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.

Charles II, called the Bewitched (1661-1700). King of Spain (1665-1700). It was believed that the king was under the influence of an evil spell, which led to exorcisms that would ended his ill health and allow him to beget an heir to the throne. Charles II at the moment of exorcism. Chromolithography. Historia General de España (General History of Spain), by Miguel Morayta. Volume IV. Madrid, 1890.

John Faust aka Johann Fust, c.1400 - 1466 Early German Printer. John Gutenberg, 1400-1468. Early German printer. Peter Schoeffer, c.1425-1503. Cleric and German printer.

Jesus eating the Passover lamb with his disciples. Colored Illustration for The life of Our Lord Jesus Christ written by the four evangelists, 1853

Esther in front of the king of Egypt for request in favor of his people. Book of Esther. Chapter 15. Engraving. Colored.

A condemned man goes to the court of the Inquisition, detail from Autodafe chaired by San Domenico Guzman, by Pedro Berruguete (ca 1450-ca 1504).

The Return of the Prodigal Son by Murillo

Antoni Casanova i Estorach / "Els pares mercedaris rescatant captius a l'Àfrica" (detalle), 1870. Nº inv. 014. A.B.A.S.J.

Audience of the Dutch with Garcia II of Kongo, 1642. The large red velvet throne was embroidered with Don Alvaro King of Kongo. The floor was covered with a magnificent Turkish carpet, and over his head hung a canopy of white satin with gold embroidery and fringe. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, Florence, Italy, 1843.

The Tsar kissing his mother, the Dowager empress after the crowning ceremony. May 1896

Swearing in of William III of Orange as Governor, Captain General and Chief Admiral of Holland, 1675, The Dutch War, also called the Dutch-French War,...

The examination of a woman for signs of witchcraft in the Middle Ages. The women have denounced a young stranger as a witch and show the judge alleged witch marks, painting by Tompkins Matteson (detail), Historic, digitally restored reproduction from an original of the time.

Miguel de Cervantes (1547-1616). Spanish writer. Cervantes writing the dedication of his Persiles. Engraving by Capuz after a painting by Eugenio Oliva. The Spanish and American Illustration, 1883. Colored.

St. Philips encounter with St. Felix of Cantalice, preparatory study for an engraving by Christian Sas. Artist: Jacques Stella, French, 1596-1657

Scene from the biblical story, confession of sins in front of a priest, authentic reproduction of a school mural, historical, around 1900

Joseph Balsamo, called Graf von Cagliostro, before the Inquisition in Rome on April , Johann Hieronymus Deleteenkohl -, publishing house

(MILAGRO EN LA FORTALEZA DE GRACIA) - SIGLO XVII. Location: MUSEO. SAN FRANCISCO-CALIFORNIA. CHILD JESUS.

Four Chinese men standing next to a man restrained by a cangue. Colour lithograph.

Christopher Columbus about to embark for the New World from Palos, Spain, 8 August 1492. Women and children sad at departure of loved ones. Print c1860. Exploration Discovery America

Christopher Columbus presenting his request to Queen Isabella I and Ferdinand V and a gathering of courtiers

Dressing and haircutting of the new nuns in the order of Benedictine nuns, 1880, Germany, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century ...

Presentation in the Temple, scene from the Life of the Virgin, side panel of King Albert's Altar, 1438-1439, by the Master of King Albert's Altar (active 1438-1440).

Methods of torture during the interrogation of the inquisition. Engraving, 19th century. Color.

Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Whirling Derviches. Mevlevi Order. The whirling dervishes were founded by Jelaluddin Rumi (1207-1273). Engraving by Lemaitre, Vernier and Monnin. Historia de Turquia by Joseph Marie Jouannin (1783-1844) and Jules Van Gaver, 1840.

Women at the tomb of Jesus. An angel announces the resurrection of Our Lord Jesus the son of God to the holy women. Mark book, New Testament. Old 19th century engraved illustration from Jesus Christ by Veuillot 1890

Eberhard cuts in half the tablecloth between himself and his son Ulrich, 1377, (1936). Creator: Unknown.

Tombination of Christ, 1660 print Christ is worn towards the tomb. Several people watch. This print is part of an album. paper etching / engraving Christ's entombment (possibly by angels)

Tauromaquia. Toreros orando en la capilla antes de la corrida. Grabado de 1920. Author: Daniel Perea y Rojas.

Women in typical traditional costume in church at a service, 1869, Brittany, France, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th century painting, exact original date unknown, Europe

Gustav III of Sweden visits a fortune-teller who predicts - correctly - impending disaster Date: circa 1791

A woman washes Jesu's feet. Into a Pharisee's house. Simon, the pharisee, says that is a sinful woman. Gospel Illustration by Jerome Nadal (1507-1580).

