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Background imageCrowning Collection: The coronation of Charlemagne, detail, 1511 (fresco) (detail of 3362155)

The coronation of Charlemagne, detail, 1511 (fresco) (detail of 3362155)
3362179 The coronation of Charlemagne, detail, 1511 (fresco) (detail of 3362155) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); (add.info.: Raphael's rooms)

Background imageCrowning Collection: Crowning of the Virgin, 'Madonna of Monteluce' 1505-25 (oil on wood)

Crowning of the Virgin, "Madonna of Monteluce" 1505-25 (oil on wood)
3362065 Crowning of the Virgin, "Madonna of Monteluce" 1505-25 (oil on wood) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) & Penni

Background imageCrowning Collection: Crowning of the Virgin, or Madonna of Monteluce, c. 1505-25 (oil on panel)

Crowning of the Virgin, or Madonna of Monteluce, c. 1505-25 (oil on panel)
701309 Crowning of the Virgin, or Madonna of Monteluce, c.1505-25 (oil on panel) by Penni, Giovanni Francesco (il Fattore) (c.1488-1528); 354x232 cm; Vatican Museums and Galleries

Background imageCrowning Collection: The Coronation of Charlemagne, Room of the Fire in the Borgo, 1511 (fresco)

The Coronation of Charlemagne, Room of the Fire in the Borgo, 1511 (fresco)
3362155 The Coronation of Charlemagne, Room of the Fire in the Borgo, 1511 (fresco) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Vatican Museums and Galleries

Background imageCrowning Collection: Coronation of Napoleon, France, 1804

Coronation of Napoleon, France, 1804
3784459 Coronation of Napoleon, France, 1804; (add.info.: Coronation of French emperor Napoleon I in Notre Dame, Paris. 2 December 1804 with Pope Pius VII and empress Josephine. N: 1769-1821)

Background imageCrowning Collection: Coronation of Harold as English King, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)

Coronation of Harold as English King, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR160100 Coronation of Harold as English King, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Background imageCrowning Collection: The Triumph of Frederik Hendrik, 1650-51 (oil on canvas)

The Triumph of Frederik Hendrik, 1650-51 (oil on canvas)
471165 The Triumph of Frederik Hendrik, 1650-51 (oil on canvas) by Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678); 146.5x157 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

Background imageCrowning Collection: Coronation of the Virgin (oil on canvas)

Coronation of the Virgin (oil on canvas)
715378 Coronation of the Virgin (oil on canvas) by Schut, Cornelius I (1597-1655); Church of St. Charles Borromeo, Antwerp, Belgium

Background imageCrowning Collection: Madonna Crowned by Angels (oil on panel)

Madonna Crowned by Angels (oil on panel)
490115 Madonna Crowned by Angels (oil on panel) by Master of the Embroidered Foliage (fl.1495-1500); Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Background imageCrowning Collection: The Coronation of the Virgin, 1350 (oil on panel)

The Coronation of the Virgin, 1350 (oil on panel)
LAF470815 The Coronation of the Virgin, 1350 (oil on panel) by Puccio di Simone, (14th century); 159.6x69 cm; Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Background imageCrowning Collection: Christ holding a crown at upper left and the Virgin receiving Saint Anne in Heaven at r... 1650-70

Christ holding a crown at upper left and the Virgin receiving Saint Anne in Heaven at r... 1650-70
Christ holding a crown at upper left and the Virgin receiving Saint Anne in Heaven at right, 1650-70

Background imageCrowning Collection: Plate 2: Portrait of Philip IV, King of Spain, being crowned; from Guillielmus Becanus s... 1636

Plate 2: Portrait of Philip IV, King of Spain, being crowned; from Guillielmus Becanus s... 1636
Plate 2: Portrait of Philip IV, King of Spain, being crowned; from Guillielmus Becanuss Serenissimi Principis Ferdinandi, Hispaniarum Infantis... 1636

Background imageCrowning Collection: Madonna in Glory Crowned by Angels (Schr. 1111c), 15th century. 15th century. Creator: Anon

Madonna in Glory Crowned by Angels (Schr. 1111c), 15th century. 15th century. Creator: Anon
Madonna in Glory Crowned by Angels (Schr. 1111c), 15th century

Background imageCrowning Collection: Placement of the Doctoral Biretta (oil on canvas)

