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Abbot Elfnoth, 1020-1050, (1910). A 19th-century depiction after an 11th-century manuscript, showing Abbot Elfnoth (died 980 AD) presenting his book of prayer to St Augustine
Mercury Giving the Child Bacchus to the Nymphs of Nysa, 1638. Artist: Laurent de la HyreMercury Giving the Child Bacchus to the Nymphs of Nysa, 1638. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg
The Oath of the Horatii, 1791. Artist: Armand Charles CaraffeThe Oath of the Horatii, 1791. According to the Roman historian Livy, the Horatii were three Roman brothers who agreed to fight the Curiatii, three brothers from Alba Longa
Saint Martin and a Beggar, 1596. Artist: Bartholomeus SprangerSaint Martin and a Beggar, 1596. Spranger, Bartholomeus (1546-1611). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow
Saint Martin and a Beggar, early 16th century. Artist: Giulio RomanoSaint Martin and a Beggar early 16th century. Giulio Romano (1499-1546). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow
Composition, 1885. Artist: Andrei Osipovich KarelinComposition, 1885. Found in the collection of the State M Gorky Memorial Museum, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
Alms, c1870-c1875. Artist: Andrei Osipovich KarelinAlms, c1870-c1875. Found in the collection of the State Museum of History, Moscow
The Londons Lord mayor gives has Mr Loubet a gold box, 1903. Emile Francois Loubet (1838-1929) was a French politician and the 7th President of France
The Queen of Madagascar Ranavalo arrives in Paris, 1901. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 16th June 1901
The President of the French Republic visiting Brittany, 1896. Felix Faure (1841-1899) was President of France from 1895 until his death. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 23rd August 1896
Handing-over of the collier de Saint Andre to the President of the Republic, 1895. Artist: Henri MeyerHanding-over of the collier de Saint Andre to the President of the Republic, 1895. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 30th June 1895
Presentation of the colours, Sathonay-Camp, 1895. Artist: Oswaldo TofaniPresentation of the colours, Sathonay-Camp, 1895. The camp was visited in 1895 by President Felix Faure, Minister of War General Zurlinden
The Hova army, Madagascar, 1895. Artist: F MeaulleThe Hova army, Madagascar, 1895. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 19th May 1895
The Wooing of the Princess Royal, 1850s, (1888). Emperor Frederick III presents an engagement ring to Victoria, Princess Royal, daughter of Queen Victoria. They were married in 1858
The Queen distributing the Crimea Medal, Horseguards Parade, London, c1850s, (1888). Queen Victoria awarding medals to soldiers who fought in the Crimean War
Children receiving New Years gifts, 1894. Artist: Oswaldo TofaniChildren receiving New Years gifts, 1894. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 1st January 1894
The Shepherds Gift, or The Nest, 1892. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 14th May 1892
The First Laurels, 1891. Artist: Henri CainThe First Laurels, 1891. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 5th May 1891
Meleager presents to Atalanta the head of the Callydonian Boar, 1774. Artist: W WalkerMeleager presents to Atalanta the head of the Callydonian Boar, 1774. A plate from The Copper-Plate Magazine or A Monthly Treasure, London, 1774
La Nourriture, (Food), 1615. Artist: Leonard GaultierLa Nourriture, (Food), 1615. In Greek mythology, the centaurs are a race of creatures composed part human and part horse. A plate from Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates
Queen Victoria Presenting a Bible in the Audience Chamber at Windsor, c1861. Artist: Thomas Jones BarkerQueen Victoria Presenting a Bible in the Audience Chamber at Windsor, c1861
Woman with a Child in a Pantry, c1660. Artist: Pieter de HoochWoman with a Child in a Pantry, c1660. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
