Lion Collection (#98)

Coat of arms of the Right Honourable Richard Temple, 1st Viscount Cobham, (1675-1749)
6337526 Coat of arms of the Right Honourable Richard Temple, 1st Viscount Cobham, (1675-1749) by Johnston, Andrew (18th century); (add.info.: Coat of arms of the Right Honourable Richard Temple)

Coat of arms of the Right Honourable Thomas Thynne, 2nd Viscount Weymouth, (1710-1751) of Longleat House
6337522 Coat of arms of the Right Honourable Thomas Thynne, 2nd Viscount Weymouth, (1710-1751) of Longleat House by Johnston

Coat of arms and crest with double-headed eagle of the right noble John Churchill
6340291 Coat of arms and crest with double-headed eagle of the right noble John Churchill, Prince of Mindelheim and 1st Duke of Marlborough, 1650-1722 by Johnston

Coat of arms and crest of HRH Frederick Lewis, Duke of Gloucester, 1707-1751
6340272 Coat of arms and crest of HRH Frederick Lewis, Duke of Gloucester, 1707-1751 by Johnston, Andrew (18th century); (add.info.: Coat of arms and crest of HRH Frederick Lewis, Duke of Gloucester)

Coat of arms and crest of His Royal Highness George Augustus, Prince of Wales, later King George II of England
6340268 Coat of arms and crest of His Royal Highness George Augustus, Prince of Wales, later King George II of England, 1683-1760 by Johnston

The Lion and the Midge, and the Animals Sick of the Plague
2562795 The Lion and the Midge, and the Animals Sick of the Plague, from Fables de La Fontaine (coloured engraving) by French School

Coat of arms and crest of the right honorable James Cecil, 5th Earl of Salisbury, 1691-1728
6340330 Coat of arms and crest of the right honorable James Cecil, 5th Earl of Salisbury, 1691-1728 by Johnston, Andrew (18th century); (add.info)

Coat of arms and crest of the right honorable Theophilus Hastings, 9th Earl of Huntingdon, 1696-1746
6340323 Coat of arms and crest of the right honorable Theophilus Hastings, 9th Earl of Huntingdon, 1696-1746 by Johnston, Andrew (18th century); (add.info)

"The Day of the Last Judgment"In the centre, the coronation of the Virgin with
AIS5339094 " The Day of the Last Judgment" In the centre, the coronation of the Virgin with the Holy Trinity, 1476 (miniature) by Predis, Cristoforo de (1440-86); Biblioteca Reale, Turin

"Stars will fall from the sky before the eyes of animals"
AIS5339053 " Stars will fall from the sky before the eyes of animals" (miniature) Miniature by Cristoforo De Predis (1440-1486) by Predis, Cristoforo de (1440-86); Biblioteca Reale, Turin

"La gitane endormie"Peinture d
FIA5328736 " La gitane endormie" Peinture d Henry Rousseau dit le Douanier Rousseau (1844-1910) 1897 Dim. 129, 5x200, 7 cm New York, Museum of Modern Art by Rousseau, Henri J.F

Le sphinx - The Sphinx, by Rosen, Georg von (1843-1923). Oil on canvas, 1887
FIA5408955 Le sphinx - The Sphinx, by Rosen, Georg von (1843-1923). Oil on canvas, 1887. Dimension : 280x365 cm. Nationalmuseum Stockholm by Rosen, Georg (Count von) (1843-1923); National Museum

Orphee parmi les animaux - Orpheus among the animals - Roelant (Roelandt
FIA5406612 Orphee parmi les animaux - Orpheus among the animals - Roelant (Roelandt) Savery (1576-1639). Oil on copper, ca 1628. Dimension : 27, 5x36 cm

Mesopotamia: "Eagle with lions head "Statuette from the Tresor of the Ur
AIS5387536 Mesopotamia:" Eagle with lions head " Statuette from the Tresor of the Ur Dynasty (sculpture) by Mesopotamian; National Museum, Damascus, Syria; eIberfoto; out of copyright

The Divine Comedy of Dante Alighieri. Miniature depicting Dante
GIA4816798 The Divine Comedy of Dante Alighieri. Miniature depicting Dante, Virgil and the three beasts. 14th century manuscript. Municipal Bibl. of Rimini

Illustration of Alfred Le Petite (1841-1909) in Gros-Jean and his parish
ICA4836800 Illustration of Alfred Le Petite(1841-1909) in Gros-Jean and his parish, 1881 - Daniel in the Lion Pit - Anticlericalism, Religion Faith - Old Testament by Le Petit