Placement of the Doctoral Biretta (oil on canvas)
354823 Placement of the Doctoral Biretta (oil on canvas) by Martinez Anaya, Antonio (17th century); Universidad Complutense, Madrid, Spain; Index Fototeca

Background imageCrowning Collection: The Coronation of Dom Pedro I (1798-1834) as Emperor of Brazil, 1st December 1822

The Coronation of Dom Pedro I (1798-1834) as Emperor of Brazil, 1st December 1822
IND146585 The Coronation of Dom Pedro I (1798-1834) as Emperor of Brazil, 1st December 1822, engraved by Thierry Freres (engraving) by Debret, Jean Baptiste (1768-1848) (after); Biblioteca Nacional

Background imageCrowning Collection: Allegory of Love Conquering Lust (oil on canvas)

Allegory of Love Conquering Lust (oil on canvas)
1254388 Allegory of Love Conquering Lust (oil on canvas) by Garzi, Luigi (1638-1721); 75.7x62.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageCrowning Collection: Allegory of the Battle of Marengo (oil on canvas)

Allegory of the Battle of Marengo (oil on canvas)
XIR176685 Allegory of the Battle of Marengo (oil on canvas) by Callet, Antoine Francois (1741-1823); 98x130 cm; Chateau de Versailles, France

Background imageCrowning Collection: Histamenon (Coin) of Romanus III Argyrus with Christ Enthroned, 1028-34. Creator: Unknown

Histamenon (Coin) of Romanus III Argyrus with Christ Enthroned, 1028-34. Creator: Unknown
Histamenon (Coin) of Romanus III Argyrus with Christ Enthroned, 1028-34

Background imageCrowning Collection: Hyperpyron (Coin) of John II Comnenus, 1118-1143. Creator: Unknown

Hyperpyron (Coin) of John II Comnenus, 1118-1143. Creator: Unknown
Hyperpyron (Coin) of John II Comnenus, 1118-1143

Background imageCrowning Collection: Hyperpyron (Coin) of Andronicus II Palaeologus and Michael IX, 1282-1328. Creator: Unknown

Hyperpyron (Coin) of Andronicus II Palaeologus and Michael IX, 1282-1328. Creator: Unknown
Hyperpyron (Coin) of Andronicus II Palaeologus and Michael IX, 1282-1328

Background imageCrowning Collection: The Crowning of a Rose Queen at the Crystal Palace (engraving)

The Crowning of a Rose Queen at the Crystal Palace (engraving)
1044396 The Crowning of a Rose Queen at the Crystal Palace (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crowning of a Rose Queen at the Crystal Palace)

Background imageCrowning Collection: Fortune crowning the Merit, vault of the Room of the Little Dog, 1560-1561 (fresco)

Fortune crowning the Merit, vault of the Room of the Little Dog, 1560-1561 (fresco)
2632661 Fortune crowning the Merit, vault of the Room of the Little Dog, 1560-1561 (fresco) by Veronese, (Paolo Caliari) (1528-88); Villa Barbaro, Maser, Veneto, Italy; (add.info.: Maser)

Background imageCrowning Collection: The act of crowning during the ceremony of the Coronation of King George VI in Westminster Abbey

The act of crowning during the ceremony of the Coronation of King George VI in Westminster Abbey, London (colour litho)
5236330 The act of crowning during the ceremony of the Coronation of King George VI in Westminster Abbey, London (colour litho) by Brewer

Background imageCrowning Collection: The Supreme Moment of the Coronation Ceremony, the Archbishop of Canterbury crowning King Edward

The Supreme Moment of the Coronation Ceremony, the Archbishop of Canterbury crowning King Edward VII in Westminster
1601454 The Supreme Moment of the Coronation Ceremony, the Archbishop of Canterbury crowning King Edward VII in Westminster Abbey, 9 August 1902 (litho) by Begg

Background imageCrowning Collection: The crowning of a great career (litho)

The crowning of a great career (litho)
3623447 The crowning of a great career (litho) by Cowper, Max (1860-1911); Private Collection; (add.info.: The crowning of a great career)

Background imageCrowning Collection: The Imperial Wedding at St Petersburg (engraving)

The Imperial Wedding at St Petersburg (engraving)
1107980 The Imperial Wedding at St Petersburg (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Imperial Wedding at St Petersburg)

