Wisdom Collection (page 2)

Lincoln Memorial, Washington D. C. United States of America, North America
Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C. United States of America, North America

Stone Buddha rock carvings, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, Asia

USA, Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia Mydas); Hawaii

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Solomon - Illustration by Gustave Dore (1832-1883) for The Bible (1866)
PCT4285068 Solomon - Illustration by Gustave Dore (1832-1883) for The Bible (1866) - by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info)

The Chinese Emperor receives a Mission (litho)
8661057 The Chinese Emperor receives a Mission (litho) by Burton, H. M. (20th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chinese Emperor receives a Mission)

Christ in the Temple (colour litho)
8668085 Christ in the Temple (colour litho) by Lawson, John (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ in the Temple)

Wisdom in the pulpit (engraving)
3479575 Wisdom in the pulpit (engraving); (add.info.: Wisdom in the pulpit. A pulpit is a raised enclosed platform in a church or chapel from which the preacher delivers a sermon)

Jacob Brill, 1725 (engraving)
2603642 Jacob Brill, 1725 (engraving); (add.info.: Jacob Brill (1639 - 1700) Dutch philosopher and follower of Spinoza. engraving from "Icones Virorum" by Friedrich Roth - Scholtz

Fukurokuju, Japanese god of wisdom, wealth, long life and happiness, with a turtle, one of his associated animals
528379 Fukurokuju, Japanese god of wisdom, wealth, long life and happiness, with a turtle, one of his associated animals. One of Japan's seven lucky gods

Letter S: WISDOM is a rare good and wants to be conquered, nefaste is his rival: it is called SOTTISE
DUV4206642 Letter S: WISDOM is a rare good and wants to be conquered, nefaste is his rival: it is called SOTTISE. Engraving in " ABC. Alphabet of good advice and mistakes to avoid". Ch

Historical print from the 19th century, a page from the Babylonian Talmud, Mishnah
IMB4842671 Historical print from the 19th century, a page from the Babylonian Talmud, Mishnah, a script from the collected religious legal traditions of Rabbinic Judaism; (add.info)

Engraving of Ernst Haeckel German zoologist (engraving)
2603998 Engraving of Ernst Haeckel German zoologist (engraving); (add.info.: Ernst Haeckel (1834 - 1919) German zoologist and evolutionist

Engraving of Edward Kelley - English astrologer (engraving)
2603955 Engraving of Edward Kelley - English astrologer (engraving); (add.info.: Edward Kelley or Kelly (active 1575) English astrologer and alchemist. Assistant to John Dee

Egypt, Cairo: The Sheikh of Egypt before the Pyramid of Giseh, 1890
LUX4801259 Egypt, Cairo: The Sheikh of Egypt before the Pyramid of Giseh, 1890; (add.info.: Egypt, Cairo: The Sheikh of Egypt before the Pyramid of Giseh, 1890); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Wisdom in the pulpit (engraving)
3479576 Wisdom in the pulpit (engraving); (add.info.: The Church failing to speak out against injustice.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Cathedral of Tarragona (Catalonia, Spain). Detail of one of the chapiters in the cloister
3499716 Cathedral of Tarragona (Catalonia, Spain). Detail of one of the chapiters in the cloister. The Three Wise Kings receive the notice of an angel.; (add.info.: Romanesque period. Century XII)

Charlemagne showing his courtiers the value of his sheepskin cloak (engraving)
8626241 Charlemagne showing his courtiers the value of his sheepskin cloak (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630791 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630758 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Visit of the Queen of Sheba to King Solomon (colour litho)
8661450 The Visit of the Queen of Sheba to King Solomon (colour litho) by Poynter, Edward John (1836-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Visit of the Queen of Sheba to King Solomon)

Yoga position. Painted miniature, in a Mughal painting book, 17th century, Indian art
AIS5388736 Yoga position. Painted miniature, in a Mughal painting book, 17th century, Indian art.; Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana, Venice, Italy.

Water Blackbird, (tempera, watercolour and pastel on paper laid on board)
650530 Water Blackbird, (tempera, watercolour and pastel on paper laid on board) by Reiss, Winold (1886-1953); 76.1x55.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Water Blackbird. Winold Reiss (1886-1953)

The Finding in the Temple, c.1920 (stained glass)
8714201 The Finding in the Temple, c.1920 (stained glass) by Mayer, Franz (1848-1926); (add.info.: Stained Glass built 1920s. Glass by Franz Meyer Germany)

Christ among the Doctors of the faith. Strasbourg cathedral (stained glass)
8711511 Christ among the Doctors of the faith. Strasbourg cathedral (stained glass); (add.info.: Strasbourg Cathedral. Stained glass)

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British antiquite (pre-Roman period, before 1st century): an Irish sage and a heraldic bard wearing his harp - Forte
FLO4608234 British antiquite (pre-Roman period, before 1st century): an Irish sage and a heraldic bard wearing his harp - Forte water by Robert Havell (1793-1878)

Illustration of the Goddess Athena
3077677 Illustration of the Goddess Athena; (add.info.: Illustration of the Greek Goddess Athena. Athena is Goddess of Wisdom and War. Dated 19th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Portrait of John Ericsson (1803 - 1889)
2603995 Portrait of John Ericsson (1803 - 1889); (add.info.: John Ericsson (1803 - 89) Swedish - born American engineer and inventor. Designed ironclad warship 'Monitor'. Wood engraving).

