Supreme Collection (page 4)

PIUS VII (1740-1829). Italian pope, named Luigi Barnaba Gregorio Chiaramonti. Elected in 1800 in Valence. He crowned Napoleon in Paris (1804). Engraving. Colored

Pius V, Saint (1504-1572). Italian pope, named Antonio Ghislieri. Elected in 1566. Engraving by Capuz. Colored

Leo X (1475-1521). Florentine Pope (1513-21), named Giovanni de Medici. Son of Lorenzo de Medici, the Magnificent. Engraving

Augustus (61 B. C-14 A. D). as Pontifex Maximus
Augustus (61 BC-14 AD) as Pontifex Maximus. First emperor of the Roman Empire. Marble statue. Roman National Museum. Rome. Italy

Ivan I, Russian Royal
IVAN I DANILOVICH, Grand Prince of Moscow, has to pay tribute to the Tartars but establishes himself as supreme ruler in Russia Date: reigned 1328-1341

The Supreme Sunbeam with Henry Segrave at the wheel
The Supreme Sunbeam, 1000 HP car, with Henry Segrave at the wheel -- he was the first man to reach over 200 mph, on Daytona Beach, Florida, USA, 29 March 1927. Date: 1927

General Joffre, France. In Supreme Command of the French Army Date: 1915

Sir John Salmond (1862 - 1924)
Sir John Salmond, judge and legal scholar in New Zealand. Born in Northumberland, England, he emigrated to New Zealand with his family in 1876

The New Law Courts
Slide showing a black and white photograph of the New Law Courts in the city of Melbourne in Australia. The Supreme Court of Victoria is the superior court for the State of Victoria, Australia

Governor and Chief Scout in Ghana, West Africa
The Governor and Chief Scout of the Gold Coast, Sir Charles Noble Arden-Clarke, welcomed with a traditional yell by an Ashanti scout group in Ghana, West Africa

Council Meeting, Ghana, West Africa
Supreme Council Meeting of the Boy Scouts Association (Gold Coast Branch) in session, with the Governor and Chief Scout of the Gold Coast, Sir Charles Noble Arden-Clarke, in the Chair

Admiral Sir John Jellicoe
Admiral Sir John Rushworth Jellicoe, 1st Earl Jellicoe (1859 - 1935), supreme commander of the British fleets in 1914. Although criticised at the time of the Battle of Jutland for failing to

Advert for Stockings by Bear Brand 1937
Confidence... Every woman desires that supreme self-assurance which only perfection in matters of details can give. 1937

Rachel, Actress
RACHEL (born Elisa Felix) Swiss-born actress, daughter of Jewish-Alsatian pedlars, the supreme classical actress of the French stage and star of the Comedie Francaise. Date: 1821 - 1858

Roger Taney - 1
Roger B Taney (1777 - 1864) American lawyer, chief justice of the Supreme Court

Roger Taney - 2
Roger B Taney (1777 - 1864) American lawyer, chief justice of the Supreme Court

Les Invisibles Invisible Ones 1810 Hand-colored etching
Artokoloro

The Town of Mansoul, illustration from The Holy War by John Bunyan, 1682
XJF359084 The Town of Mansoul, illustration from The Holy War by John Bunyan, 1682 (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: full book title The Holy War)

THE SUPREME COURT OF MADRAS, 1860 engraving

Life in China, Xvi. the Foreign Office, Peking (Beijing): Ex-Regent of China
LIFE IN CHINA, XVI. THE FOREIGN OFFICE, PEKING (BEIJING): Ex-Regent of China and Chief Minister of the Supreme Council of the Empire, 1873 engraving

THE SUPREME MOMENT, engraving 1890, engraved image, history, arkheia, illustrative technique, engravement, engraving, victorian, Arts, Culture, 19th Century Style, Retro Styled, Vintage, retro

Archduke Friedrich, Duke of Teschen, from The Illustrated War News, 1915
KW1547385 Archduke Friedrich, Duke of Teschen, from The Illustrated War News, 1915 (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Archduke Friedrich)

ARCHDUKE FRIEDRICH Duke of Teschen (1856-1936). Commander of the Austro-Hungarian Army during World War I. Photograph, c1914

General Dwight Eisenhower, Supreme Commander, Allied Forces
General Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890-1969), Supreme Commander, Allied Forces pictured during World War II. Date: circa 1944

Reichsgericht - Leipzig, Germany - the supreme criminal and civil court in the Deutsches Reich from 1879 to 1945. Date: circa 1910s

WW1 - Crown Prince Alexander at the Banjica camp, Serbia
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander (1888-1934) at the military camp on the Banjica hill, Serbia (seated centre with sword on his knee)

WWI - National Loan Scheme from French Bank Societe Generale
By supporting the National Loan Scheme from French Bank Societe Generale, this card gives the distinct impression one was aiding the French war effort against Germany! Date: circa 1916

Vietnam - Hue - Investiture feast / festival of King Bao Dai
Investiture feast/festival of King Bao Dai - formal hearing before the Thai Hoa Palace, (The Palace of Supreme Peace) at Hue, Vietnam

