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Engravings depicting significant historical ceremonies including a papal synod, royal marriage, and coronation, highlighting medieval attire and ornate settings.

Charlemagne crowned as Emperor by Pope Leo III on 25 December 800. The Coronation of the Holy Roman Emperor refers to a ceremony in which the ruler of Europe's then largest political entity received the Imperial Regalia at the hands of the Pope; symbolizing the pope's alleged right to crown Christian sovereigns; and the emperor's role as protector of the Roman Catholic Church.

The persecution of Dr. Thomas Cranmer, a leader of the English Reformation. 1580

Foundation of the Order of the Elephant, the Order of the Elephant is the highest and oldest Danish order of knighthood, after a painting by Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg (January 2, 1783 - July 22, 1853), Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original.

Edward VI presenting the Warrant for the Execution of Joan Bocher to Archbishop Cranmer, Illustration from the Book, "John Cassels Illustrated History of England, Volume II", text by William Howitt, Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, London, 1858

Santa Isabel de Hungría (1207-1231), hija del rey Andrés II, con su familia a la salida del templo. Grabado de 1877.

Penance of Henry II at Thomas Beckets shrine From The National and Domestic History of England by William Aubrey published London circa 1890

The countess of Derwentwater pleading for her husband's life, 1715-1716. Artist: Unknown

'A Japanese Preacher'.Artist: R Young

fashion traditonal costume Bavaria men and women from Upper Danube district in traditional costumes steel engraving 19th century,

The monastic life of monks at work

Villains receiving their Lord´s orders before going to work. 19th century reproduction of miniature in 15th century manuscript

The Visitation, after a fresco by Domenico Ghirlandaio in the Church of Santa Maria Novello, Florence. Engraving from Lives of the Saints by Sabin Baring-Gould.

Juramento del rey Jaime I de Aragón ante la Virgen de El Puig de Santa María para conquistar el reino de taifa de Valencia. Ilustración por Cava. Grabado por Roca. Historia de Cataluña y de la Corona de Aragón, por Victor Balaguer. Tomo II. Barcelona,1861.

Historical, digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 19th century, performance of a religious play in the Middle Ages in Bavaria, Germany, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 19th century, performance of a religious play in the Middle Ages in Bavaria, Germany.

The release of the seven bishops. After their trial in Westminster Hall June 29 1688. Engraved by H. Bourne after E.M.Ward.From the book 'Illustrations of English and Scottish History' Volume II

Peers and Commoners presenting a patriotic address to Queen Victoria on the eve of the Crimean War 1853. Wood engraving

The veneration of the cross by the Crusaders, Crusades were strategically, religiously and economically motivated wars sanctioned by the Latin Church between 1095-99 and the 13th century, Historical, digital reproduction of a 19th century original

Poisoning of Pope Benedict XI, 1240 - 7 July 1304, Pope from 22 October 1303 to his death on 7 July, 1304

John Lydgate presenting his book "The Lives of Saints Edmund and Fremund" to King Henry VI; Bury St Edmunds, 1433

Going to Confession, Woman walking towards a confessional, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th century original

'Coronation of Henry VI at Paris', 1773. Creator: Unknown.

Foundation of the Order of the Elephant, the Order of the Elephant is the highest and oldest Danish order of knighthood, after a painting by Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg (2 January 1783) (22 July 1853), Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

King Sigurd Jorsalafarer is reproved by Ottar Birting, his coachman, for throwing his bible in the fire & striking his wife, Malmfrid. Sigurd threatens, then rewards Ottar.

James I attends Parliament. James VI and I (19 June 1566 27 March 1625) was King of Scots as James VI from 24 July 1567 and King of England and Ireland as James I from the union of the English and Scottish crowns on 24 March 1603 until his death

Dore, Paul Gustave (1832-1883). The king giving the cups of the Temple of Jerusalem. Engraving.

