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Madonna and Child between St Francis and St John the Evangelist, c1320s. Artist: Pietro LorenzettiMadonna and Child between St Francis and St John the Evangelist, c1320s. St Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) is bearing the stigmata on his left hand, while St John carries a book
Presumed portrait of Beatrice Portinari, late 19th/20th century. Artist: Elisabeth SonrelPresumed portrait of Beatrice Portinari, late 19th/20th century. Beatrice Portinari (1266-1290) was a profound influence on the medieval Florentine poet Dante Alighieri (1265-1321)
The Death of Lucretia, 17th century. Artist: Guido CagnacciThe Death of Lucretia, 17th century. From the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lyon, France
The Madonna of the Meadow, c1500. Artist: Giovanni BelliniThe Madonna of the Meadow, c1500. In the foreground the Virgin Mary in a blue cloak looks down on Jesus sleeping in her lap
Jupiter Beguiled by Juno, 18th / early 19th century. Artist: James BarryJupiter Beguiled by Juno, 18th/early 19th century. From the Sheffield Art Gallery, Sheffield
The Sacrifice of Isaac, 1635. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van RijnThe Sacrifice of Isaac, 1635. God ordered Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac as a test of his faith (Genesis, XXII: 1-13)
The Judgement of Death, early 15th century. Artist: Master of the Rohan HoursThe Judgement of Death, early 15th century. A dead man comes face to face with his God. St Michael the Archangel is expelling Lucifer from Heaven (top left). From the Rohan Hours
The Entombment, 1450s. Artist: Dieric BoutsThe Entombment, 1450s. Christs body is being lowered into the tomb. The group includes the Virgin Mary, holding Christs wrist, and the other three Marys who were present at the Crucifixion
The Cholmondeley Sisters, 1600-1610. Double portrait of the sisters sitting in bed, each holding a baby. From the Tate Gallery, London
Piazzi Madonna ( Virgin and Child ), 1420-1430s. Artist: DonatelloPiazzi Madonna ( Virgin and Child ), 1420-1430s. From the Staatliche Museum, Berlin
Madonna and Child, 1230. Artist: Barone BerlinghierMadonna and Child, 1230. This image shows a strong Byzantine influence. From the Metropolitan Museum, New York
Ouvriers du Batiment ( Construction Workers ), c1911. Artist: Theophile Alexandre SteinlenOuvriers du Batiment ( Construction Workers ), c1911. From the Musee d Orsay, Paris
Absinthe / Victor Hugo, c1895-1900. Artist: Guillaume ApollinaireAbsinthe/Victor Hugo, c1895-1900. Sketch and text for a Guignol puppet scene. From a private collection
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
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
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
A Young Woman, 1569. Half-length portrait of a richly dressed young woman aged 21. From the Tate Gallery, London
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
The Dead Christ Supported by Angels, 1465-1470. Artist: Giovanni BelliniThe Dead Christ Supported by Angels, 1465-1470. From the National Gallery, London
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
Lulu, late 19th / early 20th century. Artist: Emile Antoine BourdelleLulu, late 19th/early 20th century. From a private collection
Two Actors in a Play, 1700-1705. Torii School, Japan. From a private collection
Actors as Sumurai, 18th century. Artist: ShunshoActors as Sumurai, 18th century
Annunciation (detail), 1516-1517. Artist: Jean BellegambeAnnunciation (detail), 1516-1517. From the Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg, Russia
Flirt, 1841. Artist: Miklos BarabasFlirt, 1841. From the Musee des Beaux Arts, Budapest
Portrait of an Old Woman, 17th century. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van RijnPortrait of an Old Woman, 17th century. From the Pushkin Museum of Fine Art, Moscow
Old Man Playing with Child, 1635-1640. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van RijnOld Man Playing with Child, 1635-1640. From the British Museum, London
Simon the Apostle, 17th century. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van RijnSimon the Apostle, 17th century. From the Kunsthaus, Zurich
Portrait of Rembrandts Brother, Andrien van Rijn ?, 1654. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van RijnPortrait of Rembrandts Brother, Andrien van Rijn (?), 1654. From the Pushkin Museum of Fine Art, Moscow, Russia
Portrait of an Old Woman, 1654. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van RijnPortrait of an Old Woman, 1654. From the Pushkin Museum of Fine Art, Moscow
Christ and the Woman of Samaria, 1659. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van RijnChrist and the Woman of Samaria, 1659
Young Woman with Earrings, 1657. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van RijnYoung Woman with Earrings, 1657
Haman Recognizes His Fate, c1665. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van RijnHaman Recognizes His Fate, c1665
Portrait of Baertje Martens, 1649. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van RijnPortrait of Baertje Martens, 1649
Assuerus, Haman and Esther, 1660. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van RijnAssuerus, Haman and Esther, 1660. From the Pushkin Museum of Fine Art, Moscow
Christ Drives the Money-Changers from the Temple, 1626. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van RijnChrist Drives the Money-Changers from the Temple, 1626. From the Pushkin Museum of Fine Art, Moscow
Madame Corot, Mother of the Artist, c1845. Artist: Jean-Baptiste-Camille CorotMadame Corot, Mother of the Artist, c1845. From the Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh
Alexander the Great Restoring the Throne Usurped by Abdolomino, 17th century. Artist: Bernardo StrozziAlexander the Great Restoring the Throne Usurped by Abdolomino, 17th century. From a private collection
Reine de joie ( Queen of Joy ), 1892. Artist: Henri de Toulouse-LautrecReine de joie ( Queen of Joy ), 1892. Reine de joie (Queen of Joy), a novel by Victor Joze is remembered today for Toulouse-Lautrecs poster and his cruel depiction of the books characters
Portrait of the Marquis of Marigny, 1755. Artist: Louis TocquePortrait of the Marquis of Marigny, 1755. The Marquis of Marigny was an architect and the brother of Madame de Pompadour. From Madame de Pompadours upper apartments, the Palace of Versailles
Jacob Fights the Angel, 1660. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van RijnJacob Fights the Angel, 1660. From the Gemaldegalerie, Staatliche Museen, Berlin
The Martyrdom of St Sebastian, 16th century. Artist: Gregorio LopezThe Martyrdom of St Sebastian, 16th century. Sebastian was born in Gaul and was a member of the Emperor Diocletians Praetorian Guard. As a Christian he was sentenced to be executed by archers
Virgin and Child with St Paul, c1450. The seated Virgin with the infant Jesus on her lap points to St Paul who holds a sword and a book
The Beheading of John the Baptist, c1630. The executioner holds up St Johns bleeding head for Salome to receive on a golden platter. From a Private collection
Madonna and Child, late 15th / early 16th century. Artist: BramantinoMadonna and Child, late 15th/early 16th century
Benito Mussolini, 1925. Mussolini (1883-1945), Italian Fascist dictator. From a private collection
The Eternal Father, early 16th century. God in glory surrounded by angels. Fresco in the Basilica of St Mary of the Graces, Milan, Italy
In the Moulin Rouge, 19th century. Artist: Henri de Toulouse-LautrecIn the Moulin Rouge, 19th century. From the collection of the Museum of Fine Art, Budapest, Hungary
