EditorialJunco surinamus, Print, A junco, genus Junco, is a small North American bird. Junco systematics are still confusing after decades of research, with various authors accepting between three and twelve species. Despite having a name that appears to derive...
EditorialIn this slightly out of place illustration, Sugrīva seated on his throne, accepting a drink from an attendant, has been advised by Hanumān to appease Lak?ma?a's wrath. Sugrīva, at Hanumān’s urging, has sent out messengers to summon his entire...
EditorialTwo drunks at a table, one raising a glass of wine to his inebriated, sleeping companion. On the table a letter from Lord Bute, dated 1772 (Bute was accused of accepting bribes from the French). Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a satirical...
EditorialThe Madonna of Saint George. Saint George puts his foot on the severed head of the dragon. Behind him Petrus Martyr, opposite Bishop Geminianus accepting the model of the city of Modena, Italy Poplar wood-285 x 190 cm Inv. 153.
Editorial"Lizzy", said he ... "are you out of your senses to be accepting this man ?". Elizabeth Bennet and her father. Pride and Prejudice. London : J. M. Dent & Sons, 1907. Source: 012208.g.2/3 opposite page 333. Language: English.
EditorialBas-de-page scene of Judas accepting thirty pieces of silver. Book of Hours, Use of Sarum ('The Taymouth Hours'). England, S. E.? (London?); 2nd quarter of the 14th century. Source: Yates Thompson 13, f.116. Language: Latin and French.
EditorialMalkos raga, from the so-called ‘Boston Ragamala’. In vertical format, the usual three tiers of this series include an elephant fight at the bottom outside the palace wall; a pillared room in the palace where the princely hero sits with the heroine...
EditorialBull of Pope Innocent III, dated 1214, accepting the final grant from King John, the kingdom of England and Ireland to the Roman Catholic church. Bull of Pope Innocent III. 1214. Source: Cotton Charter VIII.24.
EditorialIn this slightly out of place illustration, Sugrīva seated on his throne, accepting a drink from an attendant, has been advised by Hanumān to appease Lak?ma?a's wrath. Sugrīva, at Hanumān’s urging, has sent out messengers to summon his entire...
EditorialEmblem 33; youth leading age. Notebook of William Blake. England; circa 1787-1818. [Whole folio] A tragic head, in profile, with locks over the eyes. Emblem drawing of the ageing traveller on crutches accepting the confident guidance of youth, from 'Lo...
EditorialThe Madonna of Saint George. Saint George puts his foot on the severed head of the dragon. Behind him Petrus Martyr, opposite Bishop Geminianus accepting the model of the city of Modena, Italy Poplar wood-285 x 190 cm Inv. 153.
EditorialJob accepting Charity, from Illustrations of the Book of Job, 1825?26, Engraving, plate: 8 1/2 x 6 5/8 in. (21.6 x 16.8 cm), Prints, William Blake (British, London 1757?1827 London).
EditorialTwo drunks at a table, one raising a glass of wine to his inebriated, sleeping companion. On the table a letter from Lord Bute, dated 1772 (Bute was accused of accepting bribes from the French). Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a satirical...
EditorialOliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of the Commonwealth, 1599-1658, profile portrait in suit of armour, with vignette below showing him accepting a crown. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Cook after a miniature by Samuel Cooper from The Copper Plate Magazin...
EditorialEcclesiastical rite of tonsure, 15th century. Bishop in mitre, chasuble, dalmatic, alb and maniple, novices accepting the tonsure (haircut) in surtout and stockings. From a manuscript in the Ottobon collection of the Vatican library. Handcoloured illus...
EditorialRETURN OF THE TROOPS FROM EGYPT: 1. Lady Gushington "I have been so longing for a tète-á-tète. I have heard you have done the most heroic things. Do tell me all, from the beginning"; 2. "Tim, the Saxon would have looked mane an' he hadn't been there...
EditorialThe Madonna of Saint George. Saint George puts his foot on the severed head of the dragon. Behind him Petrus Martyr, opposite Bishop Geminianus accepting the model of the city of Modena, Italy Poplar wood-285 x 190 cm Inv. 153.