Intrigue Collection (#2)

Lucrezia Borgia, 1863 (oil on canvas)
CH402129 Lucrezia Borgia, 1863 (oil on canvas) by Elmore, Alfred W. (1815-81); 88.9x58.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Lucrezia Borgia (1480-1519); daughter of Rodrigo Borgia

Masked figures taking coffee in the Caffe Florian, Venice (oil on canvas)
6256751 Masked figures taking coffee in the CaffA Florian, Venice (oil on canvas) by Guardi, Francesco (1712-93) (attr. to); 31.8x40.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian

An Emperor Fleeing a Palace Disguised as a Woman in Carriage
CHT176848 An Emperor Fleeing a Palace Disguised as a Woman in Carriage, scene from a courtly romance of the Heian period, printed in The Kokka magazine, 1900-01 (colour litho) by Gukei

Conspiracy to Blow up the Parliament, (HB Sketches No. 189)
STC192037 Conspiracy to Blow up the Parliament, (HB Sketches No. 189), published 1832 (colour litho) by Doyle, John (H.B.) (1797-1868); Private Collection; (add.info)

Guest, 1926 (oil on canvas)
BAL122130 Guest, 1926 (oil on canvas) by Hofmann, M. F. (1873-1937); 116x161.2 cm; Ciurlionis State Art Museum, Kaunas, Lithuania; German, out of copyright

Salmon Fly Date: 1950

Psammetichus and the Bronze Helmet, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Psammetichus and the Bronze Helmet, 1890. Psammetichus I (664-610) king of the 26th Dynasty of Egypt used his helmet for libation in the Temple of Hephaestus

Edward V, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion
Edward V, 1773. After Samuel Wale (1721-1786). Edward V of England (1470-c1483), his brief reign was dominated by the influence of his uncle and Lord Protector, the Duke of Gloucester

The Banquet of Philip, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Banquet of Philip, 1890. Philip II of Macedon was assassinated in Aegae by the captain of his bodyguard, Pausanias of Orestis, whilst attending the wedding of his daughter

Before the Ball, 1735 (oil on canvas)
3077047 Before the Ball, 1735 (oil on canvas) by Troy, Jean Francois de (1679-1752); 83x65.4 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; French, out of copyright

Mustafa I, Ottoman Emperor, (1808). Artist: John Young
Mustafa I, Ottoman Emperor, (1808). Mustafa (1591-1639) became Sultan in 1617. Suffering from mental illness or disability he was merely a puppet of powerful courtiers and was deposed in 1618

Intriguing Pathways, c1935. The California Pacific International Exposition was an exposition held in San Diego, California in 1935 & 1936

Departure of Bishop Odo from Rochester, 1088 (1905). Artist: HMP
Departure of Bishop Odo from Rochester, 1088 (1905). The half-brother of William the Conqueror, Odo (1030-1097) was Bishop of Bayeux and was made Earl of Kent after the Norman Conquest

Coquetry, After A Painting By H. Ramberg. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte Vom Mittelalter Bis Zur Gegenwart By Eduard Fuchs, Published 1909

A Globe

Mystery Pool Player Behind Rack Of Billiard Balls
; Mystery Pool Player Behind Rack Of Billiard Balls

A Strange Look

Archibald 6th Earl Angus
ARCHIBALD DOUGLAS, 6th earl of ANGUS whose marriage to Margaret Tudor, sister of Henry VIII, led to a lifetime of complicated political in- fighting and intrigue. Date: 1489 - 1557

French Theatre / Beronte
Beronte ( receleur ) A character from L Intrigue des Filous by Claude de Lestoille. Date: 1689

False Dmitry takes an oath of allegiance to King Sigismund III Vasa, 1874. Artist: Nikolay Nevryov
False Dmitry takes an oath of allegiance to King Sigismund III Vasa, 1874. Sigismund III Vasa (1566-1632) was King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1587 until his death

William, Baron Crofts
WILLIAM, baron CROFTS of Saxham : Royalist courtier, serving Charles I and Charles II on diplomatic missions, his career enlivened with scandal and intrigue. Date: 1611 - 1677

Anna Vyrubova, lady-in-waiting to Tsaritsa Alexandra
Anna Alexandrovna Vyrubova (1884-1964), lady-in-waiting, best friend and confidante to Tsaritsa Alexandra Fyodorovna. She became involved in an intrigue relating to Rasputin. Date: circa 1916

The X Plagues of Egypt, circa 1749 (engraving)
XJF867798 The X Plagues of Egypt, circa 1749 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: BM 1868, 0808.3856); English, out of copyright

