Scepter Collection

Pope Francis presides over Easter Holy Mass in St. Peters Square at the Vatican, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Justinian, Byzantine emperor
Byzantine emperor and his attendant. Antique hand-colored print

Statue of the Goddess Sakhmet. Egypt
Statue of the Lion Goddess Sakhmet. Diorite. Reign of Amenophis III. C. 1400-1365 BC. Origin unknown. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen. Denmark

CONSTANTINE I (d. 337). Constantine the Great. Roman emperor, 306-337. Line engraving, French, 17th century

Apocalypse Tapestry or Apocalypse of Angers, 1375-80 (tapestry)
CUL4926440 Apocalypse Tapestry or Apocalypse of Angers, 1375-80 (tapestry) by Bataille, Nicolas (fl. 1363-1400); 154x256 cm; Chateau d'Angers

A Kick At The Broad Bottoms! I. e. Emancipation Of All The Talents
A Kick At The Broad Bottoms! I.e. Emancipation Of All The Talents, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, Engraver, [london], 1807, King George Iii, His Face Hidden By A Pillar

HORATIO HERBERT KITCHENER (1850-1916). First Earl Kitchener of Khartoum and of Broome. British soldier

HENRY IV (1050-1106). King of Germany and Holy Roman Emperor, 1056-1106. Illuminations from the 12th century chronicle of Otto of Freising showing, at top, Emperor Henry IV and his anti-pope

CLOVIS (c466-511). King of the Salian Franks, 481-511. Steel engraving, French, 19th century

Urraca of Leo?n and Castile (10791126). Queen regnant of Leo?n, Castile, and Galicia (1109-1126). Portrait from Genealogies of the Kings of Spain (1526-1535). National Library. Madrid. Spain

HENRY IV (1050-1106). King of Germany and Holy Roman Emperor, 1056-1106. Copper engraving, French, 18th century

Equestrian Portrait of Charles I, King of England, Cornelis van Dalen (I), 1612 - 1665

King Chilperic II, ca 1900 (illustration)
7422797 King Chilperic II, ca 1900 (illustration); (add.info.: History. France. Chilperic II (670-721), king of Francks. Imagery, France, ca 1900.); © Archives Charmet.

Tomb plate of the Queen of Neustria Fredegonde (circa 545-597). 12th century mosaic
BEN5481323 Tomb plate of the Queen of Neustria Fredegonde (circa 545-597). 12th century mosaic. Basilica of Saint Denis in Saint-Denis in Seine Saint Denis

Saddler, Sailor, Salmon, Saloon, Sandal, Sawfish, Saw-mill, Saw-set, Sawyer, Scabbard, Scarecrow, Scepter (engraving)
8650071 Saddler, Sailor, Salmon, Saloon, Sandal, Sawfish, Saw-mill, Saw-set, Sawyer, Scabbard, Scarecrow, Scepter (engraving) by German School

Dionysus, ancient Greek god (engraving)
8634960 Dionysus, ancient Greek god (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dionysus, ancient Greek god. Illustration from Hellas)

Portrait of the Emperor Francois I (1708-1765) (Franz I Stephan) of the Holy Empire (Holy Empire)
JEB4941418 Portrait of the Emperor Francois I (1708-1765) (Franz I Stephan) of the Holy Empire (Holy Empire), Roman Emperor and Grand Duke of Tuscany - Sculpture by Franz Xavier Messerschmidt

Charles X (1757-1836) King of France - Charles X, King of France 1824-1830, ultraroyalist member of the Bourbon family
NWI4945736 Charles X (1757-1836) King of France - Charles X, King of France 1824-1830, ultraroyalist member of the Bourbon family

John I - JOHN I of Portugal, called " of Happy Memory" (1357 - 1433)
CUL4868138 John I - JOHN I of Portugal, called " of Happy Memory" (1357 - 1433). King of Portugal and Algarve (1385-1433)

Alphonse III, known as the Boulonnais - AFONSO (Alfonso) III of Portugal, called " the Bolognian"
CUL4868020 Alphonse III, known as the Boulonnais - AFONSO (Alfonso) III of Portugal, called " the Bolognian" (1210 - 1279). King of Portugal and Algarve (1248-1279)

