Procession Collection (page 8)

Chariot of Fire, 1747 (painting)
CUL4934780 Chariot of Fire, 1747 (painting); 135x292 cm; Museo de Bellas Artes, Seville, Spain; (add.info.: By MARTINEZ, Domingo (1688-1749)

France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Carnac: 15 August 1900, the procession to Carnac, 1900
LUX4816815 France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Carnac: 15 August 1900, the procession to Carnac, 1900; (add.info.: France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Carnac: 15 August 1900, the procession to Carnac

A stylized ancient Egyptian city with royal procession and pyramid A sphinx is pulled on a wheeled cart
5669633 A stylized ancient Egyptian city with royal procession and pyramid A sphinx is pulled on a wheeled cart; (add.info)

The Grand Naval Review. This Grand Review of the British Navy took place at Portsmouth on June 24th
7341802 The Grand Naval Review. This Grand Review of the British Navy took place at Portsmouth on June 24th and 25th 1814 in the presence of the Prince Regent and his Royal Visitors, c

France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Equihen-Plage: September 25, 1901
LUX4783642 France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Equihen-Plage: September 25, 1901, procession of the blessing of the sea with Swiss clergy, inhabitants

Detail of an 18th century screen used for the Fete Dieu (or Fete of the Holy Sacrament)
JEB4961253 Detail of an 18th century screen used for the Fete Dieu (or Fete of the Holy Sacrament), representing the procession entering the cathedral of Saint Saviour in the city of Aix-En-Provence

Detail of an 18th century screen used for the Fete God (or Fete of the Holy Sacrament)
JEB4961230 Detail of an 18th century screen used for the Fete God (or Fete of the Holy Sacrament), representing the procession Musee du Vieil Aix, Aix en Provence; Musee du Vieil Aix

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: rue nationale, fete de la victoire, 1918
LUX4798672 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: rue nationale, fete de la victoire, 1918; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: rue nationale, fete de la victoire

History of Indigenous Peoples: Procession of Holy Days in an Indian village Pueblo, New Mexico, 19th century
NWI4896121 History of Indigenous Peoples: Procession of Holy Days in an Indian village Pueblo, New Mexico, 19th century. Coloured engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

PEREZ VILLAAMIL, Jenaro (1807-1854). Espana artistica y monumental. 1842 - 1850. TOME, Narciso (1690-1752)
CUL4878408 PEREZ VILLAAMIL, Jenaro (1807-1854). Espana artistica y monumental. 1842 - 1850. TOME, Narciso (1690-1752). Altar called " el Transparent" (transparent)

France, Auvergne, Puy-de-Dome (63), La bourboule: A religious procession in front of the Casino de la Bourboule
LUX4802772 France, Auvergne, Puy-de-Dome (63), La bourboule: A religious procession in front of the Casino de la Bourboule, 1900 - Sign:s Saves to Christ King; (add.info.: France, Auvergne)

France, Pays de la Loire, Vendee (85), Les Sables-d'Olonnes: Procession of the fete dieu aux sable d'Olonne
LUX4802051 France, Pays de la Loire, Vendee (85), Les Sables-d'Olonnes: Procession of the fete dieu aux sable d'Olonne, 1910; (add.info.: France, Pays de la Loire, Vendee (85)

A carousel parade among teams of knights representing the four elements fire, wind, earth and water
FLO4702952 A carousel parade among teams of knights representing the four elements fire, wind, earth and water. Part of the celebration of the birth of Freiderich, Duke of Wurttemberg, 1616

Marriage of Aladdin and the princess: illustration for the tale Aladin or the wonderful lamp in Arabian Nights
XEE4182294 Marriage of Aladdin and the princess: illustration for the tale Aladin or the wonderful lamp in Arabian Nights, 1929-32 (lithograph) by Neziere

Entertainment and celebrations in the Middle Ages (Middle Ages): the winner of a crossbow shooting competition in
PCT4273401 Entertainment and celebrations in the Middle Ages (Middle Ages): the winner of a crossbow shooting competition in Switzerland

Aladdin goes to the Sultan's Palace: illustration for the tale Aladin or the wonderful lamp in Arabian Nights
XEE4182297 Aladdin goes to the Sultan's Palace: illustration for the tale Aladin or the wonderful lamp in Arabian Nights, 1929-32 (lithograph) by Neziere

A peasant wedding procession in Sicily
3732643 A peasant wedding procession in Sicily; (add.info.: An illustration of a peasant wedding procession, Sicily, Italy. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A state barge being used to dock a large boat, 1850
3330580 A state barge being used to dock a large boat, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a state barge being used to dock a large boat. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A state barge being used to dock a large boat, 1850
3330578 A state barge being used to dock a large boat, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a state barge being used to dock a large boat. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Procession of the Holy League in Paris, 1590 (print)
2757146 Procession of the Holy League in Paris, 1590 (print); (add.info.: France. Procession de la Ligue a Paris, 1590. Coll. Part. History. France. French Wars of Religion)

A procession of flowers before Mount Fuji
2909950 A procession of flowers before Mount Fuji; (add.info.: A procession of flowers before Mount Fuji. Print shows a procession of several women, some carrying a palanquin)

From The Illustrated London News, 1910. Detail from decorative page from The Golden Book of the Coronation of King
2915333 From The Illustrated London News, 1910. Detail from decorative page from The Golden Book of the Coronation of King George V and his consort Queen Mary

