Solemn Collection (#20)

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

The Virgin and Child with Angels, 1512. Artist: Francesco dei Tatti
The Virgin and Child with Angels, 1512. From the Musee des Beaux-Arts de Nancy, France

Madonna and Child, c1510. Artist: Titian
Madonna and Child, c1510. From the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

A Young Man, c1460. Artist: Cosme Tura
A Young Man, c1460. From the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

Sacrifice of Iphigenia, 1735. Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Sacrifice of Iphigenia, 1735. Artemis, the Greek goddess of hunting, watches the preparations for the sacrifice of Iphigenia, daughter of Agamemnon, that she has demanded

Processional banner, c1395-1400. Artist: Spinello Aretino
Processional banner, c1395-1400. From the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

A Blond Woman. (Portrait of Germaine Survage), 1918. Artist: Amadeo Modigliani
A Blond Woman. (Portrait of Germaine Survage), 1918. From the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nancy, France

Virgin of Humility, 15th century. Artist: Giovanni di Paolo
Virgin of Humility, 15th century

St Jerome, 1521. Artist: Albrecht Durer
St Jerome, 1521. From the Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga, Lisbon, Portugal

The Garden of Eden, c1580. Artist: Jacob de Backer
The Garden of Eden, c1580. From the Groeninge Museum, Bruges, Belgium

Annunciation (detail), 1516-1517. Artist: Jean Bellegambe
Annunciation (detail), 1516-1517. From the Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg, Russia

Madonna and Child, late 14th / early 15th century. Artist: Taddeo di Bartolo
Madonna and Child, late 14th/early 15th century

Portrait of Jeanne Duval, mid 19th century. Artist: Charles Pierre Baudelaire
Portrait of Jeanne Duval, mid 19th century. From a private collection

Portrait of Richard Milles, (probably 1760s). Artist: Pompeo Batoni
Portrait of Richard Milles, (probably 1760s). This portrait of Milles, who was Member of Parliament for Canterbury, was probably painted when he was in Rome whilst undertaking the Grand Tour

Self-portrait, c1850-1867. Artist: Charles Pierre Baudelaire
Self-portrait, c1850-1867. From a private collection

Lord Nelson, c1797-1805. Artist: Sir William Beechey
Lord Nelson, c1797-1805

Portrait of an Old Woman, 17th century. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Portrait of an Old Woman, 17th century. From the Pushkin Museum of Fine Art, Moscow

Self-Portrait with a Gold Chain, 1633. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Self-Portrait with a Gold Chain, 1633. From the Musee du Louvre, Paris

The Guard, 17th century. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The Guard, 17th century. From the Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, Portugal

Boy with Drum, 17th century. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Boy with Drum, 17th century

Simon the Apostle, 17th century. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Simon the Apostle, 17th century. From the Kunsthaus, Zurich

Portrait of an Old Man, 17th century. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Portrait of an Old Man, 17th century. From the Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg, Russia

Portrait of Rembrandts Brother, Andrien van Rijn ?, 1654. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Portrait of Rembrandts Brother, Andrien van Rijn (?), 1654. From the Pushkin Museum of Fine Art, Moscow, Russia

Portrait of the Poet Jeremias de Decker, c1666. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Portrait of the Poet Jeremias de Decker, c1666

Haman Recognizes His Fate, c1665. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Haman Recognizes His Fate, c1665

Christ Drives the Money-Changers from the Temple, 1626. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Christ Drives the Money-Changers from the Temple, 1626. From the Pushkin Museum of Fine Art, Moscow

Madame Corot, Mother of the Artist, c1845. Artist: Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot
Madame Corot, Mother of the Artist, c1845. From the Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh

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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.