Empereur Collection

Tarot Card 4 - L Empereur (The Emperor)

Razorbill and emperor penguin
5855236 Razorbill and emperor penguin; (add.info.: Razorbill, Alca torda, and emperor penguin, Aptenodytes forsteri. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Jussieu's)

Statue of Arpocrate or Harpocrates, Greek god of silence. He holds a horn and wears a lotus flower on his head
FLO4997338 Statue of Arpocrate or Harpocrates, Greek god of silence. He holds a horn and wears a lotus flower on his head. Found in Hadrian's Villa at Tivoli

Statue of an Egyptian female idol in black marble found in the Canopus of Hadrian's Villa at Tivoli
FLO4997209 Statue of an Egyptian female idol in black marble found in the Canopus of Hadrian's Villa at Tivoli. Copperplate engraving after an illustration by Giacomo Bossi from Pietro Paolo

Statue of an Egyptian priest holding a cock's head found in the Canopus of Hadrian's Villa at Tivoli
FLO4997219 Statue of an Egyptian priest holding a cock's head found in the Canopus of Hadrian's Villa at Tivoli. Copperplate engraving by Gio. Petrini after an illustration by A

Statue of an Egyptian idol in diaphanous dress holding an ankh and lotus. Found in the Canopus of Hadrian's Villa
FLO4997177 Statue of an Egyptian idol in diaphanous dress holding an ankh and lotus. Found in the Canopus of Hadrian's Villa at Tivoli. Copperplate engraving by G

Representation of Saint Paphnuce of Thebes called the confessor (4th century)
ELD4914259 Representation of Saint Paphnuce of Thebes called the confessor (4th century) embrace by Emperor Constantine the Great (274-337) (Constantine the great kissing Saint Paphnutius of Thebes)

Nicholas I of Russia, c.1830 (painting)
2248431 Nicholas I of Russia, c.1830 (painting); (add.info.: Coll. Part. History. Russia. Tsar Nicholas Ist of Russia. Imagery, Russia, ca 1830.); Photo © CCI.

Statue of an Egyptian priest found in the Canopus of Hadrian's Villa at Tivoli
FLO4997222 Statue of an Egyptian priest found in the Canopus of Hadrian's Villa at Tivoli. Copperplate engraving by Giacomo Bossi after an illustration by A

Bust of the Egyptian idol Canopus, god of water, in basalt found in the Canopus of Hadrian's Villa at Tivoli
FLO4997198 Bust of the Egyptian idol Canopus, god of water, in basalt found in the Canopus of Hadrian's Villa at Tivoli

Statue of the Greek god Hermes as a Pankration fighter (Pancraziaste). From Hadrian's Villa at Tivoli
FLO4997421 Statue of the Greek god Hermes as a Pankration fighter (Pancraziaste). From Hadrian's Villa at Tivoli. Copperplate drawn and engraved by G

Statue of an Egyptian priest in headdress holding a stone tablet found in the Canopus of Hadrian's Villa at Tivoli
FLO4997236 Statue of an Egyptian priest in headdress holding a stone tablet found in the Canopus of Hadrian's Villa at Tivoli. Copperplate engraving by Giacomo Bossi after an illustration by A

Statue of an Egyptian deity in black marble found in the Canopus of Hadrian's Villa at Tivoli
FLO4997218 Statue of an Egyptian deity in black marble found in the Canopus of Hadrian's Villa at Tivoli. Copperplate engraving after an illustration by Giacomo Bossi from Pietro Paolo

Statue of the Roman empress Vibia Sabina in the attributes of the goddess Flora. Found in Hadrian's Villa
FLO4997393 Statue of the Roman empress Vibia Sabina in the attributes of the goddess Flora. Found in Hadrian's Villa. Copperplate engraving after an illustration by L

Bust of Egyptian goddess Isis and bull deity Apis in black marble with white marks
FLO4997214 Bust of Egyptian goddess Isis and bull deity Apis in black marble with white marks. Found in the Canopus of Hadrian's Villa at Tivoli

Statue of an Egyptian male figure in headdress. Found in the Canopus of Hadrian's Villa at Tivoli
FLO4997193 Statue of an Egyptian male figure in headdress. Found in the Canopus of Hadrian's Villa at Tivoli. Copperplate engraving by Gio. Petrini after an illustration by A

A Roman 'pig' or ingot with inscription recording the year Emperor Domitian (Caesar Augustus)
BON83348 A Roman 'pig' or ingot with inscription recording the year Emperor Domitian (Caesar Augustus) was consul for the 7th time

