Holding Aloft Collection

Cover of Standard of Empire
Jingoistic cover of the " Standard of Empire" Annual for 1912 - 1913 showing Britannia in a chariot drawn by the British lion

Planet Earth on human hands, breaking down and crumbling with fragments falling apart. Airbrush illustration

Attic pelike depicting Heracles killing king Busiris and Egyptian priests, by Pan Painter, red-figure pottery
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Attic pelike attributed to the Pan Painter. Recto: Heracles killing the king Busiris and the Egyptian priests. Detail

Bronze statuette of Taranis, Gaulish god associated to Roman Jupiter, from Le Chatelet at Saint-Didier, France
Gallo-Roman civilization. Bronze statuette of Taranis, Gaulish god associated to Roman Jupiter. From Le Chatelet at Saint-Didier (France)

Austria, Vienna, Gustav Mahler portrayed as conductor in a silhouette
Gustav Mahler (1860-1911) portrayed as conductor in a silhouette by Otto Bohler

Priest during Eucharist celebration, Paris, France, Europe

David and Goliath
" Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a sdcene from the Old Testament by Gustave Dore showing David and Goliath. Goliath was described as a giant Philistine warrior

Eucharist, Catholic Mass, Sanctuary of La Benite Fontaine, La-Roche-Sur-Foron, Haute-Savoie, France, Europe

Ganesh Hindu Festival, Paris, France, Europe

A ceremonial reading of the Torah from Torah scroll under the Western Wall, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Silhouette Of Men Dressed As Norman Soldiers In Front Of Large Bonfire On Beach, Hastings Bonfire Night, East Sussex, Uk

A Surfer Carries Her Surfboard Across The Beach In The Mist Along The Coast; Homer, Alaska, United States Of America

Human hand holding Earth globe with a green landscape background
Human hand holding Earth globe with a beautiful green landscape and river background

Mans hands holding the planet Earth, with a jet aircraft flying above

Male hand holding Earth globe, white background

Hero statues, Peoples Friendship Arch, Kiev (Kyiv), Ukraine, Europe

Man holding up sword on beach
Exile: Russian citizens sentenced to exile being taken on their journey to Siberia. Prisoner being disciplined. Wood engraving, London, 1874

First World War, Propaganda poster for launch of war loan by Marcello Dudovich
Italy, 20th century, First World War - Propaganda poster for the launch of a war loan, illustration by Marcello Dudovich (1878-1962)

Reconstruction of fresco depicting Scene of creation, The sky-goddess Nut, covered with stars, generated by Geb
Egyptian civilization. Papyrus. Scene of creation. The sky-goddess Nut, covered with stars, is generated by Geb, god of the earth. Reconstruction of a fresco from a tomb at Thebes, Valley of the Kings

Knights on horseback

Illustration of of American soldiers wading waist deep in water with rifles held aloft during D Day landing on Utah Beach

Illustration of a bible scene, Exodus 17, Moses holds his staff up to God, his brother Aaron and Hur help him hold the staff until sunset, Amalekite army in the background

Human hand holding planet earth

Womans hands holding an Earth globe

Controlling power and energy through science and technology

The power to store infinite knowledge

Pararescuemen conducts a communications check with his Sat radio at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona

Aviation Boatswains Mate confirms an aircrafts weight
January 17, 2013 - Aviation Boatswains Mate confirms an aircrafts weight while fellow Aviation Boatswains Mate directs an aircraft on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis

Russian Revolution, from L Assiette au Beurre, 1905
Russian Revolution 1905.Cartoon from L Assiette au Beurre", Paris, July 1905

Chile, Expedition of French frigate La Flore to Easter Island (Rapa Nui), raising one of statues (moai)
Chile, 19th century. Expedition of the French frigate La Flore to Easter Island (Rapa Nui), raising one of the statues (moai)

France, Dole, Louis Pasteur (1822-1895) studying the fermentation of grape juice
France - 19th century. Louis Pasteur (1822-1895) studying the fermentation of grape juice. Portrait by Callot

Italy, Mercury killing Argus to rescue the Nymph (Mercurio uccide Argo per salvare la ninfa) by Giuseppe Cammarano (1766-1859) given by the artist to Gaetano Donizetti

France, Paris, French Revolution, Long Live the Nation! Caricature of King Louis XVI (1754-1793), color etching, 1792
France - 18th century - French Revolution. New pact of Louis XVI, 1792. Long live the Nation

