Scepter Collection (#6)

Ms 1-2005, ff. 38v-39r: The Anointing of David, historiated D
FIT276990 Ms 1-2005, ff.38v-39r: The Anointing of David, historiated D initial from the Macclesfield Psalter, Use of Sarum, East Anglia, c.1330 (vellum) by English School

Window w11 depicting a king the tree of Jesse (stained glass)
719966 Window w11 depicting a king the tree of Jesse (stained glass) by French School, (16th century); Church of St. Samson, Clermont, Oise, France; French, out of copyright

Minister fanning sacred flame with flabellum
Festival of Isis, with minister fanning the sacred flame with flabellum and second minister with sword or scepter. Devotees playing sistrum, horns and drums

Emperor Maximilian I, with crown, sceptre, and sword, 15th-16th century (painting)
LRI4582160 Emperor Maximilian I, with crown, sceptre, and sword, 15th-16th century (painting) by Strigel, Bernhard (1460-1528); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

Dress of the Britons, Gauls and Germans, from Trachten der Voelker
BAL246079 Dress of the Britons, Gauls and Germans, from Trachten der Voelker, 1864 (colour litho) by Kretschmer, Albert (1825-91); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Cartoon on the royal family (Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette with their children
LSE4076578 Cartoon on the royal family (Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette with their children) during the French Revolution, circa 1790 - Musee Carnavalet by French School

Representation of Sanchez II Garcia (1010-1029), Count of Castile
AIS5359007 Representation of Sanchez II Garcia (1010-1029), Count of Castile. Low relief sculpts on the tomb of the Monastery of San Salvador, in Ona (Spain)

Portrait of Louis XIV (1638 - 1715) king of France, protector of the Royal Academy of
JLJ4574013 Portrait of Louis XIV (1638 - 1715) king of France, protector of the Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture, with the sceptre of Charles V dit de Charlemagne

Portrait of Saint Louis (louis IX) with one page (1214-1270
JLJ4649543 Portrait of Saint Louis (louis IX) with one page (1214-1270) Painting by Domenikos Theotokopoulos dit El Greco (1541-1614) Sun

Lying of King Philip III called Philip the Hardi (1245-1285). Basilica of Saint Denis
JLJ4655263 Lying of King Philip III called Philip the Hardi (1245-1285). Basilica of Saint Denis. Saint Denis by Unknown Artist, (13th century); Basilique Saint-Denis

The young King Louis XIV of France (1638-1715), after a paeinture of the Musee de Blois (France)
FLO4616650 The young King Louis XIV of France (1638-1715), after a paeinture of the Musee de Blois (France) -Lithography after an illustration by Edmond Lechevallier-Chevignard (1825-1902)

The columnist writer Enguerrand de Monstrelet (1400-1453
LRI4666520 The columnist writer Enguerrand de Monstrelet (1400-1453) donates his book to King Charles VII (1403-1467) Miniature from " Chronicles d Enguerrand de Monstrelet" 1465 Reims

Portrait of Louis XV five year old child in sacred costume, King of France (1710-1774)
JLJ4691281 Portrait of Louis XV five year old child in sacred costume, King of France (1710-1774). Painting by Hyacinthe Rigaud (1659-1743), 1715. Oil on canvas. Dim: 1, 89 x 1, 35m

Portrait of Hugues Capet (941-996) king of France in 987 He holds in hand a globe
JLJ4644730 Portrait of Hugues Capet (941-996) king of France in 987 He holds in hand a globe and a sceptre, symbols of power. Painting by Charles de Steuben (1788-1856) 19th century Sun

Portrait of Charlemagne (742-814), King of France. Engraving from 1868 in "
XEE4144717 Portrait of Charlemagne (742-814), King of France. Engraving from 1868 in " Histoire de Belgique from primitive times to the end of the regne of Leopold I" by Theodore Juste

Bed of justice to judge Charles-le-Bad (Charles the bad) (Charles de Navarre
XEE4142215 Bed of justice to judge Charles-le-Bad (Charles the bad) (Charles de Navarre, 1332-1387) Anonymous illustration in " Collection des souverains et chefs d etat de France"

Ancient king of Hungary - Attila (ca. 395-453) - Bela I the Champion or the Wisen
XEE4155607 Ancient king of Hungary - Attila (ca. 395-453) - Bela I the Champion or the Wisen (Bela I arpad known as Bela the Bison or Bela the Champion, ca)

portrait of Otto I also known as Otto the Great (912-973
XEE4155536 portrait of Otto I also known as Otto the Great (912-973) Holy Roman Emperor (Otto I of the Holy Empire Otton the Great) (Ottone I di Sassonia)

Allegory of modesty. She holds a sceptre above which is an eye that means that modesty
XEE4135665 Allegory of modesty. She holds a sceptre above which is an eye that means that modesty must be far-sighted about itself

Josiah or Yoshiyahu king of Judah (641-609 BC) - Josiah
XEE4153318 Josiah or Yoshiyahu king of Judah (641-609 BC) - Josiah, King of Judah engraving from 1811 in " Bible of Royaumont, Old Testament " by Unknown Artist

Muhlhausen altarpiece (or Prague altarpiece). Open altarpiece
LSE4315785 Muhlhausen altarpiece (or Prague altarpiece). Open altarpiece, with the three main saints of Boheme: Saint Vitus (Saint Guy), bearing a palm and a globe, Saint Wenceslas (or Wenceslas)

