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Charles, Prince of Wales, Age 12, c1642, (1936). Artist: William DobsonCharles, Prince of Wales, Age 12, c1642. It is likely that King Charles I (1600-1649) commissioned this painting of the future King Charles II (1630-1685)
A tapestry featuring Henry VIII, Edward VI and Elizabeth I. Thought to be Elizabethan, (1914)A tapestry featuring Henry VIII, Edward VI and Elizabeth I. Thought to be Elizabethan. From The Connoisseur Vol. XXXIX [Otto Limited, London, 1914.]
Interior of a Moorish Harem, 1907. Artist: Sir John LaveryInterior of a Moorish Harem after an original painting by Sir John Lavery (1856-1941).From The Connoisseur 1907-8
People of Edo, Japan, c1800 (1904). Edo is the former name of Tokyo. A print from Japan, its History, Arts and Literature, Volume V, by Captain F Brinkley, TC and EC Jack, 34 Henrietta Street
Founders Tomb, St Bartholomew the Great, early 20th century
Nawab Sikandar, the Begum of Bhopal, 1863. From The Illustrated London News (1863)
The death of Leo Tolstoy, Russian author and philosopher, 1910. Tolstoy (1828-1910) is widely regarded as one of the greatest of all novelists
The Passing of Arthur, 1925. From Highroads of History, book II: Stories from British History, published by Thomas Nelson and Sons (London, Edinburgh, New York, 1925)
Interview between Queen Elizabeth and the Earl of Essex, 19th century. Artist: J RogersInterview between Queen Elizabeth and the Earl of Essex, 19th century. Elizabeth strikes Essex before the privy council and Elizabeth signing the warrant for the execution of Essex
The Choice Between a Female Slave or a Vase, 1902-1903. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1902-1903, An Illustrated Review of the Graphic Arts, volume 8
But This Course Did Not Please His Subjects. 1899, (1923). Artist: Byam ShawBut This Course Did Not Please His Subjects. 1899, (1923). (Griselda) From Tales from Boccaccio (Joseph Jacobs). A woman whose husband tests her loyalty by convincing her that he killed their
Vaishravana travelling across the waves, from the Caves of the Thousand Buddhas, c900. The Caves of the Thousand Buddhas form a system of 492 temples southeast of the center of Dunhuang, China
Queen Anne (1665-1714) handing over the white staff to the Earl of Shrewsbury, c1714. Anne, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland from 1702 to 1714
Queen Elizabeth and Sir Walter Raleigh, 1850. Artist: John LeechQueen Elizabeth and Sir Walter Raleigh, 1850. A satirical illustration of Queen Elizabeth I and Sir Walter Raleigh. Walter Raleigh (1554-1618)
Georgy Porgy the First going out for a ride in his State Coachy Poachy, 1850. Artist: John LeechGeorgy Porgy the First going out for a ride in his State Coachy Poachy, 1850. A satirical illustration of George IV (1762?1830). George VI was unpopular with his subjects
Coronation of Henry the Fourth (from the best authorities), 1850. Artist: John LeechCoronation of Henry the Fourth (from the best authorities), 1850. A satirical illustration showing Henry IVs coronation. Henry IVs coronation took place on 13th October 1399
Edwards Arm in the hands of his Medical Advisers, 1850. Artist: John LeechEdwards Arm in the hands of his Medical Advisers, 1850. Possibly a satire of Edward I (1239-1307) during the crusades. From The Comic History of England by Gilbert Abbott A
The Supper at Emmaus, (1654), 1903. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van RijnThe Supper at Emmaus by Rembrandt, 1903. After an original work by Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669). From The Connoisseur Vol. V by [Otto Limited, London, 1903]
An Irish chief and his attendants, 1581, (1893). From The Image of Irelande by John Derrick, 1581. An illustration from A Short History of the English People, by John Richard Green
The Last Voyage, c1870-1900. Artist: Edwin Lord WeeksThe Last Voyage, c1870-1900
Indian wedding procession, c19th century
Woman with servants, c1808. Artist: J HaafnerWoman with servants, c1808
Druze Princess and Lady of the Lebanon, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XVII, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895)
