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.
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.
Nepal Nyatapol Monastery Statue Nalosingha God Statue

Nepal Nyatapol Monastery Statue Nalosingha God Statue

The god Narosingha is an important character in Hindu mythology and is one of the incarnations of the god Vishnu (Vishnu). This image combines the characteristics of a lion and a human, often symbolizing power and protection. In religious stories, Vishnu descends in this form, defeating evil demons and protecting believers. Built by King Nival in the seven months between the end of 1702 and 1703, the temple is a temple dedicated to the "Siddhi Lakshmi" (Siddhi), the tantric goddess of wealth and good fortune. It is the highest pagoda temple in Nepal.
Nepal Cultural Heritage Frog God

Nepal Cultural Heritage Frog God

It is a mythical animal, with parts that look like frogs and other parts that look like puppies. It is a special statue in Nepalese culture. These statues are often built around wells, hand pumps and ancient faucets, and are symbolically associated with rain and harvest. People used to worship them in times of drought, hoping for more rain and crop yields through prayers and rituals.
French Paris Cultural Heritage Russian Expeditionary Force Monument

French Paris Cultural Heritage Russian Expeditionary Force Monument

Produced by Russian artist Vladimir Surovtsev. The monument was inaugurated in 2011 to honor the memory of the Russian Expeditionary Force in France during World War I. In 1916, due to the critical situation in France, the Allies asked Russia for help. Two brigades were sent from Russia. They will find themselves involved in areas where the British, French, Italian and (Macedonian) Albanians, Greeks and Portuguese work together. Of the 20,000 soldiers, more than 5000 died, most of them in the Second Battle of Aisne.
Philippine Cultural Heritage Miguel Marval Carpio Monument

Philippine Cultural Heritage Miguel Marval Carpio Monument

Miguel Malvar y Carpio (September 27, 1865-October 13, 1911) was a Filipino commander who fought in the Philippine Revolution and later in the Philippine-American War. After the Americans surrendered to Resistance leader Emilio Aguinaldo in 1901, he was given command of the Philippine Revolutionary Forces. The statue is located in St. Thomas, Batangas, Philippines.
Philippine World War II Memorial Three Heroic Soldiers Monument

Philippine World War II Memorial Three Heroic Soldiers Monument

The memorial is dedicated to three heroes of Philippine history: Soldiers Elloso, Velena and Placino. During World War II, they led the resistance movement for the country's freedom and helped the United States take back land from Japanese troops. The Philippines was a strategic location in World War II, and 80 percent of the capital Manila was destroyed in the bombing. 5% of the population died in the war.
Ancient Venetian Fountain Fountain of Crete, Greece

Ancient Venetian Fountain Fountain of Crete, Greece

The old Venetian fountain. It is named after Gianmatteo Bembo, the Venetian governor of Heraklion. It was the first time people in Heraklion had seen running water in the city. The fountain consists of a spout and a rectangular basin. Above the spout is a headless statue of a Roman official from the Ierapetra region of southeast Crete, while the entire monument is decorated with the coat of arms of the Venetian family.
France Paris Louvre Academy Statue Sahara Lion

France Paris Louvre Academy Statue Sahara Lion

A beautiful sculpture made by the famous French sculptor Auguste Kane (Auguste Cain) in 1867. It is located at the entrance to the Louvre School, the Porte Jaujard (Jaujard the door). Jacques Jaujard is the saviour of the Louvre's art collection. Before the arrival of German troops in Paris, and during the German occupation, he organized the transfer and safe storage of French art collections in the provinces, against the orders of the Vichy government.
Statue of the walking lion in the Luxembourg Park, Paris, France

Statue of the walking lion in the Luxembourg Park, Paris, France

Statue of a lion in the Luxembourg Park in Paris. The Luxembourg Park covers an area of 224,500 square meters and has huge phoenix boulevard, gardens, fountains and many statues of ancient wise men. The park also has the French royal palace, the Luxembourg Palace (Palais du Luxembourg), which is the seat of the French Senate.
Bridge statue of Alexander III in Paris, France "Child leads the Lion King"

