Crowning Collection (#14)

George VI is crowned with St. Edwards Crown on the day of his coronation, 1937
George VI is crowned with St. Edwards Crown on the day of his coronation at Westminster Abbey, 1937. From The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. [Odhams Press Ltd. London, 1937]

The Coronation of the Virgin, c1430-1432 (1870). Artist: Monvoisin
The Coronation of the Virgin, c1430-1432 (1870). After the painting by Fra Angelico in the collection of the Louvre. A print from Les Chef D oeuvre de la Peinture Italienne by Paul Mantz, Paris, 1870

Napoleon crowns Empress Josephine, Notre Dame, Paris, 2nd December 1804 (1882-1884). In 1799 Napoleon led a coup to overthrow the government, the Directory

The coronation of the master of the Girdlers Company, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

The coronation of Emperor Sigismund (1368-1437) by Pope Eugene IV, 15th century (1849). Sigismund was crowned in 1433. A 19th century version based on a 15th century bronze bas-relief in the church

The coronation of King Charles V of France (1337-1380), 14th century (1849). Artist: A Bisson
The coronation of King Charles V of France (1337-1380), 14th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original manuscript illustration in Chroniques de Froissart, volume IV

The Scourging of Christ, 1568, (1937). Artist: Martino Rota
The Scourging of Christ, 1568, (1937). A print from Titian Paintings and Drawings, introduction by Hans Tietze, Phaidon Press, Vienna, 1937

King Henry II (1133-1189), 1793. Artist: Saunders
King Henry II (1133-1189), 1793. Henry is seen here after having his son crowned king and serving the first dish to his table. Henry ruled as King of England from 1154 to 1189

The Virgin crowned by two Angels, c1515 (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer
The Virgin crowned by two Angels, c1515 (1906). From Durer Des Meisters Gemalde Kupferstiche und Holzschnitte in 471 Abbildungen [Stuttgart und Leipzig, Deutsch Verlags-Ansalt, 1906]

The Crowning with Thorns, c1542, (1937). Artist: Titian
The Crowning with Thorns, c1542, (1937). A print from Titian Paintings and Drawings, introduction by Hans Tietze, Phaidon Press, Vienna, 1937. Found in the collection of the Louvre, Paris, France

Coronation of Charles V, King of France, 14th century, (1870). Artist: Franz Kellerhoven
Coronation of Charles V, King of France, 14th century, (1870). A 19th century illustration after a miniature in Froissarts Chronicles in the collection of the Bibliotheque Imperiale, Paris

Coronation of the Emperor Sigismund by Pope Eugene IV, 15th century, (1870). A 19th century illustration after a bas-relief on one of the Bronze Gates of St Peter s, Rome

Aristodemus, being elected King of Crete, is crowned by the venerable Sages, 1777. Artist: W Walker
Aristodemus, being elected King of Crete, is crowned by the venerable Sages, 1777. A plate from The Copper-Plate Magazine or A Monthly Treasure, London, 1777

Fireworks on the occasion of the coronation of Anna Ioannovna on April 30, 1730, 1730. Artist: Anonymous
Fireworks on the occasion of the coronation of Anna Ioannovna on April 30, 1730, 1730. Found in the collection of Russian State Historical Library, Moscow

Christ crowning Emperor Constantine VII, 945. Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

The Coronation of Marie de Medici, 1622. Artist: Peter Paul Rubens
The Coronation of Marie de Medici, 1622. Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The crowning of Tsarina Maria Alexandrovna of Russia, Moscow, 1856. Artist: Mihaly Zichy
The crowning of Tsarina Maria Alexandrovna of Russia, Moscow, 1856. The coronation of Emperor Alexander II (1818-1881) and Empress Maria Alexandrovna (1824-1880)

The Coronation of the Virgin, c1503. Artist: Bernardino Pinturicchio
The Coronation of the Virgin, c1503

The Crowning of the Virgin (Oddi Altar), 1502-1503. Artist: Raphael
The Crowning of the Virgin (Oddi Altar), 1502-1503. The altarpiece combines two scenes common in Quattrocento iconography

Miklos Zrinyi, heroic Croatian / Hungarian general, late 16th century
Miklos Zrinyi, heroic Croatian/Hungarian general, late 16th century. Miklos Zrinyi (Nicolas Zrinski) (1518-1566) was besieged in Szigeth by Suleyman the Magnificent and his army of 65, 000 men

