Procession Collection (page 4)

David Seizes the Ark
David chooses Jerusalem as his capital, and installs there the Ark of the Covenant retrieved from the Philistines He dances before it as the procession enters the city

Chartist Procession
The Chartist demonstration : the procession at Blackfriars Bridge, London

Greek Orthodox procession on Good Friday, Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece, Europe

Procession in a Greek Orthodox church, Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece, Europe

Jewish religious procession from the 15th century.. From a coloured pen and ink drawing in the handwritten chronicles of the Council of Constance by Ulrich von Richental

The Blessing of the Wheat in the Artois, 1857 (oil on canvas)
XIR173095 The Blessing of the Wheat in the Artois, 1857 (oil on canvas) by Breton, Jules (1827-1906); 126x320 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Arras

Thessaloniki - Tin Village wedding Date: circa 1916

Their majesties the King and Queen visited Oxford University for the opening of Bodleian Extension. Under substantial grant from the American Rockefeller Foundation

Procession and Buddha statues in Doi Suthep temple, Chiang Mai, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

SAINT PATRICK (c389-461). Patron saint of Ireland. Traveling to Tara. Line engraving, 19th century

Procession of Horse Guardsmen - London Date: circa 1910s

Mounted Police Officer - Procession in The Mall
Mounted Police Officers take part in a procession along The Mall, London, heading toward Buckingham Palace from Admiralty Arch

Poster advertising Holy Isipatana
Poster by Dorothy Newsome advertising Holy Isipatana, at Sarnath, a Buddhist site in Benares, India

The Royal Horse Artillary in Hyde Park, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Steel band festival, Point Fortin, Trinidad, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

View to the Royal Palace, Norwegian National Day (17th May) Oslo, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Statue carried in a parade during the Festival of Snakes in Abruzzo, Italy, Europe

Mahoot and boys on decorated elephants at a roadside festival, Kerala State, India, Asia

Victoria / Coronat / Jubilee
Two scenes from Queen Victorias reign: 1. her coronation, 1837 2. Golden Jubilee procession, 1887

Victoria / Pjournal / 1897
Queen Victoria rides through the streets of London on the occasion of her Diamond Jubilee

Royal Procession 1804
The Royal procession takes king George III to Westminster to open Parliament

Icons in Procession
Boys carry holy icons in procession at Desze, Hungary

Old Fish Street Hill and the Monument to the Great Fire with members of the London Fire Brigade, London, England, 19th century. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

Queen Victoria and the procession passing through Hyde Park to open the Imperial Institute (engraving)
8631584 Queen Victoria and the procession passing through Hyde Park to open the Imperial Institute (engraving) by Feller, Frank (1848-1908) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scene from Petrarch's I Trionfi (colour litho)
8626248 Scene from Petrarch's I Trionfi (colour litho) by Italian School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Triumph of Time)

Decorations of the Puerta del Sol in Madrid on the occasion of the visit of King Charles III (1716-1788)
AIS5373258 Decorations of the Puerta del Sol in Madrid on the occasion of the visit of King Charles III (1716-1788), 1759-88 (painting); Museo de Historia

Charles V Holy Roman Emperor entered Bruges in 1515 (miniature)
AIS5336646 Charles V Holy Roman Emperor entered Bruges in 1515 (miniature); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Thumbnail. Codex 2592 fol 75.); © Iberfoto

Inquisition in Portugal, 18th century (engraving)
8698471 Inquisition in Portugal, 18th century (engraving); (add.info.: Religion. The Inquisition in Lisbon, Portugal. Auto De Fe. Engraving, France, XVIIIth cent.); © Archives Charmet

18th century illustration of celebrations for Louis XV, King of France, Reigned 1715-1774 arriving at Strasbourg, 1744
5304999 18th century illustration of celebrations for Louis XV, King of France, Reigned 1715-1774 arriving at Strasbourg, 1744

18th century illustration of Louis XV, King of France, Reigned 1715-1774 processing through Rue de Strasbourg, Paris
5304973 18th century illustration of Louis XV, King of France, Reigned 1715-1774 processing through Rue de Strasbourg, Paris

In 1318, the bishop of Paris summoned the clergy of the city (engraving)
5942918 In 1318, the bishop of Paris summoned the clergy of the city (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: In 1318)

Religious procession in Paris in the Middle Ages (engraving)
5942912 Religious procession in Paris in the Middle Ages (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Religious procession in Paris in the Middle Ages)

Marcus Claudius Marcellus triumph. (print)
7420037 Marcus Claudius Marcellus triumph. (print); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024

