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The Return of the Prodigal Son, c1668. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van RijnThe Return of the Prodigal Son, c1668
Cardinal Richelieu at the Siege of La Rochelle, 1628 (early 20th century). Armand Jean Duplessis, Duc de Richelieu (1585-1642), French prelate and statesman
The Battle of San Romano, 1432 (c1435-1440). Artist: Paolo UccelloThe Battle of San Romano, 1432 (c1435-1440). The Battle of San Romano was fought between the armies of Siena and Florence
Cognoscenti in a Room hung with Pictures, c1620. In the left foreground men round a table under an open casement window with leaded lights examine books, prints and scientific instruments
Battle at the Porte St Denis, 28th July, 1830, Paris. Artist: Hippolyte LecomteBattle at the Porte St Denis, 28th July, 1830, Paris. Fighting between the people and royalist troops during the French Revolution of July 1830. From the Musee Carnavalet, Paris
Saints Paraskeve, Gregory the Theologian, John Chrysostom and Basil the Great, early 15th century. From the Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia
Battle of the Little Big Horn, Montana, USA, 25-26 June 1876, (c1900). Retreat of US 7th Cavalry battalions under Major Marcus Reno. Also known as Custers last stand
Baptism of Jesus by St John the Baptist, 1305. Artist: Simeon ArtchichetskiBaptism of Jesus by St John the Baptist, 1305. After an Armenian Evangelistary, a book containing parts of the Christian Gospels which was used during the liturgy
The Baptism of Jesus by St John the Baptist, c1334. Artist: Vardan Lorets iThe Baptism of Jesus by St John the Baptist, c1334
French Revolution 1789: anti-clericalism. Anti-clerical caricature on the confiscation of the wealth of the Church
World War 2: Free French propaganda poster c1942-1944World War 2: Free French propaganda poster c1942-44. The poster contains the Cross of Lorraine, the Free French symbol, and shows the French army fighting for France
Jesus performing miracles, 1394. Artist: RotakesJesus performing miracles, 1394. Jesus curing the man possessed of a devil (top) and raising Lazarus, brother of Martha and Mary, after four days (bottom)
Portrait of William Merritt Chase, American impressionist painter, c1910. From the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA
Louis XVI received by the new Mayor of ParisLouis XVI is received by the new Mayor of Paris, Jean Sylvain Bailly, July 17 1789 (19th/early 20th century)
Actors as Sumurai, 18th century. Artist: ShunshoActors as Sumurai, 18th century
Driving Home the Cows, 1881. Artist: Edward Mitchell BannisterDriving Home the Cows, 1881. From the National Museum of American Art, USA
St Charles of Borromeo, 16th century Italian priest, 19th century. St Charles of Borromeo (1538-1584), the Patron Saint of Bologna, was an important figure in the counter-Reformation
Study for Une Baignade, 1883. Artist: Georges-Pierre SeuratStudy for Une Baignade, 1883. From the Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh
Napoleon, c1895. Artist: Henri de Toulouse-LautrecNapoleon, c1895. From the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris
Chekhov and Tolstoy, late 19th century. Anton Chekhov (1860-1904) Russian writer, left, with Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) Russian writer, philosopher and mystic
Alexander the Great (356-323 BC), 18th century. Persian manuscript in Islamic style illustrating the12th century Persian poem Book of Alexander the Great (Eskandar-nameh) by Nezami
Execution of Louis XVI, 1793
The Knight of the Cart (Sir Lancelot), 1344. From Le roman of Lancelot du Lac (The Story of Lancelot of the Lake), based on the tale of Arthurian legend by Chretien de Troyes (active 1160-1191)
World War 2: De Gaulle with exiled French government in Algeria, 1943. Charles De Gaulle (1890-1970), French General (centre), with members of the French government in exile in Algeria, November 1943
Ouvriers du Batiment ( Construction Workers ), c1911. Artist: Theophile Alexandre SteinlenOuvriers du Batiment ( Construction Workers ), c1911. From the Musee d Orsay, Paris
The Martyrdom of Saint Ignatius, 16th century. Ignatius of Antioch (dc107), Bishop of Antioch, was sentenced to death under Trajan, taken to Rome and killed by lions in the Colosseum
