Symbolic Historical Events

Illustrative engravings capturing pivotal moments in history, reflecting on significant events and legendary figures in a dramatic, artistic style.

Joseph Raised to Power by Gerard Hoet, engraving

Genesis. Israel said to Joseph now I can die, after I have seen your face and I know you still live. Sacred biblical history Old Testament

Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, hosanna, praise be there in the name of the Lord, a king of Israel, chapter 12, verse 13, Gospel of John, New Testament, city gate, Jesus, riding, donkey, crowd, palm fronds, greeting, joy, cheering, Bible, historical illustration 1850

AUGUSTULUS, THE LAST ROMAN EMPEROR, SURRENDERS TO ODOACER.

The Trial by Fire of St. Cunegonde of Luxembourg, Empress of the Holy Roman Empire by Marriage to the Holy Roman Emperor Henry II. Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original

Captured Knights Templar in Cairo, Fourth Crusade, Egypt, Historical, digital reproduction of an original 19th century artwork, Africa

Joseph Raised to Power by Gerard Hoet, engraving

David's last kingdom day and admonition to his son Solomon, successor, king, handing over, throne, crown, warriors, weapons, outdoors, building, ruling, Bible, Old Testament, First Book of Chronicles, chapter 29, historical illustration around 1850

The widow of the Black Prince appealing to Wat Tyler for protection from the mob, 1381. Artist: Unknown

Joachim I Nestor was Elector of the Margraviate of Brandenburg, here he speaks about the death sentence on his accused friend for robbery, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original

Saint Cunigunde of Luxembourg, 975-1040, woodcut, Luxemburg

History of Spain. Middle Ages. Crusade against the Moors. Engraving by Antonio Roca. Las Glorias Nacionales. Volume III, Madrid-Barcelona edition, 1853. Author: Antonio Roca Sallent (1814-1864). Spanish engraver.

St. Bernhardt preaches the crusade, historic steel engraving from 1860

A Corpus Christi procession in the 18th century

This illustration from the early 1900s shows Peter the Hermit preaching the First Crusade. Peter the Hermit ( c.10501115),asceticand monastic founder, considered one of the most important preachers of the FirstCrusade. He was also, with Walter Sansavoir, one of the leaders of the so-called Peoples Crusade, which arrived in the East before the main armies of the First Crusade.

The death of Siward, Earl of Northumberland, an important figure in early 11th century northern England, particularly during the reign of King Cnut (Canute) Date: 1055

The Children's Crusade 1212 Artist Uknown

The Children's Crusade of 1212 AD. After a 19th century engraving by an anonymous artist.

Clovis, Merovingian King of the Franks, defeats the Alemanni at Tolbiac, near Koln, and consequently converts to Christianity as he promised his wife Clothilde

Solomon wise judgement. Solomon says prudently, don't divide it now, give the child. Kings book. Sacred biblical history Old Testament. Old engraving

Buys, Jacobus, Nederland, Vinkeles, Reinier (I), Dirk de VI.de graaf van Holland bekt de bishop van Utrecht om verforffens, Dirk VI bekt de bishop van Utrecht om verforffens, 1146, Netherlands, Dirk VI, Count of Holland, begs forgiveness from Hartbert, Bishop of Utrecht. According to FM in the year 1143. In reality this took place in the year 1146. Dirk besieged the city of Utrecht. When the bishop threatened to excommunicate the count, Dirk came to his senses and asked the bishop for forgiveness. The bishop forgives the count, who kneels before him barefoot and bareheaded, for his actions. The print is accompanied by a sheet with manuscript describing the event., print, prent, historieprent, prints, prenten, Frederik Muller Historieplaten, height 148 mm, width 88 mm, Noord-Nederlands, 1741-06-19 - 1816-01-30, print maker, prentmaker, 1789 - 1789, fourth quarter 18th century, vier kwart 18e eeuw, paper, papier, etching, etchings, Northern Netherlands, 1724-11-19 - 1801-04-07, intermedi

The 'pilgrims' pray before embarking on the voyage from Plymouth to America

James II of Aragon, so-called "the Just" (1267-1327). King of Aragon, Valencia and Count of Barcelona (1291-1327), King of Sicily (1285-1296), King of Majorca (1291-1295) and Sardinia (1324-1327). During the wedding feast of James II and Blanche of Anjou, held in the monastery of Vilabertrán on 29 October 1295, a Sicilian embassy, composed of Cataldo Rosso, Santoro Bisala and Hugo Talach, approached the king to present him with a message from the Sicilian parliament. Cataldo Rosso speaking before the king. Engraving by Serra Pausas. "Glorias Españolas" (Glories of Spain). Volume II. Published in Barcelona, 1890. Author: Joan Serra Pausas (active 1861-1902).

