Historic Political Ceremonies

Illustrations depicting significant historical ceremonies, including peace treaties and royal sacrifices, showcasing formal attire and large gatherings in grand settings.

Sworn in the peace of Munster, 1648, Simon Fokke, after Gerard ter Borch (II), after Jonas Suyderhoef, 1754 print Entering the Peace of Munster on May 15, 1648, in the Great Hall or Friedensal of the Town Hall in Munster. The delegates are around a table and lay the oath with raised hand. Amsterdam paper etching signing of peace treaty, concluding the peace Friedensal

American Revolution, First Continential Congress, Philadelphia, Sept. 5, to Oct. 26, 1774. Kneeling at a podium, Reverend Jacob Duché leads a prayer at the opening session of the 1st Continential Congress (BSLOC_2019_4_28)

The first prayer in Congress.. Prints. 1777 - 1890. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection. United States. Continental Congress, Prayer

=The Belgian King Leopold I offering to make the sacrifice of his crown in the Revolution of 1848

Christ's Hospital: the Great Hall during a ceremony. Engraving by J. G. Walker, 1822, after T. Stothard, 1799.

George Washington delivering his inaugural address to Congress, April 1789. The scene shows a few women in attendance. Mezzotint engraving after painting by H.S. Sadd, published in 1849 (BSLOC_2019_4_191)

Sworn in the peace of Munster, 1648, Simon Fokke, after Gerard ter Borch (II), after Jonas Suyderhoef, 1754 print Entering the Peace of Munster on May 15, 1648, in the Great Hall or Friedensal of the Town Hall in Munster. The delegates are around a table and lay the oath with raised hand. Amsterdam paper etching signing of peace treaty, concluding the peace Friedensal

The First Prayer in Congress/ September 1774 in Carpenters HallPhiladelphia. Artist: Harvey S. Sadd, American, born England, 1776-1840

Patrick Henry speaking before the Virginia House of Burgesses, May 30, 1765. After shocking the delegates by suggesting that previous tyrants had been assassinated, he spoke, 'If this be treason, make the most of it', in his speech during the Stamp Act crisis (BSLOC_2019_4_120)

Painting titled 'Exorcism Scene' by Juan Sánchez Cotán (1560-1627) a Spanish Baroque painter. Dated 17th Century

Ordination of the First American Foreign Missionaries at Salem, Massachusetts Artist Unknown

Patrick Henry addressing the Virginia Assembly.. Prints. 1880. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection. Henry, Patrick, 1736-1799 , Homes and haunts

Christ stands before Pontius Pilate on trial. The people demand the crucifixion of Christ. Pilate, feeling the pressure of the crowd and giving in to their demand, washes his hands of the matter., Christ before Pilate, print maker: Charles Howard Hodges, after: Robert Smirke, 1806, paper, h 522 mm × w 568 mm

Vintage photograph. Engraving based off of John Trumbull's painting "Declaration of Independence"

George Washington delivering his inaugural address to Congress, April 1789. Mezzotint engraving after painting by H.S. Sadd (BSLOC_2019_4_192)

THE BISHOPS OF THE FIVE DIOCESES OF THE UNITED CHURCH OF ENGLAND AND IRELAND IN CANADA, 1862

The swear of the Munster peace, 1648; Icon Exactissima, in terms of Ad Vivum Exprimitur Solennis Conve N Tus Legatorum Plenipotentario Hispaniarum Regis Philippi IV. Et Ordinum Generalium Faederati Belgii, Qui Pacem Perpetuam Paullo Ante Sancitam, Extraditis Utrinque Instrumentis, Iuramento Confirmarunt, Monasterii Westphaloru M in Domo Senatoria. Anno MDCXLVIII. Idibus Maii .. Eccepting the Munster peace on May 15, 1648, in the large room or ferse senal of the town hall in Munster. The delegates are around a table and lay the oath with raised hand. Large print to the painting by Gerard ter Borch de Jonge. Under the show the Latin caption in three rules.

