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Drawing of the Crucifixion, 1800. Creator: UnknownDrawing of the Crucifixion, 1800
Maffet Ledger: Two Indians with horses, ca. 1874-81. Creator: UnknownMaffet Ledger: Two Indians with horses, ca. 1874-81
The Antiquarys Last Will and Testament (The English Dance of Death, plate 2), April 1, 1814
The Antiquarys Last Will and Testament (from The English Dance of Death, vol. I, plate 2), 1816
Rustam Avenges His Own Impending Death, Folio 472r from the Shahnama... ca. 1525-30Rustam Avenges His Own Impending Death, Folio 472r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, ca. 1525-30
The Dream after the Ball. Creator: Hans MakartThe Dream after the Ball
Maharao Shatru Sal II (1866-89) Hunting a Tiger, ca. 1866-89. Creator: UnknownMaharao Shatru Sal II (1866-89) Hunting a Tiger, ca. 1866-89
Vishnu as Varaha, the Boar Avatar, Slays Banasur, A Demon General... ca.1800. Creator: UnknownVishnu as Varaha, the Boar Avatar, Slays Banasur, A Demon General: Page from an Unknown Manuscript, ca.1800. Varaha rides on Garuda and has just used his discus to behead a general riding in a chariot
The Crucifixion, 1481-82. Creator: Circle of the Housebook Master (German, active Middle Rhineland)The Crucifixion, 1481-82
Diana the Huntress. Creator: Giovanni Pietro RizzoliDiana the Huntress
A Matabele Raid in Mashonaland, 1900. Creator: William SmallA Matabele Raid in Mashonaland, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. I", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]
The Spirit That Clears the Way, 1922. Creator: UnknownThe Spirit That Clears the Way, 1922. Kailushen, " Spirit Who Clears Roads", a protector against ghosts and evil spirits. Sometimes called upon to protect those who travel dangerous roads
The Angel which redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads, c1840. Creator: George PresburyThe Angel which redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads, c1840. Biblical scene, from Genesis 48: 16: The Angel which redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads; and let my name be named on them
Group of Aboriginal Men, Queensland, Australia, 1901. Creator: UnknownGroup of Aboriginal Men, Queensland, Australia, 1901. From " Federated Australia". [The Werner Company, London, 1901]
Defeat of the Saxons by Arthur, c1890. Creator: UnknownDefeat of the Saxons by Arthur, c1890. King Arthur defeats the Saxons at the Battle of Mount Badon in late 5th or early 6th century. From " Cassells Illustrated History of England"
Canute Reproving the Flattery of his Courtiers, c1890. Creator: UnknownCanute Reproving the Flattery of his Courtiers, c1890. King Canute (c995-1035), explaining his humanity, the sea would not obey him. From " Cassells Illustrated History of England"
Incident in the Siege of Paris: Defending the Bridge and Tower, (845), 1890. Creator: UnknownIncident in the Siege of Paris: Defending the Bridge and Tower, (845) 1890. Vikings led by Ragnar Lodbrok, defeated Frankish king Charles the Bald and to sack and occupy Paris during Easter of 845
Investiture of Henry Jasomirgott as First Duke of Austria, (1156), 1890. Creator: UnknownInvestiture of Henry Jasomirgott as First Duke of Austria, (1156), 1890. Henry II, Duke of Austria (1112-177), of the House of Babenberg, was first Duke of Austria from 1156 until his death
Montezuma, 15191-1520, (1890). Creator: UnknownMontezuma, 1519-1520, (1890). Moctezuma II (1466-1520) ruler of Tenochtitlan, from 1502 to 1520 was killed during the initial stages of the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire
Entry of Belisarius into Rome, (536 AD), 1890. Creator: UnknownEntry of Belisarius into Rome, (536 AD), 1890. Flavius Belisarius (c500-565) a general of the Byzantine Empire, during the Gothic War entered Rome unopposed in late spring 536 AD
The English Passing The Somme, (1346), 1890. Creator: UnknownThe English Passing The Somme, (1346), 1890. Battle of Crecy (1346), during the Hundred Years War - the French under King Philip VI blockaded the River Somme trapping the English army led by King
Bannockburn: The Abbot of Inchaffray Blessing The Scots Before The Battle, (1314), 1890. Maurice of Inchaffray, chaplain at the Battle of Bannockburn
The Battle of Marston Moor, (2 July 1644), 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Battle of Marston Moor, (2 July 1644), 1890. The Battle of Marston Moor on 2 July 1644, during the First English Civil War
Masaniello Haranguing the Populace of Naples, (7 July 1647), 1890. Creator: UnknownMasaniello Haranguing the Populace of Naples, (7 July 1647), 1890. Masaniello (1622-1647) Italian fisherman who became leader of the revolt against the rule of Habsburg Spain in Naples
