Wreath Collection (page 19)

Alonso de Ercilla y Zuniga, c. 1800 (tempera on canvas)
1772307 Alonso de Ercilla y Zuniga, c.1800 (tempera on canvas) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 42x52 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Alonso de Ercilla y Zuniga (August 7)

Louis Vaz de Camoens, c. 1800 (tempera on canvas)
1772295 Louis Vaz de Camoens, c.1800 (tempera on canvas) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 42x57 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Luis Vaz de Camoes (c)

Crinaeae
iuliana pasca

Monument to the Austrian composer Johann Strauss the Younger, 1921 (gilt bronze & marble)
XAM79047 Monument to the Austrian composer Johann Strauss the Younger, 1921 (gilt bronze & marble) by Hellmer, Edmund Ritter von (1850-1935); Stadtpark, Vienna

The triumph of divine providence, detail, 1632-39 (ceiling fresco)
7062911 The triumph of divine providence, detail, 1632-39 (ceiling fresco) by Cortona, Pietro da (Berrettini) (1596-1669); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome

Bust of Trajan (marble)
2561936 Bust of Trajan (marble) by Italian School, (16th century); Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Trajan (Imperator Caesar Nerva Traianus Divi Nervae filius Augustus; 53-117 AD)

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

Allegory of Value, end of the 18th century (polychrome wood sculpture)
7348835 Allegory of Value, end of the 18th century (polychrome wood sculpture) by Spanish School, (18th century); Museu Frederic Mares, Barcelona, Spain; (add.info.: Allegory of Value)

Sacrifice to Pan, c. 1640 (oil on canvas)
7352687 Sacrifice to Pan, c.1640 (oil on canvas) by Castiglione, Giovanni Benedetto (Il Grechetto) (1609-64); 218x316 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist: Castiglione)

Miracles of St. Ignatius of Loyola - 1620
7352739 Miracles of St. Ignatius of Loyola - 1620 by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); Chiesa del Gesu e dei Santi Ambrogio e Andrea, Genoa, Liguria

Equestrian portrait of emperor Charles V, 1621-27 (oil on canvas)
7146905 Equestrian portrait of emperor Charles V, 1621-27 (oil on canvas) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641); 191x123 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Scene with figures in the classical style, 1513 circa, (oil on canvas)
7146769 Scene with figures in the classical style, 1513 circa, (oil on canvas) by Sarto, Andrea del (1486-1530); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Scene with figures in the classical style, 1513 circa, (oil on canvas)
7146764 Scene with figures in the classical style, 1513 circa, (oil on canvas) by Sarto, Andrea del (1486-1530); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Anastasio Somoza Garcia laying wreath at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, USA, 1936 (b/w photo)
5974468 Anastasio Somoza Garcia laying wreath at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, USA, 1936 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info)

On the field of honour, 1915 (litho)
KW345530 On the field of honour, 1915 (litho) by Christy, Howard Chandler (1873-1952) (after); Private Collection

King George VI, Queen Elizabeth and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, Arlington, Virginia, USA, 1939 (b/w photo)
5974336 King George VI, Queen Elizabeth and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, Arlington, Virginia, USA, 1939 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info.: King George VI)

Suffrage descendants Peggy and Hope Anthony hold floral tributes in front of the Woman Suffrage Monument in the U. S
3709818 Suffrage descendants Peggy and Hope Anthony hold floral tributes in front of the Woman Suffrage Monument in the U.S

Dwight Davis, Calvin Coolidge and Curtis D. Wilbur laying Wreath on Tomb of Unknown Soldier, 1924 (b/w photo)
5974445 Dwight Davis, Calvin Coolidge and Curtis D. Wilbur laying Wreath on Tomb of Unknown Soldier, 1924 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info)

Georges Clemenceau Placing Wreath on tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia
5974432 Georges Clemenceau Placing Wreath on tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, USA, December 6

President Franklin Roosevelt, Arlington, Virginia, USA, 1940 (b/w photo)
5974354 President Franklin Roosevelt, Arlington, Virginia, USA, 1940 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info)

Poster advertising the 1933 World's Fair in Chicago, 1933 (colour lithograph)
1198005 Poster advertising the 1933 World's Fair in Chicago, 1933 (colour lithograph) by Villa, Hernando (1881-1952); 107x72 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

President Franklin Roosevelt's Wreath at Tomb of Unknown Soldier, Memorial Day, 1940 (b/w photo)
5974353 President Franklin Roosevelt's Wreath at Tomb of Unknown Soldier, Memorial Day, 1940 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lichtschein
Christian Kurz

Madeleine
Peppe Tambè

Apollo and the Muses, c. 1520-99 (graphite, pen & wash on paper)
7343336 Apollo and the Muses, c.1520-99 (graphite, pen & wash on paper) by Caron, Antoine (1520-99); 227x179 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; © Fitzwilliam Museum

Albert, Archduke of Austria (etching)
471324 Albert, Archduke of Austria (etching) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 42x 28.8 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