Chicken fillets wrapped in parma ham on the barbecue credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Vishnu on a lotus petal throne. Early 1900s, India. Gold leaf and gouache on paper
Vishnu on a lotus petal throne. Early 1900 s, India. Gold leaf and gouache on paper. Vishnu is the Supreme God in the Vaishnavite tradition of Hinduism

General Dwight Eisenhower, Supreme Commander of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) in 1950 with Winston Churchill (1874-1965) British statesman and Conservative politician

Supreme Variations, 1919. Watercolour on paper. Kasimir Severinovich Malevich (1879-1935) Russian painter and art theoretician

General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, Mikhail Gorbachev meeting Chinese supreme leader, Deng Hsiao Ping

Vishnu, supreme god in the Vaishnavite Hindu tradition. Next to him are his various incarnations. From Kanuaj, India circa 1000 AD. Mythology

N. Mendal Shafers 1862 diagram of Federal Government and American Union from President Lincoln and his cabinet through Congress, House of Representatives

Pope Leo XIII (1810-1903 - born Vincenzo Gioacchino Luigi Pecci) 256th Supreme Pontiff 1878-1903. Three-quarter length portrait facing front, one hand on table with crucifix

Thugood Marshall 1908-1993) American jurist. First African American to serve on the Supreme Court 1767-1991

Dwight David Ike Eisenhower (1890-1969) American soldier and 34th President of the United States 1953-1961. In Second World War served as Supreme Command of Allied forces in Europe

Ferdinand Foch (1851-1929) French soldier who entered the army in 1871. Director of the Ecole de Guerre (School of War) 1907-1911

General Adolph Guillaumat (1863-1940). French military commander in the First World War. At the end of the war he was appointed to the Supreme War Council at Versailles

General Charles Mangin (1866-1925) French army officer who had command in the First World War. At the end of thear he was appointed to the Supreme War Council. Mangin in 1918

Maximilien Marie Isidore de Robespierre (1758-1794) French Revolutionary leader who for a short while in 1794 reigned supreme

THE SUPREME COURT OF MADRAS, 1860 engraving

Life in China, Xvi. the Foreign Office, Peking (Beijing): Ex-Regent of China
LIFE IN CHINA, XVI. THE FOREIGN OFFICE, PEKING (BEIJING): Ex-Regent of China and Chief Minister of the Supreme Council of the Empire, 1873 engraving

THE SUPREME MOMENT, engraving 1890, engraved image, history, arkheia, illustrative technique, engravement, engraving, victorian, Arts, Culture, 19th Century Style, Retro Styled, Vintage, retro

watering Bo tree - Kalaw - The next and last Buddha will obtain supreme intelligence under the Bo tree (mseua ferrea). It sprang up at Guatamas birth, stood in centre of earth. Worshipped

Asia, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. Sultan Abdul Samad Supreme Court

Commission assigning justices of the peace, signed by Benjamin Franklin while President of Pennsylvanias Supreme
FRANKLIN: COMMISSION, 1787. Commission assigning justices of the peace, signed by Benjamin Franklin while President of Pennsylvanias Supreme Executive Council, 1787

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"Exploring the Concept of Supreme: From Ancient Mythology to Modern Society" In this captivating journey, we delve into the notion and its diverse manifestations across time and cultures. Starting with Hobbes' influential work "Leviathan, " a frontis illustration depicts the awe-inspiring power of a ruler, symbolizing their supreme authority over society. Moving eastwards to India, an enchanting picture showcases Hindu gods Visnu and Lakshmi, epitomizing divine supremacy in their celestial realm. Venturing into Norse mythology, Odin's commanding presence alongside his loyal hounds exemplifies his status as the supreme deity in ancient Scandinavia. YU-HOANG emerges from Chinese folklore as an embodiment of ultimate power and wisdom, revered by many for his supreme rule. Egyptian religion introduces us to Geb, the earth god whose dominion over land signifies his position as a supreme force shaping existence itself. The mythological scene unfolds further with Odin seeking enlightenment by drinking from Mimir's well—a moment that highlights both his thirst for knowledge and pursuit wisdom. Shifting gears to modern times, we encounter Fowler Showmans Road Locomotive 20223 named "Supreme, " representing human ingenuity at its peak during the industrial revolution. A glimpse into Venice's Doges Palace reveals opulence fit for rulers who once held sway over this magnificent city-state—testament to their perceived supremacy in governance. Unveiling secrets buried deep within history comes Piltdown Man reconstructed in 1912—an archaeological discovery that momentarily captured humanity's fascination but later revealed itself as a deceptive puzzle challenging our understanding of scientific truth. "The Supreme Moment" captures an extraordinary instant frozen in time when greatness is achieved—a reminder that each individual has within them the potential for achieving something truly remarkable. An advertisement beckons us towards Ye Olde Jacobean cafe in Derby—a place where patrons can indulge themselves while experiencing culinary delights fit for the supreme taste buds.