Historical Coronations and Events

Depictions of historical coronations and significant moments in time, featuring detailed illustrations and engravings. A glimpse into royal traditions.

Expulsion of Jews from Spain, 1492. Ferdinand and Isabella being petitioned for mercy by some of those who are to be expelled, but prelate holds cross in front of them reminding them that the Jews could only stay if they converted to Christianity. Early 20th century book illustrtion.

Coronation of William III and Mary II Stuart by the Archbishop of Canterbury, 1689, print maker: Jan Luyken, publisher: Pieter van der Aa (I), print maker: Amsterdam, publisher: Leiden, 1698, paper, etching, letterpress printing, h 111 mm × w 151 mm

Death of William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham; (15 November 1708 ñ 11 May 1778). British Whig statesman, holding the official title of Lord Privy Seal, between 1766 and 1768.

New Testament. Jesus Christ before Pontius Pilate. Facsimile of an etching by P. Rembrandt. La Ilustración Española y Americana, 1878.

JUAN XXIII (ANTIPAPA) O PIO V CORONA A COSME DE MEDICIS - GRABADO SIGLO XVI. Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN. BALTHASAR COSSA. JUAN XXIII ANTI PAPA. MEDICIS COSME 1389/1464-COSME DE MEDICIS.

Marches Macerata San Severino Marche Chiesa delle Clarisse7. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Exterior views of the 15th-century church with its 17th century baroque facade. Interior views of the main altar, four side chapels, two transept chapels, 19th century dome frescoes and a conch fresco of Saul's Conversion on the way to Damascus. The altar (17th century), of marble intarsia is held up by four putti. The Rococo altarpiece bears the inscription Altare Gregorianum Perpetuum. Views also of a gilt organ (17th century), pulpit, and marble holy water font (1598). Object Notes: There are two prints for almost every negative; one set of prints was previously identified as S. Maria del Glorioso. General Notes: Hutzel photo campaign date: April 9, 1983 German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in I

The trial of Queen Catherine in 1529. Catherine of Aragon was the first wife of Henry VIII. whose marriage to the king was annulled. England. Spain. digital reproduction of a historical original

The Discovery of the True Cross. The Crusaders worship the True Cross after it is found in Jerusalem and placed in the Church of the Resurrection. Engraving by Gustave Dore, 19th century.

The Dukes of Northumberland and Suffolk praying Lady Jane Grey to accept the crown. From a print dated 1786 by Francesco Bartolozzi after a work by Giovanni Battista Cipriani.

Abruzzo, Alanno, Madonna delle Grazie, Italy, 20th century, photo, photography, Europe

Expulsion of Jews from Spain, 1492. Ferdinand and Isabella being petitioned for mercy by some of those who are to be expelled, but prelate holds cross in front of them reminding them that the Jews could only stay if they converted to Christianity. Early 20th century book illustrtion.

The engagement of Mary, also marriage of Mary or marriage of Mary, with Joseph of Nazareth is a legendary motif of the life of Mary, which played an important role in Catholic popular devotion and art up to Baroque, people of biblical history, historical, authentic, digitally restored reproduction from a model from the 19th century, record date not stated

The 1906 caption reads: IMPRISONED KING FRANCIS SIGNING HIS TREATY WITH CHARLES V.Francis I. of France was taken prisoner by the soldiers of the mighty Emperor Charles V., ruler of both Germany and Spain. Charles compelled his foe to sign a treaty which would leave France utterly helpless. The King at first refused, but the utter weariness of imprisonment in a gloomy fortress at Madrid broke his spirit at last, and he yielded to Charles, as we see him here. The moment he was free, he repudiated the entire treaty. The treaty is the Treaty of Madrid, (January 14, 1526), a treaty between the H

Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mary visits her relative Elizabeth, they are both pregnant, Mary with Jesus and Elizabeth with John the Baptist. Colored Illustration for The life of Our Lord Jesus Christ written by the four evangelists, 1853

Benedict recognising and welcoming Totila, scene from the Stories of St Benedict by Luca Signorelli (1441-1523) Monte Oliveto Maggiore Abbey, Asciano, Tuscany, Italy. Travel through Tuscany by Eugene Muntz 1881. Le Tour du Monde 1882

The parable of the two debtors. Colored Illustration for The life of Our Lord Jesus Christ written by the four evangelists, 1853

King Charles I of England 1600-1649 taking leave of his children before his execution From Old England's Worthies by Lord Brougham and others published London circa 1880's

Saint John the Evangelist () addressing five disciples. Lithograph by N.J. Strixner after Israel van Meckenem ().

