Circular Collection (page 9)

Head of the Virgin. Creator: Elisabetta Sirani
Head of the Virgin, Unknown date

Head of the Archangel Gabriel Creator: Elisabetta Sirani
Head of the Archangel Gabriel, Unknown date

Ulrika Magdalena Levin, 1771-1828, married 1. Björkman, 2. Skjöldebrand, Baroness, 1811
Ulrika Magdalena Levin, 1771-1828, married 1. Bjorkman, 2. Skjoldebrand, Baroness, 1811

Untitled: Study of a Horsecart, 1855-1859. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Untitled: Study of a Horsecart, 1855-1859

Self-portrait, before 1824. Creator: Jacques Antoine Lemoine
Self-portrait, before 1824

Untitled: Study of a Horsecart, 1855-1859. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Untitled: Study of a Horsecart, 1855-1859

Unknown woman, 1805. Creator: Jacques Augustin Pajou
Unknown woman, 1805

Lord Charles Cornwallis (1738-1805) receiving Tipu Sahib's Sons, c1792. Creators: Anon, Henry Singleton
Lord Charles Cornwallis (1738-1805) receiving Tipu Sahib's Sons Abdul Khaliq Sultan (1782-1806) and Mu'izz-ud-din Sultan (1783-1818) as hostages at Seringapatam 26 February 1792

Lady Mary Howard, c1540. Creator: Unknown
Lady Mary Howard, c1540

Head of Christ. Creator: Unknown
Head of Christ, Unknown date

Jean-Baptiste Greuze, 1725-1805, French artist, c18th century. Creator: Unknown
Jean-Baptiste Greuze, 1725-1805, French artist, c18th century

Chandra, The Moon God; Folio from a Book of Dreams (image 1 of 3), between 1700 and 1725. Creator: Unknown
Chandra, The Moon God; Folio from a Book of Dreams (image 1 of 3), between 1700 and 1725

Chandra, The Moon God; Folio from a Book of Dreams (image 2 of 3), between 1700 and 1725. Creator: Unknown
Chandra, The Moon God; Folio from a Book of Dreams (image 2 of 3), between 1700 and 1725

Portrait of a woman, c19th century. Creator: Étienne-Charles Leguay
Portrait of a woman, c19th century

Young Woman, 17th century. Creator: School of Caravaggio
Young Woman, 17th century

van Brienen, Russian Councilor of Legation in Stockholm, 1815. Creator: Christian Horneman
van Brienen, Russian Councilor of Legation in Stockholm, 1815

Peter I the Great (1672-1725), Tsar of Russia, c17th century. Creator: Charles Boit
Peter I the Great (1672-1725), Tsar of Russia, c17th century

Yantra of the Goddess Pratyangira (recto), Symbol (verso), between c1700 and c1750. Creator: Unknown
Yantra of the Goddess Pratyangira (recto), Symbol (verso), between c1700 and c1750

Madonna and Child with Two Angels, c1500. Creator: Agnolo di Domenico di Donnino
Madonna and Child with Two Angels, c1500. This "tondo" (circular painting) shows two lily-bearing angels striding toward the Madonna and crowning her as Queen of Heaven

Launch of the Russian circular ironclad Admiral Popoff, 1876. Creator: JR Wells
Launch of the Russian circular ironclad Admiral Popoff, 1876....the launch of the Admiral Popoff...took place...at the port of Nicolaieff, which is situated on the river Bug

Madonna and Child, c1430-1450. Creator: Unknown
Madonna and Child, c1430-1450

Dancers on a terrace in front of an inn, 1812. Creator: Otto Baron Howen
Dancers on a terrace in front of an inn, 1812

Portrait of Frederik Willem van Limburg Stirum (1774-1850), 1810-1815. Creator: Pierre Joseph Gauthier
Portrait of Frederik Willem van Limburg Stirum (1774-1850), 1810-1815. Great-grandfather of A.C.A.J. Clifford, whose wife donated the miniature to the museum. Bust, in profile to the left

Unknown woman, possibly the artist's future wife Ulrika Maria Stahlberg, died 1797, 1786. Creator: Arvid Lundback
Unknown woman, possibly the artist's future wife Ulrika Maria Stahlberg, died 1797, 1786

The Alchemy, 1606. Creator: Paulus de Kempenaer
The Alchemy, 1606

Deeg, The Fort, Late 1860s. Creator: Samuel Bourne
Deeg, The Fort, Late 1860s

Portrait of Vice Admiral Fredrik Henrik af Chapman, 1808, early 19th century. Creator: Anders Gustaf Andersson
Portrait of Vice Admiral Fredrik Henrik af Chapman, 1808, early 19th century