Charles Bonaventure de Longueval (engraving)
471459 Charles Bonaventure de Longueval (engraving) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 61.1x49.3 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

I J K L: Reckless, Gardening, Kakatoes, Laureate, 1, 890 (illustration)
7309322 I J K L: Reckless, Gardening, Kakatoes, Laureate, 1, 890 (illustration) by French School, (19th century); 20 x 14 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Fun alphabet for little girls)

Julius Caesar during the invasion of Gaul, 1895 (illustration)
7304345 Julius Caesar during the invasion of Gaul, 1895 (illustration) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

L: Laureat, 1890 (illustration)
7309326 L: Laureat, 1890 (illustration) by French School, (19th century); 20 x 14 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Fun alphabet for little girls)

Orpheus and his lyre put to sleep Cerbere the dog with three heads, 1926 (Illustration)
7304408 Orpheus and his lyre put to sleep Cerbere the dog with three heads, 1926 (Illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); Private Collection; (add.info)

Corinne, 1836 (marble)
7308587 Corinne, 1836 (marble) by Gois, Etienne le fils (1765-1837); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Corinne (character from the novel by Madame de Stael), 1836

The people of Paris paying homage to General Joseph Gallieni, saviour of the city at the First Battle of the Marne in
6000423 The people of Paris paying homage to General Joseph Gallieni, saviour of the city at the First Battle of the Marne in 1914 during World War I, following his death

Bust of Emperor Augustus (marble)
YOU4419222 Bust of Emperor Augustus (marble) by Roman (1th century AD); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Bust of Emperor Augustus (63 BC-14 AD), Octave, adopted son of Jules Cesar

Julius Caesar, 1696- 1722 (marble)
7301157 Julius Caesar, 1696- 1722 (marble) by Coustou, Nicolas (1658-1733); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Julius Caesar, Marble, 1696- 1722 Sculptor : Nicolas Coustou (1658-1720) Louvre Museum

Magdalena
Ruth Franke

Christmas trees and wreaths in store window display, between 1941 and 1942. Creator: Unknown
Christmas trees and wreaths in store window display

Figures carrying standards and trophies: from The Triumph of Caesar, 1504. Creator: Jacob von Strassburg
Figures carrying standards and trophies: from The Triumph of Caesar, 1504

Figures bearing trophies and and carrying wreaths, from The Triumph of Caesar, 1504. Creator: Jacob von Strassburg
Figures bearing trophies and and carrying wreaths, from The Triumph of Caesar, 1504

Autumn, from the series The Seasons, . n. d. Creator: Jan Saenredam
Autumn, from the series The Seasons, .n.d

Cross Stitch, c. 1938. Creator: Elmer Weise
Cross Stitch, c. 1938

Summer dream
Carmen Watkins

Deathbed, 1886 (oil on canvas)
XKH223061 Deathbed, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Jessen, Carl Ludwig (1833-1917); 43.3x62.5 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany

On the 54th Anniversary Of The Five Days Of Milan, Veterans Bring Flowers To The Monument (colour litho)
2798530 On the 54th Anniversary Of The Five Days Of Milan, Veterans Bring Flowers To The Monument (colour litho) by Beltrame

In the cemetery of Portici (Naples), two carabinieri, to surprise a blackmailer who had to... (colour litho)
2777985 In the cemetery of Portici (Naples), two carabinieri, to surprise a blackmailer who had to... (colour litho) by Beltrame

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"From Remembrance to Celebration: The Timeless Symbolism of the Wreath" Since its first appearance on Remembrance Day in 1919, the wreath has become an enduring emblem of honor and remembrance. Standing proudly at The Cenotaph in Whitehall, London, it pays tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. But beyond solemn occasions, wreaths also hold a place in moments of triumph and joy. Just like Eric Liddell celebrating his Olympic win at Edinburgh University with a laurel wreath adorning his head, they symbolize victory and achievement. In art and literature, wreaths have been depicted as both ornamental and symbolic. Take "There was an Old Man of Blackheath, " whose head was adorned with a litho wreath - a whimsical representation that adds charm to this classic verse. Even transportation exhibitions recognize the beauty of wreaths. Cover designs such as "Exposition de Locomotion Aerienne" showcase intricate floral arrangements encircling flying machines – merging innovation with nature's elegance. Throughout history, notable figures have embraced the power of wreaths. From Marcus Porcius Cato to Napoleon Bonaparte and his family, these leaders understood that wearing or presenting a crown-like adornment conveyed authority and prestige. Religious imagery often incorporates wreaths too; think about the picture of the Virgin Mary surrounded by roses in Paris. This fusion between spirituality and nature exemplifies peace and purity across Europe. Not limited to land-based tributes alone, even memorials near Folkestone stand adorned with elegant floral circles honoring fallen heroes from the Battle of Britain – reminding us all never to forget their bravery. The influence extends beyond borders as well; Titus Lucretius Carus recognized how ancient civilizations used garlands woven into circular shapes during celebrations – emphasizing unity among diverse cultures throughout time. And let's not forget tarot cards.