An engraving depicting a Chinese man smoking a pipe, giving audience to a man with a ponytail. Dated 19th century

The El Escorial Conspiracy, 1807. Foiled conspiracy led by the Prince of Asturias, Ferdinand of Bourbon, to bring about the fall of Manuel Godoy and put Queen Maria Luisa of Parma under control. The El Escorial ruling. On 25 January 1808, all the accused were acquitted by the Council of Castile. The attorney Simon de Viegas, Godoy's man, argued that the facts could not be proved. Engraving. Historia del Levantamiento, guerra y revolucion de Espana by the Conde de Toreno. Madrid, 1851.

Bartolomé de Las Casas O.P. (Sevilla, 1484-Madrid, 1566) fue un fraile dominico español, cronista, teólogo, obispo de Chiapas (México), filósofo, jurista y apologista de los indios. Grabado de 1860.

Anne (1665-1714) Queen of Great Britain and Ireland from 1702. Second daughter of James II and sister of Mary II. Act of Union between England and Scotland read before Queen Anne in 1707. Copperplate engraving 1826

Joan of Arc (c1412-31) St Joan, St Jeanne d'Arc, the Maid of Orleans. French patriot and martyr. Joan before Charles VII at Chinon, 1429. Wood engraving c1880

King John (1166-1216), refusing to sign the Magna Carta when first presented to him, 1215. illustration by John Leech published 1875

Coronation of Richard I in Westminster Abbey 1189, (c1880). Artist: Unknown

The execution of Mary Stuart. The last moments

Synod of Sutri, Italy. Chaired by Holy Roman Emperor Henry III, 1046. The objective was resolve disorder over the papacy. Engraving, 1882.

Potifar's woman accuses Joseph of attempted rape, Biblical story, Historical, Digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original

Madrid. Spain. Kingdom of Ferdinand VII. Manifestation of unconstitutionalists. Engraving, 19th century.

Western Schism (1378-1417). Antipope John XXIII, born Baldasarre Cossa (c. 1370-1419), in prison after being deposed in 1415. Engraving by Serra Pausas. "Glorias Españolas" (Glories of Spain). Volume II. Published in Barcelona, 1890. Author: Joan Serra Pausas (active 1861-1902).

The Dane Guthorm receives baptism as a condition of the peace treaty that followed his defeat by king Alfred at the Battle of Eddington.

Henry the Fowler, 1st king of the Ottonian dynasty observing to Matilda of Ringelheim in Herford Abbey. (your futur wife). 10th century.

Woodblock engraving depicting children being adopted in the Inferior Court of the Great Bailiwick. This court was created by Henri II in 1551 to deal with matters of less than 200 livres. Dated 16th century

Imprisoning of Paul Melchers, 1813 - 1895, a Cardinal and Archbishop of Cologne. At the height of the Kulturkampf he took refuge in the Netherlands / Die Verhaftung des Erzbischofs Paulus Melchers, historisch, C:CC5historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, Originaldatum nicht bekannt.

The coronation of King Charles V of France and his queen, Joanna of Bourbon, 1364. Coronation of Charles V and his Queen. Woodcut after an illuminated manuscript from Sir John Froissart's Chronicles of England, France, Spain and the Adjoining Countries, from the Latter Part of the Reign of Edward II to the Coronation of Henry IV, George Routledge, London, 1868.

Sorcerer Elymas (Elymes, Bar-Jesus) is struck blind by St. Paul. Raphael (Italian, 1483-1520) (designed after) painter May, Stephen de (English, act. 1690-1710) (workshop, attr.) weaver c. 1690-1700 Tapestry Dimensions: H 11'4" x W 16'6" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: English Weaving Center: London Ownership History: Made for Earls of Winchilsea & Nottingham, Burley-on-the-Hill, Rutland. Inherited by Major James Hanbury, Burley-on-the-Hill, Rutland. Captain Bertram Currie coll., Dingley Hall, Market Hanborough. Sold at Christie, Manson & Woods (London), 3/26/1953, lot 86. Perez, London (1953). French & Co., New York (1953). Mr. & Mrs. Louis Brugman coll., New York (1953), bequeathed to Cathedral of St. John the Divine, New York, 1954 (stolen). Inscriptions: Inscription below central throne: L SERGIVS PAVLVS / A SIAE PROCOS / CHRISTIAN AM FIDEM / AMPLECTITVR / SAVLI PREDICATIONE Inscriptions: Inscription in upper border banderole around coat of arms: NIL / CONSCIR / SIB

Richard I of England (1157-1199), known as Richard the Lionheart. King of England. Engraving depicting a court scene. The King listen music.

