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Empereur Collection (#3)

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

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

Bust of Marcus Aurelius (121-80 AD) (marble)
KW232580 Bust of Marcus Aurelius (121-80 AD) (marble) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Posthumous statue of Livia (58 BC-AD 29) from Velleia (stone)

Posthumous statue of Livia (58 BC-AD 29) from Velleia (stone)
XIR226121 Posthumous statue of Livia (58 BC-AD 29) from Velleia (stone) by Roman, (1st century AD); Museo della Civilta Romana, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: wife of Augustus)

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Head from a full length statue of the Emperor Augustus (63 BC-AD 14

Head from a full length statue of the Emperor Augustus (63 BC-AD 14
XCF266043 Head from a full length statue of the Emperor Augustus (63 BC-AD 14) found near a temple of Victory at Meroe in the Sudan, c.30-25 BC (bronze) by Roman, (1st century BC); British Museum

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Emperor Charlemagne (742-814) (stained glass)

Emperor Charlemagne (742-814) (stained glass)
XIR180114 Emperor Charlemagne (742-814) (stained glass) by French School, (12th century); Musee de l Oeuvre de Notre Dame, Strasbourg, France; French, out of copyright

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

Aureus of Emperor Augustus (31 BC-14 AD) Roman Mint (reverse) (gold
FIT168070 Aureus of Emperor Augustus (31 BC-14 AD) Roman Mint (reverse) (gold) (for obverse see 168069) by Roman; diameter: 2.1cm cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Domitian Caesar (51-96 AD), 1596 (engraving)

Domitian Caesar (51-96 AD), 1596 (engraving)
STC169762 Domitian Caesar (51-96 AD), 1596 (engraving) by Italian School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Emperor)

Background imageEmpereur Collection: The Dream of Constantine, from The Legend of the True Cross cycle

The Dream of Constantine, from The Legend of the True Cross cycle
REV56519 The Dream of Constantine, from The Legend of the True Cross cycle, completed 1464 (fresco) by Francesca, Piero della (c.1415-92); 329x190 cm; Basilica San Francesco, Arezzo, Tuscany

Background imageEmpereur Collection: The Mausoleum of Augustus and his family in Rome, engraved by Antoine Lafrery (1512-77

The Mausoleum of Augustus and his family in Rome, engraved by Antoine Lafrery (1512-77
STC205042 The Mausoleum of Augustus and his family in Rome, engraved by Antoine Lafrery (1512-77) 1575 (engraving) by Duperac

Background imageEmpereur Collection: CHASSEUR DRUM-MAJOR

CHASSEUR DRUM-MAJOR
The Tambour-Major (drum-major) of the Chasseurs a pied proudly leads his drummers in parade past the Empereur Date: circa 1807

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius (121-180 AD) (engraving)

Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius (121-180 AD) (engraving)
CZA229130 Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius (121-180 AD) (engraving) by Raimondi, Marcantonio (1480-1534); 19.8x14.6 cm; Czartoryski Museum, Cracow, Poland; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Planche 26 jeune homme nud est affis sur sa cheval

Planche 26 jeune homme nud est affis sur sa cheval
Planche 26: un jeune homme nud est affis sur sa cheval, Description des bains de Titus, ou, Collection des peintures trouvees dans les ruines des thermes de cet empereur, Felice

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Planche 36 Sourdine de la Voute de la chambre

Planche 36 Sourdine de la Voute de la chambre
Planche 36: Sourdine de la Voute de la chambre numerotee 30. Planche 35: Voute peinte en fonds blanc, Planche 36: Sourdine de la Voute de la chambre numerotee 30

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Planche 43 Voute de la galerie Description des

Planche 43 Voute de la galerie Description des
Planche 43: Voute de la galerie. Description des bains de Titus, ou, Collection des peintures trouvees dans les ruines des thermes de cet empereur, Felice, Fortune Barthelemy de, 1723-1789, Ponce

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Planche 46 deux femmes Description des bains

Planche 46 deux femmes Description des bains
Planche 46: deux femmes, Description des bains de Titus, ou, Collection des peintures trouvees dans les ruines des thermes de cet empereur, Felice, Fortune Barthelemy de, 1723-1789, Ponce, Nicolas

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Planche 29 Rhea Sylvia couchee sur draperie bleue

Planche 29 Rhea Sylvia couchee sur draperie bleue
Planche 29: Rhea Sylvia couchee sur une draperie bleue, Description des bains de Titus, ou, Collection des peintures trouvees dans les ruines des thermes de cet empereur, Felice

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Planche 58 Description des bains de Titus ou

Planche 58 Description des bains de Titus ou
Planche 58, Description des bains de Titus, ou, Collection des peintures trouvees dans les ruines des thermes de cet empereur, Felice, Fortune Barthelemy de, 1723-1789, Ponce, Nicolas, 1746-1831

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Planche 59 Description des bains de Titus ou

Planche 59 Description des bains de Titus ou
Planche 59, Description des bains de Titus, ou, Collection des peintures trouvees dans les ruines des thermes de cet empereur, Felice, Fortune Barthelemy de, 1723-1789, Ponce, Nicolas, 1746-1831

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Planche 60 Les Noces Aldobrandines Description des