Procession with Virgin Mary figure, Bavaria (postcard)
7377727 Procession with Virgin Mary figure, Bavaria (postcard); © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Buffoon and Pantaloon, members of a drama group, historical wood engraving, about 1897
UIG5414502 Buffoon and Pantaloon, members of a drama group, historical wood engraving, about 1897; UIG

Parade on 1st May 1888 in New York, USA, historical engraving, about 1888
UIG5414290 Parade on 1st May 1888 in New York, USA, historical engraving, about 1888; UIG

The Maharaja Of Baroda, India Riding An Elephant, In The 19Th Century. From El Mundo En La Mano
UIG5420602 The Maharaja Of Baroda, India Riding An Elephant, In The 19Th Century. From El Mundo En La Mano, Published 1878 ©UIG/Leemage

A triumphant military commander enters Rome
7177141 A triumphant military commander enters Rome; Private Collection; (add.info.: A triumphant military commander enters Rome)

Assouade and Soufflacul, carnival customs, 19th century (engraving)
8822163 Assouade and Soufflacul, carnival customs, 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Assouade (Donkey Tower) and Soufflacul (Soufflaculs)

Enthronement of Anthony Wilson Thorold as the Bishop of Winchester, 3 March 1891 (engraving)
8631261 Enthronement of Anthony Wilson Thorold as the Bishop of Winchester, 3 March 1891 (engraving) by Finnemore, Joseph (1860-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Diamond Jubilee Procession crossing London Bridge (litho)
8631107 The Diamond Jubilee Procession crossing London Bridge (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Diamond Jubilee Procession crossing London Bridge)

Lord Mayor's procession through Dame Street, Dublin, Ireland (engraving)
8631468 Lord Mayor's procession through Dame Street, Dublin, Ireland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Queen Victoria's visit to Grasse (engraving)
8631357 Queen Victoria's visit to Grasse (engraving) by Comba, Pierra (1859-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Victoria's visit to Grasse)

Noah's Ark: The procession (colour litho)
8639702 Noah's Ark: The procession (colour litho) by Smith, Elmer Boyd (1860-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: The procession)

Triumph of Scipio Africanus (engraving)
8635746 Triumph of Scipio Africanus (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Triumph of Scipio Africanus after his defeat of Hannibal at the Battle of)

Lord Mayor's Show, London, 1930 (b/w photo)
8635302 Lord Mayor's Show, London, 1930 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elephants participating in the Lord Mayor's Show, London, 1930)

Admiral Togo arriving in Tokyo after defeating the Russians at the Battle of Tsushima, 1905 (b/w photo)
8655653 Admiral Togo arriving in Tokyo after defeating the Russians at the Battle of Tsushima, 1905 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Lord Mayor's Show, London, 1823 (colour litho)
8656054 Lord Mayor's Show, London, 1823 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Mayor's Show, City of London, 1823)

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In the vibrant world of processions, a myriad of stories unfold. From Chaucer's Pilgrims depicted by Pauline Baynes to Benozzo di Lese's captivating brushstrokes, these artistic masterpieces capture the essence of communal journeys. Amidst the grandeur and opulence, we encounter the Pearly Kings & Queens, adorned in their intricate pearl-studded garments, embodying London's rich cultural heritage. Their procession through bustling streets resonates with tradition and unity. But not all they are steeped in celebration; some carry deeper meanings. The burning crosses at Lewes' annual bonfire night parade serve as a reminder of historical events that shaped our society. They ignite conversations about tolerance and understanding. The Coronation Procession of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 was a momentous occasion that united a nation under one sovereign. As crowds lined the streets with jubilation, her regal carriage symbolized continuity and stability amidst changing times and can also be powerful symbols of revolution and resilience. Juan O Gorman's mural depicting Mexico's 1810 Revolution captures Miguel Hidalgo's call to revolt - an impassioned cry for freedom echoing through generations. From political demonstrations like unemployed coal miners protesting in Jarrow to Nancy Schon's whimsical Make Way for Ducklings sculpture in Boston Public Garden, processions become platforms for diverse voices seeking recognition or expressing joy. Even when integrity retires from office, as seen in James Gillray’s satirical cartoon "Integrity retiring from Office. " from 1801, it becomes part of history’s procession – reminding us that power is transient but principles endure. And within hallowed walls like Westminster Abbey during the 1937 Coronation or onlookers gathered at Dewars advertisement capturing moments frozen in time - processions bring together notable figures who shape our collective narrative. Whether it is celebrating cultural heritage or voicing dissent against injustice they can a testament to the human spirit.