Coronation of Charles V King of France, 14th century. The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance by Paul Lacroix, 1874

Alfonso VI (1040-1109), the Brave. King of Leon, Castile and Galicia. Oath of Santa Gadea, 1072. Alfonso VI and El Cid. Engraving in History of Spain, 19th century. Colored.

James II of England (14 October 1633 to 16 September 1701) spent his last years as a strict penitent in La Trappe. a monastery in Soligny-La-Trappe. Orne. France. digital reproduction of a historical original

Infulted abbot with papal privilege and abbess in a monastery, France, 1880, Historical, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century, Europe

DUNSTAN DRAGGING EDWY FROM THE PRESENCE OF ELGIVA

Pope Bonifacio VII is made prisoner at Anagni by Sciarra Colonna on behalf of Philippe IV of France.

The Tribute Money (Le denier de César) James Tissot (French, 1836-1902). , 1886-1894. Opaque watercolor over graphite on gray wove paper, Image: 7 5/8 x 10 7/16 in. (19.4 x 26.5 cm). Jesus is being watched carefully by the priests and scribes, who hope to have him arrested as a threat to Roman rule. Asked whether tribute should be paid to Rome, Jesus points to a coin inscribed with the likeness of the emperor and raises another hand to the sky, saying, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which be Caesar’s, and unto God the things which be God’s.” Distinguishing between terrestrial and divine authority, Jesus evades the trap as his hostile audience crowds around him, intently listening to his response. The image visually parallels the much earlier scene Jesus Among the Doctors in the Holy Childhood, though the priests’ early wonder at his precocious wisdom has now turned to frustration and mistrust. European Art 1886-1894

Martin Luther's marriage, Wittenberg, church, interior, priest, altar, marriage, Katharina von Bora, witnesses, religion, Christianity, year 1525, 16th century, historical illustration around 1860

The Judicial Duel. The Plaintiff opening his Case before the Judge. Copy of miniature in 15th century manuscript Ceremonies des Gages des Batailles

Christmas, Christmas Eve, Birth of Jesus Christ depicted with the manger, 1869, France, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, Europe

Fulk, Fulco, 1089/92-1143, also known as Fulk the Younger, was the Count of Anjou from 1109 to 1129 and the King of Jerusalem from 1131 to his death, First crusade. Fulko von Jerusalem beziehungsweise Fulko V. von Anjou der Jüngere / Fulk, Fulco, 1089 / 92-1143, auch bekannt als Fulk der Jüngere, war von 1109 bis 1129 der Graf von Anjou und von 1131 bis zu seinem Tod der König von Jerusalem, Erster Kreuzzug. Fulko von Jerusalem bzw. Fulko V. von Anjou der Jüngere, historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, Originaldatum nicht bekannt, koloriert, handcoloriert, Koloration.

A King and his cousellors in conference. Date: 16th century

Rembrandt, Harmensz van Rijn, (1606 - 1669), etching, ""Jews at the Amsterdam synagogue"", 1648, 7,4 x 13 cm,

Martyrdom of Archbishop Thomas Cranmer, 21 March 1556. From The National and Domestic History of England by William Aubrey published London circa 1890

Joan of arc reims, vintage engraved illustration.