France's King Louis XIV is shown here introducing to the court his grandson, Philippe de France, also Duke of Anjou.

Earl Rivers and Caxton presenting their book and printer to King Edward IV Engraved by Birrel from the book A catalogue of Royal and Noble Authors Volume II published 1806, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated

Pius V, Saint (1504-1572). Italian pope, named Antonio Ghislieri. Elected in 1566. Engraving by Capuz. Colored.

VALDÄS LEAL, Juan de (1622-1690). Saint Ignatius of Loyola Receiving from Pope Paul III the Bull of the Establishment of the Company of Jesus. 1674-1676. School of Sevilla. Baroque art. Oil. SPAIN. ANDALUSIA. Sevilla. Fine Arts Museum.

Custine last confession, and writing his testament before his execution. 1793

The South Tyrolean patriot Andreas Hofer. Tyrolean uprising, Italy, 19th century.

Albemarle and Fitzwalter quarrel over the Murder of the Duke of Gloucester.

Luthers Evening at Home. Martin Luther is pictured here at home with his family, singing as he plays his instrument. Martin Luther (1483-1546) was the German leader of the Protestant Reformation. In 1521, he was formally excommunicated from the Roman Catholic Church and summoned before the Diet of Worms. The Diet had been called by Emperor Charles V and, among other matters, took up the doctrines spread by Luther. Luther arrived under safe conduct on April 16, refused to yield ground in lengthy arguments with theologians. Katarina von Bora (1499-1552) was the wife of Martin Luther, and they h

Saint Anne, Mother of Mary, has an egg pierced by a wet nurse after the Nativity, terracotta group by the artists Jean and Nicolas Wespin, Baroque, V Chapel, Sacro Monte Serralunga di Crea, Province of Alessandria, Monferrato, Piedmont, Italy, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Europe

Die heilige Cäcilia von Rom, in mehreren christlichen Konfessionen als Heilige, Jungfrau und Märtyrin verehrt, sie gilt als Schutzpatronin der Kirchenmusik, Historisch, digital restaurierte Reproduktion einer Vorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert 1f-4903266

ZURBARAN, Francisco de (1598-1664). Saint Bruno and the Pope Urban II. 1630. Saint Bruno and Pope Urban II's meeting. The Pope asked Bruno for advice in order to solve Church's problems. Baroque art. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. ANDALUSIA. Sevilla. Fine Arts Museum.

Inquisitors stand ready to take down a victim's confession as they roast him on the wheel Date: 16-17th century

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

St. Peter Resurrects the Child of Theophilus Detail #1 (From The Life of St. Peter Cycle) 1425-28 Masaccio (1401-1428 Italian) Fresco Cappella Brancacci, Santa Maria del Carmine, Florence, Italy

Master of Saint Giles, The Baptism of Clovis, c 1500 The Baptism of Clovis

St Jan of Kęty as a Teacher of St Casimir the Prince Zinc, Florian Stanis AW (1838 1912)

The early 1900s caption reads: LOUIS IX. AND THE PRISONERS FREED AT HIS CORONATION.This celebrated king ruled 1226 to his death in 1270 came to the throne as a little child, and his wise mother won him instant popularity by liberating all the unfortunate people held in jail throughout France, most of them prisoners for debt. The delight of the child king, the humble and bewildered gratitude of the men and women grown old in hopeless confinement, are touchingly portrayed in this well-known picture of the French artist Lesur..

A Parish Board of Guardians discusses what to do with a foundling. Engraving.

A farewell to the Dead by Volkov, Iosif Petrovich (1854-after 1897) / State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow / Russian Painting of 19th cen. / 1878 / Russia / Oil on paper / Genre / 42x53

Luthers Evening at Home. Martin Luther is pictured here at home with his family, singing as he plays his instrument. Martin Luther (14831546) was the German leader of the Protestant Reformation. In 1521, he was formally excommunicated from the Roman Catholic Church and summoned before the Diet of Worms. The Diet had been called by Emperor Charles V and, among other matters, took up the doctrines spread by Luther. Luther arrived under safe conduct on April 16, refused to yield ground in lengthy arguments with theologians. Katarina von Bora (1499-1552) was the wife of Martin Luther, and they had six children.

The Bean Festival, copperplate engraving by Paul Pontius, 18th century, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact original date not known

Jesus goes triumphant from Bethlehem to Jerusalem. Colored Illustration for The life of Our Lord Jesus Christ written by the four evangelists, 1853

The parable of the lily. Lithograph.

