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Be not amaz d dear Mother, it is indeed your daughter Anne, 1770. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century
Smugglers Alarmed, 18th century. Artist: W ClerkSmugglers Alarmed, 18th century. One man watches through the keyhole, another loads a pistol and a third hides contraband. High customs duties meant that smuggling was rife
Episodes of the Life of Famous Painters: Hans Holbein, (c1900). The queen and her lady-in-waiting wish to be painted in Greek costume by Holbein (1497-1543), without being recognised
Shirley Temple, American actress, 1934-1935. Shirley Temple was a huge box office draw as a child actress in the 1930s. She retired from film acting in 1949
Speak! Speak!, 1895, (1912). Artist: John Everett MillaisSpeak! Speak!, 1895, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings, with an introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, Cassell and Company, (London, New York, Toronto, 1912)
He stood there holding the magic sword in his hand, (1905). Artist: As ForrestHe stood there holding the magic sword in his hand, (1905). Mythical event where the young Arthur pulls the sword out of the stone, watched by Uther Pendragon and the wizard Merlin
Abrahams Sacrifice of Isaac, c1615-c1620. Artist: Giovanni Battista CaraccioloAbrahams Sacrifice of Isaac, c1615-c1620. God ordered Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac as a test of his faith (Genesis, XXII: 1-13)
Unexpected Return, c1884-c1888. Artist: Il ya RepinUnexpected Return, c1884-c1888. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow
The Captured Kiss, late 18th century. Artist: Jean-Honore FragonardThe Captured Kiss, late 18th century. Fragonard, Jean Honore (1732-1806). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg
Feast in the House of Simon the Pharisee, between 1618 and 1620. Artist: Peter Paul RubensFeast in the House of Simon the Pharisee, between 1618 and 1620. Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg
Illustration from the poem Hudibras, by Samuel Butler, 1726. Artist: William HogarthIllustration from the poem Hudibras, by Samuel Butler, 1726. Hudibras is a satrical poem about the various factions involved in the English Civil War
Abraham Sacrificing Isaac, 1635. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van RijnAbraham Sacrificing Isaac, 1635. God ordered Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac as a test of his faith (Genesis, XXII: 1-13)
Mothers Day, Sunday 30th May 1943, 1943. Artist: PhiliMothers Day, Sunday 30th May 1943, 1943. Propaganda poster of the Vichy Government, 1943
Surprise attack by Russian cavalry on the road to Port Arthur, Russo-Japanese War, 1904. The Russo-Japanese War arose due to the two countries conflicting territorial ambitions in East Asia
Terrible explosion at Satory, France, 1902. Satory, south of Versailles, is the site of a military camp. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 10th August 1902
Hot air baloons crossing the Sahara desert, 1903. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 25th January 1903
The Surprise, 1891. Artist: F MeaulleThe Surprise, 1891. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 7th March 1891
The First Laurels, 1891. Artist: Henri CainThe First Laurels, 1891. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 5th May 1891
Susanna and the Elders, c1614. Artist: Peter Paul RubensSusanna and the Elders, c1614
Diana and her Nymphs Surprised by the Fauns, 1638-1640. Artist: Peter Paul RubensDiana and her Nymphs Surprised by the Fauns, 1638-1640. Located at the Prado, Madrid, Spain
The conquest of the air at the Ambigu-Comique, 1900. A print from La Vie au Grand Air, 2nd December 1900
Four Courtiers, c1514-1557. Artist: Jacopo PontormoFour Courtiers, c1514-1557
Thanks, vintage French postcard, c1900
Head of a Lansquenet, c1545-1569. Artist: Pieter Bruegel the ElderHead of a Lansquenet, c1545-1569. From the collection of the Musee Fabre, Montpellier, France
Angel summoning the shepherds to the Nativity, 16th century. The Angel, messenger of God, floating on a cloud from which come shafts of holy light
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
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
The Abduction of Europa, 17th century. Artist: Hendrick van MinderhoutThe Abduction of Europa, 17th century
Ecstasy of Saint Francis of Paula, 18th century. Artist: Giovanni Battista TiepoloEcstasy of Saint Francis of Paula, 18th century. St Francis of Paula (1416-1507) was the founder of the Order of Minims. From the Church San Benedetto, Venice, Italy
Bacchus and Ariadne, 1523-1525. Artist: TitianBacchus and Ariadne, 1523-1525. From the National Gallery, London
Appearance of Christ to the Virgin, 1531. Artist: Garcia FernandesAppearance of Christ to the Virgin, 1531. Central panel from a triptych. From the Museu Nacional de Machado de Castro, Portugal
David and Jonathan, 1642. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van RijnDavid and Jonathan, 1642
In Battersea Park, 1911. An example of Darwinism in everday life. A nursemaid wheeling Master Jones, son of a famous cricketer, in his pram in Battersea Park, London
Guillaume Francois Rouelle, 18th century French chemist, 1874. Antoine Lavoisiers teacher and Professor (demonstrateur) at the Jardin du Roi, Paris
Scene from Jules Vernes From the Earth to the Moon, 1865. Splash down! The space travellers touching down in the sea after their trip to the Moon
Ha, Ha! You Must Learn to Love Me, 1873. Cartoon from Punch London 1873, telling the British public that they must learn to love canned meat from Australia
Bronze Figurine of Bear, used in Shamans Ritual, Perm Region, RussiaBronze Figurine of Bear, used in Shamans Ritual. Perm Region, Russia
Roman theater mask from the Baths of Diocletian, c3rd century. The Baths of Diocletian were public baths in Rome, in what is now Italy
Mr Jorrockss Bath, 1845. Mr Jorrocks, having retired early very drunk, goes sleepwalking during a violent dream and falls in Lord Bambers swimming pool from where he is rescued by other house guests
The Dead Drummer, 1840. Artist: George CruikshankThe Dead Drummer, 1840. A legend of Salisbury Plain. From The Ingoldsby Legends by Thomas Ingoldsby (Richard Barham). (London, 1840)
Scene from Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, 1871. Artist: George CruikshankScene from Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, 1871. Oliver Twist causes a sensation in the childrens ward of the workhouse by asking for a second helping of porridge
Angel bringing a letter from God to Christiana, c1850. Angel named Secret bringing a letter from the Merciful One to Christiana, inviting her and her children to join Christian in his, Gods presence
Attack on the British encampment at Tweefontein, South Africa, Boer War, 1901 (1902)Attack on the British encampment at Tweefontein, South Africa, Boer War, 1901(1902). Boer forces under General de Wet surprised an encampment of British soldiers at Tweefontein on 25 December 1901
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
The assassination of Alexander I, King of Yugoslavia, Marseilles, France, 9 October 1934. Alexander I (1888-1934) ruled as King of the Serbs, Croats and Slovenes from 1921-1929
Wax models of Peary and Cook, polar explorers, at Madame Tussauds, London, 1909Wax models of Peary and Cook, polar explorers, at Madame Tussaud s, London, 1909. American explorer Robert E Peary claimed he had reached the North Pole in 1909 at his third attempt
Assassination of William McKinley, 25th president of the USA, 1901Assassination of William McKinley, 25th President of the USA, 1901. On 6th September 1901, McKinley (1843-1901) President of the USA from 1896, was shot by Leon Czolgosz (1873-1901), an anarchist
Hamlet seeing his fathers ghost on the battlements of Elsinore Castle. Artist: Robert DudleyHamlet seeing his fathers ghost on the battlements of Elsinore Castle. From the Shakespeare play, Hamlet, Act l, Sc. IV. Chromolithograph illustration by Robert Dudley (fl.1858-93)