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Throne Collection (#10)

"Thrones: A Glimpse into Power, Mythology, and Majesty" Odin on his throne: In Norse mythology, the wise and powerful god Odin sits upon his magnificent throne

Background imageThrone Collection: Sketch for the old Hotel de Ville in Paris: The triumph of the City of Paris, 1842

Sketch for the old Hotel de Ville in Paris: The triumph of the City of Paris, 1842. Creator: Francois-Edouard Picot
Sketch for the old Hotel de Ville in Paris: The triumph of the City of Paris, 1842

Background imageThrone Collection: Underworld Scene with a Man and Woman Enthroned and Death Standing Guard. Creator: Robert Caney

Underworld Scene with a Man and Woman Enthroned and Death Standing Guard. Creator: Robert Caney
Underworld Scene with a Man and Woman Enthroned and Death Standing Guard

Background imageThrone Collection: Portrait of Napoleon I (1769-1821), in the uniform of a Colonel of the cavalry of the Guard, 1809

Portrait of Napoleon I (1769-1821), in the uniform of a Colonel of the cavalry of the Guard, 1809

Background imageThrone Collection: Allegory of the engagement of Louis XV to the Infanta Marie-Anne-Victoire of Spain (1722)

Allegory of the engagement of Louis XV to the Infanta Marie-Anne-Victoire of Spain (1722)

Background imageThrone Collection: The Republic, 1848. Creator: Ange-Louis Janet

The Republic, 1848. Creator: Ange-Louis Janet
The Republic, 1848

Background imageThrone Collection: Menology of the month of July, between 1750 and 1800. Creator: Novgorod school

Menology of the month of July, between 1750 and 1800. Creator: Novgorod school
Menology of the month of July, between 1750 and 1800

Background imageThrone Collection: The Judgment of Solomon, 1495. Creator: Mantegna, Andrea (1431-1506)

The Judgment of Solomon, 1495. Creator: Mantegna, Andrea (1431-1506)
The Judgment of Solomon, 1495. Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Background imageThrone Collection: Saint Athanasius, 1728. Creator: Georges Hierodiacre

Saint Athanasius, 1728. Creator: Georges Hierodiacre
Saint Athanasius, 1728

Background imageThrone Collection: The Holy Family with Two Musician Angels, 1511. Creator: Dürer, Albrecht (1471-1528)

The Holy Family with Two Musician Angels, 1511. Creator: Dürer, Albrecht (1471-1528)
The Holy Family with Two Musician Angels, 1511. Private Collection

Background imageThrone Collection: Opening of the Spanish Cortes by Queen Isabella, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Opening of the Spanish Cortes by Queen Isabella, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Opening of the Spanish Cortes by Queen Isabella, 1850. Ceremony in Madrid to celebrate the inauguration of the newly built Palacio de las Cortes, seat of the Spanish parliament

Background imageThrone Collection: Scene from A Winter's Tale, n.d. Creator: Charles Robert Leslie

Scene from A Winter's Tale, n.d. Creator: Charles Robert Leslie
Scene from A Winter's Tale, n.d

Background imageThrone Collection: Enthroned King with Attendants, n.d. Creator: Domenico Cresti

Enthroned King with Attendants, n.d. Creator: Domenico Cresti
Enthroned King with Attendants, n.d

Background imageThrone Collection: Samuel Enthroned, 1586/89. Creator: Cesare Nebbia

Samuel Enthroned, 1586/89. Creator: Cesare Nebbia
Samuel Enthroned, 1586/89

Background imageThrone Collection: Enthronization of Cardinal Wiseman, in St. George's Church, Lambeth, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Enthronization of Cardinal Wiseman, in St. George's Church, Lambeth, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Enthronization of Cardinal Wiseman, in St. George's Church, Lambeth, [London], 1850. Cardinal Wiseman assumes the Archiepiscopal jurisdiction of Westminster....the mitre

Background imageThrone Collection: De King Im Sit Right Flat in a Chair, n.d. Creator: AB Frost

De King Im Sit Right Flat in a Chair, n.d. Creator: AB Frost
De King Im Sit Right Flat in a Chair, n.d

Background imageThrone Collection: The Judgment of Solomon, c.1475-1500. Creator: Unknown

The Judgment of Solomon, c.1475-1500. Creator: Unknown
The Judgment of Solomon, c.1475-1500

Background imageThrone Collection: St. Anne, The Virgin and Child, c.1485. Creator: Master IAM of Zwolle

St. Anne, The Virgin and Child, c.1485. Creator: Master IAM of Zwolle
St. Anne, The Virgin and Child, c.1485

Background imageThrone Collection: Saint Luke Painting the Virgin, n.d. Creator: Antoine Joseph Wiertz

Saint Luke Painting the Virgin, n.d. Creator: Antoine Joseph Wiertz
Saint Luke Painting the Virgin, n.d

Background imageThrone Collection: The Virgin Enthroned with Saints Gregory and James, and a Family of Donors, 1535/36