Alabaster from the palace of Khorsabad (Khunsabad) representing the Sumerian hero
GIA4815753 Alabaster from the palace of Khorsabad (Khunsabad) representing the Sumerian hero Gilgamesh, a character of Assyrio-Babylonian mythology

Allegory of Justice Detail of the fresco by Eugene Delacroix (1798-1863
JLJ4676846 Allegory of Justice Detail of the fresco by Eugene Delacroix (1798-1863) decorating the Kings Salon. National Assembly (Palais Bourbon) 1843 Paris by Delacroix

Lion hunt. Sketch by Eugene Delacroix (1798-1863), 1854. Oil on canvas. Dim: 0, 86 x 1, 15m
JLJ4675801 Lion hunt. Sketch by Eugene Delacroix (1798-1863), 1854. Oil on canvas. Dim: 0, 86 x 1, 15m. Paris, Musee d Orsay by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); Musee d Orsay, Paris

The four evangelists with the monogram of Christ (mosaic, 494-519)
LRI4674046 The four evangelists with the monogram of Christ (mosaic, 494-519) by Byzantine School, (6th century); Cappella Arcivescovile, Ravenna

Submissive peoples offer gifts to Darius I. Reliefs of the eastern staircase of
LRI4678347 Submissive peoples offer gifts to Darius I.Reliefs of the eastern staircase of the Apadana, 6th century BC by Persian School, (6th century BC); Palace of Darius, Persepolis

L Amour carving his bow in the club of Hercules Sculpture by Edme Bouchardon
JLJ4668105 L Amour carving his bow in the club of Hercules Sculpture by Edme Bouchardon (1698-1762) 1750 Paris, Musee du Louvre by Bouchardon, Edme(1698-1762); Louvre, Paris

Bronze lion holding a foundation tablet in Hurrite language
JLJ4667648 Bronze lion holding a foundation tablet in Hurrite language, written in alphabetical cuneform. From Northern Syria. 2150 BC

Egyptian antiquite: black granite statue of the deity with the head of a lioness Sekhmet
JLJ4667360 Egyptian antiquite: black granite statue of the deity with the head of a lioness Sekhmet. From the Karnak site. 1391-1353 BC

The tank of the nation or triumph of the Republic. Symbol of universal suffrage
JLJ4621379 The tank of the nation or triumph of the Republic. Symbol of universal suffrage. Standing on a tank fired by two lions (symbol of popular force)

The Eternal Paradise All the animals of creation represented in pairs
LRI4620571 The Eternal Paradise All the animals of creation represented in pairs. Painting by Jan Bruegel (or Breugel or Brueghel or Breughel) the former known as Bruegel de Velours (1568-1625)

The French explorer Bruneau de Laborie, mortally wounded by a lion in the Ubanghi Chari
XEE4186075 The French explorer Bruneau de Laborie, mortally wounded by a lion in the Ubanghi Chari in Africa. Engraving. One of the newspaper " Le Petite Journal Illustrous", on 20/07/1930

The Four Evangelists Russian icon. Wood painting from 1660. Rouen, Museum of Fine Arts
JLJ4599742 The Four Evangelists Russian icon. Wood painting from 1660. Rouen, Museum of Fine Arts by Russian School (17th century); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen

L M N : Lionne et lionceaux, Loutre, Marcassin, Nylghau - Alphabet of the wild animals
DUV4219045 L M N : Lionne et lionceaux, Loutre, Marcassin, Nylghau - Alphabet of the wild animals, 1876 (engraving) by French School

The lions court - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving)
DUV4214763 The lions court - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

The lion killed byt the man (Le lion abattu par l homme) - Fables by La Fontaine
DUV4214284 The lion killed byt the man (Le lion abattu par l homme) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47)

Allegorical calendar of the year 1865: Garibaldi the lion apprehending to jump
LRI4628709 Allegorical calendar of the year 1865: Garibaldi the lion apprehending to jump on the French mouse and the Austrian fox to free Italy (print) by Italian School

The tank of the nation or triumph of the Republic. Symbol of universal suffrage
JLJ4621404 The tank of the nation or triumph of the Republic. Symbol of universal suffrage. Standing on a tank fired by two lions (symbol of popular force)

The patre and the lion (Le patre et le lion) - Fables by La Fontaine
DUV4214484 The patre and the lion (Le patre et le lion) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tribute sent by the animals to Alexander (Tribut envoye par les animaux a Alexandre
DUV4214359 Tribute sent by the animals to Alexander (Tribut envoye par les animaux a Alexandre) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47)

