Sages Collection

Three sages of T'ai Chi surrounded by symbols of long life and immortality (tree, deer)
534244 Three sages of T'ai Chi surrounded by symbols of long life and immortality (tree, deer, peach) In centre is Yin-Yan symbol

Sketch for the Hôtel de Ville in Paris : The Sages, c.1897. Creator: Victor Emile Prouve
Sketch for the Hotel de Ville in Paris : The Sages, c.1897. (Esquisse pour l'Hotel de Ville de Paris : Les Sages)

Inro Case Depicting the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove, 18th century. Creator: Chikanao
Inro Case Depicting the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove, 18th century. Lacquered container depicting sages wearing Chinese robes, grouped around a long scroll

Confucius and Buddha Cradling a Qilin, Ming dynasty, 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Confucius and Buddha Cradling a Qilin, Ming dynasty, 15th century. Formerly attributed to Wu Daozi

Landscape with Daoist immortals in the mountains, Ming or Qing dynasty, 17th century. Copy after Qiu Ying. Formerly attributed to Wang Zhenpeng

Taoist Immortals, c. 1647 (ink, colours & gold on paper)
711110 Taoist Immortals, c.1647 (ink, colours & gold on paper) by Sansetsu, Kano (1589-1651); 166.37x115.57 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Pythagoras (c. 570-480 BC) (in the middle) teaching 8 other physicians including Galen (c
CHT231128 Pythagoras (c.570-480 BC) (in the middle) teaching 8 other physicians including Galen (c.131-201) (bottom left) and Andromachus (bottom right)

A Sage of the Pushtimarg Sect and Shri Nathji, c. 1850 (opaque pigments & gold on paper)
3557437 A Sage of the Pushtimarg Sect and Shri Nathji, c.1850 (opaque pigments & gold on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); 30 x 22.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Nathdwara, Rajasthan)

Five old men play a game of boules or bowls, circa 1800. Copied from Martinets Caricatures Parisiennes. Handcoloured lithograph from Henry Rene Allemagnes Sports and Games of Skill

Two of those sages... like pedlars among us (expressing themselves with things they
3514749 Two of those sages... like pedlars among us (expressing themselves with things they carry around) from Part III: A Voyage to Laputa, Balnibarbi, Luggnagg, Glubbdubdrib

The Celestial Nymph Pleads with the Sage, c. 1600 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874498 The Celestial Nymph Pleads with the Sage, c.1600 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 21.91 x9.84 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: Rambha)

Taoist Immortals, c. 1647 (ink, colours & gold on paper)
711108 Taoist Immortals, c.1647 (ink, colours & gold on paper) by Sansetsu, Kano (1589-1651); 166.37x115.57 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Taoist Immortals, c. 1647 (ink, colours & gold on paper)
711111 Taoist Immortals, c.1647 (ink, colours & gold on paper) by Sansetsu, Kano (1589-1651); 166.37x115.57 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Taoist Immortals, c. 1647 (ink, colours & gold on paper)
711109 Taoist Immortals, c.1647 (ink, colours & gold on paper) by Sansetsu, Kano (1589-1651); 166.37x115.57 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Two sages in discussion in a landscape, c. 1785 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874028 Two sages in discussion in a landscape, c.1785 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 21 x28.8 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Alexander questions the philosopher, physician and the goblet, c
874301 Alexander questions the philosopher, physician and the goblet, c.1610 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 23 x13.1 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

The Sage, decor and costume design for Stravinskys ballet
5642794 The Sage, decor and costume design for Stravinskys ballet Le Sacre du Printemps, 1944 (tempera on cardboard) by Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947); 30.4A--45.5 cm; Nicholas Roerich Museum

One Holy Man Comes Visiting Another, 1700-25 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874428 One Holy Man Comes Visiting Another, 1700-25 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 19.21 x9.68 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

A sage reads to a king under the royal lamp, c. 1425-1450 (opaque w / c on paper)
874191 A sage reads to a king under the royal lamp, c.1425-1450 (opaque w/c on paper) by Indian School, (15th century); 27.9 x21.6 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

The Rock Bridge at Mount Tiantai, 1178. Creator: Zhou Jichang
The Rock Bridge at Mount Tiantai, 1178

Three Great Wise Men of the Han Dynasty, 19th century. Creator: Gakutei
Three Great Wise Men of the Han Dynasty, 19th century

Alexander and the Circle of Seven Sages, Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, 15th century

East Hertfordshire CM22 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of East Hertfordshire CM22 6

American bison grazing on the grasses on the open range, Yellowstone National Park, USA
Herd of American bison (Bison bison) grazing on the sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata) on the open range in Yellowstone National Park; United States of America

Bull elk standing in a field of sagebrush, YNP, USA
Portrait of a bull elk (Cervus canadensis) standing in a field of sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata); Yellowstone National Park, United States of America

Brown bear walking along a sagebrush meadow, Yellowstone National Park, USA
Portrait of a brown bear (Ursus arctos) walking along a sagebrush meadow; Yellowstone National Park, United States of America

Pronghorn antelope in a snowy field of sagebrush, USA
Pronghorn antelope (Antilocapra americana) standing in a snowy field of sagebrush (Artemisia tridentat) in the winter; United States of America

