Historical Figures and Events

Engravings and woodcuts depict historical scenes and figures, focusing on royalty, weddings, and significant moments, in detailed classical styles.

Lord Thomas Fitzgerald renounces his allegiance to Henry VIII in Ireland

ESCAPE OF MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS FROM LOCHLEVEN, BRONZE BAS-RELIEF, BY THEED, IN THE PRINCE'S CHAMBER

Albrecht Dürer, The Betrothal of Maximilian with Mary of Burgundy, German, 1471 - 1528, 1511, woodcut

Woodcut by Hans Schäufelin, circa 1535, depicting a dancing wedding couple in traditional attire with dynamic movement and posture.

Lord Thomas Fitzgerald renounces his allegiance to Henry VIII in Ireland

Antonio Tempesta, Philip of Spain Before Margaret of Austria, 1612 Philip of Spain Before Margaret of Austria

History of Germany. Middle Ages. 1450-1500. From left to right, 14: bowman, 15-16: princes. Chromolithography. "Historia Universal", by César Cantú. Volume VIII, 1881.

The figures represented here are French people between 1500 and 1550.They are, from left to right: Admiral d'Amboise, Anne of Britanny (died 1514), huntsman, bodyguard, nobleman, citizen, lady of th e court, man of learning, and a judge. This illustration dates to 1882.

From left to right: Florentines, page, noblemen and Venetian noblemen. Chromolithography. "Historia Universal" (Universal History), by César Cantú. Volume VI. Published in Barcelona, 1885.

Netherlands, Castiliani: man and woman, dressed in the Spanish fashion of ca. 1610-'20, Man and woman, standing, seen from the front, dressed in the Spanish fashion of ca. 1610-'20. Cut from map of Europe, Blaeu exc., costume print, prints, height mm, width mm, print maker, printmaker, 1617 - 1617, first quarter 17th century, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process)

History of France, 1000. From left to right, 4: warrior, 5-6-7: ordinary people, 8-9: noblemen. Chromolithography. "Historia Universal", by César Cantú. Volume V, 1884.

The Viennese double wedding: Maximilian discusses with the king of Hungary and his brother the marriages between their (small) children, Albrecht Dürer, 1515 print Maximilian stands for a curtain with the king of Hungary (Vladislav) and his brother (Sigismund). Between them in two young girls (Maria and Anna) and one boy (Ferdinand or Louis). Three coats of arms at their feet. Detail of the triumphal arch of Keizer Maximilian I. Nuremberg paper parental agreement ~ marriage. king. armorial bearing, heraldry

Woodcut by Hans Burgkmair the Elder from 1514-1516 showing Emperor Maximilian I learning English, part of the "Weißkunig" series.

Eugène Delacroix, Hamlet and Guildenstern (Act III, Scene II), 1834 1843 Hamlet and Guildenstern (Act III, Scene II)

Cem Sultan (1459-1495). Ottoman prince, son of Sultan Mehmed II (1432-1481). Cem imprisoned in Rhodes, where he had taken refuge in July 1482 asking for the protection of Pierre d'Aubusson, Grand Master of the Hospitallers, who betrayed him by making a pact with Bayezid. In March 1483 Aubusson reached an agreement with Bayezid to keep Cem in captivity in exchange for money for his upkeep. In 1489 Cem was moved to Rome and handed over to Charles VIII of France, 1495. Engraving after "Description du siége de la ville de Rhodes", 1496. "Vie Militaire et Religieuse au Moyen Age et à l'Epoque de la Renaissance". Paris, 1877.

Florence, Callot, Jacques, Reception of Margaret of Austria in Mantua, verso lower left - stamped, Margaret of Austria greeting another lady of distinction. Around them members of their retinue., print, prent, prints, enten, height 128 mm, width 176 mm, French, 1592-08-21 - 1635-03-24, print maker, prentmaker, 1612 - 1612, first quarter 17th century, paper, papier, etching, etchings

Spanish Noble Couple around A.D. 1300

A Doge of Venice with a Cardinal, a Councillor and Servants Bearing the Train. Artist: Bernardino Rodriguez ("Bernardino Siciliano") (Italian, documented () Sicily 1600-1650). Dimensions: 2-1/2 x 5-3/16 in. (6.4 x 13.2 cm). Date: 1600-1650. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

History of France. 1300. From left to right, 14: knight, 15: warrior, 16: king. Chromolithography. "Historia Universal", by César Cantú. Volume VI, 1885.

