Crown Of Leaves Collection

Adoration of the Golden Calf, 1633-34 (oil on panel)
LRI4650373 Adoration of the Golden Calf, 1633-34 (oil on panel) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); 154x214 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; Luisa Ricciarini; French, out of copyright

Portrait of the Roman Emperor Domitian (Titus flavius domitianus) (51-96
JLJ4585783 Portrait of the Roman Emperor Domitian (Titus flavius domitianus) (51-96) Painting by Domenico Fetti (1589-1623) 17th century Sun

V: Letter V vegetale - Young woman with a vegetable crown on her head, holding a vase on her head, two girls
DUV4221630 V: Letter V vegetale - Young woman with a vegetable crown on her head, holding a vase on her head, two girls, a rotunda in the background of the decor - Art Nouveau Alphabet - Fashion

First World War: Patriotic Map of France Inducing French Soldiers to Charge Sword in the Clear, 1915
LUX4744882 First World War: Patriotic Map of France Inducing French Soldiers to Charge Sword in the Clear, 1915; (add.info.: First World War - War 14-18 (1914-1918) - World War I (WWI or WW1)

Portrait of King James II (1633-1701), King of England and Scotland (James II King of England)
FLO4669818 Portrait of King James II (1633-1701), King of England and Scotland (James II King of England) - Handcoloured copperplate engraving by J

Portrait of King George I, 1660-1727, King of England, in laurel wreath, chainmail armour with an angry face depicted
FLO4669839 Portrait of King George I, 1660-1727, King of England, in laurel wreath, chainmail armour with an angry face depicted on the chest. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by J

Man and woman native to the harbour of Dorei, Papua
JAB4121689 Man and woman native to the harbour of Dorei, Papua.; (add.info.: Man and woman native to the harbour of Dorei, Papua.); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Letter W: Wolfram, in " Tannhauser", opera (created in 1845) by Richard Wagner (1813-1883)
DUV4208631 Letter W: Wolfram, in " Tannhauser", opera (created in 1845) by Richard Wagner (1813-1883). Men's Alphabet (Liebig) Serie S0369

France, Burgundy, Cote-d'Or (21), Dans le Parc Noisot de Fixin: Napoleon waking up to the immortalite
LUX4711764 France, Burgundy, Cote-d'Or (21), Dans le Parc Noisot de Fixin: Napoleon waking up to the immortalite (or Reveil de Napoleon) statue of Francois Rude (1784-1855)

Greek mythology: Calliope, muse of epic poesy and eloquence, with a crown and a tablet (or book)
FLO4679785 Greek mythology: Calliope, muse of epic poesy and eloquence, with a crown and a tablet (or book) - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf

Roman mythology: Ceres, goddess of agriculture, harvests and fertility, holding a sickle
FLO4679713 Roman mythology: Ceres, goddess of agriculture, harvests and fertility, holding a sickle and a bushel of wheat - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf

Greek mythology: a river deity, with a crown of leaves, holding an oar and seated on a jar pouring water - Eau forte by
FLO4679994 Greek mythology: a river deity, with a crown of leaves, holding an oar and seated on a jar pouring water - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf

British Antiquite (pre-Roman period, before 1st century): A Druid archi in a judge's costume
FLO4608240 British Antiquite (pre-Roman period, before 1st century): A Druid archi in a judge's costume, in front of an altar with the instruments of his function - Forte Water by Robert Havell

British antiquite (pre-Roman period, before 1st century): Druid costumes, a Druid archi with its crown of oak leaves
FLO4608220 British antiquite (pre-Roman period, before 1st century): Druid costumes, a Druid archi with its crown of oak leaves and a druid holding a cornan

Ceremony at a German tribal meeting. Men wearing wreaths, animal skins and antlers
FLO4704055 Ceremony at a German tribal meeting. Men wearing wreaths, animal skins and antlers. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of

Portrait of Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) by Gustave Dore, in the frontispiece of "Hell" (the Divine Comedie)
PCT4265408 Portrait of Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) by Gustave Dore, in the frontispiece of "Hell" (the Divine Comedie) illustrated by Gustave Dore. French edition of 1861

Crowns of the ancients: radial crowns 1, 2, laurel wreaths 3, 4, civic crown 5
FLO4575177 Crowns of the ancients: radial crowns 1, 2, laurel wreaths 3, 4, civic crown 5, Obsidionalis (for generals who delivered a town under siege) 6

