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Supreme Collection (page 6)

"Exploring the Concept of Supreme: From Ancient Mythology to Modern Society" In this captivating journey

Background imageSupreme Collection: Archduke Friedrich of Austria inspecting troops, Predazzo

Archduke Friedrich of Austria inspecting troops, Predazzo
Archduke Friedrich Maria of Austria (1856-1936), Supreme Commander of the Austro-Hungarian Army during the First World War. Seen here inspecting the 9th Mountain Brigade in Predazzo, Northern Italy

Background imageSupreme Collection: Massai Lion (Panthera leo nubica) adult male, close-up of head, Masai Mara, Kenya

Massai Lion (Panthera leo nubica) adult male, close-up of head, Masai Mara, Kenya

Background imageSupreme Collection: Domestic Pig, Landrace sow, 266 Ceirios Marilyn 34, supreme champion modern pig

Domestic Pig, Landrace sow, 266 Ceirios Marilyn 34, supreme champion modern pig, Three Counties Show, England

Background imageSupreme Collection: Domestic Pig, Welsh sow, supreme champion, Westmorland Show, England

Domestic Pig, Welsh sow, supreme champion, Westmorland Show, England

Background imageSupreme Collection: Washington, DC, Supreme Court Building

Washington, DC, Supreme Court Building

Background imageSupreme Collection: Kek Lok Si Temple - Panang, Malaysia

Kek Lok Si Temple - Panang, Malaysia
The Kek Lok Si Temple ( Temple of Supreme Bliss or Temple of Sukhavati ) - a Buddhist temple situated in Air Itam in Penang - the largest Buddhist temple in Southeast Asia

Background imageSupreme Collection: The Jewish Museum, Berlin, Germany

The Jewish Museum, Berlin, Germany
The Jewish Museum, formerly the Supreme Court building (Kollegienhaus), in Berlin, Germany, built in 1737. The exhibits cover two millennia of German Jewish history

Background imageSupreme Collection: Middlesex Guildhall entrance

Middlesex Guildhall entrance
Decorated with a frieze showing Henry III granting a charter to Westminster, the fine entrance to the Middlesex Guildhall, built between 1906 and 1913

Background imageSupreme Collection: Middlesex Guildhall

Middlesex Guildhall
The Middlesex Guildhall on the south-west corner of Parliament Square in London. Built between 1906 and 1913, in 2007 it was closed for refurbishment for conversion into the site of the new Supreme

Background imageSupreme Collection: Nelsons supreme hour at Trafalgar, 21 October 1805

Nelsons supreme hour at Trafalgar, 21 October 1805
This picture illustrates Admiral Nelson giving an order on H.M.S. Victory during the Battle of Trafalgar on 21 October 1805

Background imageSupreme Collection: Sir Richard Baggallay (1816-1888)

Sir Richard Baggallay (1816-1888)
Photographic portrait of Sir Richard Baggallay (1816-1888), then Judge of the Supreme Court of Appeal, c.1876

Background imageSupreme Collection: General Eisenhower and Air Chief-Marshal Tedder; Second Worl

General Eisenhower and Air Chief-Marshal Tedder; Second Worl
Photograph showing General Dwight D. Eisenhower (left), the Supreme Allied Commander-in-Chief, and Air Chief-Marshal Sir Arthur Tedder, the Deputy Supreme Commander

Background imageSupreme Collection: Admiral Sir John R. Jellicoe

Admiral Sir John R. Jellicoe
Photograph of Admiral John R. Jellicoe (1859-1935), supreme commander of the British fleets in 1914. Although criticised at the time of the Battle of Jutland for failing to categorically defeat

Background imageSupreme Collection: Hindenburg

Hindenburg
Photograph of Marshal Paul von Hinderburg (1847-1934), sitting at a strategic map. A veteran of the Franco-Prussian War, he was recalled from retirement on the outbreak of World War I

Background imageSupreme Collection: Court of Van Artevelde

Court of Van Artevelde
Jacob Van Artevelde holding state at his court in Ghent after assuming supreme power in Flanders

Background imageSupreme Collection: Arabian Script

Arabian Script
Apart from its practicality, the Arabs developed the art of calligraphy to supreme heights, using it to ornament buildings and objets d art

Background imageSupreme Collection: Ready-To-Wear Suit

Ready-To-Wear Suit
For the swift service of those who want something supreme and smart at a moments notice - and it costs only 55 shillings !

Background imageSupreme Collection: Advertisement for Daimler Double-Six car

Advertisement for Daimler Double-Six car
Advertisement for the Daimler Double-Six car, the engine that turns like a turbine - supreme among the worlds best cars

Background imageSupreme Collection: Supreme being Fete

Supreme being Fete
Robespierre orders a Festival of the Supreme Being, in the Tuileries and the Champ de Mars, Paris : but he is thought by many to be setting himself up as high priest

Background imageSupreme Collection: Festival Supreme Being

Festival Supreme Being
The Revolution replaces traditional religion with its own theology, offering a Supreme Being who provides the citizen with a suitable replacement for his/her former beliefs

Background imageSupreme Collection: Photography, Imperial

Photography, Imperial
Advertisement for Imperial panchromatic photographic plates. " Supreme in dependability and general excellence"

Background imageSupreme Collection: Stearns-Knight 1927

Stearns-Knight 1927
The new Stearns-Knight - supreme by any test you care to make. e.g. try driving it off the Brooklyn Bridge, see if it keeps on going

Background imageSupreme Collection: Luther and Eck

Luther and Eck
At Leipzig, in disputation with Johann Eck, he denies the supreme authority of popes and councils

Background imageSupreme Collection: Stefan Czarniecki

Stefan Czarniecki
STEFAN CZARNIECKI Supreme commander of the Polish armies

Background imageSupreme Collection: Sergei Vavilov

Sergei Vavilov
SERGEI VAVILOV Russian physicist, responsible for work on the properties of light. He was also a deputy to the Supreme Soviet

Background imageSupreme Collection: Roman Dictatorship instituted

Roman Dictatorship instituted
The Roman Dictatorship (Magister Populi or Master of the People) is instituted for crisis situations or special purposes, ruling with supreme power for a set period



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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.