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The Lorelei, 1904. Creator: Frederick Childe HassamThe Lorelei, 1904. Named after the siren in the German poet Heinrich Heine's "Die Lorelei" (1827). In the poem, the Lorelei
Tintagel on the Cornish Coast, 1879. Creator: William Trost RichardsTintagel on the Cornish Coast, 1879
Burning the Farm of a Treacherous Burgher, 1901. Creator: Richard Caton Woodville IIBurning the Farm of a Treacherous Burgher, 1901. During Peace talks of February 1901, Kitchner declared he would stop his troops burning farms if Louis Botha instructed the Boers to stop using them
The Sacrifice of Polyxena, 1776. Creator: Giovanni DavidThe Sacrifice of Polyxena, 1776. King Priams daughter Polyxena is sacrificed for her betrayal of Achilles after her brothers shot a poisoned arrow in his heel
The Betrayal, c. 1480. Creator: Israhel van MeckenemThe Betrayal, c. 1480
Joseph being sold into slavery by his brothers, who sit around a well dividing up the coins, 1730-39
Vortigern King of Britain espouses Rowena a Saxon Lady... mid 18th century. Creator: UnknownVortigern King of Britain espouses Rowena a Saxon Lady, which occasioned the Settlement of the Saxons in Britain, mid 18th century. King Vortigern offers wine to Rowena at al fresco wedding feast
The Remorse of Judas, 1866, (c1930). Creator: Edward ArmitageThe Remorse of Judas, 1866, (c1930). Biblical scene: Judas tries to give back the thirty pieces of silver he was paid to betray Christ. Painting in the Tate Gallery, London
Lo! he exclaimed, lo Dis!, c1890. Creator: Gustave Doré" Lo!" he exclaimed, " lo Dis!: and lo! the place, where thou hast need to arm thy heart with strength", c1890
The Earl of Northumberland at High Mass in the Chapel at Conway castle, 19th CenturyThe Earl of Northumberland at High Mass in the Chapel at Conway castle taking his treacherous and fatal oath, facsimile copy from Le Prinse et mort du Roy Richart by Jean Creton reprinted 19th
Talbot and the Countess of Auvergne, 1875, (c1915). Artist: William Quiller OrchardsonTalbot and the Countess of Auvergne, 1875, (c1915). From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]
Treachery of the Cherokees, 18th century (c1880). A print from Cassells History of the United States, by Edmund Ollier, Volume II, Cassell Petter and Galpin, London, c1880
Mutinous Sepoys dividing spoils, 1857, (c1860). Scene during the period of East India Company rule. Illustration from The History of the Indian Mutiny, by Charles Ball, Volume IV
Larcia accuses St Denis, 1317. Larcia, a pagan, denounced the saint and his companions, and was later converted. Manuscript illustration from a work on the life of St Denis (died c258 AD)
The murder of Etienne Marcel, 1358, (mid-15th century). Artist: Loyset LiedetThe murder of Etienne Marcel, 1358, (mid-15th century). Marcel was about to open the gates of Paris to the king of Navarres armed bands, but Jean Maillart prevented him
Wooden portal of Hylestad church, showing Sigurd roasting the dragons heart while Regin sleeps. He learns of Regins treachery from the birds, who he can now understand, and kills Regin