Divinity Collection (#6)

Diptych sundial, for latitude 49 degrees, seen from the dial with open cover, in ivory, c.1640-60 (ivory)
MMM5475377 Diptych sundial, for latitude 49 degrees, seen from the dial with open cover, in ivory, c.1640-60 (ivory); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Diptych sundial)

Diptych sundial (open), with magnetic compass. Ivory instrument, mid-17th century, by Thomas Ducher (?) (ivory)
MMM5474002 Diptych sundial (open), with magnetic compass. Ivory instrument, mid-17th century, by Thomas Ducher (?) (ivory); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Diptych sundial (open)

Diptych compass dial, for latitude 49 degrees, finely decorated. Object made of ebony and ivory
MMM5470013 Diptych compass dial, for latitude 49 degrees, finely decorated. Object made of ebony and ivory, c.1600-50 (ebony and ivory); National Maritime Museum, London

The Baptism of Christ, 1530s (oil on wood)
XOS5873394 The Baptism of Christ, 1530s (oil on wood) by Cranach, Lucas the Elder (1472-1553); 24.4x29.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Statuette of Amun, detail, 18th dynasty, Tutankhamun Karnak, temple of Amun, greywacke, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt
7058310 Statuette of Amun, detail, 18th dynasty, Tutankhamun Karnak, temple of Amun, greywacke, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Egyptian National Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Satyr with the infant Dionysus, detail, 2nd century AD, after a bronze original from the late hellenistic period
6384114 Satyr with the infant Dionysus, detail, 2nd century AD, after a bronze original from the late hellenistic period (marble); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania

Statue of Asclepius, ancient Greek God of Medicine
7177150 Statue of Asclepius, ancient Greek God of Medicine.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of Asclepius, ancient Greek God of Medicine)

The Greek goddess Kybele, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy
7278252 The Greek goddess Kybele, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Greek goddess Kybele, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy)

The Roman god Hercules, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy
7278250 The Roman god Hercules, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Roman god Hercules, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy)

The Roman goddess Diana, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy
7278219 The Roman goddess Diana, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Roman goddess Diana, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy)

The Roman goddess Juno, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy
7278215 The Roman goddess Juno, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Roman goddess Juno, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy)

The Roman goddess Juno, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy
7278213 The Roman goddess Juno, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Roman goddess Juno, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy)

The Roman God Jupiter, marble statue from the Museo Clementino, historical Rome, Italy
7278208 The Roman God Jupiter, marble statue from the Museo Clementino, historical Rome, Italy; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Roman God Jupiter, marble statue from the Museo Clementino)

Wartburg, antependium altarpiece, mid-19th century Eisenach, Thuringia, Germany, Europe
7281477 Wartburg, antependium altarpiece, mid-19th century Eisenach, Thuringia, Germany, Europe; Sammlungen auf der Wartburg, Eisenach, Germany; (add.info.: Wartburg, antependium altarpiece)

The Roman god Tevere, river god of the Tiber, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy
7278254 The Roman god Tevere, river god of the Tiber, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Roman god Tevere, river god of the Tiber)

The Egyptian god Canopus, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy
7278246 The Egyptian god Canopus, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Egyptian god Canopus, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy)

The Roman goddess Flora, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy
7278235 The Roman goddess Flora, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Roman goddess Flora, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy)

The Roman god Asclepius, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy
7278230 The Roman god Asclepius, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Roman god Asclepius, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy)

The Roman goddess Diana, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy
7278223 The Roman goddess Diana, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Roman goddess Diana, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy)

Inscribed foundation stone describing the rebuilding of the temple of the Goddess Dinitu
3330390 Inscribed foundation stone describing the rebuilding of the temple of the Goddess Dinitu; (add.info.: Inscribed foundation stone describing the rebuilding of the temple of the Goddess Dinitu)

The seventh and eighth incarnations of Vishnu, 1850
3330594 The seventh and eighth incarnations of Vishnu, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the seventh and eighth incarnations of Vishnu, a major male deity in Hinduism)

The ninth and tenth incarnations of Vishnu, 1850
3330593 The ninth and tenth incarnations of Vishnu, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the ninth and tenth incarnations of Vishnu, a major male deity in Hinduism)

Inscribed foundation stone describing the rebuilding of the temple of the Goddess Dinitu
3330389 Inscribed foundation stone describing the rebuilding of the temple of the Goddess Dinitu; (add.info.: Inscribed foundation stone describing the rebuilding of the temple of the Goddess Dinitu)

Pottery vessel representing the Storm God of the Aztecs
3330167 Pottery vessel representing the Storm God of the Aztecs; (add.info.: Pottery vessel representing the Storm God of the Aztecs, known as Tlaloc)

Statue of Vittorio on a column, detail of the Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II or Altar of the Fatherland
3559112 Statue of Vittorio on a column, detail of the Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II or Altar of the Fatherland, work by Cesare Zocchi and Mario Rutelli in Rome by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920)

Arion an Dionysiac poet credited with inventing the dithyramb, 17th century (engraving)
3480611 Arion an Dionysiac poet credited with inventing the dithyramb, 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: Greek mythology: Arion an Dionysiac poet credited with inventing the dithyramb)

Athena group (relief)
3480569 Athena group (relief); (add.info.: Athena group, Relief from the Pergamon Altar, reconstructed in the Pergamon Museum in Berlin)

Indian manuscript about the life of Krishna
3480527 Indian manuscript about the life of Krishna; Universal History Archive/UIG

Representation of the goddess Juno
3480507 Representation of the goddess Juno; (add.info.: Representation of the goddess Juno. Illustration from supplement to L'antiquite expliquee et representee en figures'; (vols)