THE EARL OF BEACONSFIELD: THE RETURN FROM THE BERLIN CONGRESS, 1878. 1. The Arrival at Charing Cross., UK

Signing the Declaration of Independence, 4th July 1776 - 1819. Author: JOHN TRUMBULL (1756-1843). Location: Capitolio. Washington.

Vsichni svati, Austrian politicians as saint, Auersperg, Glaser, Banhans, Stremayr, Pretis etc,

Karel V van Habsburg (German Emperor and King of Spain) at the tomb of Willem Beukelszoon in 1556. A monk points Charles V and his company in the Sint-Nicolaaskerk in Biervliet on the grave of Willem Beukelszoon, who would have invented the herringkaken.

Washington Addressing Constitutional Convention Junius Brutus Stearns (1810-1885 American)

Vintage Photograph. Patrick Henry delivering his celebrated speech in the House of Burgesses, Virginia in 1765 by A. Jones, engraving

Swearing the peace of Münster, 1648; Icon Exactissima, in terms of Ad Vivum Exprimitur Solennis Conve N Tus Legatorum Plenipotentario Hispaniarum Regis Philippi IV. Et Ordinum Generalium Faederati Belgii, Qui Pacem Perpetuam Paullo Ante Sancitam, Extraditis Utrinque Instrumentis, Iuramento Confirmarunt, Monasterii Westphaloru M in Domo Senatoria. Anno MDCXLVIII. Idibus Maii .. Eccepting the Munster peace on May 15, 1648, in the large room or ferse senal of the town hall in Munster. The delegates are around a table and lay the oath with raised hand. Print to the painting by Gerard ter Borch de Jonge. Under the show the Latin caption in 3 rules.

Heroic Action of the Archbishop of Paris (June 25, 1848). (IT)

The Empress Regent Eugenie Presiding at a Council of Minister,

The swearing of the Peace of Munster, 1648, Simon Fokke, After Jonas Suyderhoef, 1754 drawing Entering the Peace of Munster on May 15, 1648, in the Great Hall or Friedensal of the Town Hall in Munster. The delegates are around a table and lay the oath with raised hand. Design for a print. Northern Netherlands paper. ink pen / brush signing of peace treaty, concluding the peace Friedensal

The Last Heraldic Court, College of Arms or Heralds' College, the heraldic authority of England, London, 19th century

George Washington taking the Oath of President of the United States on March 4, 1789. The Oath was administered by Robert Livingston, Chancellor of the Highest Court in New York. Vice President John Adams stands at right (BSLOC_2019_4_194)

A meeting of Carbonari, the Italian nationalist secret society

Emancipation Proclamation. Published and sold by Martin & Judson, c1864. Print shows at centre the text of the Emancipation Proclamation with vignettes surrounding it; on the left are scenes related to slavery and on the right are scenes showing the benefits attained through freedom; also shows Justice and Columbia at the top centre beneath a bald eagle and a portrait of Abraham Lincoln at bottom centre above a scene of former slaves giving thanks

The Trial of the Pyx in the hall of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, a judicial ceremony in the United Kingdom to ensure newly minted coins from the Royal Mint, London, England, Europe, 19th century

Taking the oath when signing the Union of Utrecht, 1579; 1579 / Union of Utrecht. The signing of the Union of Utrecht, 23 January 1579. A group of nobles standing around a table explains the oath to the covenant.