Europe in Masquerade, or the Royal Farce, by G. Foster, 1747 (etching)
XJF863051 Europe in Masquerade, or the Royal Farce, by G. Foster, 1747 (etching) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Politicians in the Tuileries Gardens, 1832 (oil on canvas)
BAL341670 Politicians in the Tuileries Gardens, 1832 (oil on canvas) by Boilly, Louis Leopold (1761-1845); 32.5x24.5 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; French, out of copyright

He came up to the table, showed the letter to Alice and left without saying a word
XIR182404 He came up to the table, showed the letter to Alice and left without saying a word!, illustration from La Famille Elliot

A Duel Between Two Sisters near Bordeaux, 1650 (woodcut) (b / w photo)
XIR154799 A Duel Between Two Sisters near Bordeaux, 1650 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

North Yorkshire, Filey Sands - Bleriot Light Type Monoplane (likely to have been) of Robert Blackburn, a pioneer of powered flight in the area. Date: circa 1910

E (Edward) Phillips Oppenheim (1866-1946) British novelist specialising in espionage and international intrigue. From Wills cigarette cards Famous British Authors, 1937

Mazeppa, Byrons poem published 1819, based on passage in Voltaires Charles XII. Mazeppa, discovered in intrigue, is stripped and bound to a wild Ukrainian horse which was lashed into madness

General Maurice Sarrail (1856-1929) French Army officer. In October 1915 he took command of the French forces in Salonika and in January 1916 took command of all the Allied forces in the region

Thomas Overbury / Harding
SIR THOMAS OVERBURY - English poet and victim of court intrigue (poisoned in the Tower of London). Date: 1581 - 1613

Thomas Overbury (Oval)
SIR THOMAS OVERBURY - English poet and victim of court intrigue (poisoned in the Tower of London). Date: 1581 - 1613

Matchmaking in Ireland - two old women negotiate a match over a cup of tea as the potential bride and groom look on with keen interest Date: circa 1908

Masks of Lucifer Ballet
A striking scene from The Masks of Lucifer, portraying Satan as Intrigue, Hate and Fear, performed by Madame Bosenweisers Ballet, Austria. Date: 1930

Courtiers at Versailles
There is little for the aristocrats attending the king at Versailles to do except gossip and intrigue

Carr, Royal Love
ROYAL LOVE (Kathryn Carr) Looks like shes got the young man drunk in order to steal the secret papers she knows hes carrying - but oh dear, heres a man with a gun !

Stone circle at dawn, Callanish, near Carloway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Hot springs at dawn, near West Thumb Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Wyoming, United States of America (U.S.A.), North America

Silhouettes of mitten rock formations at sunset, Utah, United States of America (USA), North America

Coastline, Big Sur coast, California, United States of America, North America

Slot canyon in red sandstone, Antelope Canyon, near Page, Arizona, United States of America (U.S.A.), North America

Sunset against limestone grotto islands, Halong Bay, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Caillich and the Cuillin Hills in the background, Isle of Skye, Highland region, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Standing stones, Callanish, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

The Cuillins from Elgol, Skye, Highland region, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Trapezoid, Nazca Lines (Nasca Lines), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Peru, South America

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"Intrigue: Unveiling the Enigmatic Beauty of the World" Step into the interior of mystery as you explore Newgrange, where ancient secrets lie buried beneath its hallowed grounds. A silhouette of Glastonbury Tor emerges against the Somerset sky, igniting curiosity and beckoning you to uncover its hidden tales. Witness mist rising from Cataloochee ski area, shrouding it in an ethereal allure that adds a touch of mystique to this winter wonderland. The seascape along Big Sur coast captivates with its rugged beauty, leaving you spellbound by nature's enigmatic power. Caught off guard, arrested by an undercover police officer - a moment filled with intrigue and suspense that leaves us questioning motives and intentions. Stonehenge at sunset stands tall as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, whispering stories from centuries past and inviting contemplation under fading light. Dusky Sound envelops you in its serene embrace, immersing your senses in a world untouched by time - an enchantment waiting to be unraveled. Journey to the Temple of Sukuh and unlock the mysteries held within its ancient walls; every stone holds clues to forgotten rituals and lost civilizations. Dunstanborough Castle rises majestically on Northumberland's shores. Its weathered facade conceals tales of battles fought long ago - legends etched into history's tapestry. Archibald 6th Earl Angus casts a shadowy figure through time. His enigmatic presence lingers like whispers carried on windswept moors - his story begging to be discovered. Cross Dorothy Vernon's bridge and step into another era. The echoes of forbidden love resonate here, weaving together romance and intrigue amidst picturesque surroundings. In Simplicisissimus magazine's caricature lies Leon Trotsky under attack. A vivid portrayal capturing political turmoil during October 1928; intrigue unfolds before our eyes through vibrant colors and biting satire.