Scepter Collection (#5)

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

A pair of ruyi sceptres, 18th-19th century (gilt-bronze & cloisonne)
5325018 A pair of ruyi sceptres, 18th-19th century (gilt-bronze & cloisonne) by Asian School; length: 39.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Cover of L Assiette au Beurre, number 109, Satirique en Couleurs, 1903_5_2
ICA4882629 Cover of L Assiette au Beurre, number 109, Satirique en Couleurs, 1903_5_2 by Camara, Leal de (1877-1948); (add.info.: Press/Media)

Statue of the Roman Emperior Marcus Aurelius, Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus; naked with orb and scepter
5323831 Statue of the Roman Emperior Marcus Aurelius, Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus; naked with orb and scepter by David

Reliquary in the form of the Cross of Lorraine, pastoral sceptre from the Abbey of Werden
7173095 Reliquary in the form of the Cross of Lorraine, pastoral sceptre from the Abbey of Werden, and church candlesticks (chromolitho) by French School

King Charles the first (1600-1649)

Les Bourbons: Louis XIII (1601-1643) and Anne of Austria (1601-1666)
LSE4088204 Les Bourbons: Louis XIII (1601-1643) and Anne of Austria (1601-1666), Marie Therese of Austria (or Spain) (1638-1683) and Louis XIV (1638-1715)

Portrait en pied de Louis XV en costume de corre (1710-1774
JLJ4569353 Portrait en pied de Louis XV en costume de corre (1710-1774) Painting by Hyacinthe Rigaud (1659-1743). 1730. Dim. 2, 71 x 1, 94 m

Portrait of Napoleon III (1808-1873), Emperor of the French in front of a view of
JLJ4622312 Portrait of Napoleon III (1808-1873), Emperor of the French in front of a view of the Chateau de Saint Cloud. Painting by Franz Xaver Winterhalter (1806-1873) 1855 Sun

The Triumph of Hermenegilde (Visigoth Prince and Martyr, ca
LRI4353662 The Triumph of Hermenegilde (Visigoth Prince and Martyr, ca. 560-585) - Oil on canvas, 1654 by Herrera, Francisco the Younger (1622-85); Prado, Madrid

Portrait of Maria Theresa, Holy Roman Empress, 1750 (painting)
LRI4582155 Portrait of Maria Theresa, Holy Roman Empress, 1750 (painting) by Meytens the Younger, Martin (1695-1770); Akademie der Bildenden Kunste, Vienna

Scepter, the sleeve initially was made of wood. End of 3rd-beginning 2nd century BC
LRI4686562 Scepter, the sleeve initially was made of wood. End of 3rd-beginning 2nd century BC (gold and ivory) by Greek, (3rd-2nd century BC); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Taranto, Apuglia

Scepter, the sleeve initially was made of wood. End of 3rd-beginning 2nd century BC
LRI4686560 Scepter, the sleeve initially was made of wood. End of 3rd-beginning 2nd century BC (gold and ivory) by Greek, (3rd-2nd century BC); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Taranto, Apuglia

Portrait en pied du roi de France Louis XVI (1754-1793)
JLJ4645867 Portrait en pied du roi de France Louis XVI (1754-1793), wearing the great royal costume in 1779 Painting by Antoine Francois (Antoine-Francois) Callet (1741-1823) 1779 Dim

Jululius Caesar on the throne, circa 1340 (miniature)
LRI4597549 Jululius Caesar on the throne, circa 1340 (miniature) by Unknown Artist, (14th century); Biblioteca Riccardiana, Florence

Allegory of economics. It is crowned with an olive branch symbolizing peace
XEE4135568 Allegory of economics. It is crowned with an olive branch symbolizing peace. It leans on a rudder and holds a sceptre and compas, emblems of power and the exact government

Nome Gods Bearing Offerings, c. 1391-1353 BC (painted limestone)
499892 Nome Gods Bearing Offerings, c.1391-1353 BC (painted limestone) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); 66x133 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Justice of the Peace, engraved by Alix, from a book on French Directoire costumes
CHT285287 Justice of the Peace, engraved by Alix, from a book on French Directoire costumes (colour engraving) by Garneray, Jean Francois (1755-1837); Archives du Ministere des Affaires Etrangeres

English Dress, c. 1300-1400, from Trachten der Voelker, 1864 (colour litho)
BAL246808 English Dress, c.1300-1400, from Trachten der Voelker, 1864 (colour litho) by Kretschmer, Albert (1825-91); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of the King of France Louis IX (Saint Louis) (1214-1270) Miniature from "
JLJ4678204 Portrait of the King of France Louis IX (Saint Louis) (1214-1270) Miniature from " L Armorial d Auvergne" by Guillaume Revel (15th century). Paris, B.N

Sceptre of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769 - 1821). Risorgimento Museum. Milan
GIA4816398 Sceptre of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769 - 1821). Risorgimento Museum. Milan by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Civico Museo del Risorgimento, Milan

