European Culture Collection (page 4)

La Spezia, Italy. Cityscape image of La Spezia, Cinque Terre, Italy, during dramatic sunrise

Thira (Fira) Town, popular viewing point of Santorini - landscape with church and sea, Santorini Island, Greece

Thira (capital city) - greek church with blue dome, Santorini Island, Cyclades, Greece

Santorini landscape with white bell tower of church and sea in the background - Oia Town, Santorini Island, Cyclades, Greece

Bishop Latimer presenting the Bible to Henry VIII
Vintage engraving of Bishop Latimer presenting the Bible to King Henry VIII

Victorian Blacksmith Farriers
Vintage 19th century engraving showing two boys playing in a blacksmiths (Farriers) forge while the blacksmith looks on

Last Supper, by Leonardo da Vinci, wood engraving, published 1873
The Last Supper. Woodcut engraving after the famous fresco (1494-98) by Leonardo da Vinci (Italian painter, 1452 - 1519) in Milian, published in 1873

Leonardo da Vinci famous Italian scientist and painter
Leonardo da Vinci or simply Leonardo (1452 - 1519), was an Italian polymath, scientist and painter. Photo of an original antique engraving from the Art Journal published in London in 1869

Queen Victoria as a young girl
Portrait of Queen Victoria as a young girl

Trial of Roderick McLean for shooting at Queen Victoria 1882
Vintage engraving of the Trial of Roderick McLean for shooting at Queen Victoria. Roderick McLean attempted to assassinate Queen Victoria on March 2, 1882, at Windsor, England, with a pistol

Queen Victoria on her throne
Vintage colour engraving of Queen Victoria on her throne

Victorian mother and her children on holiday at the beach
Vintage engraving of a Victorian mother and her children on holiday at the beach, 19th Century

Babes in the Wood
Vintage engraving from the Babes in the Wood is a traditional childrens tale. In one anothers arms they died, No burial these pretty babes, Of any man receives, Till Robin redbrest painfully

In Islington there lived a man
Vintage engraving from the nursery rhyme An Elegy on the Death of a Mad Dog by Oliver Goldsmith. In Islington there lived a man, Of whom the world might say, That still a godly race he ran

Queen Victoria on her Coronation Day in 1838
The young Queen Victoria on her Coronation Day in 1838: she became Queen the previous year, aged 18. From " The Queens Resolve ( I Will Be Good)

Icarus
" Vintage engraving from 1879 of ancinet greek art showing Icarus. In Greek mythology, Icarus is the son of the master craftsman Daedalus

Ulysses giving wine to Polyphemus
Ulysses giving wine to the Cyclops, Polyphemus. From " Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Andromeda awaits the Kraken
" Vintage engraving from 1883 showing a scene from the story of Perseus the legendary founder of Mycenae and of the Perseid dynasty there, was the first of the mythic heroes of Greek mythology

Perseus and Danae
" Vintage engraving from 1883 showing a scene from the story of Perseus the legendary founder of Mycenae and of the Perseid dynasty there, was the first of the mythic heroes of Greek mythology

Life of Charles Dickens - Beggar boys
Vintage engraving of a scene from the Life of Charles Dickens. One of whom told us she had no money for beggar boys. Dalziels

Brothers Grimm - The Valiant Little Tailor
Vintage colour engraving from the story The Valiant Little Tailor or The Brave Little Tailor is a German fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm, tale number 20

In Islington there lived a man
Vintage engraving from the nursery rhyme An Elegy on the Death of a Mad Dog by Oliver Goldsmith. In Islington there lived a man, Of whom the world might say, That still a godly race he ran

Michelangelo
Vintage engraving of Michelangelo. Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni (6 March 1475 aa 18 February 1564), commonly known as Michelangelo, was an Italian Renaissance painter, sculptor

Napoleon Bonaparte at Valence
Vintage engraving of Napoleon Bonaparte at Valence, the young lieutenant has just traced out a fortification with his walking stick. From the painting by Realier Dumas

Napoleon Bonaparte General of the Army of Italy
Vintage engraving of Napoleon Bonaparte General of the Army of Italy

Rabelais - the games of Gargantua
Vintage engraving of a scene from Gargantua and Pantagruel by Francois Rabelais. La jouoit a la brandelle. The games of Gargantua, Chap XXII

William Hogarth Four Humours of an Election Canvassing for Votes
Vintage engraving of showing a scene from William Hogarths Humours of an Election. They illustrate the election of a member of parliament in Oxfordshire in 1754

William Hogarth Four Times of the Day - Night
Vintage engraving of showing a scene from William Hogarths Four Times of the Day. They are humorous depictions of life in the streets of London, the vagaries of fashion

