Scepter Collection (#4)

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)

King of the Danes with crown and sceptre. 1796 (engraving)
7233751 King of the Danes with crown and sceptre. 1796 (engraving) by Austrian School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King of the Danes with crown and sceptre)

Cover of " "L'Assiette au Beurre", Satirique en Couleurs
ICA4877645 Cover of " "L'Assiette au Beurre", Satirique en Couleurs, 1902_5_24: Justice Proces - Avocat (lithograph) by Gousse

Series of History of David, c. 1525 (silk and wool)
CUL4903902 Series of History of David, c.1525 (silk and wool) by Orley, Bernard van (c.1488-1541); Burgos, Spain; (add.info.: David before Saul. ca. 1525. (560 x 410 cm). Series of History of David

Isabella II (1830-1904). Queen of Spain (engraving)
CUL4872687 Isabella II (1830-1904). Queen of Spain (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Isabella II (1830-1904). Queen of Spain (1833-1868)

Charles VI, King of France, illustration from Recueil des Rois de France de Jean Du Tillet (engraving)
1731201 Charles VI, King of France, illustration from Recueil des Rois de France de Jean Du Tillet (engraving) by Tillet, Jean du (1484-1520) (after); (add.info)

Joan I of Castile called Joan the Mad (Juana la loca) wife of Philip of Habsburg, 19th century (oil on canvas)
CUL4929043 Joan I of Castile called Joan the Mad (Juana la loca) wife of Philip of Habsburg, 19th century (oil on canvas) by Galue, Louis (1810-1887); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Tournai

Saint Helena, 15th century (tempera on wood)
CUL4938833 Saint Helena, 15th century (tempera on wood) by Bernat, Martin (1445-1503) & Ximenez, Miguel (fl.1466-1505); (add.info.: Saint Helene - HELENA, Saint (ca. 247-330)

Apocalypse Tapestry or Apocalypse of Angers, 1375-80 (tapestry)
CUL4926371 Apocalypse Tapestry or Apocalypse of Angers, 1375-80 (tapestry) by Bataille, Nicolas (fl. 1363-1400); 156x235 cm; Chateau d'Angers

Apocalypse Tapestry or Apocalypse of Angers, 1375-80 (tapestry)
CUL4926542 Apocalypse Tapestry or Apocalypse of Angers, 1375-80 (tapestry) by Bataille, Nicolas (fl. 1363-1400); 156x259 cm; Chateau d'Angers

Gambrinus, legendary king of Brabant, symbol of beer. circa 1880 (illustration)
6438192 Gambrinus, legendary king of Brabant, symbol of beer. circa 1880 (illustration) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: History. Belgium)

Ecce Homo. 1st half 16th century (oil on wood)
CUL4934205 Ecce Homo. 1st half 16th century (oil on wood) by Mostaert, Jan (c.1475-c.1555); (add.info.: By MOSTAERT, Jan (1470-1556) Dutch school Burgos. Provincial Archaeological Museum); AIC

Portrait of King WIlliam Rufus of England. 1836 (engraving)
7234521 Portrait of King WIlliam Rufus of England.1836 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of King WIlliam Rufus of England. William II)

Red Ploughman, 1920(chromolitho)
FIA5403498 Red Ploughman, 1920(chromolitho) by Zvorykin, Boris Vasilievich (1872-1942); 52x69 cm; Russian State Library, Moscow, Russia; Photo © Fine Art Images

A roundel depicting St Louis of France holding a sceptre over his right shoulder
7308175 A roundel depicting St Louis of France holding a sceptre over his right shoulder, 1501-1600 (pen and black ink on vellum, laid down) by German School

The King Louis XV as Jupiter, 1731 (marble)
7301160 The King Louis XV as Jupiter, 1731 (marble) by Coustou, Nicolas (1658-1733); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: The King Louis XV as Jupiter, Marble)

Hungarian royal crown, St. Stephen's crown, sceptre and orb, crown treasure at Ofen, 1687
7279976 Hungarian royal crown, St. Stephen's crown, sceptre and orb, crown treasure at Ofen, 1687 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hungarian royal crown, St)

