Wisdom Collection (page 7)

Qahatika Girl, c. 1907 (large format photogravure)
1766832 Qahatika Girl, c.1907 (large format photogravure) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Qahatika Girl. Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952)

Esipermi-Comanche, 1907 (sepia photogravure)
985768 Esipermi-Comanche, 1907 (sepia photogravure) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Esipermi-Comanche)

An idle hour - A moment of tranquility: Piegan Indians sitting on the edge of a body of water
PCT4263767 An idle hour - A moment of tranquility: Piegan Indians sitting on the edge of a body of water. Photo taken from volume 6 of the encyclopedia published by Edward S

The Old Cheyenne, 1907 (sepia photogravure)
985679 The Old Cheyenne, 1907 (sepia photogravure) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Cheyenne. Plate 672 from the book The North American Indian')

Salomons judgement (Le jugement de Salomon). Francois Pourbus l'Aine, Frans Pourbus de Oudere
6262188 Salomons judgement (Le jugement de Salomon). Francois Pourbus l'Aine, Frans Pourbus de Oudere. 16th century (oil on wood) by Pourbus, Frans I (1545-81); Cathedrale de Notre-Dame, Tournai

Minerva Slaying Discord (oil on canvas)
471260 Minerva Slaying Discord (oil on canvas) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 63.9x50 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Altarpiece of the Guild of the Minters, 1602 (oil on panel)
704032 Altarpiece of the Guild of the Minters, 1602 (oil on panel) by Vos, Maarten de (1532-1603); Church of St. Andrew, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders, photo Hugo Maertens

Allegory of the Court of Justice of Gedele in Ghent, c. 1627-28 (oil on canvas)
LAF470994 Allegory of the Court of Justice of Gedele in Ghent, c.1627-28 (oil on canvas) by Rombouts, Theodor (1597-1637); 435x382 cm; Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent

Mercator and Ortelius (oil on canvas)
471368 Mercator and Ortelius (oil on canvas) by Bellemans, Jozef (Joseph) (1816-88); 175x144 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

The Education of Mary, c. 1630-35 (oil on canvas)
471135 The Education of Mary, c.1630-35 (oil on canvas) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 194x140 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Altarpiece of the Guild of Minters, 1602 (oil on panel)
471130 Altarpiece of the Guild of Minters, 1602 (oil on panel) by Vos, Maarten de (1532-1603); 253x388 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

Portrait of Peter Gillis (oil on panel)
471118 Portrait of Peter Gillis (oil on panel) by Massys or Matsys, Quentin (c.1466-1530); 59x46 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

The Fool Who Despises Wisdom, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308556 The Fool Who Despises Wisdom, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Fool Who Turns Away From Wisdom Again, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308496 The Fool Who Turns Away From Wisdom Again, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Un ermite (A Hermit). Un vieillard, a la barbe et aux cheveux blancs, marche, courbe sur sa canne
FIA5333449 Un ermite (A Hermit). Un vieillard, a la barbe et aux cheveux blancs, marche, courbe sur sa canne, sur la rive d un lac

Confucius, 1830 (aquatint)
7272479 Confucius, 1830 (aquatint) by Ferrario, Giulio (1767-1847); (add.info.: CONFUCIUS (551 BC/479 BC) Chinese philosopher and politician

Head of a Philosopher, 1758-64 (oil on canvas)
5860066 Head of a Philosopher, 1758-64 (oil on canvas) by Tiepolo, Giandomenico (Giovanni Domenico) (1727-1804); 60.5--45.8 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Erfahrung (colour litho)
3646183 Erfahrung (colour litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Erfahrung. Illustration for Munchner Fasching Ein Album by F von Reznicek (Albert Langen)

A man thinks he knows but a woman knows better, 1931 (colour litho) (see also 488210)
498211 A man thinks he knows but a woman knows better, 1931 (colour litho) (see also 488210) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Judgement of Solomon, illustration from a catechism, c. 1860 (colour litho)
CHT185951 The Judgement of Solomon, illustration from a catechism, c.1860 (colour litho) by Ronjat, Etienne Antoine Eugene (b.1822); Private Collection; (add.info)

Athena, from the series Twelve Muses and Goddesses, ca. 1542-45. Creator: Leon Davent
Athena, from the series Twelve Muses and Goddesses, ca. 1542-45

The Ten Great Disciples of Confucius (Komon jittetsu), from the series "A Set of Ten Fa... c. 1828
The Ten Great Disciples of Confucius (Komon jittetsu), from the series " A Set of Ten Famous Numbers for the Katsushika Circle (Katsushikaren meisu juban)", c. 1828

The Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove (Chikurin shichiken), from the series "A Set of Ten... c. 1828
The Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove (Chikurin shichiken), from the series " A Set of Ten Famous Numbers for the Katsushika Circle (Katsushikaren meisu juban)", c. 1828

Profile of a King. Creator: Viet Chu
Profile of a King

Elephant Matriarch. Creator: Viet Chu
Elephant Matriarch

Wolf Robe (b. 1841) 1909 (b / w photo)
PNP245349 Wolf Robe (b.1841) 1909 (b/w photo) by Gill, DeLancey W. (1859-1940); Private Collection; Peter Newark Western Americana

