Solemn Collection (#19)

STATES GENERA; PROCESS
The Etats-Generaux go in solemn procession through the streets of Versailles, followed by a mass at the cathedral of Saint- Louis. Date: 4 May 1789

OLYMPICS / 1932 / CLOSING
A display of national flags at the closing ceremony Date: 1932

King George VI Attending Armistice Day Ceremony at the Cenotaph, Whitehall, Nov 11th, 1936, 1937
King George VI (When Duke of York) Attending Armistice Day Ceremony at the Cenotaph, Whitehall, November 11th, 1936, 1937. The Duke of York (1920-1936) became King George VI on 11 December 1936

Portrait of an Old Man, 1525-7 (oil on panel)
3247824 Portrait of an Old Man, 1525-7 (oil on panel) by Cleve, Joos van (c.1485-1541); 62x47 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Portrait of a Gentleman, 1618-23 (oil on canvas)
3247698 Portrait of a Gentleman, 1618-23 (oil on canvas) by Maino or Mayno, Fray Juan Batista (1569-1649); 96x76 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

Miss Eve Fairfax, 1904 (marble)
XBP390712 Miss Eve Fairfax, 1904 (marble) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); 53x56x54 cm; Musee Rodin, Paris, France; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; French, out of copyright

Domestic dog, Scottish Terrier / Aberdeen Terrier, studio portrait

Recorder of the City of London, Sir John Silvester, in civic costume, 1825. Artist
Recorder of the City of London, Sir John Silvester, in civic costume, seated wearing a robe and wig and carrying a book, 1825. The book is inscribed Report. May session, 1821

The body of Richard II brought to St Pauls Cathedral, London, 1400 (1864). Artist
The body of Richard II brought to St Pauls Cathedral, London, 1400 (1864). After he died in prison at Pontefract Castle in unknown circumstances

Sri Lanka - Statue of Parakramabahu I (1153-1186), near the Potgul Vehera in Polonnaruwa - the majestic figure with solemn expression is holding a book (or yoke) in his hands

Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip pays homage
Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on 2 June 1953 in Westminster Abbey showing the Duke of Edinburgh paying homage. Date: 1953

Olympics / 1928 / Denis Oath
Dutch footballer Harry Denis swears the Olympic Oath

Schoolgirls in Gymslips
A line-up of schoolgirls with solemn faces, wearing gym- slips and gym-shoes - by Gymbo, of course !

Great gray owl sitting in dry grass, Yellowstone National Park, USA
Close-up portrait of a great gray owl (Strix nebulosa) sitting in dry grass hunting for rodents. Great Gray owls are often active in the daytime

Frost covered American bison on geothermally heated ground in winter, YNP, Wyoming, USA
Frost covered herd of American bison (Bison bison) one lying down and others standing as still as possible in the background to conserve energy on the relatively warm

American bison bull warming in sun exhaling breath in winter, Soda Butte Cone, YNP, Wyoming, USA
A bison bull (Bison bison) soaks up the winter sun standing near a travertine rock to block the wind, close to the sunny south side of the Soda Butte Cone in Lamar Valley; Yellowstone National Park

Silhouette Of Woman In Front Of Church Window

Abbeyknockmoy, Cistercian Abbey Of Knockmoy, Co. Galway, Ireland

Cross Headstone

A Graveyard

Polar Bear Laying Down

Philippe de Croy, Seigneur of Sempy, 1927. Artist: Rogier Van der Weyden
Philippe de Croy, Seigneur of Sempy, 1927. Found in the collection of the Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium

Seated Female Nude, 1658. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Seated Female Nude, 1658. From a private collection

The Holy Family with a Shepherd, c1510. Artist: Titian
The Holy Family with a Shepherd, c1510. From the National Gallery, London

Virgin and Child icon, 1664. Artist: Emmanuel Tzanes
Virgin and Child icon, 1664. From the Byzantine Museum, Athens, Greece

Painting, title unknown, mid 19th century. Artist: Jean Pierre Alexandre Antigna
Painting, title unknown, mid 19th century

Jupiter Beguiled by Juno, 18th / early 19th century. Artist: James Barry
Jupiter Beguiled by Juno, 18th/early 19th century. From the Sheffield Art Gallery, Sheffield

The Sacrifice of Isaac, 1635. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The Sacrifice of Isaac, 1635. God ordered Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac as a test of his faith (Genesis, XXII: 1-13)