Fortune (1520-1525), tapestry of the series of Honours of the Royal Palace of the Granja de San Ildefonso - AELST III
CUL4938362 Fortune (1520-1525), tapestry of the series of Honours of the Royal Palace of the Granja de San Ildefonso - AELST III, Pieter van (c.1495-1555). Fortune. 16th v. Spain. CASTILE AND LEON

Tapestry illustrating Tarquinius Priscus. ca. 1475 (tapestry)
CUL4898980 Tapestry illustrating Tarquinius Priscus. ca. 1475 (tapestry); (add.info.: Tarquinius Priscus. ca. 1475. History of the founder and fifth king of Rome according to the account of Livy)

Queen Elizabeth I of England, 1583. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes
FLO4656294 Queen Elizabeth I of England, 1583. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates," London, 1865

Costumes of French royalty, 10th century. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from a drawing by Wilmin
FLO4685959 Costumes of French royalty, 10th century. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from a drawing by Wilmin from the Pauquet Brothers' " Modes et Costumes

Mythological scene with Ceyx and Alcyone transformed into kingfishers
3480612 Mythological scene with Ceyx and Alcyone transformed into kingfishers; (add.info.: Mythological scene with Ceyx and Alcyone transformed into kingfishers ('halcyons')

The Emperor of China in embroidered robes and hat with peacock feather seated on his throne
FLO4723338 The Emperor of China in embroidered robes and hat with peacock feather seated on his throne. Handcoloured woodcut by Mercier after an illustration by Pannemaker from Auguste Wahlen's

Anglo Saxon king of the 9th century, in a tunic with embroidered edges and hem
FLO4707463 Anglo Saxon king of the 9th century, in a tunic with embroidered edges and hem, with a jete coat on the shoulder and fastener with a clasp

A knight performing homage to a king, 1100. The kind sits on a throne and holds orb and sceptre
FLO4678244 A knight performing homage to a king, 1100. The kind sits on a throne and holds orb and sceptre, while the knight kneels before him in mascled chainmail armour with sword

illustration showing the coronation of the Virgin Mary with Jesus, c.1820
3666103 illustration showing the coronation of the Virgin Mary with Jesus, c.1820; (add.info.: 19th century, French, illustration, showing the coronation of the Virgin Mary with Jesus)

Costumes of the ancient Egyptian pharaohs as gods including Amon Ra with sceptre
FLO4620908 Costumes of the ancient Egyptian pharaohs as gods including Amon Ra with sceptre, from bas-reliefs in the temple of Herodotus

Anglo Saxon flag 53, swords 54,55, slingshot 56, magisterial staffs 57,58, 74, lances 59-63, daggers 64,65
FLO4702291 Anglo Saxon flag 53, swords 54,55, slingshot 56, magisterial staffs 57,58, 74, lances 59-63, daggers 64,65, double headed axe of the Danes called a Bipennis 66, Danish axes 67,68

King Eric IX the Saint of Sweden and his consort Queen Christina of Denmark
FLO4623147 King Eric IX the Saint of Sweden and his consort Queen Christina of Denmark. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Scrantoni from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Ancient

Chinese hats, sceptres and flags. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's
FLO4622262 Chinese hats, sceptres and flags. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World

The author Jean de Froissart presents his book of love poems to King Richard II of England (1367-1400)
FLO4630514 The author Jean de Froissart presents his book of love poems to King Richard II of England (1367-1400), in 1395 - Lithography after the manuscript enluminated by John (Jehan)

Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC
3329566 Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC; (add.info.: Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC)

Victorian tourists examining the royal jewelry in the Crown Jewel Room, Tower of London
FLO4669676 Victorian tourists examining the royal jewelry in the Crown Jewel Room, Tower of London. Steel engraving by Henry Melville after an illustration by Llewellyn Jewitt from London Interiors

Richard II of England (1367-1400) - Richard II, King of England. Lithograph of a painting in Westminster Abbey
NWI4945147 Richard II of England (1367-1400) - Richard II, King of England. Lithograph of a painting in Westminster Abbey; (add.info.: Richard II of England (1367-1400) - Richard II, King of England

Representation of King Dagobert I (602-638) Sculpture Gallery of illustrious Men Castle of Versailles
JEB4944908 Representation of King Dagobert I (602-638) Sculpture Gallery of illustrious Men Castle of Versailles; Chateau de Versailles