The Virgin Enthroned with Saints Gregory and James, and a Family of Donors, 1535/36. Creator: Perino del Vaga
The Virgin Enthroned with Saints Gregory and James, and a Family of Donors, 1535/36

Background imageThrone Collection: Chair presented to the Lord Mayor of London, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Chair presented to the Lord Mayor of London, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Chair presented to the Lord Mayor of London, 1850....a handsomely-carved chair, the work of an inhabitant of Rye...The chair is carved from solid oak

Background imageThrone Collection: Study for Venice Receiving Homage and Gifts from Brescia, Udine, Padua, and... c.1593

Study for Venice Receiving Homage and Gifts from Brescia, Udine, Padua, and... c.1593. Creator: Jacopo Palma
Study for Venice Receiving Homage and Gifts from Brescia, Udine, Padua, and Verona, with Doge Francesco Venier Presenting Them, c.1593

Background imageThrone Collection: Scene from Dutch History: Supplicants before Ruler, n.d. Creator: Romeyn de Hooghe

Scene from Dutch History: Supplicants before Ruler, n.d. Creator: Romeyn de Hooghe
Scene from Dutch History: Supplicants before Ruler, n.d

Background imageThrone Collection: Design for Title Page: Allegory of the Submission of the City of Utrecht to Emperor Charles V, n.d

Design for Title Page: Allegory of the Submission of the City of Utrecht to Emperor Charles V, n.d

Background imageThrone Collection: Paul Before Festus and Agrippa, n.d. Creator: Charles Reuben Ryley

Paul Before Festus and Agrippa, n.d. Creator: Charles Reuben Ryley
Paul Before Festus and Agrippa, n.d

Background imageThrone Collection: Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, India, etc. c. 1859. Creator: George Baxter

Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, India, etc. c. 1859. Creator: George Baxter
Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, India, etc. c. 1859

Background imageThrone Collection: Distribution of Rewards, plate eighteen from The Large Miseries of War, n.d

Distribution of Rewards, plate eighteen from The Large Miseries of War, n.d. Creator: Gerard van Schagen
Distribution of Rewards, plate eighteen from The Large Miseries of War, n.d

Background imageThrone Collection: Bibliotheka Alexandrina, Alexandria, Egypt, 2007. Creator: Ethel Davies

Bibliotheka Alexandrina, Alexandria, Egypt, 2007. Creator: Ethel Davies
Bibliotheka Alexandrina, Alexandria, Egypt, 2007. Byzantine icon of Christ in the collection of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Alexandria, Egypt

Background imageThrone Collection: The King, plate eight from The Ranks and Conditions of Men, c.1465. Creator: Unknown

The King, plate eight from The Ranks and Conditions of Men, c.1465. Creator: Unknown
The King, plate eight from The Ranks and Conditions of Men, c.1465

Background imageThrone Collection: Cragside House, near Rothbury, Northumberland

Cragside House, near Rothbury, Northumberland. 1906

Background imageThrone Collection: King Archibong III of Calabar, Gambia, West Africa

King Archibong III of Calabar, Gambia, West Africa (then part of the British Empire). He was crowned in 1878 with a regalia sent by Queen Victoria. Date: circa 1878

Background imageThrone Collection: Irish Chieftain Shane O Neill meets with Queen Elizabeth I

Irish Chieftain Shane O Neill meets with Queen Elizabeth I
Irish Chieftain Shane O Neill (1530-1567) has an audience with Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603), through a translator, in January 1562

Background imageThrone Collection: Miss England Beauty Competition 1969, the Lyceum Ballroom, London, Friday 16th May 1969

Miss England Beauty Competition 1969, the Lyceum Ballroom, London, Friday 16th May 1969. Myra Van Heck is crowned Miss England 1969

Background imageThrone Collection: Lisa Hanna, Miss Jamaica, celebrates after being named Miss World 1993 following

Lisa Hanna, Miss Jamaica, celebrates after being named Miss World 1993 following the beauty contest held at the Sun City Entertainment Centre in South Africa. 27th November 1993

Background imageThrone Collection: Winner of the Mr. Puniverse competition Colin Marriner from Milton Keynes with Noel

Winner of the Mr. Puniverse competition Colin Marriner from Milton Keynes with Noel Edmonds and Miss Universe (N.A.B.A). November 1984 P035456

Background imageThrone Collection: King Sisowath of Cambodia

King Sisowath of Cambodia
King Sisowath or Sisawat (1840-1927) of Cambodia, South East Asia (then a French Protectorate), wearing royal regalia. He reigned from 1904 until his death. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageThrone Collection: Coronation of Queen Victoria, June 28, 1838, (1901). Creator: Unknown

Coronation of Queen Victoria, June 28, 1838, (1901). Creator: Unknown
Coronation of Queen Victoria, June 28, 1838, (1901). Victoria (1819-1901) was crowned by William Howley the Archbishop of Canterbury, at Westminster Abbey in London

Background imageThrone Collection: The Ceremony of Feudal Service, (c9th-10th century), 1890. Creator: Unknown

