Solemn Collection

Flag of the Scottish Covenanters
The Flag of the Scottish Covenanters. They were Presbyterians sworn to defend their religion, part of a Protestant effort to seize power in Scotland against the English

Deux meres ( Two Mothers ), 1888. Artist: Leon-Maxime Faivre
Deux meres ( Two Mothers ), 1888. From the Musee d Orsay, Paris

Empress Theodora. Basilica of Saint Vitale. Italy
Empress Theodora I (500-548) with a court of ladies. Mosaic. 6th century. Basilica of Saint Vitale. Ravenna. Italy

Queen Elizabeth II is crowned
The moment during the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II where the Archbishop of Canterbury places St Edwards crown on the Queens head. Date: 1953

Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, 1953
General view of the State Procession down the Nave led by H. M. The Queen, flanked by her Maids of Honour after the Coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey on June 2nd 1953. 1953

Procession for Christian festival of Rameaux, Axoum (Axum) (Aksum), Tigre region, Ethiopia, Africa

Portrait of Chairman Mao, Gate of Heavenly Peace (Tiananmen), Tiananmen Square, Beijing, China, Asia

A signed photograph of Sigmund Freud, c. 1921 (sepia photo)
985676 A signed photograph of Sigmund Freud, c.1921 (sepia photo) by Halberstadt, Max (1882-1940); 35.6x25.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Statue of Abraham Lincoln, Lincoln Memorial, Washington DC, USA

Alice and the Dodo -- the Dodo solemnly presented the thimble saying, " We beg your acceptance of this elegant thimble"

Concepts / Lovers 1913
How calm, how solemn, the atmosphere of lovers

Ancient carved heads of gods on summit of Mount Nemrut, Nemrut Dagi (Nemrut Dag), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Asia

The Jewel Box, (pencil and watercolour on paper)
823500 The Jewel Box, (pencil and watercolour on paper) by Simonetti, Ettore (19th century); 75.5x53.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jewel Box. Ettore Simonetti (1857-1909)

Naomi and Ruth, 1887 (oil on canvas)
1199590 Naomi and Ruth, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Morgan, Evelyn De (1855-1919); 94x59.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Pardon in Brittany, 1896 (oil on canvas)
2970287 Pardon in Brittany, 1896 (oil on canvas) by La Touche, Gaston de (1854-1913); 100.5x110.5 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Mr. and Mrs. Martin A

Virgin and Child, 16th century. From the Benaki Museum, Athens, Greece

Flower Seller; Vendedora de flores, c. 1934 (oil on canvas)
1769657 Flower Seller; Vendedora de flores, c.1934 (oil on canvas) by Ramos Martinez, Alfredo (1871-1946); 81.3x71.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Flower Seller; Vendedora de flores)

A Mediterranean Beauty, (oil on canvas)
1197464 A Mediterranean Beauty, (oil on canvas) by Bls, Eugen von (1843-1931); 57.8x44.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Austrian, out of copyright

God crown you with a crown of glory and righteousness. 1953. Elizabeth II (born 1926), Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms

The Last Post by C. E. Turner
Buglers sounding the Last Post at 9pm before the British monument to fallen soldiers at Ypres, the Menin Gate. Date: 1930

Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II by Bryan de Grineau
Spectacular illustration by ILN special artist, Bryan de Grineau, showing the supreme moment of the Coronation ceremony of Queen Elizabeth II in Westminster Abbey when the Archbishop of Canterbury

Cup of Chocolate; La Tasse du Chocolat, (oil on canvas)
658381 Cup of Chocolate; La Tasse du Chocolat, (oil on canvas) by Liotard, Jean-Etienne (1702-89) (after); 85.7x55.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cup of Chocolate; La Tasse du Chocolat)

Study of a Head for The Bower Meadow, 1872 (black chalk)
659777 Study of a Head for The Bower Meadow, 1872 (black chalk) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); 39.2x31.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Study of a Head for The Bower Meadow)

Saints Paraskeve, Gregory the Theologian, John Chrysostom and Basil the Great, early 15th century. From the Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia

Covenanting women: signing the anti-Home-rule pledge
Women take part in the demonstration by signing the anti-Home-rule declaration at Belfast. 1912

A couple take a break from fishing by a river
Illustration to Ellen Thorneycroft Fowlers Through Things Temporal captioned And then they went and fell in love with each other