Photo production of (presumably) a print to a painting by Adolph Tidemand, Anonymous, After Adolph Tidemand, c. 1860 - c. 1870 photograph Part of English family album with photos of people, travel, cricket and artworks. paper. photographic support albumen print functionaries and dignitaries (with NAME) ~ Protestant churches. farm (building)

Negotiations on a file between Father Jan Neyen, Prince Maurits and Johan van Oldenbarnevelt in The Hague, 1607, 1855 - 1857 print The meeting between Father Jan Neyen, Prince Maurits and Johan van Oldenbarnevelt in The Hague to negotiate a file, May 1607. The three men consult sitting at a table near candlelight. Netherlands paper steel engraving peace negotiations The Hague

The trial of Warren Hastings. the first Governor-General of India. after his impeachment in the House of Commons for crimes and misdemeanors committed during his time in India in 1787. He was. however. acquitted in 1795. India. digital reproduction of a historical original

Washington as a master Mason.

Signing of the Declaration of Independence,' 1880, by John Trumbull (1756-1843). Engraving depicting the signers of the Declaration of Independence, measuring 16 x 24 cm., 1880, New York, United States

Audiences of Willem I and Karel X, 1827; The two audients. The difference in the style of audience lending at King Willem I and at King Charles X of France. With Willem it will be informal at Charles on his throne official and distant. With four-line verse.

The oath of allegiance of Tsarevich Nicholas Alexandrovich of Russia in the Army church by Russian master / State Hermitage, St. Petersburg/ 1875/ Russia/ Watercolour on paper/ Russian Painting of 19th cen./ Genre,History

Love Feast of the Wesleyan Methodists Date: 1820

The prodigal son receiving his patrimony - based on The Bible story of the prodigal son

Theologians in a discussion, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 19th century

Scene at the Hereditary Homage in Berlin, 1840, Germany, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, exact date unknown, Europe

Washington delivering his inaugural address April 1789, in the old city hall, New York City

General George Washington swearing in as President at the old city hall of New York. Lithography of 1789. Litography.

Maria and Joseph's marriage; Lo Sposalizio. Maria and Joseph's marriage is closed by the high priest. Different figures watch. In the background a round construction with dome. Assignment and coat of arms in undermarge.

Vintage photograph. "The Signing of the Declaration of Independence" painting by John Trumbull hanging in the US Capitol

Political illustration "Independence declared 1776 - The union must be preserved". From the 1800s. Shows the founding fathers of the United States in mid length portrait, flanked by two columns signifying the rise from old England to new England. Underneath the portraits a scene of George Washington delivering a speech to the men. In the distance you can see a battle waging on a distant hill. At the base of each column is a portrait of General Warren and General La Fayette.

Johannes Ronge (16 October 1813) (26 October 1887) was a German Catholic priest who criticised the cult of relics in the Roman Catholic Church, speaking at a conference in Vienna, 1869, Austria, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th century original, exact original date not known, Europe

Exhumation of napoleon / exhumation of Napoleon Ashes Georgin, François (1801 1863), Pellerin

Illustration showing Queen Victoria's Wedding

Historia. Francia. Luis XVI (1754-1793) durante una misa en la prisión en 1893 antes de ser ejecutado en la guillotina. Grabado de 1896.

1800s 1847 THOMAS WEBSTER'S THE VILLAGE CHOIR ILLUSTRATION FOR WASHINGTON IRVING CHRISTMAS DAY MUSICIANS SINGERS CHURCH

An African American slave servant serves drinks to George Washington at a meeting with the founding fathers of America at the time of the first Presidency 1789-97. Cognac Hennessy advertisement, 1938

Vintage Photograph. Historic gathering of influential leaders in a 19th-century assembly meeting.

Opening of the legislative session-S.M. The emperor pronouncing the speech of revenue of the rooms, in the states hall, on January 12, 1863 (IT)

Symbols - Washington as a Free Mason, Masonic

OLD JOHN BROWN'S CAREER ILLUSTRATED, published by the Philadelphia Weekly, 1860. At center top, a demon holding torches, oversees the five vignettes from the life of extremist abolitionist, John Brown. Print by James Fuller Queen (BSLOC_2018_5_183)

HER MAJESTY'S VISIT TO THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL, LONDON, UK, 1876: THE ROYAL BOX

German Protestant Reformation. From left to right: Philipp Melanchthon (1497-1560), Martin Luther (1483-1546), Johannes Bugenhagen, called Doctor Pomeranus (standing) (1485-1558) and Caspar Cruciger (1504-1548). Engraving. Historia de las persecuciones políticas y religiosas en Europa (History of political and religious persecutions in Europe). Volume II. Published in Barcelona, 1864.