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Series of pictures Development of men's clothing, in front of the cathedral of Bologna Charles V is expected for his coronation as emperor, 1536, digitally restored reproduction of a collective picture from c. 1900, in the public domain, exact date unknown

The figures represented here are French people between 1550 and 1600. They are, from left to right, a huntsman and a bodyguard. This illustration dates to 1882. This illustration dates to 1882.

Copper engraving by Albrecht Dürer depicting Ecce Homo from the copperplate Passion series, created in 1512, showing figures, gestures, and compositional layout.

The Figures represented here are all French people living in the 17th century, specifically between 1600 and 1670. They are, from left to right, three lords of the court. The illustration dates to 1882.

Ecce Homo, from The Passion 1512 Albrecht Dürer German. Ecce Homo, from The Passion 391377

The winner's return according to the image of Kazimierz Mirecki. Shameline probably from the ears of 18880 (2) 276 Antoszewicz, Stanis AW (Fl. 1873 1886), Mirecki, Kazimierz (1830 1911)

Otto I, Duke of Bavaria Graf von W.

Europe. Early Middle Ages. 8th-9th centuries. Frankish Kingdom. Carolingian dynasty. From left to right. 9: Empress of 800, 19: Warrior, 11: Princess, 12: Charlemagne. Chromolithography. "Historia Universal" (Universal History), by César Cantú. Volume IV. Published in Barcelona, 1881.

Tiridates I is crowned king of Armenia by Nero. Haughtiness of Nero, print maker: Ludwig Gottlieb Portman, (mentioned on object), intermediary draughtsman: Reinier Vinkeles (I), (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1804, paper, etching, h 205 mm × w 134 mm

Louis II of Flanders (1330-1384). Count of Flanders. Deputies of the Burghers of Ghent in revolt against their sovereign, Louis II of Flanders, come to beg him to pardon them and to return to their town, 1379. Engraving after a miniature from "Froissart". "Moeurs, usages et costumes au moyen-âge et à l'époque de la Renaissance", by Paul Lacroix. Paris, 1878.

Le Couronnement de l'Empereur Alexandre III de Russie (27 Mai). Dated: 1883. Medium: wood engraving. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Auguste Lepere.

Rudolf IV. The Stifter, Duke of Austria.

Townspeople 1447 1492 Lithography: Salb M. (edition) & Jan Matejko

Salome receives the head of John the Baptist, Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert, after Peter Paul Rubens, 1596 - 1659 print Salome receives the head of John the Baptist on a scale of a soldier of King Herod. Under the show is a Latin quote from the Bible text Marcus 6, rule 28. paper engraving Salome is given the head of John the Baptist by the executioner

Emilia-Romagna Ferrara Argenta S. Domenico6. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Post-medieval: Architecture, architectural sculpture, painting, frescoes. Works in museum include 15th century terracotta statues and painting, sculpture Owner: Pinacoteca Comunale Object Notes: Two sets of prints and negatives General Notes: Successivamente alla realizzazione di questo servizio, risalente al l'anno 1978, al Pinacoteca e stato aggiunto. Per questo motivo e in prepazione da parte un servizio aggiornato sulla Pinacoteca di Argenta. 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 Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Images are organized by geographic region in Italy, then by province,

The figures represent two French peasants around A.D. 1100. The illustration dates to 1882.

alchemy Arnaldus de Villa Nova figure 22 ""Viridarium Chymicum"" by Daniel Stolzius von Stoltzenberg Frankfurt am Main 1624 private collection,

Umbria Perugia Foligno Palazzo Trinci6. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Post-medieval: 14th century architecture (1389-1407), 19th century facade (1841-47), paintings on canvas, paintings on panel, frescoes, minor arts Object Notes: pinocoteca is on second floor (no neg.s to date) 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 Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Images are organized by geographic region in Italy, then by province, city, site complex and monument.