American bison grazing on the grasses on the open range, YNP, Wyoming, USA
Herd of American bison (Bison bison) grazing on the grasses on the open range in Yellowstone National Park; Wyoming, United States of America

American bison grazing at Swan Lake Flats in Fall, Electric Peak in background, YNP, Wyoming, USA
Bull bison (Bison bison) grazing on the open range below Electric Peak on Swan Lake Flat in the fall; Yellowstone National Park, United States of America

Pittacus Of Mytilene Born Circa. 640 Bc Died 568 Bc. Greek Philosopher. One Of The Seven Sages Of Greece And Mytilenaean General. From The Book Crabbes Historical Dictionary Published 1825

Thales Of Miletus Born Circa 624 Bc Died Circa 546 Bc. Pre-Socratic Greek Philosopher From Miletus. One Of The Seven Sages Of Greece. From The Book Crabbes Historical Dictionary Published 1825

Socrates on The Mount Of Knowledge
Detail from the mosaic panel (1505-6) designed by Bernadino di Betto (Pinturicchio) and set in the floor of the Duomo of Siena

Two Rishis - India
Two Rishis. In the Vedas (the oldest scriptures of Hinduism) the term Rishi denotes an inspired poet of Ṛ igvedic hymns, who alone or with others invokes the deities with poetry

Baths of the Seven Sages. Ostia Antica
Ostia Antica. Baths of the Seven Sages. 2nd century AD. Round hall. Detail. Near Rome. Italy

CLEOBULUS One of the Seven Sages of Greece, famous for the beautiful shape of his body. He wrote some verses, and was presumably pretty bright. Date: 694 - 564 BCE

Drawings Prints, Print, Alors, vous, etes, sages, Artist, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Drawings and Prints, Print, Alors vous etes sages, Artist, after, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, French, Albi 1864-1901 Saint-Andre-du-Bois, Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de, French, 1864, 1901, 1897, 1897

Title print for print series The Seven Sages of Greece, Jacob de Gheyn III, 1616

Chikurin no kabe no mae no shichikenjin, Seven people before a bamboo fence. Kubo, Shunman, 1757-1820, artist, [180-], 1 print : woodcut, color; 20.2 x 27.3 cm

[Yatsushi chikurin no shichikenjin sono yon?], Parody of the seven sages of the bamboo grove. Kubo, Shunman, 1757-1820, artist, [between 1804 and 1810], 1 print : woodcut, color; 21.2 x 28.1 cm

Nodding Sage (Salvia nutans) flowering, growing in old grassland, Transylvania, Romania, June

Iranian Sage (Salvia staminea) flowering, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Wood Sage (Teucrium scorodonia) close-up of flowers, Dorset, England, July

Socrates and Sapientia
socrates, sapientia, philosopher, siena, allegory, wisdom, fortune, knowledge, hill, mount, pinturicchio, betto, sages, wise men, renaissance, iconography, crates, magus, goddess, mosaic, c0147792

Parody of the seven sages of the bamboo grove. Print shows seven women portraying the seven sages of the bamboo grove; some with musical instruments (koto and shamisen), one with a scroll

Green Sage (Salvia officinalis) frost covered leaves, in pot on garden table, Suffolk, England, november

Pittacus of Mytilene, Greek general
Pittacus (c.640BCE - 568BCE), Greek general and one of the Seven Sages of Greece. Pittacus lived in the city state of Mytilene

Periander, Greek tyrant
Periander (7th century BCE - 585 BCE), Greek tyrant and one of the Seven Sages of Greece. Periander ruled in the city of Corinth

Chilon, Spartan philosopher
Chilon (fl. 6th century BCE), Spartan philosopher and one of the Seven Sages of Greece. Chilon was one of the elected governors, or ephors, of Sparta who advised the king

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In the realm of ancient wisdom and profound knowledge, they have long held a revered place, and are the embodiment of enlightenment, guiding humanity through their deep insights and spiritual teachings. One such depiction is found in an 18th-century intro case showcasing the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove. Created by Chikanao, this masterpiece captures the essence of these wise men who sought solace in nature's embrace. Moving forward to the Ming dynasty, we encounter Confucius and Buddha cradling a Qilin in a piece whose creator remains unknown. This artwork symbolizes the harmonious coexistence between different philosophical traditions, blending Confucianism with Buddhism. The mountains come alive with Daoist immortals in another masterpiece from either Ming or Qing dynasty during the 17th century. These ethereal beings embody Taoist principles as they traverse mystical landscapes seeking eternal life and spiritual transcendence. Taoist immortals continue to captivate our imagination in yet another work from c. 1647, where ink, colors, and gold on paper bring them to life once more. Their serene presence reminds us of their pursuit of inner harmony and connection with nature's rhythms. Even outside Eastern philosophies, they have left their mark throughout history. Pythagoras takes center stage teaching eight other physicians including Galen—an image that highlights how wisdom transcends borders and disciplines. Delving into Indian artistry, we find a sage from the Pushtimarg Sect alongside Shri Nathji depicted around 1850 using opaque pigments and gold on paper. This portrayal showcases devotion intertwined with sagely wisdom within Hindu traditions. But not all depictions show sages engaged solely in serious pursuits; some reveal their lighter side as well. In a charming scene circa 1800, five old men engage in a game of boules or bowls—a reminder that even those enlightened can find joy amidst simplicity.