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Hector Berlioz, French Romantic composer, 1850. Artist: Gustave CourbetHector Berlioz, French Romantic composer, 1850. From the Musee d Orsay, Paris
St Jerome, late 16th-early 17th century. Artist: Louis FinsonSt Jerome, late 16th-early 17th century. Jerome, in the act of self-flagellation, gazes up in ecstasy into a shaft of light
Cleopatra testing poisons on those condemned to death, late 19th century. Artist: Sir Lawrence Alma-TademaCleopatra testing poisons on those condemned to death, late 19th century. The Ptolemaic dynasty in Egypt, which ended with Cleopatra VII (69-30 BC)
Pompeys Column, Alexandria 1798, 1798. Artist: Vivant DenonPompeys Column, Alexandria 1798, 1798. French soldiers viewing the column while another group of men fly a kite. From the Searight Collection, Victoria and Albert Museum, London
St Stephen Distributing Alms, mid 15th century. Artist: Fra AngelicoSt Stephen Distributing Alms, mid 15th century. St Stephen (dc35), a deacon of the early Christian church in Jerusalem, was found guilty of blasphemy by the Sanhedrin
The Stoning of St Stephen, mid 15th century. Artist: Fra AngelicoThe Stoning of St Stephen, mid 15th century. St Stephen (dc35), a deacon of the early Christian church in Jerusalem, was found guilty of blasphemy by the Sanhedrin
St Stephen Preaching (detail), mid 15th century. Artist: Fra AngelicoSt Stephen Preaching (detail), mid 15th century. St Stephen (dc35), a deacon of the early Christian church in Jerusalem, was found guilty of blasphemy by the Sanhedrin
Austrian Imperial Family, c1764. Empress Maria Teresa (1717-1780), Archduchess of Austria, Queen of Hungary and Bohemia (1740-1780) with husband Emperor Francis I (1708-1765)
The Legend of St Antony, c1450. St Anthony of Egypt (251-356), also known as Anthony Abbot, Egyptian hermit and monk, the father of Christian monasticism. From the Metropolitan Museum, New York
The Luncheon in the Conservatory, 1877. Artist: Louise AbbemaThe Luncheon in the Conservatory, 1877. Three generations of a prosperous family relax and talk at the end of an informal meal in their conservatory where the plants are as flourishing as their
Denis Diderot, 18th century French man of letters and encyclopaedist, c1755-1784. Artist: Jean-Honore FragonardDenis Diderot, 18th century French man of letters and encyclopaedist, c1755-1784. Diderot (1713-1784) was a prominent figure in the French Enlightenment
The Entombment, late 15th century. Russian icon showing Christs body, wrapped in a shroud, lying in the tomb. The Virgin Mary, Mary Magdalene and St John the Apostle lean over the body
Moon reflected in a lake, 17th century. Dutch School. From a private collection
Jesus Opens the Eyes of the Man born Blind, 1311. Artist: Duccio di BuoninsegnaJesus Opens the Eyes of the Man born Blind, 1311. From the National Gallery, London
Winter, 1563. Artist: Giuseppe ArcimboldiWinter, 1563. From the Four Seasons series. From the Gemaldegalerie, Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna
Fire, 1566. Artist: Giuseppe ArcimboldiFire, 1566. One of the four images in the Elements series. From the Gemaldegalerie, Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna
Earth, 1570. Artist: Giuseppe ArcimboldiEarth, 1570. One of the four images in the Elements series. From a private collection
Muslim warrior mounted on a camel, 13th century. Arab manuscript from the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris
Battle of Poitiers (1356), 1830. Artist: Eugene DelacroixBattle of Poitiers (1356), 1830. Also known as King John at the Battle of Poitiers. Engagement during the Hundred Years War (1337-1453) between England and France
Abraham preparing to sacrifice Isaac, 1587. To test the commitment of Abraham, God commanded him to make a human sacrifice of his son, Isaac
Perseus Holding up the Head of Medusa, 18th century. Artist: Francesco SolimenaPerseus Holding up the Head of Medusa, 18th century. Perseus, legendary Greek hero who slew Medusa, chief of the Gorgons. From the Department of Drawings, Musee du Louvre, Paris
Angel in Adoration, mid 15th century. Artist: Studio of Fra AngelicoAngel in Adoration, mid 15th century. From the Musee du Louvre, Paris
St Thomas Aquinas, mid 15th century. Artist: Fra AngelicoSt Thomas Aquinas, mid 15th century. St Thomas Aquinas (1226-1274), Italian scholastic philosopher, Christian theologian and member of the Dominican order
St Ambrose, mid 15th century. Artist: Fra AngelicoSt Ambrose, mid 15th century. Ambrose (339-397), Bishop of Milan, one of the four great Doctors of the Christian church. Fresco in the Chapel of Nicholas V, Vatican, Rome
St Laurence giving alms to the Poor (detail), mid 15th century. Artist: Fra AngelicoSt Laurence giving alms to the Poor (detail), mid 15th century. St Laurence (d258) saint and martyr, was Deacon of the Christian church in Rome
January, early 15th century. The man sitting at the table feasting is Janus, the two-faced Roman god, keeper of the gate of heaven, for whom the month is named
