Bégat del Poso Family Heraldry

Bégat del Poso Family Heraldry

The "Vega del Pozo" (Vega del Pozo) is an aristocratic family with local influence in Spanish history, mainly active in the Iberian Peninsula in the 15th and 18th centuries, and its coat of arms (Coat of arms) is the core symbol of family identity, honor and social status. Although the family is not as well known as Spain's top royal family (e. g. Habsburg) or prominent family (e. g. Mandoza, Enriquez), its heraldry design combines regional culture, family history and chivalry, which is an important clue to understand Spain's local aristocratic culture.
The coat of arms of Juan Pérez Carpentello

The coat of arms of Juan Pérez Carpentello

"Juan Pérez Carpentero" (Juan Pérez Carpintero, about 1550-1620) is a little-known but representative wood carving artist and architectural decoration craftsman of the Spanish Golden Age (15th-17th century), active in Catalonia in northeastern Spain (around Barcelona today). His coat of arms is not only a symbol of his family identity and social status, but also an important clue to understand the culture of Spanish craftsmanship in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Coal mine stone statue coal mine worker portrait

Coal mine stone statue coal mine worker portrait

Prince of Orange frigate bow image

Prince of Orange frigate bow image

The "Prince of Orange"-class frigate, built in 1785, belonged to the Dutch Navy and was active during the Napoleonic Wars.
Painted pottery plate relief

Painted pottery plate relief

This relief is the collection of the Poole Museum, painted pottery plate is a low temperature tin glazed pottery, originated in the 15th century Italy Faenza (Faenza), after widely popular in Europe (such as France, Germany, Britain, etc.).
Nepalese goddess of wealth Lakshmi temple with dog woman

Nepalese goddess of wealth Lakshmi temple with dog woman

The dog-carrying woman was built under the auspices of Jagat Prakash Malla (reigned from 1660 to 1670), and is the core of the guardian sculpture group of the steps of "Lakshmi Temple, Goddess of Wealth"(Siddhi Lakshmi Temple) in Bhaktapur Durba Square.
French Cultural Heritage Monument to the Dead of the First World War in Braille

French Cultural Heritage Monument to the Dead of the First World War in Braille

The Monument aux Morts de Bléré was created by Paul Lefebvre in 1923 and made of limestone to commemorate the French soldiers who died in the First World War.
Nepal Nyatapola Temple Statue Nasingha Statue

Nepal Nyatapola Temple Statue Nasingha Statue

As the magic incarnation of Vishnu, the statue of Nashingha (Narsinha) was built by Bhupatindra Malla, king of Newvale, in 1703 AD. It now stands at the top of the entrance steps of Nyatapole Temple in Bhaktapur (Bhaktapur) and assumes the position of patron saint.
Bali Heroes Monument Bali Welcome Statue

Bali Heroes Monument Bali Welcome Statue

The Monument to Balinese Heroes (Tugu Pahlawan) is a unique "welcoming statue" in Bali, usually standing at important entrances. The statue, located at the entrance square of the Tugu Pahlawan National Heroes Monument in Amlapa (Amlapura), Bali, was created in the 1980 s and was completely renovated and restored in the early 1990 s.
French Cultural Heritage Tigers and Cubs

French Cultural Heritage Tigers and Cubs

The Tiger and the Cub was created by August Nicholas Kane (Auguste Nicolas Cain), a representative of the 19th century French animal sculpture school. The statue was originally located in the Tuileri Garden in Paris. Due to lawn protection regulations (no trampling on the grass), one side of the statue was moved from 30 meters outside the park boundary.
Nepal Cultural Heritage Garuda Stone Carvings

Nepal Cultural Heritage Garuda Stone Carvings

Garuda is a bird (usually an eagle) in Hindu mythology, a mount (vahana) of the god Vishnu. Garuda unfolded in two forms. One is an animal form (such as a huge bird with half-spread wings), and the other is an anthropomorphic form (such as a human form with wings and some bird features).
Statue of Simón Bolívar in Curla Reina, Paris, France

Statue of Simón Bolívar in Curla Reina, Paris, France

Simón Bolívar (1783-1830), known as the "Liberator", was a prominent Venezuelan military and political leader. He fought for the freedom of South America from the Spanish Empire. Although the struggle took many years and was not completely successful, he is still remembered as a great military leader with major victories in Venezuela, Colombia, Peru and other places. His efforts led directly to the formation of the countries of today's Venezuela, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Panama.
Statue of Nepalese Revolutionary Martyr Shukla Raj Shastrii

Statue of Nepalese Revolutionary Martyr Shukla Raj Shastrii

Shukla Raj Shastrii (Shukraraj Shastri) is an important revolutionary martyr, intellectual and social reformer in the history of Nepal. He was known for his opposition to the tyranny of the Rana regime and contributed greatly to the social progress and linguistic development of Nepal. Sterry was arrested for his social reform work and political struggle and hanged in 1941. He was one of the four martyrs who overthrew Rana's rule. Not only did he have an important influence in the political field, he also excelled in linguistics, writing books on Nepali grammar and children's literature.
Statue of French Cultural Heritage Carrousel Garden