Joseph of Egypt, c. 1490/1495 ( oil on panel transferred to canvas)
7295174 Joseph of Egypt, c. 1490/1495 ( oil on panel transferred to canvas) by Master of the Griselda Legend, (fl.1500); 88.5 x 52.5 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

The Infant Savior, c. 1460 (tempera on canvas)
7295167 The Infant Savior, c.1460 (tempera on canvas) by Mantegna, Andrea (1431-1506); 70.2 x 34.3 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; (add.info.: by Andrea Mantegna (1431-1506))

Aimable-Jean-Jacques Pelissier, 1st Duke of Malakoff, 1857 (oil on canvas)
904699 Aimable-Jean-Jacques Pelissier, 1st Duke of Malakoff, 1857 (oil on canvas) by Rodakowski, Henryk Hipolit (1823-94); 219 x 144 cm; Chateau de Versailles

Bernard Pierre Magnan (1791 - 1865), Marshal of France, 1853 (oil on canvas)
904697 Bernard Pierre Magnan (1791 - 1865), Marshal of France, 1853 (oil on canvas) by Lariviere, Charles-Philippe (1798-1876); 219 x 143 cm; Chateau de Versailles

Louis XII of France Kneeling in Prayer, Accompanied by Saints Michael, Charlemagne, Louis, and Denis
7295936 Louis XII of France Kneeling in Prayer, Accompanied by Saints Michael, Charlemagne, Louis, and Denis, 1498-99 (tempera and gold) by Bourdichon, Jean (1457-1521); 24.3--15.7 cm; J

Portrait of Ferdinand I of Austria (oil on canvas)
LRI4669930 Portrait of Ferdinand I of Austria (oil on canvas) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Museo Centrale del Risorgimento, Rome

Cover of Le Rire, 1897-8-21 (engraving)
ICA4869126 Cover of Le Rire, 1897-8-21 (engraving) by Veber, Jean (1868-1928); (add.info.: Illustration of Jean Veber (1868-1928) for the Cover of Le Rire

Louis I, the Pious, the Fair, and the Debonaire, King of Aquitaine, 778. Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4673762 Louis I, the Pious, the Fair, and the Debonaire, King of Aquitaine, 778. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Leopold Massard from " French Costumes from KingClovis to Our

Sceptre, sword and hand of justice of Charlemagne. The gold sceptre is decorated pearls, rubies and sapphires
FLO4673793 Sceptre, sword and hand of justice of Charlemagne. The gold sceptre is decorated pearls, rubies and sapphires, a fleur de liys and figure of the king

King of the Franks, 714-768. He wears a crown, full cape with a rich border fastened with a gold buckle, green tunic
FLO4673768 King of the Franks, 714-768. He wears a crown, full cape with a rich border fastened with a gold buckle, green tunic. He holds a fleur de liys sceptre, and a tablet with a cross in jewels

Charles the Bald, King of West France, Italy, and Holy Roman Emperor, 823
FLO4673842 Charles the Bald, King of West France, Italy, and Holy Roman Emperor, 823. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Leopold Massard from " French Costumes from KingClovis to Our

Lothair I, Emperor of the Romans, 795-855. He carries a sceptre and orb, wears a mitre and crown
FLO4673820 Lothair I, Emperor of the Romans, 795-855. He carries a sceptre and orb, wears a mitre and crown, long cope or pluviale over several tunics

Philip III the Bold, (Philippe Le Hardi, Philipe III de France, 1245-1285) King of France, 13th century
FLO4674331 Philip III the Bold, (Philippe Le Hardi, Philipe III de France, 1245-1285) King of France, 13th century. He wears the ceremonial robes of the Count of Toulouse, crown and sceptre

Clovis I, King of the Franks, 466-511. He wears a gold diadem enriched with gemstones
FLO4673220 Clovis I, King of the Franks, 466-511. He wears a gold diadem enriched with gemstones, and consular symbols received from Anastasius I at Tours

Louis IX, King of France, in ceremonial robes seated on a throne, 13th century
FLO4674164 Louis IX, King of France, in ceremonial robes seated on a throne, 13th century. He wears a crown and holds two sceptres