The lion. Engraving in "Buffon Alphabet des Animaux". 3rd Series N 1
DUV4210691 The lion. Engraving in " Buffon Alphabet des Animaux". 3rd Series N 1. Imaging of Epinal, Epinal, late 19th century. 16 pages

The Processional Way of Babylon erigee under the rule of Nebuchadnezzar II (605-562 BC)
JLJ4580797 The Processional Way of Babylon erigee under the rule of Nebuchadnezzar II (605-562 BC): detail of the Ishtar Gate depicting a Mosaic lion of bricks. Babylon, Iraq. Paris

Eastern antiquite: bull Pie androcephale. Bronze and silver statuette. Sumerian period
JLJ4567116 Eastern antiquite: bull Pie androcephale. Bronze and silver statuette. Sumerian period. From Sumer. Paris, Louvre Museum by Sumerian; Louvre, Paris

Statue of a lion, 6th century BC
LRI4732441 Statue of a lion, 6th century BC by Babylonian, (6th century BC); Babylon, Iraq; (add.info.: Mesopotamia: lion statue, site of the city of Babylon, 6th century BC, Iraq (statue of a lion)

View of the Court of the Lions, main court of the Nasrid dynasty Palace of the Lions
LRI4738001 View of the Court of the Lions, main court of the Nasrid dynasty Palace of the Lions by Islamic School, (15th century); Palace of the Alhambra, Granada

The Genisse the Gove and the Sheep in society with the Lion
GIA4781948 The Genisse the Gove and the Sheep in society with the Lion. Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-95). Illustration by FranAzois Chauveau (1613-1676). Edition of 1728

Frontispice of the second volume: Cybele on a chariot fired by lions
LRI4709400 Frontispice of the second volume: Cybele on a chariot fired by lions, surrounded by Religion and Politics, above the deities Penates and Lares (etching, 1572-1617) by Hogenberg

Detail of Easter candlestick with lions, 12th century
LRI4583025 Detail of Easter candlestick with lions, 12th century by Romanesque, (12th century); Santa Maria della Pieta, Cori, Latium

Marble pulpit, detail of the lion that is at the foot of the statue that supports
LRI4583534 Marble pulpit, detail of the lion that is at the foot of the statue that supports the desk, 1209 (sculpture) by Florentine School, (13th century); San Miniato al Monte, Florence

The four Evangelists (fresco on the ceiling, 1447-1448)
LRI4577197 The four Evangelists (fresco on the ceiling, 1447-1448) by Angelico, Fra (Guido di Pietro/Giovanni da Fiesole) (c.1387-1455); Musei e Gallerie Pontificie, Musei Vaticani

Bucket representing a lion attacking a deer and deers running, terracotta, 520-510 BC
LRI4589453 Bucket representing a lion attacking a deer and deers running, terracotta, 520-510 BC by Etruscan, (6th century BC); Villa Giulia, Rome

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"The Majestic Roar: Exploring the Symbolism and Beauty of Lions" Lions have long been revered as powerful and regal creatures. From the iconic MGM lion that graces our screens to ancient tales like Daniel in the Lions Den, these magnificent beasts have captivated our imaginations throughout history. In medieval times, lions were often depicted on English shield designs, symbolizing courage and strength. Their image also adorns the Royal Coat of Arms, representing nobility and authority. Artists like Gabriel Cornelius Ritter von Max immortalized lions in their works, such as "The Lion's Bride, " showcasing their grace and allure. Meanwhile, circus posters from the 1920s remind us of their captivating presence under the big top. But beyond art and entertainment lies a deeper connection with nature. In Botswana's Moremi Reserve, we witness a heartwarming moment as a lioness greets her male counterpart – an intimate display of affection within this royal species. Venturing into Africa's wilderness reveals adorable sights too; eight-week-old lion cubs playfully exploring their surroundings in Botswana. These young ones embody innocence while hinting at future strength they will inherit from their parents. Not limited to African landscapes alone, mountain lions roam through winter wonderlands in Western U. S. A. , demonstrating adaptability amidst harsh conditions. Their resilience echoes our own battles against adversity. Even sculptures pay homage to these majestic creatures - take Lucerne's famous Lion Sculpture for example - standing tall as a reminder of bravery etched into stone. Lastly, let us not forget how lions played a role even in travel advertisements; promoting luxurious cruises aboard Transvaal Castle cruise ships by capturing attention with their awe-inspiring presence. Whether it be through artistry or encounters in nature, lions continue to fascinate us with their beauty and symbolism, and are more than just kings of the jungle; they represent power intertwined with vulnerability, reminding us of the delicate balance within our own lives.