The Laughing Cavalier, 1624, (1943). Creator: Frans HalsThe Laughing Cavalier, 1624, (1943). Painting in the Wallace Collection, London. From " The Studio", Volume 125. [The Offices of the Studio, London & New York, 1943]
The Laughing Cavalier, 1624, (c1915). Artist: Frans HalsThe Laughing Cavalier, 1624, (c1915). The painting is part of the Wallace Collection, London. From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]
Queen Elizabeth I, 16th century (1905). From Cassells History of England, Vol. II, [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1905]
Daniel Earl of Nottingham, c1785. Creator: UnknownDaniel Earl of Nottingham, c1785. Daniel Earl of Nottingham (1647-1730), English Conservative statesman regarded as an honourable and virtuous man
Gundestrup Cauldron, showing Celtic horned god Cernunnos with torc, Denmark, c100 BC
The Bruiser, August 1, 1763. August 1, 1763. Creator: William HogarthThe Bruiser, August 1, 1763
Cromwell, (1599-1658), 1830. Creator: UnknownCromwell, (1599-1658), 1830. Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) English military and political leader who served as Lord Protector was an intensely religious man
Portrait - Mary, Queen of Scots, c16th century, (1904). Artists: Unknown, JanetPortrait - Mary, Queen of Scots, c16th century (1904). Mary, Queen of Scots (8 December 1542 - 8 February 1587), also known as Mary Stuart[3] or Mary I of Scotland
John Cassin, 1806. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-MeminJohn Cassin, 1806
Boy and Rabbit, 1814, (c1915). Artist: Henry RaeburnBoy and Rabbit, 1814, (c1915). The painting is held by the Royal Academy of Arts, London. From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]
Jane, Lady Lister, c1532-1543 (1945). Artist: Hans Holbein the YoungerJane, Lady Lister, c1532-1543 (1945). Jane Lister was the daughter of Ralph Shirley, an official of the court of Henry VII. The drawing is part of the Royal Collection Trust, Windsor Castle
George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham, (1910). Villiers, (1592-1628) was a favourite of King James I
King Charles II, 1660-70. Creator: William FaithorneKing Charles II, 1660-70
The Laughing Cavalier, 1624. Artist: Frans HalsThe Laughing Cavalier, 1624. Painting held at the Wallace Collection, London. From World Famous Paintings edited by J Grieg Pirie [W.& G. Foyle Ltd. London, 1938.]
Portrait of Martin Ruze de Beaulieu, (1927). Artist: Frans Pourbus the YoungerPortrait of Martin Ruze de Beaulieu, (1927). A print from Flemish and Belgian art 1300-1900, The Exhibition organised by the Anglo-Belgian Union at Burlington House, London
Lieutenant General Lambert, 1785. Creator: UnknownLieutenant General Lambert, 1785. John Lambert (1619- 1684), English Parliamentary general and politician who fought in the English Civil War
Portrait of George Percy, in full shirt of Holland linen worn with doublet, c1610-1620, (1937)Portrait of George Percy, second Governor of Virginia, showing the full shirt of Holland linen customarily worn under slashed doublets, and the Vandyke collar and cuffs of Charles Is reign
King Alfred, 1890. Creator: UnknownKing Alfred, 1890. Alfred the Great (c847-899) King of Wessex from 871-c886 and King of the Anglo-Saxons from c886-899. He won a decisive victory in the Battle of Edington in 878
The Doctor 1919. Artist: Kurt SchwittersThe Doctor 1919. From a private collection
Gray, 1802. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-MeminGray, 1802
Hercules and Cerberus: Hercules grasps the collar of Cerberus, two demons appear at left, from the series The Labors of Hercules, 1608
Woman with an Accordion daguerreotype, 1840s. Creator: Ron FasandWoman with an Accordion daguerreotype, 1840s
J. Thomson, (c1700-1748), 1830. Creator: UnknownJ. Thomson, (c1700-1748), 1830. James Thomson (c1700-1748) Scottish poet and playwright who worked as a tutor in London, one of sixteen Scottish poets
Dr W. Sherlock, (c1641-1707), 1830. Creator: UnknownDr W. Sherlock, (c1641-1707), 1830. William Sherlock (c1641-1707) English church leader educated at St Saviours Grammar School
