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Mandala of Chakrasamvara, c1400. Creator: UnknownMandala of Chakrasamvara, c1400. Chakrasamvara, a semi-wrathful Buddha, is represented in dark blue at the centre, united with his female partner, the red Vajravarahi
Diagram of a Jacquard loom, 1838-1845. Creator: UnknownDiagram of a Jacquard loom, 1838-1845. French text: Explication de la mecanique a la Jacquard. Bascule ou levier aux fourchettes des quelles est enfilee une chaine fixee elle meme a la caisse de la
Krishna with Gopis on a Riverbank, 1750-1775. Creator: UnknownKrishna with Gopis on a Riverbank, 1750-1775. The god Krishna places a water pot on the head of Radha, his beloved. Radha is probably also depicted among the other milkmaids at an earlier moment
Monk Instructing a Boy Dressed in a Cassock, c1865. Creator: Otto BrandtMonk Instructing a Boy Dressed in a Cassock, c1865
Lion at Rest, c1850s-1860s. Creator: Antoine-Louis BaryeLion at Rest, c1850s-1860s
Walking Bear, c1850s-1860s. Creator: Antoine-Louis BaryeWalking Bear, c1850s-1860s. A North American brown bear walks through a landscape dotted with large boulders and stubby pine trees characteristic of those found in the Forest of Fontainebleau
Virgin and Child with saints, 20th-century painting on 14th-century antiphonary. Creator: Venetian ForgerVirgin and Child with saints, 20th-century painting on 14th-century antiphonary. Miniature - detail
Spaniel With Puppies, 1840. Creator: Ernst HasseSpaniel With Puppies, 1840. The dog "Betty" and her pups
Head of a Mourning Woman, 15th century. Creator: Ercole de RobertiHead of a Mourning Woman, 15th century. Based on one of the mourning women in Ercole's famous fresco of the Crucifixion
The Myth of Io, c1490. Creator: Bartolomeo di GiovanniThe Myth of Io, c1490. As told by the Roman poet Ovid (43 BCE-17 CE) in his "Metamorphoses, " the beautiful nymph Io was seduced by Jupiter, king of the gods
The Adoration of the Three Kings, c1525-1530. Creator: Girolamo da SantacroceThe Adoration of the Three Kings, c1525-1530. Three wise men, or magi, from the East are described in the Gospels as having seen a new star
The Note, 17th century. Creator: Gabriel MetsuThe Note, 17th century
Flight of the Holy Family into Egypt, 1647. Creator: Jacob JordaensFlight of the Holy Family into Egypt, 1647. After the departure of the wise men, the Gospel of Matthew reports that an angel appeared to Joseph in a dream and warned him to take Mary and Jesus
Saint Helena, c1575. Creator: Francesco MorandiniSaint Helena, c1575. St. Helena (ca. 247-ca. 327) was the mother of Emperor Constantine the Great (ca. 288-337), who, according to tradition, christianized the Roman Empire
Old Woman in Red Cap, 1852-1866. Creator: Paul GavarniOld Woman in Red Cap, 1852-1866
Woman Under an Umbrella in a Market, mid 19th century. Creator: Alfred Jacob MillerWoman Under an Umbrella in a Market, mid 19th century
Man in Apron and Cap, c1855. Creator: Paul GavarniMan in Apron and Cap, c1855
Cover of a lectionary, late 19th-early 20th century. Creator: Léon GruelCover of a lectionary, late 19th-early 20th century. Decorative design by Leon Gruel on the cover of a book of scripture readings (Lectionarium) which was made in Trier c1000 CE
Single Leaf of Youths Before a Ruler at his Court, early 11th century AH/AD 17th century. Creator: UnknownSingle Leaf of Youths Before a Ruler at his Court, early 11th century AH/AD 17th century. This manuscript leaf, made in Iran
Cover of "Facta et dicta memorabilia", 1471. Creator: Unknown. Cover of "Facta et dictaCover of "Facta et dicta memorabilia", 1471. Medallion portraits of Roman emperors. Red and gold decorative book cover, made in the 18th century
Still Life with Basket of Apples, 1863. Creator: Leon BonvinStill Life with Basket of Apples, 1863
Bouquet of White Chrysanthemums and Michaelmas Daisies, 1862. Creator: Leon BonvinBouquet of White Chrysanthemums and Michaelmas Daisies, 1862
Portrait of The Artist's Daughter (?), 1910. Creator: Max BrodelPortrait of The Artist's Daughter (?), 1910
Martyrdom scene, early 15th century. Creator: UnknownMartyrdom scene, early 15th century. Page from a Book of Hours
Krishna and the Cowherds, mid 19th century. Creator: UnknownKrishna and the Cowherds, mid 19th century