Prise de la Porte St Denis le 28th Juillet 1830, Revolution of 1830, ParisPrise de la Porte St. Denis le 28th Juillet 1830, Revolution of 1830, Paris. The battle at Porte St Denis, between the people and a royal battalion
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, 19th century. Artist: JJ SchellerJohann Wolfgang von Goethe, 19th century. Goethe (1749-1832) German poet, dramatist and scientist, with his secretary
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
Charles II Processing from the Tower of London to Westminster, 22 April 1661
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
Battle of Bouvines, 27 July 1214 (1827). Artist: Horace VernetBattle of Bouvines, 27 July 1214 (1827). The battle was a victory for the French King Philip Augustus against the allied troops of England, Flanders and the Holy Roman Empire
Memories of the trip from Paris to Cadiz - Alexandre Dumas (Pere) in Spain, 1830. From the Musee Renan Scheffer, Paris
The Tribute Money, 1560-1568. Artist: TitianThe Tribute Money, 1560-1568. Christ, in a red robe with a blue cloak, is asked by a Pharisee if it is right to pay taxes to the Romans
Christ Appearing to Saint Peter on the Appian Way, 1601-1602. Artist: Annibale CarracciChrist Appearing to Saint Peter on the Appian Way, 1601-1602. The legend is that during Neros persecution of the Christians St Peter fled from Rome
Beginning of the Battle of the Little Big Horn, Montana, USA, 25 June 1876, (c1900). Also known as Custers last stand. The Plains Indians defeated the US 7th Cavalry under General Custer
The Seat of Justice in the Parlement of Paris, 1723. Artist: Nicolas LancretThe Seat of Justice in the Parlement of Paris, 1723. From the Musee du Louvre, Paris, France
A Young Man, c1460. Artist: Cosme TuraA Young Man, c1460. From the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA
Battle of Castillon, 1453 (19th century). Artist: Charles Philippe Auguste LariviereBattle of Castillon, 1453 (19th century). A battle in the Hundred Years War in which the French and Breton army defeated the English under John Talbot, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury
Naples, 19th century. Artist: Landelot-Theodore Turpin de CrisseNaples, 19th century. Vesuvius looms menacingly in the background. From the Musee Baron Martin de Gray, France
Smoker in front of a Fire, 17th century. Artist: David Teniers IISmoker in front of a Fire, 17th century
Rene Savary, Duke of Rovigo, early 19th century. Artist: Robert LefevreRene Savary, Duke of Rovigo. A general and diplomatist, Savary (1774-1883) distinguished himself in the Napoleonic Wars. From the Chateau de Versailles, France
Bacchus, 1560. Artist: Valerio di Simone CioliBacchus, 1560. Statue in the Boboli Gardens, Florence, Italy. It shows Pietro Barbino, Cosimo Is court dwarf, as Bacchus, riding a tortoise
Bela III founding the Cistercian monastery at Szentgotthard in 1183 (1795-1796). Bela III (1148-1196) was King of Hungary from 1172. From the Hungarian National Gallery
The Legend of Saint Romuald, 16th century. From the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow, Russia
Altarpiece of St Vincent, 1460. Artist: Nuno GoncalvesAltarpiece of St Vincent, 1460. Panel of the Relic (right side), Panel of the Knights (left side). From the Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga, Lisbon, Portugal
Altarpiece of Saint Vincent, 1460. Artist: Nuno GoncalvesAltarpiece of Saint Vincent, 1460. Panel of the Frades (right side), Panel of the Fishing (left side). From the Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga, Lisbon, Portugal
The assembly of the Sorbonne declare Henry III deposed, January 1589
Hercules and Diomede, c mid 16th century (?). Artist: Vicenzo di Raffaello de RossiHercules and Diomede, c mid 16th century (?). From the Room of the 500, Palazzo Vecchio, Florence, Italy
Two Actors in a Play, 1700-1705. Torii School, Japan. From a private collection
Christopher Columbus landing in America, c1760(?)-1770. Artist: Jean Robert AngoChristopher Columbus landing in America, c1760(?)-1770. Piece taken from the collection of paintings of the Baillif of Breteuil in 1770
Scene from the life of Hannibal, 18th century. Artist: Claudio Francesco BeaumontScene from the life of Hannibal, 18th century. From a private collection
David and Jonathan, 1642. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van RijnDavid and Jonathan, 1642