Ceolwulf, King of Northumbria, being forcibly shorn, 731

Entry of Antipope John XXIII (1360-1554) in Constanta to celebrate the "Council of Constance" (1414) convened by a proposal from the emperor Sigismund, to end the Great Schism. He declared the superiority of the latter on the Pope and deposed three popes: John XXIII, Benedict XIII and Gregory XII, and elected Martin V as pope only in Christendom. Engraving.

Matthias of Austria is crowned as king Matyas of Hungary as well.

Jesus arouses the admiration of the soldiers sent to take him. Illustration for The life of Our Lord Jesus Christ written by the four evangelists, 1853

Josue took prisoners in a cave to the five Amorite Kings. Joshua Book. Sacred biblical history Old Testament. Old engraving

'A Street in Albacete; An Autumn Tour in Andalusia', 1875. Town in southern Spain. From, 'Illustrated Travels' by H.W. Bates. Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London Belle Sauvage Works.London E.C.

Injured Pope Lucius II, Pope from 9 March 1144 to his death in 1145

Jonathan Destroys the Temple of Dago. Bible Illustrations of Gustave Dore. 1 Maccabees 10: 83-89.

Nebuchadnezzar murdering the children of Zedekiah. Old Testament. Antique bible illustration by Gustave Dore (1832-1883)

Courts of Lerida (Lleida), 1375. Catalan Courts that were convened in 1375 by King Peter IV the Ceremonious (1319-1387) in Lerida (Lleida). Ended the period of regency of the Generalidad (Generalitat) of Catalonia that had existed since 1367, restoring the office of president of the Generalidad (Generalitat), known as "resident deputy", in the person of Romeu Sescomes (d. 1380). Engraving by Serra Pausas. "Glorias Españolas" (Glories of Spain). Volume II. Published in Barcelona, 1890. Author: Joan Serra Pausas (active 1861-1902).

POPE URBAN II. PREACHING THE FIRST CRUSADE IN THE MARKET PLACE OF CLERMONT

Call to the nobles in the name of King Fernando III, ""The Saint"".

Pope Urban II (C.1035-1099) blessing the crusaders and preaching the First Crusade, about 1095. 11th century. Engraving.

Woodcut, Salomon's Wise Verdict, First Book of Kings, 3, 27, Old Testament, Catholic Picture-Bible

Arrest of Pope Boniface VIII by the Soldiers of King Phillip of France 1303 Artist Unknown

The 1906 caption reads: MAHOMETANS OF JERUSALEM URGE SAINT LOUIS TO BECOME THEIR KING.After his release from captivity in Egypt, Louis went to Jerusalem, pledged not to fight against the Mahometans for several years. So deeply, according to legend, did his personal grandeur impress even his enemies, that the Saracens followed him with alternate prayers and menaces, begging him to abandon Christianity and become their king. Mohammedan is a term for a follower of Muhammad, the Islamic prophet. Louis IX, commonly known as Saint Louis or Louis the Saint, was King of France from 1226 to 1270, an

Joy of the People at the Erection of the Altar of Burnt Offering, Crowd, Fire, Sacrifice, Altar, Outdoors, Scripture, Floor Plan, Drawing, Carts, Build, Trumpets, Priests, Bible, Old Testament, The Book of Ezra, Historical Illustration circa 1850

Historia de España. Proceso a los templarios y fin de la orden en 1307 con el proceso al gran maestre Jacques de Molay y ciento cuarenta templarios más que fueron torturados y quemados en la hoguera. Grabado de 1872.

Bernabo Visconti, ruler of Milano (and through marriage of Verona) is constantly at loggerheads with the pope : here he is depicted disputing with papal envoys. Date: 1363

Prince Richard, soon to become King Richard, grieves at the funeral bier of his father, Henry II of England Date: 1189

The kingdom of Khiva. The executor lunarui tore his eyes, vintage engraved illustration. Journal des Voyages, Travel Journal, (1880-81).