The Massacre of St. Bartholomew, (1572), 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Massacre of St. Bartholomew, (1572), 1890. In 1572 a wave of Catholic mob violence, directed against Huguenots during the French Wars of Religion
Napoleon Buonaparte, (1769-1821), 1816. Creator: UnknownNapoleon Buonaparte, (1769-1821), 1816. Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) French statesman, military leader, rose to prominence during the French Revolution
Emperor Otto the Great, (1936). Creator: UnknownEmperor Otto the Great, (1936). Kaiser Otto Der Grosse, 912-973 AD. King Otto I, Holy Roman Emperor, with the Holy Lance. The Lance, (also known as the Lance of Longinus, named after Saint Longinus)
The Battle of Marathon, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Battle of Marathon, 1890. Battle of Marathon in 490 BC was the first Persian invasion of Greece. Fought between the citizens of Athens and a Persian army under orders of Darius I
Soldiers, 1890. Creator: UnknownSoldiers, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol. I - Early and Greek History", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]
Cyrus and Croesus, 1890. Creator: UnknownCyrus and Croesus, 1890. Croesus, king of Lydia, reigned from 560 BC until his defeat by Persian king Cyrus the Great, founder of the Achaemenid empire in 546 BC
The Men of Jabesh Mourning Over the Grave of Saul and Jonathan, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Men of Jabesh Mourning Over the Grave of Saul and Jonathan, 1890. King Saul fell on his sword to avoid capture in the battle against the Philistines at Mount Gilboa
Procession of the Bull, 1890. Creator: UnknownProcession of the Bull, 1890. Archaeological excavations began in the ancient Assyrian city of Nimrud in 1845. Austen Henry Layards expedition transported a Lamassu with human head, body of a bull
Cambyes and Psammetichs, 1890. Creator: UnknownCambyes and Psammetichs, 1890. Cambyes II (c600BC- 559BC) king of Anshan in the Achaemenid dynasty defeats Psammeticus III, last Pharaoh of the 26th Dynasty of Egypt
Joan D Arc, the Maid of Orleans, 1821. Creator: R PageJoan D Arc, the Maid of Orleans, 1821. Portrait of St Joan (c1412-1431), French patriot and martyr. Claiming divine inspiration
The Spartans at Plataea, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Spartans at Plataea, 1890. The Battle of Plataea 479 BC, was the final land battle of the second Persian invasion of Greece
Pelopidas Leading the Thebans at the Battle of Leuctra, 1890. Creator: UnknownPelopidas Leading the Thebans at the Battle of Leuctra, 1890. Pelopidas, Theban statesman and general leading his troops to victory in the Battle of Leuctra, 371 BC between Boeotians led by Thebans
On the War Path - Atsina, 1908. Artist: John Andrew & SonOn the War Path - Atsina, 1908. A group of Native Americans of the Gros Ventre people of northern central Montana
Imperial Russian cavalry on the march, 1813. Artist: AnonymousImperial Russian cavalry on the march, 1813. From a private collection
Cossack at the battle, 1815. Artist: Vernet, Carle (1758-1836)Cossack at the battle, 1815. From a private collection
Sport in India - Smoking Wolves from their Earths, c1808, (1901). Creator: UnknownSport in India - Smoking Wolves from their Earths, c1808, (1901). British and Indian men hunting wolves: some throw spears
Exposition Russe Champ-De-Mars, 1895. Artist: Caran d Ache (1858-1909)Exposition Russe Champ-De-Mars, 1895. From a private collection
St. Matthias, mid-late 19th century. Creator: Wilhelm KandlerSt. Matthias, mid-late 19th century. Saint Matthias depicted with a spear. [Leighton Bros, London]
Battle of Hastings & Death of Harold, (19th century?). Creator: UnknownBattle of Hastings & Death of Harold, (19th century?). King Harold is shot in the eye with an arrow and killed. Illustration of a section from the Bayeux Tapestry
A Representation of a grand Shooting Match by the London Archers in the year 1583, (c1800). Crowds watch an archery display, with arrows being shot at a target
Crusaders Entering Constantinople, 1840, (1935). Creator: WF MansellCrusaders Entering Constantinople, 1840, (1935). An episode of the Fourth Crusade, in which the Crusaders abandoned their plan to invade Muslim Egypt and Jerusalem
Greenlander. Creator: UnknownGreenlander. An inuit hunting walrus in his kayak
Yumas, c1850s. Creator: Sarony, Major and KnappYumas, c1850s. Figure to the Left, Portrait of Leoch. Yuma Indians of Arizona, drawn by Arthur Carl Victor Schott for The United States and Mexican Boundary Survey (1848-1855)
The Emperor Henry II, The Holy (1002-1024), 1924. Creator: Herbert NorrisThe Emperor Henry II, The Holy (1002-1024), 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P