European Collection (#99)

Homer reciting his epic poems to ancient Greeks
Homer recounting the deeds of ancient Greeks in the Trojan War. Hand-colored halftone illustration

Family storyteller
Old woman telling folklore to young girls in a cottage kitchen, England. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

A Moliere comedy performed
Theatrical production of " Les Fourberies de Scapin, " a play by Moliere. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of an illustration

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Italian vendors making pasta in Naples, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Family waiting for roast pig and a pot of food cooking for Christmas dinner. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Dutch couple of the 17th century
Well-to-do Dutch couple, 1600s. Antique hand-colored print

Medieval German couple and a knight
German middle-class couple and a knight, early 1400s. Antique hand-colored print

German couple of the 1500s
German citizens of the late 16th century. Antique hand-colored print

Couple in the 17th century
Fashionable couple of the 1600s. Antique hand-colored print

European couple dressed in the Empire style
Fashion of a German couple about 1800. Antique hand-colored print

French couple at the royal court, early 18th century
Gentleman and lady of Louis XIVs court, France, early 1700s. Antique hand-colored print

Spanish nobility of the 1500s
Spanish lord and lady of the 16th century. Antique hand-colored print

European ladies of the 1790s
Fashionable young European ladies of the late 18th century. Antique hand-colored print

Fashion in France, 1780s
French clothing and hair fashion of the late 18th century. Antique hand-colored print

Clothing fashion in France about 1780
Fashionable French couple, 1780. Antique hand-colored print

Courtship in medieval Burgundy
Noble woman of Burgundy courted in the 1400s. Antique hand-colored print

Balkan people, 1800s
People from the Balkan states, a Bulgarian man at right. Antique hand-colored print

Louis Napoleon at the Battle of Solferino, 1859
Napoleon III leading French and Sardinian forces against the Austrians at the Battle of Solferino, Italy, 1859. Color lithograph

Gauls in the Roman Empire
Gauls on horseback under the Roman Empire. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Europeans of the early Middle Ages
European family of the early Middle Ages. Antique hand-colored print

Congress of Berlin, 1878
Otto von Bismarck welcoming delegates to the Congress of Berlin, 1878. Photogravure reproduction of a 19th-century illustration by Anton von Werner

Bronze Age Europeans
European couple of the Bronze Age. Antique hand-colored print

Nordic runestone in Jutland
Large carved Norse runestone in Jutland. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Helvetian migration into Switzerland
Helvetians choosing routes for their migration into Switzerland, 58 BC. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Teutons celebrating a victory in ancient times
Teutonic warriors elevating their leader on a shield after a victory. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Russian prisoners forced to work in Siberia, 1880s
Russian convicts returning at night from the mines in Siberia, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Franks crossing the Rhine into Gaul
Migration of the Franks across the Rhine into Gaul. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Barbarian tribesmen of the Roman Empire
European tribesmen, known as barbarians to the Romans. Antique hand-colored print

Soldiers on horseback in ancient Gaul
Gauls on horseback in the time of the Roman Empire. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Viking king
Norse sea-king during the Viking era. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Stone Age hunters
Europeans of the Stone Age preparing for a hunt. Antique hand-colored print

Starving peasants begging in Russia, 1890s
Russian peasants near St. Petersburg begging soldiers for bread, 1890s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Serbian rebellion against Ottoman Empire, 1804
Black George rousing his fellow Serbs against the Ottoman Empire, 1804. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Dutch womens clothing, 1600s
Dutch women in summer (left) and winter dress, 1642. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a 17th-century illustration

Jewish market-goers, Poland, 1800s
Polish Jews traveling to market near the Russian border, circa 1880. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Imperial flag and arms of Russia, 1900
Russian flag (right) and imperial coat-of-arms (center) under Nicholas II, circa 1900. Color lithograph reproduction of an illustration

Polish women and a Russian couple, 1800s
Woman from Jaroslaw, Poland, woman from Tvier, and a couple from Kaluga in Russia. Antique hand-colored print

Russian nobility of the 18th century
Russian noble and ladies in summer dress, 1700s. Antique hand-colored print

Russian peasant women with children, 1800s
Russian peasants in winter clothing. Antique hand-colored print

Spanish natives of Leon and Segovia, 1800s
Man from Leon (left) and a couple from Segovia, Spain. Antique hand-colored print

Spanish natives from Alicante and Zamora
People of Alicante (left) and Zamora, Spain. Antique hand-colored print

Defeat of the Saracens at the Battle of Tours, 732 A. D
Franks under Charles Martel attack the Saracens camp during the Battle of Tours, halting the Muslim invasion, 732 A.D. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Nasrid Palace in the Alhambra, Granada, Spain
One of the Nasrid Palaces of the Alhambra, a medieval Moorish city in Granada, Spain. Digital photograph

Death of Columbus
Death of Christopher Columbus in Spain, 1506. Color lithograph reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Medieval lord at dinner
Wealthy familys dinner table in the Middle Ages. Printed color halftone reproduction of a miniature

Medieval monks studying geometry and copying a manuscript
Monk scholars - a mathematician studying a globe, the other copying a manuscript, 1200s. Hand-colored woodcut

Vasco da Gama portrait, with his autograph. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Emperor Henry IV defying Hildebrand
Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV arguing with Pope Gregory VII at Worms, 1076. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"Journey through European history: From ancient empires to modern movements" Step back in time with an antique map of Britain under the Anglo Saxons, revealing the roots of a nation that would shape Europe's destiny. Explore the grandeur of ancient Rome through a meticulously detailed map, transporting you to a world of gladiators and emperors. Immerse yourself in the timeless melodies of Johannes Brahms, a musical genius whose compositions continue to captivate audiences across Europe. Marvel at the intricate illustrations within the Book of Kells, where St. Matthew comes alive on parchment, showcasing Ireland's rich artistic heritage. Unravel the epic tale depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry as it portrays William the Conqueror's triumph over England during the Norman Conquest. Trace your fingers along a map from 1066, tracing England's transformation amidst political upheaval and territorial shifts. Witness Scotland's evolution through time with a glimpse into its 1870s map - every contour telling stories of resilience and cultural diversity. Delve deeper into English history with another map from centuries later; witness how borders shifted but traditions endured throughout this dynamic land. Celebrate women's empowerment by leafing through an English suffragette feminist newspaper from 1908 - testament to brave individuals who fought for equality against all odds. Journey even further back in time to Ancient Greece and its colonies around Aegean; discover their profound influence on philosophy, art, and governance that shaped Western civilization. Feel awe-struck by Druridge Bay’s dramatic expanse of sand dunes nestled within Northumberland – nature’s masterpiece framing picturesque beaches that have witnessed countless tales unfold over centuries past. Finally, gaze upon Medieval Europe at Crusades' inception; envision knights clad in armor embarking on holy quests while kingdoms clashed for power and faith across these storied lands. European history is an enchanting tapestry woven together by diverse cultures, momentous events, and the indomitable spirit of its people.