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Icon Collection (#98)

"Capturing Moments of Greatness: Icons that Define History and Culture" A Momentous Victory: Queen Elizabeth II presents Bobby Moore with the World Cup

Background imageIcon Collection: Washington State, Seattle. Space Needle

Washington State, Seattle. Space Needle

Background imageIcon Collection: Marlene Dietrich, 1938. Creator: Unknown

Marlene Dietrich, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Marlene Dietrich, 1938. Marie Magdalene " Marlene" Dietrich (1901-1992), was a German-American actress and singer. From " Modern Beauties"

Background imageIcon Collection: In the land of the Soviets, 1930. Creator: Unknown

In the land of the Soviets, 1930. Creator: Unknown
In the land of the Soviets, 1930. Au Pays Des Soviets. By order of the government, religious buildings are systematically destroyed

Background imageIcon Collection: Saint Alexander Svirsky, 17th century. Creator: Russian icon

Saint Alexander Svirsky, 17th century. Creator: Russian icon
Saint Alexander Svirsky, 17th century. Found in the Collection of Suomen ortodoksinen kirkkomuseo

Background imageIcon Collection: The Nativity of Christ, c. 1490. Creator: Greek icon

The Nativity of Christ, c. 1490. Creator: Greek icon
The Nativity of Christ, c. 1490. Found in the Collection of Petit Palais, Musee des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris

Background imageIcon Collection: Saint George with Scenes from His Life, 16th century. Creator: Russian icon

Saint George with Scenes from His Life, 16th century. Creator: Russian icon
Saint George with Scenes from His Life, 16th century. Found in the Collection of Petit Palais, Musee des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris

Background imageIcon Collection: The Prophet Elijah in the Wilderness with Scenes from His Life, um 1700. Creator: Anonymous

The Prophet Elijah in the Wilderness with Scenes from His Life, um 1700. Creator: Anonymous
The Prophet Elijah in the Wilderness with Scenes from His Life, um 1700. Found in the Collection of Petit Palais, Musee des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris

Background imageIcon Collection: The Virgin Hodegetria, 1500s. Creator: Byzantine icon

The Virgin Hodegetria, 1500s. Creator: Byzantine icon
The Virgin Hodegetria, 1500s. Found in the Collection of Sinebrychoffin Taidemuseo, Helsinki

Background imageIcon Collection: The Revelation of Virgin Mary to Saint Alexander Svirsky, 1600s. Creator: Russian icon

The Revelation of Virgin Mary to Saint Alexander Svirsky, 1600s. Creator: Russian icon
The Revelation of Virgin Mary to Saint Alexander Svirsky, 1600s. Found in the Collection of Sinebrychoffin Taidemuseo, Helsinki

Background imageIcon Collection: Our Lady of Tenderness (The Virgin Eleusa), 1609. Creator: Lambardos, Emmanuel (1587-1631)

Our Lady of Tenderness (The Virgin Eleusa), 1609. Creator: Lambardos, Emmanuel (1587-1631)
Our Lady of Tenderness (The Virgin Eleusa), 1609. Found in the Collection of Benaki Museum, Athens

Background imageIcon Collection: Christ the Never-Sleeping Eye, 16th century. Artist: Russian icon

Christ the Never-Sleeping Eye, 16th century. Artist: Russian icon
Christ the Never-Sleeping Eye, 16th century. Found in the collection of the State United Museum Centre in the Kremlin, Moscow

Background imageIcon Collection: England, Tyne and Wear, Gateshead Millennium Bridge

England, Tyne and Wear, Gateshead Millennium Bridge. The Gateshead Millennium Bridge located alongside the River Tyne and Newcastle / Gatehead Quayside

Background imageIcon Collection: The Village Chapel, 1880-1889, (1965). Creator: Vasily Surikov

