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Wisdom Collection

Background imageWisdom Collection: The visit of the Queen of Sheba to King Solomon

The visit of the Queen of Sheba to King Solomon, 1890. Found in the collection of the Art Gallery of New South Wales

Background imageWisdom Collection: Parable Of The Wise And Foolish Virgins, 1899. Creator: William John Wainwright

Parable Of The Wise And Foolish Virgins, 1899. Creator: William John Wainwright
Parable Of The Wise And Foolish Virgins, 1899

Background imageWisdom Collection: The Queen of Sheba before the Temple of King Solomon in Jerusalem

The Queen of Sheba before the Temple of King Solomon in Jerusalem, ca 1630-1634. Private Collection

Background imageWisdom Collection: The Wise Virgins Resting Whilst Awaiting the Arrival of The Husband, ca. 1635

The Wise Virgins Resting Whilst Awaiting the Arrival of The Husband, ca. 1635

Background imageWisdom Collection: Winter (From the series The Four Seasons)

Winter (From the series The Four Seasons), c. 1644. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Background imageWisdom Collection: The Judgement of Solomon, c. 1617. Artist: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)

The Judgement of Solomon, c. 1617. Artist: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
The Judgement of Solomon, c. 1617. Found in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Background imageWisdom Collection: The Tribute Money, probably last half of 17th century. Creator: Unknown

The Tribute Money, probably last half of 17th century. Creator: Unknown
The Tribute Money, probably last half of 17th century.

Background imageWisdom Collection: Study Head (Old Woman), 1880-1887. Creator: John Ottis Adams

Study Head (Old Woman), 1880-1887. Creator: John Ottis Adams
Study Head (Old Woman), 1880-1887.

Background imageWisdom Collection: The Judgement of Solomon, 1547. Creator: Frans Floris

The Judgement of Solomon, 1547. Creator: Frans Floris
The Judgement of Solomon, 1547.

Background imageWisdom Collection: Peasant woman from Brittany, c1886. Creator: Hans Christian Koefoed

Peasant woman from Brittany, c1886. Creator: Hans Christian Koefoed
Peasant woman from Brittany, c1886.

Background imageWisdom Collection: Minerva, 1630. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn

Minerva, 1630. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Minerva, 1630.

Background imageWisdom Collection: Woman with Blue Shawl, 1881. Creator: James Ensor

Woman with Blue Shawl, 1881. Creator: James Ensor
Woman with Blue Shawl, 1881

Background imageWisdom Collection: Proverbs, c1580-1630. Creator: Pieter Brueghel the Younger

Proverbs, c1580-1630. Creator: Pieter Brueghel the Younger
Proverbs, c1580-1630

Background imageWisdom Collection: If the Blind Lead the Blind, Both Shall Fall into the Ditch

If the Blind Lead the Blind, Both Shall Fall into the Ditch, c1590s

Background imageWisdom Collection: It is too Late to Fill in the Well After the Calf has Drowned

It is too Late to Fill in the Well After the Calf has Drowned, c1590s

Background imageWisdom Collection: Who Knows why Geese Walk Barefoot?, c1590s. Creator: Pieter Brueghel the Younger

Who Knows why Geese Walk Barefoot?, c1590s. Creator: Pieter Brueghel the Younger
Who Knows why Geese Walk Barefoot?, c1590s

Background imageWisdom Collection: Tommy Wisdom, winner of the Grand Turismo Class of the Mille Miglia, 1951

Tommy Wisdom, winner of the Grand Turismo Class of the Mille Miglia, 1951. Wisdom was a motoring journalist and competition driver. He won a Glacier Cup in the Alpine Rally of 1936

Background imageWisdom Collection: Border with the Queen of Sheba before King Solomon, about 1525-1530. Creator: Simon Bening

Border with the Queen of Sheba before King Solomon, about 1525-1530. Creator: Simon Bening
Border with the Queen of Sheba before King Solomon; Prayer Book of Cardinal Albrecht of Brandenburg, about 1525-1530