Landing of the Mayflower Artist Unknown

Massacre of Christian priests by the Danes in the 8th century. The Danes landed in both England and Scotland, where at first they were repulsed, but in 857 A.D., a party of them landed somewhere near

Vintage antique illustration and line drawing or engraving of biblical Israelites attacking city of Jericho. Walls falling when blowing trumpets.From Biblische Geschichte des alten und neuen Testaments, Germany 1859.Joshua 6.. Vintage Drawing of Biblical Story of Israelites Attacking City of Jericho

The Persian king Cambyses slaying the sacred bull Apis, Cambyses II, 558-522 BC, son of Cyrus II, who was the seventh Achaemenid king, 529-522 BC, historical engraving, 1883

Jonathan Maccabeus destroys the Temple of Dagon. Old Testament. Antique bible illustration by Gustave Dore (1832-1883)

Claiming to be son of Ivan IV by one of his seven wives, the first counterfeit Dmitri reigns as tsar rather well for a year, until he is killed by agents of the church.

Peter the Hermit leading the First Crusade. Peter the Hermit, c. 1050 -1115/1131, aka Little Peter, Peter of Amiens or Peter of Achères. Priest of Amiens. From Histoire de France, published 1855.

Suintila (ca. 588 633/635) Visigothic King of Hispania; Septimania and Galicia from 621 to 631.

The treaty of peace between the Saxons, Hengist and Horsa and the British king Vortigern in the 5th century. Hengist and Horsa, Germanic brothers who led the Angles, Saxons and Jutes in their invasio

King Richard the Lionheart of England, in the third crusade. The Third Crusade (1189-1192) was an attempt by three European monarchs of Western Christianity (Philip II of France, Richard I of England and Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor) to reconquer the Holy Land following the capture of Jerusalem by the Ayyubid sultan Saladin in 1187. For this reason, the Third Crusade is also known as the Kings' Crusade.

St Paul attacked by the Jews of Jerusalem. New Testament. Antique bible illustration by Gustave Dore (1832-1883)

Reino de Aragón. La ciudad de Vic perdió auge respecto a otras ciudades de la corona, por diferentes vicisitudes y por la pérdida de su condado. Ello la colocó a merced de disputas entre diferentes bandos. San Vicente Ferrer (1350-1419) se presentó en Vic el 24 de junio de 1417, entre dos bandos que iban a llegar a las manos, sostenidos el uno por la familia Malla y el otro por la familia Sabarsona. Consiguió que terminaran el enfrentamiento en un abrazo fraternal. Pero más tarde no estuvo allí San Vicente para evitar constantes trifulcas entre distintas familias de la ciudad. Bandos reconciliados por San Vicente Ferrer. Ilustración por Puiggarí. Grabado por Roca. Historia de Cataluña y de la Corona de Aragón, por Victor Balaguer. Barcelona,1862.

This image shows the entry of Geoffrey of Bouillon into Jerusalem by Karl von Piloty. Godfrey de Bouillon (c. 10581100) was the duke of Lower Lorraine, leader of the First Crusade, and elected king of Jerusalem, which he helped capture, but took the title of 'protector of the holy Sepulchre.' His brother Baldwin succeeded him. Seen here is his entry into Jerusalem in 1099. Karl Theodorvon Piloty(1826 1886) was a German painter, noted for his historical subjects, and recognized as the foremost representative of the realistic school in Germany.

Thomas (More) takes leave of his daughter after his condemnation, Thomas More, English Thomas More, 1478, 1535, an English statesman and humanist author, a saint and martyr of the Roman Catholic Church, historical engraving from 1883, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Thomas More, English Thomas More, an English statesman and humanist author, a saint and martyr of the Roman Catholic Church, historica

The Oath in the Ballroom of 20 June 1789, A Constitution Given, digital enhanced file of an original 19th century print, Bailly reads the oath sworn by the members of the Third Estate of the French Estates General at Versailles not to disperse until they had given France

Court of The Inquisition Francisco Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828/Spanish) Engraving Real Academia De Bellas Artes De San Fernando

The Persian King Cambyses Killing the Sacred Bull Apis, Cambyses II, c. 558 - 522 BC, son of Cyrus II, who ruled as the 7th Achaemenid king from 529 to 522 BC, historical engraving from 1883, historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original.

Martin Luther (1483-1546) naited to the door of the Wittenberg castle church his Ninety-Five These, 1517. Germania, 1882.