Decorative page from The Golden Book of the Coronation of King George V and his consort Queen Mary
2915331 Decorative page from The Golden Book of the Coronation of King George V and his consort Queen Mary, with detail of the Coronation Procession of Richard I in 1189

A Patient Crowd, waiting in Trafalgar Square to see the Procession (litho)
1040888 A Patient Crowd, waiting in Trafalgar Square to see the Procession (litho) by Salmon, Balliol (1868-1953) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Patient Crowd)

Venice depicted with a procession by the Doge of Venice. 17th Century (chromolithograph)
529216 Venice depicted with a procession by the Doge of Venice. 17th Century (chromolithograph); Universal History Archive/UIG

Victoria (1819-1901) queen of England from 1837 and Empress of India from 1876
531359 Victoria (1819-1901) queen of England from 1837 and Empress of India from 1876. Coronation in Westminster Abbey, 28 June 1837

Queen Victoria and the procession passing through Wellington Arch on Constitution Hill to open the Imperial Institute
8631586 Queen Victoria and the procession passing through Wellington Arch on Constitution Hill to open the Imperial Institute

Folk dancers, Sutton, Sussex (b/w photo)
8676004 Folk dancers, Sutton, Sussex (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Members of the Sutton Folk Dance Club, Sussex)

Procession of vintagers, with music, on the way to the wine-press, Alto Douro, Portugal (b/w photo)
8675660 Procession of vintagers, with music, on the way to the wine-press, Alto Douro, Portugal (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Flagellants, 15th Century (colour litho)
8672839 Flagellants, 15th Century (colour litho) by German School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flagellants, 15th Century)

Christ's entry into Jerusalem (colour litho)
8636004 Christ's entry into Jerusalem (colour litho) by Martin, John (1789-1854) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ's entry into Jerusalem)

Procession going to the games in ancient Rome (engraving)
8635789 Procession going to the games in ancient Rome (engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Procession going to the games in ancient Rome)

Pilgrims approaching Delphi, ancient Greece (engraving)
8635018 Pilgrims approaching Delphi, ancient Greece (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pilgrims approaching the temples of Delphi, ancient Greece)

Judges procession from Westminster Abbey, London (b/w photo)
8676170 Judges procession from Westminster Abbey, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Judges procession from Westminster Abbey, London)

Blackpool carnival (b/w photo)
8655922 Blackpool carnival (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blackpool carnival)

Lord Mayor's Show, London, 1378 (colour litho)
8656056 Lord Mayor's Show, London, 1378 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Mayor's Show, City of London, 1378)

Lord Mayor's Show, London, late 14th or early 15th Century (colour litho)
8656055 Lord Mayor's Show, London, late 14th or early 15th Century (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Mayor's Show, City of London)

Ludgate Hill on 29 May 1660 (litho)
8651203 Ludgate Hill on 29 May 1660 (litho) by Crawford, Thomas Hamilton (1860-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ludgate Hill on 29 May 1660)

Service of Mass on the Campagna 1878 (Oil on panel)
8766589 Service of Mass on the Campagna 1878 (Oil on panel) by Chapman, John Gadsby (1808-89); 16.4x45.6 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art

The recognition of Esarhaddon as king in Ninevah, Upper Mesopotamia in 681 BC
3033782 The recognition of Esarhaddon as king in Ninevah, Upper Mesopotamia in 681 BC. Esarhaddon or Asarhaddon, king of Assyria who reigned 681 - 669 BC

Poster advertising the Le Havre-Plymouth-New York route by the shipping company Companie Generale Transatlantigue
1769939 Poster advertising the Le Havre-Plymouth-New York route by the shipping company Companie Generale Transatlantigue, known as the French Line (colour lithograph) by Sebille

Parade of troops for Ferdinand VII (1784-1833) King of Spain and Mary Christine of Bourbon Siciles (1806-1878)
AIS5354726 Parade of troops for Ferdinand VII (1784-1833) King of Spain and Mary Christine of Bourbon Siciles (1806-1878), June 28, 1832, 19th century (litho); Museo de Historia

Feast and procession on the occasion of the election of Pope Alexander VII (Alessandro) (1599-1667) in 1655
AIS5377894 Feast and procession on the occasion of the election of Pope Alexander VII (Alessandro) (1599-1667) in 1655, Italian school

Dionysian procession. Ancient crater with black figures. 440 -430 BC
AIS5389309 Dionysian procession. Ancient crater with black figures. 440 -430 BC.; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Taranto, Apuglia, Italy

The triumph of Caius Iulius Cesar (miniature)
AIS5391488 The triumph of Caius Iulius Cesar (miniature); Biblioteca Nazionale, Turin, Italy; (add.info.: Caius Iulius Cesar (101-44 BC), Roman general and statesman

Universal Exhibition of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain 1888 in La Ilustracion Iberica (engraving)
UIG5416126 Universal Exhibition of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain 1888 in La Ilustracion Iberica (engraving); (add.info.: Civic procession walking along Paseo de la Industria)

The Duomo, Florence, 1750
6266245 The Duomo, Florence, 1750; (add.info.: A View of the Cathedral Church of Florence and the Grand Procession of the Host)

18th century illustration of Louis XV, King of France, Reigned 1715-1774 arriving at Strasbourg Cathedral, 1744
5304971 18th century illustration of Louis XV, King of France, Reigned 1715-1774 arriving at Strasbourg Cathedral, 1744. Louis XV (15 February 1710-10 May 1774), known as Louis the Beloved

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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.