Portrait of a Woman, 1799-1867. Creator: Jan Lodewijk Jonxis
Portrait of a Woman, 1799-1867. Wearing a large bonnet of mesh or tulle. Miniature

Astrological Disc (image 1 of 3), 30th Dynasty-Ptolemaic Period (332-31 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Astrological Disc (image 1 of 3), 30th Dynasty-Ptolemaic Period (332-31 BCE)

Self portrait, 1786-1810. Creator: Hermanus Fock
Self portrait, 1786-1810. Self-Portrait of the painter Hermanus Fock. Half-length, facing front, with top hat. In the background a painting on an easel

Roma and Batavia, published 1612. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Roma and Batavia, published 1612. Series: The War of the Romans Against the Batavians, pl. 1

Portrait of Zacharias Blijhooft, 1823. Creator: Christiaen Kramm
Portrait of Zacharias Blijhooft, 1823

Crossbar, c.1st-2nd century. Creator: Unknown
Crossbar, c.1st-2nd century

Portrait of an Actor, c1820s. Creator: Utagawa Kunimune
Portrait of an Actor, c1820s

Landscape with Satyrs, between 1643 and 1648. Creator: Stefano della Bella
Landscape with Satyrs, between 1643 and 1648. From Six Animal Subjects

Portrait of a Young Woman with a White Coif, 1541. Creator: Hans Holbein the Younger
Portrait of a Young Woman with a White Coif, 1541

Magnus Eriksson King of Sweden and Norway, 1316-1374, c14th century. Creator: Anon
Magnus Eriksson King of Sweden and Norway, 1316-1374, c14th century

The Drunken Peasant Pushed into a Pigsty, 1568. Creator: Jan Wierix
The Drunken Peasant Pushed into a Pigsty, 1568

Jean-Baptiste Jacques Augustin (1759-1832), c1780. Creator: Okand Konstnar
Jean-Baptiste Jacques Augustin (1759-1832), c1780

Madonna and Child and the Infant St John. Creator: School of Piero Di Cosimo
Madonna and Child and the Infant St John, Unknown date

Tale of the Tongue-cut Sparrow, 1892. Creator: Kawanabe Kyosai
Tale of the Tongue-cut Sparrow, 1892

Head of an Apostle, first half of 17th century. Creator: School of Caravaggio
Head of an Apostle, first half of 17th century

Castle Ehrenbreitstein, 1666-1706. Creator: Jan van Call
Castle Ehrenbreitstein, 1666-1706

Electors Palace in Berlin, 1685-1695. Creator: Jan van Call
Electors Palace in Berlin, 1685-1695

Family Crests, Late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Family Crests, Late 19th century

Design for a Circle, Printed c.1920. Creator: Bernard Shea Horne
Design for a Circle, Printed c.1920

Ceiling of Astley's Theatre, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Ceiling of Astley's Theatre, 1858. Refurbished building in London. This theatre, on its reopening, has presented new attractions which deserve express notice

View of the interior of the Rotunda in London's Ranelagh Gardens, 1751. Creator: Nathaniel Parr
View of the interior of the Rotunda in London's Ranelagh Gardens, 1751

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"Circular: Unveiling the Timeless Patterns of History and Nature" Step into a journey through time, where circular motifs have left an indelible mark on our world. From medieval urine wheels to precision watches, these captivating circles reveal fascinating stories that transcend eras. In 1937, Rolex introduced their precision watches, showcasing the impeccable craftsmanship enclosed within a perfect circle. These timepieces became icons of accuracy and elegance, standing as testaments to human ingenuity. Centuries earlier, the Fra Mauro map (1460) challenged conventional cartography by orienting South at the top. This bold circular depiction defied norms and expanded our understanding of geography in ways unimaginable before. Zooming out from Earth's surface, we encounter the mesmerizing Whole Earth image captured by Blue Marble in 2000. This breathtaking photograph showcases our planet as a harmonious sphere suspended in space—a reminder of its interconnectedness and fragility. Exploring further into celestial realms brings us face-to-face with Neptune's enigmatic beauty through Voyager 2's image. Its swirling blue atmosphere captivates us with its mysterious allure—a testament to nature's ability to create awe-inspiring circular wonders beyond our imagination. Back on Earth, RAF Chicksands boasts a large circular aerial—an emblematic structure representing communication and connectivity among nations during critical times. The full moon graces our night sky with its luminous presence—its perfectly round shape evoking wonderment since ancient times when humans gazed up at it for guidance or inspiration. Delving into history reveals symbols of resistance like Sylvia Pankhurst's Suffragette W. S. P. U Badge—a small yet powerful circular token embodying women's fight for equality and justice. The accompanying ribbon serves as a reminder of their unwavering determination throughout this struggle. Artistic expressions also find solace in circles.