The Village Chapel, 1880-1889, (1965). Creator: Vasily Surikov
The Village Chapel, 1880-1889, (1965). Russian icons above a patchwork cloth. From " Russian Painting of the 18th and 19th Centuries" by Vladimir Fiala. [Artia, Czechoslovakia, 1965]

Background imageIcon Collection: Procession in the Kursk Gubernia, 1880-1883, (1965). Creator: Il ya Repin

Procession in the Kursk Gubernia, 1880-1883, (1965). Creator: Il ya Repin
Procession in the Kursk Gubernia, 1880-1883, (1965). Detail of Krestny Khod (Religious Procession) in Kursk Gubernia. Annual Easter procession of people in Kursk in western Russia

Background imageIcon Collection: The Magician Arrives at the Village Wedding, 1874, (1965). Creator: Vasily Maksimov

The Magician Arrives at the Village Wedding, 1874, (1965). Creator: Vasily Maksimov
The Magician Arrives at the Village Wedding, 1874, (1965). Scene in a Russian peasant home, the bride and groom standing under the icons, with embroidered cloths on the walls

Background imageIcon Collection: The Procession of the Cross, 1893, (1965). Creator: Illarion Pryanishnikov

The Procession of the Cross, 1893, (1965). Creator: Illarion Pryanishnikov
The Procession of the Cross, 1893, (1965). Russian worshippers celebrate Easter: a man in the foreground kisses one of the holy icons. Painting in the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Background imageIcon Collection: Che Guevara Graffitti, 2015. Creator: Luis Rosendo

Che Guevara Graffitti, 2015. Creator: Luis Rosendo
Ernesto Che Guevara portrait graffiti

Background imageIcon Collection: Amida, The Buddha, 1910. Creator: Herbert Ponting

Amida, The Buddha, 1910. Creator: Herbert Ponting
Amida, The Buddha, 1910. 13th century monumental outdoor bronze statue of Amida Buddha, a famous icon of Japan, at Kotoku-in temple, Kamakura. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G

Background imageIcon Collection: John the Baptist, Angel of the Wilderness, 1560s

John the Baptist, Angel of the Wilderness, 1560s. Found in the Collection of State A. Rublyov Museum of Ancient Russian Art, Moscow

Background imageIcon Collection: Icon of the Virgin Hodegetria, 1520s

Icon of the Virgin Hodegetria, 1520s. Found in the Collection of State A. Rublyov Museum of Ancient Russian Art, Moscow

Background imageIcon Collection: The Virgin of Tikhvin, 16th century

The Virgin of Tikhvin, 16th century. Found in the Collection of State A. Rublyov Museum of Ancient Russian Art, Moscow

Background imageIcon Collection: The Last Judgment, End of the 14th-Early 15th century

The Last Judgment, End of the 14th-Early 15th century. Found in the Collection of Cathedral of the Dormition in the Kremlin, Moscow

Background imageIcon Collection: Saint George and the Dragon, First Half of 17th century

Saint George and the Dragon, First Half of 17th century. Found in the Collection of State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Background imageIcon Collection: The Annunciation (Manuscript illumination from the Matenadaran Gospel), 1323

The Annunciation (Manuscript illumination from the Matenadaran Gospel), 1323. Found in the Collection of Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts (Matenadaran), Yerevan

Background imageIcon Collection: Synaxis of the Venerable Fathers of the Kiev Caves, Lavra (Lubok) 1883 (colour litho)

Synaxis of the Venerable Fathers of the Kiev Caves, Lavra (Lubok) 1883 (colour litho)
3124018 Synaxis of the Venerable Fathers of the Kiev Caves, Lavra (Lubok) 1883 (colour litho) by Russian School, (19th century); 34.7x29.9 cm; State Historical Museum, Moscow, Russia; Russian

Background imageIcon Collection: St. Basil the Great, illustration from The Asketikon, 1594 (woodcut)

