Ancestor Collection (#3)

Evolution of man from apes (engraving)
7173242 Evolution of man from apes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Evolution of man from apes)

Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, at the tomb of Frederick William, Elector of Brandenburg (engraving)
7148113 Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, at the tomb of Frederick William, Elector of Brandenburg (engraving) by Menzel

Family Portraits (litho)
7167364 Family Portraits (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Family Portraits. Illustration for The Album, A Journal of Photographs of Men, Women, and Events of the Day)

Endless questions (colour litho)
7172622 Endless questions (colour litho) by Rohling, Carl (1849-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Endless questions. Illustration from Fragemaulchen, ein Bilderbuch)

Zechariah warning the Jews against repeating the sins of their fathers (engraving)
7172412 Zechariah warning the Jews against repeating the sins of their fathers (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Caesars deified (engraving)
7185090 The Caesars deified (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Caesars deified, cameo from the reign of the Roman Emperor Tiberius, 1st century)

Tree of Jesse, gold monstrance made in Augsburg, Germany, in 1610 (engraving)
7185081 Tree of Jesse, gold monstrance made in Augsburg, Germany, in 1610 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tree of Jesse)

The Genealogy of Christ (colour litho)
7155013 The Genealogy of Christ (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Genealogy of Christ)

Merahi metua no Tehamana (Tehamana Has Many Parents or The Ancestors of Tehamana), 1893

Ancestor tablet, Western Zhou dynasty, ca. 1050-ca. 950 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Ancestor tablet, Western Zhou dynasty, ca. 1050-ca. 950 BCE

Ancestor tablet, Late Shang dynasty, ca. 1300-ca. 1050 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Ancestor tablet, Late Shang dynasty, ca. 1300-ca. 1050 BCE

An illustrated page from the manuscript Zubdei Tarih (Cream of Genealogies), c
1196626 An illustrated page from the manuscript Zubdei Tarih (Cream of Genealogies), c.1550-1600 (w/cs and gold paint on paper) by Ottoman School

A Mayan shell pectoral with the profile torso of a dignitary, c. 450-650 (shell)
1767157 A Mayan shell pectoral with the profile torso of a dignitary, c.450-650 (shell) by Mayan; 10.2 wide cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

An Aztec stone figure of a Macuilxochitl, c. 1200-1521 (stone)
1767152 An Aztec stone figure of a Macuilxochitl, c.1200-1521 (stone) by Aztec; 58 high cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An Aztec stone figure of a Macuilxochitl, Ca. A.D. 1200-1521. 58cm high)

A rare German jewelled parochet (Torah ark curtain), 1764 (red velvet embroidered in silver and gilt)
1766607 A rare German jewelled parochet (Torah ark curtain), 1764 (red velvet embroidered in silver and gilt) by German School

An antique Kirman Masha ir carpet, depicting the massed ranks of Persian kings
1196978 An antique Kirman Masha ir carpet, depicting the massed ranks of Persian kings from Gayumars to Sassanians, (textile)

The Puritan, 1883-86 (bronze)
3614055 The Puritan, 1883-86 (bronze) by Saint-Gaudens, Augustus (1848-1907); 77.5 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Chester W)

Ruth with Corn, 1881-83 (stained glass)
3475452 Ruth with Corn, 1881-83 (stained glass) by Holiday, Henry (1839-1927); The Church of St Editha, Tamworth, Staffordshire, UK; (add.info.: James Powell & Sons); eAlastair Carew-Cox; English

Gaza, the Tomb of Neby-El-Hachem, Mahomets ancestor (b / w photo)
5214543 Gaza, the Tomb of Neby-El-Hachem, Mahomets ancestor (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gaza, the Tomb of Neby-El-Hachem, Mahomets ancestor)

A distinguished ancestor (engraving)
1036241 A distinguished ancestor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A distinguished ancestor)

The Rose, a family tree presented to the Emperor Charles VI
1195468 The Rose, a family tree presented to the Emperor Charles VI, 1731 (illuminated manuscript on vellum) by Paricius, Johann Carl (1705-60); 62.5x38.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Idole a la Croquille, (bronze with brown patina and seashell)
652436 Idole a la Croquille, (bronze with brown patina and seashell) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); height: 34.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Idole a la Croquille. Paul Gauguin (1848-1903)

Duke of Marlborough dressed as his ancestor
John Albert William Spencer-Churchill, 10th Duke of Marlborough, (1897 - 1972), dressed as his ancestor, John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, the victor at the Battle of Blenheim. Date: 1938

Ruth Gleaning, 1881-83 (stained glass)
3475451 Ruth Gleaning, 1881-83 (stained glass) by Holiday, Henry (1839-1927); The Church of St Editha, Tamworth, Staffordshire, UK; (add.info.: James Powell & Sons); eAlastair Carew-Cox; English

14th Century Knights, Granville ancestors, 1859-60 (stained glass)
3474825 14th Century Knights, Granville ancestors, 1859-60 (stained glass) by Clayton, John Richard (1827-1913); St James, Kilkhampton

The Earl of Jersey at the Georgian Ball, Osterley Park, 1939
George Child Villiers(1910-1998), 9th Earl of Jersey and his second wife Virginia(1908-1996), the Countess of Jersey. Photographed under the portrait of his ancestor Francis Child at the Georgian

Portraits of an ape and a man (chromolitho)
1093938 Portraits of an ape and a man (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portraits of an ape and a man)

"Ninety-Three", the Ancestor (engraving)
1053009 " Ninety-Three", the Ancestor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Ninety-Three", the Ancestor)