18th dynasty funerary statuette
3480455 18th dynasty funerary statuette; (add.info.: 18th dynasty funerary statuette (Shabti), of Ptah or a king, ca. 1370 BC. Louvre Museum.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Lion of Venice
3507223 The Lion of Venice; (add.info.: The Lion of Venice is an ancient bronze winged lion sculpture in the Piazza San Marco of Venice, Italy, came to symbolize the city)

Ceremonial staircase
3507217 Ceremonial staircase; (add.info.: ceremonial staircase dating to 1485, built within the courtyard of the Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducal) built in Venetian Gothic style

Osiris
3499732 Osiris; (add.info.: Osiris. Polychrome sculpture. Egyptian art.); PHAS/UIG

The Coronation of the Virgin. Late 15 th century. Colmar. (painting)
8711200 The Coronation of the Virgin. Late 15 th century. Colmar. (painting); Unterlinden Museum, Colmar, France; (add.info.: Unterlinden Museum. The Coronation of the Virgin in Heaven. Holy Trinity)

Romulus and Remus and the she-wolf. (print)
7420011 Romulus and Remus and the she-wolf. (print); (add.info.: Romulus and Remus are discovered by the shepherd Faustulus being suckled by the she-wolf which had saved the twins lives when they)

Nemesis (The Great Fortune), 1499-1503 (engraving)
7414926 Nemesis (The Great Fortune), 1499-1503 (engraving); 33.4--23.1 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: by Albrecht Durer)

Venus in the Forge of Vulcan, 1620-78 (oil on panel)
8726581 Venus in the Forge of Vulcan, 1620-78 (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Jan the Younger (1601-78) (workshop); 60.5x90.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: By Workshop of Jan Brueghel The Younger)

Paradise, 1651-52 (fresco)
8683520 Paradise, 1651-52 (fresco) by Preti, Mattia (Il Calabrese) (1613-99); Chiesa di San Biagio nel Carmine, Modena, Italy; (add.info.: "Paradise", fresco by Mattia Preti, 1651-2)

Statue, Bidyadhari river, Kolkata, India, 2nd Century BC (terracotta)
7381577 Statue, Bidyadhari river, Kolkata, India, 2nd Century BC (terracotta); (add.info.: Chandraketugarh archaeological site); © Dilip Rajgor/Dinodia Photo

Prayer in the desert (colour litho)
8635986 Prayer in the desert (colour litho) by Crompton, James Shaw (1853-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prayer in the desert.); © Look and Learn

Ancient Greek Female Costume (litho)
8637101 Ancient Greek Female Costume (litho) by Smith, John Moyr (1839-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Here (Juno) wearing himation as a diplax, that is two-ply

Ancient Greek Female Costume (litho)
8637086 Ancient Greek Female Costume (litho) by Smith, John Moyr (1839-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacchante with rod of sesamum, wearing chiton and himation)

Ancient Greek Female Costume (litho)
8637069 Ancient Greek Female Costume (litho) by Smith, John Moyr (1839-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Demeter (Ceres) with clasp-fastened chiton and veil (kredemnon)

Ancient Greek Female Costume (litho)
8637148 Ancient Greek Female Costume (litho) by Smith, John Moyr (1839-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Upper group shows Aphrodite, Artemis, Hephaistos, and Athene)

Ancient Greek Female Costume (litho)
8637145 Ancient Greek Female Costume (litho) by Smith, John Moyr (1839-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The upper group represents Apollo, Artemis, Heracles, and Athene)

Ancient Greek Female Costume (litho)
8637139 Ancient Greek Female Costume (litho) by Smith, John Moyr (1839-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two representations of Demeter, sitting)

Vestal Virgins performing a sacrifice (engraving)
8635809 Vestal Virgins performing a sacrifice (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vestal Virgins performing a sacrifice. Illustration from Rom)

Temple of Jupiter Stator, Rome (engraving)
8635725 Temple of Jupiter Stator, Rome (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Temple of Jupiter Stator, Rome. Illustration from Rom)

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"Journeying through the Divine: Exploring Symbols in Art" Step into a world where divinity transcends time and culture, as we unravel the captivating symbols depicted in various artworks. In Rembrandt van Rijn's masterpiece "Supper at Emmaus, " we witness the divine presence amidst an ordinary meal, reminding us that they are manifest itself even in the most mundane moments. The Winged Victory of Samothrace, also known as Nike of Samothrace, stands tall with her majestic wings spread wide. This ancient sculpture symbolizes triumph and victory, embodying the essence of divinity. As we delve deeper into Eastern philosophy, we encounter the Wheel of Samsara—a visual representation of life's cyclical nature. It teaches us that true divinity lies in breaking free from this cycle and attaining enlightenment. Egyptian mythology introduces us to Goddess Nephthys—an embodiment of protection and healing. Her relief sculpture found in Memphis reminds us that they are be both nurturing and powerful. Fuxi and Nuwa grace our journey with their presence—ancient Chinese deities who created humanity out of clay. Their painted silk depiction reveals how divinity intertwines with creation itself. Initiation rites portrayed in frescoes from Villa Dei Mysteri shed light on Dionysus' cult—the god associated with ecstasy and liberation. These rituals remind us that embracing our wild side is also part of experiencing divine energy. God Bes greets us from an Egyptian capital column relief—a deity believed to bring joy and protect households. His image serves as a reminder that they are be found within our homes too. Love takes center stage in "Marriage of Cupid and Psyche, " a fresco capturing their eternal union against all odds. It signifies how love transcends mortal boundaries, revealing its divine nature.