John the Baptist. Itinerant preacher. San Juan taking leave of his family to do penance in the desert. Engraving taken from a tapestry of the Teatro Real in Madrid. Spain.

Alphonse Legros (1837-1911). French painter, engraver and sculptor. The Baptism. Engraving in The Iberian Illustration, 1885.

Alfonso III (c.848-910). Called the Great. King of Asturias. Wedding between king Alfonso and Jimena of Pamplona (d.912). Engraving in Spain Illustrated History, 19th century.

Jesus speaking to the Jews the parable of the bad winegrowers. Illustration for The life of Our Lord Jesus Christ written by the four evangelists, 1853

Copper engraving by Monogrammist WH depicting the Last Supper, created in the last quarter of the 15th century, showing Christ and apostles at the table.

The Hunchback Story-Teller of Damascus Reciting in a Coffee-House, a Tale from the Arabian Nights. After a painting by English artist Henry Warren, 1794 - 1879. Detail.

This illustration, dating to 1899, is by British artist and illustrator Fred Roe and shows the trial of Joan of Arc before the Ecclesiastical Council of Rouen. Joan of Arc (1412-1431) is a French saint and national heroine. In 1430, she was captured by the English as she retreated to Compiegne. A trial was held at Rouen, as seen here. Some of the proceedings took place in the Abbey of Fecamp.

Voltaire (François-Marie Arouet) (1694-1778). French writer of The Enlightenment. Voltaire blesses Franklin's grandson. Engraving.

The crowd chooses Barabbas to be released and Jesus of Nazareth to be crucified, court of Pontius Pilate. Colored Illustration for The life of Our Lord Jesus Christ written by the four evangelists, 1853

Antwerp, Jode, Gerard de, Francken, Ambrosius (I), Collaert, Hans (I), Thesaurus novi Testamenti elegantissimis iconibus expressus continens historias atque miracula doni nostri Iesu Christi, Conversions of sinners, Christ's feet anointed by a sinner, Christ is a guest at the meal in the house of Simon the Pharisee. A sinner anoints Christ's feet and dries them with her hair. Next to her is the jar of ointment. Christ is talking to Simon. Below the representation is a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Luke. 7. This print is part of an album., print, album page, prints, height 199 mm, width 280 mm, South Netherlands (before 1775), 1540 - 1581, print maker, 1585 - 1585, fourth quarter 16th century, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, 1544 - 1618-10-16, after a design by, Publication (Event), Publication, Northern Netherlands, 1509 - 1591-02-05, publisher

St. Philip as atutor. Artist: Jacques Stella, French, 1596-1657

Citizens of Berlin doing Homage to Frederick I of Brandenburg. The Hohenzollerns, the emperors of Germany in the 19th century to early 20th, first became important princes when, in 1415, Frederick of Hohenzollern was made ruler of Brandenburg, the heart of the Prussian dominions. The citizens of Brandenburgs capital, Berlin, acknowledged their new ruler and swore to be faithful, a promise they most loyally kept

Reception of a knight of the Order of Saint-Michel (Order of Saint Michael), French military order founded by King Louis XI (1423-1483) in Amboise on 1 August 1469. Engraving by J. Petot and Huyot from a miniature in "Statuts de l'Ordre de Saint-Michel", 1469-1470. "Vie Militaire et Religieuse au Moyen Age et à l'Epoque de la Renaissance". Paris, 1877.

Boyar's Wedding by Karelin, Andrei Osipovich (1837-1906)/State Museum of History, Moscow/1883-1884/Albumin Photo/Russia/Genre,History

. Karel V to emperor crowned by Pope Clemens VII in Bologna, 24 February 1530. In the margin a caption in Latin. Twenty-fourth Print from a series of 42 illustrating the publication of the description of the arrival of the Cardinal Infant Ferdinand in Austria in Ghent on January 28, 1635 as the new governor for the Spanish Netherlands.