Statue of French Cultural Heritage Carrousel Garden

"La France Victorieuse" () is a towering statue located in the Carrousel Garden in Paris. The statue was created by artist Antoine-François Gérard (1760-1843).
French King Statue King Louis XIV STL Model

French King Statue King Louis XIV STL Model

This statue of Louis XIV, located in the Place de la Victoire in Paris, was created by François Joseph Bosio and unveiled in 1822.
Philippines Donna Leonidas Park Fountain Leonidas Park Fountain Statue

Philippines Donna Leonidas Park Fountain Leonidas Park Fountain Statue

Donna Leonidas Park is located in San Pablo City, Laguna Province, Philippines. Named after Leonila Garcia, wife of former Philippine President Carlos P. Garcia, the park was built in the 1960 s and restored in 2019. The park is about 1.7 acres in size and is a great place for family activities and walks.
Golden Temple of Nepal Bodhisattva Statues

Golden Temple of Nepal Bodhisattva Statues

The statue is located inside the Hiranya Varna Mahavihar Temple. The temple is also known as the Golden Temple because all the statues and structures are painted in gold. Unlike other Mahayana Buddhist temples (Mahavihar), this temple is larger and has a three-story golden pagoda dedicated to the "Sakyamuni Buddha". The stupa was built by King Bhaskar Varman in the 12th century.
French Heritage Statue of San Pedro

French Heritage Statue of San Pedro

San Pedro (died between 64 and 68 AD) was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ and one of the first leaders of the early church. According to Christian tradition, Peter was crucified under the Roman Emperor Nero. He is traditionally considered the first bishop or pope of Rome, and also the first patriarch of Antioch by Eastern Christian tradition.
France Paris Tuileri Garden statue rhino attacked by tiger

France Paris Tuileri Garden statue rhino attacked by tiger

This is a famous sculpture created by French sculptor Auguste Cain (Auguste Cain). The work was created in 1884 and has been displayed in the Tuileri Garden in Paris. Auguste Cagin (Auguste) is a famous French sculptor of the Animaliers school who created many portraits of wild and domesticated animals in the 19th century.
France Paris Luxembourg Garden Statue Queen Mathilde

France Paris Luxembourg Garden Statue Queen Mathilde

Queen Mathilde, consort of the Conqueror of Guillaume Le, French and British historical figure. In one hand she held a scepter with a lily, the symbol of royal power, and in the other a sword. Statue by French sculptor Jean-Jacques Elchschocht (Jean-Jacques Elshoecht) (1797-1856), located in the Luxembourg Garden, Paris.
Philippine Cultural Heritage Pieta Statue

Philippine Cultural Heritage Pieta Statue

Michelangelo Buenarotti's sculpture Pieta is one of the world's most famous works of art, depicting faith and grief-the wounded body of Jesus Christ being held in the loving arms of the Virgin Mary. It is a shocking reminder that both the Virgin and the Holy Son have voluntarily made great sacrifices for the salvation of mankind. The sculpture is located inside the "Kamay ni Hesus" (Hand of Jesus) church in Lucban, Quezon (Philippines). It is a replica of the original artwork, made of Carrara marble, located inside St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.
Nepal Kathmandu Durbar Square Statue Parvati Temple Stone Lion

Nepal Kathmandu Durbar Square Statue Parvati Temple Stone Lion

The statue is located at the "Shiva-Parvati" temple in Durbar Square, Kathmandu. The temple was built in the late 18th century by Rana Bahadur Shah, son of King Pritwe Narayan Shah of Nepal.
Japanese Cultural Heritage Zunde Ninomiya Statue

Japanese Cultural Heritage Zunde Ninomiya Statue

Zunde Ninomiya was a 19th century Japanese agricultural leader, great economist and moralist. His life was inspiring and was used as a model or moral guide in pre-World War II Japan. He was born on a farm where his parents died when he was a teenager in the aftermath of the flood of 1791. He worked hard on his uncle's farm and studied at night in his free time. That's why he behaves as a child, reading with a bundle of wood on his back. As an adult, he developed several improvements in about 700 towns that made their farming more efficient. He also managed to develop an impressive
France Paris Tuileri Garden statue Nessos abducted Dianella

France Paris Tuileri Garden statue Nessos abducted Dianella

Laurent Marquist (Laurent Marqueste) created the sculpture Nessus Enlevant Dejanire in 1892. The sculpture was placed in the Tuileri Garden in Paris in 1894. Nessus, the Centaur, attempted to take Deianeira, the wife of Hercules. The sculpture is lifelike, showing Nessos's strong centaur form and its dynamic posture, conveying the conflict and tension of the myth.