Looking Backward - Wiripine Ninia, a Ngatiawa Chieftainess, 1917 (oil on canvas laid on board)
828356 Looking Backward - Wiripine Ninia, a Ngatiawa Chieftainess, 1917 (oil on canvas laid on board) by Goldie, Charles Frederick (1870-1947); 22.8x17.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Wise (meditating). Drawing by Hobben. 16th century
LSE4076694 The Wise (meditating). Drawing by Hobben. 16th century. by Hobben, (16th century); Bibliotheque des Beaux-Arts, Paris, France; (add.info.: The Wise (meditating). Drawing by Hobben

The Fishermans Tale, 1887 (oil on canvas)
656962 The Fishermans Tale, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Smith, Carlton Alfred (1853-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fishermans Tale. Carlton Alfred Smith (1853-1946). Oil on canvas

Proverbs Improved: None But The Brave Deserve The Fair (colour litho)
6025793 Proverbs Improved: None But The Brave Deserve The Fair (colour litho) by May, Grace H. (fl.1900-05); Private Collection; (add.info.: None But The Brave Deserve The Fair)

Proverbs Improved: Coming Events Cast Their Shadows Before (colour litho)
6025772 Proverbs Improved: Coming Events Cast Their Shadows Before (colour litho) by May, Grace H. (fl.1900-05); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coming Events Cast Their Shadows Before)

Proverbs Improved: It Takes Two To Make A Quarrel (colour litho)
6025792 Proverbs Improved: It Takes Two To Make A Quarrel (colour litho) by May, Grace H. (fl.1900-05); Private Collection; (add.info.: It Takes Two To Make A Quarrel)

Proverbs Improved: All Is Not Gold That Glitters (colour litho)
6025785 Proverbs Improved: All Is Not Gold That Glitters (colour litho) by May, Grace H. (fl.1900-05); Private Collection; (add.info.: All Is Not Gold That Glitters)

Proverbs Improved: Half A Loaf Is Better Than No Bread (colour litho)
6025777 Proverbs Improved: Half A Loaf Is Better Than No Bread (colour litho) by May, Grace H. (fl.1900-05); Private Collection; (add.info.: Half A Loaf Is Better Than No Bread)

"Le christ parmi les docteurs"(Christ among the Doctors) Peinture de Camillo Filippi (1500-1574)
FIA5388566 " Le christ parmi les docteurs" (Christ among the Doctors) Peinture de Camillo Filippi (1500-1574) Oil on wood 1550 Dim 47x33 cm Musei Capitolini, Rome by Filippi

The apotheosis of the Republic of Genes with the Allegory of Divine Knowledge (in the center) On top
LRI4696007 The apotheosis of the Republic of Genes with the Allegory of Divine Knowledge (in the center) On top, Liguria distributes tresors to the Provinces

Portraits of Abu Ma shar (Albumasar) and Ptolemy, 1501-03 (monochrome fresco)
6262987 Portraits of Abu Ma shar (Albumasar) and Ptolemy, 1501-03 (monochrome fresco) by Signorelli, Luca (c.1450-1523) (workshop of); Museo dell Opera del Duomo (MODO), Orvieto, Umbria

The South wind brings wet weather... (litho)
6005966 The South wind brings wet weather... (litho) by Billinghurst, Percy James (1871-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: The South wind brings wet weather)

Portraits of Homer and Virgil, 1501-03 (monochrome fresco)
6262969 Portraits of Homer and Virgil, 1501-03 (monochrome fresco) by Signorelli, Luca (c.1450-1523) (workshop of); Museo dell Opera del Duomo (MODO), Orvieto, Umbria

The Fool Who Sold Wisdom (Collection 2, Book 9, fable 8) -engraving from "A Hundred Fables of La
XEE4161886 The Fool Who Sold Wisdom (Collection 2, Book 9, fable 8) -engraving from " A Hundred Fables of La Fontaine" Illustrated by Percy J

Portrait of Abu Ma shar (Albumasar), 1501-03 (monochrome fresco)
6262984 Portrait of Abu Ma shar (Albumasar), 1501-03 (monochrome fresco) by Signorelli, Luca (c.1450-1523) (workshop of); Museo dell Opera del Duomo (MODO), Orvieto, Umbria

Portrait of Ptolemy, 1501-03 (monochrome fresco)
6262982 Portrait of Ptolemy, 1501-03 (monochrome fresco) by Signorelli, Luca (c.1450-1523) (workshop of); Museo dell Opera del Duomo (MODO), Orvieto, Umbria, Italy; (add.info.: Alberi Library)

Portrait of Homer, 1501-03 (monochrome fresco)
6262978 Portrait of Homer, 1501-03 (monochrome fresco) by Signorelli, Luca (c.1450-1523) (workshop of); Museo dell Opera del Duomo (MODO), Orvieto, Umbria, Italy; (add.info.: Alberi Library)

Portrait of Ovid, 1501-03 (monochrome fresco)
6262975 Portrait of Ovid, 1501-03 (monochrome fresco) by Signorelli, Luca (c.1450-1523) (workshop of); Museo dell Opera del Duomo (MODO), Orvieto, Umbria, Italy; (add.info.: Alberi Library)

Proverbs Improved: While The Cat Is Away The Mice Will Play (colour litho)
6025787 Proverbs Improved: While The Cat Is Away The Mice Will Play (colour litho) by May, Grace H. (fl.1900-05); Private Collection; (add.info.: While The Cat Is Away The Mice Will Play)

Proverbs Improved: Faint Heart Ne er Won Fair Lady (colour litho)
6025780 Proverbs Improved: Faint Heart Ne er Won Fair Lady (colour litho) by May, Grace H. (fl.1900-05); Private Collection; (add.info.: Faint Heart Ne er Won Fair Lady)

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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.