The new Ridley Scott film Napoleon has thrown a new spotlight on Napoleon Bonaparte and his iconic bicorn hat. No matter who plays the part (Joaquin Phoenix in this movie), you recognize the French emperor when he wears his chosen chapeau, fabulously illustrated in Napoleon Crossing the Alps by Jacques-Louis David. Napoleon deliberately went against tradition in military gear so that his men would always recognize him in battle. He kept a dozen of his hats ready, and one was recently sold for €1.9 million ($2.1 million).
What other hats in classical art can come close to being as recognizable, as iconic as Napoleon's? There are a few that are worth taking another look at, from the symbolic Phrygian cap to a big hat that would make Pharrell Williams jealous -and you can probably guess where you've seen that one already. Check out the five most iconic hats in classical art that aren't Napoleon's at ArtNet.