Europe Collection (#5)

MAP OF EUROPE, 12th CENTURY. A 19th century map of Europe as it was politically constituted in the 12th century

UK, London, Greenwich, Greenwich Park, National Maritime Musuem and Canary Wharf

UK, England, London, London Bridge and Canary Wharf beyond

REPUBLIC OF TURKEY: POSTER. The Republic of Turkey symbolized as an unveiled woman, leading the horse of the regimes founder, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. Poster, c1925

England, North Yorkshire, Whitby. One of the entrance piers of Whitby Harbour at dawn

Undersea exploration in 16th-century Europe
Underwater diver and man-at-arms, France, 1532. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Chart of some early alphabets
Various ancient alphabets: Coptic, Syriac, Ethioptic, Gothic, and Illyrian (Servian). Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Martin Luther portrait. Hand-colored engraving reproduction of a portrait by Holbein

William Tyndale, English translator of the New Testament. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

John Calvin and the four syndics at Geneva
John Calvin and the four syndics founding the seminary which became the College of Geneva, 1559. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Beethoven
Ludwig van Beethoven in 1812. Digitally colored engraving of a drawing by Louis Latronne

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Louis Pasteur in his laboratory. Hand-colored photogravure of an illustration by Albert Edelfelt

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North rose window of Chartres Cathedral, depicting the glorification of the Virgin Mary, c. 1230 A.D. France. Digital photograph

Europe in 1810
Map of Europe in 1810, during the Napoleonic Wars (in German). Printed color lithograph reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Dante
Renaissance poet Dante Aligheri crowned with laurel. Digitally colored engraving

Louis XIV and Moliere having breakfast
Moliere at breakfast with Louis XIV at Versailles Palace. Hand-colored photogravure reproduction of a painting

La Fontaine, Moliere, Racine, and other French writers, 1600s
Conversation among French authors La Fontaine, Boileau, Moliere, and Racine. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Russian boyars, 17th century
Russian boyars, or nobles, during the time of Peter the Great, 1600s-1700s. Antique hand-colored print

Parisian beauty salon, 1800s
Lady in a hair salon in Paris, 1890s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Haakon Haakonson brought to safety by the Birchlegs, 1200s
Birchlegs carrying Prince Hakon Hakonson to safety over the mountains, a Norwegian legend. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Medieval walled city of Nuremberg, Germany, 1400s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Jousting knights
Knights competing in a tournament, Middle Ages. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Feudal lord instructing peasant workers
Peasants receiving their lords orders before going to work, 1400s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a manuscript miniature illustration

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" Liberty Leading the People" by Eugene Delacroix. Printed halftone reproduction of a 19th century painting

Fleet of Viking raiders in the Middle Ages
Viking ships at sea with warriors on board. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Bakers at their trade in the late Middle Ages
Bakers of York, showing their guild ordinances, England, 1590s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

Treaty of Bretigny territory settlements, 1360
England and France after the Treaty of Bretigny, Hundred Years War, 1360. Color lithograph reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Druids collecting sacred mistletoe
Druid ceremony gathering mistletoe in the forest. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Westminster Abbey, London
Westminster Abbey, seen from the Choir. Color lithograph reproduction of an illustration

Spanish Armada, 1588
Defeat of the Spanish Armada by the English navy, 1588. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

A trireme, used by the ancient Greeks and Romans
A trireme, with three banks of oars, used by the ancient Greeks and Romans. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Plato and Aristotle shown in a bas-relief titled " Logic" by Giotto on the doors of the Campanile, Florence. 19th-century photograph

Pericles
Athenian statesman Pericles. Photogravure reproduction of a sculpture

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A manuscript of Demosthenes copied by hand in the tenth century. Color lithograph reproduction, 19th century

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Map of the empire of Alexander the Great in 323 BC. Printed color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine
Greek physician Hippocrates. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of an illustration of a bust

Justinian, Byzantine emperor
Byzantine emperor and his attendant. Antique hand-colored print

Hair styles of Roman ladies
Hair styles of ladies in ancient Rome. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Roman Empire, circa 200 AD
Map of the Roman Empire in the third century. Printed color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

Greek urn
Richly decorated Greek urn. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an artifact

UK. London. Regent Street. Union Jack decorations for Royal Wedding
Celebrating marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton

UK. London. Regent Street. Union Jack decorations for Royal Wedding
Celebrating marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton

Buckingham Palace with Daffodils in Spring
UK, England, London, St. James Park, Buckingham Palace with Daffodils in Spring

UK, England, London, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, London Eye and Lambeth Bridge

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. Horses grazing in a winter landscape of snow covered fields, hills and mountains near Nethy Bridge

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Glen Nevis. The frozen Lower Falls located Glen Nevis under the shadow of Ben Nevis

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness. Urquhart Castle on the banks of Loch Ness, Great Glen

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Fort Augustus. A sequence of Canal Locks on the Caledonian Canal near Fort Augustus

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Europe is a treasure trove of history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes. From the ancient ruins of Rome to the enchanting melodies composed by Johannes Brahms, this continent has it all. Take a journey through time as you explore the Map of Ancient Rome, tracing the footsteps of emperors and gladiators. Immerse yourself in artistry with the Book of Kells illustration of St. Matthew, marveling at its intricate details and vibrant colors. The Bayeux Tapestry transports you back to the Norman Conquest, depicting epic battles and conquests that shaped European history. Travel further back in time with the Map of England in 1066, witnessing how kingdoms rose and fell during this pivotal era. Discover Scotland's rich heritage with a map from the 1870s, showcasing its majestic landscapes and storied past. The Map of England from the 1800s reveals an ever-changing landscape dotted with charming villages and bustling cities. Delve into ancient Greece's influence on Europe as you explore its colonies around the Aegean Sea - a testament to their remarkable civilization. For nature lovers seeking tranquility, Druridge Bay in Northumberland offers a dramatic expanse of sand dunes fringing a picturesque beach - an idyllic escape from everyday life. Step into medieval Europe at the start of Crusades; witness knights clad in armor embarking on holy quests that would forever shape religious conflicts across continents. Oliver Cromwell at Edgehill reminds us of England's tumultuous past during the English Civil War - where power struggles tore apart nations but ultimately paved way for democracy. Europe is more than just geography; it is an amalgamation of stories waiting to be discovered. So pack your bags and embark on an adventure through time as you unravel Europe's captivating tales etched within its borders.