King Edward I. Llewellyn rebels against Edward I. 13th cent. engraving. 1276.

The family has met the notary and is waiting for the reading of the testament / Testamentseröffnung, Die Familie hat sich beim Notar getroffen und wartet auf die Verlesung des Testament, 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 Last Supper. New Testament, Old 19th century engraved illustration from History of the Bible 1883

Chapter of the Order of the Golden Fleece held by Charles the Bold (1433-1477). Engraving by C. Maradan and Huyot after a 15th-century miniature. "Vie Militaire et Religieuse au Moyen Age et a l'Epoque de la Renaissance". Paris, 1877.

Alphonse Legros (1837-1911). French painter, engraver and sculptor. The Baptism. Engraving in The Iberian Illustration, 1885. Colored.

Florence School of Fine Arts Adoration of the Blessed Virgin Mary with the Child Domenico Ghirlandio unknown

The marriage of Francis de Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany and Joanna of Austria, After engraving by Jacques Callot

FERNANDO I TRASTAMARA REY DE ARAGON Y SU ESPOSA LEONOR DE ALBURQUERQUE Y EL ANTIPAPA BENEDICTO XIII - GRABADO SIGLO XIX. Author: VALENTIN CARDERERA (1796-1880). Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN. BENEDIKT XIII. GEGENPAPST. FERNANDO I DE ARAGON Y SICILIA. FERNANDO I DE ANTEQUERA REY DE ARAGON. ARAGON FERNANDO I. ALBURQUERQUE LEONOR DE. LEONOR DE ALBURQUERQUE. LUNA ANTIPAPA. LUNA PAPA. PAPA LUNA. MARTINEZ DE LUNA PEDRO. FERNANDO I DE TRASTAMARA. FERNANDO DE ANTEQUERA.

Queen Anne touching young Samuel Johnson for the evil. Samuel Johnson contracted scrofula, also called the King's Evil because it was believed that if touched by a monarch it would be cured, and rece

Drawing the ash cross on the forehead of the faithful, custom on Ash Wednesday in Bavaria, Germany, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Europe

Lodewijk IX tijdens een kruisvaart; De heilige Lodewijk.Lodewijk IX, held by a man with a turban, looks up with spread arms. For him, a kneaded woman sticks her arms to a man with drawn saber. In the background, crusaders are stopped by opponents.

LLORENS, CristÑbal (ca. 1550-ca. 1616). Honorius III Confirming the Order of Saint Dominic. 1571. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. Valencia. San Pio V Fine Arts Museum.

Lord William Russell receiving the sacrament prior to his execution July 21, 1683. Engraved by R. Anderson after Alexander Johnston.From the book 'Illustrations of English and Scottish History' Volume II

Complot de El Escorial,1807. Conspiración fallida liderada por el príncipe de Asturias Fernando de Borbón, para provocar la caida de Manuel Godoy y poner bajo control a la reina María Luisa de Parma. Sentencia del Escorial,25 de enero de 1808. El tribunal absolvió a todos los encausados. Grabado. Historia del Levantamiento, Guerra y Revolución de España, por el Conde de Toreno. Madrid,1851.

German 16th Century, Christ Healing the Lame (verso), c 1600 Christ Healing the Lame verso

Pope Sixtus V 13 December 1521, digital improved reproduction of an original print 1880, 27 August 1590, was Pope of the Catholic Church from 1585 to 1590, shows the cardinals the plan for the construction of the Vatican Library, Italy, Europe

'Alfred the Great, Disguised as a Harper, Playing Before Guthrum', (878), 1890. Creator: Unknown.

The children of Queen Helene of Sicily torn from her and imprisoned for life

The declaration of peace in Arras, October 2, 1435. France, early 15th century.