The figures here represent Spaniards around A.D. 1300. They are, from left to right: three noblemen and two noblewomen. The illustration dates to 1882.

Peter III of Aragon (1240-1285), so-called "the Great". King of Aragon, Valencia (as Peter I) and Count of Barcelona (as Peter II). Coronation of Pedro III of Aragon in Saragossa in November 1276. Engraving by Serra Pausas. "Glorias Espanolas" (Glories of Spain). Volume II. Published in Barcelona, 1890.

Conflicto por Sicilia. A la muerte de Pedro III de Aragón, el infante Federico fué nombrado regente del Reino de Sicilia. El infante Federico y Roger de Lauria se entrevistaron con el papa Bonifacio VIII que quería convencerlo para que no aceptara el trono, ya que los sicilianos lo deseaban como rey de Sicilia. Finalmente fué coronado en Palermo por los nobles en 1296. Dibujo por Urrabieta. Grabado por A. Roca. Historia de Cataluña y de la Corona de Aragón, por Victor Balaguer. Editada en Barcelona,1862.

Der Tod kommt für die Kaiserin nach Hans Holbein d. J. Aus Der Todten Tanz, erschienen in Basel 1843 / Death comes for the Empress after Hans Holbein the Younger From Der Todten Tanz or The Dance of Death published Basel 1843, Historisch, digital restaurierte Reproduktion von einer Vorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, Record date not stated,

The figures represented here are English people between A.D. 1300 and 1400. They are, from left to right: a knight in 1333; a cross-bow man in 1376; a knight; a common person, two people belonging to the court; a man of rank in 1377; a citizen; a lord in 1392; and a knight in 1377. The illustration dates to 1882.

Countries with which Maximilian I was at war, engraving by Lemaitre after the Triumph of Maximilian I by Albrecht Durer (1471-1528), from Allemagne by Philippe Le Bas (1794-1860), L'Univers pittoresque, Europe, published by Firmin Didot Freres, Paris, 1838.

Guinevere is on a rampart of her father's castle, and Arthur catches a glimpse of her as he enters with his troops.

Costumes of Frankish princesses and lords, 9th century. From the dedication page of the Bible of San Paolo fuori le mura, MS f.1.m, c.870, In the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls. Princesses, Seigneurs. Handcoloured lithograph by Villain after an illustration by Horace de Viel-Castel from his Collection des costumes, armes et meubles pour servir à l'histoire de la France (Collection of costumes, weapons and furniture to be used in the history of France), Treuttel & Wurtz, Bossange, 1827.

Meeting between Philip IV and Louis XIV in the Pheasants Island. Tapestry. Madrid, French Embassy. Author: Charles Le Brun (1619-1690). Location: FRENCH EMBASSY. MADRID. SPAIN. JULES MAZARIN. FELIPE III HIJA. FELIPE IV HERMANA. LUIS XIII DE FRANCIA ESPOSA. AUSTRIA MARGARITA HIJA. FELIPE DE ORLEANS. NAVAILLES MADAME DE. FELIPE IV REY DE ESPAÑA. LUIS MENDEZ DE HARO Y GUZMAN (1598-1661). LUIS XIV DE FRANCIA (1643-1715) EL REY SOL. MARIA TERESA DE AUSTRIA (1638-1683). PASRO DE ARAGON (CAPITAN GUARDIA BORGOÑA). HENRI DE LA TOUR AUVERGNE VIZCONDE TURENNE.

King François I, said Mezeray if was wonderfully pleased the magnificence, vintage engraving. King François I, said Mezeray if was wonderfully pleased the magnificence, vintage engraved illustration. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10656229

Double portrait of Albrecht, Archduke of Austria and Isabella of Spain. Double portrait of Albrecht, Archduke of Austria and Isabella of Spain, land vacuettes of the Southern Netherlands. His coat of arms stands on the floor next to him, she is wearing a ribbon in her hand. Under the portraits their both name and titles.

Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius 480 to 524 or 525 takes counsel of Dame Philosophy. After miniature in 15th century MS Consolation of Boethius. From Science and Literature in The Middle Ages by Paul Lacroix published London 1878

Aristocratc by Anonymous artist, Copper engraving, 1693, Baroque, Russia, Moscow, State History Museum,

Adelheid of Burgundy.

Italian womens costumes from the mid 15th century. From a fresco by Pinturicchio in the church of Santa Maria in Ara Coeli, Rome. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Alteneck's Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889. Illustration by Dr. Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck, lithographed by C.R. Dr. Hefner-Alteneck (1811 - 1903) was a German museum curator, archaeologist, art historian, illustrator and etcher.

Costumes du XIVe. siècle tirés du même roman, MS. No. 6964.. Willemin, N. X. (Nicolas Xavier), 1763-1833. Prints. 1839. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection. Art , France , History

Shield of Friedrich Gerschter, by Felix Lindtmayer I, 1524-1543

SERVITOR, GERMAN NOBLE; SERVITOR, SPANISH PEASANT; ETON MONTEM 1844

German 16th Century, Masquerade, c. 1515, pen and brown ink with watercolor on laid paper

Rosamunda persuades Io Perideo to assassinate the Lombard king Alboin. Date: 573

Costumes of the Burat people of Siberia. Woman in coat with tassles, hunter in reindeer-skin coat with bow and quiver, noble in formal robes. Shamans in long decorated coats carrying round shields and ritual tools. Handcoloured lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsche's "Vollstaendige Völkergallerie in getreuen Abbildungen" (Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures), Meissen, circa 1835-1840. Goedsche (1785-1863) was a German writer, bookseller and publisher in Meissen. Many of the illustrations were adapted from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch fur Kinder" and others.

Italy. Notary and henchman in the 15th century. Engraving. "Moeurs, usages et costumes au moyen-ge et à l'époque de la Renaissance", by Paul Lacroix. Paris, 1878.

King Henry VIII, retiring from council, Illustration from the Book, "John Cassels Illustrated History of England, Volume II", text by William Howitt, Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, London, 1858

"Faint Heart never won Fair Lady" by M.J. Lawles from Once a Week 1863 Date: 1925

Kleidung, Mode in Italien zur Zeit der Hochrenaissance um 1500, der Doge und sein Gefolge in Venedig, von links, Gefolge des Dogen, ein venezianischer...

The French garb depicted in this illustration dates to around A.D. 900. From left to right are a man of the lower rank, a woman of rank, a king, three soldiers, a lady, a man of rank, and a princess. .

Kleidung, Mode in Deutschland, Franken zur Zeit der Merowinger und Karolinger, im 7. bis 9. Jahrhundert, von links, drei fränkische Adlige, ein fränki...

Right panel of a triptych: kneeling donors. Draughtsman: anonymous. After anonymous. Dating: c. 1800 - c. 1900. Measurements: h 563 mm × w 197 mm. Museum: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

Historic drawing from the 19th century, musicians playing a lute and a harp, drummer palying a fife, 15th century

The Ninth Generation, Sebaldt Derrer II; Nuremberg, Germany; about 1626 - 1711; Tempera colors with gold and silver highlights on parchment; Leaf: 37.6 x 26 cm (14 13,16 x 10 1,4 in.)

Bruzio Visconti or Brizio Visconti, poet and politician, son of Luchino Visconti. Lord of Lodi, d. 1356. Brutius Vicecomes (Bruzio) rides the middle horse between two knights Vigor (Bernabo Visconti) and Sensus (Franceschino de Cristiani, Pavian judge) to meet allegorical Virtues: Circumspectio, Intelligentia (with wings), Discretio with crown, and Docilitas. Bruzio Visconti, Signore di Lodi. From a manuscript codex by Bartolomeo di Bartoli. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Giulio Ferrario in his Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World, Il Costume Antico e Moderno, Florence, 1837.

