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Chapel of the Carmelites, Paris, 1783. Above the altar, an angel reveals the Sacred Heart pierced with a sword (representing God the Son)
Youth in a Black Cap, 1666. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van RijnYouth in a Black Cap, 1666. From the Nelson Atkins Museum, Kansas City, USA
Absinthe / Victor Hugo, c1895-1900. Artist: Guillaume ApollinaireAbsinthe/Victor Hugo, c1895-1900. Sketch and text for a Guignol puppet scene. From a private collection
The Game Dealer, 16th century. Artist: Pieter AertsenThe Game Dealer, 16th century. From the Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg, Russia
Popular festivities, mid 19th century. A young couple dance round a garlanded pole (Maypole) while a second couple wait outside the inn to take their turn
Mond Crucifixion, c1530. Artist: RaphaelMond Crucifixion (Altarpiece: The Crucified Christ with the Virgin Mary, Saints and Angels ), c1530. The Virgin Mary and St John the Apostle stand on either side of the cross
The Carmelite Nuns in the Warming Hall, mid 18th century. Artist: Charles GuillotThe Carmelite Nuns in the Warming Hall, mid 18th century. From the Musee d Art et d Histoire, St Denis, France
Pieta of Saint-Germain-des-Pres, c1500. The scene is the deposition of the cross. The Virgin Mary supports the body of Christ on her lap. Behind her is St John the Apostle
The Powerful Hand, 19th century. Popular French religious print showing a hand with a nail wound (stigmata), Jesus, the all-seeing eye of God, and holy justice represented by the balance and the sword
Jesus on the Road to Calvary, late 15th / early 16th century. Artist: Michael SittowJesus on the Road to Calvary, late 15th/early 16th century. Jesus, wearing the crown of thorns carrying his cross, urged on by a soldier. From the Pushkin Museum of Fine Art, Moscow
Vertumnus - Rudolf II, c1590. Artist: Giuseppe ArcimboldiVertumnus - Rudolf II, c1590. Rudolph II (1552-1612), Holy Roman Emperor from 1576, as Vertumnus, ancient Roman god of seasons who presided over gardens and orchards
Tennis Court Oath, June 20 1789, Paris (1791). Artist: Jacques-Louis DavidTennis Court Oath, June 20 1789, Paris (1791). French Revolution: meeting of the States General where Deputies swore not to meet again until a Parliament had been formed
World War 2: De Gaulle greets Eisnhower, 1944World War 2: De Gaulle greets Eisenhower, 1944. General Charles de Gaulle (1890-1970) shaking hands with General Dwight Eisenhower (1890-1969) during a meeting with allied commanders in France
Christ Pantocrator, c1310-c1320. Image from the cupola of the Church of Christ in Chora (Kariye Museum), Istanbul, Turkey
Anastasis, fresco in the parekklesion of Church of Christ in Chora, c1310-c1320. Christ, surrounded by mandorla, helps Adam and Eve from their graves watched by St John the Baptist and David
The Adoration of the Magi, 15th century. Artist: Hugo van der GoesThe Adoration of the Magi, 15th century. The three Kings from the East, Melchior, Gaspar and Balthazar, present their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrhh to the infant Jesus
St Martins Dream, 14th century. Artist: Simone MartiniSt Martins Dream, 14th century. St Martin of Tours (c316-397), Hungarian-born soldier and saint. He gave half his coat to a beggar in Amiens on a winters night
The Presentation at the Temple and the Flight Into Egypt, 1394-1399. Artist: Melchior BroederlamThe Presentation at the Temple and the Flight Into Egypt, 1394-1399. Right-hand panel of an altar triptych from the Carthusian monastery, Dijon, France
The Raising of Lazarus, mid 15th century. Artist: Albert van OuwaterThe Raising of Lazarus, mid 15th century. Jesus raised Lazarus, brother of Martha and Mary (left) from the tomb after four days. The scene is set inside a church
View of the Tapis Vert in Versailles, 19th century. Artist: Fanny RobertView of the Tapis Vert in Versailles, 19th century. Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette are depicted in the foreground. From the Musee National du Chateau, Versailles, France
The Duc de Berry, later King Louis XVI, aged 15, c1769. Artist: Louis Michel van LooThe Duc de Berry, later King Louis XVI, aged 15, c1769. From the Musee National du Chateau, Versailles, France
Alexandre Lenoir, 1799. Artist: Pierre Maximilien DelafontaineAlexandre Lenoir, 1799. Originally an artist, Lenoir was actively involved in conserving Frances heritage from the ravages of the Revolution
The Glory of Louis XIV - Triumph of Time, 17th century. Artist: Baldassare FranceschiniThe Glory of Louis XIV - Triumph of Time, 17th century. From the Musee National du Chateau, Versailles, France
