Lion Collection (page 3)

Orion Star Map
Orion, giant hunter, clubbing a lion. Being slain by Diana, he was made one of the constellations and is supposed to be attended with stormy weather

Assyrian Lion Hunt
Ancient Assyrian wall panel of alabaster, probably painted originally in colour. Symbolical design expressing the conquest of the lion

Alice: lion and Unicorn
LION AND UNICORN Alice with the Lion and the Unicorn - and a plum cake

Tarot Card 11 - La Force (Strength)

Tarot Card 21 - Le Monde (The World). Date: 20th century

Belfort, France - La Place d armes, l Hotel de Ville, Castle and Lion of Belfort sculpture by Frederic Bartholdi. Date: circa 1910s

Lion - 4 week old cubs - Masai Mara Reserve - Kenya
SE-402 Lion - 4 week old cubs Maasai Mara Reserve - Kenya Panthera leo Suzi Eszterhas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Lion (Panthera leo), Sambura, Kenya, Africa

Lion, Babylon, Iraq, Middle East

St Mark / Evangelist / Royau
SAINT MARK THE EVANGELIST keeps a lion in his study to stop people interrupting him whiles writing his book

Lioness coming out of the darkness
Emma Allen-Rowlandson

Egyptian Art. Temple of Kom Ombo. Sekhmet, the lion-headed g
Egyptian Art. Temple of Kom Ombo. Ptolemaic Dynasty. 2nd century B.C. Dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and falcon god Haroeris

MYTHICAL MANTICORE. Woodcut from Edward Topsells The History of Four-Footed Beasts, London, 1607

Save Me From My Friends! Amir Sher Ali of Afghanistan endeavors to stand between the Russian bear
SECOND AFGHAN WAR, 1878. Save Me From My Friends! Amir Sher Ali of Afghanistan endeavors to stand between the Russian bear and the British lion as each eyes the other with suspicion

Barbary lion in the New York Zoological Park
Postcard showing " Sultan" the barbary lion in the New York Zoological Park. Date: circa 1920

Palace of the Normans. Byzantine mosaics at the Palatine Cha
Italy. Sicily. Palerm. Palace of the Normans. Byzantine mosaics at the Palatine Chapel. Christ with Saint Peter and Paul above the throne stage. 12 th century

Mr Pastry, aka Richard Hearne, with lion
Mr Pastry, aka the comic actor Richard Hearne (1908-1979), with a lion. Date: circa 1960s

Roy Rogers, Dale Evans and Trigger the horse. Date: 20th century

"You ought to be ashamed of yourself!"from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
3614737 A" You ought to be ashamed of yourself!A" from A The Wonderful Wizard of OzA by L. Frank Baum by Denslow

Leo Belgicus, showing the Low Countries in the shape of a lion
985836 Leo Belgicus, showing the Low Countries in the shape of a lion, 1586 (hand-coloured engraving) by Austrian School, (16th century); 36.8x44.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Leo Belgicus)

Chronological chart of the Visions of Daniel and John, 1843 (colour litho)
AQS257138 Chronological chart of the Visions of Daniel and John, 1843 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Lions (Panthera leo) - two brothers patrolling territorial boundary, affectionate behaviour, border of Serengeti / Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) near Ndutu, Tanzania

Orpheus, 1896. Artist: John MacAllan Swan
Orpheus, 1896. Painting held at the Lady Lever Art Gallery, Liverpool. From The Studio Volume 73. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1918]

St Jerome in his Study, 1514 (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer
St Jerome in his Study, 1514 (1906). From Durer Des Meisters Gemalde Kupferstiche und Holzschnitte in 471 Abbildungen [Stuttgart und Leipzig, Deutsch Verlags-Ansalt, 1906]

Lion (Panthera leo), Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa, Africa

The Royal Coat of Arms of King George V. Arms: Quarterly, first and fourth, gules three lions passant guardant in pale or, (England); second or, a lion rampant within a tressure flory counter-flory

Poster, The Continent via Dover-Ostend, Belgian State Railways and Mail Packets. Date: circa 1930s

African Lion - cub lying down alert whilst adults are resting (Panthera leo). Ndutu area between Serengeti and Ngorongoro - Tanzania

SECOND AFGHAN WAR, 1878. Save Me From My Friends! Amir Sher Ali of Afghanistan endeavors to stand between the Russian bear and the British lion as each eyes the other with suspicion

Panthera leo senegalensis, West African Lion
Plate 45 (117) Le Lion du Senegal. From Histoire Naturelle des Mammifcres, avec des figures originales, Vol. 1, 1819-42, by Etienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire & Baron Georges L. C. Frederic D. Cuvier

