Messenger Collection (#5)

Saint Louis receiving messengers from the Old Man of the Mountain'. c1773. Creator: Unknown
Saint Louis receiving messengers from the Old Man of the Mountain'. c1773

Le Pigeon voyageur ("Echappé à la serre ennemie, le message attendu exalte)
Le Pigeon voyageur ("Echappe a la serre ennemie, le message attendu exalte le coeur de la fiere cite"). Allegorie a la defense de Paris (1870-1871). Siege de Paris, between 1870 and 1871

L'Annonciation, 1652. Creator: Charles Poerson
L'Annonciation, 1652

The Prophet Balaam's donkey, 1626. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The Prophet Balaam's donkey, 1626

The discreet messenger, c1780. Creator: Ecole Francaise
The discreet messenger, c1780

Triton Blowing on a Conch, c.1618. Creator: Jacob III de Gheyn
Triton Blowing on a Conch, c.1618

Holy Family with Angel, c.1525. Creator: Jacopo Palma
Holy Family with Angel, c.1525

The Thames, or The Triumph of Navigation, 1791, published 1792. Creator: James Barry
The Thames, or The Triumph of Navigation, 1791, published 1792

Illustration from a medieval songbook, 14th century (illumination)
2902612 Illustration from a medieval songbook, 14th century (illumination) by German School, (14th century); (add.info.: Medieval songbook; The minstrel pictured here is probably Herrand II of)

The mass of Canon Antoine de La Porte around 1710 (oil on canvas)
8618067 The mass of Canon Antoine de La Porte around 1710 (oil on canvas) by Jouvenet, Jean-Baptiste (1644-1717); 162x141 cm; Louvre, Paris

O Yez, O Yez, 1889 (oil on canvas)
8615143 O Yez, O Yez, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Fletcher, William Teulon Blandford (1858-1936); 151x101 cm; Gallery Oldham, UK; (add.info.: By William T)

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Central telegraph office Paris, 1870 (engraving)
3480010 Central telegraph office Paris, 1870 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Central telegraph office Paris, 1870.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Telegraphic office in Paris, 19th century (engraving)
2757938 Telegraphic office in Paris, 19th century (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Sciences. Communication. Coll. Part. Science. Communication)

The Activity. The Passenger Pigeon. - Here is the messenger who braves obstacles; The rivers
8600279 The Activity. The Passenger Pigeon. - Here is the messenger who braves obstacles; The rivers, the mountains cannot stop me; Faster than steam I cross space

Jean Alexandre demonstrating his electric telegraph, 1870 (engraving)
3479998 Jean Alexandre demonstrating his electric telegraph, 1870 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Jean Alexandre demonstrating his electric telegraph)

The Cossack's Answer, 1893 (photogravure)
3671736 The Cossack's Answer, 1893 (photogravure) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930) (after); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Codex of the conquest of Mexico: the emissaries of Montezuma, or Moctezuma II Aztec emperor meeting the Spanish
BEN85074 Codex of the conquest of Mexico: the emissaries of Montezuma, or Moctezuma II Aztec emperor meeting the Spanish, 16th century (miniature) by Spanish School

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The Sacrifice of Isaac (oil on canvas)
5984015 The Sacrifice of Isaac (oil on canvas) by Pittoni, Giovanni Battista (1687-1767); 92.1x74.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pittoni)

The Knave of Wands, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck
AGD336587 The Knave of Wands, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck, 1441-47 (colour litho) by Bembo, Bonifacio (c.1420-82) (attr.) (after); 17.5x8.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Arrivals Board indicates severe train delays at Glasgow Central Station, Glasgow, Scotland, 25th February 1958

The Royal Messenger Coach posting pass St Martins in the Field church in Trafalgar Square, London Circa 1963

Miles M. 38 Messenger 2A G-AIEK / RG333
Miles M.38 Messenger 2A G-AIEK / RG333 (msn 6339), at RAF Gaydon circa 1970. AIEK is seen painted to represent Messenger 1 RG333, which was used by Field Marshal B L Montgomery

Clock and Hercules, Mercury and Minerva sculptures, Grand Central Terminal Railway
USA, New York City, Manhattan, Clock and Hercules, Mercury and Minerva sculptures, Grand Central Terminal Railway Station

Futuristic Flower Delivery Van
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Cromwell at the Blue Boar, Holborn, London, 1640, (c1883), (c1902). Creator: Unknown
Cromwell at the Blue Boar, Holborn, London, 1640, (c1883), (c1902). After a painting in the Dudley Museums Service collection

Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane, 1829. Creator: Carl Christian Seydewitz
Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane, 1829

