Wise Collection (page 5)

USA, Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia Mydas); Hawaii

Ladakhi Lady
Rajat Dhesi

Philoshoper 2
Nick Amanda

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)

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)
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

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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Orara Studio

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)

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)

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)

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)

Sage, Salvia acuminata, and wood sage, Salvia sylvestris. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration
FLO4667585 Sage, Salvia acuminata, and wood sage, Salvia sylvestris. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

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)

Tailors of Bristol City, wise, strong, and witty (colour litho)
8642520 Tailors of Bristol City, wise, strong, and witty (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tailors of Bristol City, wise, strong, and witty)

The Wise and the Foolish Virgins (colour litho)
8631694 The Wise and the Foolish Virgins (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wise and the Foolish Virgins)

The Song of Oleg the Wise (oil on canvas)
DSA148326 The Song of Oleg the Wise (oil on canvas) by Myasoyedov, J. G. (1881-1953); 40.5x63.3 cm; Odessa Fine Arts Museum, Ukraine; © Odesa Fine Arts Museum

Antonio Grambone

Unknown man, c19th century. Creator: Edvard Perseus
Unknown man, c19th century

Minerva. Creator: Johan Sylvius
Minerva, Unknown date

Minerva seated on a cloud. Creator: Jacob de Wit
Minerva seated on a cloud

King Charles XI's upbringing. Allegory, 1668. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
King Charles XI's upbringing. Allegory, 1668

Seated Baboon, New Kingdom (1550-1070 B.C.). Creator: Unknown
Seated Baboon, New Kingdom (1550-1070 B.C

Seated Statuette of the Goddess Neith, 711-323 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Seated Statuette of the Goddess Neith, 711-323 B.C

St Catherine Imploring Pope Gregory XI to Return from Avignon to Rome, early-mid 18th century. Creator: Marco Benefial
St Catherine Imploring Pope Gregory XI to Return from Avignon to Rome, early-mid 18th century. Catherine is persuading the Pope to return to Rome to end the Avignon Papacy

Mars and Minerva, c17th century. Creator: Unknown
Mars and Minerva, c17th century

Buddhist Deity Fudo, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Buddhist Deity Fudo, 19th century

Standing Ptah Figurine, Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (probably between 380-100 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Standing Ptah Figurine, Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (probably between 380-100 BCE)

The Buddhist Goddess Victorious Wisdom Tara (Jina-Prajna Tara), c.15th century. Creator: Unknown
The Buddhist Goddess Victorious Wisdom Tara (Jina-Prajna Tara), c.15th century

Old woman with child and chafing dish, 1734. Creator: Jacob de Wit
Old woman with child and chafing dish, 1734

Reclining Goat, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Reclining Goat, 19th century

Buddhist Jewel of Wisdom Carved with Mountain Pavilions, Mid- to late 19th century. Creator: Kaigyokusai Masatsugu
Buddhist Jewel of Wisdom Carved with Mountain Pavilions, Mid- to late 19th century

Goat Lying Down, 1645-1660. Creator: Jan Baptist Weenix
Goat Lying Down, 1645-1660

Haliaetus vocifer (African fish eagle), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Haliaetus vocifer (African fish eagle), 1777-1786

Terathopius ecaudatus (Batealeur), 1778. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Terathopius ecaudatus (Batealeur), 1778. Bird study: Bateleur (Terathopius Ecaudatus?, Determination uncertain, perhaps Gordon has only seen the bird from a distance; some characteristics are missing)

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"Wisdom in Different Forms: From the Three Wise Monkeys to Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise" In Japanese culture, the three wise monkeys symbolize a powerful message: "see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil. " Their wisdom lies in their ability to avoid negativity and focus on what truly matters. Imagine a guinea pig wearing glasses and a mortar board. Through digital manipulation, this adorable creature becomes an embodiment of knowledge and intelligence. It reminds us that wisdom can come from unexpected sources. Eric Morecambe and Ernie they were comedic geniuses who brought laughter to millions. Behind their hilarious acts lay years of dedication, rehearsals, and scriptwriting sessions. Their wit showcased a different kind of wisdom – the ability to bring joy into people's lives. The film "That Riviera Touch" captured Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise at Pinewood Studios in 1965. As they filmed scenes for this comedy masterpiece, they demonstrated how humor can be both cleverly crafted and intelligently delivered. Centuries ago, Nasreddin was known as a satirist during the Seljuq era. His stories contained hidden messages that challenged societal norms while imparting valuable lessons about life's complexities. Nasreddin's tales remind us that wisdom often hides within satire. "Netherlandish Proverbs, " an artwork illustrating various proverbs set against a village landscape backdrop, serves as visual wisdom passed down through generations. Each scene holds its own lesson – reminding us of the power of collective knowledge. Socrates is famously depicted in caricatures with his distinct features highlighting his philosophical prowess. He questioned everything around him to uncover deeper truths – proving that true wisdom lies not only in finding answers but also asking thought-provoking questions. The parable of the wise and foolish virgins painted by William John Wainwright tells a cautionary tale about preparedness for life's challenges.