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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
Dona Antonia Ifenarrietta and Her Son, 1631. Artist: Diego VelasquezDona Antonia Ifenarrietta and Her Son, 1631. From the Museo del Prado, Madrid
The Carmelite Nuns in the Warming Hall, mid 18th century. Artist: Charles GuillotThe Carmelite Nuns in the Warming Hall, mid 18th century. From the Musee d Art et d Histoire, St Denis, France
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
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
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
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
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 Baptism of Jesus by St John the Baptist, c1334. Artist: Vardan Lorets iThe Baptism of Jesus by St John the Baptist, c1334. St John and Jesus, with his hand lifted in blessing with three fingers raised
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
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
Charles II Processing from the Tower of London to Westminster, 22 April 1661. Artist: Dirck StoopCharles II Processing from the Tower of London to Westminster, 22 April 1661. Charles II (1630-1685), King of England and Scotland from 1660, eldest son of Charles I (1600-1649)
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
The Trinity, 14th century. Artist: Robert CampinThe Trinity, 14th century. The Father, Son and the Holy Ghost, represented by the dove on Christs shoulder. Left wing of a triptych. From the Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg, Russia
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
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
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
The Madonna and Child with the Infant Baptist ( The Garvagh Madonna ), c1509-1510. Artist: RaphaelThe Madonna and Child with the Infant Baptist ( The Garvagh Madonna ), c1509-1510. Jesus takes a pink from the hand of John the Baptist clothed in an animal skin. From the National Gallery, London
Carnival in the Streets of Paris, 1757. Artist: Etienne JeauratCarnival in the Streets of Paris, 1757. From the Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France
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. Artist: Pierre Francois Eugene GiraudMemories of the trip from Paris to Cadiz - Alexandre Dumas (Pere) in Spain, 1830. From the Musee Renan Scheffer, Paris
The Dead Christ Supported by Angels, 1465-1470. Artist: Giovanni BelliniThe Dead Christ Supported by Angels, 1465-1470. From the National Gallery, London
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
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
The Three Maries ( The Dead Christ Mourned ), c1604. Artist: Annibale CarracciThe Three Maries ( The Dead Christ Mourned ), c1604. The Virgin Mary, lamenting, holds the body of the dead Christ in her lap
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
Calvary, late 16th century. Artist: Pieter Piertsz the ElderCalvary, late 16th century. Christ on the cross between the two thieves. From the Republic of Latvia Museum of Foreign Art, Riga
Beginning of the Battle of the Little Big Horn, Montana, USA, 25 June 1876, (c1900). Artist: Amos Bad Heart BuffaloBeginning 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
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)
The Virgin and Child with Angels, 1512. Artist: Francesco dei TattiThe Virgin and Child with Angels, 1512. From the Musee des Beaux-Arts de Nancy, France
Madonna and Child, c1510. Artist: TitianMadonna and Child, c1510. From the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA
Virgin of Montserrat, Catalonia, Spain. This Black Madonna in the Benedictine Abbey of Montserrat is said to have been carved by St Luke
The Madonna in Majesty (Maesta), 1285-1286. Artist: CimabueThe Madonna in Majesty (Maesta), 1285-1286. From the Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Italy
Virgin of Humility, 15th century. Artist: Giovanni di PaoloVirgin of Humility, 15th century
Costume Moderne, 1910. Artist: Leon BakstCostume Moderne, 1910. Published in L Art Decoratif de Leon Bakst. (Paris, 1913). From a private collection