Wisdom Collection

I Am Still Learning (Aun Aprendo) (charcoal on paper)
BBC193310 I Am Still Learning (Aun Aprendo) (charcoal on paper) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); Prado, Madrid

The visit of the Queen of Sheba to King Solomon, 1890. Artist: Poynter, Edward John (1836-1919)
The visit of the Queen of Sheba to King Solomon, 1890. Found in the collection of the Art Gallery of New South Wales

Norman Wisdom / Rank
NORMAN WISDOM British slapstick comedian on film, stage and TV

Buddha, Laotzu, Confucius
The three great Chinese teachers of spiritual wisdom - BUDDHA, LAO-TZU, and CONFUCIUS

Parable Of The Wise And Foolish Virgins, 1899. Creator: William John Wainwright
Parable Of The Wise And Foolish Virgins, 1899

Twilight at the Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal
Turn up the light in new year in Boudhanath Stupa Boudhanath is a UNESCO world heritage site in the Kathmandu valley, Nepal

NORSE GOD ODIN (WODEN). God of wisdom, poetry, war and agriculture. Line engraving

Famous Greek poets and philosophers
Illustration of a famous Greek poets and philosophers

Netherlandish Proverbs illustrated in a village landscape
CH11386 Netherlandish Proverbs illustrated in a village landscape by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); Private Collection; (add.info)

Prayer flags with the Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal
Boudhanath Stupa in the Kathmandu valley, Nepal. Boudhanath is a UNESCO world heritage site

Portrait of Andrew Carnegie seated in a library
Vintage American history photo of Andrew Carnegie seated in a library. By Frances Benjamin Johnston, April 1905

Minerva Victorious over ignorance
Minervas Victorious over Ignorance. Spranger, Bartholomaeus (1546-1611). Oil on canvas

JUDGEMENT OF SOLOMON. (1 Kings 3: 24-27). Wood engraving, 19th century, after Gustave Dor

Odin Drinks at Mimir
Odin (Wodan), Scandinavian supreme god of the dead etc acquires his wisdom by drinking at the fountain of Mimir

Athena (Mussard)
The Greek goddess of wisdom, with her owl and a a dragon

A signed photograph of Sigmund Freud, c. 1921 (sepia photo)
985676 A signed photograph of Sigmund Freud, c.1921 (sepia photo) by Halberstadt, Max (1882-1940); 35.6x25.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Minerva, 1775 (marble)
XOS1765294 Minerva, 1775 (marble) by Nollekens, Joseph Francis (1702-48); 144 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; (add.info.: Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquis of Rockingham)

Dickens / Pickwick Papers
Sam Weller - Mr Pickwicks servant who councils his master with Cockney wisdom

Four Rc Doctors 16C
The four doctors of the Catholic Church: Augustine, Gregory, Jerome and Ambrose, sitting at a table with their books

c est la vie, thats life

GNOSTIC SYMBOL. The talisman of Abraxas, symbolizing watchfulness, power, wisdom, and understanding

Odin Seeks Wisdom
Odin/Wotan seeks the wisdom of the ages from Mimir, an old giant who guards the sacred fountain of knowledge

Wisdom by Lee Lawrie, part of the artwork that decorates the facade of the Rockefeller Center, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Snowy Owl, (Nyctea scandiaca), adult on branch alert, , Pelm, Kasselburg, Eifel, Germany

Moses by Michaelangelo
The Moses (c. 15131515) is a masterpiece of High Renaissance sculpture by the renowned artist Michelangelo Buonarroti, housed in the church of San Pietro in Vincoli in Rome

Aristotle (384 BC - 322 BC), Greek philosopher
Illustration of a Aristotle (384 BC - 322 BC), Greek philosopher

Goddess Minerva
The Roman Goddess of crafts, poetry and wisdom and the daughter of Jupiter

Ionic order column, The Academy of Athens, detailed view, Athens, Attica, Greece

Odin questioning Mimir (colour litho)
7173279 Odin questioning Mimir (colour litho) by Doepler, Carl Emil (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Odin questioning Mimir)

Gnothi seauton (Know thyself memento mori en mosaic from excavations in the convent of
LRI4625445 Gnothi seauton (Know thyself memento mori en mosaic from excavations in the convent of San Gregorio in Rome, featuring the Greek motto 3rd century BC) Museo Nazionale Romano (o delle Terme)

