Traditional Ceremony Collection (page 5)

Horse regiment military batteries at cuirassiers gala
Militaria, Italy, 20th century. Voloire Artillery Regiment on horseback (Reggimento Artiglieria a Cavallo Voloire)

Italy, Corazzieri soldier in winter uniform with cloak at cuirassiers gala
Militaria, Italy, 20th century. Cuirassier in winter full dress uniform with cloack

Italy, Corazzieri soldier in uniform at cuirassiers gala
Militaria, Italy, 20th century. Cuirassier in full dress uniform

Italy, Corazzieri soldier in winter uniform at cuirassiers gala
Militaria, Italy, 20th century. Cuirassier in winter full dress uniform

Italy, Corazzieri buglers uniform at cuirassiers gala
Militaria, Italy, 20th century. Cuirassier trumpeter in full dress uniforms. Detail: frogs, cordonnieres and fringed epaulettes

Italy, Soldier wearing summer uniform at cuirassiers gala
Militaria, Italy, 20th century. Cuirassier in summer full dress uniform

Italy, Corazzieri trumpeter wearing helmet at cuirassiers gala
Militaria, Italy, 20th century. Cuirassier trumpeter in full dress uniform. Detail: helmet with chromium-plated decorated cap, surmounted by a gilded metal crest with tail

Italy, Corazzieri trumpeters shoulder pad at cuirassiers gala
Militaria, Italy, 20th century. Cuirassier in full dress uniform. Detail: fringed epaulette

Italy, Corazzieri trumpeter at cuirassiers gala
Militaria, Italy, 20th century. Cuirassier trumpeter in full dress uniform

Soldier guarding doorway at cuirassiers gala
Militaria, Italy, 20th century. Cuirassier in full dress uniform

Soldiers on horseback at cuirassiers gala
Militaria, Italy, 20th century. Cuirassiers on horseback in full dress uniform

Fresco depicting centaur at wedding of Pirithous and Hippodamia from Pompeii, Italy
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Fresco depicting a centaur at the wedding of Pirithous and Hippodamia. From Pompei, Italy

Terracotta model of holiday parade with pets, Peru, Nazca culture
Pre-Inca civilization, Peru, 3rd-10th century A.D. Nazca culture. Terracotta model of a holiday parade with pets

Reconstruction of frieze depicting priests and sacrifice scenes from Panamarca, Peru, Moche culture
Pre-Inca civilization, Peru, 4th-9th century A.D. Moche culture. Reconstruction of a frieze depicting priests and sacrifice scenes. From Panamarca

Anthropomorphic polychrome terracotta vessel in shape of priest holding sacrificial animals, Pre-Inca civilization
Pre-Inca civilization, Peru, 4th-9th century A.D. Moche culture. Anthropomorphic polychrome terracotta vessel in shape of priest holding sacrificial animals

Reconstruction of Bonampak frescoes (Maya archaeological site). Detail: dressing ceremony of a high priest
Maya civilization, Mexico, 9th century A.D. Reconstruction of Bonampak frescoes (Maya archaeological site). Detail: dressing ceremony of a high priest

France, Paris, Oath of the Horatii
Jacques-Louis David (1748-1825), Oath of the Horatii, 1785

Italy, The administration of justice miniature from De Sphaera, Latin manuscript 209, 1470 15th century, Biblioteca Estense (Library)

Switzerland, John Calvin (Jean Cauvin, 1509-1564) denying Holy Communion to libertines in the Cathedral of Geneva
Switzerland - 16th century - Cathedral of Geneva - Calvin refuses to give the Sacrament to the libertines

Italy, Turin, Popular Flemish ceremony, close-up
Pieter Bruegel the Elder (ca. 1525-1569), Popular Flemish Ceremony. Detail

Italy, Padova, Angel Announcing to Joachim that he will Became Father
Giotto di Bondone (1267-1337), An Angel Announcing to Joachim that he will Became Father. Series of frescoes, 1303-1305, Scrovegni Chapel, Padua, before the restoration of 2002

Italy, Coldirodi, Saint Sebastian and Devout Women
Michele Rocca (ca. 1666-1751), Saint Sebastian and the Devout Women

Russia, The Wedding
Marc Chagall (1887-1985), The Wedding

Denmark, Copenhagen, Return of Bucintoro, close-up
Francesco Guardi (1712-1793), The Return of the Bucintoro

France, Versailles, The Oath of Louis Philippe (1773-1850)
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Russia, Krestny Khod (Religious Procession) in Kursk GuBernia
Ilya Yefimovich Repin (1844-1930), Krestny Khod (Religious Procession) in Kursk Gubernia, 1883. Detail

Italy, Sardinia, The arrival of a young woman from Sinnai, married to a rich farmer from Quartu, near Cagliari 19th century, Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs (Library)

Turkey, Istanbul, Topkapi Palace, ceremony in front of Eunuchs Door or Fortunes Door, by Thomas Allom, 1839, Engraving
Turkey, 19th century. Istanbul, Topkapi Palace, A ceremony in front of Eunuchs Door or Fortunes Door. Engraving by Thomas Allom, 1839