1500s 1517 MARTIN LUTHER AFTER NAILING NINETY-FIVE THESES TO CHURCH DOOR IN WITTENBURG GERMANY

Then as now, the Abbey is one of London's principal tourist attractions. Date: 1862

Penance of Henry before the shrine of Thomas a Becket. Artist: Unknown

Luther before Cardinal Cajetanus. Luther, the great German reformer, was first summoned to explain his doctrines before the papal legate Cajetanus. The German emperor had entreated Cajetanus to deal gently with the learned monk, and the legate tried to do so; but finally commanded with all the stern authority of the Church, that he should abandon

Crimean War: Sisters of Charity at the New Hospital at Pera, Turkey. Wood engraving.

John Wycliffe on his sickbed, being assailed by the Friars, at Oxford in 1378

Death of St Clara, virgin and abbess, from a painting by Bartolome Esteban Murillo, illustration from L'Illustration, Journal Universel, No 1151, Volume XLV, March 18, 1865.

Engraving of King John of England (1167-1216) signing the Magna Charta. Dated 13th Century

Coronation of Richard I in Westminster Abbey 1189. (c1880). Richard processing down the aisle. Eldest son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine, reigned as King of England (1189-1199).

John de Warenne, 6th Earl of Surrey, 1231 - 1304 , justifying the titles to his estates. In 1278 King Edward I, in an attempt to reclaim what he considered Royal Lands issued de Warenne, and others,

Rage of John after the Signing Magna Charta, Illustration from John Cassell's Illustrated History of England, Vol. I from the earliest period to the reign of Edward the Fourth, Cassell, Petter and Galpin, 1857

España. Siglo XIX. Sevilla. Danza de los seises en la Catedral. Grabado de la época.

Saint Leo I (390-461). Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. Engraving by Cibera in Christian Year, 1852.

Papst Sixtus V. 13. Dezember 1521, digitale verbesserte Reproduktion eines Originaldrucks 1880, 27. August 1590, war Papst der katholischen Kirche von...

Royal ceremony by Johann Georg Wolfgang, Copper engraving, circa 1700, 1664-1744, Private Collection

Celebration of first Passover. unknown c. 1600-1700 Tapestry Dimensions: H 9'9" x W 13'5" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Henry Symons, invoiced 10/8/1926 SS 14454. French & Co. purchased from Mrs. Richard W. Hawley 12/13/1952; sold Marquis de Deleitosa 10/11/1963 SS 81477. Within architectural setting, Israelites eat Passover lamb standing & seated about table with their loins girt, their shoes on their feet & with staves in their hands, ready to depart (Exodus 7:14-11:10, 12:21-30); small child standing before table Borders missing. GCPA 0237194 shows the panel cut down (by French & Co.) on all 4 sides. French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 14454 also lists: 34588) French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 81477 Related Works: Panels in set: GCPA 0237193-0237194, 0184663-0184664, 0239131

Execution of Thomas Cranmer (1489 - 1556) leader of the English Reformation and Archbishop of Canterbury during the reigns of Henry VIII, Edward VI and, for a short time, Mary I.

The Prophet Moses in front of the Pharaoh, Religious myth, History of the Bible, Historical, Digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th centu...

The Tribal Chiefs Swearing Fidelity to the Sultan of Morocco, 1892. Artist: Henri Meyer

Historic steel engraving by Ferdinand Rothbart, 1823 - 1899, a German illustrator, Sultan Saladin and Nathan the Wise, a classic drama by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing

The Adjustment of Conflicting Interests: Count Raymond of Toulouse Swears at the Altar to Observe the Liberties of the City;ì Color Study for Mural, Supreme Court Room, Minnesota State Capitol,ì Saint Paul 1903 John La Farge American. The Adjustment of Conflicting Interests: Count Raymond of Toulouse Swears at the Altar to Observe the Liberties of the City;ì Color Study for Mural, Supreme Court Room, Minnesota State Capitol,ì Saint Paul 11367

SKETCHES OF FOREIGN PRIESTS AT ROME, 1870

DEATH OF ATHALIAH, BY GUSTAVE DORE, 1832 - 1883, French. Engraving for the Bible. 1870, Art, Artist, holy book, religion, religious, christianity, christian, romanticism, colour, color engraving.

