Christina Collection (page 5)

CHRISTINE DE PISAN (1364-c1430). French (Venetian-born) poet. Reason, Rectitude, and Justice appearing to Christina (seated at her desk, left) and promising to assist her in writing La Cit

CHRISTINA ROSSETTI (1830-1894). English poet. Wood engraving after Dante Gabriel Rossetti

GIOVANNI MONALDESCHI, d. 1657. Italian nobleman and favorite of Queen Christina of Sweden. Monaldeschis grave marker in the church at Avon, France

SWEDEN: STOCKHOLM, 1650. Stockholm, Sweden, during the reign of Queen Christina. The Royal Palace is at left. Copper engraving, Swedish, c1650

CHRISTINA (1626-1689). Queen of Sweden (1632-1654). Copper engraving, French, 1751, after a contemporary painting by Sebastien Bourdon

RENE DESCARTES (1596-1650). French mathematician and philosopher. Descartes at the court of Queen Christina of Sweden. Aquatint, early 19th century

St. Christina, Tyrol, Austro-Hungary. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Queen Christina of Sweden

QUEEN CHRISTINA, 1933. Greta Garbo in the title role

Queen Ena of Spain with her children
Queen Ena of Spain (1887-1969) with her children in the early 1920s: (l to r) Infanta Maria Christina, Alfonso, Prince of the Asturias, the Queen with her youngest son, Infante Gonzalo

Christina Foyle (1911-1999) English bookseller and owner of Foyles bookshop, she set up and ran the Foyles literary luncheons

The Contessa Marconi
MARIA CHRISTINA BEZZI SALI, the Contessa Marconi, wife of wireless pioneer Guglielmo Marconi and society beauty. Exclusive Bystander colour photograph

Carl X Gustaf Crowned
When Christina abdicates, the crown passes to Carl, grandson of Carl IX : he is crowned in the cathedral at Upsala

The Empress of Brazil, c. 1889
Photograph of the Empress, Donna Theresa Christina Maria, of Brazil (born 1822); the wife of Pedro II of Brazil

Clement & Christina
Pope Clemens IX entertains queen Christina of Sweden. They dine at adjacent but separate tables, his is a little higher than hers

Christins De Bolsena
SAINT CHRISTINA DE BOLSENA Italian girl who vexed her father by throwing out his pagan images : she was saved when he threw her into a lake, but was martyred none the less

Christina in Madrid
Queen Christina, mother of queen Isabela, arrives at the palace, Madrid

Queen Christina, mother of queen Isabela, returns to Spain amid widespread unrest : she travels to Barcelona

Madrid Insurrection 2
Insurrection against the government in Madrid - insurgents set fire to the palace of Christina, the queen mother

Queen Christina - 2
Queen Christina, mother of queen Isabela, returns to Spain amid widespread unrest : she arrives in Barcelona

Constitution
Hold ! I sign ! - Christina, regent for her daughter, queen Isabela, is persuaded to sign a constitution when soldiers threaten to shoot her lover Munos

Descartes and Christina
Rene Descartes explains his ideas to the scholarly queen Christina of Sweden

Christina Rossetti / 1887
CHRISTINA ROSSETTI English poet

Sledge made for Christina, later Queen of Sweden
A sledge which Count Axel Oxenstierna had made for his ward Christina, later Queen of Sweden

Christine Nilsson / Cig
CHRISTINA NILSSON Swedish opera singer

Maria Christina / Cdv
MARIA CHRISTINA Empress of Russia Date: -

Christina / Sweden / Miniatu
QUEEN CHRISTINA of SWEDEN Reigned 1632-54, patron of arts and learning

Christina / Sweden / Fursten
QUEEN CHRISTINA of SWEDEN reigned 1632-54, patron of arts and learning

Christine Nilsson / Nit
CHRISTINA NILSSON Swedish singer

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"Christina: A Tale of Timeless Inspiration" Step into the enchanting world of Christina, a name that echoes through history and art. From the pages of "Goblin Market" by Pauline Baynes to the poetic verses penned by Christina Rossetti in 1866, her legacy is etched in literature. EXPL2A-00165 captures a moment frozen in time, perhaps revealing a glimpse into Christina's life. Antonio Caba Casamitjana's painting "Maria, " depicting Saint Catherine of Alexandria, could be an ode to her strength and resilience. The CHRISTINA BOOKBINDING showcases Queen Christina of Sweden's love for knowledge and beauty. Adorned with the Vasa coat of arms, it symbolizes her regal elegance and intellectual pursuits. In Christine Nilsson's CDV photograph, we catch a glimpse of another remarkable woman named Christina – Beatrix from Dutch heritage in 1956. Her story remains untold but holds its own significance within this captivating narrative. Nicholas II and Tsarina at Mass in Trinity Lavra remind us that even royalty seeks solace in faith. Maria Christina, Queen-Regent of Spain, carries on this tradition as she navigates the complexities of ruling a nation. Let us not forget Holy Roman Empress Maria Theresa whose portrait immortalizes her grace and power. The grandeur continues with Madrid's Royal Palace – an architectural marvel where queens like Maria Christina once walked its hallowed halls. Through these hints scattered across time and space emerges our protagonist – Christina. She embodies strength, intellectuality, artistic flair, faithfulness to duty as well as regality fit for empresses and queens alike. As we unravel the layers surrounding this enigmatic figure called "Christina, " let us celebrate her indomitable spirit which transcends boundaries throughout history - leaving an everlasting mark on our hearts.