Madonna and Child with Saints Peter and Mark and Three Venetian Procurators, 1510. Creator: Giovanni BelliniMadonna and Child with Saints Peter and Mark and Three Venetian Procurators, 1510
Saint Catherine Confronting the Emperor, c1480. Creator: UnknownSaint Catherine Confronting the Emperor, c1480. Catherine of Alexandria was one of the most popular saints in medieval western Europe
Flowers in a Vase with a Putto, 17th century. Creator: Isabella PeetersFlowers in a Vase with a Putto, 17th century
Madonna and Child with a Cat, c1490. Creator: UnknownMadonna and Child with a Cat, c1490. This Madonna and Child includes an unexpected visitor - a cat! Rarely depicted in Christian art
Peasant Woman with Two Young Children, 1852-1866. Creator: Paul GavarniPeasant Woman with Two Young Children, 1852-1866
The Twelve Months: November, 1866. Creator: Paul GavarniThe Twelve Months: November, 1866
Young Man and Woman by a Gate, c1860. Creator: Augustus HoppinYoung Man and Woman by a Gate, c1860. A youth appears to be flirting with a bashful young woman at a garden gate
Map of Britain and Ireland, 10th century AH/AD 16th century. Creator: UnknownMap of Britain and Ireland, 10th century AH/AD 16th century. Page from an early Ottoman illuminated and illustrated maritime atlas, referred to as the Walters Deniz atlasi
Jacob's Dream, 1557-1558. Creator: Giorgio VasariJacob's Dream, 1557-1558. As recounted in the Old Testament book of Genesis, on his way to Haran, Jacob lay down in the wilderness to sleep, resting his head on a stone
Portrait of Jan Pellicorne, c1626. Creator: Cornelis van PoelenburghPortrait of Jan Pellicorne, c1626. This delicate, fanciful portrait and its pair were probably made as mementos of the marriage in 1626 of Jan Pellicorne (1597-after 1653) and Susanna van Collen
Portrait of Susanna van Collen, c1626. Creator: Cornelis van PoelenburghPortrait of Susanna van Collen, c1626. Susanna van Collen (1606-37) wears the simple, loose garments, gaily-striped silk scarf from Asia
Portrait of Dr. Meer, c1795. Creator: Rembrandt PealePortrait of Dr. Meer, c1795
Landscape with Fisherman and a Young Woman, 1769. Creator: Francois BoucherLandscape with Fisherman and a Young Woman, 1769
Pastoral Repast, 1769. Creator: Francois BoucherPastoral Repast, 1769
View of the Church of Boccadasse in Genoa and the promontory of Portofino, before 1881. Creator: UnknownView of the Church of Boccadasse in Genoa and the promontory of Portofino, before 1881. The viewer looks across a stretch of water from a rocky shoreline
Hind Forced Down in the Snow, after 1857. Creator: UnknownHind Forced Down in the Snow, after 1857. In the 1857 Salon Courbet showed his celebrated "Hind Forced Down in the Snow, " (92.5 x 147 cm)
Venice, Morning, c1864. Creator: Felix Francois Georges Philibert ZiemVenice, Morning, c1864. Dominating the right foreground are a gondola and a moored sailing vessel. Left, in the middle ground, are other craft
Bordeaux, the Harbor, 1874. Creator: Eugene Louis BoudinBordeaux, the Harbor, 1874. A direct link between the Barbizon generation and the impressionists, Boudin encouraged Monet to paint landscapes directly from nature
Christ on the Cross, 1846. Creator: Eugene DelacroixChrist on the Cross, 1846. Sharply silhouetted against the darkened sky is the dying Christ. A couple of gesturing spectators appear at the left
Christ on the Sea of Galilee, 1854. Creator: Eugene DelacroixChrist on the Sea of Galilee, 1854. This scene is based on an incident recounted in three Gospels of the New Testament: a furious storm breaks out while Jesus
Collision of the Moorish Horsemen, 1843-1844. Creator: Eugene DelacroixCollision of the Moorish Horsemen, 1843-1844. Delacroix uses fluid brush work to capture the colour and movement of an Arab Fantasia, or ceremonial cavalry charge, mimicking battle
Sketch for the Battle of Poitiers, 1829-1830. Creator: Eugene DelacroixSketch for the Battle of Poitiers, 1829-1830. Delacroix often preferred to depict subjects from France's medieval past rather than from Greek or Roman antiquity
Early Morning, mid 19th century. Creator: Emile van Marcke de LummenEarly Morning, mid 19th century. A white cow drinking in the foreground is about to be joined by three other cows progressing at intervals toward the pool