Scepter Collection (#3)

Polish king, 16th century. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of
FLO4706587 Polish king, 16th century. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

Peruvian Incas, 18th century allegorical representation of Inca king and queen in modern western clothes with gold
FLO4576848 Peruvian Incas, 18th century allegorical representation of Inca king and queen in modern western clothes with gold crown with sun emblem, embroidered cloak, gold axe and sandals with lion

Clothilde, Queen of Clovis of France, 496. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes
FLO4656648 Clothilde, Queen of Clovis of France, 496. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates, " London

Woman of America, emblematic costume, 19th century. She wears a crown of feathers, necklace, cloak, blouse and skirts
FLO4656239 Woman of America, emblematic costume, 19th century. She wears a crown of feathers, necklace, cloak, blouse and skirts

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630736 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Crown Jewels, London
3561151 The Crown Jewels, London by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: London, Great Britain 1900-1910 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

An Allegorical Subject (The Just Ruler), c.1636 (oil on oak)
BAL99430 An Allegorical Subject (The Just Ruler), c.1636 (oil on oak) by Poorter, Willem de (1608-48); 50.2x37.5 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: by Willem de Poorter)

Peter III of Aragon - Peter III " The Great" (1240-1285). King of Aragon and Valencia (1276-1285). Painting
CUL4876447 Peter III of Aragon - Peter III " The Great" (1240-1285). King of Aragon and Valencia (1276-1285). Painting. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona

Representation of Emperor Charlemagne (742-814) - Sculpture Galerie des Hommes illustres Chateau de Versailles
JEB4944868 Representation of Emperor Charlemagne (742-814) - Sculpture Galerie des Hommes illustres Chateau de Versailles; (add.info)

Portrait of Clovis I (v. 466 - 511), first King of the Franks and founder of the Merovingian dynasty
FLO4707596 Portrait of Clovis I (v. 466 - 511), first King of the Franks and founder of the Merovingian dynasty. Dressed in a long tunic with gold embroidered borders, a large coat, boots

Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) leaving Egypt
MMM5481949 Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) leaving Egypt by Gillray, James (1757-1815); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) leaving Egypt

The Council of Toledo - Council of Toledo (6th-7th c.). Illustration of the work "Primacia de la iglesia
CUL4867912 The Council of Toledo - Council of Toledo (6th-7th c.). Illustration of the work "Primacia de la iglesia toledana" (Supremacy of the Church of Toledo) (13th c.). Romanesque art

Blanche of Castile, 1210. She wears a crown, veil, gold-bordered blue cape with fleurs de liys, pink robe, girdle
FLO4655500 Blanche of Castile, 1210. She wears a crown, veil, gold-bordered blue cape with fleurs de liys, pink robe, girdle, and holds a sceptre

Throne 164 and scepter 166 of Dagobert I, King of the Franks, hand of justice 165, and scepter of Charlemagne 167
FLO4702553 Throne 164 and scepter 166 of Dagobert I, King of the Franks, hand of justice 165, and scepter of Charlemagne 167

Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis
3329567 Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis; (add.info.: Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC)

Peter I, said the Justice - Peter I " The Just" (1320-1367). King of Portugal and the Algarve (1357-1367)
CUL4867966 Peter I, said the Justice - Peter I " The Just" (1320-1367). King of Portugal and the Algarve (1357-1367). Detail in portraits of the kings of Portugal

Representation of Charles Martel (686-741) - Sculpture Gallery of illustrious Men Chateau de Versailles
JEB4944874 Representation of Charles Martel (686-741) - Sculpture Gallery of illustrious Men Chateau de Versailles; Chateau de Versailles

In ancient Greek mythology, Zeus ruled over all the other gods as well as humans. The Romans associated him with Jupiter

Isis queen of Egypt, fresco by Pinturicchio, part of the fresco cycle decorating the Sala dei Santi in the Borgia apartments in the Vatican

Full-length portrait of an actor impersonating the King of the Judeans Herod Germany. Date of Photograph:1860-1865 ca

Portrait of a gentleman on horseback in Renaissance costume. He wears a full regal cloak decorated with ermine and a hat. In his right hand he holds a scepter Florence. Date of Photograph:1887

Attic pelike with king between two women, preserved in the Gregorian Etruscan Museum, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums, Gregorian Etruscan Museum Vase Classical, Greek Art

Eone or Aion, Roman relief kept in Villa Albani in Rome Rome Villa Albani Relief Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1920-1930. Date of Artwork:I sec. a.C.-IV sec. d.C

Bronze sculpted group depicting the personification of the Seine, work by Charles Le Brun, located in the parterre d'Eau in the park of Versailles France Versailles

Bronze sculpted group depicting the river Marne, work by Charles Le Brun, located in the parterre d'Eau in the park of Versailles France Versailles, Garden Sculptural Group Baroque

Byzantine ivory diptych panel of the Empress Ariadne, in the Sala Carrand of the Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence Florence The Bargello National Museum High Relief Late Byzantine

Philippe of France, 1837 (Plaster Statue)
7422959 Philippe of France, 1837 (Plaster Statue) by Jacquet, Francois-Henri (1778-after 1848); Musee et Domaine National de Versailles et de Trianon, Versailles

Babylonian priest and king
High priest and king of ancient Babylon. Antique hand-colored print

Henri I, King of France, 1837 (plaster sculpture)
7422969 Henri I, King of France, 1837 (plaster sculpture) by Jacquet, Francois-Henri (1778-after 1848); Musee et Domaine National de Versailles et de Trianon, Versailles, France; (add.info.: Henri I)

Inherkhaou Tomb, Deir El Medineh
8587098 Inherkhaou Tomb, Deir El Medineh by Egyptian; Deir El-Bahri, Thebes, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt. Luxor, city on the Nile of ancient Thebes)

