Bust of Matai Basallab

Bust of Matai Basallab

Matei Basarab was a 17th-century monarch of Wallachia (Wallachia, present-day southern Romania), reigning from 1632 to 1654. He is one of the most influential rulers in Wallachian history. He is famous for consolidating national sovereignty, promoting cultural prosperity and resisting Ottoman intervention. He is regarded as the promoter of "Wallachian cultural and artistic revival. Wallachia was an important duchy in medieval and modern Eastern Europe, located between the Carpathians and the Danube, and long under the control of the Ottoman Empire (which became its vassal since the 15th century).
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.
The coat of arms of the Spanish Emperor Charles V.

The coat of arms of the Spanish Emperor Charles V.

The coat of arms of Spanish Emperor Charles V (Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor,1500-1558) is one of the most representative royal coats of arms in Europe in the 16th century. Its design combines the multi-national territories, family lineage and power symbols he ruled. It is not only a visual epitome of Charles V empire, but also the pinnacle of European heraldry art during the Renaissance.
Coal mine stone statue coal mine worker portrait

Coal mine stone statue coal mine worker portrait

Bogdan I Bronze Bust

Bogdan I Bronze Bust

Bogdan I () was an early ruler of the Duchy of Moldavia (Principality Moldavia) in the 14th century, and his reign (c. 1363-1367) was seen as a key stage in Moldavia's transition from scattered feudal fiefdoms to a unified duchy. By integrating territories and resisting external threats, he laid the foundation for the independence and sovereignty of Moldavia, and was an important monarch in Moldavia's history.
Alabaster sculpture of Our Lady of Latopa

Alabaster sculpture of Our Lady of Latopa

"The Virgin Mary" is one of the most respected saints in Christianity (especially Catholic and Orthodox). It is regarded as the mother of Jesus Christ and symbolizes "purity", "love" and "salvation". Sculptures on the theme of the Virgin Mary are very common in Western religious art, and common forms include "Virgin and Child" (Virgin and Child), "Standing Virgin" (Madonna Enthroned) or "Mourning Virgin" (Pietà). Such works are not only the material carrier of faith, but also the interpretation of divine love through artistic language.
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.).
Della Robbia Family Tin Glazed Pottery Relief

Della Robbia Family Tin Glazed Pottery Relief

This relief is in the Poole Museum. Della Robbia is a famous Italian Renaissance art family, famous for its tin glazed pottery relief (Terracotta Relief).
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.
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).
Japanese Cultural Heritage Ghost Dragon Son Spirit Beast Sculpture Right

Japanese Cultural Heritage Ghost Dragon Son Spirit Beast Sculpture Right

The legendary spirit beast. The Changheizaka Institute, an educational institution guarding the Edo shogunate. It is speculated that in the Kanto earthquake, when the Tangdao Holy Church was burned down, in order to avoid disappearing, the Tokyo Museum (the predecessor of this museum) collected it. After the museum moved to Ueno, opened in 1931, the town on the roof of the building.
Japanese Cultural Heritage Ghost Dragon Son Spirit Beast Sculpture Left

Japanese Cultural Heritage Ghost Dragon Son Spirit Beast Sculpture Left

The legendary spirit beast. The Changheizaka Institute, an educational institution guarding the Edo shogunate. It is speculated that in the Kanto earthquake, when the Tangdao Holy Church was burned down, in order to avoid disappearing, the Tokyo Museum (the predecessor of this museum) collected it. After the museum moved to Ueno, opened in 1931, the town on the roof of the building.
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.
Greek Crete Roman Architecture Hersonius Roman Mosaic Fountain

Greek Crete Roman Architecture Hersonius Roman Mosaic Fountain

The Roman fountain of Hersonisos is located on the Greek island of Crete in the shape of a pyramid. It is covered in mosaics depicting the motifs of the sea: fishermen, boats, sea snakes, squid, ducks and fish. The fountain was built in the 4th century, when Hersonius (Hersonissos) was an important Roman port.