Background imageWisdom Collection: Initial U: Bust Portrait of Jeremias de Montagnone

Initial U: Bust Portrait of Jeremias de Montagnone; Compendium moralium notabilium, early 15th century

Background imageWisdom Collection: Jonicus, the First Astronomer; Weltchronik, about 1400-1410. Creator: Unknown

Jonicus, the First Astronomer; Weltchronik, about 1400-1410. Creator: Unknown
Jonicus, the First Astronomer; Weltchronik, about 1400-1410

Background imageWisdom Collection: Abimelech Gathering Support: Jotham's Comparison: The Trees Choosing a King

Abimelech Gathering Support: Jotham's Comparison: The Trees Choosing a King: Troops Laying Down under the Trees; Weltchronik, about 1400-1410

Background imageWisdom Collection: The Judgment of Solomon: The Building of Solomon's Temple; Weltchronik

The Judgment of Solomon: The Building of Solomon's Temple; Weltchronik, about 1400-1410

Background imageWisdom Collection: The Crucifixion with the Seven Wise and Seven Foolish Virgins, 1469. Creator: Unknown

The Crucifixion with the Seven Wise and Seven Foolish Virgins, 1469. Creator: Unknown
The Crucifixion with the Seven Wise and Seven Foolish Virgins, 1469. Illustration from "Barlaam und Josaphat", a romance in verse, by Rudolf von Ems

Background imageWisdom Collection: Old woman and boy with candles, c. 1616-1617. Creator: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)

Old woman and boy with candles, c. 1616-1617. Creator: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
Old woman and boy with candles, c. 1616-1617. Found in the collection of The Mauritshuis, The Hague

Background imageWisdom Collection: Chang Tao-Ling, 1922. Creator: Unknown

Chang Tao-Ling, 1922. Creator: Unknown
Chang Tao-Ling, 1922

Background imageWisdom Collection: Solomon Teaching Rehoboam; The Judgment of Solomon; Solomon Testing the Legitimacy

Solomon Teaching Rehoboam; The Judgment of Solomon; Solomon Testing the Legitimacy of Three Brothers, about 1360-1370

Background imageWisdom Collection: Cameo Gem with Minerva set into a Hollow Ring, 1st century A.D. Creator: Unknown

Cameo Gem with Minerva set into a Hollow Ring, 1st century A.D. Creator: Unknown
Cameo Gem with Minerva set into a Hollow Ring, 1st century A.D. Additional Info: A bust of Minerva (Greek: Athena) has been set into the bezel of this hollow gold ring

Background imageWisdom Collection: Engraved Gem, 1st century A.D. Creator: Unknown

Engraved Gem, 1st century A.D. Creator: Unknown
Engraved Gem, 1st century A.D. Additional Info: The Egyptian ibis-headed god Thoth standing right, holding a long staff in his left hand and an ankh in his right; groundline

Background imageWisdom Collection: Doctor, 1870s-1890s. Creator: Kusakabe Kimbei

Doctor, 1870s-1890s. Creator: Kusakabe Kimbei
Doctor, 1870s-1890s. Portrait of an old bearded man

Background imageWisdom Collection: Wisdom; Stammheim Missal, probably 1170s. Creator: Unknown

Wisdom; Stammheim Missal, probably 1170s. Creator: Unknown
Wisdom; Stammheim Missal, probably 1170s. Additional Info:Within the arc of heaven, the personification of Wisdom, flanked by David and Abraham, supports God the Creator

Background imageWisdom Collection: Moses and the Ark of the Covenant; Weltchronik, about 1400-1410. Creator: Unknown

Moses and the Ark of the Covenant; Weltchronik, about 1400-1410. Creator: Unknown
Moses and the Ark of the Covenant; Weltchronik, about 1400-1410. Additional Info:This miniature depicts three events from Exodus

Background imageWisdom Collection: A Christmas at the Pio Albergo Trivulzio, 1909. Creator: Morbelli, Angelo (1853-1919)