LUIS IX o SAN LUIS (Poissy, 1214-Túnez, 1270). Murió a causa de la peste el 25 de agosto de 1270 en su segunda cruzada. HISTORIA DE LAS CRUZADAS. VII CRUZADA. CONQUISTA DE DAMIETA (7 de junio de 1249). El rey de Francia Luís IX o San Luís (1226-1270) conquistó la ciudad y, en 1250 la devolvió a los musulmanes. Grabado de "La Revolución Religiosa, 1880".

THE LORD CHANCELLOR PRESENTING HER MAJESTY WITH THE COPY OF THE SPEECH.

Paris, France. Procession de la Fete-Dieu (Procession of the Holy Host). Representation of the procession in the Place de Greve (now Place de l'Hotel de Ville), descending the rue du Martroy and marching in front of the "Maison aux Piliers". Among the crowd, on the left, can be seen the French cleric Jean Juvenal des Ursins (1388-1473), kneeling in front of the reliquary, which is carried by two canons of the Sainte-Chapelle, and surrounded by the clerics of the brotherhood, crowned with rosaries of roses and holding large lighted candles. Engraving after a miniature of "Missel de Jacques Juvenal des Ursins", 15th century. "Vie Militaire et Religieuse au Moyen Age et a l'Epoque de la Renaissance". Paris, 1877.

King Solomon in his court receiving gifts from foreign kings and princes. Solomon, King of Israel, also called Jedidiah, reigned c. 970 - 931 BC. After a 19th century illustration by German born Amer

Vicente Ferrer O.P. (Valencia 1350 - Vannes 1419), Vicent Ferrer, Valencian Dominican, thaumaturgist, preacher, logician and philosopher. Canonization

Anne Boleyn's triumphal entry into London, Illustration from the Book, "John Cassels Illustrated History of England, Volume II", text by William Howitt, Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, London, 1858

People from Brittany, France, in typical local dress, 1880 / Menschen aus der Bretagne, Frankreich, in ortstypischer Kleidung, 1880, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert,.

The crusaders massacre the inhabitants of Caesarea first crusade 1096 1146

Wijnveld, Barend, Nederland, Reckleben, Jan Frederik Christiaan, Willebrordus in Heilo, Willibrord in Heiloo, ca. 680-735, Netherlands, Willibrord kneeling praying in Heiloo. On the right a group of men are watching., print, picture, history print, prints, pictures, Frederik Muller History

King Alcohol, History of Alcoholism, Cruikshank

In 1812, the Grimm brothers, Jacob and Wilhelm, published Children and Household Tales, a collection German fairy tales. This illustration accompanied the tale Marie Barnet, the daughter of a very poor woodcutter who could not feed his family and so gave his daughter to the Virgin Mary when she asked for her. Mary gave Marie instructions which she did not follow. Yet every time Mary asked her she continued to lie. A king had fallen in love with Marie. After Mary tok her children because she would not admit her lie, the people of the kingdom revolsed to burn her at the stake, as shown here. Marie did then admit to the lie and rain quenched the flames. This image is from Grimms Eventyr (Grimm's Fairy Tales) by Carl Ewald, published in 1922. The frontispiece has the illustrations by Philip Grot Johann and R. Leinweber. Johann was a well-known German illustrator and did pieces for Goethe, but he considered his pieces for Grimm's tales very important. He died young and Leinweber succeeded h

This 1800s engravingon three boards illustrates the 'Procession of the League.' The League referred to is the Catholic League, also known as the Holy League. Here, the members are all shown armed and ready to do battle. The League was formed by he French Henry I, Duke of Guise, in 1576. It was the time of the Protestant Reformation, the Wars of Religions, and Henry I's intent was to eliminate Protestantism in France.

Engraving depicting King Charlemagne, King of the Franks, addressing the Princes of the states

1st Duke of Monmouth. the eldest illegitimate son of Charles II. at his reception by the Ladies of Taunton. Monmouth declared himself king when he attempted to depose his uncle. King James II. England. digital reproduction of a historical original

REYES CATOLICOS. FERNANDO II DE ARAGON E ISABEL I DE CASTILLA. " JURA DE LOS FUEROS DE VIZCAYA ". GRABADO COLOREADO. ILUSTRACION ESPAÑOLA Y AMERICANA.

Enrico Dandolo, Doge of Venice

Sword Dance of the Moors - North Africa

'Crucifixion'. Jesus nailed to the cross. St John 19.18. Iullustration by Gustave Dore (1832-1883) for "The Bible" (London 1866). Wood engraving.

Joshua at the head of the Israelite army in front of the walls of Jericho. From The Holy Bible published by William Collins, Sons, & Company in 1869. Chromolithograph by J.M. Kronheim & Co.