Pterodactyl and scimitar-toothed lion design
Drawing by Alfred Waterhouse for the ornamentation of the Natural History Museum, London, 1875-1876. Waterhouse designed the museum in the 1860s, and it first opened its doors on Easter Monday 1881

African Lioness - close up of female
MI-940 African Lioness - close up of female Panthera leo Masahiro Iijima contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Italy, Veneto, Venice; The Palazzo dei Dogi, the bacino di San Marco with a sculpture of the lion of Venice and San Giorgio Maggiore in the background

Mosiacs in the apse of Saint Clement's Church in Rome. Rome Saint Clement's Church Mosaic Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1900-1910 ca

Les jeunes lionceaux recoivent la benediction du roi lion
DUV4212528 Les jeunes lionceaux recoivent la benediction du roi lion. Vignettes illustrees par JJ Granville. Gravure signee Breviere dans la partie intitulee " Voyage d un lion d Afrique a

RF - Lion (Panthera leo) male on savanna with dramatic storm clouds, thundery sky and light rays in the background. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania. Composite image

Lioness (Panthera leo) carrying her cub, Masai-Mara Game Reserve, Kenya

Lion (Panthera leo) cubs playing, Masai-Mara Game Reserve, Kenya. Vulnerable species

On the Alert - Lioness and Cubs, c1878-1910, (1912). Artist: John MacAllan Swan
On the Alert - Lioness and Cubs, c1878-1910, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings, with an introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, Cassell and Company, (London, New York, Toronto, 1912)

Roaring Lion, Masai Mara, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

The Last Crusade by Bernard Partridge in Punch WW1
The Last Crusade. Coeur-de-Lion (looking down on the Holy City). " My dream comes true." Drawn by Bernard Partridge and published in Punch in December 1917

European cave lion, Panthera leo spenaea, extinct subspecies of lion.. Colour printed (chromolithograph) illustration by Heinrich Harder from Tiere der Urwelt Animals of the Prehistoric World, 1916

WWI - The Lion Roused - British Propaganda postcard full of strength, defiance and patriotism. The confidence evident in 1914... Date: 1914

Hunting Trophies - A Good Bag - British East Africa (Modern Kenya). Date: circa 1910s

Lockwood, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
A Policeman and two smartly-dressed messanger boys stand in the street at Lockwood, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. The Huddersfield Industrial Society Building is on the left (still standing)

Two lions (Panthera leo), Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Statues on the Lion Terrace, Delos, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cyclades Islands, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

ZODIAC SIGN: LEO, 1716. Drawing from a Hebrew book about the Jewish calendar, Sefer Evronot, Halberstadt, Germany, 1716

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"The Majestic Roar: Exploring the Symbolism and Beauty of Lions" Lions have long been revered as powerful and regal creatures. From the iconic MGM lion that graces our screens to ancient tales like Daniel in the Lions Den, these magnificent beasts have captivated our imaginations throughout history. In medieval times, lions were often depicted on English shield designs, symbolizing courage and strength. Their image also adorns the Royal Coat of Arms, representing nobility and authority. Artists like Gabriel Cornelius Ritter von Max immortalized lions in their works, such as "The Lion's Bride, " showcasing their grace and allure. Meanwhile, circus posters from the 1920s remind us of their captivating presence under the big top. But beyond art and entertainment lies a deeper connection with nature. In Botswana's Moremi Reserve, we witness a heartwarming moment as a lioness greets her male counterpart – an intimate display of affection within this royal species. Venturing into Africa's wilderness reveals adorable sights too; eight-week-old lion cubs playfully exploring their surroundings in Botswana. These young ones embody innocence while hinting at future strength they will inherit from their parents. Not limited to African landscapes alone, mountain lions roam through winter wonderlands in Western U. S. A. , demonstrating adaptability amidst harsh conditions. Their resilience echoes our own battles against adversity. Even sculptures pay homage to these majestic creatures - take Lucerne's famous Lion Sculpture for example - standing tall as a reminder of bravery etched into stone. Lastly, let us not forget how lions played a role even in travel advertisements; promoting luxurious cruises aboard Transvaal Castle cruise ships by capturing attention with their awe-inspiring presence. Whether it be through artistry or encounters in nature, lions continue to fascinate us with their beauty and symbolism, and are more than just kings of the jungle; they represent power intertwined with vulnerability, reminding us of the delicate balance within our own lives.