A Christmas at the Pio Albergo Trivulzio, 1909. Creator: Morbelli, Angelo (1853-1919)
A Christmas at the Pio Albergo Trivulzio, 1909. Found in the Collection of the Galleria Civica d'Arte Moderna, Torino

Background imageWisdom Collection: Portrait of an old man, 1896. Creator: Klimt, Gustav (1862-1918)

Portrait of an old man, 1896. Creator: Klimt, Gustav (1862-1918)
Portrait of an old man, 1896. Found in the Collection of the Leopold Museum, Vienna

Background imageWisdom Collection: The wise and the foolish virgins, 1600-1699. Creator: Pieter Lisaert

The wise and the foolish virgins, 1600-1699. Creator: Pieter Lisaert
The wise and the foolish virgins, 1600-1699

Background imageWisdom Collection: Portrait of a Lady shown in the guise of Minerva, c1700. Creator: Joseph Vivien

Portrait of a Lady shown in the guise of Minerva, c1700. Creator: Joseph Vivien
Portrait of a Lady shown in the guise of Minerva, c1700

Background imageWisdom Collection: Granny, 1907. Creator: Helene Schjerfbeck

Granny, 1907. Creator: Helene Schjerfbeck
Granny, 1907

Background imageWisdom Collection: Portrait of a seated old man, c1576. Creator: Moroni; Giovan Battista (1520/25-1578)

Portrait of a seated old man, c1576. Creator: Moroni; Giovan Battista (1520/25-1578)
Portrait of a seated old man, c1576. Found in the Collection of the Accademia Carrara, Bergamo

Background imageWisdom Collection: Towards the Evening, 1913. Creator: Simberg, Hugo (1873-1917)

Towards the Evening, 1913. Creator: Simberg, Hugo (1873-1917)
Towards the Evening, 1913. Found in the collection of Ateneum, Helsinki

Background imageWisdom Collection: Self-Portrait, 1659. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn

Self-Portrait, 1659. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Self-Portrait, 1659. Painted the year after his house and other possessions had been auctioned to satisfy his creditors

Background imageWisdom Collection: Bodhisattva Maitreya, Leaf from... (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript, early 12th century

Bodhisattva Maitreya, Leaf from... (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript, early 12th century
Bodhisattva Maitreya, Leaf from a dispersed Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript, early 12th century. Bodhisattva Maitreya, holding a lotus stem, bestowing protection

Background imageWisdom Collection: Vajrabhairava with His Consort Vajravetali, 18th century. Creator: Unknown

Vajrabhairava with His Consort Vajravetali, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Vajrabhairava with His Consort Vajravetali, 18th century

Background imageWisdom Collection: Yamantaka, Destroyer of the God of Death, early 18th century. Creator: Unknown

Yamantaka, Destroyer of the God of Death, early 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Yamantaka, Destroyer of the God of Death, early 18th century

Background imageWisdom Collection: Socrates, (c470-399 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Socrates, (c470-399 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Socrates, (c470-399 BC), 1830. Socrates (c470-399 BC) Athenian moral philosopher influential in Western ethical traditions of thought

Background imageWisdom Collection: Thucydides, (c460-400 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Thucydides, (c460-400 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Thucydides, (c460-400 BC), 1830. Thucydides (c460-400 BC) Athenian historian and general with a reputation for impartiality, evidence-gathering and analysis

Background imageWisdom Collection: Trager--liberal leader, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Trager--liberal leader, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Trager--liberal leader, between c1910 and c1915

Background imageWisdom Collection: Testimonial to the Rev. Edward Balston

Testimonial to the Rev. Edward Balston, D.D. late head-master of Eton College, 1868

Background imageWisdom Collection: Wisdom Supporting Liberty, c1889. Creator: Jules Dalou

Wisdom Supporting Liberty, c1889. Creator: Jules Dalou
Wisdom Supporting Liberty, c1889

Background imageWisdom Collection: The knowledge. From the episode 'The Knowledge of God and the Seven Cardinal Virtues'

The knowledge. From the episode "The Knowledge of God and the Seven Cardinal Virtues", c.1539. Private Collection