The conversation (disputatio) between St. Catherine and the philosophers. Quote from St
LSE4315357 The conversation (disputatio) between St. Catherine and the philosophers. Quote from St. Catherine. Anonymous painting, 1520. Magyar Nemzeti Galleria, Budapest, Hungary

Window Ew depicting a prophet on the Tree of Jesse (stained glass)
719970 Window Ew depicting a prophet on the Tree of Jesse (stained glass) by French School, (16th century); Church of St. Antoine, Compiegne, Oise, France; French, out of copyright

King Andrew the first, c. 1833 (litho)
AQS332019 King Andrew the first, c.1833 (litho) by American School, (19th century); 31.4x21 cm; American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Persian Dress, from Trachten der Voelker, 1864 (colour litho)
BAL246069 Persian Dress, from Trachten der Voelker, 1864 (colour litho) by Kretschmer, Albert (1825-91); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Altar 10 from Kaminaljuyu, Guatemala, Maya Classic Period (600-900 AD) (stone)
JPC252616 Altar 10 from Kaminaljuyu, Guatemala, Maya Classic Period (600-900 AD) (stone) by Mayan; Museo Nacional de Arqueologia y Etnologia, Guatemala City; out of copyright

Lintel 24 from Yaxchilan, Chiapas, Mexico, Late Classic Period (600-900 AD) (stone)
JPC252602 Lintel 24 from Yaxchilan, Chiapas, Mexico, Late Classic Period (600-900 AD) (stone) by Mayan; Museo Nacional de Antropologia, Mexico City, Mexico; out of copyright

Stela from Calakmul, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico, Late Classic period, 600-900 AD (stone)
JPC310048 Stela from Calakmul, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico, Late Classic period, 600-900 AD (stone) by Mayan; Museo de Antropologia de Campeche, Mexico; out of copyright

Clovis and Clothilde; Clovis I, king of the Franks (466-511
LSE4335154 Clovis and Clothilde; Clovis I, king of the Franks (466-511) and his wife Clothilde (St Clothilde) (475-545), who converted him to the Catholic faith

Portrait of Stanislaw II August Poniatowski, King and Grand Duke of the Polish-Lithuanian
FIA5366735 Portrait of Stanislaw II August Poniatowski, King and Grand Duke of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth (1732-1798), c.1790 (oil on canvas) by Bacciarelli

The Carolingians: Charles II called the Bald (823-877) and Richilde d
LSE4088188 The Carolingians: Charles II called the Bald (823-877) and Richilde d Ardennes or Provence (845-910), Louis II called the Begue (846-879) and Ansgarde of Burgundy (826-880 or 882)

Portrait en pied de Louis Philippe 1er (1773-1850), King of the French holding
JLJ4563366 Portrait en pied de Louis Philippe 1er (1773-1850), King of the French holding the charter of 1830. The three-colored flags behind the king bear the motto " Liberte Egalite

Portrait of Emperor Franz II of Austria wearing the imperial robes, 1832 (painting)
LRI4582608 Portrait of Emperor Franz II of Austria wearing the imperial robes, 1832 (painting) by Amerling, Friedrich von (1803-87); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

Portrait of Frederick III, Holy Roman Emperor called the Peaceful
LRI4582563 Portrait of Frederick III, Holy Roman Emperor called the Peaceful, from an original of 1468 (painting) by Burgkmair, Hans (c.1473-1531); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

Portrait of Louis XVI with the dress of coronation, c. 1781 (oil on canvas)
LRI4582068 Portrait of Louis XVI with the dress of coronation, c.1781 (oil on canvas) by Callet, Antoine Francois (1741-1823); 275.5x193 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

Francis I of Medicis (Francesco I de Medici, 1541-1587) Grand Duke of Tuscany listening
LRI4594649 Francis I of Medicis (Francesco I de Medici, 1541-1587) Grand Duke of Tuscany listening to the reading of a decree Wax sculpture of Giambologna

Portrait of Napoleon I (1769-1821)
JLJ4568971 Portrait of Napoleon I (1769-1821) by Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique (1780-1867); 250x160 cm; Musee de l Armee, Paris

Saint Louis (Louis IX, 1214-1270) - Stained glass by Simone Martini (ca. 1284-1344), cm
LRI4608758 Saint Louis (Louis IX, 1214-1270) - Stained glass by Simone Martini (ca. 1284-1344), cm. 570x400. Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Lower Church, Chapel of St

Portrait of Philip IV dit le bel, King of France - in "
XEE4411708 Portrait of Philip IV dit le bel, King of France - in " Histoire des Francais" by Lavallee, engraving, sd. 19th century

Robert II the Pious (970-1031), King of the Franks, singing at a religious service in
XEE4409335 Robert II the Pious (970-1031), King of the Franks, singing at a religious service in front of a lectern. He wears his crown and holds his sceptre

Allegory of virtue. The marble cube on which she sits desires the solidite
XEE4135742 Allegory of virtue. The marble cube on which she sits desires the solidite, and its spread wings mean that it stands above the vulgar

Allegory of favor derived from virtue symbolized by armor and wings
XEE4135656 Allegory of favor derived from virtue symbolized by armor and wings, of fortune represented by the wheel and the hazard represented by the shield on which Arions adventure is illustrated

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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.