St Francis Receiving the Stigmata, late 15th-early 16th century. Artist: Francesco FranciaSt Francis Receiving the Stigmata, late 15th-early 16th century. It is said that St Francis received the stigmata, the marks of Christs wounds, while in an ecstasy of prayer in 1224
God the Father, 1545. God enthroned, hand raised in blessing. At the corners are the symbols of the four Evangelists: the Angel of St Matthew, the Lion of St Mark, the Eagle of St John
Doge of Venice and his counsel, late 16th century. Plate marking the naval victory of Lepanto, 1571, when the Christian states defeated the fleet of the Turkish Ottoman Empire
St Sixtus II and his Deacon St Laurence, mid 15th century. Artist: Fra AngelicoSt Sixtus II and his Deacon St Laurence, mid 15th century. St Sixtus II (d258) was elected Pope in 257 and martyred in 258 under Valerians persecution
St Laurence giving alms to the Poor, mid 15th century. Artist: Fra AngelicoSt Laurence giving alms to the Poor, mid 15th century. St Laurence (d258), saint and martyr, was Deacon of the Christian church in Rome
The Judgement of St Laurence, mid 15th century. Artist: Fra AngelicoThe Judgement of St Laurence, mid 15th century. Also known as St Laurence before Deciuss Tribunal. St Laurence (d258), saint and martyr, was Deacon of the Christian church in Rome
St Laurence converting his gaoler, early 15th century. Artist: Fra AngelicoSt Laurence converting his jailer, early 15th century. St Laurence converting Hippolytus. St Laurence (d258), saint and martyr, was Deacon of the Christian church in Rome
The Four Evangelists, mid 15th century. Artist: Fra AngelicoThe Four Evangelists, mid 15th century. The Evangelists are shown with their symbols: the Angel with St Matthew, the Lion with St Mark, the Eagle with St John, and the Ox with St Luke
St Jerome, mid 15th century. Artist: Fra AngelicoSt Jerome, mid 15th century. Born Eusebius Hieronymus Sophronius, St Jerome (c342-420) was a leading father of the Christian church
St John Chrysostom, mid 15th century. Artist: Fra AngelicoSt John Chrysostom, mid 15th century. St John Chrysostom (c347-407), Syrian priest and one of the Doctors of the Christian Church. He was created Bishop of Constantinople in 398
St Gregory, mid 15th century. Artist: Fra AngelicoSt Gregory, mid 15th century. Gregory I, the Great (540-604), Pope from 590. Fresco in the Chapel of Nicholas V, Vatican, Rome, dedicated to St Stephen and St Laurence
The Vocation of St Nicholas, 1437. Artist: Fra AngelicoThe Vocation of St Nicholas, 1437. The birth of St Nicholas; St Nicholas preaching; three poor girls whose dowries he paid to save them from prostitution
Madonna and Child with Saints, mid 15th century. Artist: Fra AngelicoMadonna and Child with Saints, mid 15th century. The Virgin Mary seated with the infant Jesus on her lap against a background of saints
St Laurence before Deciuss tribunal (detail), mid 15th century. Artist: Fra AngelicoSt Laurence before Deciuss tribunal (detail), mid 15th century. St Laurence (d258), saint and martyr, was Deacon of the Christian church in Rome
Pope Sixtus II gives church treasure to St Laurence, mid 15th century. Artist: Fra AngelicoPope Sixtus II gives church treasure to St Laurence who distributes alms to the poor, mid 15th century. St Sixtus II (d258), was elected Pope in 257 and martyred in 258 under Valerians persecution
Arrest and Stoning of St Stephen, mid 15th century. Artist: Fra AngelicoArrest and Stoning of St Stephen, mid 15th century. St Stephen (dc35), a deacon of the early Christian church in Jerusalem, was found guilty of blasphemy by the Sanhedrin
The Judgement of St Laurence (detail), mid 15th century. Artist: Fra AngelicoThe Judgement of St Laurence (detail), mid 15th century. St Laurence converting Hippolytus. St Laurence (d258), saint and martyr, was Deacon of the Christian church in Rome
Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield, Prime Minister, 1880. Artist: DJ PoundBenjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield, Prime Minister, 1880. Disraeli (1804-1881) was twice Prime Minister of Britain, first in 1868 and then again between 1874 and 1880
William Ewart Gladstone MP, British Liberal Prime Minister, 1880. Artist: DJ PoundWilliam Ewart Gladstone MP, British Liberal Prime Minister, 1880. William Gladstone (1809-1898) was born in Liverpool and educated at Oxford from where in 1832 he embarked on his political career
David Livingstone, Scottish missionary and African explorer, 1880. Artist: DJ PoundDavid Livingstone, Scottish missionary and African explorer, 1880. Livingstone (1813-1873) was the first European to discover the Victoria Falls on the Zambezi river in central Africa
George Washington, first President of United States, 1877. After commanding the American Revolutionary army to victory over the British in the American War of Independence
Otto von Bismarck, German statesman, 19th century. Artist: W HollOtto von Bismarck, German statesman, 19th century. Otto Edward Leopold, Count von Bismarck (1815-1898) was Chancellor of Prussia and architect of modern Germany