India. Great Mughal Empire (17th c. ). Solemn
India. Great Mughal Empire (17th c.). Solemn prayer of emperor Jahangir after the Ramadan in Idgah. Mughal art. Miniature Painting. GERMANY. Berlin. Museum of Islamic Arts

Scapegoat Released
During the Jewish ceremony of Solemn Expiation, a High Priest draws lots for two goats, and the scapegoat is sent out into the desert to atone for their sins. Date: BC

Young Victorian man with flower in buttonhole
A young Victorian man in his best clothes, with a cravat and pin, and a flower in his buttonhole, poses in the photographers studio

Algerian Woman - Handkerchief Dance
An Algerian woman doing the handkerchief dance - Algeria

African Circumcision
Circumcision is a crucial rite of passage in most African societies, the occasion for solemn ceremonies such as this tribal procession in south or west Africa

Edward VIII giving his abdication broadcast to the nation and the Empire, 11th December 1936. Edward abdicated in order to marry Wallis Simpson, an American divorcee

Edward VII lying in state, Throne Room, Buckingham Palace, London, 1910 (1937). A print from The Story of Seventy Momentous Years, the Life and Times of King George V, 1865-1936

Queen Anne (1665-1714) handing over the white staff to the Earl of Shrewsbury, c1714. Anne, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland from 1702 to 1714

H. R. H Prince Axel of Denmark, 1908. Artist: WD & HO Wills
H.R.H Prince Axel of Denmark, 1908. Portraits of European Royalty, Willss Cigarette Cards, Bristol & London

Mrs Woffington, 1795

The Consecration of the Herma, 1874. Artist: Fyodor Andreyevich Bronnikov
The Consecration of the Herma, 1874. Bronnikov, Feodor Andreyevich (1827-1902). Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

The Farewell Supper, (Toilers of the Sea), 1897. Artist: Charles Cottet
The Farewell Supper, (Toilers of the Sea), 1897. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Portrait of a Young Girl, 1843. Artist: Theophile Gautier
Portrait of a Young Girl, 1843

Mrs Mordecai Lewis, 1843. Artist: Thomas Sully
Mrs Mordecai Lewis, 1843

The Small Red-Headed Beggar, 1843. Artist: Emile Isidore Deroy
The Small Red-Headed Beggar, 1843. From the collection of the Musee du Louvre, France

Youth in a Black Cap, 1666. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Youth in a Black Cap, 1666. From the Nelson Atkins Museum, Kansas City, USA

Dona Antonia Ifenarrietta and Her Son, 1631. Artist: Diego Velasquez
Dona Antonia Ifenarrietta and Her Son, 1631. From the Museo del Prado, Madrid

The courageous action of Eustache de Saint-Pierre at the Siege of Calais, 1346. A scene from the 100 Years War, in which Edward III of England, having finally taken Calais

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In the presence of history's solemn moments, we find ourselves immersed in a tapestry of emotions and significance. The Flag of the Scottish Covenanters stands tall, symbolizing unwavering dedication to their cause. As Queen Elizabeth II is crowned amidst grandeur and tradition in 1953, her regal demeanor exudes a sense of solemnity that captivates all who witness it. Leon-Maxime Faivre's painting "Deux meres (Two Mothers)" evokes a profound sentiment as it portrays the bond between two mothers, reminding us of the solemn responsibility they carry. A sepia photograph captures Sigmund Freud's intense gaze, revealing his contemplative nature and highlighting the weightiness of his groundbreaking theories. The imposing Portrait of Chairman Mao at Tiananmen Square serves as an enduring reminder of his influential role in shaping China's history. Empress Theodora gazes serenely from within the Basilica of Saint Vitale, her image radiating grace and dignity. A procession for the Christian festival Rameaux in Axum transports us to a moment where faith intertwines with solemnity. The Statue of Abraham Lincoln stands resolute, embodying both strength and sorrow as he guides our nation through turbulent times. Alice encounters the Dodo bird with an air of curiosity mixed with reverence for this peculiar creature. In Concepts / Lovers 1913, love takes on a somber tone as passion meets melancholy in an embrace that transcends time. Amidst vibrant Mediterranean beauty captured on canvas lies an underlying sense of solitude that adds depth to its allure. Each hint invites us into its own world filled with gravity and introspection—a testament to how even fleeting moments can hold immense significance when viewed through eyes attuned to their solemnity.