Renounced Collection

Wedding of Dom Miguel and Miss Anita Stewart
Dom (Prince) Miguel of Braganza (1878-1923), Duke de Viseu, eldest son of Duke Miguel, grandson of a former King of Portugal, with his American bride

Scene from the opera, Madame Butterfly, by Giacomo Puccini: Cio Cio Sans uncle, the Bonze, interrupts her marriage ceremony to Lieutenant Colonel F. B

The Rebel Queen, by Walter Besant (litho)
1603902 The Rebel Queen, by Walter Besant (litho) by Birkenruth, Adolphe (b.1863); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rebel Queen, by Walter Besant)

Serbian Crown Prince Alexander (1888-1934) photographed upon a arrival to London in 1916. The Prince was the second son of King Peter I whose elder brother Prince George renounced his claim to

Abdication of King Edward VIII in 1936
King Edward VIII of Britain (1894 - 1972), who resigned from 20 January to 11 December 1936, when he abdicated. " King Edward VIII

The Templars
At the initiation of each Templar, the Christ, on a crucifix, is renounced. Those attending are obliged to spit and trample on him. 1890s

Penitent Magdalen ca 1640 Oil canvas 52 1 / 2 x 40 1 / 4
Artokoloro

Traviata - Liebig - 3
Act two, scene eight : Alfredos father, Georgio Germont, tries in vain to console him for the loss of Violetta who has nobly renounced him

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Amidst the grandeur of a bygone era, these captivating moments in history intertwine: Dom Miguel's wedding to Miss Anita Stewart echoes the passionate tale of Madame Butterfly in Puccini's opera. The People of Benin bid farewell to their Heathen Gods, surrendering them to Bishop Crowther in an albumen print, mirroring the surrender of traditions in the face of change. The Rebel Queen from Walter Besant's novel defies convention, much like Serbian Crown Prince Alexander, who arrived in London in 1916, challenging the status quo. The Abdication of King Edward VIII in 1936 brought about unexpected transformations, much like the penitent Magdalen in the 1640 oil canvas, seeking forgiveness and redemption. The enchanting world of opera, historical events, and art continue to captivate us, reminding us of the enduring power of human emotion and the passage of time.