Haman Recognizes His Fate, c1665. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van RijnHaman Recognizes His Fate, c1665
The Parable of the Labourers in the Vineyard, 1637. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van RijnThe Parable of the Labourers in the Vineyard, 1637. From the Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg, Russia
Christ Drives the Money-Changers from the Temple, 1626. From the Pushkin Museum of Fine Art, Moscow
Alexander Cuts the Gordian Knot, late 18th/early 19th century. From the Ecole des Beaux-Arts, Paris
Alexander the Great Restoring the Throne Usurped by Abdolomino, 17th century. From a private collection
Farceurs, 1670. French and Italian characters from the Comedia del Arte. The Captain is 5th from left, Harlequin 6th from left
The Martyrdom of St Sebastian, 16th century. Artist: Gregorio LopezThe Martyrdom of St Sebastian, 16th century. Sebastian was born in Gaul and was a member of the Emperor Diocletians Praetorian Guard. As a Christian he was sentenced to be executed by archers
Scene from a story of chivalry, c1400. An armoured knight converses with a blind man standing between two soldiers. On the right the knights groom or page holds a cloak and sword and a dog on a lead
Costume design for classical figures, 16th century. Artist: Giuseppe ArcimboldiCostume design for classical figures, 16th century. Top left: Marcus Tullius Cicero (106-43 BC), Roman orator and statesman. Top right: Euclid (active 300 BC), Greek mathematician
Detail from the altarpiece of St Anthony, 16th century. Two soldiers walking through the landscape. Detail from the central panel of the triptych. From the Church of St Nicholas, Tallinn, Estonia
Napoleon arriving on St Helena, 1815. Napoleon Bonaparte (Napoleon I) (1769-1821), Emperor of France 1804-1815
Napoleons funeral cortege, St Helena, 1821 (1826). The body of Napoleon Bonaparte (Napoleon I) (1769-1821), Emperor of France 1804-1815, being borne to the open grave by British soldiers
Louis XVI at the Bar of the National Convention, December 26th 1792 (1796)
The Emperor Napoleon I during the French Campaign, 1814. Napoleon Bonaparte (Napoleon I) (1769-1821), Emperor of France 1804-1815
The Ghost of Napoleon on St Helena, c1825. Allegorical print of Napoleons tomb on St Helena, with the figure of Napoleon watching as a laurel wreath is laid on the stone
Convoi d lsabeau de Baviere, 19th century. Artist: Jean TruchotConvoi d lsabeau de Baviere, 19th century
Henry II of France and Anne du Bourg, 10 June 1559 (19th/early 20th century)
Portrait of a Young Man, c1880. Artist: Fritz Karl Hermann von UhdePortrait of a Young Man, c1880
The Procession of the Trojan Horse into Troy, c1760. Artist: Giovanni Battista TiepoloThe Procession of the Trojan Horse into Troy, c1760. From the National Gallery, London
Execution of Jean Desmartes, 1383 (19th / early 20th century). Artist: Jean-Paul LaurensExecution of Jean Desmartes, 1383 (19th/early 20th century). Jean Desmartes and eleven notables are decapitated after the revolt of the maillotins in Paris. From the Hotel de Ville, Paris, France
Allegory of Prudence, c1565-1570. Artist: TitianAllegory of Prudence, c1565-1570. The triple-headed beast - wolf, lion and dog - is a symbol of prudence. From the National Gallery, London
Portrait of a gentleman in Italy, 1630. Artist: Wolfgang HeimbachPortrait of a gentleman in Italy, 1630. From the Musee du Louvre, Paris
Funeral rites for Bertrand Duguesclin, Constable of France, late19th/early 20th century. From the Musee des Beaux Arts, Dunkerque, France
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
The Oath of the Tennis Court (unfinished), detail, 1791-1792. Artist: Jacques-Louis DavidThe Oath of the Tennis Court (unfinished), detail, 1791-1792. From the Musee National du Chateau de Versailles, France
Five Bathers, c1875-1877. Artist: Paul CezanneFive Bathers, c1875-1877. From the Musee d Orsay, Paris
The Men of the Inquisition, 1889. Artist: Jean-Paul LaurensThe Men of the Inquisition, 1889. From the Musee d Arts et d Archeologie, Moulins, France
Florence, View from the Boboli Gardens, 1835-1840. Artist: Jean-Baptiste-Camille CorotFlorence, View from the Boboli Gardens, 1835-1840. From the Musee du Louvre, Paris
The Oath of the Rutli, 1778-1781. Artist: Henry FuseliThe Oath of the Rutli, 1778-1781
Rug Merchant, 19th / 20th century. Artist: Frederico BartoliniRug Merchant, 19th/20th century. From a private collection