Bridge statue of Alexander III in Paris, France "Child leads the Lion King"

"lion guidépar un enfant" in French is a sculpture by Jules Dalou, dating back to 1900. This is one of the four lion statues located in each corner of the Alexandre III bridge in Paris
Albanian Cultural Heritage Lenin Statue

Albanian Cultural Heritage Lenin Statue

A statue of Lenin with a missing arm, located in Tirana, Albania.
Paris, France Dolly Garden Statue of the Nile God

Paris, France Dolly Garden Statue of the Nile God

"God of the Nile", a sculpture made by Lorenzo Ottoni (Lorenzo) (1648-1736) around 1688-1692, the original of the statue is the Greco-Roman statue "Statua del Dio Nilo" found in the temple of Isis, dating from the 2nd to 3rd centuries AD. The original sculpture is located in the Vatican Museums, and since 1720 the statue has been placed in the Tuileries Garden in Paris.
Statue "Law" at the Bopbon Palace Square in Paris, France"

Statue "Law" at the Bopbon Palace Square in Paris, France"

The sculpture, entitled "Law", was created by French sculptor Jean Jacques Feuchère (1807-1852). It is located in the Place du Palais-Bourbon in Paris, in front of the French National Assembly building (National Assembly). The statue is a symbolic depiction of the law: her right hand holds a scepter representing the hand of justice, and her left hand holds a stone slab engraved with the text of the law.
The statue "Victorious France" in the garden of Carrousel, Paris, France"

The statue "Victorious France" in the garden of Carrousel, Paris, France"

"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).
France Alexander III bridge statue "Renaissance France"

France Alexander III bridge statue "Renaissance France"

The sculpture is called "France of the Renaissance" and was created by sculptor Jules Coutan (1848-1939). It is located on one of the most magnificent bridges in Paris, the Alexander III Bridge (Alexandre III). The bridge is known for its exquisite decorations, including Art Nouveau lighting, adorable angels, mythical water sprites, and winged horses.
Statue of Victory Square, Paris, France King Louis XIV of France

Statue of Victory Square, Paris, France King Louis XIV of France

This statue of Louis XIV, located in the Place de la Victoire in Paris, was created by François Joseph Bosio and unveiled in 1822.
French 17th century statue King Louis XIV of France

French 17th century statue King Louis XIV of France

This statue was made in the seventeenth century, Louis XIV, Louis the Great, the Sun King, was the King of France. His reign was the longest of any sovereign monarch in history. He consolidated France's system of absolute monarchy, which lasted until the French Revolution. He made France a leading European power, often maintaining its military might.
Nepal Cultural Heritage Golden Temple Bodhisattva Statues

Nepal Cultural Heritage Golden Temple 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.
Albania Tirana statue guerrilla girl

Albania Tirana statue guerrilla girl

Albanian communist era statue, statue in Tirana.
French Cultural Heritage Clemenceau Statue

French Cultural Heritage Clemenceau Statue

The statue of Clemenceau was made by artist François Cogné (1876-1952) and unveiled in 1932 (that is, 3 years after Clemenceau's death) by French President Eduard Helio. Clemenceau was a famous French politician who strongly advocated the separation of church and state, granted amnesty to exiled members of the Paris Commune, and opposed colonization. For this reason, he is honored as the "Father of Victory" (Père de la Victoire) or "The Tiger" (Le Tigre), in recognition of his important role in World War I.
Bronze Buddha Statues at Bagramushi Temple in Patan, Nepal

Bronze Buddha Statues at Bagramushi Temple in Patan, Nepal

Bagramushi Temple (Baglamukhi Temple) is a famous temple in the city of Patan, Nepal, which is of great religious and cultural significance. It is a meeting point of Hindu and Buddhist faiths and attracts many believers and tourists.