Opulence Collection (#8)

Empress Theodora, undated. (c1910s) Creator: Franz von Matsch
Empress Theodora, undated. (c1910s)

The flower vendor, 1882. Creator: Prouve, Victor (1858-1943)
The flower vendor, 1882. Private Collection

Newly-Crowned Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I (formerly Ras Tafari) at Addis Ababa, carrying the Orb and Sceptre and accompanied by his youngest son. 1930

Queen Farah Dibah of Iran - Shahs Coronation
Queen Farah Dibah of Iran (1938-) at the Coronation of the Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi (1919-1980). On 26th October 1967, twenty-six years into his reign as Shah (" King" )

Russia, Saint Petersburg, Decorative interior, Catherine Palace, Tsarskoye Selo, Pushkin

The Lounge, Abercorn Rooms, Liverpool Street Hotel, c1907. Creator: Unknown
The Lounge, Abercorn Rooms, Liverpool Street Hotel, c1907. Originally built in 1884 as the Great Eastern Hotel, the Liverpool Street Hotel in the City of London was close to Liverpool Street railway

The Payment of the Tithes (known as Village Lawyer), between 1617 and 1622. Artist: Brueghel
The Payment of the Tithes (known as Village Lawyer), between 1617 and 1622. From a private collection

Moses Breaking the Tablets of the Law, ca 1624-1625. Found in the Collection of Galleria Borghese, Rome

The Parable of the Wedding Feast. Private Collection

Florida, Miami, Villa Vizcaya, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, Urn and Semi-Circular pool

Happy Union (The Allegory of Love), c.1575 (oil on canvas)
8595200 Happy Union (The Allegory of Love), c.1575 (oil on canvas) by Veronese, (Caliari, Paolo) (1528-88); 187.4 x 186.7 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: By Paolo Veronese)

A rich man of Tien Tsin, China. 1873 (engraving)
7259225 A rich man of Tien Tsin, China. 1873 (engraving) by Ronjat, Etienne Antoine Eugene (b.1822); Private Collection; (add.info.: A rich man of Tien Tsin, China. Design by E)

Imaginary renaissance palace, 1602 (oil on canvas)
7412459 Imaginary renaissance palace, 1602 (oil on canvas) by Aerts, Hendrick (1570-1628); 93--127.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: by Hendrick Aerts)

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Portrait of Jane Hoskyns, c. 1778-1780 (oil on canvas)
XOS5886591 Portrait of Jane Hoskyns, c. 1778-1780 (oil on canvas) by Romney, George (1734-1802); 102x89 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: by George Romney)

Portrait of a Woman with a Squirrel, 1565-75 (oil on panel)
7412452 Portrait of a Woman with a Squirrel, 1565-75 (oil on panel) by Montemezzano, Francesco (c.1540-c.1602); 133.5--98 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Court scene with panoramic palace and garden background, 19th century (gouache with gold on paper)
7394132 Court scene with panoramic palace and garden background, 19th century (gouache with gold on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); 40.3x55.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

A lady seated with a mirror in a garden, with a maid and three musicians, c. 1909 (gouache on paper)
7394127 A lady seated with a mirror in a garden, with a maid and three musicians, c.1909 (gouache on paper) by Indian School, (19th-20th century); 55.1x40 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France
Feast at the Tuileries to Celebrate the Marriage of Leopold I (1790-1865) to Princess Louise of Orleans (1812-50) 1832 (oil on canvas) (Photo by Art Images via Getty Images)

Parables, including the Raising of Lazarus. 19th century (Russian popular coloured woodcut)
542809 Parables, including the Raising of Lazarus. 19th century (Russian popular coloured woodcut) by Russian School, (19th century); Universal History Archive/UIG

Oinochoe with Berenike II, 243-222 B. C. (faience)
7393595 Oinochoe with Berenike II, 243-222 B.C. (faience) by Egyptian (3rd century BC); 22.2 -- 14 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Oinochoe with Berenike II, 243-222 B. C. (faience)
7393594 Oinochoe with Berenike II, 243-222 B.C. (faience) by Egyptian (3rd century BC); 22.2 -- 14 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

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Lazarus on his deathbed, from the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, 12th century
6166290 Lazarus on his deathbed, from the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, 12th century; Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale, Sicily

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The rich man and Lazarus (oil on panel)
3930927 The rich man and Lazarus (oil on panel); 115x171 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info.: Gospel according to St Luke)

Portrait of Bartolomeo Panciatichi, 1541-45, (oil on wood panel)
7146793 Portrait of Bartolomeo Panciatichi, 1541-45, (oil on wood panel) by Bronzino, Agnolo di Cosimo (1503-72); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Portrait of Galeazzo Sanvitale, 1524, Parmigianino (oil on panel)
7064179 Portrait of Galeazzo Sanvitale, 1524, Parmigianino (oil on panel) by Parmigianino (Francesco Mazzola) (1503-40); Museo di Capodimonte, Naples, Campania

Portrait of a gentleman, 16th century (oil on canvas)
7063011 Portrait of a gentleman, 16th century (oil on canvas) by Carpi, Girolamo da (1501-56); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Portrait of a gentleman)

Portrait of Stefano Raggio, 1510-15 (oil on board)
7352746 Portrait of Stefano Raggio, 1510-15 (oil on board) by Cleve, Joos van (c.1485-1541); 38x27 cm; Galleria Nazionale di Palazzo Spinola, Genoa, Liguria