Background imageWisdom Collection: Justice. From the episode 'The Knowledge of God and the Seven Cardinal Virtues'

Justice. From the episode "The Knowledge of God and the Seven Cardinal Virtues", c.1539. Private Collection

Background imageWisdom Collection: The tired of life. study, 1887. Creator: Hodler, Ferdinand (1853-1918)

The tired of life. study, 1887. Creator: Hodler, Ferdinand (1853-1918)
The tired of life. study, 1887. Private Collection

Background imageWisdom Collection: Study of an Old Man, Second half of the 15th century

Study of an Old Man, Second half of the 15th century. Found in the Collection of the Istituto Centrale per la Grafica, Roma

Background imageWisdom Collection: Unknown man, c19th century. Creator: Edvard Perseus

Unknown man, c19th century. Creator: Edvard Perseus
Unknown man, c19th century

Background imageWisdom Collection: Minerva. Creator: Johan Sylvius

Minerva. Creator: Johan Sylvius
Minerva, Unknown date

Background imageWisdom Collection: Minerva seated on a cloud. Creator: Jacob de Wit

Minerva seated on a cloud. Creator: Jacob de Wit
Minerva seated on a cloud

Background imageWisdom Collection: King Charles XI's upbringing. Allegory, 1668. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl

King Charles XI's upbringing. Allegory, 1668. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
King Charles XI's upbringing. Allegory, 1668

Background imageWisdom Collection: Saint Catherine Confronting the Emperor, c1480. Creator: Unknown

Saint Catherine Confronting the Emperor, c1480. Creator: Unknown
Saint Catherine Confronting the Emperor, c1480. Catherine of Alexandria was one of the most popular saints in medieval western Europe

Background imageWisdom Collection: Seated Baboon, New Kingdom (1550-1070 B.C.). Creator: Unknown

Seated Baboon, New Kingdom (1550-1070 B.C.). Creator: Unknown
Seated Baboon, New Kingdom (1550-1070 B.C

Background imageWisdom Collection: Seated Statuette of the Goddess Neith, 711-323 B.C.. Creator: Unknown

Seated Statuette of the Goddess Neith, 711-323 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Seated Statuette of the Goddess Neith, 711-323 B.C

Background imageWisdom Collection: Part of an Altarpiece with Three Scenes from the Life of Saint Catherine

Part of an Altarpiece with Three Scenes from the Life of Saint Catherine, c1480. Catherine of Alexandria was one of the most popular saints in medieval western Europe

Background imageWisdom Collection: St Catherine Imploring Pope Gregory XI to Return from Avignon to Rome

St Catherine Imploring Pope Gregory XI to Return from Avignon to Rome, early-mid 18th century

Background imageWisdom Collection: Mars and Minerva, c17th century. Creator: Unknown

Mars and Minerva, c17th century. Creator: Unknown
Mars and Minerva, c17th century

Background imageWisdom Collection: Buddhist Deity Fudo, 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Buddhist Deity Fudo, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Buddhist Deity Fudo, 19th century

Background imageWisdom Collection: Standing Ptah Figurine, Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (probably between 380-100 BCE)

Standing Ptah Figurine, Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (probably between 380-100 BCE)

Background imageWisdom Collection: The Buddhist Goddess Victorious Wisdom Tara (Jina-Prajna Tara)

The Buddhist Goddess Victorious Wisdom Tara (Jina-Prajna Tara), c.15th century

Background imageWisdom Collection: Old woman with child and chafing dish, 1734. Creator: Jacob de Wit

Old woman with child and chafing dish, 1734. Creator: Jacob de Wit
Old woman with child and chafing dish, 1734

Background imageWisdom Collection: Reclining Goat, 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Reclining Goat, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Reclining Goat, 19th century

Background imageWisdom Collection: Buddhist Jewel of Wisdom Carved with Mountain Pavilions

Buddhist Jewel of Wisdom Carved with Mountain Pavilions, Mid- to late 19th century