Planche 60 Les Noces Aldobrandines Description des
Planche 60: Les Noces Aldobrandines, Description des bains de Titus, ou, Collection des peintures trouvees dans les ruines des thermes de cet empereur, Felice, Fortune Barthelemy de, 1723-1789

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Constantine L empereur

Constantine L empereur
CONSTANTINE L EMPEREUR Dutch scholar of oriental languages at Louvain. Date: 1570 - 1648

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Aztec warriors engage in a ceremonial battle known as the Flowery War, in order to

Aztec warriors engage in a ceremonial battle known as the Flowery War, in order to
XTD82577 Aztec warriors engage in a ceremonial battle known as the Flowery War, in order to capture future victims for sacrifice by Spanish School, (16th century); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Emperor Augustus and the Sibyl, 1535

Emperor Augustus and the Sibyl, 1535
BAL75817 Emperor Augustus and the Sibyl, 1535 by Bordone, Paris (1500-71); 165x230 cm; Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageEmpereur Collection: The Triumph of Marcus Aurelius (AD 121-180)

The Triumph of Marcus Aurelius (AD 121-180)
BAL59268 The Triumph of Marcus Aurelius (AD 121-180) by Tiepolo, Giandomenico (Giovanni Domenico) (1727-1804); Galleria Sabauda, Turin, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageEmpereur Collection: The Empress Josephine reveals the prophesy made to her by Marie Anne Adelaide Le

The Empress Josephine reveals the prophesy made to her by Marie Anne Adelaide Le
XJF323073 The Empress Josephine reveals the prophesy made to her by Marie Anne Adelaide Le Normand at the time of her divorce from Napoleon I in 1809, 1821 (litho) by Ribault

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Emperor Napoleon III with Empress Eugenie and the prince Imperial at Camden Place

Emperor Napoleon III with Empress Eugenie and the prince Imperial at Camden Place
BAL291515 Emperor Napoleon III with Empress Eugenie and the prince Imperial at Camden Place, Chislehurst in 1872 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Column of Marcian, Istanbul, Turkey, engraved by H. Adlard (engraving)

Column of Marcian, Istanbul, Turkey, engraved by H. Adlard (engraving)
KW268399 Column of Marcian, Istanbul, Turkey, engraved by H. Adlard (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Allegory of the Arts and Patronage or, Emperor Augustus (63-14 BC) Supporting the Arts

Allegory of the Arts and Patronage or, Emperor Augustus (63-14 BC) Supporting the Arts
XIR221490 Allegory of the Arts and Patronage or, Emperor Augustus (63-14 BC) Supporting the Arts, 1660-69 (oil on canvas) by Lairesse, Gerard de (1640-1711); 62.3x48.4 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Caen

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Voyage of Emperor Qianlong (1736-96) detail from a scroll, Qing Dynasty (painted silk)

Voyage of Emperor Qianlong (1736-96) detail from a scroll, Qing Dynasty (painted silk)
XIR187041 Voyage of Emperor Qianlong (1736-96) detail from a scroll, Qing Dynasty (painted silk) by Mou-Lan (18th century); Musee Guimet, Paris, France; Chinese, out of copyright

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Napoleon I (1769-1821) at Military School in 1783, illustration from L Empereur

Napoleon I (1769-1821) at Military School in 1783, illustration from L Empereur
XIR170234 Napoleon I (1769-1821) at Military School in 1783, illustration from L Empereur et la Garde Imperiale, c.1845 (coloured engraving) by Charlet

Background imageEmpereur Collection: The Court Welcoming Emperor Jahangir (Shah Salim) (1569-1627) (gouache on paper)

The Court Welcoming Emperor Jahangir (Shah Salim) (1569-1627) (gouache on paper)
XIR155570 The Court Welcoming Emperor Jahangir (Shah Salim) (1569-1627) (gouache on paper) by Mughal School, (17th century); Institute of Oriental Studies, St

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

Evening Party at the Tuileries, 10th June 1867 (oil on canvas)
XIR218257 Evening Party at the Tuileries, 10th June 1867 (oil on canvas) by Elven, Pierre Tetar van (1828-1908); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Study for The Death of Marcus Aurelius (121-180), before 1844 (oil on canvas

Study for The Death of Marcus Aurelius (121-180), before 1844 (oil on canvas
XIR205415 Study for The Death of Marcus Aurelius (121-180), before 1844 (oil on canvas by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); 25.6x33 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lyon

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Mausoleum of Augustus, Rome (engraving)

Mausoleum of Augustus, Rome (engraving)
KW193070 Mausoleum of Augustus, Rome (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Marie Letizia Bonaparte (c1749-1836) Mother of the French emperor Napoleon I. In

Marie Letizia Bonaparte (c1749-1836) Mother of the French emperor Napoleon I. In May 1804 she was given the official status of Madame Mere de l Empereur. Lithograph c1830

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Voile la plus cuite, mon Empereur

Voile la plus cuite, mon Empereur

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Napoleon III Photo

Napoleon III Photo
NAPOLEON III in 1852, when he has just promoted himself to Empereur. Date: 1811 - 1832

Background imageEmpereur Collection: Napoleon Iiis Coup

Napoleon Iiis Coup
Napoleon III rides through the streets of Paris after his coup d etat, declating himself empereur. Not everyone is delighted




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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.