Moliere, (1622-1673), 1830. Creator: UnknownMoliere, (1622-1673), 1830. Jean-Baptiste Poquelin (1622-1673) known as Moliere. French playwright, actor and poet, regarded as one of the greatest writers in the French language
Henderson, (1747-1785), 1830. Creator: UnknownHenderson, (1747-1785), 1830. John Henderson (1747-1785) English actor, known as a great Shakesperean actor. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R
General Francis Marion, in coat with high collar and waistcoat, c1770, (1937). Creator: UnknownGeneral Francis Marion, showing coat with high collar and peculiar waistcoat, c1770, (1937). Francis Marion (1732-1795) military officer in the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783)
A little Dutch boy (from a portrait by Cuyp), c1640-1690, (1937). Creator: UnknownA little Dutch boy (from a portrait by Cuyp), c1640-1690, (1937). From " History of American Costume - Book One 1607-1800", by Elisabeth McClellan. [Tudor Publishing Company, New York, 1937]
Picture of Edward Winslow, in Puritan dress, 1644, (1937). Creator: UnknownPicture of Edward Winslow, Governor of Plymouth Colony, in Puritan dress, 1644, (1937). Edward Winslow (1595-1655) Separatist who traveled on the Mayflower in 1620. Leader at Plymouth Colony
Gretry, (1741-1813), c1830. Creator: Francois-Seraphin DelpechGretry, (1741-1813), c1830. Andre Gretry (1741-1813) composer from Belgium who took French nationality and is most famous for his operas comiques. From " Lith de Delpech".[Delpech, Paris]
John Wesley, c1766, (1936). Creator: Nathaniel HoneJohn Wesley, c1766, (1936). Portrait of John Wesley (1703-1791) English cleric, theologian and evangelist by Nathaniel Hone (1718-1784). Oil on canvas
Retrato de Hans Imhoff, (Portrait of Hans Imhoff), 1521, (c1934). Artist: Albrecht DurerRetrato de Hans Imhoff, (Portrait of Hans Imhoff), 1521, (c1934). Portrait of a merchant, possibly Hans Imhoff, by German painter, printmaker and theorist of the German Renaissance, Albrecht Durer
Le General Berthier, late 18th century, (1913). Artist: Pierre Michel AlixLe General Berthier, late 18th century, (1913). Louis Alexandre Berthier, (1753-1815), French general. After Antoine-Jean Gros (1771-1835). From French Colour-Prints of the XVIII Century
Pope Leo X (1475-1521), born Giovanni di Lorenzo de Medici, c1830
Nicolas Fouquet, Superintendent of Finances in France under Louis XIV, 1898. Artist: Gustave DemoulinNicolas Fouquet, Superintendent of Finances in France under Louis XIV, 1898. A print from Les Francais Illustres, by Gustave Demoulin, Hachette, Paris, 1898
Celtic stone figure with torc and boar relief, Euffigneux, France
St Bernard mountain rescue dogs with flasks of brandy on their collars, c1880. The dogs were named for St Bernard of Menthon (923-1008) who built two mountain rest houses (hospices) in the Alps
A Devout Native; A Ride Round the Valley of Mexico, 1875. Creator: Frederick A. LyonsA Devout Native; A Ride Round the Valley of Mexico, 1875. [Indigenous man carrying a crucifix]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates
Needhams Polishing Paste, 1886. Creator: UnknownNeedhams Polishing Paste, 1886. From " The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"
Judge E. T. Chambers of Md. between 1855 and 1865. Creator: UnknownJudge E.T. Chambers of Maryland, between 1855 and 1865
Judge Ira Harris, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: UnknownJudge Ira Harris, between 1855 and 1865
Judge Bonney, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: UnknownJudge Bonney, between 1855 and 1865
Judge Amosa Parker of N. Y. between 1855 and 1865. Creator: UnknownJudge Amosa Parker of New York, between 1855 and 1865
Judge Emmet of N. Y. between 1855 and 1865. Creator: UnknownJudge Emmet of New York, between 1855 and 1865
Judge A. D. Smith, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: UnknownJudge A.D. Smith, between 1855 and 1865
Belle Boyd, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: UnknownBelle Boyd, between 1855 and 1865. [Confederate spy in the American Civil War]
Judge J. M. Wayne, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: UnknownJudge J.M. Wayne, between 1855 and 1865
Rev. Kelsey, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: UnknownRev. Kelsey, between 1855 and 1865