The Pope and his surroundings, Pope Pius Ix, And his surroundings, cardinals Borromeo, Talbot, Pacca, Ceuni, Hohenlohe, Antonelli, Stella, Ricci and Minister of War Merode from Nordmanns new Illustrirte Zeitung , Charles Maurand -, Xylographer, after, Gustave Janet -, artist

The last prayer of Johan van Oldenbarneveldt, Simon Opzoomer, 1840 - 1878

'The Archbishops and Bishops of the Church of England', 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886".

Churchgoers and an altar boy in the church, Auguste Danse, 1880 print Bergen (Belgium) paper etching the congregation. Holy Mass (divine service, especially of Roman Catholic Church)

Astronomy: various apocalyptic scenes, including Napoleon III, a funeral, a flood, and a battle in Africa. Coloured lithograph, c.1857?.

The last moments of the martyrs of Gorkum, 1572, 1875 - 1899 photograph Painting with the last moments of the Gorkum martyrs, 1572. Evening scene in which the monks sit together awaiting their death. On the right the first monk is led to the peat barn with a rope. Netherlands paper Martyrs of Gorkum Gorinchem. Brielle

Emancipation, African-Americans

Dr Syntax looks on whilst a judge presides over a case. Date: circa 1820

The Assembly of Notables. (IT)

James Douglas, the 2nd Duke of Queensberry and 1st Duke of Dover presenting the Act of Union to Queen Anne. Date: 1707

Taking the oath at the signing of the Union of Utrecht, 1579, 1782 - 1799 print The signing of the Union of Utrecht, January 23, 1579. A group of nobles around a table takes the oath on the covenant. Netherlands paper signing of peace treaty, concluding the peace

Johannes Ronge (16 October 1813) (26 October 1887) was a German Catholic priest who criticised the cult of relics in the Roman Catholic Church, speaki...

The picturesque and grand ceremonies for the proclamation of the new Lord Mayor of London : The first magistrate of the city comes from - Guild Hall 1913

John Trumbull'S Rendering Of The Signing Of The Declaration Of Independence

Grand Duke Alexei Alexandrovich of Russia (1850-1908) visiting the St. Panteleimon Monastery at the Mount Athos / Anonymous / Photograph / 1869 / Russia / State Museum of Religious History / Portrait,History

U.S. Capitol paintings. Declaration of Independence, painting by John Trumbull

Three blind Japanese musicians. One plays a koto, the other a samisen. Date: 1864

Maximilian II, King of Bavaria.

The result of the Fifteenth Amendment, and the rise and progress of the African Race in America and its final accomplishment, and celebration on May 19th A.D. 1870 , African Americans, United States, History, 1865-1898, United States, Biography, Portraits

The 1896 caption reads: "Chinese Must Go. Denis Kearney addressing working men on night of October 20 on Nob Hill, San Francisco."

The God of the Wind of Virginia natives (now United States). "Ceremonies et coutumes religieuses de tous les peuples du monde". Benard Picart. Amsterdam, Netherlands. Engraving. 1721.

The Coronation of Henry VI at Notre Dame, Paris 1431 (after Opie). June 02, 1953.

