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Preside Collection

"Preside: Unveiling the Divine Order in Myriad Realms" In the depths of ancient Egypt, within the sacred pages of the Book of the Dead, lies a profound revelation

Background imagePreside Collection: Japanese depiction of the Great Judge of Hell - Yama

Japanese depiction of the Great Judge of Hell - Yama
The Great Judge of Hell. In East Asian and Buddhist mythology, Yama (sometimes known as the King of Hell, King Yan or Yanluo) is a dharmapala (wrathful god)

Background imagePreside Collection: BOOK OF THE DEAD/13

BOOK OF THE DEAD/13
The two pylons where the gods who preside over certain localities (23 shown here) reside

Background imagePreside Collection: Surgical Operation

Surgical Operation

Background imagePreside Collection: German Singing Contest

German Singing Contest
Landgraf Hermann von Thuringen and wife Sophia preside over a singing contest featuring such top-flight minnesingers as Wolfram von Eschenbach and Walther von der Vogelweide. Date: 13th century

Background imagePreside Collection: Jupiter Gods Preside Planets 1528 Etching sheet

Jupiter Gods Preside Planets 1528 Etching sheet
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Background imagePreside Collection: Venus Gods Preside Planets 1529 Etching sheet

Venus Gods Preside Planets 1529 Etching sheet
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Background imagePreside Collection: Mercury Gods Preside Planets 1528 Etching sheet

Mercury Gods Preside Planets 1528 Etching sheet
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Background imagePreside Collection: Mars Gods Preside Planet 1528 Etching sheet 3 1 / 4 x 1 15 / 16

Mars Gods Preside Planet 1528 Etching sheet 3 1 / 4 x 1 15 / 16
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Background imagePreside Collection: Sun Gods Preside Planets 1528 Etching sheet 3 3 / 8 x 1 15 / 16

Sun Gods Preside Planets 1528 Etching sheet 3 3 / 8 x 1 15 / 16
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Background imagePreside Collection: Saturn Gods Preside Planets 1525 Etching sheet

Saturn Gods Preside Planets 1525 Etching sheet
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Background imagePreside Collection: Boy with stick near cave, Jan Gerritsz. van Bronchorst, Aegidius Roman, 1637

Boy with stick near cave, Jan Gerritsz. van Bronchorst, Aegidius Roman, 1637

Background imagePreside Collection: Francia (1672)

Francia (1672). Luis XIV preside una reunin de gobierno en calidad de Canciller. Oil on canvas

Background imagePreside Collection: George VI 1945

George VI 1945
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth preside over the open air parliament at Tynwald, Isle of Man. It is the first time since 1399 that an English king has done this. Date: 5 July 1945

Background imagePreside Collection: Alice: trial, Knave / Hearts

Alice: trial, Knave / Hearts
The trial of the Knave of Hearts - the King & Queen preside Date: First published: 1865

Background imagePreside Collection: American Indians. Interview with the Great Father, Preside

American Indians. Interview with the Great Father, Preside
Presentation of Pawnees, Poncas and Pottowattamies to the President of the United States, at the White House, Washington

Background imagePreside Collection: Social / New Year 1897

Social / New Year 1897
Tsar Alexander III and the Tsarina preside at the Russian court on New Years Day

Background imagePreside Collection: Consular Court, Nigeria

Consular Court, Nigeria
British officials preside over the Consular Court at Lokoja, in present-day Nigeria

Background imagePreside Collection: Ptolemy Crowned by Gods

Ptolemy Crowned by Gods
The ruler Ptolemy I Soter - self-proclaimed king - is crowned by the Goddesses who preside over South Egypt and North, thus confirming his seizure of power

Background imagePreside Collection: Women in Parliament

Women in Parliament
This is the House that man built - but oh, what a wonderful change inside - the women as well as the men preside !


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"Preside: Unveiling the Divine Order in Myriad Realms" In the depths of ancient Egypt, within the sacred pages of the Book of the Dead, lies a profound revelation. The number 13 holds an enigmatic power, guiding souls through their journey into eternity. Across distant lands, a Japanese depiction emerges - that of Yama, the Great Judge of Hell. With unwavering authority, he presides over the fate of lost souls as they face their ultimate reckoning. But not all realms are bound by darkness and judgment. In a realm closer to our own, surgical operations unfold under careful guidance. Skilled hands preside over delicate procedures, weaving together threads of life and hope. Meanwhile, in Germany's vibrant cultural tapestry, voices rise in harmony at a singing contest where talent reigns supreme. Judges preside with discerning ears and hearts open to discover new stars who will captivate audiences with their melodic prowess. Beyond Earth's boundaries lie celestial wonders awaiting exploration. Jupiter gods preside over planets etched onto sheets from 1528 - each stroke capturing cosmic beauty and divine order. Venus gods follow suit on an etching sheet from 1529 while Mercury gods leave their mark on another sheet from that same year. Mars stands proud as its gods take charge on yet another etching sheet from 1528 - guardians overseeing its fiery terrain with unmatched might. And let us not forget the radiant Sun gods who preside over planets on an ethereal etching sheet measuring 3 3/8 x 1 15/16 inches. Saturn too has its turn to govern as its gods gracefully oversee planets upon an ancient etching sheet dating back to 1525 - a testament to time's enduring power and cosmic balance. Amidst these grand spectacles lies a tender scene captured by Jan Gerritsz van Bronchorst in Aegidius Roman's "Boy with stick near cave" from 1637.