Fortuna Collection

FORTUNA
Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, carrying a cornucopia full of goodies

Fortuna by Ernest Board
Painting depicting a blindfolded woman playing a fateful game of cards. Date: 1911

Illustration to the book Ship of Fools by Sebastian Brant, 1497. Creator: Anonymous
Illustration to the book " Ship of Fools" by Sebastian Brant, 1497. Private Collection

Fortuna with a purse, 1637. Creator: Reni, Guido (1575-1642)
Fortuna with a purse, 1637. Found in the Collection of Musei Vaticani in Viale Vaticano, Rome

Fortune. Found in the Collection of Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

Fortune (1520-1525), tapestry of the series of Honours of the Royal Palace of the Granja de San Ildefonso - AELST III
CUL4938362 Fortune (1520-1525), tapestry of the series of Honours of the Royal Palace of the Granja de San Ildefonso - AELST III, Pieter van (c.1495-1555). Fortune. 16th v. Spain. CASTILE AND LEON

Dia de loteria y expresiones de jugadores en los dias de ella... (Lottery Day. Expressions of players in the days...)
CUL4877347 Dia de loteria y expresiones de jugadores en los dias de ella... (Lottery Day. Expressions of players in the days...). Engraving. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid

Fortuna Comes, 1869-1925. Creator: Antoon Derkinderen
Fortuna Comes, 1869-1925. Design for stained glass in the house of S. de Swart and EM. Van Kerckhoff in Laren

Fortuna Redux, 1869-1925. Creator: Antoon Derkinderen
Fortuna Redux, 1869-1925. Design for stained glass in the house of S. de Swart and EM. Van Kerckhoff in Laren

The Goddess Fortuna Bestowing her Gifts, c.1645. Creator: Simon Flocquet
The Goddess Fortuna Bestowing her Gifts, c.1645

Fortuna. Creator: Unknown
Fortuna, unknown date

Allegory of Fortune, 1615-1620. Creator: Francken, Frans, the Younger (1581-1642)
Allegory of Fortune, 1615-1620. Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

La Fortune passe, 1895. Creator: Maignan, Albert Pierre-René (1845-1908)
La Fortune passe, 1895. Found in the collection of the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Reims

Wheel Of Fortune. Tarot card. Found in the Collection of Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan

La Roue de Fortune (Wheel of Fortune), Tarot card, Early 18th cen
La Roue de Fortune (Wheel of Fortune). Tarot card, Early 18th cen.. Private Collection

The Wheel of Fortune (Rota Fortunae) from Carmina Burana, ca 1230. Artist: Anonymous
The Wheel of Fortune (Rota Fortunae) from Carmina Burana, ca 1230. Found in the collection of the Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, Munich

The goddess Fortuna, late 16th-early 17th century, (1943). Creator: Alessandro Allori
The goddess Fortuna, late 16th-early 17th century, (1943). Fortuna, the personification of luck in Roman mythology, riding the Rota Fortunae (wheel of fortune)

The Wheel of Fortune (from an manuscript of Troy Book by John Lydgate), Mid of the 15th century. Artist: Anonymous
The Wheel of Fortune (from an manuscript of Troy Book by John Lydgate), Mid of the 15th century. Found in the collection of John Rylands University Library

Tyche, Goddess of Fortune
Statue of Tyche, Goddess of Fortune. Roman, after a Greek original of late 4th or early 3rd century BC. In Ancient Greece

Temple of Fortuna, Pompeii, Italy, Victorian period

The Temple Of Fortuna Virilis, Rome, 1818
An architectural pencil drawing of the Temple of Fortuna Virilis (Temple of Portunus), in Rome, Italy, during 1818. Date: 1818

The Great Fortune
A copperplate engraving depicting Nemesis, the Greek goddess of divine retribution, her identity has been combined with Fortuna, the Roman goddess of victory and fortune. Date: circa 1502

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Costa cruise line, Costa Fortuna cruiseship anchored near Dubrovnik, Dalmation Coast, Adriatic Sea, Croatia, Southeastern Europe. Date: 12/07/2006

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Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) in the Danube Delta taking off for flight by running on the water'. Europe, Romania Date: 29/11/2008

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Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) in the Danube Delta. Europe, Romania Date: 29/11/2008

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Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) in the Danube Delta. Europe, Romania Date: 29/11/2008

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Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) in the Danube Delta taking off for flight by running on the water'. Europe, Romania Date: 29/11/2008

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Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) in the Danube Delta. Europe, Romania Date: 29/11/2008

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Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) in the Danube Delta. Europe, Romania Date: 29/11/2008

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Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) in the Danube Delta. A Pelican was entangled in a fishing net. A ranger rescues the bird and set it free