The king of the Danes, with his crown and his scepter. Dressed in a purple tunic
FLO4707564 The king of the Danes, with his crown and his scepter. Dressed in a purple tunic, a crimson coat tied to the right by a clasp, stockings and pointed boots

Portaits of the kings Louis IV of France (920 or 921-954) (Figure 81) and Lothaire (Lothar) I (795-855)
FLO4707638 Portaits of the kings Louis IV of France (920 or 921-954) (Figure 81) and Lothaire (Lothar) I (795-855), emperor of the Romans, King of Baviere, Italy and Middle Francia (Figure 82)

Count of Flanders, 1582. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of
FLO4705559 Count of Flanders, 1582. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Roma, goddess of the city of Rome, from a monument in the Capitoline Museums, Musei Capitolini
FLO4704481 Roma, goddess of the city of Rome, from a monument in the Capitoline Museums, Musei Capitolini. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of

Creon, King of Corinth, in Greek regal costume with diadem. King Agamemnon in chamys with sceptre and parazonium
FLO4703753 Creon, King of Corinth, in Greek regal costume with diadem. King Agamemnon in chamys with sceptre and parazonium (dagger)

Denis I, called "The Farmer" (1261 - 1325). King of Portugal and Algarve (1261-1325)
CUL4868067 Denis I, called "The Farmer" (1261 - 1325). King of Portugal and Algarve (1261-1325). Detail in portraits of the kings of Portugal. Genealogia de los Reyes de Espana. 1463

Illustration of Stop (1825-1899) in The Charivari, 1872-10-10 - Republican Republic, Monarchy, Uniforms
ICA4872201 Illustration of Stop (1825-1899) in The Charivari, 1872-10-10 - Republican Republic, Monarchy, Uniforms, Political Right, Armor - Legitimist Legitimism

Alfonso IV, known as the Brave - AFONSO (Alfonso) IV of Portugal, called " the Brave" (1291 - 1357)
CUL4868092 Alfonso IV, known as the Brave - AFONSO (Alfonso) IV of Portugal, called " the Brave" (1291 - 1357). King of Portugal and Algarve (1325-1357)

Henry VI (1421-1471) King of England and his wife Margaret of Anjou (1430-1482)
NWI4943705 Henry VI (1421-1471) King of England and his wife Margaret of Anjou (1430-1482), receiving a book by John Talbot (circa 1384-1453) Earl of Shrewsbury - Henry VI and his queen

Virgin and Child, detail: Annunciation (sign to the left of the Nativite)
JEB4897813 Virgin and Child, detail: Annunciation (sign to the left of the Nativite). The Virgin Mary listens to the Archangel Gabriel who holds a sceptre surmounted by a flower of lilies

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"Scepter: A Symbol of Power and Authority Throughout History" From the ancient civilizations to modern times, the scepter has been a powerful symbol of authority and leadership and has been wielded by kings, emperors, and even religious figures, representing their dominion over their realms. In St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Pope Francis holds a majestic scepter as he presides over Easter Holy Mass. The scepter signifies his spiritual authority as the leader of the Catholic Church. Centuries ago, Justinian, the Byzantine emperor, grasped a golden scepter adorned with precious gems. This emblem of his rule showcased his imperial power and influence. Across continents in Egypt stood a statue of the Goddess Sakhmet holding an ornate scepter. As protector of pharaohs and embodiment of divine power, she brandished this symbol to assert her strength. The renowned military strategist Horatio Herbert Kitchener held a commanding presence with his ceremonial staff as First Earl Kitchener of Khartoum. His scepter represented his role in shaping British colonial policies during World War I. Constantine the Great once ruled Rome with an iron fist while clutching a regal scepter engraved with intricate details. This emblematic artifact embodied both his political prowess and divine right to govern. Henry IV, King of Germany and Holy Roman Emperor during medieval times, was often depicted in portraits wielding a magnificent golden scepter—a testament to his royal lineage and sovereign might. Urraca of León and Castile proudly displayed her authority through her elegant silver-tipped scepters—an expression of her reign over vast territories in medieval Spain. In Madrid's Fountain of Cibeles stands Cybele herself—goddess mother Earth—holding aloft an imposing bronze staff crowned with laurel leaves; it represents her nurturing power over nature itself.