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The Duke praised his performance, (1907). Creator: UnknownThe Duke praised his performance, (1907).. Johann Adolf I, Duke of Saxe-Weissenfels, admires the young Handels musical talent: the Duke commanded that Handel should be brought before him
He called to the coachman to stop, (1907). Creator: UnknownHe called to the coachman to stop, (1907). The young Handel runs after his fathers carriage: Handel did not know then that no fewer than forty miles lay between his home and the ducal castle
Brambletye House, c1835. Creator: Robert Blemmell SchnebbelieBrambletye House, c1835. Grade II listed building in Forest Row, East Sussex, dating from c1631, built by Sir Henry Compton. Antique line engraving by Robert Blemmell Schnebbelie
Cesar duc de Vendome, 1596, (1907). Creator: UnknownCesar duc de Vendome, 1596, (1907). Portrait of French noble Cesar, Duke of Vendome as a baby. De Bourbon (1594-1665) was the illegitimate son of Henry IV of France
Handels birthplace, Halle, Saxony, 1907. Creator: UnknownHandels birthplace, Halle, Saxony, 1907. The German composer George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) was born in Hall in Sachsen (Halle an der Saale), Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
Beckoned silently to the rest to follow him, (1907). Creator: UnknownBeckoned silently to the rest to follow him, (1907). The young Handel is discovered playing the spinet in an attic at night
Handel, mid 18th century, (1907). Creator: UnknownHandel, mid 18th century, (1907). Portrait of German Baroque composer George Frideric Handel (1685-1759), who lived much of his life in England, where he composed his masterpiece
During the winter months the scholars were sent out to sing in the streets, (1907). The fifteen-year-old Bach was amongst those scholars who were selected to sing the principal parts in the Church
Monsieur de Ragny, Francois de la Madeleine, 1587, (1907). Creator: UnknownMonsieur de Ragny, Francois de la Madeleine, 1587, (1907). Portrait of French nobleman Francois de la Madeleine, marquis de Ragny (1543-1626), field marshal and governor of the Nivernais
The King exclaimed repeatedly, Only one Bach! Only one Bach!, (1907)The King exclaimed repeatedly, " Only one Bach! Only one Bach!", (1907). The German composer Bach impresses Frederick the Great with his talent
Hove Church, From the Sea, 1835. Creator: Charles J SmithHove Church, From the Sea, 1835. St. Andrews church rebuilt under architect George Basevi, next to the Old Coast Guard House, a great deal of smuggling went on in the area
Marie Touchet de Belleville, 1577, (1907). Creator: UnknownMarie Touchet de Belleville, 1577, (1907). Portrait of French noblewoman Marie Touchet (1549-1638), Dame de Belleville, mistress of Charles IX of France
By the light of the moon he began his task, (1907). Creator: UnknownBy the light of the moon he began his task, (1907).The young Bach, despite having been forbidden to do so, copies out sheet music at night: and by the light of the moon
Christoph seized the manuscript book and the copy, (1907). Creator: UnknownChristoph seized the manuscript book and the copy, (1907). As the young Bach sleeps, his older brother takes the music he has secretly been studying
The Right Honorable Henry Nevill, (1755-1843), 1835. Creator: Edward ScrivenThe Right Honorable Henry Nevill, (1755-1843), 1835. Henry Nevill, 2nd Earl of Abergavenny (1755-1843), British peer educated at Christ Church, Oxford
Pierre Quesnel, 1574, (1907). Creator: UnknownPierre Quesnel, 1574, (1907). Portrait of French artist Pierre Quesnel (c1502-c1580) who worked in Scotland. After a drawing of 1574 by his son Nicolas Quesnel
Bach, c1746, (1907). Creator: UnknownBach, c1746, (1907). Portrait of German composer and organist Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), considered by many to be the greatest composer in the history of western music
Gazing At Its Covers Through the Lattice Doors of the Cupboard, (1907). Creator: UnknownGazing At Its Covers Through the Lattice Doors of the Cupboard, (1907). The ten-year-old Bach looking at sheet music locked away by his older brother
The Arkadenhof, Oberschützen, Burgenland, Austria, c1935. Creator: UnknownThe Arkadenhof, Oberschutzen, Burgenland, Austria, c1935. View of the courtyard of a farmhouse with colonnaded arcade, in the state of Burgenland
Marie de Beauvillier de Saint-Aignan, 1585, (1907). Creator: UnknownMarie de Beauvilliers de Saint-Aignan, 1585, (1907). Portrait of French abbess Marie-Catherine de Beauvilliers (1574-1667) who was also a mistresses of King Henry IV of France
Beethoven, early 19th century, (1907). Creator: UnknownBeethoven, early 19th century, (1907). Portrait of German composer Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827). Frontispiece to " Story-Lives of Great Musicians", by F.J. Rowbotham
The Spirit of the Ark, - sailors of the Royal Navy, c1942. Creator: UnknownThe Spirit of the Ark, - sailors of the Royal Navy, c1942. A British aircraft carrier of the Second World War, HMS Ark Royal was designed to carry a large number of aircraft
Young men in traditional costume, Burgenland, Austria, c1935. Creator: UnknownYoung men in traditional costume, Burgenland, Austria, c1935. Men from the state of Burgenland in caps and waistcosts, wearing the Firta over knee-high boots
Louise de Lorraine, 1575, (1907). Creator: UnknownLouise de Lorraine, 1575, (1907). Portrait of Louise de Lorraine-Vaudemont (1553-1601), a member of the House of Lorraine who became queen consort of King Henry III of France from 1575 until 1589