President Cleveland holding an axe labelled 'Political Wisdom', 1896
1576826 President Cleveland holding an axe labelled 'Political Wisdom', 1896; (add.info.: Pioneer Cleveland' President Cleveland standing on the right)

Red-figure Apulian Bell-crater the rehearsal for the Judgement of Paris: Hermes with Aphrodite, Athena and Hera
AMO278895 Red-figure Apulian Bell-crater the rehearsal for the Judgement of Paris: Hermes with Aphrodite, Athena and Hera, c.375-350 BC (ceramic); 37 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630789 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630740 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Herm of Pittacus, 2nd century AD, copy of an original portrait statue of the 4th century BC (marble)
6384293 Herm of Pittacus, 2nd century AD, copy of an original portrait statue of the 4th century BC (marble); Palazzo Massimo alle Terme & Museum, Rome, Lazio, Italy; (add.info.: Herm of Pittacus)

The Greek Goddess Athena
5307213 The Greek Goddess Athena.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Greek Goddess Athena. Athena, the Goddess of wisdom, handicraft, and strategic war. Dated 19th century)

Engraving of Ernst Haeckel German zoologist
2603997 Engraving of Ernst Haeckel German zoologist; (add.info.: Ernst Haeckel (1834 - 1919) German zoologist and evolutionist. Recapitulation theory "Ontology recapitulates phylogeny"

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630700 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630695 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wotan (Odin) god of wisdom, poetry and war. At top left hiss daughter Brunhilder
537952 Wotan (Odin) god of wisdom, poetry and war. At top left hiss daughter Brunhilder, foremost of the Valkyries carries a wounded warrior to Valhalla

The Path of Life (colour litho)
8663330 The Path of Life (colour litho) by Hudson, Gwynedd M. (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Path of Life. As he goes on the path brightens until it leads into the perfect day)

The Fruits of Wisdom (colour litho)
8663329 The Fruits of Wisdom (colour litho) by Hudson, Gwynedd M. (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fruits of Wisdom. The speech of the righteous is pleasing)

Diogenes and Plato (litho)
8660749 Diogenes and Plato (litho) by Titus, C. (fl.1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diogenes and Plato. Many sharp wordy combats were waged between the philosopher Diogenes and Plato)

The Boy Hideyoshi hawking Faggots of Wood in the Streets (litho)
8661185 The Boy Hideyoshi hawking Faggots of Wood in the Streets (litho) by Tyndale, Walter Frederick Roofe (1856-1943); Private Collection; (add.info)

The fool who sells wisdom: La Fontaine's fable, 19th century (engraving)
PCT4269323 The fool who sells wisdom: La Fontaine's fable, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); (add.info.: The fool who sells wisdom)

Chinese carved statuette, 18th century (nephrite)
BGD112331 Chinese carved statuette, 18th century (nephrite); Irkutsk Museum, Russia; © Leonid Bogdanov.

Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving)
8638769 Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving) by Bennett, Charles Henry (1828-67) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving)
8638759 Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving) by Bennett, Charles Henry (1828-67) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630730 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Wisdom: A Journey through Time and Cultures" In the grand halls of King Solomon's palace, the Queen of Sheba embarked on a quest for wisdom. Her visit to this wise ruler symbolized the pursuit of knowledge that transcends borders and time. Across distant lands, great thinkers like Buddha, Laotzu, and Confucius imparted their profound teachings. Their words echoed through generations, guiding seekers towards enlightenment and understanding. Through artistry, William John Wainwright depicted the Parable Of The Wise And Foolish Virgins. This timeless tale reminds us to be prepared in life's uncertainties and embrace wisdom when it comes knocking at our door. Norman Wisdom may have brought laughter to many with his comedic genius but even he recognized the value in his craft. His work under Rank Studios showcased how intelligence can be woven into entertainment. The Netherlandish Proverbs illustrated in a village landscape painted by unknown artists revealed the depth hidden within everyday scenes. Each proverb offered nuggets that resonated with people from all walks of life. As twilight settled over Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal prayer flags fluttered gently in the breeze. These colorful symbols carried prayers for peace and enlightenment - a testament to humanity's collective yearning for wisdom. Odin, Norse God of wisdom, poetry, war, and agriculture embodied an ancient belief system where knowledge was revered as divine power. His line engraving serves as a reminder that true wisdom encompasses various aspects of life. Sigmund Freud's sepia photograph captured not only his likeness but also his intellectual prowess as he delved into the depths of human psychology. He challenged conventional thinking while expanding our understanding of ourselves. Greek poets and philosophers left an indelible mark on civilization with their profound insights into love, truth, beauty – all facets encompassing human existence. Their words continue to inspire seekers on their quest for wisdom.