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Kirke Collection

"Exploring the Rich History and Beauty of Kirke: From Dom Kirke in Bergen

Background imageKirke Collection: Circe

Circe. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Background imageKirke Collection: Osterlars Kirke church on Bornholm, Denmark

Osterlars Kirke church on Bornholm, Denmark

Background imageKirke Collection: Round church St. Ols Kirke on Bornholm, Denmark

Round church St. Ols Kirke on Bornholm, Denmark

Background imageKirke Collection: Hasle Church in west Bornholm, Denmark

Hasle Church in west Bornholm, Denmark

Background imageKirke Collection: Dom Kirke, Bergen, Norway - early 1900s

Dom Kirke, Bergen, Norway - early 1900s

Background imageKirke Collection: Dom Kirke, Bergen, Norway

Dom Kirke, Bergen, Norway

Background imageKirke Collection: Gimsøy kirke

Gimsøy kirke
Henk Goossens

Background imageKirke Collection: DDE-90029112

DDE-90029112
Denmark, Island of Bornholm, Gudhjem. Historic Romanesque Osterlars Church, largest and oldest round church on the island, c. 1160, dedicated to St. Lawrence. Date: 17/11/2007

Background imageKirke Collection: MaryKirk, Wife of St Thomas Vernon (engraving)

MaryKirk, Wife of St Thomas Vernon (engraving)
3623176 MaryKirk, Wife of St Thomas Vernon (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: MaryKirk, Wife of St Thomas Vernon)

Background imageKirke Collection: Circe and he swine, 1929 (litho)

Circe and he swine, 1929 (litho)
3060296 Circe and he swine, 1929 (litho) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Published in The Odyssey of Homer by George Herbert Palmer in 1929; The Odyssey is one)

Background imageKirke Collection: Kirkes villainy & cruelty to a young woman who beg d him to save his brothers life, 1773

Kirkes villainy & cruelty to a young woman who beg d him to save his brothers life, 1773. Colonel Percy Kirke (c1646- 1691)

Background imageKirke Collection: Portrait of Anne Dalkeith, and Anne Kirke, 1630s. Artist: Anthony van Dyck

Portrait of Anne Dalkeith, and Anne Kirke, 1630s. Artist: Anthony van Dyck
Portrait of Anne Dalkeith, and Anne Kirke, 1630s. Portrait of Anne Dalkeith, Countess of Morton and Anne Kirke, Ladies-in-Waiting to Queen Henrietta Maria. Dyck, Sir Anthonis, van (1599-1641)

Background imageKirke Collection: Belltower Evangelische kirke, St. Moritz, Switzerland

Belltower Evangelische kirke, St. Moritz, Switzerland

Background imageKirke Collection: Copenhagen, Denmark - Frederiks Church

Copenhagen, Denmark - Frederiks Church
Frederiks Church (Frederiks Kirke), popularly known as The Marble Church (Marmorkirken) for its rococo architecture - an Evangelical Lutheran church in Copenhagen, Denmark. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageKirke Collection: Four bulldogs on a greetings card

Four bulldogs on a greetings card -- The Philosophers. With quotations (forming a four-line verse) from Lucretius, Hamlet, Kirke White and Democritus. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageKirke Collection: Red ripe fruit and leaves of Kirkes Scarlet

Red ripe fruit and leaves of Kirkes Scarlet Nonpareil Apple, Malus domestica.. Handcolored illustration by Edwin Dalton Smith engraved by F.W. Smith from Charles McIntoshs Flora and Pomona 1829

Background imageKirke Collection: Ripe scarlet fruit and leaves of Kirkes Lord

Ripe scarlet fruit and leaves of Kirkes Lord Nelson apple, Malus domestica.. Handcolored illustration by E.D. Smith engraved by Watts from Charles McIntoshs Flora and Pomona 1829

Background imageKirke Collection: Whites Tree

Whites Tree
Tree in a wood in Lincolnshire in whose bark the poet HENRY KIRKE WHITE cut his initials. Are they to be seen to this day ? To be honest with you, we haven t checked. Date: CIRCA 1800