A ball in a chateau - couples process into the ballroom while musicians play in the minstrels' gallery - and a clumsy dancer treads on his hostess's party dress... Date: circa 1450

Philippe IV le Bel 1268 to 1314 reunites the States General in the Louvre from Histoire de France by Colart published circa 1840

The Duke of Gloucester meets with Sir John Lackingay in the presence of other courtiers Date: circa 1397

Costumes de Différents Pays, 'Marchand et Marchande de Vienne en Autriche'. L. F. Labrousse (France, Bordeaux, active late 18th century)Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur (France, 1757-1810). France, circa 1797. Prints; engravings. Hand-tinted engraving on paper

Comtes de Hollande et de Flandre. (Leti, teatro Belgico) XVe siècle, costumes seigneuriaux, hommes, Flandre.. Jacquemin, Raphaël, 1821-1881. Deltre, Auguste, 1822-1907. Prints, Illustrations. 1869. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection. Clothing and dress , France, Costume , France, Men , Clothing & dress , Flanders , 1400-1499, Men , Clothing & dress , Netherlands , 1400-1499, Nobility , Netherlands , 1400-1499

Costumes de la fin du XIIIe. siècle. Tirés d'un MS, commencé en 1291 et terminé en 1294.. Willemin, N. X. (Nicolas Xavier), 1763-1833. Prints. 1839. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection. Art , France , History

Bartolomé Bermejo, The flagellation of Saint Engracia. 1474-1477, oil on panel, Museo de Bellas Artes, Bilbao, Spain.

Robert Carr Scottish (1589 - 1645) statesman, found guilty of murder of Overbury, prisoner in Tower, pardoned but prosecuted : with his wife who was also implicated

The Coronation of Napoleon(1769-1821) by Jacques-Louis David (1484-1825) in the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, 2 December 1804, Paris. 1805-1807. Oil on canvas. Louvre Museum. Paris, France.

FELIPE II REY DE ESPAÑA. 1527-1598. " BODA CON ISABEL DE VALOIS " AZULEJOS DE LA PLAZA DE ESPAÑA DE SEVILLA .

A colored pen drawing by an anonymous artist depicting a king receiving a letter, created between 1420 and 1430, emphasizing figure, gesture, and interaction.

Eugène Delacroix (1798-1863). The queen strives to console Hamlet. (Delteil 103). Lithography. 1834. Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris, Petit Palais. Console, queen

Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk, 1484-1546, and Mary Tudor, Queen of France, 1496-1533. He in hat, furred mantle, collar of the Garter, she in hood, bejeweled gown, holding an emblem. Coats of arms beneath. Copy of wedding portrait from 1515 with additional figure whispering in Brandon's ear, Cloth of Gold do not thy dispys, Though thou be mached withb Cloth of fries, Cloth of friez be not thou to bould, Though thou be mached with Cloth of Gold. From the original in the possession of Samuel Egerton Brydges. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Trotter after a painting by Jan Gossaert from Samuel Woodburns Gallery of Rare Portraits Consisting of Original Plates, George Jones, 102 St Martins Lane, London, 1816.

Kleidermode der Wikinger und Normannen, von links ein Wikinger in Fellhose und einer mit Bronzehelm und Kittel mit gemustertem Rand, dann zwei skandin...

This illustration shows four English people who lived between A.D. 1300 and 1400. The figures, from left to right, represent: a lady of rank, Edward the Black Prince, Queen Philippa (1369), and Edward III (1377). The illustration dates to 1882.

Depart de Mathilde / Departure of Mathilde, 1833 - 1856 print Leaf with a large representation of the departure of Mathilde, from the play of Mathilde and Malek Adhel (the Cross knights) by Hendrik Kraaijesteijn. Under the show the title. Numbered in the middle: (1), numbered below: No. 84. Turnwood paper letterpress printing tales and fairy tales. militant proselytizing: religious war, crusade, etc.. waving farewell ~ departure on a journey

Poetry. Copla by poet and notary Valencian Andreu Martin Pineda (d.1566). Engraving, 19th century.