Historia de España. Almanzor ante el sepulcro del apóstol Santiago en Compostela, en el año 997. Grabado de 1872. SANTIAGO DE ZEBEDEO. Apóstol Santiago el Mayor.

1843 Exhibition of Painting, Monks carrying a coffin in the crypt of the cathedral of Bale, vintage engraving. 1843 Exhibition of Painting, Monks carrying a coffin in the crypt of the cathedral of Bale, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1843. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10660398

Emperor Rudolph I. decides on his last trip to Speyer, historical illustration, 1877

Carthusian monks in cowls and habits process to matins at 2 am. 1872

Byzantine culture, historical woodcut, 1870

Cortes en Zaragoza y Guerra de los Privilegios de la Unión Aragonesa. La unión de nobles de Aragón no aceptó a Constanza, la hija de Pedro IV, como heredera. Los nobles se levantaron en armas contra el rey. En 1348 en la Batalla de Epila las tropas reales derrotaron al ejército de la Unión. El rey aprovechó para derogar definitivamente los Privilegios de la Unión, volviendo a los antiguos Fueros de Sobrarbe, con mucha más autoridad real. En septiembre de 1348 se celebraron las cortes en Zaragoza, donde se quemaron públicamente los priviligios concedidos en 1287 por Alfonso III a la unión de nobles. "Pedro IV el Cermonioso rasgando con su puñal los privilegios de la Unión". Ilustración por Urrabieta. Grabado por Roca. Historia de Cataluña y de la Corona de Aragón, por Victor de Balaguer. Barcelona,1862.

Vida de San Juan de la Cruz (1542-1591). Auxiliando a los necesitados. Grabado de 1890.

King John of England signs the Magna Carta (From: Pictures of English History) by Kronheim, Joseph Martin (1810-1896) / Private Collection / 1868 / Germany / Colour lithograph / History /

Burning of Joan of Arc, Illustration from John Cassell's Illustrated History of England, Vol. I from the earliest period to the reign of Edward the Fourth, Cassell, Petter and Galpin, 1857

Christoph der Erste von Wuerttemberg visits a monastery converted into a school, c. 1520, c. 1885, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Christoph the First of Wuerttemberg visits a monastery converted into a school, c. 1885, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Queen Elizabeth and her Parliament, Illustration from the Book, "John Cassels Illustrated History of England, Volume II", text by William Howitt, Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, London, 1858

Europe. Histoy. Modern Age. Inquisition. Session of the Tribunal. Spain. Engraving. (Later colouration). Iconographic Enclyclopaedia of science, Literature and Art. 19th century. Author: Johan George Heck.

First Crusade (1096-1099). Crusaders receiving the blessing after the conquest of the citadel of Mosul, June 28, 1098. Engraving by Gustave Dore (1832-1883).

Deutsche Tracht um 1515, Geschichte der Mode, Trachtengeschichte, Historisch, digital restaurierte Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahr...

Eleanor, Duchess of Gloucester (nee Cobham) c.1400-1452 does penance. A convicted sorceress, her imprisonment for treasonable necromancy in 1441 was a 'cause celebre' (famous cause).

Portia, disguised as an advocate Balthazar, defends Antonio against Shylock's claim for a pound of flesh in settlement of his debt. 'The Merchant of Venice' Act IV, Scene I. Illustration by Robert Dudley (active 1858-1893) published 1856-1858 for the comedy 'The Merchant of Venice' by William Shakespeare, written between 1596 and 1598. Chromolithograph.

THE ENTHRONEMENT OF THE NEW PRIMATE IN CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL, UK, 1883: ARCHBISHOP BENSON PRONOUNCING THE BENEDICTION FROM THE CHOIR STEPS

Saint Paul preaching in the synagogue of Thessalonica. New Testament. Antique digitally colored Biblical illustration by Gustave Doré (1832-1883)

The first excommunication of a prince, Bishop Ambrosius of Milan denies Emperor Theodosius entry into the church and excommunicates him, historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original.

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