Queen Victoria of England in her coronation robes in 1837, 19th century (print)
3794055 Queen Victoria of England in her coronation robes in 1837, 19th century (print); (add.info.: Queen Victoria of England - portrait of Her Majesty in her coronation robes in 1837)

Ferdinand VII (1784-1833), 1808, by Antonio Carnicero
Ferdinand VII (1784-1833). King of Spain (1808-1833). Portrait by Antonio Carnicero (1748-1814), 1808. History Museum. Madrid. Spain

Charles II Infant with his Ancestors, circa 1667
Carlos II (1661-1700). King of Spain. Charles II Infant with his Ancestors, circa 1667. Portrait by Sebastian de Herrera Barnuevo (1619-1671). Lazaro Galdiano Museum. Madrid. Spain

Anonymous portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1815)
Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1815). Emperor of France (1804-1815). Anonymous portrait, copy of a painting by Francois Gerard. 19th century. San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts. Madrid. Spain

Statuette of Osiris. Granite. Third Intermediate Period. Eg
Statuette of Osiris wearing crown and royal scepters in their hands. Granite. C. 700 B.C. 25th Dynasty. Third Intermediate Period. Carlsberg Glyptotek Museum. Copenhagen. Denmark

The Emperor Maximilian, Circa 1509-1512 (engraving)
7415637 The Emperor Maximilian, Circa 1509-1512 (engraving) by Burgkmair, Hans (c.1473-1531); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Peter IV of Aragon called the Ceremonial or el del punyalet, 14th century (illumination)
CUL4853934 Peter IV of Aragon called the Ceremonial or el del punyalet, 14th century (illumination) by Spanish School, (14th century); (add.info)

King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba Stained Glass
King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, c.1270 (stained glass) Musee de l'Oeuvre de Notre Dame, Strasbourg, France (Photo by Art Images via Getty Images)

Allegory of Satan (Lord of the World), c. 1900 (oil on canvas)
7381619 Allegory of Satan (Lord of the World), c.1900 (oil on canvas) by Stasiak, Ludwik (1858-1924); 200 x 145 cm; National Museum, Krakow, Poland; (add.info.: by Ludwik Stasiak (1858-1924))

King Edward III of England (1312-1377) - King Edward III of England, 14th century, in blue cape trimmed with ermine
FLO4677083 King Edward III of England (1312-1377) - King Edward III of England, 14th century, in blue cape trimmed with ermine

Portrait of Leopoldo de Medici as a young boy, 1622 (oil on canvas)
7146907 Portrait of Leopoldo de Medici as a young boy, 1622 (oil on canvas) by Sustermans, Justus (1597-1681); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Anglo Saxon king on his throne, 9th century. 1796 (engraving)
7233744 Anglo Saxon king on his throne, 9th century. 1796 (engraving) by Austrian School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anglo Saxon king on his throne, 9th century)

Ceiling mural Galleria Dorata (fresco)
7352736 Ceiling mural Galleria Dorata (fresco) by Ferrari, Lorenzo de (1680-1744); Palazzo Carrega-Cataldi (former Palazzo Tobia Pallavicini), Genoa, Liguria

advertizing for the caramel flavored drink Picon (poster)
2904143 advertizing for the caramel flavored drink Picon (poster) by Mauzan, Luciano Achille (1883-1952); (add.info.: Advertising poster done by Achille Lucien Mauzan (1883 -1952)

Frederic II of Hohenstauffen (1194-1250) (Frederic II of the Holy Empire) and his falconer - Frederick II
FLO4675919 Frederic II of Hohenstauffen (1194-1250) (Frederic II of the Holy Empire) and his falconer - Frederick II and his falconer, 13th century - Frederick II wears a gold crown

Isabella II, Queen of Spain (oil on canvas)
CUL4847463 Isabella II, Queen of Spain (oil on canvas) by Spanish School, (19th century); Army Museum, Toledo, Spain; (add.info.: Isabella II (1830-1904). Queen of Spain (1833-1868). Oil on canvas

Henry VII king of England (print)
3790400 Henry VII king of England (print); (add.info.: Henry VII, portrait. The first monarch of the House of Tudor, King of England and Lord of Ireland from August 1485 History of England)

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"Scepter: A Symbol of Power and Authority Throughout History" From the ancient civilizations to modern times, the scepter has been a powerful symbol of authority and leadership and has been wielded by kings, emperors, and even religious figures, representing their dominion over their realms. In St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Pope Francis holds a majestic scepter as he presides over Easter Holy Mass. The scepter signifies his spiritual authority as the leader of the Catholic Church. Centuries ago, Justinian, the Byzantine emperor, grasped a golden scepter adorned with precious gems. This emblem of his rule showcased his imperial power and influence. Across continents in Egypt stood a statue of the Goddess Sakhmet holding an ornate scepter. As protector of pharaohs and embodiment of divine power, she brandished this symbol to assert her strength. The renowned military strategist Horatio Herbert Kitchener held a commanding presence with his ceremonial staff as First Earl Kitchener of Khartoum. His scepter represented his role in shaping British colonial policies during World War I. Constantine the Great once ruled Rome with an iron fist while clutching a regal scepter engraved with intricate details. This emblematic artifact embodied both his political prowess and divine right to govern. Henry IV, King of Germany and Holy Roman Emperor during medieval times, was often depicted in portraits wielding a magnificent golden scepter—a testament to his royal lineage and sovereign might. Urraca of León and Castile proudly displayed her authority through her elegant silver-tipped scepters—an expression of her reign over vast territories in medieval Spain. In Madrid's Fountain of Cibeles stands Cybele herself—goddess mother Earth—holding aloft an imposing bronze staff crowned with laurel leaves; it represents her nurturing power over nature itself.