St. Basil the Great, illustration from The Asketikon, 1594 (woodcut)
3124017 St. Basil the Great, illustration from The Asketikon, 1594 (woodcut) by Mstislavets, Pyotr (fl.1564-1577); Private Collection; (add.info.: Basil of Caesarea)

Background imageIcon Collection: Triptych icon of the Virgin and Child with saints (ivory) (see also 957216-9)

Triptych icon of the Virgin and Child with saints (ivory) (see also 957216-9)
957217 Triptych icon of the Virgin and Child with saints (ivory) (see also 957216-9) by Byzantine, (10th century); overall: 12x23.4x0.9 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore

Background imageIcon Collection: Triptych icon of the Virgin and Child with saints, detail of the back of the centre panel

Triptych icon of the Virgin and Child with saints, detail of the back of the centre panel
957216 Triptych icon of the Virgin and Child with saints, detail of the back of the centre panel (ivory) (see also 957217-9) by Byzantine, (10th century); 12x11.6x0.9 cm; Walters Art Museum

Background imageIcon Collection: Marlene Dietrich and Clive Brook in Shanghai Express

Marlene Dietrich and Clive Brook in Shanghai Express (US 1932). Date: 1932

Background imageIcon Collection: Tower Bridge, 2011. Creator: Ethel Davies

Tower Bridge, 2011. Creator: Ethel Davies
View of the east side of the Tower of London from Tower Bridge, London, EC3, England

Background imageIcon Collection: Tower of London, 2011. Creator: Ethel Davies

Tower of London, 2011. Creator: Ethel Davies
South side of the Tower of London alongside the River Thames, a castle that began with the White Tower and William the Conqueror in 1078 and continually being added to

Background imageIcon Collection: City dragon, 2007. Creator: Ethel Davies

City dragon, 2007. Creator: Ethel Davies
Model of the dragon signifying the entrance to the City of London, a separate administrative area within London, with its own mayor and police force, near Trinity Square, London, EC3, England

Background imageIcon Collection: Big Ben views, 2005. Creator: Ethel Davies

Big Ben views, 2005. Creator: Ethel Davies
Statue of Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protectorate in the mid-17th century, at the Houses of Parliament, with The Elizabeth Tower, better known as Big Ben (which is actually just the name of the bell)

Background imageIcon Collection: Big Ben views, 2005. Creator: Ethel Davies

Big Ben views, 2005. Creator: Ethel Davies
Iron railings at Parliament Square with The Elizabeth Tower, better known as Big Ben (which is actually just the name of the bell), behind, Houses of Parliament, London, SW1, England

Background imageIcon Collection: Wall Paintings of St. Catherines Monastery in Sinai, God and Moses with the Tablets

Wall Paintings of St. Catherines Monastery in Sinai, God and Moses with the Tablets

Background imageIcon Collection: Icon. Figures with censers in the Monastery of Saint Catherine

Icon. Figures with censers in the Monastery of Saint Catherine

Background imageIcon Collection: Altarpiece in polychromed alabaster from the main altar or Santa Tecla altar

Altarpiece in polychromed alabaster from the main altar or Santa Tecla altar. Predella detail with the preaching of St. Paul on Icon

Background imageIcon Collection: Babe Ruth, American baseball player, c1914-c1935

Babe Ruth, American baseball player, c1914-c1935. Christened George Herman Ruth, Jr, Babe Ruth (1895-1948) was one of the greatest baseball players of all time

Background imageIcon Collection: Ty Cobb, American baseball player, 1910s

Ty Cobb, American baseball player, 1910s. Tyrus Raymond Ty Cobb (1886-1961) was one of the greatest baseball players of all time

Background imageIcon Collection: Charlie Chaplin and Jackie Coogan in The Kid, 1921

Charlie Chaplin and Jackie Coogan in The Kid, 1921. British comedian, actor and film star Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977) and American actor John Leslie (Jackie) Coogan (1914-1984)