Background imageWisdom Collection: Goat Lying Down, 1645-1660. Creator: Jan Baptist Weenix

Goat Lying Down, 1645-1660. Creator: Jan Baptist Weenix
Goat Lying Down, 1645-1660

Background imageWisdom Collection: Saint Catherine Converting the Scholars, c1480. Creator: Unknown

Saint Catherine Converting the Scholars, c1480. Creator: Unknown
Saint Catherine Converting the Scholars, c1480. Catherine of Alexandria was one of the most popular saints in medieval western Europe

Background imageWisdom Collection: The Scholar at the Lectern (The Father of the Jewish Bride)

The Scholar at the Lectern (The Father of the Jewish Bride), 1641. Found in the Collection of the Royal Castle, Warsaw

Background imageWisdom Collection: Haliaetus vocifer (African fish eagle), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Haliaetus vocifer (African fish eagle), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Haliaetus vocifer (African fish eagle), 1777-1786

Background imageWisdom Collection: Terathopius ecaudatus (Batealeur), 1778. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Terathopius ecaudatus (Batealeur), 1778. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Terathopius ecaudatus (Batealeur), 1778. Bird study: Bateleur (Terathopius Ecaudatus?, Determination uncertain, perhaps Gordon has only seen the bird from a distance; some characteristics are missing)

Background imageWisdom Collection: Virtue and the temple of wisdom, 1752-1819. Creator: Juriaan Andriessen

Virtue and the temple of wisdom, 1752-1819. Creator: Juriaan Andriessen
Virtue and the temple of wisdom, 1752-1819. Two symbolic representations

Background imageWisdom Collection: Five wise virgins, unknown date. Creator: Anon

Five wise virgins, unknown date. Creator: Anon
Five wise virgins, unknown date

Background imageWisdom Collection: William III oversees the covenant between Wisdom and Peace

William III oversees the covenant between Wisdom and Peace, 1696

Background imageWisdom Collection: Head of a Helmeted Guineafowl, 1720-1792. Creator: Aert Schouman

Head of a Helmeted Guineafowl, 1720-1792. Creator: Aert Schouman
Head of a Helmeted Guineafowl, 1720-1792

Background imageWisdom Collection: Testimonial presented to Mr. C. A. Saunders, Great Western Railway, 1856. Creator: Unknown

Testimonial presented to Mr. C. A. Saunders, Great Western Railway, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Testimonial presented to Mr. C. A. Saunders, Great Western Railway, 1856. The testimonial, which had been got up so privately that Mr

Background imageWisdom Collection: Storm, Diana, Miss, portrait photograph, 1912 or 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Storm, Diana, Miss, portrait photograph, 1912 or 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Storm, Diana, Miss, portrait photograph, 1912 or 1913

Background imageWisdom Collection: McMahon, Helen, Miss, or Dorothy McMahon

McMahon, Helen, Miss, or Dorothy McMahon, portrait photograph, between 1913 and 1915

Background imageWisdom Collection: McMahon, Helen, Miss, or Dorothy McMahon

McMahon, Helen, Miss, or Dorothy McMahon, portrait photograph, between 1913 and 1915

Background imageWisdom Collection: Hooker, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916 May 18. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Hooker, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916 May 18. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Hooker, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916 May 18

Background imageWisdom Collection: An Allegory of the Wise and the Foolish Virgins, 1570. Creator: Hans Ewouts

An Allegory of the Wise and the Foolish Virgins, 1570. Creator: Hans Ewouts
An Allegory of the Wise and the Foolish Virgins, 1570. The Wise Virgins save the oil for their lamps, while the Foolish Virgins waste it

Background imageWisdom Collection: Mahamayuri, between 1644 and 1911. Creator: Unknown

Mahamayuri, between 1644 and 1911. Creator: Unknown
Mahamayuri, between 1644 and 1911

Background imageWisdom Collection: Mahamayuri, between 1644 and 1911. Creator: Unknown

Mahamayuri, between 1644 and 1911. Creator: Unknown
Mahamayuri, between 1644 and 1911



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