Hugh Capet, King of the Franks, Capetian dynasty, c. 941. Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4673885 Hugh Capet, King of the Franks, Capetian dynasty, c.941. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Leopold Massard from " French Costumes from KingClovis to Our Days

Louis II the German, King of Bavaria, 806. Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4673775 Louis II the German, King of Bavaria, 806. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Leopold Massard from " French Costumes from KingClovis to Our Days, " Massard, Mifliez

King Philip IV of France, 1268-1314. He wears a gem encrusted crown, blue robe with ermine collar, cuffs, and hem
FLO4673320 King Philip IV of France, 1268-1314. He wears a gem encrusted crown, blue robe with ermine collar, cuffs, and hem, black cracows or poulaines, and holds a sceptre

Portrait en pied de Louis X le Hutin (1289-1316) Miniature by Jean du Tillet (1484-1520)
JLJ4648856 Portrait en pied de Louis X le Hutin (1289-1316) Miniature by Jean du Tillet (1484-1520) from " Recueil des rois de France" 16th century Paris, B.N

Portrait in foot of King Charles IV the Bel (1293-1328) Miniature by Jean du Tillet (1484-1520)
JLJ4648842 Portrait in foot of King Charles IV the Bel (1293-1328) Miniature by Jean du Tillet (1484-1520) from " Recueil des kings de France" 16th century Paris, B.N

L Assiette au Beurre, number 432, Satirique en couleurs, 1909_7_10: Colonization, England Great Britain, India
ICA4914075 L Assiette au Beurre, number 432, Satirique en couleurs, 1909_7_10: Colonization, England Great Britain, India, English Indies - Edward VII (1841-1910) (lithograph) by Camara

Portrait of Don Miguel I (Michael I of Portugal, 1802-1866) He has the Necklace of the Order of the Golden Fleece
LSE4317482 Portrait of Don Miguel I (Michael I of Portugal, 1802-1866) He has the Necklace of the Order of the Golden Fleece - Painting by Joao Baptista Ribeiro (1790-1868), oil on canvas

Portrait en pied du roi Philippe Auguste (1165-1223) Miniature by Jean du Tillet (1484-1520)
JLJ4648855 Portrait en pied du roi Philippe Auguste (1165-1223) Miniature by Jean du Tillet (1484-1520) from " Recueil des rois de France" 16th century Paris, B.N

Portrait of Pepin III known as Pepin the Brief (714-768) king of France. Painting by Louis Felix Amiel (1802-1864)
JLJ4573777 Portrait of Pepin III known as Pepin the Brief (714-768) king of France. Painting by Louis Felix Amiel (1802-1864), 1837. h s/t. Dim: 0, 90 x 0, 72m

Portrait in foot of King Philip V the Long (1294-1322) Miniature by Jean du Tillet (1484-1520)
JLJ4648881 Portrait in foot of King Philip V the Long (1294-1322) Miniature by Jean du Tillet (1484-1520) from " Recueil des kings de France" 16th century Paris, B.N

La comete du roi Mirandole - Lithography, from Theatre des puppets du jardin des Tuileries
LSE4088978 La comete du roi Mirandole - Lithography, from Theatre des puppets du jardin des Tuileries, text and drawing by Louis Edmond Duranty (1833-1880), Paris, 1863 by Duranty

Portrait of Alfonso (Alfonso) III of Catalonia, IV of Aragon, called the debonnaire (1299 - 1336)
AIS5342694 Portrait of Alfonso (Alfonso) III of Catalonia, IV of Aragon, called the debonnaire (1299 - 1336), king of Aragon and Sardinia (1327-1336), 16th century (oil on wood) by Ariosto

Portrait in foot of King Philip VI of Valois (1293-1350) Miniature by Jean du Tillet (1484-1520)
JLJ4648872 Portrait in foot of King Philip VI of Valois (1293-1350) Miniature by Jean du Tillet (1484-1520) from " Recueil des kings de France" 16th century Paris, B.N

Portrait en pied de Louis XI (1423-1483) Miniature by Jean du Tillet (1484-1520)
JLJ4648871 Portrait en pied de Louis XI (1423-1483) Miniature by Jean du Tillet (1484-1520) from " Recueil des rois de France" 16th century Paris, B.N

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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.