Dominicaine Religious Order Portrait – Handcolored Antique Print, 1862
This captivating handcolored lithograph, titled Dominicaine, is Plate 74 from the second edition of the renowned 1862 publication Album ou Collection Complète, et Historique des Costumes de la Cour de Rome. The artwork, drawn by G. Perugini and printed by the Maison Silvestre in Paris, vividly portrays a Dominican nun engrossed in study at a small wooden table, embodying the contemplative and scholarly traditions of the Dominican Order.
Founded by Saint Dominic in 1216, the Dominican Order (Order of Preachers) is dedicated to prayer, study, and the dissemination of theological teachings. The nun depicted is dressed in the classic Dominican habit: a white tunic symbolizing purity, covered by a black mantle representing penance. This costume remains in use today among Dominican nuns and sisters worldwide, including in active convents across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
Dominican nuns have historically been pivotal in preserving Christian teachings and cultural heritage, contributing to education and healthcare. Their tradition of study and dedication is reflected in this serene and detailed portrayal, making this piece not just an artwork but a window into ecclesiastical history.
This print stands out for its vibrant handcoloring and the precise depiction of the costume and setting. It offers collectors a unique glimpse into 19th-century religious iconography and its enduring legacy.
Introduction Text Translation:
A powerful interest is attached to the name of Rome, an interest even greater in the name of Christ. Rome, through its genius, the vast intelligence of its warriors, orators, and legislators, prepared the cradle where Catholicism was born, grew, developed, and established itself. The history of Catholicism is the history of this great and glorious city among all others.
Virgil said in a truly prophetic verse: “To rule peoples, Roman, remember.” This prophecy received the most glorious, complete developments: all conspired for the glory of the eternal city—its history, its arts, monuments, and the religion from which everything starts and to which everything returns. Yet, no other city in the universe contains such a collection: from the monuments of Augustus' time to those of Sixtus V and Leo XII; from pagan temples to saints’ tombs and martyrs, all illustrate daily the majesty of Catholicism in its splendor.
It was natural to offer the public the tableau of the splendid costumes of the Pontiffs and great dignitaries, as well as those of the humble garments of religious congregations. This is what we retrace in this Album. Amid the religious costumes, we have also included military corps contributing to the harmony of ceremonies. These figures, drawn by the skilled artist G. Perugini, are accompanied by explanatory texts derived from the works of the learned Father Hélyot.
Table of Costumes in English:
1. The Pope in Grand Ceremony 2. Sovereign Pontiff Celebrating Mass 3. His Holiness Receiving 4. Cardinal of the Order of Bishops 5. Cardinal Priest 6. Cardinal Deacon 7. Cardinal in Choir Attire 8. Cardinal in Mozzetta 9. Cardinal in City Habit 10. Bishop in Pontifical Costume 11. Latin Greek Bishop 12. Syrian Bishop 13. Armenian Bishop 14. Conservator of Relics 15. Prelate of the Small Mantle 16. Prelate of the Grand Mantle 17. Ordinary Canon 18. Penitentiary 19. Master of Ceremonies 20. Chamberlain of Honor 21. Interior Valet 22. Prince Assisting the Throne 23. Dean of the Palfreniers 24. Senator and Pages 25. Secret Chamberlain, Knight of Cape and Sword 26. Coadjutor 27. Porter of the Sedia 28. Dean of the Cardinals’ Servants 29. Estafette of the Capitol 30. Noble Guard 31. Civic Guard 32. Officer of the Line 33. Senate Guard 34. Carabinier 35. National Guard 36. General of the Swiss Guard 37. Swiss Guard Officer 38. Swiss Guard Sergeant 39. Swiss Guard Fifer 40. Swiss Guard in Cuirass 41. Swiss in Small Uniform 42. Swiss Drum 43. Franciscan 44. Carthusian 45. Capuchin Friar 46. Jesuit 47. Reformed Redemptorist 48. Servant of the Sick 49. Priest of the Order of Minims 50. Camaldolese Benedictine 51. Dominican 52. Maronite 53. Discalced Carmelite 54. Passionist 55. Discalced Monk 56. Trinitarian 57. Friar of the Pious Schools 58. Monk of Cîteaux 59. Augustinian 60. Sylvestrine 61. Barnabite 62. Regular Canon of Saint-Sauveur 63. Benedictine of Monte Cassino 64. Hermit 65. Minor Regular Cleric 66. Conventual 67. Pilgrim 68. Carmelite 69. Apostoline 70. Augustine 71. Capuchine 72. Dominican 73. Ursuline 74. Redemption Sister 75. Religious of Perpetual Adoration 76. Benedictine 77. Zoccolate 78. Canonesses of Latran
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