Crown called "Charlemagne", 1804 (gilded brass)
8618065 Crown called "Charlemagne", 1804 (gilded brass) by Biennais, Martin Guillaume (1764-1843); (add.info.: Crown called "Charlemagne", made for Emperor Napoleon I)

Hand of Justice from the Coronation of Napoleon I, 1804 (ivory, gilded silver, gold, precious stones)
8618066 Hand of Justice from the Coronation of Napoleon I, 1804 (ivory, gilded silver, gold, precious stones) by Biennais

Emperor Muhammad Akbar (1542-1605) (gouache and w/c on ivory)
DND221217 Emperor Muhammad Akbar (1542-1605) (gouache and w/c on ivory) by Indian School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mughal emperor of India (1556-1605);); Dinodia

Emperor Ashoka (watercolour)
DND184166 Emperor Ashoka (watercolour) by Indian School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Emperor Ashoka (r.264-23 BC) Emperor in the Mauyran dynasty in India); Dinodia

Portrait head of Antinous wearing the wreath of Dionysus, part of a statue from the villa of Emperor Hadrian at Tivoli
BOO90852 Portrait head of Antinous wearing the wreath of Dionysus, part of a statue from the villa of Emperor Hadrian at Tivoli, Roman, 2nd century (marble); height: 39 cm; State Hermitage Museum

Quai de l'Empereur, Ostend, Belgium - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Coronation Crown of Rudolph II, Emperor of Austria, detail of gold panel depicting king Rudolph in battle, c
XAM66744 Coronation Crown of Rudolph II, Emperor of Austria, detail of gold panel depicting king Rudolph in battle, c.1576 (gold, pearls, enamel & ruby) (see also 66743)

Charlemagne with a student inventing the school, 1895 (Illustration)
7304349 Charlemagne with a student inventing the school, 1895 (Illustration) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

Siege of Pavia (773-774): Ogger exclaiming "The Iron Man! Here is Charlemagne ", 1896 (illustration)
7304518 Siege of Pavia (773-774): Ogger exclaiming "The Iron Man! Here is Charlemagne ", 1896 (illustration) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

Napoleon I in exile on Saint Helena (1815), 1896 (illustration)
7304525 Napoleon I in exile on Saint Helena (1815), 1896 (illustration) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Inaugural Sacrificial Procession, relief frieze on the exterior of the north or south wall of the altar
IND113283 The Inaugural Sacrificial Procession, relief frieze on the exterior of the north or south wall of the altar, 13-9 BC (carrara marble) (see also 91211) by Roman

Charlemagne, ALPHABET OF THE HISTORY OF FRANCE, circa 1830 (engraving)
7206861 Charlemagne, ALPHABET OF THE HISTORY OF FRANCE, circa 1830 (engraving) by Hocquart, Edouard (1789-1870); 34, 5x53 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: C)

The English Bulldog and the Corsican bloodhound - after the Battle of Waterloo, 1895 (illustration)
7211551 The English Bulldog and the Corsican bloodhound - after the Battle of Waterloo, 1895 (illustration) by Roberts, Piercy (fl.1791-1828); (add.info)

Bonaparte dictating a bulletin, or comfortable winter quarters, 1895 (illustration)
7211548 Bonaparte dictating a bulletin, or comfortable winter quarters, 1895 (illustration) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); (add.info.: Bonaparte dictating a bulletin)

The Emperor Arriving at a Village while it is being sacked, detail from the column of Marcus Aurelius
ALI207879 The Emperor Arriving at a Village while it is being sacked, detail from the column of Marcus Aurelius, AD 180-196 (marble) (b/w photo) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Piazza Colonna, Rome

Mien-ning, 241e empereur de Chine, ne en 1780, proclame le 25 aout 1820, mort le 25 fevrier 1850 (engraving)
3644635 Mien-ning, 241e empereur de Chine, ne en 1780, proclame le 25 aout 1820, mort le 25 fevrier 1850 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mien-ning)

Huascar, treizieme empereur des Incas (engraving)
3635653 Huascar, treizieme empereur des Incas (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Huascar, treizieme empereur des Incas)

Frederic III, Empereur d Allemagne (coloured photo)
975348 Frederic III, Empereur d Allemagne (coloured photo) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederic III, Empereur d Allemagne)

Gold multiple (obverse) of the Emperor Augustus (31 BC-AD 14) wearing a laurel wreath
BEN85232 Gold multiple (obverse) of the Emperor Augustus (31 BC-AD 14) wearing a laurel wreath. Minted c.07-06 BC by Roman, (1st century BC); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania

Augustus and the Tiburtine Sibyl
AII79405 Augustus and the Tiburtine Sibyl by Garofalo, Benvenuto Tisi da (1481-1559); Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

The Interview of Augustus and Cleopatra, engraved by Richard Earlom (1743-1822
STC101896 The Interview of Augustus and Cleopatra, engraved by Richard Earlom (1743-1822) published 1784 (litho) by Mengs

Bust of Emperor Commodus (161-192 AD) (marble)
XIR166095 Bust of Emperor Commodus (161-192 AD) (marble) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Museo Archeologico, Venice, Veneto, Italy; out of copyright

Portrait of Emperor Van Ta Gin, engraved by T. Medland (colour litho)
CHT176872 Portrait of Emperor Van Ta Gin, engraved by T. Medland (colour litho) by Alexander, W. (19th century) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: due to the anglicised name)

Tiberius Caesar (42 BC-37 AD), 1596 (engraving)
STC169755 Tiberius Caesar (42 BC-37 AD), 1596 (engraving) by Italian School, (16th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Head of Caesar Augustus (63 BC-14 AD) (stone) (b / w photo)
XIR169510 Head of Caesar Augustus (63 BC-14 AD) (stone) (b/w photo) by Roman; Musee Lapidaire d Art Paien, Arles, France; (add.info.: Caius Julius Caesar Octavianus Augustus; ); out of copyright

Emperor Boulanger the First, caricature from the front cover of
CHT169072 Emperor Boulanger the First, caricature from the front cover of Le Grelot, 29th May 1887 (engraving) by French School

Emperor Augustus (63 BC-14 AD) (stone)
ALG158826 Emperor Augustus (63 BC-14 AD) (stone) by Roman; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; out of copyright

D. Octavius Augustus (63 BC - 14 AD) Emperor of Rome 27 BC - 14 AD engraved by Aegidius
STC153421 D. Octavius Augustus (63 BC - 14 AD) Emperor of Rome 27 BC - 14 AD engraved by Aegidius Sadeler (1570-1629) (engraving) by Titian (Tiziano Vecelli) (c.1488-1576) (after)

Statue of the Emperor Maxentius (306-312 AD) as Pontifex Maximus (marble)
REV115975 Statue of the Emperor Maxentius (306-312 AD) as Pontifex Maximus (marble) by Roman; Museo Ostiense, Ostia Antica, Rome, Italy; out of copyright

Medallion depicting Emperor Constantine and the foundation of St. Peters (stone)
XJL158471 Medallion depicting Emperor Constantine and the foundation of St. Peters (stone) by Bernini, Gian Lorenzo (1598-1680); Scala Regia, Vatican Museums, Vatican City; Italian, out of copyright

Left and Right: verso = John Palaeologus, recto = Equestrian Effigy of the Emperor
XIR157010 Left and Right: verso = John Palaeologus, recto = Equestrian Effigy of the Emperor, by Pisanello, c.1438; Top to Bottom: verso = Charles V, recto = The Great Coat of Arms of the Empire

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"Empereur: A Symbol of Power and Authority" The Tarot Card 4 - L'Empereur (The Emperor) represents strength, leadership, and control. It signifies a figure who commands respect and holds immense power. Just like the Quai de l'Empereur in Ostend, Belgium, this card reminds us of the grandeur associated with emperors throughout history. One such emperor was Rudolph II of Austria, depicted in the Coronation Crown detail. This exquisite piece showcases his regal presence during battle, adorned with gold, pearls, enamel, and a ruby. The crown symbolizes the authority bestowed upon an emperor. Charlemagne is another iconic figure associated with emperors. In an illustration from 1895 titled "Charlemagne with a student inventing the school, " we see his influence on education and knowledge as he lays the foundation for learning. History also remembers Charlemagne's triumphs on the battlefield. During the Siege of Pavia in 773-774, Ogger exclaims "The Iron Man. Here is Charlemagne. " This illustration captures his military prowess and strategic brilliance. Napoleon I's exile on Saint Helena serves as a reminder that even mighty emperors can face downfall. Depicted in an illustration from 1896, it portrays Napoleon's isolation after losing his empire but still showcasing his indomitable spirit. Emperor Octavian experienced moments of glory too when female slaves were presented to him as depicted in an oil painting from 1883. It highlights both luxury and dominance that often accompanied imperial rule. Lastly, we have "The Inaugural Sacrificial Procession" relief frieze dating back to 13-9 BC which depicts ancient Roman rituals surrounding imperial ascension—a testament to how far back this concept extends through time. From Tarot cards to historical events captured through art or illustrations like Ms Hunter 364 f.