Blood trickles, coagulates on the eyelids and runs on the white sheet, vintage engraving. Blood trickles, coagulates on the eyelids and runs on the white sheet, vintage engraved illustration. Journal des Voyage, Travel Journal, 1880-81. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10657289

Catholic priest mobbed by an anarchist riot in the Spanish Civil War. By Carlos Saenz de Tejada (1897 - 1958 ) Spanish painter and illustrator;identified with the Nationalist (Fascist) side in the Spanish Civil War.

The Groppenkönig's procession at the spring festival in Ermattingen. The Groppe Carnival in Ermatingen am Untersee, Lake Constance, Canton of Thurgau is the most traditional carnival in Eastern Switzerland, 1896, Switzerland, illustration, reproduction from a model from the 19th century. Authentic, file restored for optimal use, exact date of submission unknown, Historical, A festive procession passes through a village, past a church, accompanied by a large crowd

Jesus Before Herod (Jésus devant Hérode) James Tissot (French, 1836-1902). Jesus Before Herod (Jésus devant Hérode), 1886-1894. Opaque watercolor over graphite on gray wove paper, Image: 7 13/16 x 5 in. (19.8 x 12.7 cm). European Art 1886-1894

HYPATIA (c.3.70-415) mathematician and philosopher (NE0PLAT0NIST), murdered by the followers of Cyril, Patriarch of Alexandria.Mid-19th centuy atist's reconstruction.

Funeral of the Persians. Draughtsman: Bernard Picart. Dating: 1727. Measurements: h 149 mm × w 208 mm. Museum: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

Book of Genesis. Reconciliation between Jacob and Esau. Engraving by Gustave Dore (1832-1883).

Pontius Pilate presents Jesus Christ with thorns to the crowd saying Here is the Man. Illustration for The life of Our Lord Jesus Christ written by the four evangelists, 1853

The Peasants' Revolt of 1381 in England began in Brentwood, Essex as a protest at the collection of poll tax and reached a climax at Smithfield, London. Richard II (1367-1800) met the Kentish peasants who, under Watt Tyler (d1381), were demanding the end of serfdom. During the meeting William Walworth (d1385) Lord Mayor of London, wounded Wat Tyler who was taken to St Bartholomew's Hospital but was later dragged out of the hospital and beheaded. Walworth threatening Tyler. 19th century engraving.

Heliodorus, attempting to take treasure from Temple at Jerusalem, is attacked by terrible horse and his rider, while angels attack his bodyguard. 2 Maccabees 3. Plate from Gustave Dore's "Bible" 1865-66. Anger of God. Wood engraving

19th century. Cairo, Egypt. The return of a caravan of Mohammedans after their pilgrimage to Mecca. Engraving. La Ilustración Española y Americana (The Spanish and American Illustration), 1878.

events Protestant Reformation 1517 - 1648 Leipzig Debate 27.6.- 16.7.1519 dispute between Johannes Eck and Martin Luther heliography after painting by Rudolf Julius Huebner Dresden 19th century,

Rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem. Old Testament. Antique bible illustration by Gustave Dore (1832-1883)

SAN HERMENEGILDO (m. Tarragona, 585). Príncipe visigodo, hijo del rey Leovigildo. Se convirtió al cristianismo. S. VI. "DEGOLLACION DE SAN HERMENEGILDO". Grabado S. XIX.

Coffeehouse in Tunis, Tunisia, historical picture, about 1893, Africa

transport transportation navigation bucaneer/pirate execution of a pirate in Wapping print after contemporary image late 17th century,

Croesus, king of Lydia, died around 546 B.C. A symbol of wealth to the Greeks, he allied himself with Egypt and Babylonia against Cyrus the Great of Persia. Defeated and captured, he was condemned to the funeral pyre (pictured in the late 19th-century drawing), but when he invoked the name of Solon, Cyrus had let him live and had him as an advisor.

The Slaughter of Caefarea, Israel, First Crusade, Historical, digital reproduction of an original 19th century original, Asia

Engraving depicting the election of Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor (1122-1190) He was elected King of Germany at Frankfurt. Dated 12th Century

MATANZA DE FRAILES EN MADRID CULPADOS DE CAUSAR LA EPIDEMIA DEL COLERA - 1834. Location: MUSEO DE HISTORIA DE MADRID-GRABADOS ByN. MADRID. SPAIN.

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