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Sennutem ploughing with cattle, Ancient Egyptian tomb painting, New Kingdom (1550-1069 BC). Detail of a wall painting from the Tomb of Sennutem (Sennedjem) near Deir el-Medina, the Workers Village
Karl Marx, 19th century German political, social and economic theoristKarl Marx, German political, 19th century social and economic theorist. The father of modern communism, Marx (1818-1883) believed that the downfall of capitalism by revolution
The Irish Vampire, 1885. Artist: John TennielThe Irish Vampire, 1885. The Irish National League, with the face of Charles Stewart Parnell (1846-1891), shown as a vampire preying on Ireland. Cartoon from Punch. (London, 24 October 1885)
The Irish Ogre Fattening on the Finest Pisantry, 1843. Daniel O Connell (1775-1847) The Liberator, leader of the Repeal (of union with Britain) movement, shown growing fat on his supporters
Dante and Virgil beset by demons on their passage through the eighth circle, 1861. Artist: Gustave DoreDante and Virgil beset by demons on their passage through the eighth circle, 1861. Italian poet Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) was a great admirer of Virgil, and in his Divina Commedia (Divine Comedy)
The Magnificat, c1890. The Virgin Mary accepting the role that God has chosen for her, and saying My soul doth magnify the Lord. Illustration from The Life of our Lord Jesus Christ by JJ Tissot
Copernican (heliocentric / Sun-centred) system of the Universe, 1708Copernican (heliocentric/Sun-centred) system of the Universe, 1761. Illustration showing ecliptic and the orbit of the Earth and the planets
Egyptian cosmos. The Goddess Nut bending to form the sky. Papyrus copy based on late Egyptian temple at Denderah
Balaams Ass, c1790-1834. Balaam, Old Testament prophet and diviner, was ordered by Balak, King of the Moabites, to curse the Israelites
Mustafa Kemal Ataturk (1881-1938), Turkish statesman. Ataturk was leader of the Turkish nationalist movement from 1909. He was responsible for the modernisation of Turkey as a secular Islamic state
Comet of 66 AD (Halley) over Jerusalem, 1666. The English astronomer, Edmond Halley (1656-1742) was the first to suggest that appearances of bright comets every 76 years were in fact sightings of
Dick Turpin (1706-1739), English robber and highwayman, 19th century. Dick Turpin is the subject of many romantic stories, especially his ride to York on his mare Black Bess
Deborah, Hebrew prophetess and judge, 1866. Artist: Gustave DoreDeborah, Hebrew prophetess and judge. According to the Bible, Deborah delivered her people from Jabin, King of Canaan and his general Sisera. Here she is singing her song of triumph
Adam and Eve with their sons, Cain and Abel, resting in the wilderness, c1860Adam and Eve with their sons Cain and Abel, resting in the wilderness, c1860. Adam and Eve were banished from the Garden of Eden after being tempted by the Serpent to eat the forbidden fruit of
Hatshepsut, Queen of Egypt, presenting an offering to the god HorusHatshepsut, Queen of Egypt, presenting an offering to the falcon-headed god Horus. Hatshepsut is always shown as a male although she was a queen. From the temple complex at Medinet Habu, Egypt
The Ten Avatars or Incarnations of Vishnu, c1880. Vishnu, one of gods of the Hindu Trinity (Trimurti) in his ten incarnations or avatars
John Alcock (1892-1919) and Arthur Whitten Brown (1886-1948), British aviators, 1919. Alcock and Brown made the first non-stop transatlantic flight on 14 June 1919
Countess Augusta Ada Lovelace (1815-1852), English mathematician and writer. Artist: Margaret CarpenterCountess Augusta Ada Lovelace (1815-1852), English mathematician and writer. The daughter of Byron and friend of Charles Babbage, she devised the programme for Babbages analytical Engine
Bissell carpet sweeper, American, 1887. This type of carpet sweeper was invented by Melville and Anna Bissell in 1876. As it is pushed along
Medal commemorating the building of the Britannia Tubular Bridge, North Wales, c1850. The Britannia Tubular Bridge was designed by Robert Stephenson (1803-1859)
Daltons table of atomic symbols, 1835. A table of atomic symbols from a lecture delivered by the English chemist John Dalton (1766-1844) at the Manchester Mechanics Institution, 19 October 1835
Prince Charming and the Sleeping Beauty, 1912. Artist: Leonard Raven-HillPrince Charming and the Sleeping Beauty, 1912. Prince Charming, representing Sir Edward Grey (lst Viscount of Fallodon) British Foreign Secretary 1905-1916 prepares to wake the sleeping figure of
