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Noli Me Tangere, c1514. Artist: TitianNoli Me Tangere, c1514. Saint Mary Magdalene encounters Christ after his resurrection. From the National Gallery, London
The New Jerusalem, c1900. Christ, who has redeemed the world through his Crucifixion, waits at the entrance to The New Jerusalem to welcome the saved
The Angel Standing in the Sun, 1846. Artist: JMW TurnerThe Angel Standing in the Sun, 1846. The Archangel Michael with flaming sword on Judgement Day. From Tate Britain, London
The Laying in the Tomb ( The Deposition / The Entombment ), 1602-16044. Artist: Michelangelo CaravaggioThe Laying in the Tomb ( The Deposition / The Entombment ), 1602-1604. Mary of Clopas with her arms raised; Mary Magdalene with bowed head; Nicodemus grasps the legs of the dead Christ
Le Coup de Lance, 1620. Artist: Peter Paul RubensLe Coup de Lance, 1620. At the Crucifixion the soldier pierces Christs side to make sure he is dead. At bottom right, the Virgin Mary and St John the Apostle turn aside in despair
A landscape with wood; Diana offers a hare to a nymph; Silenus and Ceres in foreground, c1614. Artist: Abraham GovaertsA landscape with wood; Diana offers a hare to a nymph; Silenus and Ceres in foreground, c1614. From a private collection
Madonna and Child between St Francis and St John the Evangelist, c1320s. Artist: Pietro LorenzettiMadonna and Child between St Francis and St John the Evangelist, c1320s. St Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) is bearing the stigmata on his left hand, while St John carries a book
Christ Appearing to His Mother, c1440. Artist: Rogier Van der WeydenChrist Appearing to His Mother, c1496. The scene on the right panel of the Miraflores Altarpiece is the only one in this altarpiece that illustrates two events at once
A Rape in the Stone Age, 1888. Artist: Paul Joseph JaminA Rape in the Stone Age, 1888. From the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Reims, France
Blind Mans Buff, played in Athelhampton Hall, c1600s. Creator: Joseph Nash (1809-78)Blind Mans Buff, played in Athelhampton Hall, c. 1600s, from Architecture of the Middle Ages, published 1838 (colour lithograph)
Autumn, Negro Servant. Creator: John Collet (c. 1725-80) afterAutumn, Negro Servant, (colour lithograph)
Le Carreau des Halles, Paris, 1880. Artist: Gilbert Victor GabrielLe Carreau des Halles, Paris, 1880. Busy scene in Les Halles, the central market of Paris. From the Musee des Beaux Arts, Le Havre, France
Venus and Adonis, 1553. Artist: TitianVenus and Adonis, 1553. From the Museo del Prado, Madrid, Spain
The Excommunication of Robert the Pious, 1875. Artist: Jean-Paul LaurensThe Excommunication of Robert the Pious, 1875. Nicknamed the Pious, Robert II (972-1031) was King of France from 996. He was temporarily excommunicated by Pope Gregory V
Lovers in an Upstairs Room, from The Poem of the Pillow, 1788. Artist: Kitagawa UtamaroLovers in an Upstairs Room, from The Poem of the Pillow, 1788. From the British Museum, London
Painting, title unknown, mid 19th century. Artist: Jean Pierre Alexandre AntignaPainting, title unknown, mid 19th century
The Garden of Eden, c1580. Artist: Jacob de BackerThe Garden of Eden, c1580. From the Groeninge Museum, Bruges, Belgium
Saint Anne with the Christ Child, the Virgin, and Saint John the Baptist, c1511. Artist: Hans BaldungSaint Anne with the Christ Child, the Virgin, and Saint John the Baptist, c1511. From the Washington National Gallery of Art, USA
Jupiter Beguiled by Juno, 18th / early 19th century. Artist: James BarryJupiter Beguiled by Juno, 18th/early 19th century. From the Sheffield Art Gallery, Sheffield
The Departure, 19th / early 20th century. Artist: James TissotThe Departure, 19th/early 20th century. From a private collection
Christs Passion, detail from the altarpiece of St Antony, 16th century. Depiction of the Deposition and Entombment. From the Church of St Nicholas, Tallinn, Estonia
The Virgin and Christ surrounded by Angels, 12th century. Stained glass window from Chartres Cathedral, France
The Good Samaritan Window, Chartres Cathedral, France, 13th century. God warning Adam and Eve not to eat the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge
Sarah Presenting Hagar to Abraham, late 17th / early 18th century. Artist: Adriaen van der WerffSarah Presenting Hagar to Abraham, late 17th/early 18th century. From the Musee du Louvre, Paris, France
Ulysses Lands on the Isle of Calypso, 1737. Artist: Pierre Charles TremolieresUlysses Lands on the Isle of Calypso, 1737. From the Musee Fabre, Montpellier, France
A Celebration for the Birth of the French Heir apparent, 1781 (1783). Artist: Philibert Louis DebucourtA Celebration for the Birth of the French Heir apparent, 1781 (1783). From the Musee Carnavalet, Paris
Transport of Prostitutes to the Salpetriere, c1760-1770. Artist: Etienne JeauratTransport of Prostitutes to the Salpetriere, c1760-1770. From the Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France
Paris altarpiece, 15th century. Christ crucified (centre) with the Virgin Mary and St John the Apostle on the left and right of the cross
Christ on the Cross between the two Thieves, 17th century. Artist: Frans Francken IIChrist on the Cross between the two Thieves, 17th century. At the foot of the cross are the Virgin Mary with St John the Apostle (left) and Mary Magdalene and Mary the wife of Cleophas (right)
The Entombment, 1450s. Artist: Dieric BoutsThe Entombment, 1450s. Christs body is being lowered into the tomb. The group includes the Virgin Mary, holding Christs wrist, and the other three Marys who were present at the Crucifixion