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing class 1919 leaving with joy and courage to the front, 1918
LUX4740955 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing class 1919 leaving with joy and courage to the front, 1918; (add.info.: World War I - War 14-18 (1914-1918) - World War I (WWI or WW1)

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing French soldiers in uniform in the midst of thrush and tricolor ribbon
LUX4738939 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing French soldiers in uniform in the midst of thrush and tricolor ribbon, titled "le lily porte bon"

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a Gallic rooster standing on cannon 75, 1916
LUX4742903 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a Gallic rooster standing on cannon 75, 1916; (add.info.: First World War - War 14-18 (1914-1918) - World War I (WWI or WW1): France

Letter L: lansquenet, lance, lord, lion, laurels, letter, lantern. Unbreakable abecedary on canvas c.1900 (print)
DUV4216295 Letter L: lansquenet, lance, lord, lion, laurels, letter, lantern. Unbreakable abecedary on canvas c.1900 (print); 27x23.5 cm; (add.info.: Letter L: lansquenet, lance, lord, lion, laurels)

Minister of Education: child holding books and laurel wreaths. Series of 11 chromolithographs on a dore background
DUV4218284 Minister of Education: child holding books and laurel wreaths. Series of 11 chromolithographs on a dore background: The Ministers. Unknown printer and publisher. Around 1880

Ceremonial robes of knights of the Golden Fleece A, Order of the Garter B, Teutonic Knights C, D
FLO4644371 Ceremonial robes of knights of the Golden Fleece A, Order of the Garter B, Teutonic Knights C, D, and sword and wreath of Georg Hund von Wenkheim E, 1560-1600

Egyptian sacrificial priest and another priest with harp. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von
FLO4703430 Egyptian sacrificial priest and another priest with harp. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People

Two boy acolytes (Ramilli) carrying the equipment for an offering. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von
FLO4704783 Two boy acolytes (Ramilli) carrying the equipment for an offering. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of

Women with laurel wreath and fluttering mantles driving a Greek four-horse chariot
FLO4703874 Women with laurel wreath and fluttering mantles driving a Greek four-horse chariot. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of

Le Charivari, Satirique en N & B, 1872_12_13: News - Republican - Marianne,s Sebastien - Illustration by G Lafosse
ICA4871591 Le Charivari, Satirique en N & B, 1872_12_13: News - Republican - Marianne,s Sebastien - Illustration by G Lafosse (1840-1880); (add.info.: Le Charivari, Satirique en N & B)

Greek mythology: Terpsichore, muse of dance, with its attributes, a leaf crown
FLO4679803 Greek mythology: Terpsichore, muse of dance, with its attributes, a leaf crown and a lyre - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf

Greek mythology: Thalie, muse of comedy, with an ivy crown and its attributes
FLO4679773 Greek mythology: Thalie, muse of comedy, with an ivy crown and its attributes, a comic mask and a tambourine - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf

Greek mythology: Clio, muse of history, with its attributes, a laurel wreath
FLO4679755 Greek mythology: Clio, muse of history, with its attributes, a laurel wreath, the trumpet of renown and a scroll on which are redipped the recits of the pass - Eau forte by Jacques Louis

The duke. Assisted by his courtiers, the Duke is docked in the street by a beggar with her child asking for charity
FLO4675881 The duke. Assisted by his courtiers, the Duke is docked in the street by a beggar with her child asking for charity

Liberty for Kansas, an antislavery symbol during the Free Soil debates, 1850s
NWI4965510 Liberty for Kansas, an antislavery symbol during the Free Soil debates, 1850s.; (add.info.: Liberty for Kansas, an antislavery symbol during the Free Soil debates)

First World War: France, Photo by General Joffre with a drawing depicting France finding its two lost provinces, 1915
LUX4735522 First World War: France, Photo by General Joffre with a drawing depicting France finding its two lost provinces

A siren raises a laurel wreath in front of the hull of a ship rising from the ecomme - vignette
LEG4339178 A siren raises a laurel wreath in front of the hull of a ship rising from the ecomme - vignette, claims for the launch of the royal ship Roma (Italy), April 21

school at the end of the 19th century: a good student. Young laureat has prize distribution
PCT4264146 school at the end of the 19th century: a good student. Young laureat has prize distribution, laurel wreath and arms loads of books. Illustration by B