The King of Cochinchina riding on an elephant, c18th century. Cochinchina is a name used for various southern regions of Vietnam. The king is being attended by his nayos (or guards)
Dance by Torchlight, Augsburg, 1516, (1936). Artist: Albrecht DurerDance by Torchlight, Augsburg, 1516, (1936). A print from Durer, Und Seine Zeit, by Wilhelm Waetzoldt, Grosse Phaidon Ausgabe, 1936
Triumphal Return of Maximilian I, 1512-1522, (1936). Artist: Albrecht DurerTriumphal Return of Maximilian I, 1512-1522, (1936). A print from Durer, Und Seine Zeit, by Wilhelm Waetzoldt, Grosse Phaidon Ausgabe, 1936
The Knight and the Landsknecht (Soldier Servant), 1497-1498, (1936). Artist: Albrecht DurerThe Knight and the Landsknecht (Soldier Servant), 1497-1498, (1936). A print from Durer, Und Seine Zeit, by Wilhelm Waetzoldt, Grosse Phaidon Ausgabe, 1936
Venus of Urbino, c1538, (1937). Artist: TitianVenus of Urbino, c1538, (1937). A print from Titian Paintings and Drawings, introduction by Hans Tietze, Phaidon Press, Vienna, 1937
John Brown, Queen Victorias personal attendant, 1900. Artist: GW Wilson and CompanyJohn Brown, Queen Victorias personal attendant, 1900. John Brown (1826-1883) became the Queens personal servant after the death of Prince Albert in 1861
The Queens Last Moments
Memoirs of George III, by Robert Huish, 1821. Artist: EldridgeMemoirs of George III, by Robert Huish, 1821. The great seal of England. The king attended by the emblems of wisdom, strength, courage, justice, peace and plenty, and protected by the British lion
Before the Paradise, (Right part), 1885-1896. Artist: Viktor Mihajlovic VasnecovBefore the Paradise, (Right part), 1885-1896. Vasnetsov, Viktor Mikhaylovich (1848-1926). Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow
Christ with Symbols of Passions attended by seven Figures, early 16th century. Artist: Baccio BandinelliChrist with Symbols of Passions attended by seven Figures, early 16th century. Bandinelli, Baccio (1493-1560). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow
The Tribal Chiefs Swearing Fidelity to the Sultan of Morocco, 1892. Artist: Henri MeyerThe Tribal Chiefs Swearing Fidelity to the Sultan of Morocco, 1892. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 27th August 1892
Death of Queen Elizabeth, 1892. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 6th July 1892
Behanzin, King of Dahomey, 1892. Artist: Henri MeyerBehanzin, King of Dahomey, 1892. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 23rd April 1892
Raja, 1828. Artist: Marlet et CieRaja, 1828. A lithograph from L Inde Francais, 1828. From the collection of Jean Claude Carriere
Wife of a Rajah, 1828. Artist: Marlet et CieWife of a Rajah, 1828. A lithograph from L Inde Francais, 1828. From the collection of Jean Claude Carriere
She prays for her, 1799. Artist: Francisco GoyaShe prays for her, 1799. Plate 31 of Los caprichos. Los Caprichos were published in 1799 at a time of social repression and economic crisis in Spain The series is evidence of the artists political
Attendant of Hsi Wang Mu and peaches of Immortal, Ivory Figure, Ming Dynasty. In Chinese mythology, Peaches of Immortality are consumed by the immortals due to their mystic virtue of conferring
Ceremony of Opening the Mouth of the Mummy before the Tomb, c1300BC. Detail from the Papyrus of Hunefer, Ancient Egypt, Early XIX Dynasty. At British Museum
Egyptian relief, A Funerary banquet. National Archaeological Museum: Florence
Assyrian Relief, Ashurnasirpal II with attendants, 9th century BC. Above is the winged figure of the god Ashur, Ahura Mazda. British Museum
Banquet scene on funeral stele from Erdok, Turkey, Hellinistic period, c323 BC-31BC
Roman wall painting, in Rome, 1st century. Fresco depicting an erotic scene, from the cubiculum of the villa of Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa. At National Museum, Rome
Timur hands his crown to Babur Mughal, c1630. Timur (1336-1405), sits between the first two Mughal Emperors, Babur Timur (1336-1405), and Humayan (r.1530-1540 and 1544-1545)
Gautama Buddha, The Presentation of the Bowls, Gandhara School. 2nd-3rd century. The seated Buddha holds a bowl in his left hand while his right rests upon it, taking food. Relief carving
Detail from a Psalter, Suicide of Herod, probably illuminated at Canterbury c1140