Ruling Collection (#2)

A Man being Escorted to the Gallows (oil on canvas)
827910 A Man being Escorted to the Gallows (oil on canvas) by Nuvolone, Carlo Francesco (1609-1662); 187.6x229.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Man being Escorted to the Gallows)

Esther before Ahasueurus, (oil on canvas)
827686 Esther before Ahasueurus, (oil on canvas) by Amigoni, Jacopo (c. 1675-1752); 123x153.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Esther before Ahasueurus. Jacopo Amigoni (1682-1752). Oil on canvas

At the Police Station, 1857 (oil on canvas)
659651 At the Police Station, 1857 (oil on canvas) by Unker, Carl-Hendrik d (1828-66); 93.5x138.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Police Station. Carl Henrik Unker (1828-1866)

Justice being dispensed by the Druids, illustration from Hutchinson
STC363597 Justice being dispensed by the Druids, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1920 (litho) by Pearse

A Tribunal (oil on canvas)
990381 A Tribunal (oil on canvas) by Octavien, Francois (1695-1732/40); 54x72 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Tribunal. Attributed to Francois Octavien (1695-1732/40). Oil on canvas

The Roman Wine-Tasters (watercolour)
1766673 The Roman Wine-Tasters (watercolour) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Roman Wine-Tasters. Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema (1836-1912)

A Nautical Map, detail of the Gran Turco, 1564 (colour litho)
955466 A Nautical Map, detail of the Gran Turco, 1564 (colour litho) by Maggiolo, Giacomo (16th Century); Biblioteca Civica Bertoliana, Vicenza, Italy; Alinari

Cybele before the Council of the Gods, (black chalk pen and brown ink with brown wash)
827582 Cybele before the Council of the Gods, (black chalk pen and brown ink with brown wash) by Cortona, Pietro da (Berrettini) (1596-1669); 19.5x14.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Judgement of Paris, 1909 (oil on canvas in a contemporary frame)
827951 The Judgement of Paris, 1909 (oil on canvas in a contemporary frame) by Stahl, Friedrich (1863-1940); 146x105.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Judgement of Paris)

Sheet 16, from a portfolio of alphabets, 1929. From 20 Alphabets and Instructive Plates for Pen & Ink. [James Dorn, London, 1929]

Commemoration of the second council of Nice, 9th-10th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 9th-10th manuscript illustration in the Monologue Grec

Court of Love, Provence, France, 14th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original manuscript illustration in Guillaume de Machaut held at the Bibliotheque Nationale de France, Paris

Kudurru (stele) of King Marduk-zakir-shumi (852-828 BC). An act of donation to a priest of the temple of Eana of Uruk. Mesopotamia. Limestone. Cuneiforme. Babylon exposore. Louvre. Paris

Bazaar or Fair in a Maratha Camp, India
A Bazar in Seendhiyas camp. A bazaar or fair in a Maratha Camp, showing a long avenue lined with stalls. A Maratha or Mahratta is a member of one of the major Hindu Kshatriya (warrior) groups (castes)

Sultan Abdul Hamid II of Turkey - Constitution
The Sultan travelling to the Friday Prayers after the Proclamation of the Constitution in Constantinople, 1908. Sultan Abdul Hamid II (1842 - 1918)

Sultan Abdul Hamid II of Turkey
Sultan Abdul Hamid II (1842 - 1918) oversaw a period of decline in the power and extent of the Empire, ruling from 31 August 1876 until he was deposed on 27 April 1909

Visit of the German Kaiser Wilhelm II to Turkey
The visit of the German Kaiser Wilhelm II and his wife Augusta Viktoria to Constantinople. Pictured here with Sultan Abdul Hamid II (1842 - 1918)

Seal Of Edward Balliol, C. 1283

The Court Of The Gaekwad, The Ruling Prince Or Maharaja Gaekwad Of Baroda, India, In The 19Th Century. From El Mundo En La Mano, Published 1878

Composite On North Vietnam

WW1 - The German eagle still on top
WW1 - The German offensive illustrated here as an eagle, dominating the top of the mountain. Representing Germanys success in ruling the war

Roberto Malatesta
ROBERTO MALATESTA Italian nobleman, member of the ruling house of Rimini. Date: 1440 - 1482

King Solomons throne, 1430 artwork
King Solomons throne. Illuminated manuscript miniature from the 15th-century Alba Bible, depicting King Solomon of Israel on his throne (The First Book of Kings)

Brahmins at a feast in a Maratha Camp, India
A Mahratta Surdar entertaining Brahmins. Brahmins at a feast in a Maratha Camp. Some are playing musical instruments while others are eating, and servants are carrying dishes of food