Background imageCrowning Collection: Apollo crowning Himself, 1781-82 (marble)

Apollo crowning Himself, 1781-82 (marble)
6343099 Apollo crowning Himself, 1781-82 (marble) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; (add.info.: Apollo che si incorona, 1781-2, di Antonio Canova (1757 - 1822)

Background imageCrowning Collection: Long Live his Imperial Majesty Emperor William I, illustration from A History of Germany by H. E

Long Live his Imperial Majesty Emperor William I, illustration from A History of Germany by H. E
STC232161 Long Live his Imperial Majesty Emperor William I, illustration from A History of Germany by H.E. Marshall, 1913 (colour litho) by Michael, Arthur C

Background imageCrowning Collection: Die Ewige Braut, plate 2, from the portfolio Lebenszeichen, pub

Die Ewige Braut, plate 2, from the portfolio Lebenszeichen, pub. 1908 in Berlin by Fritz Heyder Verlag
AFC232068 Die Ewige Braut, plate 2, from the portfolio Lebenszeichen, pub. 1908 in Berlin by Fritz Heyder Verlag by Fidus (Hugo Hoppener) (1868-1948); Private Collection

Background imageCrowning Collection: The coronation of Henry VII, 1485, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c

The coronation of Henry VII, 1485, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c. 1923 (litho)
STC373600 The coronation of Henry VII, 1485, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1923 (litho) by Stewart

Background imageCrowning Collection: The Procession of the Abbey to the Hall at the Coronation of Richard III and Anne of Warwick

The Procession of the Abbey to the Hall at the Coronation of Richard III and Anne of Warwick
STC360908 The Procession of the Abbey to the Hall at the Coronation of Richard III and Anne of Warwick, from The Illustrated London News, 1902 (litho) by Stewart

Background imageCrowning Collection: Portrait of King Henry VI of England, Henry of Windsor

Portrait of King Henry VI of England, Henry of Windsor
6337234 Portrait of King Henry VI of England, Henry of Windsor by Rundall, Mary Ann (d.1839) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of King Henry VI of England, Henry of Windsor)

Background imageCrowning Collection: The Crowning of the Queen of Holland (engraving)

The Crowning of the Queen of Holland (engraving)
1606416 The Crowning of the Queen of Holland (engraving) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crowning of the Queen of Holland)

Background imageCrowning Collection: The King of Prussia crowning himself in the Chapel of the Teutonic Order at Konigsberg (engraving)

The King of Prussia crowning himself in the Chapel of the Teutonic Order at Konigsberg (engraving)
2773669 The King of Prussia crowning himself in the Chapel of the Teutonic Order at Konigsberg (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCrowning Collection: Detail of the Coronation of the Virgin (oil on panel)

Detail of the Coronation of the Virgin (oil on panel)
XIR438813 Detail of the Coronation of the Virgin (oil on panel) by Martini, Francesco di Giorgio (1439-1502); Pinacoteca Nazionale, Siena, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Coronation of the Virgin; )

Background imageCrowning Collection: Ms Hunter 229 f. 46r Historiated initial D showing Samuel anointing David

Ms Hunter 229 f. 46r Historiated initial D showing Samuel anointing David, from the Hunterian Psalter, c
2975509 Ms Hunter 229 f.46r Historiated initial D showing Samuel anointing David, from the Hunterian Psalter, c.1170 (pen & ink and tempera on vellum) by English School

Background imageCrowning Collection: Coronation of Pope Nicholas V in 1447, 1448 (tempera on panel)

Coronation of Pope Nicholas V in 1447, 1448 (tempera on panel)
ALG430499 Coronation of Pope Nicholas V in 1447, 1448 (tempera on panel) by Italian School, (15th century); Archivio di Stato, Siena

Background imageCrowning Collection: Good Ground: Daniel, Job and Noah, detail of the north window of the Choir

Good Ground: Daniel, Job and Noah, detail of the north window of the Choir, late 12th century (stained glass)
XCF324388 Good Ground: Daniel, Job and Noah, detail of the north window of the Choir, late 12th century (stained glass) by English School, (12th century); Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, Kent

Background imageCrowning Collection: Pala d Argento, altar relief, made in Venice, 1477 (gilded silver)