Trans-Siberian Express, Siberia, russia

George Gilfillan / Cdv
GEORGE GILFILLAN Scottish writer

The photographer and the paper flower, 1920 or 1931. Creator: Mathilde Wigert-Osterlund
The photographer and the paper flower, 1920 or 1931. Portrait of photographer Nils Gunnar Sundgren, born in Valbo parish in 1901, died in 1970 in Uppsala

Walvia ("Medicine Root")-Taos, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Walvia ("Medicine Root")-Taos, c1905. Half-length portrait of young woman facing front wearing flowered shawl

Walvia ("Medicine Root")-Taos, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Walvia ("Medicine Root")-Taos, c1905. Head-and-shoulders portrait of young woman facing front with shawl on head

Qahatika maiden, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Qahatika maiden, c1907

Portrait of Golden Retriever puppy with paw on rim of basket full of gourds, Connecticut, USA

Pensive woman on an open field

Head of Victor Hugo (1802-85) (bronze)
NGW239412 Head of Victor Hugo (1802-85) (bronze) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); 32.4x20.2 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Neglected, c. 1880 (oil on canvas)
Ma225425 Neglected, c.1880 (oil on canvas) by Gregory, Edward John (1850-1909); 45.7x35.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

Study for A Parisian Cafe : Man Seated at a Cafe Table, Reading a Newspaper, c
1195575 Study for A Parisian Cafe : Man Seated at a Cafe Table, Reading a Newspaper, c. 1872-1875 (pencil on paper) by Repin

Head of Iris, 1890 (bronze)
XBP390713 Head of Iris, 1890 (bronze) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); 61x30x37.5 cm; Musee Rodin, Paris, France; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; French, out of copyright

The Queen, after her entry into the Abbey Church of Westminster, is seated in her Chair of Estate, 1953. Elizabeth II (born 1926), Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms

Philippe de Croy, Seigneur of Sempy, 1927. Artist: Rogier Van der Weyden
Philippe de Croy, Seigneur of Sempy, 1927. Found in the collection of the Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium

Seated Female Nude, 1658. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Seated Female Nude, 1658. From a private collection

The Holy Family with a Shepherd, c1510. Artist: Titian
The Holy Family with a Shepherd, c1510. From the National Gallery, London

Virgin and Child icon, 1664. Artist: Emmanuel Tzanes
Virgin and Child icon, 1664. From the Byzantine Museum, Athens, Greece

Painting, title unknown, mid 19th century. Artist: Jean Pierre Alexandre Antigna
Painting, title unknown, mid 19th century

Jupiter Beguiled by Juno, 18th / early 19th century. Artist: James Barry
Jupiter Beguiled by Juno, 18th/early 19th century. From the Sheffield Art Gallery, Sheffield

The Sacrifice of Isaac, 1635. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The Sacrifice of Isaac, 1635. God ordered Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac as a test of his faith (Genesis, XXII: 1-13)

People observe a minute of silence at the Trocadero in front the Eiffel Tower to pay tribute to the victims of the series of deadly attacks on Friday in Paris, France, November 16, 2015

General view of cemetery on Crkvicko hill in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina November 1, 2017. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

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In the presence of history's solemn moments, we find ourselves immersed in a tapestry of emotions and significance. The Flag of the Scottish Covenanters stands tall, symbolizing unwavering dedication to their cause. As Queen Elizabeth II is crowned amidst grandeur and tradition in 1953, her regal demeanor exudes a sense of solemnity that captivates all who witness it. Leon-Maxime Faivre's painting "Deux meres (Two Mothers)" evokes a profound sentiment as it portrays the bond between two mothers, reminding us of the solemn responsibility they carry. A sepia photograph captures Sigmund Freud's intense gaze, revealing his contemplative nature and highlighting the weightiness of his groundbreaking theories. The imposing Portrait of Chairman Mao at Tiananmen Square serves as an enduring reminder of his influential role in shaping China's history. Empress Theodora gazes serenely from within the Basilica of Saint Vitale, her image radiating grace and dignity. A procession for the Christian festival Rameaux in Axum transports us to a moment where faith intertwines with solemnity. The Statue of Abraham Lincoln stands resolute, embodying both strength and sorrow as he guides our nation through turbulent times. Alice encounters the Dodo bird with an air of curiosity mixed with reverence for this peculiar creature. In Concepts / Lovers 1913, love takes on a somber tone as passion meets melancholy in an embrace that transcends time. Amidst vibrant Mediterranean beauty captured on canvas lies an underlying sense of solitude that adds depth to its allure. Each hint invites us into its own world filled with gravity and introspection—a testament to how even fleeting moments can hold immense significance when viewed through eyes attuned to their solemnity.