzo Rosso, Genoa, Italy; (add.info.: Figure of a half-naked young man)

Habitants of the island of Oualan in the Caroline Islands archipelago (engraving)
XIR407856 Habitants of the island of Oualan in the Caroline Islands archipelago (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Where Do We Come From - What Are We? - Where Are We Going?, 1936. Artist: Paul Gauguin
Where Do We Come From - What Are We? - Where Are We Going?, 1897 located at Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. 1936. From Paul Gauguins Intimate Journals

East window in St Margaret, Westminster, depicting the crucifixion, London, 1795. To the sides of the main scene are representations of four figures

The Crucifixion, c1810-c1844. Artist: Henry Corbould
The Crucifixion, c1810-c1844. Christ on the cross with mourners and soldiers looking on

The East window of Norfolk College Chapel, Greenwich, London, 1804. The scene shows the crucifixion with armorial panels beneath

Man running, Plate 59 from Animal Locomotion, 1887 (photograph)

Man lifting a dumbbell, Plate 324 from Animal Locomotion, 1887 (photograph)

Murals from the Tombs of the Kings at Thebes, discovered by G Belzoni, 1820-1822. Plate 6 from Plates Illustrative of the Researches in Egypt and Nubia by Giovanni Battista Belzoni

Prayer to the Great Mystery, (Slow Bull), c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Prayer to the Great Mystery, (Slow Bull), c1907. Slow Bull, squatting, wearing breechcloth, holding pipe with mouthpiece pointing skyward, buffalo skull at his feet

Incense over a medicine bundle, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Incense over a medicine bundle, c1908. Hidatsa Indian (Yellow Owl?) kneeling and holding bowl over bundle

Shores of Walker Lake-Paviotso, c1924. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Shores of Walker Lake-Paviotso, c1924. Paviotso man standing on rock, fishing with spear in Walker Lake

The offering-Hu Kalowa Pi ceremony, 1907, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The offering-Hu Kalowa Pi ceremony, 1907, c1907. Teton Indian, Slow Bull(?), holding pipe(?) on skull of bison

Prayer to the mystery, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Prayer to the mystery, c1907. Oglala Sioux man, Picket Pin, wearing breechcloth, holding pipe with mouthpiece pointing skyward, buffalo skull at his feet

Hindu god Vishnu, sitting cross legged and holding conch, sceptre, bracelet and flower in his four hands

AUSTRALIA: CONVICTS, 1804. The arrival in Tasmania (or Van Diemens Land as it was known until 1853) of convict settlers from Britain, c1804. Wood engraving, 1853

Philippines - Igorote Chieftain. Igorot are the people of the Cordillera region, on the Philippino Island of Luzon. The smaller group of the Igorot live in the east and north of the Island

Samson pulling down the Temple of Dagon, god of the Philistines, mid 19th century. The Israelite hero Samson, having been betrayed by Delilah and taken prisoner and blinded by the Philistines

A reenactment of the crucifixion of Jesus. Photographed by Fred Holland Day, 1898
THE CRUCIFIXION. A reenactment of the crucifixion of Jesus. Photographed by Fred Holland Day, 1898

AUSTRALIA: CONVICTS. Convicts arriving at Van Diemens Land (Tasmania). Engraving, early 19th century

Young Woman from Senegal wearing only a decorated loincloth and an orange necklace. Date: circa 1910s

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"Loin Cloth: A Timeless Garment Connecting Ancient Traditions" From Mahatma Gandhi spinning at his wheel to ancient Roman athletes boxing in leather gloves, the loin cloth has been a symbol of simplicity and strength throughout history. Its origins can be traced back to prehistoric times when tools were crafted from flint by our ancestors. In Aztec culture, the loincloth was worn by apprentice warriors who carried spear-throwers and oak darts with stone points. Diego Rivera's mural of market day in Tenochtitlan showcases the vibrant life of this ancient capital, where traders clad in loincloths bartered for goods near the Great Temple. Even during the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, Saint Sebastian stood as an emblematic figure draped only in a loincloth, showing resilience amidst suffering. Artists like Guercino, Hendrick ter Brugghen, and Bartolome Esteban Murillo captured this powerful image through their masterful paintings. The loin cloth continued to transcend time and cultures. In Florida during the 1500s, Native Americans relied on its practicality while gathering food for their communities. Fast forward to the late 19th century when a man adorned with strands of beads posed proudly wearing a simple loincloth - an unknown creator capturing both tradition and individuality. Through centuries and continents, whether it be Samson pulling down the Temple of Dagon or Freeman's depiction of healing stripes mid-19th century America; one thing remains constant -the loin cloth represents resilience and connection to our ancestral roots. As we reflect on these diverse depictions spanning artistry and history alike, let us appreciate how this humble garment has woven itself into humanity's narrative - reminding us that sometimes simplicity is all we need to embody strength.