Baptism of Jesus and the Raising of Lazarus, 1336. Artist: Sargis PidsakBaptism of Jesus and the Raising of Lazarus, 1336. In the top of the image Jesus is being baptised by his cousin St John the Baptist
The Adoration of the Trinity (The Landauer Altarpiece), 1511. Artist: Albrecht DurerThe Adoration of the Trinity (The Landauer Altarpiece), 1511. This picture shows the Holy Trinity in glory, worshipped by all the saints
The Deposition from the Cross, 1443-1445. Artist: Agnolo BronzinoThe Deposition from the Cross, 1443-1445. The Virgin Mary, surrounded by supporters, cradles the body of Christ in her lap. The crown of thorns has fallen from his head and lies on the ground (left)
The Potato Eaters, 1885. Artist: Vincent van GoghThe Potato Eaters, 1885. From the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam
The Death of Napoleon the Great, 5 May 1821, 1825. Napoleon Bonaparte (Napoleon I) (1769-1821), Emperor of France 1804-1815
Christ on the Cross, c1480. The Virgin Mary and her supporters cluster drooping in grief to the left of the cross, while the soldiers and executioners stand up straight on the right
Crucifixion, 16th century. Artist: Gaudenzio FerrariCrucifixion, 16th century. Fresco in the Basilica of St Mary of the Graces, Milan, Italy
Crucifixion, 1500. Artist: DionisyCrucifixion, 1500. From the Tretiakov Gallery, Moscow
Crucifixion, early 16th century. Artist: Gerard DavidCrucifixion, early 16th century. From the Metropolitan Museum, New York
The Deposition from the Cross, c1268. Artist: T oros RoslinThe Deposition from the Cross, c1268. Two figures hold the body of Christ as a third removes the nails from the feet to free it fully from he cross
World War 2: Liberation of Paris, 1944. French civilians celebrating the Liberation and holding banners saying Vive la Republique and Vive de Gaulle
The Abduction of Rebecca, 1858. Artist: Eugene DelacroixThe Abduction of Rebecca, 1858. Scene from Sir Walter Scotts Ivanhoe. From the Musee du Louvre, Paris
Count de la Forest with his Wife and Daughter, 1804. Artist: Andre Vincent FrancoisCount de la Forest with his Wife and Daughter, 1804. From the Staatliche Kunsthalle, Karlsruhe, Germany
The 14th of July 1880, late19th / early 20th century. Artist: Alfred RollThe 14th of July 1880, late19th/early 20th century. From the Musee du Petit Palais, Paris
Paris, view of the Pont Royal, Quai Voltaire, 1812. Artist: CW EckersbergParis, view of the Pont Royal, Quai Voltaire, 1812. From the Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark
The Assumption of the Virgin, c1475-1476. Artist: Francesco BotticiniThe Assumption of the Virgin, c1475-1476. In the foreground the Apostles group around the Virgins tomb full of Madonna lilies
The Adoration of the Kings, c1470. Artist: Filippino LippiThe Adoration of the Kings, c1470. The three Kings from the East, Melchior, Gaspar and Balthazar, present their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrhh to the infant Jesus
Algiers and Louis Philippe, French Revolution of 1830. On 26th July, 1830, the Polignac ministry, strongly reactionary in its tendencies
Chapel of the Carmelites, Paris, 1783. Above the altar, an angel reveals the Sacred Heart pierced with a sword (representing God the Son)
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
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
Lamentation over Christ, early 16th century. Artist: Gerard DavidLamentation over Christ, early 16th century. The Virgin Mary kisses the head of the dead Christ whose forehead shows the wounds inflicted by the crown of thorns
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
Holy Family with Saint Nicholas of Tolentino, 1515-1530. Artist: Lodovico MazzoliniHoly Family with Saint Nicholas of Tolentino, 1515-1530. St Nicholas kneels in front of the infant Jesus who is eating cherries, the fruit of Paradise, which have been given to him by St Joseph
Spanish dancers, mid 19th century. Dancers in traditional costume and using castanets are accompanied by guitar and violin players
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
Noli me tangere ( Do Not Touch Me ), 17th century. Artist: Jan Breughel the YoungerNoli me tangere ( Do Not Touch Me ), 17th century. Mary Magdalene, the first to see the risen Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane. From a Private collection
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
Paris, 1900. Artist: Jean Francois RaffaelliParis, 1900. From the Musee des Beaux Arts, Le Havre, France
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
Doubting Thomas, 1634. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van RijnDoubting Thomas, 1634. Picture illustrating episode related in the in St Johns Gospel (Ch20, vs19-29) where the Apostle Thomas puts his hand in the wound in the risen Saviours side as he doubts what
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)
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
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
Napoleons Column, Place du Chatelet, Paris, 19th century. Below the column commemorating Napoleons victories, the water carriers fill their buckets at the fountain
Christ Nailed to the Cross, c1481. Artist: Gerard DavidChrist Nailed to the Cross, c1481. From the National Gallery, London
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
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
View of the Salute from the Entrance of the Grand Canal, Venice, c1727-1728. Artist: CanalettoView of the Salute from the Entrance of the Grand Canal, Venice, c1727-1728. From the Collection Kaufman
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
