Ceremonie Collection

Peru. Inca sun priest. Engraving by Labrousse in: Encyclopedie des voyages, by Jacques Grasset de Saint Sauveur, Paris
3434346 Peru. Inca sun priest. Engraving by Labrousse in: Encyclopedie des voyages, by Jacques Grasset de Saint Sauveur, Paris, 1810 (colour engraving); (add.info.: Perou. Coll. Part. Geography)

Literature. Don Quixote dubed knight. Illustration: Don Quixote, by Miguel de Cervantes (1605-1615), Munich (Germany)
3434405 Literature. Don Quixote dubed knight. Illustration: Don Quixote, by Miguel de Cervantes (1605-1615), Munich (Germany), 1880 (colour engraving); (add.info.: Litterature. Coll. Part)

Arisitide Briand hit by a far right league activist, 1910 (print)
2093185 Arisitide Briand hit by a far right league activist, 1910 (print); (add.info.: France. Illustration in: Le Petit Parisien, 12/1910. Coll. Part. History. France)

Young girl in Holland, 1909 (print)
2248483 Young girl in Holland, 1909 (print); (add.info.: Girl at Vespers time, wearing lace cap and leave pattern coat. Illustration by Hichcock for an article on the birth of Juliana)

Augustin, Archbishop of Canterbury, in ceremonial garb receiving a book from Abbot Elftnoth
FLO4702485 Augustin, Archbishop of Canterbury, in ceremonial garb receiving a book from Abbot Elftnoth. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Paul Weindl from Robert von Spalart's "

Tribe of the Timucua Indians, 1591 (engraving)
2435430 Tribe of the Timucua Indians, 1591 (engraving) by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); (add.info.: History. USA. Tribe of the Timucua indians : women sacrifying their babies)

Religion. Catholic Religion.Creation of the Compagnie du Saint Sacrement (Company of the Blessed Sacrament)
3434577 Religion. Catholic Religion.Creation of the Compagnie du Saint Sacrement (Company of the Blessed Sacrament). Poster, France, c.1630 (poster); (add.info.: Religion. Religion Catholique. Coll)

Joan of Arc knighted by the king of France, 1493 (engraving)
8822185 Joan of Arc knighted by the king of France, 1493 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joan of Arc knighted by the King of France - engraving based on the manuscript "Les vigiles)

Gloria In Excelis Deo. (Illustration, circa 1930)
5975438 Gloria In Excelis Deo. (Illustration, circa 1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Religion. Catholic religion. Gloria In Excelsis Deo, liturgical song dedicated to the Holy Trinity)

Wedding. The bride to be lookin at herself in the mirror, the bridegroom to be peeping behind the door
2093137 Wedding. The bride to be lookin at herself in the mirror, the bridegroom to be peeping behind the door.; Photo © CCI.

Hofburg Palace, Vienna, c.1900 (postcard)
2085849 Hofburg Palace, Vienna, c.1900 (postcard); (add.info.: Coll. Part. Geography. Austria. Ceremony of changing the guard in the Hofburg Palace, Vienna)

King Henry II of France in the costume of the Order of St. Michel. Henry II, King of France
FLO4571225 King Henry II of France in the costume of the Order of St. Michel. Henry II, King of France. Illustration drawn

Kiew, Le 9me centenaire de l introduction du Christianisme en Russie, La ceremonie religieuse a la cathedrale de
3623950 Kiew, Le 9me centenaire de l introduction du Christianisme en Russie, La ceremonie religieuse a la cathedrale de Sainte-Sophie, 27/15 juillet

The Eleusinian Mysteries, initiations for the cult of Demeter and Persephone based at Eleusis, Greece. The goddess Ceres sits on the Puteal on the Callirhoe well surrounded by dancing virgins

Depiction of a Roman Bacchanal or Bacchanalia
Depiction of a Roman Bacchanal from a sculpture on a labrum in the Pio Clementino Museum. Five Fauns with horns and tails and five Bacchantes in Spartan tunics dance. Baccanali

The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II was the ceremony in which the newly ascended monarch, Elizabeth II, was crowned Queen of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Ceylon

The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II was the ceremony in which the newly ascended monarch, Elizabeth II, was crowned Queen of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Ceylon

The Queens Coronation at Westminster Abbey 2nd June 1953

Mandarin chinois en habit de ceremonie Nouveaux memoires
Mandarin chinois en habit de ceremonie, Nouveaux memoires sur l etat present de la Chine, China, Edelinck, Gerard, 1640-1707, Le Comte, Louis, 1655-1728, Engraving, 1696

India-Ceremony-Lights
Indian government are seen lit up by lights after the Beating Retreat ceremony in New Delhi on January 29, 2016. The ceremony is a culmination of Republic Day celebrations

Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games 1948

Last lap of the Olympic torch, 1948 London Olympics
John Mark, a British athlete, runs the last lap around Wembley Arena with the Olympic torch during the Opening Ceremony of the 1948 London Olympic Games. Date: 29 July 1948

Toilettes de Ceremonie
Two women wearing fashionable outfits suitable for wearing to smart occasions

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"Ceremonies: A Tapestry of Tradition and Grandeur" From the opulent courts of King Henry II in France to the majestic cathedrals of Russia, ceremonies have long been a spectacle that captivates both participants and onlookers alike. These elaborate events, steeped in history and symbolism, serve as a testament to the power and significance attributed to various occasions. One such ceremony is depicted in Leopold Massard's illustration, where King Henry II adorns himself with the prestigious Order of St. Michel. The regal attire exemplifies the grandeur associated with royal ceremonies throughout history. Moving eastward, we witness a religious ceremony at Sainte-Sophie Cathedral during Kiew's 9th centenary celebration of Christianity's introduction to Russia. The engraving captures the solemnity and reverence present as people receive blessings amidst sacred surroundings. Delving into ancient rituals, we encounter the enigmatic Eleusinian Mysteries - secretive ceremonies held in Greece honoring Demeter and Persephone. Veiled in mystery, these rites were believed to grant initiates enlightenment about life's mysteries. Shifting gears from spiritual affairs to revelry, a Roman Bacchanal or Bacchanalia comes alive through vivid depictions. These wild celebrations dedicated to Bacchus overflowed with music, dance, and indulgence - an embodiment of uninhibited joyousness. Traveling further back in time through an engraved scene depicting funeral rites during reindeer times showcases how even our earliest ancestors recognized the importance of ceremonial farewells for their departed loved ones. Fast forward again to modern times; we witness Queen Elizabeth II's coronation at Westminster Abbey on June 2nd, 1953 - an event etched into history books forevermore. This momentous occasion symbolized continuity and tradition as a newly ascended monarch took her rightful place upon England's throne. The repetition emphasizes not only its significance but also the enduring allure of ceremonies.