Habit of a Young Lady of St. John De Patmos in 1700

by Thomas Jefferys

This exquisite engraving from the eighteenth century, produced by Thomas Jefferys, offers an extremely detailed representation of the dress or costume worn by members of the Order of Saint John of Patmos in the early eighteenth century. This plate illustrates the unique "habit" of a female member, distinguished by its elegant shape and form, as well as the modesty of the period.

This print belongs to a groundbreaking collection of prints that showcases world dress, acting both as a decorative object and an essential source for studying ecclesiastical dress.