The Ceremony of Feudal Service, (c9th-10th century), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Ceremony of Feudal Service, (c9th-10th century), 1890. Formal ceremony during Early Medieval period to create a bond between a lord and his fighting man, or vassal

Background imageThrone Collection: Julius Caesar Refusing The Crown Offered By Antony, 1890. Creator: Unknown

Julius Caesar Refusing The Crown Offered By Antony, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Julius Caesar Refusing The Crown Offered By Antony, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier

Background imageThrone Collection: Puritans Before James I, c1600, (1890). Creator: Unknown

Puritans Before James I, c1600, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Puritans Before James I, c1600, (1890). James VI and I (1566-1625) faced complicated religious challenges during his reigns in Scotland and England, in London

Background imageThrone Collection: Their Majesties King George V and Queen Mary in their coronation robes, 1911, (1951)

Their Majesties King George V and Queen Mary in their coronation robes, 1911, (1951). George V (1865-1936) and Mary of Teck (1867-1953) of the United Kingdom

Background imageThrone Collection: Prince Andrew of Greece and Denmark

Prince Andrew of Greece and Denmark (18821944) of the House of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glucksburg - the seventh child and fourth son of King George I of Greece

Background imageThrone Collection: The Bill of Rights Presented to William and Mary, 1689, (mid 19th century). Creator: Unknown

The Bill of Rights Presented to William and Mary, 1689, (mid 19th century). Creator: Unknown
The Bill of Rights Presented to William and Mary, 1689, (mid 19th century). King William III (1650-1702) and Queen Mary II (1662-1694) of Great Britain agreeing an Act of Parliament

Background imageThrone Collection: Interior view of the Kings Audience Chamber in Windsor Castle, Berkshire, 1818

Interior view of the Kings Audience Chamber in Windsor Castle, Berkshire, 1818. The Kings Audience Chamber was refurbished for King George III by William Chambers in the late 18th century

Background imageThrone Collection: In ancient Greek mythology, Zeus ruled over all the other gods as well as humans

In ancient Greek mythology, Zeus ruled over all the other gods as well as humans. The Romans associated him with Jupiter

Background imageThrone Collection: Phraya Nakhon Cave, Khao Sam Roi Yot national park, Phrachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand

Phraya Nakhon Cave, Khao Sam Roi Yot national park, Phrachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand

Background imageThrone Collection: Jaime de Borbn y de Borbn-Parma, aka Duke of Madrid, 1870 -1931, seen here in the Schloss Frohsdorf

Jaime de Borbn y de Borbn-Parma, aka Duke of Madrid, 1870 -1931, seen here in the Schloss Frohsdorf. Carlist claimant to the throne of Spain under the name Jaime III

Background imageThrone Collection: The Chairing of Sir John Arnott at Cork on the completion of his three years mayoralty... 1862

The Chairing of Sir John Arnott at Cork on the completion of his three years mayoralty... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Chairing of Sir John Arnott at Cork on the completion of his three years mayoralty: the procession passing the Commercial Buildings, 1862. After the inauguration, on the 1st January, of Mr

Background imageThrone Collection: Lord Ganesha Ganpati Embroidery Work on Velvet

Lord Ganesha Ganpati Embroidery Work on Velvet
3609853 Lord Ganesha Ganpati Embroidery Work on Velvet by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia




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"Thrones: A Glimpse into Power, Mythology, and Majesty" Odin on his throne: In Norse mythology, the wise and powerful god Odin sits upon his magnificent throne, overseeing realms of wisdom, poetry, war, and agriculture. Martin Luther defends himself before Emperor Charles V: Witness a pivotal moment in history as German religious reformer Martin Luther fearlessly stands before Holy Roman Emperor Charles V at the Diet in Worms. His words echo through time from this very throne. Greek gods in the Olymp: Transport yourself to ancient Greece with this captivating image of the mighty Greek gods seated on their thrones atop Mount Olympus. Their divine presence exudes strength and authority. Dionysus reigns on his throne: Step into the realm of Bacchus or Dionysus - the god of wine and revelry - as he reclines gracefully upon his opulent throne surrounded by followers who celebrate life's pleasures. All the Saints united in glory: Behold an awe-inspiring painting by Zografi brothers depicting all saints gathered together around a heavenly throne. This artwork captures their collective radiance and eternal devotion. The Coronation of Shah of Iran: Experience grandeur as you witness the majestic coronation ceremony where Iran's Shah is crowned while seated upon a resplendent golden throne amidst a sea of admirers. Ikkyu Osho meditates on his seat: Enter a world of tranquility as Zen priest Ikkyu Osho finds solace sitting cross-legged on his humble yet profound meditation cushion – an unassuming but potent symbol of enlightenment. The Garden of Earthly Delights reveals its secrets: Dive into Hieronymus Bosch's enigmatic masterpiece "The Garden of Earthly Delights, " where surreal imagery unfolds across three panels showcasing humanity's desires, temptations, and consequences within nature’s intricate tapestry.