The Maharajah of Patiala
Bhupinder Singh (1891 - 1938) was the ruling Maharaja of the princely state of Patiala from 1900 to 1938. He is perhaps the most famous Maharaja of Patiala, best known for his extravagance

Sultan Abdul Hamid II of Turkey - Parliament
Opening of the Turkish Parliament - the Sultan arrives in his box and delivers the Royal Speech(back centre). There is a balcony on the upper right full of the diplomatic Corp

Wilhelm II, German Emperor 1888
Wilhelm II or William II (1859 1941), last German Emperor (Kaiser) and King of Prussia, ruling the German Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia from 15 June 1888 to 9 November 1918. Date: 1888

The Radical Party - their promises are seen as all froth and no substance - a propaganda postcard mocking the ruling government (labelled the Radical Party )

Berenice Chigi
BERENICE CHIGI Italian noblewoman, wife of the popes nephew, member of the ruling family of Siena, patrons of the arts Date: ? - 1696

Alessandro Farnese / Unive
ALESSANDRO FARNESE Duke of Parma, general and diplomat. Spanish governor general of the Netherlands (1578-86), ruling as regent for Philip II of Spain Date: 1545 - 1592

Alessandro Farnese / Anon
ALESSANDRO FARNESE Duke of Parma, general and diplomat. Spanish governor general of the Netherlands (1578-86), ruling as regent for Philip II of Spain Date: 1545 - 1592

Italy - Genoa - Palazzo Ducale
Coloured lantern slide of the Doges (Ducale) Palace in Genoa, Italy. Once the home of the Doges of Genoa (oligarchy ruling of small selection of merchant families)

Picnics - Russian High society
A picnic held in 1913 that is seemingly entirely consisting of members of the Russian aristocracy. Date: 1913

Matteo Visconti
MATTEO VISCONTI duce di Milano Italian noble, member of the ruling family of Milan. Date: 1250 - 1322

Azzo Visconti
AZZO VISCONTI Italian noble, member of the ruling family of Milan Date: 1302 - 1339

Sigismondo Malatesta 2
SIGISMONDO PANDOLFO MALATESTA Italian nobleman, member of the ruling house of Rimini, a noted patron of the arts. Date: 1417 - 1468

Sigismondo Malatesta 1
SIGISMONDO PANDOLFO MALATESTA Italian nobleman, member of the ruling house of Rimini, a noted patron of the arts. Date: 1417 - 1468

Design Altar Surmounted Crucifix Four Different Views
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Garden Elevation Villa Madama Rome 1710-27
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Elevation Interior Columbarium 1710-27 Pen
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Design Facade 1710-27 Pen brown ink brush gray wash
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Perspective Rendering Round Temple Ruins Tempio della Speranza
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Design Decoration Wall Grotteschi Antique-Style
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Plan Section Exterior Elevation Villa 1710-27
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Design Elevation Interior Door Loggia Pope Julius
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Two Sections Columbarium 1710-27 Pen brown ink
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Design Entrance Loggia Villa Pope Julius 1710-27
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Plan Columbarium 1710-27 Pen brown ink brush
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"From Smoke Balls to Stamps: A Glimpse into the World of Ruling" In 1893, the Carbolic Smoke Ball ruled as a peculiar remedy, promising protection against influenza. Meanwhile, Hobbes' Leviathan stood tall on its frontis page, symbolizing absolute power and authority. A controversial figure in Russian history, Rasputin's caricature portrayed his alleged influence over ruling circles. On the other side of the world, during WW1, the Maharajah of Mysore played a significant role in ruling his kingdom amidst global turmoil. The famous Judgment of Solomon painting depicted wise ruling by King Solomon who resolved a dispute between two women claiming motherhood. Similarly, stamps featuring Maharaja Patiala and Bharatpur showcased their rule over princely states with elegance. Centuries earlier in England, King Alfred submitted his laws to the Witan for approval—a pivotal moment illustrating shared governance and collective decision-making. Traveling eastward to Ottoman Empire revealed Janissary Agha and Kadi Lechke as functionaries entrusted with maintaining order under imperial rule. At Hurlingham Club in Fulham or amidst Natalia Rioters Events in Russia during Peter The Great's reign—rulers took moments to stroll or dealt with challenging events while upholding their authority. Lastly, Charlemagne's hearing news event highlighted France's ruler staying informed about important matters that shaped his kingdom’s destiny back in 768 AD Charles era. Through these glimpses into various historical periods and regions worldwide—from smoke balls to oil paintings—we witness different facets of ruling; be it through legal judgments or symbols like stamps or even rulers taking leisurely strolls. Each hint offers us insights into how individuals exerted control and governed societies throughout time.