Couronne Collection
"Couronne: A Symbol of Power, Sacrifice, and Majesty" The young lion cubs receive the blessing of the lion king as they prepare to inherit their noble legacy
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"Couronne: A Symbol of Power, Sacrifice, and Majesty" The young lion cubs receive the blessing of the lion king as they prepare to inherit their noble legacy. In this ancient Roman triumphal procession held in the Roman Forum in 1866, we witness the grandeur and splendor associated with wearing a crown. The colored engraving captures the essence of power and authority that comes with donning such a regal symbol. Moving forward in time, we encounter Edward VIII, whose abdication from the throne caused an uproar. The image from P Journal 36 reminds us of the significance attached to crowns and how they can shape history. Saint Catherine of Siena is depicted wearing a crown made not of jewels but thorns, her hands marked by stigmata. Andrea Sacchi's painting from the 17th century portrays her devotion and sacrifice for her faith. Queen Elizabeth I radiates majesty in her coronation robe captured on canvas around 1600. This portrait showcases how crowns are not only symbols of power but also reflections of identity and sovereignty. In Madonna surrounded by seraphim and cherubim painted in 1452, we see how religious art often incorporates crowns as heavenly adornments denoting divinity. Louis XIV stands tall in his full-length portrait from 1701; his crown exemplifies his role as "Le Roi Soleil, " emphasizing his absolute monarchy during France's golden age. Catherine de Valois graces us with her presence through an illustration dating back to Mary Howitt's Biographical Sketches of Queens of England published in 1868. Her crown signifies both royalty and lineage. Alfred Prunaire's engraving for "Alphabet" depicts various objects starting with 'U, ' including Uranie (a muse), Urn (symbolizing death), and Unau (representing laziness). Among these diverse representations, a crown stands out as a symbol of power and prestige.