Baton Collection (page 8)

Hendrik Swaardecroon 1718-1725 Portrait Hendrick Zwaardecroon
Hendrik Swaardecroon (1718-1725) Portrait of Hendrik Swaardecroon (Hendrick Zwaardecroon), Governor General of the Dutch East Indies, Portrait of Hendrik Swaardecroon (1667-1728)

Portrait Jeremias van Riemsdijk Governor-General
Portrait of Jeremias van Riemsdijk, Governor-General of the Dutch East India Company, Portrait of Jeremias van Riemsdijk (1712-77). Governor General (1775-77). Hip piece, standing to the left

Baron Gustaaf Willem van Imhoff 1743-1750 Portrait
Baron Gustaaf Willem van Imhoff (1743-1750) Portrait of Gustaaf Willem, Baron van Imhoff, Governor General of the Dutch East India Company, Portrait of Gustaaf Willem baron van Imhoff (1705-50)

Johannes Thedens 1741-1743 Portrait Governor-General
Johannes Thedens (1741-1743) Portrait of Johannes Thedens, Governor-General of the Dutch East India Company, Portrait of Johannes Thedens (1680-1748). Governor General (1741-43)

Diederik van Durven 1729-1730 Portrait Governor General
Diederik van Durven (1729-1730), Portrait of Diederik van Durven, Governor General of the Dutch East Indies, Portrait of Diederik van Durven (1676-1740). Governor General (1729-30)

Abraham Patras 1735-1737 Portrait Governor General
Abraham Patras (1735-1737), Portrait of Abraham Patras, Governor General of the Dutch East India Company, Portrait of Abraham Patras (1671-1737) Governor General (1735-37)

Adriaan Valckenier 1737-1741 Portrait Governor General
Adriaan Valckenier (1737-1741) Portrait of Adriaan Valckenier, Governor General of the Dutch East India Company, Portrait of Adriaan Valckenier (1695-1751). Governor General (1737-41)

Dirk van Cloon 1730-1735 Portrait Governor General
Dirk van Cloon (1730-1735), Portrait of Dirk van Cloon, Governor General of the Dutch East Indies, Portrait of Dirk van Cloon (1684-1735) Governor General (1730-35). Standing halfway to the right

Matthew de Haan 1725-1729 Portrait Governor-General
Matthew de Haan (1725-1729) Portrait of Matthew de Haan, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, Portrait of Mattheus de Haan (1663-1729). Governor General (1725-29)

Christopher van Swoll 1713-1718 Portrait Swol
Christopher van Swoll (1713-1718), Portrait of Christopher van Swoll (Swol, Zwol), Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, Portrait of Christopher van Swoll (1663-1718)

Abraham van Riebeeck 1709-1713 Portrait 1653-1713
Abraham van Riebeeck (1709-1713), Portrait of Abraham van Riebeeck (1653-1713). Governor General (1709-13). Standing, half-length, in oval, facing

Portrait Willem Arnold Alting Governor-General
Portrait of Willem Arnold Alting, Governor-General of the Dutch East India Company, Portrait of Willem Arnold Alting (1724-1800). Governor General (1780-97). Hip piece, standing to the right

Portrait Reinier de Klerk Governor-General Dutch East India Company
Portrait of Reinier de Klerk, Governor-General of the Dutch East India Company, Portrait of Reinier de Klerk (1710-80). Governor General (1777-80). Half-length, standing to the left

Jacob Mossel 1750-1761 Portrait Governor-General
Jacob Mossel (1750-1761) Portrait of Jacob Mossel, Governor-General of the Dutch East India Company, Portrait of Jacob Mossel (1704-61). Governor General (1750-61). Standing, hip, to the right

Portrait Johan Arnold Zoutman 1724-93 Vice Admiral
Portrait of Johan Arnold Zoutman, Johan Arnold Zoutman (1724-93), Vice Admiral, Vice Admiral. Knee standing with an admiral staff (or binoculars) in the right hand

Portrait Albrecht von Wallenstein Count Friedland
Portrait of Albrecht von Wallenstein, Count of Friedland, half-length. He is wearing armor and holding a staff of command in his right hand. In the background rocks

Portrait Hendrik Swaerdecroon governor-general
Portrait of Hendrik Swaerdecroon, governor-general of the Dutch East Indies, half-length. He is holding a command staff in his right hand

Portrait Christoffel van Swol Governor General
Portrait of Christoffel van Swol, Governor General of the Dutch East Indies, half-length. In his right hand he holds a command staff and he holds his left hand behind his back

Portrait Philip V Spain Members French royal family
Portrait of Philip V of Spain Members of the French royal family ( series title), Portrait of Philip V, king of Spain. He carries a chain with the Order of the Golden Fleece and holds command staff

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"Baton: A Symbol of Leadership, Harmony, and Triumph" In the enchanting world of music, a Dachshund choir gathers for a dress rehearsal. Led by their talented conductor Leonard Bernstein, these furry performers harmonize with precision and passion. The baton in his hand becomes an extension of his musical prowess, guiding the melodies to perfection. Centuries ago, another leader wielded the baton as a symbol of power and authority. Ladislaus I of Hungary or St. Ladislaus (Laszlo) ruled with strength and wisdom during the 11th century. Just like a conductor commanding an orchestra, he orchestrated peace and prosperity for his kingdom. But not all they are used in such serious contexts; some bring about laughter and playfulness. Picture this: skinny-dippers enjoying a game of strip tease card game while wearing theater suits - quite the unconventional sight. Yet even in jest, the baton takes center stage as it passes from one player to another. The significance of this emblematic object extends beyond entertainment realms. In sports history, Wilma Rudolph crossed the finish line at the 1960 Summer Olympic Games in Rome to win gold for her country in the 400-meter relay race. With every stride she took towards victory, her determination was mirrored by that small but mighty instrument held tightly within her grasp. Moving away from athletics but staying within performance arts is yet another use for this versatile tool – conducting orchestras on grand stages worldwide. Imagine an Austrian soldier donning uniform during World War I who finds solace amidst chaos by leading fellow soldiers through symphonies created solely by their weapons' sounds. Traveling back further into time brings us face-to-face with fierce Zulu warriors brandishing their spears – each warrior's weapon serving as both defense against enemies and a means to rally comrades together under one unified banner.