Engraving of the final moments of Saint Bede (672 AD-735 AD) by J. Doyle Penrose (1862-1932) an Irish Painter. Dated 1754.

Saint Mamertus (died C. 475). Bishop of Vienne in Gaul. Engraving by Severini. 19th century. Colored.

The painting shows a historical scene of the Finnish-Swedish Reformation. It depicts the Swedish King Gustav Vasa (r. 1523 - 1560) together with the reformer Mikael Agricola, who is considered the father of the Finnish written language, illustration, reproduction from a 19th century original. Authentic, file restored for optimal use, exact date of original unknown, Historical

Madonna mit dem Jesuskind, Litta Madonna, Stahlstich nach einem Gemälde von Leonardo da Vinci, Historisch, digital restaurierte Reproduktion einer Vorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert 1f-4903171

The Pope's breakfast, Vatican, illustration by Enrico Nardi (1864-1947), woodcut from Moderne Kunst (Modern Art), illustrated magazine published by Richard Bong, 1891-1892, Year VI, No 13, Berlin.

Nicolas Joaquin Arteta Calisto (1771-1849). Bishop and first archbishop of Quito. Chapter house. Cathedral of Quito. Ecuador.

Pope Pius XI (1857-1939). Reigned form 1922-1939. Engraving.

Death of Luther ca 1902.

Galileo Galilei before the Roman Inquisition, 1632

Historical Palestine, Entrance to the Chapel of the Holy Sepulchre, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from an early 19th century original, date unknown.

The Last Supper, Bouts, Dieric, 1465.

Sir Lancelot kneels in front of Queen Guinevere. 19th century engraving after 12th century original.

1500s 1530s MARTIN LUTHER AND PHILIPP MELANCHTHON TRANSLATING BIBLE INTO VERNACULAR GERMAN

A shepherd's family saying grace at the meal table with a sheep dog sitting under the father's chair. Mezzotint with engraving by Edward Burton, 1851, after Alexander George Fraser.

It is in vain that you decide, death claims you as his destined bride - From The English Dance of Death

The National Museum. Presentation of Jesus at the Temple. 1486 fir wood panels from Knights Hospitallers' in Striegau. Warsaw. Poland.

The Christening, circa 1900

Votive picture: a woman praying to the Virgin and to Christ crucified for a person in bed attended by physicians (). Oil painting.

The Visit of the Capuchin monk

Queen Isabella I of Castile dictating her last will and testament by Rosales Gallina, Eduardo (1836-1873) / Museo del Prado, Madrid / 1864 / Spain / Oil on canvas / Genre,History / 290x400

Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556). Spanish knight, priest since 1537. Founded the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). Death of Saint Ignatius. Engraving. Colored.

The Royal Family of Great Britain, 1887 Chromo-lithograph after Emilie Chaese, Frame, Works on Paper

Clothing, fashion of the monastic orders in the Middle Ages, from left, Carmelite in going-out clothes, Carthusian monk in going-out clothes, Carthusian monk in house clothes, Carthusian nun with blessing jewellery, monastery of the Order of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary, a so-called Salesian, digitally improved reproduction of an illustration from the 19th century

*BENEDICTO XIV Y CARDENAL VALENTIN GONZAGA. Author: PANNINI. Location: MUSEO DE ROMA. Rome. ITALIA. BENEDIKT XIV. PAPST. CARDENAL V GONZAGA. VALENTIN GONZAGA CAR. LAMBERTINI PROSPERO.

Antonio Vieira (1608-1697). Portuguese Jesuit philosopher and writer. Vieira preaching in Brazil. Colored engraving.

Caedmon is the first named English poet. This illutration depicts how he started writing poetry. He worked as a herdsman at Whitby Abbey and when the servant had feasts they used to pass around an instrument and everyone would play it. Here he is leaving because he does not know how to play or sing. That night, he had a dream in which someone asked him to sing, Caedmon wrote a short poem praising God. He went on to join the monastry and write many poems. Date: circa 650

Christmas Eve at Claudius' (Illustration From German Christmas Music) Illustration

The town council praying at altar dedicated to the Nativity, 1614

Advertisement for Liebig products; artists creating mosaic images of Christian content.

John Knox admonishes Mary, Queen of Scots, on 24 June 1563 about her planned marriage to Don Carlos, son of Philip II of Spain. From The National and Domestic History of England by William Aubrey, published in London around 1890, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated

Memorial painting of Bishop of Holar and his three wives. Two predeceased him and the third commissioned the AD 1685 work upon her husband's death. National Museum of Iceland, Reykjavik.

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