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Empereur Collection (#2)

"Empereur: A Symbol of Power and Authority" The Tarot Card 4 - L'Empereur (The Emperor) represents strength, leadership, and control

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Emperor Augustus (63 BC-14 AD) (stone)

Emperor Augustus (63 BC-14 AD) (stone)
ALG158826 Emperor Augustus (63 BC-14 AD) (stone) by Roman; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; out of copyright

Background imageEmpereur Collection: D. Octavius Augustus (63 BC - 14 AD) Emperor of Rome 27 BC - 14 AD engraved by Aegidius

D. Octavius Augustus (63 BC - 14 AD) Emperor of Rome 27 BC - 14 AD engraved by Aegidius
STC153421 D. Octavius Augustus (63 BC - 14 AD) Emperor of Rome 27 BC - 14 AD engraved by Aegidius Sadeler (1570-1629) (engraving) by Titian (Tiziano Vecelli) (c.1488-1576) (after)

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Statue of the Emperor Maxentius (306-312 AD) as Pontifex Maximus (marble)

Statue of the Emperor Maxentius (306-312 AD) as Pontifex Maximus (marble)
REV115975 Statue of the Emperor Maxentius (306-312 AD) as Pontifex Maximus (marble) by Roman; Museo Ostiense, Ostia Antica, Rome, Italy; out of copyright

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Medallion depicting Emperor Constantine and the foundation of St. Peters (stone)

Medallion depicting Emperor Constantine and the foundation of St. Peters (stone)
XJL158471 Medallion depicting Emperor Constantine and the foundation of St. Peters (stone) by Bernini, Gian Lorenzo (1598-1680); Scala Regia, Vatican Museums, Vatican City; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Left and Right: verso = John Palaeologus, recto = Equestrian Effigy of the Emperor

Left and Right: verso = John Palaeologus, recto = Equestrian Effigy of the Emperor
XIR157010 Left and Right: verso = John Palaeologus, recto = Equestrian Effigy of the Emperor, by Pisanello, c.1438; Top to Bottom: verso = Charles V, recto = The Great Coat of Arms of the Empire

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Flavius Domitian (AD 51 - AD 96) Emperor of Rome 81-96 AD engraved by Aegidius Sadeler

Flavius Domitian (AD 51 - AD 96) Emperor of Rome 81-96 AD engraved by Aegidius Sadeler
STC153415 Flavius Domitian (AD 51 - AD 96) Emperor of Rome 81-96 AD engraved by Aegidius Sadeler (1570-1629) (engraving) by Titian (Tiziano Vecelli) (c.1488-1576) (after)

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Maecenas Presenting the Liberal Arts to the Emperor Augustus (63BC-14AD) c

Maecenas Presenting the Liberal Arts to the Emperor Augustus (63BC-14AD) c
FTB95852 Maecenas Presenting the Liberal Arts to the Emperor Augustus (63BC-14AD) c.1745 (oil on canvas) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); 69.5x89 cm; State Hermitage Museum

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Gold multiple (reverse) of Emperor Augustus (31 BC-AD 14) depicting the goddess Diana

Gold multiple (reverse) of Emperor Augustus (31 BC-AD 14) depicting the goddess Diana
BEN85233 Gold multiple (reverse) of Emperor Augustus (31 BC-AD 14) depicting the goddess Diana. Inscription: IMP XV to the left and right of Diana, below SICIL (for obverse see 85232) by Roman

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius (AD 121-180), copy of the bronze original in Palazzo

Equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius (AD 121-180), copy of the bronze original in Palazzo
LEE241011 Equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius (AD 121-180), copy of the bronze original in Palazzo Nuovo (marble) (detail) by Roman, (2nd century AD) (after); Piazza del Campidoglio, Rome

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Evening Party at the Tuileries, 10th June 1867 (oil on canvas) (detail of 218257)

Evening Party at the Tuileries, 10th June 1867 (oil on canvas) (detail of 218257)
CHT331703 Evening Party at the Tuileries, 10th June 1867 (oil on canvas) (detail of 218257) by Elven, Pierre Tetar van (1828-1908); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Statue of Emperor Constantine (AD c. 274-337) (marble) (b / w photo)