The Ark Is Hit At Last, 1941, (1942). Creator: UnknownThe Ark Is Hit At Last, 1941, (1942). Within sight of Gibraltar, to which she was returning, a torpedo from a German submarine struck the Ark. Within 3 minutes she was listing 12 degrees
Gottweig Abbey, Krems, Lower Austria, c1935. Creator: UnknownGottweig Abbey, Krems, Lower Austria, c1935. Benedictine monastery founded in 1083, rebuilt in Baroque style in the 18th century
Antoine de Bourbon, King of Navarre, 1548, (1907). Creator: UnknownAntoine de Bourbon, King of Navarre, 1548, (1907). Portrait of Antoine of Navarre (1518-1562), King of Navarre through his marriage to Queen Jeanne III, first monarch of the House of Bourbon
On Board The Ark - on watch... c1940, (1942). Creator: UnknownOn Board The Ark - on watch in one of the Arks anti-aircraft direction and range-finders, c1940, (1942). A British Royal Navy aircraft carrier of the Second World War
Aggstein Castle, Wachau, Lower Austria, c1935. Creator: UnknownAggstein Castle, Wachau, Lower Austria, c1935. View of the ruins at Aggstein, which date back to the 12th century, above the river Danube
Michel de Gast, 1575, (1907). Creator: UnknownMichel de Gast, 1575, (1907). Portrait of French nobleman Michel de Gast, chamberlain of the king, apparently assassinated by Viteaux in 1575
British sailors on the deck of an aircraft carrier, Second World War, c1943. Creator: UnknownBritish sailors on the deck of an aircraft carrier, Second World War, c1943. The white ensign, which comprises a red St Georges Cross on a white field with the Union Flag at top left
Lilienfeld Abbey, Lower Austria, c1935. Creator: UnknownLilienfeld Abbey, Lower Austria, c1935. The Cistercian monastery in the town of Lilienfeld was founded in 1202. From " Osterreich - Land Und Volk", (Austria, Land and People). [R
Filippo di Piero Strozzi, 1567, (1907). Creator: UnknownFilippo di Piero Strozzi, 1567, (1907). Portrait of di Piero Strozzi (1541-1582), an Italian condottiere who fought in the French army
Cover of pamphlet about HMS Ark Royal, 1942. Creator: UnknownCover of pamphlet about HMS Ark Royal, 1942. The Ark Royal was a British Royal Navy aircraft carrier of the Second World War. From " Ark Royal"
Seebenstein Castle, Seebenstein, Lower Austria, c1935. Creator: UnknownSeebenstein Castle, Seebenstein, Lower Austria, c1935. Courtyard and well at Burg Seebenstein which dates from the 13th century
Elisabeth of Austria, Queen of France, 1572, (1907). Creator: UnknownElisabeth of Austria, Queen of France, 1572, (1907). Portrait of Elisabeth of Austria in widows clothes. Elisabeth (1554-1592) was Queen of France from 1570 to 1574 as the wife of King Charles IX
Fighter planes on board an aircraft carrier, Second World War, c1943. Creator: UnknownFighter planes on board an aircraft carrier, Second World War, c1943. A Martlet [Grumman F4F Wildcat] of the Fleet Air Arm, bearing American markings
The Hallstatter Glacier, Dachstein Mountains, Upper Austria, c1935. Creator: UnknownThe Hallstatter Glacier, Dachstein Mountains, Upper Austria, c1935. The Hallstatter is the largest glacier in the Dachstein range of the Northern Limestone Alps
Gaspard II de Coligny, c1565-1570, (1907). Creator: UnknownGaspard II de Coligny, c1565-1570, (1907). Portrait of French Huguenot admiral Gaspard de Coligny (1517-1572). Already wounded by a previous attempt on his life
Old Hands Now - pilots of the Fleet Air Arm, c1943. Creator: UnknownOld Hands Now - pilots of the Fleet Air Arm, c1943. British pilots wearing Mae West life jackets during the Second World War
Machine-gun instruction, Fleet Air Arm, c1943. Creator: UnknownMachine gun instruction, Fleet Air Arm, c1943. British sailors learning how to use a machine gun during the Second World War
Fishing nets, Attersee, Upper Austria, c1935. Creator: UnknownFishing nets, Attersee, Upper Austria, c1935. Nets on the shores of the Attersee lake in the Salzkammergut region. From " Osterreich - Land Und Volk", (Austria, Land and People). [R
Denise de Villeroy, Dame de Fleury, mid 16th century, (1907). Creator: UnknownDenise de Villeroy, Dame de Fleury, mid 16th century, (1907). Portrait of French noblewoman Denise de Neufville (born 1544)
Men of the Royal Navy, c1943. Creator: UnknownMen of the Royal Navy, c1943. Pipe-smoking British sailors during the Second World War. From " Fleet Air Arm". [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1943]
Swimming in Lake Traunsee, Gmunden, Upper Austria, c1935. Creator: UnknownSwimming in Lake Traunsee, Gmunden, Upper Austria, c1935. Holidaymakers on the beach in the health resort town of Gmunden. From " Osterreich - Land Und Volk", (Austria, Land and People)
Monsieur de Chateauneuf, Guillaume de l Aubespine, 1573, (1907). Creator: UnknownMonsieur de Chateauneuf, Guillaume de l Aubespine, 1573, (1907). Portrait of Guillaume de l Aubespine (1547-1629), French ambassador to England
Canute Reproving His Courtiers, 18th-19th century. Creator: UnknownCanute Reproving His Courtiers, 18th-19th century. King Cnut supposedly demonstrated to flattering courtiers that being a mere human, the sea would not obey him, and God alone can command the tides
Fountain, Braunau am Inn, Upper Austria, c1935. Creator: UnknownFountain, Braunau am Inn, Upper Austria, c1935. View of the town centre and the Fischbrunnen ( fish fountain ), with clock tower behind (since demolished)