Fell as a hero in fulfilling her duty unshakable in loyalty to your monarch, fallen imperial military, Lamberg, Latour, Hentzi, Kopal, Zichy, Karl Carl Lanzedelli Lancedelli Lanzedelly -, Lithographer, Jakob Loder, Printer

Arthurian legend refers to the vast body of medieval story that focuses on King Arthur of Britain. The first references to him, as early as c. A.D. 600, indicate that he was historically a British leader in the Anglo-Saxon invasion, Geoffrey of Monmouth in 1137 names him the head of a magnificent court and master of Europe. This illustration, dating to the early 1900s, depicts the details in the full, later legend that has Arthur, illegitimate son of King Uther Pendragon, showing his royal blood by drawing a sword from a stone.

Turkish Lady of Rank (At Home). Van-Lennep, Henry J. (Henry John), 1815-1889. W. Endicott & Co.. Prints, Portraits. 1862. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection. Turkey , Social life and customs, Cats , Turkey, Upper class women, Turks , Clothing and dress, Turks , Women

States of Holland and West Friesland, Amsterdam, Gole, Jacob, Portrait of Maria II Stuart, verso lower right - stamped, Portrait of Maria II. In her right hand a cloth and on her left arm a dog. A dark boy is wearing her skirt. In the lower margin her title, two lines of Dutch text and two lines of Latin text., print, prints, Orange portraits, verso lower center - stamped, height 252 mm, width 183 mm, Northern Netherlands, 1660 - 1724, print maker, printmaker, 1688 - 1724, paper, papier, mezzotint, engraving, engraving (printing process), Publication (Event), Publicatie, publisher, uitgever van privilege

Elizabeth at Traitor's Gate, 1902. Artist: Patten Wilson.

Anglo-Saxons (500-1000). From left to right, 1: Warrior, 2: King (750), 3: Warrior. Chromolithography. "Historia Universal" (Universal History), by César Cantú. Volume IV. Published in Barcelona, 1881.

CARLOS III HACE LA PAZ CON EMBAJADOR DE LIBANO. Author: MONTAÑA PEDRO PABLO. Location: DELEGACION DE GOBIERNO. Barcelona. SPAIN. CHARLES III OF SPAIN.

History of Italy. 1200. Doge of Venice and Venetian dames. Chromolithography. "Historia Universal", by César Cantú. Volume VI, 1885.

Illustration from manuscript by unknown artist, 1341, Germany, Koblenz, Public main federal state record office

Coloured illustration of a pack of playing cards with the portrait of Lyon at the beginning of the 17th Century.

Francia. Edad Moderna. Siglo XVI. Inválidos de guerra pidiendo limosna. "Madame l'ingratitude", 1599. Ilustración en color de la "Armeé Française, Nos Soldats" (Ejército Francés, Nuestros Soldados). Autor, Eugene Hennebert (1826-1896). París, h. 1890. Ilustración firmada por Hussenot y Pallandre. Biblioteca Histórico Militar de Barcelona, Cataluña, España.

King Richard the Second Betrayed by the Earl of Northumberland, 1399, Etching by I.A. Atkinson, 1812

Fashionable noblewomen by Jost Ammon, 16th century. German royalty and courtiers in crowns and fancy hats, tall ruff collars, gowns with bodices, full sleeves, brocade petticoats. After paintings by Swiss-German artist Jost Ammon 1539-1591. d'apres Jost Ammon, XVIe siecle. Chromolithograph by Ferdinand Sere and Auguste Racinet from Charles Louandres Les Arts Somptuaires, The Sumptuary Arts, Hangard-Mauge, Paris, 1858.

Illustration titled 'A Voice from the Past'. The illustration depicts the ghost of Louis XVI of France warning Nicholas II of Russia to not rush his decision about the imprisoned writer Maxim Gorky. by Frank A. Nankivell (1869-1959) Australian artist and political cartoonist. Dated 1905

Bertrand du Guesclin, Breton knight, 1898. Artist: Gilbert

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