The Ecclesiastical Hierarchy with the political authority by which it is supported. The Religious Orders and the Afflicted appear in the foreground and according to an allegory the black and white dog at the feet of the Pope is meant to represent the Dominicans protecting the lambs from heresy in the form of a wolf. After fragment of 14th century fresco The Church Militant and the Church Triumphant painted by Simone Memmi in Sienna Cathedral. From Science and Literature in The Middle Ages by Pau

Sigismund I the Old (1467 1548), King of Poland, Grand Duke of IIthuania. Provosts of the Kraków Academy receiving diplomas of nobiIIty. Excerpt from an unknown Russian journal. Unknown, Matejko, Jan (1838 1893)

Scene from the biblical story, Christian monasticism, nuns, authentic reproduction of a school mural, historical, around 1900

Story of Prophet Moses, Moses is brought to Pharaoh's daughter, 1752, Ireland, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from an 18th or 19th century original.

World War I--Berlin: Protest Against War Profiteers 1916 Artist Unknown Colored print Collection of Archiv for Kunst & Geschichte, Berlin, Germany

The Raising of Lazarus Albert van Ouwater (active ca. 1440-1465 Netherlandish) Jesus raised Lazarus, brother of Martha and Mary (left), from the tomb after four days. Scene set in family side chapel. Crowd peers in through gate as, centre foreground, Lazarus rises from tomb casting off his shroud. On right man holds scarf to nose.

WORK OF MERCY - 15th CENTURY. Author: DOMENICO GHIRLANDAIO (1449-1494) BIGORDI CURRADI. Location: IGLESIA DE SAN MARTIN. Florenz. ITALIA.

Maximilian I (1459-1519). Holy Roman Emperor. Mary of Burgundy (1457-1482). Wife of Maximilian I. Maximilian I asking mary's hand. Engraving by Wollerman, 19th century. Colored.

Queen of Scotland Mary Stuart (1542-1587). Sentencing death. Engraving by P. Sporrer. Almanac. The Illustration, 1880, Spain.

Church of England wedding Date: 1820

Jesus appears again to his apostles. Thomas recognizes him and adores him. Colored Illustration for The life of Our Lord Jesus Christ written by the four evangelists, 1853

Hans Memling The Presentation in the Temple WGA14806 The Presentation in the Templelabel QS:Len,The Presentation in the Temple; It was a part of Hulin de Loo's poliptych

Engraving depicting a scene from medieval life. The Church is blessing a young soldier. Dated 11th Century

Interior of a synagogue during the Torah reading, Israel. Old 19th century engraved illustration from El Mundo Ilustrado 1879

Edward I is recognised as overlord of Scotland; claimants to the Scottish throne agree to abide by his arbitration

Boyar's Wedding, Karelin, Andrei Osipovich (1837-1906)

Christopher Columbus receiving from Queen Isabella of Spain his nomination as Viceroy of the territories he will discover on his voyages. Coloured lithograph, ca. 1850.

Esther Before King Ahasverus by Antoine Coypel, illustration, (1661-1722)

The Death of Calvin, Currier and Ives, May 24, (1564), 1857-1907, USA, Washington, D.C., Library of Congress

The Synod of Elvira. Approximately 305-306. synod held in Elvira in the Roman province of Hispania Baetica. Actually Granada. Andalusia. Spain. Colored engraving.

Switzerland, 19th century. Wedding ceremony in Bern in about 1820. Engraving.

Engraving by British artist & engraver, William Hogarth 1697ñ1764: The Sleeping Congregation 1736. The congregation snores through the drone of the sermon of a decrepit minister. A disjointed angel on the wall lurks above the scene, reflecting the perverse atmosphere

St. Louis serving a repast to the Poor

Gospel preaching in the 7th and 8th centuries. A monk spreads Christianity before a crowd of listeners under a tree in the open air. Gospel preaching in the 7th and 8th centuries, print maker: Hendrik D. Jzn Sluyter, (mentioned on object), after: Karel Frans Philippeau, (mentioned on object), Netherlands, 1865 - 1870, paper, steel engraving, h 195 mm × w 240 mm

Priest in the confessional, the sins of the faithful ring out, confession in St Peter's, Italy, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century, original date unknown, Europe

Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) Genoese navigator and explorer kneeling before his patrons, Isabella of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon. French illustration c1850.