Background imageKirke Collection: Henry Kirke White

Henry Kirke White
HENRY KIRKE WHITE poet Date: 1785 - 1806

Background imageKirke Collection: Home of Paulding

Home of Paulding
The home of James Kirke PAULDING, American writer who employed the nom-de-plume Launcelot Langstaffe, esq. Date: 1857

Background imageKirke Collection: James Kirke Paulding

James Kirke Paulding
JAMES KIRKE PAULDING American writer, using the nom-de-plume Launcelot Langstaffe, esq. Date: 1778 - 1860

Background imageKirke Collection: Denmark, Helsingoer. Helsingoer Domkirke St

Denmark, Helsingoer. Helsingoer Domkirke St. Olai (aka Helsingoer Cathedral), old iron padlock

Background imageKirke Collection: Double portrait of Ann Kirke and Anna Dalkeith, Johannes Gronsveld, 1679 - 1728

Double portrait of Ann Kirke and Anna Dalkeith, Johannes Gronsveld, 1679 - 1728

Background imageKirke Collection: Diana Kirke, later Countess of Oxford Inscribed in ocher paint, lower right: Diana

Diana Kirke, later Countess of Oxford Inscribed in ocher paint, lower right: Diana
Diana Kirke, later Countess of Oxford Inscribed in ocher paint, lower right: " Diana Kirke | Cts, of Oxford.", Peter Lely, 1618-1680, Dutch

Background imageKirke Collection: Denmark, Copenhagen, Von Frelser Kirke

Denmark, Copenhagen, Von Frelser Kirke

Background imageKirke Collection: Denmark, Island of Bornholm, Gudhjem. Historic Romanesque Osterlars Church, largest

Denmark, Island of Bornholm, Gudhjem. Historic Romanesque Osterlars Church, largest and oldest round church on the island, c. 1160, belfry

Background imageKirke Collection: The Virginian by Owen Wister and Kirke La Shelle

The Virginian by Owen Wister and Kirke La Shelle. Date c1903

Background imageKirke Collection: The Ameer music by Victor Herbert; book by Frederic Rankin

The Ameer music by Victor Herbert; book by Frederic Rankin & Kirke La Shelle. Date c1900

Background imageKirke Collection: Marguerita Sylva in Kirke La Shelles elaborate opera comiqu

Marguerita Sylva in Kirke La Shelles elaborate opera comique production, The Princess Chic book by Kirke La Shelle, music by Julian Edwards. Date 1900?

Background imageKirke Collection: Champlain Surrenders

Champlain Surrenders
Champlain surrenders Quebec to admiral Kirke



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"Exploring the Rich History and Beauty of Kirke: From Dom Kirke in Bergen, Norway to Hellenistic Mosaics" Step back in time to the early 1900s as you wander through the enchanting Dom Kirke in Bergen, Norway. This magnificent church stands tall, a testament to the architectural marvels of its era. But don't limit your exploration to just one kirke. Venture further into Denmark and discover Osterlars Kirke on Bornholm Island. Its grandeur will leave you awe-inspired, with its towering structure and intricate details that have stood the test of time. And nearby, immerse yourself in history at Round Church St. Ols Kirke - a unique circular design that adds an air of mystery. As you continue your journey through Denmark's kirker, make sure not to miss Hasle Church in west Bornholm. Its picturesque location amidst nature's beauty creates a serene atmosphere perfect for reflection and tranquility. Kirker aren't limited to Europe alone; even Gimsøy kirke in Norway holds its own charm with stunning views of nature surrounding it. The peacefulness exuded by this quaint church is truly captivating. Delve deeper into history as we encounter MaryKirk, Wife of St Thomas Vernon through an exquisite engraving from times long past. This artwork transports us back centuries ago when life was different but love remained timeless. And let us not forget about art's ability to tell stories – like the Hellenistic pebble mosaic depicting Scylla and Charybdis guarding the strait. The attention to detail captures our imagination as we ponder ancient myths brought vividly alive through these masterpieces. Lastly, Arnold Kirke Smith's football shirt from 1873 takes us on a sporting journey down memory lane – reminding us how passion for sports has transcended generations throughout history.