José María Teclo Morelos y Pavón (1765 1815) Mexican Roman Catholic priest and revolutionary rebel leader who led the Mexican War of Independence movement, assuming its leadership after the execution of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla in 1811. He was later captured by the Spanish colonial authorities and executed for treason in 1815. Painting shows Morales (right ) at the sesión plenaria del Congreso de Chilpancingo 1813

France - 17th century - Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet, bishop of Meaux, Louis-Antoine de Noailles, bishop of Chlons, and François Fénelon, archbishop of Cambrai at conference in Issy-les-Moulineaux, 1697. 19th century painting, Chateau de Maintenon

Mexican War of Independence (from Spain) 1810-1820: Congress of Chilpancingo, 1813, called by Jose Maria Teclo Morelos y Pavon (1765-1815), right, Mexican Roman Catholic Priest who became leader of the revolutionaries after the exection of Miguel Hidalgo. The Congress endorsed Mexicos declaration of independence and on 6 November signed the first legal document of separation from Spain is proclaimed.

M. GAMBETTA AT THE FUNERAL OF M. THIERS, SEPTEMBER 8, 1877

Johannes Ronge (16 October 1813) (26 October 1887) was a German Catholic priest who criticised the cult of relics in the Roman Catholic Church, speaking at a conference in Vienna, 1869, Austria, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th century original, exact original date not known, Europe

Newgate Chapel. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London, published in three volumes between 1808 and 1810 by Rudolph Ackermann. Pugin was the artist

Dean Berkeley and his Missionary Entourage, circa 1729 after John Smybert; Black and White Illustration;

The great Frederic comes out of his tomb, unworthy against the layers The great Fr�d�ric comes out of his tomb, indignant against the layers - Fr�d�ric Guillaume III King of Prussia and Alexander I Emperor of all Russia make together ... Oath of perpetual friendship and an offensive and defensive alliance ". Print.

Emancipation from an engraved illustration by Thomas Nast 1840-1902 , c1865. Thomas Nast's celebration of the emancipation of Southern slaves with the end of the Civil War. Nast envisions a somewhat optimistic picture of the future of free blacks in the United States. The central scene shows the interior of a freedman's home with the family gathered around a 'Union' wood stove. The father bounces his small child on his knee while his wife and others look on. On the wall near the mantel hang a pi

Captain Arthur Phillip raising the English flag at Sydney, Australia, marking the foundation of New South Wales of which he becomes the first Governor.

Conference in the House of Lords in Vienna, Austria, Professor Arndts, Cardinal Rauscher, Cardinal Prince Schwarzenberg, Count Thun, Count Auersperg, Professor Rokitansky, Freiherr Lichtenfels, President Colloredo/conference in the House of Lords in Vienna, Austria, Cardinal Rauscher, Cardinal Prince Schwarzenberg, Count Thun, Count Auersperg, President Colloredo, Historical, digital restored reproduction of an original model from the 19th century, exact original date unknown, subsequently colored

Spectators, from Corpus Christi procession in Seville, Spain, 1857 (detail)

Foots at the old Flemish Baptists in Zaandam, ca. 1740, 1741 - 1743 print Foots at the old Flemish Baptists in Zaandam, ca. 1740. Church interior in which male and female members of the municipality wash each other's feet. paper etching / engraving washing another person's feet. Protestant service Zaandam

JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH German organist and composer conducts the Whitsunday Cantata

A spirit seance during the early years of spiritualism Date: 1850s

Luther, Martin .

Inauguration of Washington as First President of the United States, April 30, 1789. The oath of office was administered by Chancellor Livingston of the State of New York, at Old City Hall. James Otis, the Secretary of the Senate, holds the inaugural Bible on a crimson cushion. Front row, colored figures, L-R: Alexander Hamilton, Roger Sherman, Robert Livingston, James Otis, George Washington, John Adams, Baron Steuben, General Knox. Lithograph by Currier & Ives, 1876 (BSLOC_2019_4_193)

Five preaching clergy, Anonymous, After George Moutard Woodward, 1789 print Caricature of preachers. The preachers make wild hand gestures. Above them is a sentence from their sermons. The clerks are sitting under the sermon chairs. On the left, a pulp chair cushion falls on a clerk. Other clerks are yawning or picking in their nose. paper etching preaching (in general). caricatures (human types). pulpit, ambo, chancel. yawning

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