Statue of Emperor Constantine (AD c. 274-337) (marble) (b / w photo)
ALI189694 Statue of Emperor Constantine (AD c.274-337) (marble) (b/w photo) by Roman; San Giovanni in Laterano, Rome, Italy; (add.info)

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Portrait of Emperor Augustus (63BC-14AD), on the reverse side of a coin of Julia

Portrait of Emperor Augustus (63BC-14AD), on the reverse side of a coin of Julia
XIR164854 Portrait of Emperor Augustus (63BC-14AD), on the reverse side of a coin of Julia (39BC-14AD), daughter of Augustus (metal) (b/w photo) by Roman, (1st century BC); Bibliotheque Nationale

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Aureus of Emperor Augustus (31 BC-14 AD) Roman Mint (obverse) (gold

Aureus of Emperor Augustus (31 BC-14 AD) Roman Mint (obverse) (gold
FIT168069 Aureus of Emperor Augustus (31 BC-14 AD) Roman Mint (obverse) (gold) (for reverse see 168070) by Roman; diameter: 2.1cm cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Romain II, empereur d Orient (colour litho)

Romain II, empereur d Orient (colour litho)
2796751 Romain II, empereur d Orient (colour litho) by Jacquemin, Raphael (1821-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Romain II, empereur d Orient)

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Empereur d Autriche (coloured photo)

Empereur d Autriche (coloured photo)
975372 Empereur d Autriche (coloured photo) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Empereur d Autriche)

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Guillaume II, Empereur d Allemagne (coloured photo)

Guillaume II, Empereur d Allemagne (coloured photo)
975364 Guillaume II, Empereur d Allemagne (coloured photo) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guillaume II, Empereur d Allemagne)

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Empereur d Annam (coloured photo)

Empereur d Annam (coloured photo)
975062 Empereur d Annam (coloured photo) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Empereur d Annam)

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Napoleon 3, Empereur, des Francais (coloured engraving)

Napoleon 3, Empereur, des Francais (coloured engraving)
2799711 Napoleon 3, Empereur, des Francais (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon 3, Empereur, des Francais)

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Trone d un empereur de Constantinople (engraving)

Trone d un empereur de Constantinople (engraving)
3644730 Trone d un empereur de Constantinople (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trone d un empereur de Constantinople)

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Head of Titus (39-81) (marble)

Head of Titus (39-81) (marble)
XIR230366 Head of Titus (39-81) (marble) by Roman, (1st century AD); Louvre, Paris, France; out of copyright

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Portrait bust of Marcus Aurelius (AD 121-80) (marble)

Portrait bust of Marcus Aurelius (AD 121-80) (marble)
XBP228993 Portrait bust of Marcus Aurelius (AD 121-80) (marble) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; out of copyright

Background imageEmpereur Collection: John Palaeologus (detail of 157010)

John Palaeologus (detail of 157010)
XIR267611 John Palaeologus (detail of 157010) by French School; Musee des Monnaies et Medailles, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Medal ordered by Napoleon in preparation for a successful invasion of England

Medal ordered by Napoleon in preparation for a successful invasion of England
KDC379793 Medal ordered by Napoleon in preparation for a successful invasion of England, 1804 (litho) by Jeuffroy, Romain-Vincent (1749-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Obverse)

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Emperor Augustus holding a sceptre and thunderbolt, from Herculaneum (stone) (b / w photo)

Emperor Augustus holding a sceptre and thunderbolt, from Herculaneum (stone) (b / w photo)
ALI169544 Emperor Augustus holding a sceptre and thunderbolt, from Herculaneum (stone) (b/w photo) by Roman, (1st century AD); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Portrait of Nero (AD 37-68) (marble)

Portrait of Nero (AD 37-68) (marble)
BAL165759 Portrait of Nero (AD 37-68) (marble) by Roman, (1st century AD); height:39 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Statue of Caesar Augustus (63 BC-14 AD) from Velletri, 1st-2nd century AD (marble)

Statue of Caesar Augustus (63 BC-14 AD) from Velletri, 1st-2nd century AD (marble)
XIR98010 Statue of Caesar Augustus (63 BC-14 AD) from Velletri, 1st-2nd century AD (marble) by Roman; height: 207 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; out of copyright