Probably arboreal - pictured by R Ls (litho)
979584 Probably arboreal - pictured by R Ls (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Probably arboreal - pictured by R L S)

Skeleton of a Zeuglodon (b / w photo)
5995613 Skeleton of a Zeuglodon (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Skeleton of a Zeuglodon)

Ms 322 f. 7r, Psalm 1, initial B, Tree of Jesse, illustration from the
476958 Ms 322 f.7r, Psalm 1, initial B, Tree of Jesse, illustration from the De Braile Psalter, c.1250 (vellum) by Brailes, William de (fl.c.1230); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Sleeping Jesse, detail from the Tree of Jesse painted ceiling, c
BAL112366 Sleeping Jesse, detail from the Tree of Jesse painted ceiling, c.1240-50 (tempera on panel) (see also 112353 and 114784) by German School, (13th century); Church of St

A Teotihuacan stone mask, carved with the youthful face of a dignitary, c. 450-650 (stone)
1767133 A Teotihuacan stone mask, carved with the youthful face of a dignitary, c.450-650 (stone) by Mayan; 14.5 high cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Teotihuacan stone mask)

Hina, (bronze with brown patina)
652435 Hina, (bronze with brown patina) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); height: 36.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hina. Paul Gauguin (1848-1903). Bronze with brown patina

Past and Present, 1899 (oil on canvas)
BRN159864 Past and Present, 1899 (oil on canvas) by Rousseau, Henri J.F. (Le Douanier) (1844-1910); The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; eBarnes Foundation; French, out of copyright

Carrier dog of the Indians or the Techichi of Mexico, ancestor of the chihuahua, Canis lupus familiaris
6337118 Carrier dog of the Indians or the Techichi of Mexico, ancestor of the chihuahua, Canis lupus familiaris, and a young Alco dog, Yzi-cuinte potzotli in Mexico

Man whose skull was discovered in Rhodesia in 1921 (litho)
979410 Man whose skull was discovered in Rhodesia in 1921 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man whose skull was discovered in Rhodesia in 1921)

The picturesque evocation of the glories of the House of Savoy in the Turin Carousel (colour litho)
2777857 The picturesque evocation of the glories of the House of Savoy in the Turin Carousel (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scene in Hall of a Highland Chieftain in the seventeenth century (litho)
665663 Scene in Hall of a Highland Chieftain in the seventeenth century (litho) by Draper, Herbert James (1864-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mother and Child; Mere et Enfant, 1922 (oil on canvas)
656341 Mother and Child; Mere et Enfant, 1922 (oil on canvas) by Gris, Juan (1887-1927); 92x73 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mother and Child; Mere et Enfant. Juan Gris (1887-1927)

The Forefathers, 1912 (oil on canvas)
AMO162494 The Forefathers, 1912 (oil on canvas) by Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Russian, out of copyright

Ancestral themed Christmas greetings card. (chromolitho)
6031563 Ancestral themed Christmas greetings card. (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancestral themed Christmas greetings card)

The Royal Wedding, Parents, Home, and Famous Ancestor of the Bridegroom (engraving)
1591710 The Royal Wedding, Parents, Home, and Famous Ancestor of the Bridegroom (engraving) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Wedding, Parents, Home)

Jacob and Joseph, Sistine Chapel (fresco)
828662 Jacob and Joseph, Sistine Chapel (fresco) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); eGiuliano Valsecchi; Italian, out of copyright

Ruth with Corn, detail, 1881-83 (stained glass)
3475453 Ruth with Corn, detail, 1881-83 (stained glass) by Holiday, Henry (1839-1927); The Church of St Editha, Tamworth, Staffordshire, UK; (add.info.: Tamworth, St Editha, JPS, HH, Ruth detail)

Charles Surface Selling his Ancestors, 1890 (oil on canvas)
2829612 Charles Surface Selling his Ancestors, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Pettie, John (1839-93); 44.4x59.6 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

A Little Family History, (pencil and watercolour)
659868 A Little Family History, (pencil and watercolour) by Kilburne, George Goodwin (1839-1924); 34.6x49.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Little Family History)

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"Journeying through Time: Unveiling the Ancestors" Delving into the rich tapestry of our past, we encounter an ivory mask from Benin, Nigeria. This exquisite artifact was once worn by the revered Oba of Benin on momentous ceremonial occasions. Amidst the ancient rock art at Nourlangie Rock in Kakadu National Park, we come face to face with Namarrgon - the Lightning Man. A supernatural ancestor depicted in Aboriginal culture, his presence resonates within this UNESCO World Heritage Site. In a thought-provoking 1874 Monkey Darwin cartoon by Faustin, we witness a whimsical portrayal of our evolutionary ancestors and their connection to Charles Darwin's groundbreaking theories. Through intricate artwork depicting Australopithecus afarensis, we catch a glimpse of one of humanity's earliest known ancestors who walked upon this Earth millions of years ago. The captivating image showcases a female Australopithecus africanus – reminding us that women played an integral role throughout human evolution and continue to shape our world today. Frozen in time is a dramatic scene where a scimitar cat attacks a hominid; it serves as an eternal reminder of the challenges faced by our early ancestors and their struggle for survival against formidable predators. Haeckel's 1894 Pithecanthropus ape man crop illustration invites us to ponder over Homo heidelbergensis – another link in our ancestral chain that left its mark on prehistoric landscapes across continents. A model affectionately named Lucy takes center stage as she represents Australopithecus boisei – her existence providing valuable insights into human origins and evolution discovered deep within African soil. With grace and strength personified, we encounter Female Homo habilis – showcasing how gender diversity has been ingrained since ancient times among our forebears.