Holding Aloft Collection (page 2)

Russian Revolution, from L Assiette au Beurre, 1905
Russian Revolution 1905.Cartoon from L Assiette au Beurre", Paris, July 1905

Chile, Expedition of French frigate La Flore to Easter Island (Rapa Nui), raising one of statues (moai)
Chile, 19th century. Expedition of the French frigate La Flore to Easter Island (Rapa Nui), raising one of the statues (moai)

France, Dole, Louis Pasteur (1822-1895) studying the fermentation of grape juice
France - 19th century. Louis Pasteur (1822-1895) studying the fermentation of grape juice. Portrait by Callot

Italy, Mercury killing Argus to rescue the Nymph (Mercurio uccide Argo per salvare la ninfa) by Giuseppe Cammarano (1766-1859) given by the artist to Gaetano Donizetti

France, Paris, French Revolution, Long Live the Nation! Caricature of King Louis XVI (1754-1793), color etching, 1792
France - 18th century - French Revolution. New pact of Louis XVI, 1792. Long live the Nation

Austria, Vienna, Silhouette of conductor Johann Strauss
Austria - 19th century. Johann Strauss, silhouette of conductor

Bronze statue of Etruscan god Hercle or Heracle, from sanctuary of Villa Cassarini, Emilia Romagna Region, Italy
Etruscan civilization, 5th century b.C. Bronze statue of Etruscan god Hercle or Heracle, circa 400 b.C. From the sanctuary of Villa Cassarini, Emilia Romagna Region, Italy

Votive bronze statuette of Lar deity, from Barco di Susegana, Veneto region, Italy
Roman civilization, 2nd century b.C. Votive bronze statuette of Lar deity. From Barco di Susegana (Veneto region, Italy)

Painted limestone slab with relief depicting Akhenaton, Nefertiti and daughters worshipping the god Aton from New
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII, Kingdom of Akhenaton. Painted limestone slab with relief depicting Akhenaton, Nefertiti and daughters worshipping the god Aton, cm. 53x48

Tunisia, Carthage, Mosaic depicting Venus crowning herself, surrounded by female dwarves on boats
Roman civilization, 4th century A.D. Mosaic depicting Venus crowning herself, surrounded by female dwarves on boats. From Carthage, Tunisia

Statue Augustus of Prima Porta, detail portraying Parthian soldier returning Roman eagle to young officer
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Statue Augustus of Prima Porta. Detail portraying a Parthian soldier returning the Roman eagle to a young officer, perhaps Tiberius

Mosaic depicting punishment of Lycurgus, from Pompei, Italy
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Mosaic depicting the punishment of Lycurgus. From Pompei, Italy

Clay kelebe or column krater, from Rutigliano (Apulia region, Italy), detail of painted decoration
Messapian civilization, 1st century b.C. Clay kelebe or column krater. From Rutigliano (Apulia region, Italy). Detail of painted decoration

Red marble statue of Faun, copy of Late Hellenistic original, from Hadrians Villa at Tivoli, Italy
Roman civilization, 2nd century A.D. Red marble statue of Faun, height 167.5 cm. Copy of a Late Hellenistic original. From Hadrians Villa at Tivoli, Italy

Funerary altar with relief decoration showing two maenads performing orgiastic dance
Roman civilization. Funerary altar with relief decoration showing two maenads performing an orgiastic dance

Gold-plated silver statuette of a Ramesside king offering Maat, goddess of truth and order of the world
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom. Gold-plated silver statuette of a Ramesside king offering Maat, goddess of truth and order of the world, 1300-1100 b.C. Detail

Marble sculptural group known as Galatian suicide or Ludovisi Gaul killing himself and his wife
Roman civilization, 1st century b.C. Marble sculptural group known as Galatian suicide or Ludovisi Gaul killing himself and his wife. Copy from a Greek bronze original. Detail: Gaul

Marble Opus sectile panel depicting consul in chariot among circus faction, from Basilica of Junius Bassus
Roman civilization, 4th century A.D. Opus sectile panel depicting consul in his chariot among circus faction, 330-350 A.D. Marble, pietre dure, vitreous paste

Bronze statuette representing standard bearer, from Alba Fucens (Abruzzo region, Italy)
Italic civilizations, 1st century b.C. Bronze statuette representing a standard bearer. From Alba Fucens (Abruzzo region, Italy)

Italy, Venice, Landscape with young shepherdesses
Francesco Zuccarelli (1702-1788), Landscape with Young Shepherdesses

Italy, L Aquila, Saint John from Capestrano at battle of Belgrad
Unknown Flemish painter (17th century), Saint John from Capestrano at the Battle of Belgrad. From Santa Apollonia Church in L Aquila

Italy, Turin, Death of Lucretia
Il Sodoma (Giovanni Antonio Bazzi, ca. 1477-1549), The Death of Lucretia

France, Versailles, The Duchess of Berry Introducing the Duke of Bordeaux to the Onlookers
Charles Lafond (1774-1835), The Duchess of Berry Introducing the Duke of Bordeaux to the Onlookers, 1821