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Aureus (obverse) of Constantius I (Chlorus) Caesar (294-305) Augustus (305-306

Aureus (obverse) of Constantius I (Chlorus) Caesar (294-305) Augustus (305-306
BAL46876 Aureus (obverse) of Constantius I (Chlorus) Caesar (294-305) Augustus (305-306) Inscription: FLA VAL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES (gold) by Roman

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Sardonyx Cameo bearing the profile of Livia wife of Emperor Augustus (63BC-14AD

Sardonyx Cameo bearing the profile of Livia wife of Emperor Augustus (63BC-14AD
XAM66739 Sardonyx Cameo bearing the profile of Livia wife of Emperor Augustus (63BC-14AD) and Tiberius (Claudius Nero) (42BC-37AD), 1st century (sardonyx) by Roman

Background imageEmpereur Collection: The Great Cameo of France (agate)

The Great Cameo of France (agate)
XIR159322 The Great Cameo of France (agate) by Roman, (1st century AD); 30x26 cm; Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info)

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Augustus of Prima Porta, c. 20 BC (marble)

Augustus of Prima Porta, c. 20 BC (marble)
REV135297 Augustus of Prima Porta, c.20 BC (marble) by Roman, (1st century BC); Height: 203 cm; Vatican Museums and Galleries

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Mteza, empereur de l Ouganda, 1875 (engraving)

Mteza, empereur de l Ouganda, 1875 (engraving)
3645909 Mteza, empereur de l Ouganda, 1875 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mteza, empereur de l Ouganda, 1875)

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Blason de Douchan, empereur des Serbes (engraving)

Blason de Douchan, empereur des Serbes (engraving)
3645324 Blason de Douchan, empereur des Serbes (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blason de Douchan, empereur des Serbes)

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Five Franc coin, with head of Napoleon (1769-1821) 1811 (recto)

Five Franc coin, with head of Napoleon (1769-1821) 1811 (recto)
BAT219557 Five Franc coin, with head of Napoleon (1769-1821) 1811 (recto) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; French, out of copyright

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Altar dedicated to the lares of Augustus (63 BC-AD 14) (stone)

Altar dedicated to the lares of Augustus (63 BC-AD 14) (stone)
ALG218217 Altar dedicated to the lares of Augustus (63 BC-AD 14) (stone) by Roman; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageEmpereur Collection: The Puppet show I Pupazzi performing in front of Emperor Napoleon III (1808-73

The Puppet show I Pupazzi performing in front of Emperor Napoleon III (1808-73
CHT280130 The Puppet show I Pupazzi performing in front of Emperor Napoleon III (1808-73) Empress Eugenie (1826-1920) and Prince Eugene Louis Napoleon Bonaparte (1856-79) at the Tuileries

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Tomb of Napoleon (1769-1821) at Invalides, from Paris et ses Environs

Tomb of Napoleon (1769-1821) at Invalides, from Paris et ses Environs
STC217033 Tomb of Napoleon (1769-1821) at Invalides, from Paris et ses Environs, published c.1850s-60s (litho) by Prevost, A

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Votive shield in honour of Augustus (63-14 BC) 26 BC (marble)

Votive shield in honour of Augustus (63-14 BC) 26 BC (marble)
XIR218290 Votive shield in honour of Augustus (63-14 BC) 26 BC (marble) by Roman, (1st century BC); Musee Lapidaire d Art Paien, Arles

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Portrait bust of Emperor Severus Alexander (AD 205-35) (marble)

Portrait bust of Emperor Severus Alexander (AD 205-35) (marble)
XIR212398 Portrait bust of Emperor Severus Alexander (AD 205-35) (marble) by Roman, (3rd century AD); Museo della Civilta Romana, Rome, Italy; out of copyright

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Emperor Sigismund (1367-1437) of Luxemburg dubbing a Knight (colour woodcut)

Emperor Sigismund (1367-1437) of Luxemburg dubbing a Knight (colour woodcut)
CHT212756 Emperor Sigismund (1367-1437) of Luxemburg dubbing a Knight (colour woodcut) by German School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Polonaise, Paris