Pala d Argento, altar relief, made in Venice, 1477 (gilded silver)
XIR212962 Pala d Argento, altar relief, made in Venice, 1477 (gilded silver) by Italian School, (15th century); 125x290 cm; Krk Cathedral, Croatia; (add.info.: ordered by Count Ivan Frankopan; by P)

Background imageCrowning Collection: Coronation of the Virgin, 1488 (tempera on wood)

Coronation of the Virgin, 1488 (tempera on wood)
BFM286753 Coronation of the Virgin, 1488 (tempera on wood) by Italian School, (15th century); 105.5x71.5 cm; Lindenau Museum, Altenburg

Background imageCrowning Collection: View of Westminster Abbey, 1821

View of Westminster Abbey, 1821
5912670 View of Westminster Abbey, 1821. by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: View of Westminster Abbey as it was fitted up at the Coronation of King George IV, 1821)

Background imageCrowning Collection: The coronation of Oscar II in Trondheim Cathedral on 18th July, 1875 (oil on canvas)

The coronation of Oscar II in Trondheim Cathedral on 18th July, 1875 (oil on canvas)
OVR371454 The coronation of Oscar II in Trondheim Cathedral on 18th July, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Bergslien, Knud (1827-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oscar II of Sweden (1829-1907)

Background imageCrowning Collection: America Presenting at the Altar of Liberty Medallions of Her Illustrious Sons... c. 1785

America Presenting at the Altar of Liberty Medallions of Her Illustrious Sons... c. 1785
America Presenting at the Altar of Liberty Medallions of her Illustrious Sons (Furnishing Fabric), England, c. 1785. George Washington (after a painting by John Trumbull), accompanied by Victory

Background imageCrowning Collection: Le Couronnement de la Rosiere (The Crowning of the Rose Maiden) (Furnishing Fabric), c. 1780

Le Couronnement de la Rosiere (The Crowning of the Rose Maiden) (Furnishing Fabric), c. 1780
Le Couronnement de la Rosiere (The Crowning of the Rose Maiden) (Furnishing Fabric), France, c. 1780. Designed by Jean Baptiste Huet after Jean Baptiste Greuze, manufactured by Oberkampf Manufactory

Background imageCrowning Collection: The Apotheosis of the Hero, 1630 / 40. Creator: Follower of Peter Paul Rubens

The Apotheosis of the Hero, 1630 / 40. Creator: Follower of Peter Paul Rubens
The Apotheosis of the Hero, 1630/40

Background imageCrowning Collection: Virgin and Child Crowned by Angels, 1490 / 95. Creator: Colyn de Coter

Virgin and Child Crowned by Angels, 1490 / 95. Creator: Colyn de Coter
Virgin and Child Crowned by Angels, 1490/95




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"Crowning Achievements: A Glimpse into Royal Splendor and Divine Symbolism" Step into the world of regal opulence as we explore the captivating theme of "crowning. " From the majestic Crowns of Britain to momentous coronations, this caption takes you on a journey through history, art, and grandeur. In 1953, Queen Elizabeth II ascended to her throne amidst great pomp and circumstance. Witness the iconic Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II as she is crowned in all her glory. Picture her radiant presence inside the golden State coach during this historic event that captured hearts worldwide. Delve further back in time to Mary, Queen of Heaven, an exquisite oil painting from the late 15th century. Marvel at its intricate details and symbolism that depict divine majesty personified. Edward VIII dons his resplendent Coronation robes, showcasing regality fit for a king. The image exudes elegance and power befitting such a significant occasion. Art transcends boundaries even when it comes to crowning moments. Behold Christ Crowned with Thorns—a poignant portrayal on canvas that evokes deep emotions while reminding us of sacrifice and redemption. Napoleon I's self-coronation as King of Italy in 1805 is immortalized in a captivating photograph from c1900. This glimpse into history showcases Napoleon's ambition alongside his desire for recognition and authority. Transport yourself to another era with a view of the Salle de Bal adorned for Rinaldo and Armida's performance in 1688. The lavishness displayed here mirrors society's fascination with spectacle during coronations throughout time. Bryan de Grineau captures an intimate moment between artistically rendered figures during Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation—an artwork brimming with emotion that encapsulates both tradition and modernity seamlessly merged together. The Coronation ceremony holds immense significance not only for monarchies but also for nations themselves.