Eminent Victorians - Portrait of Sir William Gull, 1st Baronet
Vintage colour engraving of Sir William Gull, 1st Baronet of Brook Street (31 December 1816 to 29 January 1890) was a 19th-century English physician

City map of Copenhagen, capital of Denmark, lithograph, published 1897
City map of Copenhagen, capital city of Denmark. Lithograph, published in 1897

Historical map of Crimea (Ukraine / Russia), wood engraving, published in 1897
Historical map of the Peninsula Crimea (Ukraine/Russia). Wood engraving, published in 1897

Vanity Fair Print of Don Manuel Rances Y Villanueva
Victorian caricature of Don Manuel Rances Y Villanueva. By James Tissot. Vanity Fair 1871

Vanity Fair Print of Archbishop Henry Edward Manning
Victorian caricature of Henry Edward Manning, an English Roman Catholic Archbishop of Westminster and a cardinal. By Ape (Carlo Pellegrini). Vanity Fair 1871

Vanity Fair Print of Sir John Shaw-Lefevre
Victorian caricature of Sir John Shaw-Lefevre, a British barrister, Whig politician and civil servant. By Ape (Carlo Pellegrini). Vanity Fair 1871

City map of Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany, lithograph, 1897
City map of Frankfurt am Main - largest city of the German state of Hesse (with street directory). Lithograph, published in 1897

Silence, a la fin, les mauvais polissons
Vintage french satirical cartoon. Silence, a la fin, les mauvais polissons ! Laissez-moi travailler et ne faites pas de moi tous les voisins ! silence at the end, evil pranks

Caricature of General Emile Zurlinden
Vintage Caricature of General Emile Zurlinden. French Minister of War between 5 September 1898 and 17 September 1898

French satirical cartoon - Three heads under one hat
Vintage engraving of a French satirical cartoon - Three heads under one hat, Trois tetes sous un meme bonnet... A Poil

French satirical cartoon of Emile Zola
Vintage engraving of a French satirical cartoon of Emile Zola. A French novelist, playwright, journalist, the best-known practitioner of the literary school of naturalism

French satirical cartoon of General Felix-Gustave Saussier
Vintage engraving of a French satirical cartoon of Felix-Gustave Saussier. A French army general who became involved in Dreyfus affair

French satirical cartoon - Les Poires
Vintage engraving of a French satirical cartoon, Les Poires. An old man pinches the bottom of the maid as she talks to his wife. 19th Century, C Leandre

Fishing village of Hvannasund framed by wildflowers in bloom covering the green meadows, Bordoy island, Faroe Island

Illuminated village of Saint Moritz covered with snow at dusk, Graubunden canton, Engadin, Switzerland

Traditional house and church in Madulain village covered with snow in winter, Graubunden canton, Engadine, Switzerland

Top-down high angle view of vineyards, Valtellina

Plaza de la Virgen and Basilica de la Virgen de los Desamparados and El Miguelet Tower, Valencia, Spain

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"Journey through the Rich Tapestry of European Culture" Immerse yourself in the captivating world of European culture, where history and heritage intertwine to create a mesmerizing tapestry. From ancient civilizations to majestic landscapes, this continent has it all. Step back in time with a vintage map of Cyprus from 1880, tracing the footsteps of past civilizations that once thrived on this Mediterranean island. Explore Portugal through its intricate cartography, unraveling tales of exploration and maritime prowess. Gaze upon Greece at the dawn of the Peloponnesian War, transported to an era when city-states clashed for supremacy. Marvel at a vintage map showcasing Magna Graecia's influence across Southern Italy, reminding us of its Hellenistic roots. Behold an ancient statue depicting Artemis, goddess of hunting and protector of women. Feel her power emanating from every curve as you delve into Greek mythology and its enduring impact on Western civilization. Witness Napoleon Bonaparte standing before the enigmatic Sphinx; two icons converging in one frame—a testament to Europe's fascination with Egyptology during that era. Travel further south with an antique map guiding your way through Italy's diverse regions. Lose yourself amidst Positano's enchanting center at dusk—the vibrant colors reflecting off picturesque buildings nestled against dramatic cliffsides. Discover Heidelberg's historical charm etched onto lithographs dating back to 1897—a window into Germany's architectural splendor and intellectual legacy. Wander along Florence's cobblestone streets captured within another lithograph—its Renaissance treasures awaiting your exploration. Admire Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence and Avondale—an embodiment of British royalty whose life intertwined with Europe’s aristocracy during his tragically short existence. Finally, marvel at Amsterdam’s iconic Nicolsbasiliek—an architectural masterpiece symbolizing both religious devotion and artistic brilliance—showcasing how European cities seamlessly blend tradition with modernity.