Laurel Crown Collection

El Angel de la Independencia in Mexico City, Mexico

Dante
Renaissance poet Dante Aligheri crowned with laurel. Digitally colored engraving

Ancient Greek athlete proclaimed the winner
Crowning the winner with laurel in ancient Greek Olympic Games. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

dynasty of indo greek menander 1 coins India
8725384 dynasty of indo greek menander 1 coins India; Private Collection; (add.info.: dynasty of indo greek menander 1 coins India); © Dinodia Photo.

dynasty of indo greek menander 2 coins India
8725385 dynasty of indo greek menander 2 coins India; Private Collection; (add.info.: dynasty of indo greek menander 2 coins India); © Dinodia Photo.

The Apotheosis by Horatio Nelson (1758-1805)
MMM5481976 The Apotheosis by Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820) (after); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: The apotheosis of Horatio Nelson (1758-1805)

Britannia crowned the bust of the late hero Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). Lithography (52.2x37.7 cm) by T
MMM5483402 Britannia crowned the bust of the late hero Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). Lithography (52.2x37.7 cm) by T. Baxter, 19th century.; National Maritime Museum, London

Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (53-117), Roman emperor, copperplate engraving from Strahlheim, c.1840 (engraving)
UTD4919639 Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (53-117), Roman emperor, copperplate engraving from Strahlheim, c.1840 (engraving); (add.info.: Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (53-117), Roman emperor

Sir John Ross Gold Medal in Arts and Sciences, 1835-37 (gold)
MMM5477687 Sir John Ross Gold Medal in Arts and Sciences, 1835-37 (gold); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info)

Royal Geographical Society Prize Medal, 1835, awarded to Captain George Back (1796-1878), 1835 (silver)
MMM5477684 Royal Geographical Society Prize Medal, 1835, awarded to Captain George Back (1796-1878), 1835 (silver) by Wyon, William (1795-1851); National Maritime Museum, London

Universal pocket equinox dial for Latitude 35 degrees, deployed, seen from the reverse
MMM5474503 Universal pocket equinox dial for Latitude 35 degrees, deployed, seen from the reverse, 1650-1700 (silver and gilded copper); National Maritime Museum, London

Scipio Aemilianus , Roman politician and strategist, image from Strahlheim, about 1840s (engraving)
UTD4919364 Scipio Aemilianus , Roman politician and strategist, image from Strahlheim, about 1840s (engraving); (add.info.: Scipion Emilien)

Roman crowns (engraving)
8635694 Roman crowns (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman crowns. Illustration from Rom)

Eight-pointed star embroidered by a knight of the Chapter's Grand Cross
MMM5475414 Eight-pointed star embroidered by a knight of the Chapter's Grand Cross, 1797-1805 (gold and silver threads on silk); National Maritime Museum, London

The apotheosis of Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), c.1805-18 (oil on canvas)
MMM5464056 The apotheosis of Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), c.1805-18 (oil on canvas) by Legrand, Pierre Nicolas (1758-1829); National Maritime Museum, London

The Noble Admiral Lord Nelson, falling in the Arms of Victory, March 11, 1806 (etching)
MMM5481983 The Noble Admiral Lord Nelson, falling in the Arms of Victory, March 11, 1806 (etching) by English School, (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London

Sign of Aquarius (constellation of the Eagle): scene of Triumph, of the great virtues of war
BEN5461807 Sign of Aquarius (constellation of the Eagle): scene of Triumph, of the great virtues of war. Fresco by Agostino da Mozzanega (active from 1527-1539) 1528

Nerva (Marcus Cocceius Nerva) (30-98), Roman emperor, copperplate engraving, about 1840s (engraving)
UTD4919697 Nerva (Marcus Cocceius Nerva) (30-98), Roman emperor, copperplate engraving, about 1840s (engraving); (add.info.: Nerva (Marcus Cocceius Nerva) (30-98), Roman emperor

Poetry and Poets, 1800s. Creator: Francisco Goya
Poetry and Poets, 1800s. Poetry is symbolised by a woman with a lyre. She is seated near the top of Mount Helicon, abode of the muses, goddesses of poetry

The Apotheosis of Aeneas, 1615-1619. Creator: Jacob Jordaens
The Apotheosis of Aeneas, 1615-1619

Calliope, 1592. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Calliope, 1592. From The Nine Muses, pl. 1

Emblematic Group of Figures, by Mr. John Thomas, over the Principal Entrance of the Leeds... 1858. Creator: Unknown
Emblematic Group of Figures, by Mr. John Thomas, over the Principal Entrance of the Leeds Townhall, 1858. Bas-relief by...Mr. Thomas of London, the sculptor of the Houses of Parliament

Karl X Gustav, 1622-1660, King of Sweden, c17th century Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Karl X Gustav, 1622-1660, King of Sweden, Unknown date

Head of a Man Wearing a Laurel-Wreath, 2nd century BC. Creator: Unknown
Head of a Man Wearing a Laurel-Wreath, 2nd century BC

La Prochaine Distribution de Prix a l'Académie Française, 1851. Creator: Honore Daumier
La Prochaine Distribution de Prix a l'Academie Francaise, 1851. 1er grand prix de vertu et de religion...Louis-Mimi Veron. (The next prize distribution at the French Academy)

Maro Publius Vergelius, 70-19 BC, unknown date. Creator: Anon
Maro Publius Vergelius, 70-19 BC, unknown date

Young Woman with a Wreath of Laurels, c18th century. Creator: Rosalba Giovanna Carriera
Young Woman with a Wreath of Laurels, c18th century