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

France, Rouen, Procession of Holy League, close-up
Francois (II) Bunel (1552-1599), Procession of the Holy League

France, Paris, Dancing Dervishes
Dancing Dervishes. Print

Austria, Vienna, Religious service in Vienna at the time of Joseph II, engraving
Austria - 18th century. Religion

France, Rouen, Mass Celebrated in VeNice before Henry III of Valois
Hermann van der Mast (ca. 1550-1604), Mass Celebrated in Venice before Henry III of Valois

France, Versailles, The French Army Parading in Place Vendome, after the Italian Campaign on 14th August 1859, detail
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United Kingdom, London, Anglican Holy Communion in St, Pauls Church, engraving by J, V, Schley, 1735 18th century, Musee Des Arts Decoratifs (Art And Crafts Museum)

France, Arras, The Royal Parade of Louis XIV
Adam-Franz van der Meulen (1632-1690), The Royal Parade of Louis XIV

Italy, Venice, painting of fisherman giving ring to Doge of Venice
Giovanni Antonio or Gianantonio Guardi (1699-1761), Fisherman Giving the Ring to the Doge of Venice. Detail

France, The oath of the army after the distribution of the eagles on the Champs de Mars
Jacques-Louis David (1748-1825), The Oath of the Army after the Distribution of the Eagles on the Champs de Mars

Russia, Celebration of the coronation of Tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918), litograph, 1896
Russia - 19th century - Coronation of Nicholas II, 1896. Litograph

Italy, Certosa di Pavia, painting of Consecration of Saint Augustine, predella of Altar-piece of Saint Augustine
Ambrogio Bergognone (Ambrogio da Fossano, 1481-1522), Consecration of Saint Augustine. The painting was a predella of the Altar-piece of Saint Augustine at the Certosa di Pavia

France, Paris, The Coronation of Empress Josephine by Napoleon I at Notre Dame
Jacques-Louis David (1748-1825), The Coronation of Empress Josephine by Napoleon I at Notre Dame de Paris, 1807. Detail

Italy, Certosa di Pavia, painting of A Sermon by Saint Ambrose, predella of Altar-piece of Saint Augustine
Ambrogio Bergognone (Ambrogio da Fossano, 1481-1522), A Sermon by Saint Ambrose. The painting was a predella of the Altar-piece of Saint Ambrose at the Certosa di Pavia

France, Rouen, Procession of Holy League
Francois (II) Bunel (1552-1599), Procession of the Holy League

Relief depicting religious procession, sedan chair, from Aquilea
Roman civilization. Relief depicting religious procession. Detail of sedan chair. From Aquilea

Egyptian civilization. Mummy of Pharaoh Ramses II from Thebes
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XIX. Mummy of Pharaoh Ramses II from Thebes (1290-1224 b.C.)

Marble slab depicting priest and priestess in ritual attitude
Greek civilization, 2nd century b.C. Marble slab depicting priest and priestess in ritual attitude

Etruscan civilization. Fragment of a vase depicting a laurel coronation

Burial mask of gold, lapislazuli, obsidian and turquoises of pharaoh Nebkheperura Tutankhamen (1341-1323 B. C)
Egyptian civilization. Burial mask of gold, lapislazuli, obsidian and turquoises of pharaoh Nebkheperura Tutankhamen (1341-1323 b.C), Dynasty XVIII, New Kingdom (1551-712 b.C.)

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"Embracing the Timeless Traditions: A Glimpse into Diverse Ceremonies Around the World" From the mystical allure of monks lighting khom loy candles and lanterns during the enchanting Loi Krathong festival, to the mesmerizing sight of a snake charmer coaxing a slithering serpent from its basket with his flute-like instrument - traditional ceremonies captivate our senses and transport us to different realms. In Paris, France, amidst Europe's cultural tapestry, we find ourselves immersed in an age-old Jewish tradition as a Torah scroll is carefully unfurled. Its delicate parchment whispers stories of faith and resilience that have stood the test of time. Traveling back in time to 1790 Japan through a captivating woodblock print, we encounter a young woman frozen in elegance. The intricate details on this artwork reflect not only artistic mastery but also serve as a window into ancient customs and societal norms. Journeying further eastward to Gujarat, India's Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park - designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site - we witness pilgrims offering burning coals at Kalika Shakti Peeth Pavagadh Temple. This sacred act symbolizes devotion and spiritual purification within Hindu traditions. Delving into biblical history depicted by Gustave Doré's illustrations from "The Dore Bible, " we are transported to Jerusalem where Cyrus humbly presents vases for the Second Temple. This poignant scene reminds us of humanity's enduring quest for divine connection across generations. Celebrations take on vibrant hues at Gajan festivities where face painting becomes an art form itself. Amidst joyous revelry, communities come together to honor deities while adorning their faces with intricate designs that embody both spirituality and creativity. Japanese woodblocks bring Kabuki actors alive on paper; their dramatic expressions capturing centuries-old theatrical performances that continue to enthrall audiences today. These prints serve as a testament to the enduring power of art in preserving cultural heritage.