St. Luke, seated on a cloud with an open book in both hands, a bull lying at his feet, from a series of the four evangelists after Agostino Veneziano, which are in turn after Giulio Romano, after 1518
The Muses, 1893. Artist: Maurice DenisThe Muses, 1893. Found in the collection of the Musee d Orsay, Paris, France
Marie Leczinska, (1703-1768) Queen of France, 1909Marie Leczinska, (1703-1768). Was the longest serving queen consort of France. She was a daughter of King Stanislaw Leszczynski (1677)
My Aim is Your Heart (valentine), 1840 / 49. Creator: John WindsorMy Aim is Your Heart (valentine), 1840/49
The Open Book, 1861. Creator: James Abbott McNeill WhistlerThe Open Book, 1861
Hocus Pocus-or Conjurors Raising the Wind, October 1, 1814. Creator: Charles WilliamsHocus Pocus-or Conjurors Raising the Wind, October 1, 1814
Saint John the Evangelist, ca. 1596. Creator: Bartholomeus SprangerSaint John the Evangelist, ca. 1596
Portrait of Simon-Nicolas-Henri Linguet, 1773. Creators: Augustin de Saint-AubinPortrait of Simon-Nicolas-Henri Linguet, 1773
Temperance, from The Seven Virtues. Creator: UnknownTemperance, from The Seven Virtues. After Hendrick Goltzius. After Jacob Matham
The Virgin reading with the infant Christ; woman seated in profile facing left an... caThe Virgin reading with the infant Christ; woman seated in profile facing left and reading with an arm around a child who looks out toward the viewer, ca. 1515-1600
Still life with a Book, late 19th or 20th century. Artist: Johannes HanschStill life with a Book, late 19th or 20th century. Found in the collection of the State M Ciurlionis Art Museum, Kaunas
Catherine of Braganza. Queen of Charles the Second, (c1826). Creator: Samuel FreemanCatherine of Braganza. Queen of Charles the Second, (c1826). Portrait of Catherine of Braganza (1638-1705), queen consort of King Charles II of England
The little man had seated himself in the centre of the circle upon the large skull, pubThe little man had seated himself in the centre of the circle upon the large skull, from The Ingoldsby Legends, pub. 1907 (colour lithograph), 1907. Mrs Botherbys Story; The Leech of Folkestone
The Marquis De Pompadour, 1758, (c1915). Artist: Francois BoucherThe Marquis De Pompadour, 1758, (c1915). Held by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]
Madonna of the Magnificat, 1481. Artist: Sandro BotticelliMadonna of the Magnificat, 1481. Painting held The Uffizi Gallery, Florence. From The Outline of Art, edited by Sir William Orpen. [George Newnes Limited, London, c1924]
The Modern Dance of Death, c1895. Artist: Joseph Kaspar SattlerThe Modern Dance of Death, c1895. From The Studio Volume 4. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1894]
The Vision of The Seven Candlesticks from the Apocalypse, 1498, (1936). Artist: Albrecht DurerThe Vision of The Seven Candlesticks from the Apocalypse, 1498, (1936). The Vision of The Seven Candlesticks from the Apocalypse or The Revelations of St. John the Divine
Die Offenbarung Johannis, 1511, (1936). Artist: Albrecht DurerDie Offenbarung Johannis, 1511, (1936). A print from Durer, Und Seine Zeit, by Wilhelm Waetzoldt, Grosse Phaidon Ausgabe, 1936
Landscape with St Jerome, 16th century, (1937). Artist: Cornelis CortLandscape with St Jerome, 16th century, (1937). A print from Titian Paintings and Drawings, introduction by Hans Tietze, Phaidon Press, Vienna, 1937
Joris van Zelle, c1519, (1927)Artist: Bernaert van OrleyJoris van Zelle, c1519, (1927). Found in the collection of the Musees Royaux des Beaux-Arts, Brussels. A print from Flemish and Belgian art 1300-1900
Charlotte Princess Royal, Duchess of Wurtemberg, 19th century
The Misers, c1480-1530 (1843). Artist: J JacksonThe Misers, c1480-1530 (1843). An engraving from The Art-Union Scrap Book, Henry G Bohn, London, 1843
Catherine of Braganza, Queen of Charles II, 1833. Artist:s FreemanCatherine of Braganza, Queen of Charles II, 1833
Marie-Josephe of Saxony, Dauphine of France. A plate from Galrie Histque de Versailles
Virgin and Child with Saints Dominicus and Thomas Aquinas, 1424-1430. Artist: Fra AngelicoVirgin and Child with Saints Dominicus and Thomas Aquinas, 1424-1430. Angelico, Fra Giovanni, da Fiesole (ca. 1400-1455). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg
Musicians, 1530s-1540s. Old MasterMusicians, 1530s-1540s. Master of the Female Half-Lengths (First half of 16th cen.). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg
Portrait of a Scholar, 1631. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van RijnPortrait of a Scholar, 1631. Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg
Saint Godelieve, c1485-1529. Artist: Jan ProvoostSaint Godelieve, c1485-1529
Morphiamania, 1891. Artist: Henri MeyerMorphiamania, 1891. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 21st February 1891
Younger Person Reading, 1906. Artist: Charles GuerinYounger Person Reading, 1906. As an admirer of Monet and Renoir, Charles Francois Prosper Guerin took the technique of the Impressionists and applied it in his own style
Four Courtiers, c1514-1557. Artist: Jacopo PontormoFour Courtiers, c1514-1557
St Thomas de Villeneuve, 1597. Artist: Juan De JuanesSt Thomas de Villeneuve, 1597
Khosne Ahmed el-Bordeyny, 19th century. Artist: Emile Prisse D AvennesKhosne Ahmed el-Bordeyny, 19th century
The more beautiful book, French Postcard, c1900. Private collection
All that charms the children French Postcard, c1900All that charms the children, gives pleasure to the parents, French Postcard, c1900. Private collection
Education of the Virgin, c1773. Artist: Jean-Honore FragonardEducation of the Virgin, c1773
The Virgin and Child with Saints, 1460 s. Artist: Dieric BoutsThe Virgin and Child with Saints, 1460 s. Saint Peter and Saint Paul with the Virgin and Christ as a child, National Gallery, London
The Annunciation, 1465-1470. Artist: Dieric BoutsThe Annunciation, 1465-1470. Light heralds the Saviour, the dove signals the presence of the Holy Spirit, Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, Portugal
The Devout Profession, 1799. Artist: Francisco GoyaThe Devout Profession, 1799. Plate 70 of Los caprichos. Los Caprichos were published in 1799 at a time of social repression and economic crisis in Spain
As far back as his Grandfather, 1799. Artist: Francisco GoyaAs far back as his Grandfather, 1799. Plate 39 of Los caprichos. Los Caprichos were published in 1799 at a time of social repression
Virgin and Child, detail, 16th century. A hand holds open an illuminated devotional book with clasps and fore-edge gilt. In the background a traveller fills his water bottle in a stream
The Oath of the Emperor, 2nd December 1804, 19th century