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Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) in the Danube Delta. Group of Pelicans is swimming on the water of a lake or channel. Europe, Romania Date: 29/11/2008

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Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) in the Danube Delta. A Pelican was entangled in a fishing net. A ranger rescues the bird and set it free

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Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) in the Danube Delta. A Pelican was entangled in a fishing net. A ranger rescues the bird and set it free

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Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) in the Danube Delta. Communal fishing of a group of Pelicans. In the Danube Delta sometimes more than 100 pelicans gather to drive

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Antarctica, South Georgia Island (UK), King Penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) on beach scattered with small icebergs from nearby tidewater glacier along Fortuna Bay Date: 19/02/2005

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Antarctica, South Georgia Island (UK), Close-up of King Penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) and snow flakes by glacier along Fortuna Bay Date: 19/02/2005

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South Georgia, Fortuna Bay. Group of King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) walking on beach covered by fresh snow. Date: 11/09/2007

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South Georgia, Fortuna Bay. Couple of Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga leonina) pups sparring. Date: 11/09/2007

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South Georgia, Fortuna Bay. Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga leonina) resting in grass Date: 11/09/2007

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South Georgia, Fortuna Bay. Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga leonina) pup portrait Date: 11/09/2007

The astrological sign of Gemini, Chamber of the Zodiac (Camera dello Zodiaco), detail of 2384722, 1515
2384723 The astrological sign of Gemini, Chamber of the Zodiac (Camera dello Zodiaco), detail of 2384722, 1515 by Falconetto, Giovanni Maria (1468-1535); Palazzo d Arco, Mantua

The astrological sign of Gemini with the Argonauts, goddess Fortuna, Leda and the swan
2384722 The astrological sign of Gemini with the Argonauts, goddess Fortuna, Leda and the swan, Chamber of the Zodiac (Camera dello Zodiaco), 1515 by Falconetto

Aureus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Vespasian, 75-79, issued by Vespasian. Creator: Unknown
Aureus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Vespasian, 75-79, issued by Vespasian. Reverse: Fortuna holding rudder and cornucopia. Minted in Rome

The Entrance Hall, "Fortuna"(b / w photo)
5988544 The Entrance Hall, " Fortuna" (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Entrance Hall)

"Fortuna, "Bendigo, the residence of Mrs George Lansell (b / w photo)
5988541 " Fortuna, " Bendigo, the residence of Mrs George Lansell (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Fortuna, " Bendigo)

Assorted Victorian Christmas scenes (colour litho)
730613 Assorted Victorian Christmas scenes (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Assorted Victorian Christmas scenes. Illustrations initialled by W R)

Fortuna (Statue in the Vatican) (engraving)
662869 Fortuna (Statue in the Vatican) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fortuna (Statue in the Vatican)

Wall paintings of decorated columns from Pompeii
Trompe l oeil wall paintings of columns with ivy and masks from the House of the Grand Duke, Strada della Fortuna, Pompeii, excavated 1838

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"Fortuna: The Ever-changing Mistress of Fate" Fortuna, the enigmatic embodiment of luck and destiny, has captivated artists and thinkers throughout history. From Ernest Board's evocative masterpiece "Fortuna" to Sebastian Brant's iconic illustration in "Ship of Fools, " her presence is felt across time. Guido Reni immortalized Fortuna with a purse in 1637, symbolizing her power over wealth and prosperity. This depiction reminds us that fortune can be fickle, bestowing riches upon some while leaving others empty-handed. In Pompeii, the Temple Augusta stands as a testament to the Romans' reverence for this goddess. Its ruins offer a glimpse into an ancient world where people sought her favor through prayers and offerings. The Wheel of Fortune, depicted in a 15th-century French miniature, serves as a reminder that life's circumstances are ever-turning. Just as one rises to great heights, they may quickly find themselves at the mercy of fate once again. Venturing further into Pompeii reveals another temple dedicated to Fortuna during the Victorian period. It speaks volumes about how she transcended time and continued to inspire awe even centuries after its construction. Rome boasts yet another tribute - The Temple Virilis - showcasing her enduring influence on society. Erected in 1818, it stands tall as a testament to human fascination with forces beyond our control. "The Great Fortune" remains elusive; we chase after it relentlessly but seldom grasp its full potential. Yet within this pursuit lies hope – hope that our destinies might align favorably under Fortuna's watchful gaze. Lastly, we encounter the Wheel Of Fortune Tarot card – an emblematic representation reminding us that life is filled with both ups and downs. Through each twist and turn on this cosmic wheel, we navigate our own unique journey guided by chance or choice. Fortune favors those who dare to dream, who embrace the uncertainty of life.