Distribution of Dates in a Cemetery in Cairo, 1881. Artist: Wilhelm GentzDistribution of Dates in a Cemetery in Cairo, 1881. Published in L Egypt by Gaston Maspero, 1881
The Potato Eaters, 1885. Artist: Vincent van GoghThe Potato Eaters, 1885. From the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam
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 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
Kublai Khan paying for purchases, c1280s, (early 15th century). Artist: Master of BoucicautKublai Khan paying for purchases, c1260s, (early 15th century). Marco Polo (1254-1324) Venetian traveller and merchant, left Venice with his father and uncle in 1271
Kublai Khan gives the Polos their passport, c1280s, (early 15th century). Artist: Master of BoucicautKublai Khan gives the Polos their passport, c1265-1269, (early 15th century). Marco Polo (1254-1324) Venetian traveller and merchant, left Venice with his father and uncle in 1271
Legend of Saint Roch, 16th century. Artist: Bernaert van OrleyLegend of Saint Roch, 16th century
Charlemagne gives relics to the Chapel at Aix, stained glass, Chartres Cathedral, France, c1225. Detail from the Charlemagne Window
Adoration of the Magi, 1507. Artist: Hans BaldungAdoration of the Magi, 1507. From the Staatliche Museen, Berlin
Epiphany, late 14th / early 15th century. Artist: Taddeo di BartoloEpiphany, late 14th/early 15th century
Alexander the Great Restoring the Throne Usurped by Abdolomino, 17th century. Artist: Bernardo StrozziAlexander the Great Restoring the Throne Usurped by Abdolomino, 17th century. From a private collection
Centre panel of the Ortenberg Altarpiece, c1410-1420. Artist: Master of the Ortenberg AltarCentre panel of the Ortenberg Altarpiece, c1410-1420. The Virgin and Child surrounded by Saints Anne, Elizabeth, Mary Cleophas, Mary Salome, Agnes (with Lamb), Barbara (with Castle)
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)
Early Christian Sarcophagus, 5th centuryEarly Christian Sarcophagus, now in the Basilica of S. Apollinare in Classe. It depicts Christ giving a scroll (the symbol of authority over the church) to St Peter, 5th century
Relief of Amun-Ra giving life to Rameses II, Temple of Rameses II, Luxor, Egypt, c1250 BCRelief of Amun-Ra giving life to Rameses II, The Ramesseum, Temple of Rameses II, Luxor, Egypt, c1250 BC. Amun-Ra holds the Ankh symbol for life
Immediate help, 1899. Artist: Oswaldo TofaniImmediate help, 1899. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 17th December 1899
The Spainsh Queen giving a speech, Spanish-American War, 1898. Artist: F MeaulleThe Spainsh Queen giving a speech, Spanish-American War, 1898. The Spanish-American War was a conflict between the Kingdom of Spain
General Boitard, Oran, northwestern Algeria, 1898. Artist: Oswaldo TofaniGeneral Boitard, Oran, northwestern Algeria, 1898. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 30th January 1898
Adam and Eve ( The Temptation of Adam ), c1520. Artist: Master of LucretiaAdam and Eve ( The Temptation of Adam ), c1520. Eve offers Adam the apple of the Tree of Knowledge while the serpent, coiled round a tree, looks on. Adam and Eve are naked but each clutches a fig leaf
Vaccination at the Val de Grace Hospital in Paris, c1900. Artist: Alfred TouchemolinVaccination at the Val de Grace Hospital in Paris, c1900. From the Musee du Val de Grace, Paris
Roman wall-painting of Io being received by IsisRoman wall-painting of Io (note the cows horns) being received by Isis (with snake), from the Ekklesiasterion (the great hall on the west side) of the temple of Isis at Pompeii
George Wishart, 16th century Scottish reformer and martyr, mid 19th century. Wishart (c1513-1546) on his way to trial before Archbishop Beaton, giving his purse to a beggar
Canadian troops about to leave for the Boer War, 1900. Mary, Countess of Minto, wife of the Governor General of Canada, presenting colours to Herchmers Horse
The Beggars. n. d. Creator: UnknownThe Beggars.n.d
The Beggars, ca. 1509. Creator: Lucas van LeydenThe Beggars, ca. 1509
Soldiers Giving Drink to Christ, ca. 1512. Creator: Lucas van LeydenSoldiers Giving Drink to Christ, ca. 1512