Sunset old Temple wat Chaiwatthanaram of Ayutthaya Province Thailand

Vintage print of prominent Confederate Generals and Statesmen
Vintage civil war print of General Robert E. Lee and other prominent Confederate Generals and Statesmen

Robert E. Lee with eldest son and aide
Portrait of General Robert E. Lee (center) and his aides-de-camp, Major General George Washington Custis Lee (left), who is his eldest son, and Colonel Walter Taylor (right). circa 1865

Judgment of Solomon (oil on panel)
471523 Judgment of Solomon (oil on panel) by Floris, Frans (1519-70); 123x208 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

LEON TOLSTOI LABOURANT, 1887 (oil on cardboard)
7215383 LEON TOLSTOI LABOURANT, 1887 (oil on cardboard) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; (add.info.: 1887//Oil on cardboard At Iasnaya Polyana in August 1887)

Every bird sings according to his beak (engraving)
3631194 Every bird sings according to his beak (engraving) by Leighton, John (1822-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Every bird sings according to his beak)

Winter (From the series The Four Seasons), c. 1644. Artist: Teniers, David, the Younger (1610-1690)
Winter (From the series The Four Seasons), c. 1644. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Greek Orthodox icon depicting King Solomon, Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece, Europe

The Ancient of Days - Urizen measuring out the material world - Urizen measuring
XEE4162477 The Ancient of Days - Urizen measuring out the material world - Urizen measuring the material world. Illustration of the frontispiece of the book " Europe

The rat and the oil-bottle (engraving)
6002572 The rat and the oil-bottle (engraving) by Weir, Harrison William (1824-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: The rat and the oil-bottle)

The Venerable Bede translating the last chapter of St John. The Illustration from An Outline of Christianity edited by
1275249 The Venerable Bede translating the last chapter of St John. The Illustration from An Outline of Christianity edited by As Peake et al (Waverley, c 1910.) by Penrose

The Goose With The Golden Eggs (colour litho)
5227849 The Goose With The Golden Eggs (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Goose With The Golden Eggs.); © Look and Learn

The Wise Virgins Resting Whilst Awaiting the Arrival of The Husband, ca. 1635

The Queen of Sheba before the Temple of King Solomon in Jerusalem, ca 1630-1634. Artist: Bray, Salomon de (1597-1664)
The Queen of Sheba before the Temple of King Solomon in Jerusalem, ca 1630-1634. Private Collection

The Judgement of Solomon, c. 1617. Artist: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
The Judgement of Solomon, c. 1617. Found in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Cheery Families - Miss Switch the Schoolmasters Daughter. 1890s

Lincoln Memorial, Washington D. C. United States of America, North America
Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C. United States of America, North America

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"Wisdom: A Journey through Time and Cultures" In the grand halls of King Solomon's palace, the Queen of Sheba embarked on a quest for wisdom. Her visit to this wise ruler symbolized the pursuit of knowledge that transcends borders and time. Across distant lands, great thinkers like Buddha, Laotzu, and Confucius imparted their profound teachings. Their words echoed through generations, guiding seekers towards enlightenment and understanding. Through artistry, William John Wainwright depicted the Parable Of The Wise And Foolish Virgins. This timeless tale reminds us to be prepared in life's uncertainties and embrace wisdom when it comes knocking at our door. Norman Wisdom may have brought laughter to many with his comedic genius but even he recognized the value in his craft. His work under Rank Studios showcased how intelligence can be woven into entertainment. The Netherlandish Proverbs illustrated in a village landscape painted by unknown artists revealed the depth hidden within everyday scenes. Each proverb offered nuggets that resonated with people from all walks of life. As twilight settled over Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal prayer flags fluttered gently in the breeze. These colorful symbols carried prayers for peace and enlightenment - a testament to humanity's collective yearning for wisdom. Odin, Norse God of wisdom, poetry, war, and agriculture embodied an ancient belief system where knowledge was revered as divine power. His line engraving serves as a reminder that true wisdom encompasses various aspects of life. Sigmund Freud's sepia photograph captured not only his likeness but also his intellectual prowess as he delved into the depths of human psychology. He challenged conventional thinking while expanding our understanding of ourselves. Greek poets and philosophers left an indelible mark on civilization with their profound insights into love, truth, beauty – all facets encompassing human existence. Their words continue to inspire seekers on their quest for wisdom.