Austria, Vienna, Silhouette of conductor Johann Strauss
Austria - 19th century. Johann Strauss, silhouette of conductor

Bronze statue of Etruscan god Hercle or Heracle, from sanctuary of Villa Cassarini, Emilia Romagna Region, Italy
Etruscan civilization, 5th century b.C. Bronze statue of Etruscan god Hercle or Heracle, circa 400 b.C. From the sanctuary of Villa Cassarini, Emilia Romagna Region, Italy

Votive bronze statuette of Lar deity, from Barco di Susegana, Veneto region, Italy
Roman civilization, 2nd century b.C. Votive bronze statuette of Lar deity. From Barco di Susegana (Veneto region, Italy)

Painted limestone slab with relief depicting Akhenaton, Nefertiti and daughters worshipping the god Aton from New
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII, Kingdom of Akhenaton. Painted limestone slab with relief depicting Akhenaton, Nefertiti and daughters worshipping the god Aton, cm. 53x48

Tunisia, Carthage, Mosaic depicting Venus crowning herself, surrounded by female dwarves on boats
Roman civilization, 4th century A.D. Mosaic depicting Venus crowning herself, surrounded by female dwarves on boats. From Carthage, Tunisia

Statue Augustus of Prima Porta, detail portraying Parthian soldier returning Roman eagle to young officer
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Statue Augustus of Prima Porta. Detail portraying a Parthian soldier returning the Roman eagle to a young officer, perhaps Tiberius

Mosaic depicting punishment of Lycurgus, from Pompei, Italy
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Mosaic depicting the punishment of Lycurgus. From Pompei, Italy

Clay kelebe or column krater, from Rutigliano (Apulia region, Italy), detail of painted decoration
Messapian civilization, 1st century b.C. Clay kelebe or column krater. From Rutigliano (Apulia region, Italy). Detail of painted decoration

Red marble statue of Faun, copy of Late Hellenistic original, from Hadrians Villa at Tivoli, Italy
Roman civilization, 2nd century A.D. Red marble statue of Faun, height 167.5 cm. Copy of a Late Hellenistic original. From Hadrians Villa at Tivoli, Italy

Funerary altar with relief decoration showing two maenads performing orgiastic dance
Roman civilization. Funerary altar with relief decoration showing two maenads performing an orgiastic dance

Gold-plated silver statuette of a Ramesside king offering Maat, goddess of truth and order of the world
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom. Gold-plated silver statuette of a Ramesside king offering Maat, goddess of truth and order of the world, 1300-1100 b.C. Detail

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"Holding Aloft: A Symbolic Journey Through Time and Power" In the cover of Standard of Empire, we witness the grandeur of a civilization held high, its emblem radiating authority over vast lands. Planet Earth delicately rests on human hands, an image that speaks volumes about our responsibility to protect and nurture our fragile world. Yet, it also hints at the potential consequences if we fail in this duty - a crumbling and broken earth. An attic pelike reveals Heracles' triumph over King Busiris and Egyptian priests. It showcases strength overpowering tyranny, reminding us that justice prevails when heroes rise against oppression. A priest during Eucharist celebration captures a moment of spiritual elevation. In Paris, France, Europe unites under faith's embrace as believers hold aloft their devotion to something greater than themselves. The bronze statuette of Taranis connects Gaulish mythology with Roman influence. It symbolizes the merging of cultures and gods while highlighting the power dynamics between conquerors and conquered. David's victory over Goliath echoes through time as a testament to courage in adversity. Holding aloft his slingshot, he becomes an inspiration for those facing seemingly insurmountable challenges. Salome Carrying the Head of St. John the Baptist portrays both fascination with power and its dark consequences. The severed head held high is a chilling reminder that ambition can lead down treacherous paths. Judith displaying Holofernes' head represents female empowerment amidst male-dominated realms. With unwavering determination, she holds aloft her trophy - proof that women possess strength beyond societal expectations. Irminsul stands tall within Hildesheim Cathedral; it embodies ancient Germanic spirituality amidst Christian influences. This illustration by William Pape reminds us how traditions are upheld even as new beliefs take root. A woman playing castanets by Antonio Canova depicts joyous expression through artistry; her captivating performance lifts spirits and brings communities together.