Balloon leaving from Gare du Nord, Paris, Franco-Prussian War, 1870Balloon Ville d Orleans after leaving Gare du Nord at night 24 November 1870, during siege of Paris during Franco-Prussian War
Victor Emmanuel II knocking on the door of Naples, 1861. Artist: John TennielVictor Emmanuel II knocking on the door of Naples, 1861. Victor Emmanuel became the first king of Italy from February 1861
9-branched candelabra used in Judaism at Hannukah. Photograph
Baptism of the Grand Duchess Tatiana, daughter of Nicholas II of Russia, 1897. From Le Petit Journal, Paris, 11 October 1897
Water Baby being examined by Richard Owen and T. H. Huxley. Artist: Edward Linley SambourneWater Baby being examined by Richard Owen and T.H. Huxley. Tom, a run-away chimney sweeps boy, who falls into river and becomes a Water Baby, being examined by Richard Owen (left) and T.H. Huxley
Admiral Togo visiting Russian Admiral Rozhestvensky in hospital, Russo-Japanese War, 1904-5Admiral Togo, victor of the Battle of the Sea of Japan, visiting the defeated Russian Admiral Rozhestvensky in hospital. Russo-Japanese War, 1904-5
Alaric I king of Visigoths entering Athens, (395) c1920. Leader of gothic auxiliaries of Theodosius I, Emperor of the East. Illustration
Map of Canaan divided into the twelve tribes of Israel, c1830Map of Canaan divided into the twelve tribes of Israel, 1830. Map of Canaan divided into the territories of the Twelve Tribes of Israel as described in the Bible, Numbers 23:54. Engraving c1830
Scene from Little Red Riding Hood, 1900. Artist: Tom BrowneScene from Little Red Riding Hood, 1900. This fairy tale, common to Germany, Sweden and France appears in Histoires ou Contes du temps passe (Tales of Times Past) by Charles Perrault, Paris 1697
Seven Plagues of Egypt, 1866. Artist: Gustave DoreSeven Plagues of Egypt, 1866. The Angel of the Lord, sword in hand, leaving mothers lamenting the death of their first born. From the Bible (Exodus)
St Elizabeth of Hungary, St Catherine of Alexandria and St Rosalie of Padua, 1470-1500. Artist: Master of Saint GuduleSt Elizabeth of Hungary, St Catherine of Alexandria and St Rosalie of Padua, 1470-1500. Left to right: St Elizabeth of Hungary (1207-1231); St Catherine of Alexandria (d307)
May Day 1920. Artist: Nicolas KotcherguineMay Day 1920. On the ruins of capitalism the fraternity of peasants and workers marches against the peoples of the world
Afternoon Tea, 1886. Three young ladies in white dresses and straw bonnets take tea on the lawn in a walled garden with a wide herbaceous border. Chromolithograph after Kate Greenaway
Odin and Brunhilde. Act 3 from Richard Wagners (1813-1883) opera The Valkyrie
Caricature of George Frideric Handel (1685-1759), 1754. German Baroque composer Handel portrayed as a pig, a Charming Brute
Sir Edward Elgar, (1857-1934), English composer, early 20th century. Born at Broadheath near Worcester, Elgar was appointed Master of the Kings Musick in 1924
Baines, The Leeds Mercury, Instructing Young England, 1847. Edward Baines (1800-1890), English journalist, economist and politician was editor of the newspaper, the Leeds Mercury
Freya (Frigg) goddess of love in Scandinavian mythology, driving her chariot pulled by catsFreya (Frigg) goddess of love in Scandinavian mythology, wife of Wotan (Odin), driving her chariot pulled by cats. Friday is named for her
The dandy horse, c1818. The dandy or hobby horse was the forerunner of the bicycle and was invented by Baron von Drais in France in 1817
St Louis of Gonzaga, Italian saint and protector of young students, 19th century. Also known as St Aloysius, St Louis of Gonzaga (1568-1591) in priests robes
Giuseppe Garibaldi, Italian patriot, c1864. Garibaldi (1807-1882) was involved in the Young Italy movement and after a failed uprising in Piedmont in 1834 he fled first to France
Illustration from the travels of the legendary English knight Sir John Mandeville, c1372. The central figures carry symbols of Christs passion, a cross
Adam and Eve expelled from the Garden of EdenAdam and Eve: expelled from the Garden of Eden. From Armenian Evangelistery
Entry of Alexander the Great into Babylon, 331 BC, (18th century). Artist: Johann Georg PlatzerEntry of Alexander the Great into Babylon, 331 BC, (18th century). The city of Babylon (now in modern-day Iraq) surrenders to Alexander the Great (356-323 BC)
Icon of Mary the Mother of God, Russian, 17th century. The main picture of the Virgin and Child is surrounded by 21 illustrations of her life and of people praying before her image
St Joseph and Jesus, his son, walking hand-in-hand, 18th century