Sanhedrin trial of Jesus. Colored Illustration for The life of Our Lord Jesus Christ written by the four evangelists, 1853

A woman entering a doorway holds her hand out with money in it to the family gathered on the doorstep. Engraving by J. Saddler after G. Doré.

Henry III (1017-1056). Called the Black. Holy Roman Emperor. Synod of Sutri (1046). Engraving by A. Closs. Colored.

Joan of Arc declaring her mission. After a print by Thomas Holloway from the work by John Opie originally featured in Robert Bowyer's Historic Gallery, published between 1793 and 1806.

The coronation of Queen Victoria of Great Britain took place on 28 June 1838

Willem van Holland, a German ruler also count of Holland, plans to build a cathedral in Den Haag.

Church of Mercy. Azulejos. Jesus is anointed by a sinful woman in Luke 7:36-50. Evora. Portugal.

The risen Christ shares supper with two men at Emmaus. Lithograph by F.S. Hanfstaengl after P. Caliari, il Veronese.

Gregory XIII (1501-1585). Italian Pope (1572-1585), born as Ugo Buoncompagni. Japanese Ambassadors before Pope Gregory XIII in 1585. He received them in gratitude to the missionaries sent. Colored engraving, 1850.

LA VISITA DE LA REINA DE SABA - SIGLO XV - RENACIMIENTO ITALIANO. Author: PIERO DELLA FRANCESCA. Location: IGLESIA DE SAN FRANCISCO. Arezzo. ITALIA. SALOMON REY SIGLO X AC. REINA DE SABA. SALOMON REY ESPOSA. Bilqis.

Christ in debate with the Pharisees Behind him are his disciples One of the Pharisees shows him a coin and asks Christ if it is permissible to pay taxes to the emperor Christ points up and says, Give to the emperor what belongs to the emperor and to God what belongs to God Below the image the title in Latin, four four-line verses in Dutch and a reference to the Bible text in Mat 22:15, Christ in debate with the Pharisees about the tax to the emperor Royal Bible , print maker: anonymous, Lucas Vorsterman (I), Peter Paul Rubens, (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1630 - 1652 and/or 1630 - 1702, paper, engraving, h 402 mm × w 509 mm

Lithography by Johann Nepomuk Strixner from 1824 depicting John the Evangelist with his students, showing figures, gestures, and teaching scene.

Patrick Henry before the Virginia House of Burgesses May 30, 1765

The joint reign of William and Mary began in February 1689. when they succeeded James II of England (14 October 1633 - 16 September 1701). Their coronation took place on 11 April 1689 in Westminster Abbey. England. Digital reproduction of a historical original.

King James II of England facing bishops in the Privy Council, 1688. From The National and Domestic History of England by William Aubrey published London circa 1890

Painting depicting the Macabre feast of Al-Madrid

William I, The Conqueror (1027-87) King of England from 1066. William receiving the English leaders c1067. Colour printed wood engraving

Engraving depicting Macbeth instructing the murderers, from William Shakespeare's play Macbeth. Dated 18th Century

Initiation ceremonies of gabr or disciples of Zoroastrianism in ancient Persia. A priest pours water in a babys mouth, washes a child and holds another over a pyre. Iniziazione de Guebri. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World, Il Costume Antico e Moderno, Florence, 1847.

José García Hidalgo / 'Saint Augustine distributing the goods of the rich among the poor'. 1663 - 1711. Oil on canvas. Museum: Museo del Prado, Madrid, España.

ISENBRANDT, Adriaen (16th century). The Mass of Saint Gregory. 16th c. Apparition of Christ to Pope Saint Gregory. Flemish art. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. Prado Museum.

Queen Anne of Brittany, Court of the Ladies, 1509

The early 1900s caption reads: "Meeting of Frederick the Great and Young Emperor Josef II. Frederick the Great of Prussia and the Austrian Empress fought bitterly, but the Empresss son Josef was a warm admirer of the Prussian king, and as soon as he became emperor sought an interview and established an alliance with his countrys foe. Note how cleverly the old Prussian imitates the delight and enthusiasm of his faithful friend."

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