Discovering Collection (#2)

Pharaoh's Daughter Discovers Moses in the Rush Basket, c.1615-c.1630. Creator: Guilliam Dujardin
Pharaoh's Daughter Discovers Moses in the Rush Basket, c.1615-c.1630

Remarkable faculae and spots seen on the Sun on the 19th and 20th of July, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Remarkable faculae and spots seen on the Sun on the 19th and 20th of July, 1860. In your Number of August 25, in describing the phenomena visible at the period of the total eclipse in Spain

Illustration for Ancient, Medieval and Modern History, 1790. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Ancient, Medieval and Modern History, 1790

M. Gaston Maspero; L'egyptologue Maspero, photographie en janvier 1912 alors qu'il dirigeait des fouilles a Dehr-el-Medin, pres Louqsor, 30 juin 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV

Dans les forts reconquis de Douaumont et de Vaux; une des mitrailleuses allemandes... 1916. Creator: Unknown
Dans les forts reconquis de Douaumont et de Vaux; une des mitrailleuses allemandes trouvees dans le coffre Nord-Ouest du fort de Douaumont, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV

Diana and Callisto with Nymphs, c17th century. Creator: Unknown
Diana and Callisto with Nymphs, c17th century

The discovery of Moses, 1744-1781. Creator: Jean Baptiste Le Prince
The discovery of Moses, 1744-1781

Book cover design for the series: "The Ideal Library" of publishing company... 1914 or earlier
Book cover design for the series: "The Ideal Library" of publishing company L.J. Veen, 1914 or earlier. A man in a frock coat pulls a curtain aside

Book cover design for the series: "The Ideal Library" of publishing company... 1914 or earlier
Book cover design for the series: "The Ideal Library" of publishing company L.J. Veen, 1914 or earlier. A man in a frock coat pulls a curtain aside

Moses is found, 1655. Creator: Gesina ter Borch
Moses is found, 1655

View of ships sailing in the Arctic, 1742-1801. Creator: Anon
View of ships sailing in the Arctic, 1742-1801. Ships sail between the ice floes. In the foreground, two polar bears

Imaginary Inlet in Southern Arctic Waters in Summer, c.1640-c.1650. Creator: Bonaventura Peeters I
Imaginary Inlet in Southern Arctic Waters in Summer, c.1640-c.1650

The Sleeping Rinaldo Crowned with Flowers by Armida (formerly entitled Sleeping Mars), 1750-1780

Soldiers Discovering the Body of Holofernes, c. 1550. Creator: Master Of The Liechtenstein Adoration
Soldiers Discovering the Body of Holofernes, c. 1550

Testimonial presented to Sir Robert M'Clure, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Testimonial presented to Sir Robert M'Clure, 1856....a beautiful work of art...presented to Captain Sir Robert M'Clure, late of her Majesty's discovery-ship Investigator

Interior of aquarium, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich. between 1890 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Interior of aquarium, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich. between 1890 and 1910

St. Denis, Ruth, 1913 Mar. 25. Creator: Arnold Genthe
St. Denis, Ruth, 1913 Mar. 25

Diana and Callisto, 1657-1705. Creator: Johannes van Haensbergen
Diana and Callisto, 1657-1705

Map of the World, 1566, reprinted 1889. Creator: Unknown
Map of the World, 1566, reprinted 1889. Heart-shaped world map with the North Pole in the centre. After John Paul Cimerlin

Faustulus and Merentia Discover Romulus and Remus, n.d

Ancient Ship recently discovered at Brigg, Lincolnshire, 1886. Creator: Unknown
Ancient Ship recently discovered at Brigg, Lincolnshire, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

The Great Sphinx as now cleared from the encumbering sand, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The Great Sphinx as now cleared from the encumbering sand, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Another recently discovered Statue of Ramses II at Luxor, 1886. Creator: Unknown
Another recently discovered Statue of Ramses II at Luxor, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

The Mayor of Casterbridge, by Thomas Hardy, 1886. Creator: Robert Barnes
The Mayor of Casterbridge, by Thomas Hardy, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Discovery of a Colossal Statue of Ramses II near Aboukir, Egypt, 1886. Creator: Unknown
Discovery of a Colossal Statue of Ramses II near Aboukir, Egypt, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Columbus taking possession of the Island of St Salvador; Columbus and his Discoveries 1492, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Columbus taking possession of the Island of St Salvador; Columbus and his Discoveries 1492, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Diana discovering Callisto's pregnancy, after Titian. Creator: Unknown
Diana discovering Callisto's pregnancy, after Titian

The Unearthers, c1800. Creators: Edward Bird, John Hoppner
The Unearthers, c1800

The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, September 12, 1891, 1891. A Rude Awakening: an Incident of South African Travel. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44