Front page of the Illustrated London News, Vol. LXVIII, January to June, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Front page of the "Illustrated London News", Vol. LXVIII, January to June, 1876. Two allegorical figures, (possibly Literature and Art), one writing with a quill pen

Vespasian, unknown date. Creator: Anon
Vespasian, unknown date

Idealized Portrait of the Poet Homer, 1639. Creator: Unknown
Idealized Portrait of the Poet Homer, 1639. The old man honored by a laurel wreath is Homer, the greatest poet of antiquity

The Poet, between circa 1620 and circa 1621. Creator: Jusepe de Ribera
The Poet, between circa 1620 and circa 1621

Allegory of the Hunt, 1563. Creators: Gaspare Osello, Giorgio Ghisi
Allegory of the Hunt, 1563

Oh! merci, de ce que tu as fait pour ton père... 1856. Creator: Honore Daumier
Oh! merci, de ce que tu as fait pour ton pere... 1856. - Oh! merci, de ce que tu as fait pour ton pere...aussi ne te contrarira-t-il plus...tu feras tout ce que tu voudras...tu resterais avec tes

Un Prix de Poësie, 1845. Creator: Honore Daumier
Un Prix de Poesie, 1845. M. le directeur de l'Academie, avec une emotion analogue a la circonstance, couronne un nourrisson des muses qui, depuis cinquante trois ans

Dire qu'Arsionoé n'était pas contente d'être portraiturée... 1844. Creator: Honore Daumier
Dire qu'Arsionoe n'etait pas contente d'etre portraituree... 1844. Man with feather duster looking at bust (of his wife)

Statues of Goethe and Schiller at Weimar, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Statues of Goethe and Schiller at Weimar, 1858. Sculpture of German writers and dramatists Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich Schiller

Eques. Bernardinus (image 1 of 2), 1725. Creator: Massimiliano Soldani
Eques. Bernardinus (image 1 of 2), 1725

Joseph I (August), Holy Roman Emperor, c. 1705. Creator: Johann Michael Püchler
Joseph I (August), Holy Roman Emperor, c. 1705

Joseph I (August), Holy Roman Emperor, c. 1705. Creator: Johann Michael Püchler
Joseph I (August), Holy Roman Emperor, c. 1705

A Poet from Antiquity, between c. 1620 and c.1621. Creator: Domenico Fetti
A Poet from Antiquity, between c. 1620 and c.1621

Allegory of the glorious exploits of Swedish kings, 1693. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Allegory of the glorious exploits of Swedish kings, 1693

Portrait of Matheus de Casteleyn, Priest and Rhetorician in Oudenaarde, 1732-1771. Creator: Jan Maurits Quinkhard
Portrait of Matheus de Casteleyn, Priest and Rhetorician in Oudenaarde, 1732-1771

Hjalmar Branting, 1860-1925. Creator: Sven Richard Bergh
Hjalmar Branting, 1860-1925, Unknown date

Map of Brabant, 1635. Creator: Michael van Langren
Map of Brabant, 1635. Prima pars Brabantiae cuius caput Lovanivm'. Top right: a coat of arms; bottom right: title in a cartouche with King David playing the harp

Journal of Ladies and Fashions, 1803-1804. Creator: Unknown
Journal of Ladies and Fashions, 1803-1804

Front page, Vol. 28, Jan. to June 1846. Creator: Unknown
Front page, Vol. 28, Jan. to June 1846. Allegorical figures, with references to London's position as an international port, and centre for the arts and sciences

Marble Group in the Prince's Chamber, House of Lords - Her Majesty Queen Victoria... 1857. Creators: Unknown, J
Marble Group in the Prince's Chamber, House of Lords - Her Majesty Queen Victoria, supported by Justice and Clemency, John Gibson R.A. sculptor, 1857

Sword and laurel wreath, 1848. Creator: Johan Laurentz Jensen
Sword and laurel wreath, 1848

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"The Laurel Crown: Symbol of Triumph and Prestige" Throughout history, the laurel crown has been a powerful symbol of victory, honor, and divine recognition. From ancient Greece to modern times, this iconic emblem has adorned the heads of notable figures who have achieved greatness in various fields. In Mexico City's El Angel de la Independencia, a majestic statue commemorates the country's struggle for freedom. Atop its pinnacle stands an angelic figure wearing a laurel crown, representing triumph over adversity. Inspired by Dante's epic poem "The Divine Comedy, " where the protagonist is crowned with laurels upon reaching Paradise, this timeless symbol also evokes artistic inspiration. Marcantonio Raimondi's masterpiece portrays a young hero standing atop armor in Roman Emperor fashion during the Renaissance era. Not limited to physical achievements alone, the laurel crown extends its significance to bravery and sacrifice. John Collier's poignant photograph captures a sailor and girl paying their respects at Washington D. C. 's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during World War II; both wear crowns made from intertwined branches as they honor fallen heroes. Lucas Vorsterman II immortalizes James I through his depiction of an apotheosis scene. The king sits regally at the bottom while an eagle soars below him – both adorned with laurel wreaths – signifying his divine elevation. Even in naval endeavors, this emblematic motif finds its place. A hand-colored etching adapted from Hannah Humphrey's publication showcases "The Trident is Confirmed. " This design features naval prowess embodied by sailors wearing laurel-adorned headpieces as they celebrate their victories on sea. Artistic representations further highlight Apollo’s association with horses through Francoise Verdier’s portrayal titled "Apollo and His Horses. " Here we witness Apollo himself donning a radiant golden laurel crown while commanding his majestic equine companions. Beyond statues and paintings lies evidence of everyday life influenced by this symbol.