A mosaic of Christ crowning Roger II, 12th century
A mosaic of Christ crowning Roger II, the Norman King of Sicily, in the church of La Martorana in Palermo, 12th century

Napoleon Bonaparte is crowned Emperor Napoleon I, 2nd December, 1804, 19th century

Orb of Tsar Boris Godunov of Russia
The orb which belongs among a set of gifts, brought to Tsar Boris Godunov in 1604 by the Great Embassy of Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor

Coronation of King George V, crowning ceremony 1911
Photograph showing King George V seated on a thrown that was specially built for the occasion, Princess Mary, Prince Albert, Prince Henry and Prince George are seen in the box jut behind the King

Coronation of King George V, arrival at Westminister Abbey
Thunder of the cannon in Hyde Park, to signal of the arrival of (to be) King George V and Queen Mary to Westminister Abbey signed from the roof of the Abbey at eight minutes to eleven

Coronation of Queen Victoria, Westminster Abbey, London
Coronation of Queen Victoria at Westminster Abbey, London, on 28 June 1838. 1838

Homer / Crowned / Laurels
HOMER Blind Greek poet crowned with laurels in celebration of his Iliad and Odyssey Date: 9th - 8th Century BC

Jean Racine / Huyot / Didot
JEAN RACINE the French dramatist is led forward by his muse and Melpomene to be crowned by Immortality Date: 1639 - 1699

Coronation, Climax to Pageantry 1937
Their Majesties crowned and Inthroned. The splendor of the Interior of Westminster Abbey during the crowning of king George VI

The Queen Mother by J A Campbell
Promotional postcard for The Queen Mother by J. A. Campbell. First produced at the Junction Theatre, Manchester, 30th October 1912 and Elephant & Castle Theatre, 1st September 1913. Artist: E

Coronation of King George V 1911
King George Vs Coronation on the 22 June 1911, at Westminster Abbey, London, the Archbishop of Canterbury the most Reverend Randall Davidson placing the Crown of St. Edward on the Kings head

Fanning hair to add strength and beauty
Edwardian beauty routine for the hair - using a fan to waft strength and beauty into ones locks! Date: 1904

Small hats featured in the Deauville season, 1927
Crowning touches with small hats featured in the Deauville season, 1927 worn by Lady Louis Mountbatten, Princess de Faucigny-Lucinge, Mme Maria Kousnezoff

Queen Mary being crowned. Date: 1911

Captain James Cook -- an allegory
Captain James Cook (1728-1779), explorer. An allegory, showing Neptune raising him up to Immortality, a Genius crowning him with a Wreath of Oak, and Fame introducing him to History

Ceremony of crowning of King George V
Archbishop of Canterbury placing the crown on King George Vs head, in Westminster Abbey. 22 June 1911

Ceremony of crowning of King Edward VII
The Archbishop of Canterbury placing the crown on King Edward VII head, in Westminster Abbey. 9 August 1902

Crowning of Queen Alexandra
Queen Alexandra being crowned by the Archbishop of York. Date: 9 August 1902

Filming the 1937 Coronation
A diagrammatic drawing by Douglas Macpherson of the window constructed behind the tomb of St Aymer de Valence in the Abbey sanctuary

The Royal children watch the 1937 Coronation
A drawing specially made for The Sphere showing Princess Elizabeth (the future Queen Elizabeth II) and Princess Margaret Rose in the Royal box with their grandmother

Crowning of a King & Queen in the Liber Regalis
One of the four illuminations in the Liber Regalis, a guide to the Coronation ceremony following the details of the Fourth Recension from the 14th century

Crowning of King George V
The crowning of King George V during his 1911 Coronation. Date: 1911

Siege of Gibraltar - 5
An allegory of the Great Siege of Gibraltar : Fame crowning General St George Augustus Eliott with the Wreath of Immortality. Date: 1782

Crowning Thorns ca 1520-30 Pen brown ink paper washed pink
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Crowning Thorns Passion Christ ca 1623 Engraving
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Crowning Thorns Fall Salvation Mankind Life Passion
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Nymph Immortality Attended Loves Crowning Bust
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Crowning Thorns Passion Christ 1597 Engraving
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