Austria, Vienna, Silhouette of Gustav Mahler
Gustav Mahler (Kalischt, 1860 - Vienna, 1911), Austrian composer and conductor of Bohemian origin. Silhouette, 1901

Czech Republic, Prague, Costume sketch for Queen of the night in The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart for
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791), Die Zauberflote (The Magic Flute), 1791. Costume sketch for the Queen of the night by Kvetoslav Bubenik for the performance at Prague National Theatre in 1976

Austria, Vienna, Caricature of Richard Strauss
Portrait of Richard Strauss (1864-1949), German composer and conductor. Caricature

Fresco reproduction from Bonampak, Music scene (room 1), detail
Maya Civilization, Mexico, 9th century A.D. - Fresco reproduction from Bonampak - Music scene (room 1). Detail

Mexico, Aztec god Camastle, from The History of the Indies of New Spain, manuscript by Diego Duran, 1579
Manuscript, Mexico, 16th century. Diego Duran (1537-1588), The History of the Indies of New Spain, 1579. Aztec god Camastle. Miniature

Italy, Milan, King of Italy visit Reggio Calabria
Italy, 20th century - King of Italy visit Reggio Calabria. Illustration from Sunday supplement to Italys daily newspaper Corriere della Sera La Domenica del Corriere, 28th December 1908

Painted funerary stele depicting a battle of the Balbura Dioscuri from Sidon, Lebanon, 3rd century b. c
Hellenistic art, 3rd century b.C. Painted funerary stele depicting a battle of the Balbura Dioscuri. From Sidon, Lebanon

Hungary, Budapest, The Harvest festival
Agost Elek Canzi (1808-1866), The Harvest Festival

France, Paris, Canephorae or the Kanephoros
Georges Braque (1882-1963), Canephore (Canephorae or the Kanephoros), 1922, oil on canvas, 180, 5x73, 5 cm

France, Lyon, Love and psyche
Simon Vouet (1590-1649), Love and Psyche

France, Paris, Passage from the Second to the Third Gallery in the Great Pyramid at Giza
Archeology - Egypt - 19th century. Passage from the second to the third gallery in the Great Pyramid at Giza. From Views in Egypt by Luigi Mayer, 1804. Engraving

France, Rouen, Waterwomen (Les Blanchisseuses ou l Etendage)
Jean-HonorA

Reproduction of frescoes by Sir Arthur John Evans, The Palace of Minos at Knossos, edition 1921
Sir Arthur John Evans (1851-1941), The Palace of Minos at Knossos, edition 1921. Reproduction of frescoes

Statuette depicting Goddess of Snakes, from shrine at Palace of Knossos
Minoan civilization, 18th-16th century b.C. Statuette depicting the Goddess of Snakes. From the shrine at the Palace of Knossos

Royal Art Academy, Dresden, Saxony, Germany, Europe

Sister and baby brother
MODEL RELEASED. Sister and baby brother. Ten year old girl holding her three month old brother

Biohazard, conceptual image
MODEL RELEASED. Biohazard, conceptual image

Biohazard, conceptual image
MODEL RELEASED. Biohazard, conceptual image

Statue of Morn and Old Post Office in City Square at dusk, Leeds, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Statue of Even by Alfred Drury and Old Post Office, City Square, Leeds, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Voodoo cult villager carrying pot on head, Sacred Forest of Kpasse, Ouidah, Benin

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"Holding Aloft: A Symbolic Journey Through Time and Power" In the cover of Standard of Empire, we witness the grandeur of a civilization held high, its emblem radiating authority over vast lands. Planet Earth delicately rests on human hands, an image that speaks volumes about our responsibility to protect and nurture our fragile world. Yet, it also hints at the potential consequences if we fail in this duty - a crumbling and broken earth. An attic pelike reveals Heracles' triumph over King Busiris and Egyptian priests. It showcases strength overpowering tyranny, reminding us that justice prevails when heroes rise against oppression. A priest during Eucharist celebration captures a moment of spiritual elevation. In Paris, France, Europe unites under faith's embrace as believers hold aloft their devotion to something greater than themselves. The bronze statuette of Taranis connects Gaulish mythology with Roman influence. It symbolizes the merging of cultures and gods while highlighting the power dynamics between conquerors and conquered. David's victory over Goliath echoes through time as a testament to courage in adversity. Holding aloft his slingshot, he becomes an inspiration for those facing seemingly insurmountable challenges. Salome Carrying the Head of St. John the Baptist portrays both fascination with power and its dark consequences. The severed head held high is a chilling reminder that ambition can lead down treacherous paths. Judith displaying Holofernes' head represents female empowerment amidst male-dominated realms. With unwavering determination, she holds aloft her trophy - proof that women possess strength beyond societal expectations. Irminsul stands tall within Hildesheim Cathedral; it embodies ancient Germanic spirituality amidst Christian influences. This illustration by William Pape reminds us how traditions are upheld even as new beliefs take root. A woman playing castanets by Antonio Canova depicts joyous expression through artistry; her captivating performance lifts spirits and brings communities together.