The Trinity, 14th century. Artist: Robert CampinThe Trinity, 14th century. The Father, Son and the Holy Ghost, represented by the dove on Christs shoulder. Left wing of a triptych. From the Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg, Russia
Doubting Thomas, c1268. Artist: T oros RoslinDoubting Thomas, c1268. The Disciple, Thomas, putting his hand into the lance wound in the side of the risen Jesus to make sure that the Saviour was real
Louis XIV Presenting Peace to Europe, early 18th century. Artist: Francois LemoyneLouis XIV Presenting Peace to Europe, early 18th century. Louis XIV (1638-1715), King of France from 1643, known as The Sun King (Le Roi Soleil)
Cardinal Richelieu, c1637, (18th century). Armand Jean Duplessis, Duc de Richelieu (1585-1642), French prelate and statesman
Sarcophagus with reclining couple, 6th century BC. From the Etruscan tombs at Ceveteri, Italy, now at the Musee du Louvre, Paris
The courageous action of Eustache de Saint-Pierre at the Siege of Calais, 1346. A scene from the 100 Years War, in which Edward III of England, having finally taken Calais
The Temple of Vesta at Tivoli, Rome, 1831. Artist: Landelot-Theodore Turpin de CrisseThe Temple of Vesta at Tivoli, Rome, 1831. From the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Angers, France
A Young Woman, 1569. Half-length portrait of a richly dressed young woman aged 21. From the Tate Gallery, London
Egyptian Chess Players, 1865. Artist: Sir Lawrence Alma-TademaEgyptian Chess Players, 1865. From a private collection
Deliverance of souls from Purgatory, 19th century. An angel is raising a released soul into the presence of the Virgin Mary and the Trinity of God the Father
Calvary, late 15th / early 16th century. Artist: Cornelius EngebrechtszCalvary, late 15th/early 16th century. Christ on the cross between the two thieves. From the Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg, Russia
The Madonna and Child with the Infant Baptist ( The Garvagh Madonna ), c1509-1510. Artist: RaphaelThe Madonna and Child with the Infant Baptist ( The Garvagh Madonna ), c1509-1510. Jesus takes a pink from the hand of John the Baptist clothed in an animal skin. From the National Gallery, London
Golgotha ( Calvary ), 16th century. Artist: Maerten van HeemskerckGolgotha ( Calvary ), 16th century. At the Crucifixion, the soldier pierces Christs side with a lance. In the right foreground the soldiers cast lots for Christs cloak
Carnival in the Streets of Paris, 1757. Artist: Etienne JeauratCarnival in the Streets of Paris, 1757. From the Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France
Memories of the trip from Paris to Cadiz - Alexandre Dumas (Pere) in Spain, 1830. Artist: Pierre Francois Eugene GiraudMemories of the trip from Paris to Cadiz - Alexandre Dumas (Pere) in Spain, 1830. From the Musee Renan Scheffer, Paris
Santa Rosa of Lima, 19th century. Born in Lima, Peru, of Spanish parents Santa Rosa (1586-1617) was the first canonized saint from the New World. French popular print
Joan of Arc, the Maid of Orleans, 15th century French patriot and martyr, 18th century. Joan (St Jeanne d Arc) (c1412-1431) in armour and carrying a sword
Napoleon on St Helena, 1815-1821 (1826). Napoleon Bonaparte (Napoleon I) (1769-1821), Emperor of France 1804-1815. Above his head is an eagle carrying a branch of laurel with the names of his famous
The Dead Christ Supported by Angels, 1465-1470. Artist: Giovanni BelliniThe Dead Christ Supported by Angels, 1465-1470. From the National Gallery, London
The Funeral at Ornans, 1850. Artist: Gustave CourbetThe Funeral at Ornans, 1850. This realistic representation of a simple country funeral, with the village priest leading the cortege to the open grave where the mourners are waiting
Jesus on the Mount of Olives, 16th century. Artist: Pieter Coecke van AelstJesus on the Mount of Olives, 16th century. From the Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg, Russia
The Raising of Lazarus, c1268. Artist: T oros RoslinThe Raising of Lazarus, c1268. Martha and Mary, sisters of Lazarus, kneel at Jesus feet as Lazarus is led from tomb in his shroud
Jesus raising Lazarus after four days, c1280Jesus raising Lazarus after four days c1280. Martha and Mary, sisters of Lazarus, kneel at Jesus feet. From an Armenian Evangelistary
World War 2: Liberation of France, 1944. Triumphal poster showing General De Gaulle watching the liberation of a war-damaged France
Altarpiece of the Moreel chantry, 1484. Artist: Hans MemlingAltarpiece of the Moreel chantry, 1484. In the centre St Christopher carries the Christ Child across the water. Also depicted are the Benedictine monk St Maurus (left)