Background imageIcon Collection: Orson Welles, American actor and film director, 30 October 1938

Orson Welles, American actor and film director, 30 October 1938. Welles (1915-1985) photographed after his the broadcast of a radio dramatisation of The War of the Worlds, by HG Wells

Background imageIcon Collection: Rudolph Valentino, Italian actor and film star, 1926. Artist:s and G

Rudolph Valentino, Italian actor and film star, 1926. Artist:s and G
Rudolph Valentino, Italian actor and film star, 1926. Valentino (1895-1926) rose to fame in 1921 when he danced the tango in the film adaptation of Blasco Ibanezs book

Background imageIcon Collection: British tank Britannia on Fifth Avenue, New York City, USA, c1917-c1918. Artist

British tank Britannia on Fifth Avenue, New York City, USA, c1917-c1918. Artist
British tank Britannia on Fifth Avenue, New York City, USA, c1917-c1918. Passing in front of the Flatiron Building. The tank was in New York to aid the Liberty Loan drive

Background imageIcon Collection: Yosemite Falls after a winter storm, Yosemite National Park, California USA

Yosemite Falls after a winter storm, Yosemite National Park, California USA

Background imageIcon Collection: The Alte Markt (old market) with the iconic town hall and the church St. Nikolei (Saint Nicholas)

The Alte Markt (old market) with the iconic town hall and the church St. Nikolei (Saint Nicholas). The Hanseatic City Stralsund. The old town is listed as UNESCO World Heritage

Background imageIcon Collection: Marble lion at Ponte Vittorio Emanuele 2nd Rome, Unesco World Heritage Site, Latium

Marble lion at Ponte Vittorio Emanuele 2nd Rome, Unesco World Heritage Site, Latium, Italy, Europe

Background imageIcon Collection: Europe, Czech Republic, Prague. Tyn Church, founded in 1385, dominates one side of

Europe, Czech Republic, Prague. Tyn Church, founded in 1385, dominates one side of the Old Town Square in Prague. The towers of this powerful looking Gothic church (with a Baroque interior)

Background imageIcon Collection: Southeast Asia; Thailand; Ayutthaya; Buddha at Wat Phanan Choeng; Luang Pho Tho

Southeast Asia; Thailand; Ayutthaya; Buddha at Wat Phanan Choeng; Luang Pho Tho




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"Capturing Moments of Greatness: Icons that Define History and Culture" A Momentous Victory: Queen Elizabeth II presents Bobby Moore with the World Cup. Resurrection in Art: The Greek Orthodox icon depicting Christ's resurrection in Thessalonica, Macedonia, Greece. Divine Trinity: Exploring the 1420s masterpiece "The Holy Trinity, " a tempera on panel painting. Quirky Charm: The iconic Mini 1000 Mr Bean Car, a symbol of British humor and style. Mapping Africa's Diversity: Discovering the political map that showcases the rich tapestry of African nations. Goddess Annapurna's Generosity: Admiring the statue of Hindu goddess Annapurna at Lakshman temple as she bestows food upon her devotees. Renaissance Wonder: Albrecht Durer's famous woodcut print "Rhinoceros, " an emblematic representation of exoticism during his time. Classic Elegance on Wheels: Beholding the timeless beauty of a Ford Thunderbird from 1955 in its striking blue and white color scheme. Vintage Scooter Chic: Celebrating the Lambretta Li 150 Special, an enduring symbol of mod culture and Italian design excellence. Roaring Powerhouse on Open Roads: Embracing the spirit of adventure with MG MGC Roadster, a quintessential British sports car experience. 11-12 (Optional): Spiritual Harmony in Taize Iconography: Delving into Geneva's Taize icon, reflecting Switzerland's spiritual heritage and ecumenical movement influence across Europe Sacred Veneration Across Borders : Marveling at an Orthodox Coptic icon dedicated to St. Bichoy found in Chatenay-Malabry, Hauts de Seine France.