Representation of the page of the Kings: King David, King Solomon
LRI4677163 Representation of the page of the Kings: King David, King Solomon, King Turno and King Lubba (Page of the kings)

Portrait of King Henry IV of England, holding the royal sceptre (painting
LRI4669865 Portrait of King Henry IV of England, holding the royal sceptre (painting, end of 16th- beg. of 17th century) by British School, (17th century); National Gallery, London

Solomons Judgment. Two women pretend to be the mother of the same child
LRI4667247 Solomons Judgment. Two women pretend to be the mother of the same child, 15th century (miniature) by Unknown Artist, (12th century); University Library, Coimbra

Representation of King Ferdinand III of Castile or Saint Ferdinand (1199-1252
LRI4666734 Representation of King Ferdinand III of Castile or Saint Ferdinand (1199-1252) Miniature taken from the manuscript " Index of royal privileges" fol. 66 v

The translator John de Meung (or Clopinel or Chopinel) (1240-1305
LRI4666593 The translator John de Meung (or Clopinel or Chopinel) (1240-1305) donates his work to King Philip IV the beautiful (1268-1314)

The King of the Francs and then Lotharia I (9th century) Miniature from "
LRI4666452 The King of the Francs and then Lotharia I (9th century) Miniature from " Codex Legum Longobardorum" (or Langobardorum)

Lying of King Charles VI (1368-1422) Basilica of Saint Denis, Sain Denis
JLJ4665035 Lying of King Charles VI (1368-1422) Basilica of Saint Denis, Sain Denis by French School, (15th century); Basilique Saint-Denis

The vow of Louis XIII to the Virgin (with the dead Christ)
JLJ4600847 The vow of Louis XIII to the Virgin (with the dead Christ). Painting by Philippe De Champaigne (1602-1674), 1638. Oil on canvas. Dim: 3, 42 x 2, 67m

Representation of the Act as a woman holding a sceptre. (The Law as a young woman
XEE4417306 Representation of the Act as a woman holding a sceptre. (The Law as a young woman, holding a sceptre). From " Mythology of Youth" by Pierre Blanchard 1803

King Louis XI and the Knights of the Order of Saint Michael. 15th century (miniature)
LRI4634984 King Louis XI and the Knights of the Order of Saint Michael. 15th century (miniature) by Unknown Artist, (15th century); Biblioteca Trivulziana, Milan

French Revolution: plate with crown, sceptre and sceptre in the shape of a false "
JLJ4636639 French Revolution: plate with crown, sceptre and sceptre in the shape of a false " public happiness holds its duration". Ceramic of 1789

La Republique Allegorie de la Republique Francaise (France
JLJ4683847 La Republique Allegorie de la Republique Francaise (France) by Dominique Papety (1815-1849) 1848 by Papety, Dominique Louis (1815-49); Musee du Petit Palais, Paris

The coronation of the Virgin, 1496-1504 (oil on wood)
LRI4652258 The coronation of the Virgin, 1496-1504 (oil on wood) by Sittow, Michiel (1469-1525); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info)

Portrait of Henry VI (1165-97), King of Germany, of Sicily
LRI4650155 Portrait of Henry VI (1165-97), King of Germany, of Sicily and Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. Miniature of the Codex " Manesse", 1300-30 by French School

Abecedary. Letter R as King. Small encyclopedic alphabet, popular series
DUV4199971 Abecedary. Letter R as King. Small encyclopedic alphabet, popular series. Epinal imaging, late 19th century by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abecedary)

Defile by Philip II Auguste (1165-1223) in the streets of Paris
XEE4409280 Defile by Philip II Auguste (1165-1223) in the streets of Paris, after the victory of the French army against the Flemish and Welfs of Othon IV at the Battle of Bouvines, 1214

The Carolingians: Pepin the Brief (715-768) and Bertrade of Laon (Berthe aux grand pieds
LSE4088186 The Carolingians: Pepin the Brief (715-768) and Bertrade of Laon (Berthe aux grand pieds) (720-783), Charles I dit Charlemagne (742-814) and Hildegarde of Vintzgau (758-783)

L Empire et les Bourbons: Josephine de Beauharnais (1763-1814
LSE4088210 L Empire et les Bourbons: Josephine de Beauharnais (1763-1814) et Napoleon I Bonaparte (1769-1821), Marie Josephine de Savoie (1753-1810) et Louis XVIII dit Le Desire (1755-1824)

Paul Doumer (1857-1932) - Cartoon by Charles Leandre (1862-1934) in "
XEE4157307 Paul Doumer (1857-1932) - Cartoon by Charles Leandre (1862-1934) in " Le Rire" 1902 by Leandre, Charles (1862-1934); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scepter and throne of the Frankish kings
Throne 164 and scepter 166 of Dagobert I, King of the Franks, hand of justice 165, and scepter of Charlemagne 167. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of

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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.