Destiny Collection

Papyrus of Ani (Book of the Dead) - The Judgement
(Above) -Twelve Gods seated in Order, as judges before a table of offerings. (Below) - The Psychostasia of Weighing of the Conscience of Ani

Edward I removing the Stone of Scone
King Edward I of England removing the legendary " stone of destiny" from Scone in Scotland

Ezra Meeker dressed as a Frontiersman
Ezra Meeker, the self-appointed champion of the Oregon Trail, seen here dressed as a Frontiersman. Date: 20th century

The Knight, Death and the Devil, 1513 (etching)
BEN208710 The Knight, Death and the Devil, 1513 (etching) by DAOErer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 19x24.5 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: The Christian knight)

The Coronation Chair with the Stone of Scone
The Coronation Chair, Westminster Abbey, London. The stone below the seat is the infamous Stone of Scone. Historically, the artifact was kept at the now-ruined Scone Abbey in Scone, near Perth

Destiny, 1900, (c1930). Creator: John William Waterhouse
Destiny, 1900, (c1930). Woman holding a glass bowl, with ships reflected in a large mirror behind; allegorical scene with spatial and temporal inconsistencies

The Three Ages of the Woman Painting by Gustav Klimt (1862-1918) 1905 Dim
LRI4650278 The Three Ages of the Woman Painting by Gustav Klimt (1862-1918) 1905 Dim. 180x180 cm Rome, Galleria Nazionale d Arte Moderna by Klimt

Druidess / Vercingetorix
A Druidess of the Ile de Sayne reveals the destiny of Gaul to Vercingetorix, who leads his countrymen to defeat by the Romans Date: circa 60 BC

Dick Whittington by Arthur Rackham
Dick Whittington arrives on the coast of Barbary, and everyone from the ship is entertained by the Moors. When they are invaded by rats and mice

Fortune Telling 1810
Two ladies inquire about their destinies at a fortune teller

Zodiac Horoscope Star Signs
The twelve zodiac signs standing for 12 periods of a year. The 12 signs are Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces

Peter I of Castile (Pedro di Castilla) (1334-1369), known as Peter the Just or the Cruel, King of Castile and Leon
AIS5380079 Peter I of Castile (Pedro di Castilla) (1334-1369), known as Peter the Just or the Cruel, King of Castile and Leon, consults his astrologer, 1864 (painting); Museo de Cadiz

The Allegory of the City of Paris and Abundance. Anonymous painting, 1765 (oil on canvas)
JEB4853292 The Allegory of the City of Paris and Abundance. Anonymous painting, 1765 (oil on canvas); 122x165 cm; Palais de Longchamp, Marseille

The sleeping beauty: an old fee leans over the crib of the princess and curses her, c.1910 (lithograph)
XEE4143316 The sleeping beauty: an old fee leans over the crib of the princess and curses her, c.1910 (lithograph) by Dulac

The lines of the palm, 15th century (manuscript)
2075420 The lines of the palm, 15th century (manuscript); Bibliotheque de L'Arsenal, Paris, France; (add.info.: Paranormal. Bibl. Paranormal. The lines of the palm)

The wheel of fortune, 15th century (manuscript)
2075418 The wheel of fortune, 15th century (manuscript); Bibliotheque de L'Arsenal, Paris, France; (add.info.: Paranormal. Bibl. Paranormal. The Wheel of Fortune)

Greek mythology: Clotho, one of the three Cabinets, the spinner, wraps the thread of human life on her spindle - Eau
FLO4679932 Greek mythology: Clotho, one of the three Cabinets, the spinner, wraps the thread of human life on her spindle - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf

The Fate of the Sunday Excursionist, 1850
3478410 The Fate of the Sunday Excursionist, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration titled 'The Fate of the Sunday Excursionist' in the face of Sunday closing)

Representation of the Degrees of Man's Age' Engraving 1820 Civica raccolta delle stampe Bertarelli, Milan
BEN5478758 Representation of the Degrees of Man's Age' Engraving 1820 Civica raccolta delle stampe Bertarelli, Milan; Photo © Raffaello Bencini.

Sea Adventure: The mystery of the "Mary Celeste" (colour litho)
8668774 Sea Adventure: The mystery of the "Mary Celeste" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Representation of the four ages of life: childhood, youth, adulthood or age of manhood
BEN5478768 Representation of the four ages of life: childhood, youth, adulthood or age of manhood and old age' 19th century engraving Civica raccolta delle stampe Bertarelli

France: genre scene showing a bourgeois girl being read the future by maps, 1865
LUX4817873 France: genre scene showing a bourgeois girl being read the future by maps, 1865; (add.info.: France: genre scene showing a bourgeois girl being read the future by maps)

Greek mythology: Atropos, one of the three Cabinets, the relentless, who cuts with his scissors the thread of human
FLO4679944 Greek mythology: Atropos, one of the three Cabinets, the relentless, who cuts with his scissors the thread of human life - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf

Greek mythology: Lachesis, one of the three Cabinets, the divider, measures the thread of human life on a reel - Eau
FLO4679927 Greek mythology: Lachesis, one of the three Cabinets, the divider, measures the thread of human life on a reel - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf

Head of the Figure of Fortune (engraving)
8622171 Head of the Figure of Fortune (engraving) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Head of the Figure of Fortune)

Little Jean finding the Paper (colour litho)
8644893 Little Jean finding the Paper (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Jean finding the Paper)

Death comes for Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, woodcut by Georg Scharffenberg
3501399 Death comes for Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, woodcut by Georg Scharffenberg, from Der Todten Tanz or The Dance of Death pub

Megistias predicting the death of the company of Leonidas at Thermopylae (engraving)
8635033 Megistias predicting the death of the company of Leonidas at Thermopylae (engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Greek mythology: Les Cabinets, deities of fate, Clotho, the spinner, Lachesis
FLO4680005 Greek mythology: Les Cabinets, deities of fate, Clotho, the spinner, Lachesis, the splitter who wraps the thread and Atropos, the relentless

Concept of Manifest Destiny: Allegorical female figure carrying electric telegraph wire
528088 Concept of Manifest Destiny: Allegorical female figure carrying electric telegraph wire, leads American pioneers and railroads westwards

Demon head, ca. 1600. Creator: Anonymous
Demon head, ca. 1600. Private Collection

Need for a change
João Coelho

faded destination
Gilbert Claes

The Three Fates, 1513. Creator: Hans Baldung
The Three Fates, 1513

A Woman of Destiny, New York, 1936. Creator: Unknown
A Woman of Destiny, New York, 1936. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Sketch for the reception hall of the town hall in the 4th arrondissement: Destiny, 1884. Creator: Leon Francois Comerre
Sketch for the reception hall of the town hall in the 4th arrondissement: Destiny, 1884

Portrait thought to be Amalia-Wilhelmine of Habsburg, holding a miniature of her husband... c1699
Portrait thought to be Amalia-Wilhelmine of Habsburg, holding a miniature of her husband, future Emperor of Germany Joseph I, c1699

Tamara and Demon. Illustration to the poem The Demon by Mikhail Lermontov, c. 1880. Artist: Zichy, Mihaly (1827-1906)
Tamara and Demon. Illustration to the poem The Demon by Mikhail Lermontov, c. 1880. Found in the collection of State Lermontov Museum Tarkhany

Where to go?
Izidor Gasperlin

Tyche, Goddess of Fortune
Statue of Tyche, Goddess of Fortune. Roman, after a Greek original of late 4th or early 3rd century BC. In Ancient Greece

The Silent Sea
Terry F

Taurus
Valeria Castillo

DestinyHope
Marcel Egger

16th Century 1562 1560s Animal Art Bruegel Brueghel
16th, century, 1562, 1560s, animal, art, bruegel, brueghel, coffin, dark, dead, death, destiny, destruction, detail, dog, earth, europe, european, fire, history, horse, landscape, madrid, modern

Fantastic Adventures - Dr. Destiny Master of the Dead
Cover of Fantastic Adventures, June 1940, featuring the story Dr. Destiny Master of the Dead by Robert Moore Williams. A weird looking man with a huge head sits on a chair pressing buttons

Death depicted with a bow and arrow. Colored engraving

SAUL & WITCH OF ENDOR
Saul, king of Israel, consults the Witch of Endor to learn his destiny : the spirit of the dead Samuel reminds him of his shortcomings and foretells defeat and death for him

The choice of Hercules or the choice between vice and virtue, 1565 circa (oil on canvas)
7146864 The choice of Hercules or the choice between vice and virtue, 1565 circa (oil on canvas) by Veronese, (Caliari, Paolo) (1528-88); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

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"Unveiling the Tapestry of Fate: Exploring the Threads of Destiny" Embarking on a journey through time and art, we are reminded that destiny is an intricate tapestry woven by unseen hands. From the ancient Papyrus of Ani to Edward I removing the Stone of Scone, history has witnessed pivotal moments where fate took center stage. In "The Judgement, " depicted in the Papyrus of Ani (Book of the Dead), souls stand before Osiris, their destinies hanging in balance. Just as Edward I's act symbolized his claim to power, it also exemplified how our choices shape our path. "The Knight, Death and the Devil, " an etching from 1513, captures a knight resolute in his purpose despite facing adversity. It serves as a reminder that destiny often tests us with challenges but rewards those who persevere. Within The Coronation Chair lies the Stone of Scone - an emblematic union between royalty and destiny itself. This sacred stone embodies centuries-old traditions and signifies that even thrones are subject to higher forces. John William Waterhouse's painting "Destiny" transports us to a mystical realm where ethereal beauty intertwines with predetermined paths. Here, we witness how they are be both enchanting yet elusive – forever enticing us towards unknown horizons. From Druidess Vercingetorix channeling cosmic energies to Arthur Rackham's portrayal of Dick Whittington seeking fortune amidst adversity – these tales remind us that destiny favors those who dare to dream beyond limitations set upon them. Fortune telling practices throughout history have sought glimpses into what lies ahead; Zodiac Horoscope Star Signs offer insights into celestial alignments shaping individual destinies. Regardless of skin tone or background, all humanity shares this universal quest for understanding our place within this grand design. As we stand at life's crossroads today, let us remember that every step taken opens new gateways to the future.