Denys Collection

Phoenix Club, Oxford University - Denys Finch-Hatton
Members of the Phoenix Club including, front row, second from right, the Hon. Denys Finch-Hatton, (1887 - 1931), later a big game hunter and lover of Karen Blixen (Isak Dinesen)

Prince of Wales with Denys Finch-Hatton
Prince of Wales, later King Edward VIII, and Duke of Windsor, pictured with the Hon. Denys Finch-Hatton, who had accompanied the Prince on his most recent safari in East Africa

Saint Denis of Paris. 3rd century AD. Engraving. Colored
Saint Denis of Paris (3rd century AD). Bishop of Paris. Colored engraving. 19th century

Kraken attacking a fishing boat off the coast of Angola
Kraken or giant cuttlefish attacking a fishing boat off the coast of Angola. After a description by Pierre Denys de Montfort in his Natural History of the Mollusca

Spring cleaning the play perform at St Martin's theatre, directed by Mr Frederick Lonsdale. Mr. Denys Blakelock and Miss Edna Best, are seen in the picture and the main actors in the play

Denys Yurchenko Pole Vault World Athletics Championships Stade De France, St Denis, Paris, France 28 August 2003 Date: 28 August 2003

Denys Smith Race Horse Trainer 24 May 1996 Date: 24 May 1996

Illustration for The Cloister and The Hearth by Charles Reade (litho)
5992079 Illustration for The Cloister and The Hearth by Charles Reade (litho) by Hardy, Paul (19th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Shell-damaged building in northern France, WW1
Shell-damaged building in northern France, First World War. Painting by Denys Wells. circa 1918

Denys took down his Crossbow and Pretended to Shoot them
LLM461420 Denys took down his Crossbow and Pretended to Shoot them by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Denys took down his Crossbow and Pretended to Shoot them)

Denys Louted Low
LLM461428 Denys Louted Low by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Denys Louted Low. Illustration for The Cloister and the Hearth by Charles Reade (Chambers)

Manchester Cathedral
circa 1910s

ECLIPSE & CRUCIFIXION ECLIPSE & CRUCIFIXION
Denys the Areopagite, during a voyage to Egypt, sees a solar eclipse coinciding with the crucifixion of Jesus, and this encourages him to espouse the Christian faith Date: circa 33

Denys Baptiste, Ronnie Scotts, London, 5th June 2016. Artist: Brian O Connor
Denys Baptiste, Ronnie Scott s, London, 5th June 2016

Mark White and Denys Baptiste, Ronnie Scotts, Soho, London, 5th June 2016. Artist
Mark White and Denys Baptiste, Ronnie Scott s, Soho, London, 5th June 2016

Denys Baptiste and Allessio Phelps, Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking, Surrey, 2014. Artist
Denys Baptiste and Allessio Phelps, Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking, Surrey, 2014

Denys Baptiste, Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking, Surrey, 2014. Artist: Brian O Connor
Denys Baptiste, Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking, Surrey, 2014

Soweto Kinch, Denys Baptiste, Brecon, 2005. Artist: Brian O Connor
Soweto Kinch, Denys Baptiste, Brecon, 2005

Portrait of Ranuccio II Farnese (1630?1694), Duke of Parma. Artist: Denys, Jacob (1644-1708)
Portrait of Ranuccio II Farnese (1630?1694), Duke of Parma. Found in the collection of Galleria Nazionale, Parma

Puech, c1893. Denys Puech (1854-1942), French sculptor. From the 2e collection [Felix Potin, c1893]

Saint Denis (Also Called Dionysius, Dennis, Or Denys). Third Century Christian Martyr And Saint. Bishop Of Paris. Here Seen Carrying His Head To His Place Of Burial (Below)

Denys Finch-Hatton by George M. Sullivan
Caricature of Denys Finch-Hatton (1887-1931). Denys Finch-Hatton, was a big game hunter and was immortalised in the autobiographical novel by Karen Blixen (Isak Dinesen), Out of Africa

The feast of the Ommegang by Denis van Alsloot
Denis van Alsloot (1570-1626). Flemish baroque painter. The Feast of the Ommegang. 1616. Prado Museum. Madrid. Spain

TITLE PAGE: COOKBOOK, 1681. Title page for A New Digester, or Engine for Softening the Bones, by Denys Papin. Published in London, 1681

Grosvenor Ball, 1954 - guests
The third annual Grosvenor Ball at Londonderry House, on Park Lane in Mayfair, London. (The building was demolished in 1965.) Guests Mrs R M Hicks, wearing a beautiful tiered ballgown

Saint Denis Carries Head
St Denys had his head cut off, he did not care for that, He took it up and carried it two miles without his hat. Date: - 258AD

Interior, Collegiate Church, Manchester
Interior, Collegiate Church of St Mary, St Denys and St George (now the Cathedral), Manchester, dating back to the 15th century. Date: circa 1832

Viscountess Maidstone, formerly Miss Margaretta Drexel, daughter of the American millionaire financier, philanthropist and sportsman, Anthony Drexel

Hieronymus Wierix after Denys Calvaert, Saint Francis Receiving the Palm from the Christ Child, Flemish, c. 1553-1619, engraving on laid paper

DENYS GEORGE FINCH-HATTON (1887-1931). British aviator and big game hunter. Photographed in 1908

DENIS THE CARTHUSIAN (c1402-1471). Roman Catholic theologian and mystic. Undated line engraving

St Denis also Denys or Dionysius, Patron Saint of France (dc150). First bishop of Paris. Under Valerian, beheaded at Montmartre and was said to carry his head to his burial on site at Saint-Denis

The Life of St Denis (Denys or Dionysius) written by a monk of the Abbey of St Denis. St Denis consecrates a church in Paris and baptises new Christians

Leopold III of Belgium, 1901 - 1983 King of the Belgians from 1934 - 1951, when he abdicated. King Leopold with his War Minister General Denys attending pre war manoeuvres circa 1938. d

Denys Geuch with statue of Edward VII
The sculptor Denys Geuch working on a statue of Edward VII, showing the late king in an informal pose, wearing sailing clothes

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"Exploring the Many Faces of Denys: From Oxford to Paris, from Cathedrals to Krakens" Step into the captivating world as we unravel a tapestry woven with diverse threads. From the esteemed Phoenix Club at Oxford University, where Denys Finch-Hatton's intellectual prowess shone bright, to his intriguing encounter with the Prince of Wales that left tongues wagging in curiosity. Delve further into history and discover Saint Denis of Paris, a figure who lived in the 3rd century AD and whose story is immortalized through an enchanting colored engraving. English cathedrals like Manchester Cathedral beckon us with their majestic choirs, inviting us to immerse ourselves in their ethereal melodies. Spring cleaning takes on a whole new meaning when applied to theater - witness the transformation as actors breathe life into characters during this rejuvenating process. Brace yourself for an adrenaline-pumping adventure as we sail off Angola's coast, where a kraken unleashes its fury upon an unsuspecting fishing boat. The enigmatic portrait by George M. Sullivan captures every nuance Finch-Hatton's essence, leaving us captivated by his charisma and mystery. Feast your eyes on "The feast of Ommegang" painted by Denis van Alsloot; it transports you back in time to revelry-filled celebrations steeped in tradition. Travel even further back through time with Paul Lacroix's lithograph depicting Saint Denis amidst military and religious life during the Middle Ages - a vivid window into our past. Contemporary figures like Denys Yurchenko and Denys Smith add their unique brushstrokes to this ever-evolving narrative. Finally, lose yourself within Charles Reade's literary masterpiece "The Cloister and The Hearth, " brought alive through intricate illustrations that transport readers straight into its pages.