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Head of Emperor Augustus (63 BC-14 AD) crowned with an oak wreath (stone) (detail)

Head of Emperor Augustus (63 BC-14 AD) crowned with an oak wreath (stone) (detail)
XIR156599 Head of Emperor Augustus (63 BC-14 AD) crowned with an oak wreath (stone) (detail) by Roman; Louvre-Lens, France; out of copyright

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius (AD 121-180) c. 1510-20 (marble)

Equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius (AD 121-180) c. 1510-20 (marble)
EDI190535 Equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius (AD 121-180) c.1510-20 (marble) by Italian School, (16th century); height: 106 cm; Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Alexandre III Alexandrovitch, empereur de toutes les Russies (colour litho)

Alexandre III Alexandrovitch, empereur de toutes les Russies (colour litho)
978928 Alexandre III Alexandrovitch, empereur de toutes les Russies (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexandre III Alexandrovitch)

Background imageEmpereur Collection: S M Frederic III, Empereur d Allemagne, ne en 1831 (engraving)

S M Frederic III, Empereur d Allemagne, ne en 1831 (engraving)
3623918s M Frederic III, Empereur d Allemagne, ne en 1831 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.:s M Frederic III, Empereur d Allemagne, ne en 1831)

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Empereur carlovingien (colour litho)

Empereur carlovingien (colour litho)
2796758 Empereur carlovingien (colour litho) by Jacquemin, Raphael (1821-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Empereur carlovingien)

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Napoleon 1er, Empereur, monte sur le trone en 1804, mort en 1821 (coloured engraving)

Napoleon 1er, Empereur, monte sur le trone en 1804, mort en 1821 (coloured engraving)
2799705 Napoleon 1er, Empereur, monte sur le trone en 1804, mort en 1821 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon 1er, Empereur)

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Aureus (obverse) of Domitian (AD 81-96) wearing a laurel wreath

Aureus (obverse) of Domitian (AD 81-96) wearing a laurel wreath
BAL4355 Aureus (obverse) of Domitian (AD 81-96) wearing a laurel wreath. Inscription: DOMITIANVS AVGVSTVS (gold) by Roman, (1st century AD); Private Collection; out of copyright

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Head of Livia (c. 55 BC-AD 29) (basalt)

Head of Livia (c. 55 BC-AD 29) (basalt)
XIR218979 Head of Livia (c.55 BC-AD 29) (basalt) by Roman, (1st century BC); height: 32 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; out of copyright




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"Empereur: A Symbol of Power and Authority" The Tarot Card 4 - L'Empereur (The Emperor) represents strength, leadership, and control. It signifies a figure who commands respect and holds immense power. Just like the Quai de l'Empereur in Ostend, Belgium, this card reminds us of the grandeur associated with emperors throughout history. One such emperor was Rudolph II of Austria, depicted in the Coronation Crown detail. This exquisite piece showcases his regal presence during battle, adorned with gold, pearls, enamel, and a ruby. The crown symbolizes the authority bestowed upon an emperor. Charlemagne is another iconic figure associated with emperors. In an illustration from 1895 titled "Charlemagne with a student inventing the school, " we see his influence on education and knowledge as he lays the foundation for learning. History also remembers Charlemagne's triumphs on the battlefield. During the Siege of Pavia in 773-774, Ogger exclaims "The Iron Man. Here is Charlemagne. " This illustration captures his military prowess and strategic brilliance. Napoleon I's exile on Saint Helena serves as a reminder that even mighty emperors can face downfall. Depicted in an illustration from 1896, it portrays Napoleon's isolation after losing his empire but still showcasing his indomitable spirit. Emperor Octavian experienced moments of glory too when female slaves were presented to him as depicted in an oil painting from 1883. It highlights both luxury and dominance that often accompanied imperial rule. Lastly, we have "The Inaugural Sacrificial Procession" relief frieze dating back to 13-9 BC which depicts ancient Roman rituals surrounding imperial ascension—a testament to how far back this concept extends through time. From Tarot cards to historical events captured through art or illustrations like Ms Hunter 364 f.