Portrait of a boy with a dog, c. 1620 (oil on canvas)
7378254 Portrait of a boy with a dog, c.1620 (oil on canvas) by Vos, Cornelis de (1585-1651); 109 x 75 cm; National Museum, Krakow, Poland; (add.info.: by Cornelis de Vos (1585-1651))

Portrait of Count Niccolo Soderini, 1765 (oil on canvas)
7062949 Portrait of Count Niccolo Soderini, 1765 (oil on canvas) by Batoni, Pompeo Girolamo (1708-87); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome

The feast of the rich man, 17th century (oil on canvas)
7062923 The feast of the rich man, 17th century (oil on canvas) by Preti, Mattia (Il Calabrese) (1613-99); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome

The Persian and the statue, 18th century (oil on canvas)
7062863 The Persian and the statue, 18th century (oil on canvas) by Lancret, Nicolas (1690-1743); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome

Cosimo II de Medici with his wife Maria Magdalena of Austria and his son Ferdinando II, 1640 circa (oil on canvas)
7146908 Cosimo II de Medici with his wife Maria Magdalena of Austria and his son Ferdinando II, 1640 circa (oil on canvas) by Suttermans, Justus (1597-1681); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

The imperial palace of Sclosshof, 1760-63 (oil on canvas)
7062967 The imperial palace of Sclosshof, 1760-63 (oil on canvas) by Bellotto, Bernardo (1720-80); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome

Portrait of Abbondio Rezzonico, 1766 (oil on canvas)
7062953 Portrait of Abbondio Rezzonico, 1766 (oil on canvas) by Batoni, Pompeo Girolamo (1708-87); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome

Portrait of Mary Sicard David, 1813 (oil on canvas)
XOS5887168 Portrait of Mary Sicard David, 1813 (oil on canvas) by Sully, Thomas (1783-1872); 121.9x103.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Thomas Sully (1783-1872))

Portrait of a young man and his dog, 16th century (oil on canvas)
7063015 Portrait of a young man and his dog, 16th century (oil on canvas) by Abate, Nicolo dell (c.1509-71); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome

Portrait of Henry Peirse, 1775 (oil on canvas)
7062948 Portrait of Henry Peirse, 1775 (oil on canvas) by Batoni, Pompeo Girolamo (1708-87); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Portrait of Henry Peirse)

Portrait of a young woman (Lavinia), 1545-46, Tiziano Vecellio (oil on canvas)
7064302 Portrait of a young woman (Lavinia), 1545-46, Tiziano Vecellio (oil on canvas) by Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) (c.1488-1576); Museo di Capodimonte, Naples, Campania

Portrait of a Woman, 1620s (oil on wood)
XOS5886604 Portrait of a Woman, 1620s (oil on wood) by Ravesteyn, Jan Anthonisz. van (c.1570-1657); 86.5x77.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Jan Anthonisz van Ravesteyn (c)

Portrait of a lady, 1550-60, Agnolo di Cosimo known as Bronzino (oil on panel)
7064159 Portrait of a lady, 1550-60, Agnolo di Cosimo known as Bronzino (oil on panel) by Bronzino, Agnolo di Cosimo (1503-72); Museo di Capodimonte, Naples, Campania

Portrait of a gentleman, 16th century (oil on panel)
7063007 Portrait of a gentleman, 16th century (oil on panel) by Veneto, Bartolomeo (1502-55); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Portrait of a gentleman)

The feast of the rich man, 17th century (painting)
7129443 The feast of the rich man, 17th century (painting) by Preti, Mattia (Il Calabrese) (1613-99); Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: The feast of the rich man)

Portrait of a young lady, Antea, 1530-35, Parmigianino (oil on canvas)
7064180 Portrait of a young lady, Antea, 1530-35, Parmigianino (oil on canvas) by Parmigianino (Francesco Mazzola) (1503-40); Museo di Capodimonte, Naples, Campania

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"Opulence: A Tapestry of Extravagance and Grandeur" Step into the world of opulence, where political ravishment and danger intertwine with artistic masterpieces. Gillray's satirical artwork "Political Ravishment, or the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street in Danger. " transports us to a time of intrigue and power struggles. From politics to royalty, the Coronation of the Shah of Iran captures a momentous occasion filled with regal splendor. The grandeur continues as we venture into Harrods, an iconic symbol of luxury in Kensington, London, and is here that opulence finds its home. In contrast, within an ISKCON temple in Sarcelles stands a picture depicting Radha and Krishna—a divine representation amidst opulent surroundings. This juxtaposition reminds us that true richness lies beyond material possessions. Traveling further to Chateau de Villandry in France's Loire Valley reveals gardens meticulously designed to showcase nature's beauty alongside architectural magnificence. Here, opulence harmoniously coexists with simplicity. Rembrandt van Rhijn's painting "The Parable of the Rich Fool" serves as a cautionary tale against excessive wealth without purpose or compassion. Similarly, Zhuravlev's artwork "After the Marriage" explores how love can be overshadowed by materialism. Titian's masterpiece "The Tribute Money" portrays opulence through rich colors and intricate details while conveying deeper messages about duty and responsibility. Doetechum’s depiction of "The Parable of the Talents" urges us to embrace our talents for personal growth rather than hoarding them away. Witnessing John Duke Berry’s household exchanging New Year gifts offers insight into lavish traditions among nobility throughout history. Meanwhile, at Waldorf Astoria Hotel, modern-day luxury seamlessly blends classic elegance with contemporary comforts. Finally, immerse yourself in Salalah's Al-Husn Souq where local frankincense perfumes are presented in ornate gold and glass bottles.