Theatrical performance at Dongan Hall, 1921 May 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Theatrical performance at Dongan Hall, 1921 May 27

Elizabeth Duncan dancers and children, between 1916 and 1941. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Elizabeth Duncan dancers and children, between 1916 and 1941

Le Salon de M. Irisson, le soir du 19 août 1839, c1844. Creator: Prosper Lafaye
Le Salon de M. Irisson, le soir du 19 aout 1839, c1844

Psyche and Cupid. Creator: Ecole Francaise
Psyche and Cupid

DeSoto's Discovery of the Mississippi River, 1896. Creators: Unknown, Louis Kurz, Kurz and Allison
DeSoto's Discovery of the Mississippi River, 1896

Roman Remains Discovered at Lymne, Kent, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Roman Remains Discovered at Lymne, Kent, 1850. Archaeological dig at Lympne in Kent: An extensive hypocaust ran under the floor

Excavation near Citta Vecchia, in the Island of Malta, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Excavation near Citta Vecchia, in the Island of Malta, 1850. Archaeological site containing a temple. The cave is hewn out in the solid rock...The cavity consists of three large compartments

Discovering the Address of a Husband's Lover, from the series "A Collection of Humorous...c. 1790
Discovering the Address of a Husband's Lover, from the series "A Collection of Humorous Poems (Haifu yanagidaru)", c. 1790

Flue-Tiles, Quern, and Other Roman Articles Found at Lymne, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Flue-Tiles, Quern, and Other Roman Articles Found at Lymne, 1850. Archaeological finds at Lympne in Kent:.square hollow flue-tiles which ran up the sides of the apartments

Seaweed, 1910. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Seaweed, 1910

Seaweed, 1910. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Seaweed, 1910

The Dogs of St. Bernard, n.d. Creator: George Baxter
The Dogs of St. Bernard, n.d

The Bird's Nest, n.d. Creator: Charles Knight
The Bird's Nest, n.d

The Russian discoveries from the map published by the Imperial Academy of St. Petersburg, 1775. Creator: Unknown
The Russian discoveries from the map published by the Imperial Academy of St. Petersburg, 1775. This map, showing the known geography of Alaska in the late 18th century

Map of California shown as an island, c 1650. Creator: Johannes Vingboons
Map of California shown as an island, c 1650. This map from around 1650 shows California as an island. A half-century would pass before Spanish explorers determined with certainty that California was

View Taken in the Forests of Guam Island, Mariana Islands, 19th century. Creators: Alexander Postels
View Taken in the Forests of Guam Island, Mariana Islands, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette

View of Manila, Capital of Luzon Island, Philippine Islands, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette

View of the Pasig River in Luzon Island, Philippine Islands, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette

View taken in the Russian colony of Novo-Arkhangelsk (Sitkha island) (northwest... 19th century)
View taken in the Russian colony of Novo-Arkhangelsk (Sitkha island) (northwest coast of America), 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after

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"Unveiling the Mysteries: From Celestial Mechanics to Medieval Artwork, the Journey of Discovery Begins" Embarking on a cosmic voyage through time and space, an Apollo 17 astronaut gazes at the vast expanse above, pondering celestial mechanics that govern our universe. Intrigued by the intricate details of medieval artwork, a connoisseur immerses themselves in a world where brushstrokes tell stories of ancient legends and forgotten tales. Traversing treacherous terrains in Antarctic exploration, adventurers rely on meticulously crafted route maps to navigate through icy landscapes and unlock nature's hidden wonders. Through Carlos Villoch's lens, we catch glimpses of captivating moments frozen in time - each photograph capturing an essence waiting to be discovered by curious eyes. Simpson delves into history's annals as he researches anaesthetics during the 1840s. His groundbreaking work paves the way for medical advancements that alleviate pain and revolutionize patient care. Curiosity takes flight as words dance upon paper - "Oh What's That in the Hollow?" A poet muses over enigmatic verses that beckon readers to unravel their meaning and embark on their own journey of discovery. At Berkeley's anti-proton experiment in 1955 C016/8832, scientists push boundaries beyond imagination. Their pursuit unravels secrets held within subatomic particles, reshaping our understanding of reality itself. Within fossilized trees nestled deep within coal mines lies evidence from eons past. These silent witnesses whisper tales of prehistoric worlds waiting patiently for intrepid explorers to unearth their secrets once more. Guided by Sverre & Birkebeiners' unwavering determination, they traverse unforgiving landscapes with courage etched upon their faces. In their quest for knowledge lies an unyielding spirit that propels them forward towards new frontiers yet unseen. The elusive Atlantis captivates the minds of dreamers and historians alike.