Coronation of Olympic Games champion in Ancient Greece, 19th century (engraving)
NWI4858040 Coronation of Olympic Games champion in Ancient Greece, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Coronation of Olympic Games champion in Ancient Greece)

Painting formerly exhibited at Villa Valmante in Marseille. Allegory of painting (?)
JEB4872652 Painting formerly exhibited at Villa Valmante in Marseille. Allegory of painting (?). Artwork of Pierre Victor Galland (1822-1892), dim 98x42 cm

Patriotic map showing France wearing muslin and a dragon helmet holding in his hands a sword on which medals rest
LUX4743730 Patriotic map showing France wearing muslin and a dragon helmet holding in his hands a sword on which medals rest

Portraits of the Roman Emperor Augustus (Augustus or Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus) (63 BC-14 AD)
NWI4913313 Portraits of the Roman Emperor Augustus (Augustus or Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus) (63 BC-14 AD) and his wife Livie (55 BC- 29 AD) (Livia Drusilla Augusta)

Basketweaver wearing a ricinium (short pallium) and a Greek dancer. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von
FLO4703675 Basketweaver wearing a ricinium (short pallium) and a Greek dancer. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of

Roman Lictor with fasces (hatchet) and a Roman man in tunic. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von
FLO4704604 Roman Lictor with fasces (hatchet) and a Roman man in tunic. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal

Calligraphic title page to Volume 1, Book 3, with one putto crowning a bust with a laurel wreath
FLO4704442 Calligraphic title page to Volume 1, Book 3, with one putto crowning a bust with a laurel wreath and another playing a lyre

Greek philosopher and Greek priest with offering bowl. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's
FLO4703772 Greek philosopher and Greek priest with offering bowl. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of

Italian costumes mid-15th century: a young man with a crown of leaves wears a rich embroidered tunic
FLO4643968 Italian costumes mid-15th century: a young man with a crown of leaves wears a rich embroidered tunic, gloves and boots with long spurs

Nathanael Richards, English dramatist and poet, fl. 1630-1654. Copperplate engraving from William Richard's
FLO4636878 Nathanael Richards, English dramatist and poet, fl. 1630-1654. Copperplate engraving from William Richard's Portraits Illustrating Granger's Biographical History of England

The flower fees, that of the olive, sleeping in a cotton cap, the night beauty
FLO4637940 The flower fees, that of the olive, sleeping in a cotton cap, the night beauty, the immortelle with a crown and a snake aureole, the myrtle in an old man

Red wine - 1920 advertising postcard
JAB4120264 Red wine - 1920 advertising postcard; (add.info.: Red wine - 1920 advertising postcard); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Reading exercises, morals, science, tales and fables, 1868 (engraving)
DUV4217301 Reading exercises, morals, science, tales and fables, 1868 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving by Francois Pannemaker (1822-1900)

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"Crown of Leaves: A Symbolic Journey Through Time" In this captivating collection of artworks, the theme of a "crown of leaves" emerges as a powerful symbol that transcends centuries and cultures. From the regal portrait of Roman Emperor Domitian to the enchanting depiction of Silene Satyre, father of Dionysus, these diverse pieces invite us into a world where nature intertwines with human destiny. The Oracle at Delphi engraving transports us to ancient Greece, where priestesses adorned themselves with crowns made from sacred laurel leaves. Their prophetic powers were revered by all who sought guidance in their turbulent lives. Similarly, Gaston de Foix Nemours stands tall in his countenance as he dons an emblematic crown amidst the tumultuous French army. As we delve deeper into history's tapestry, we encounter L'alsace Heureee; Defile des troupes francaises en Alsace - a vivid portrayal capturing the essence of victory and celebration. The soldiers proudly wear crowns woven from branches and leaves, signifying triumph over adversity. Religious devotion takes center stage in Leon Joseph Bonnat's painting depicting The Martyrdom of Saint Denis. Here, even in his final moments, Saint Denis wears a crown composed not only of thorns but also delicate foliage—a poignant reminder that martyrdom is intertwined with spiritual growth. Moving further back in time through frescoes and oil paintings showcasing crucifixions and martyrdoms alike, we witness how saints like Andrew and Erasmus bear their suffering with grace while still crowned by nature's bountiful offerings. Greek art reveals another facet as Cresus sits upon his throne on an Attic amphora—his royal status emphasized by an intricate leafy diadem adorning his head. This representation highlights how power can be both bestowed by man-made symbols and derived from our connection to nature itself.