A messenger (Beckley) on horseback in front of the White House, n.d.. Creator: Unknown
A messenger (Beckley) on horseback in front of the White House, n.d

Hermes was messenger to the gods of ancient Greece, often sent on errands for Zeus. Roman mythology associated him with Mercury

Training dogs in the trenches, WW1
Training war dogs. Dogs at the British War Dog School being acclimatised to trenches (part of the ground) before being sent to the Front where they were used in various roles such as messengers

Love's Messenger by S. E. Waller, Valentine, Love Letter
Love's Messenger by S.E. Waller, Valentine, Love Letter, Greyhound - Cassell's Family Magazine 1896

WW2, R. A. F. Messenger Pigeons
An illustration which shows a man of the Royal Air Force tending the the messenger pigeons. Bomber and reconnaissance aircrafts would carry pigeons in watertight containers

Le Messager De Cupidon
This illustration, titled Cupid's Messenger, portrays a seated man, with his wife sat on his knee in a dining room, routing through his mail bag. Date: circa 1901

Photographs of women at work, in traditionally male roles. With heading, Where Woman Wants To, She Can! The photographs captioned, Paris: Lady Billsticker, Leipsic: Girl Messenger

Miles M. 38 Messenger 4B G-AKVZ
Miles M.38 Messenger 4B G-AKVZ (msn 6352), at Biggin Hill in October 1969. Date: 1969

Miles M. 38 Messenger 2A G-AZHT
Miles M.38 Messenger 2A G-AZHT (msn 6334), at Elstree in May 1969. Date: 1969

Death taking the hat of the Cardinal as he receives a messenger.. Handcolored engraving by Chretien de Mechel from Hans Holbein's The Triumph of Death

ELIZABETH TOLD MARY DEAD
Queen Elizabeth receiving the news of the death of her sister, Queen Mary, who died on 17 November. Date: 1558

The Annunciation, c. 1490 (tempera on panel)
580562 The Annunciation, c.1490 (tempera on panel) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); 49.5x58.5 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow

Heliodorus, attempting to take treasure from Temple at Jerusalem, is attacked by terrible horse and his rider
534344 Heliodorus, attempting to take treasure from Temple at Jerusalem, is attacked by terrible horse and his rider, while angels attack his bodyguard. 2 Maccabees 3

Telephone Exchange, Paris, 1904 (print)
541374 Telephone Exchange, Paris, 1904 (print) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: From Le Petit Journal Paris 17 April 1904)

Annunciation, 1489-90 circa, (tempera on wood)
7146313 Annunciation, 1489-90 circa, (tempera on wood) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Saint John the Baptist in the desert, 17th century (painting)
7352745 Saint John the Baptist in the desert, 17th century (painting) by Procaccini, Giulio Cesare (1574-1625); Musei di Strada Nuova, Palazzo Bianco, Genoa

Good Shepherd between St Nicholas and St Francis, c. 1385 (painting)
7294068 Good Shepherd between St Nicholas and St Francis, c.1385 (painting) by Michele, Francesco di (fl.c.1382); Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, Prato

Annunciation with saints and prophets, 1370-80, (tempera on wood)
7146379 Annunciation with saints and prophets, 1370-80, (tempera on wood) by Luca di Tomme (1356-89); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Annunciation with St Francis)

Madonna and Child with St Luke the evangelist, 1390-1400, (tempera on wood)
7146364 Madonna and Child with St Luke the evangelist, 1390-1400, (tempera on wood) by Vanni, Andrea (c.1332-c.1414); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Announcement of the death of the Virgin, 1437-38, (tempera on wood)
7146289 Announcement of the death of the Virgin, 1437-38, (tempera on wood) by Lippi, Filippo (c.1406-69); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

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"Messenger: Connecting Worlds, Delivering Stories" From the ancient Greek god Hermes to the brave messenger dogs of World War I, messengers have played a vital role throughout history. In Jonnard's 1886 artwork "Hermes, " we see the divine figure embodying communication and swift delivery. The image of a Royal Engineer with his loyal messenger dog in France during WWI reminds us of the crucial role animals played in relaying important information amidst chaos and danger. Charles M. Russell's drawing "RUSSELL: STAGE ROBBER" depicts a treacherous scene where a stagecoach robber takes down an unfortunate messenger, highlighting both the vulnerability and significance of these bearers of news. During WWII, AFS despatch riders and messengers risked their lives on motorcycles to ensure timely communication on the battlefield. Their courage is immortalized in historical records as well as artistic representations. Beyond physical beings, even metabolic enzymes act as molecular messengers within our bodies, orchestrating essential chemical reactions that keep us alive. The intricate artwork depicting this phenomenon showcases science's own form of messaging. In an extraordinary display during WWI, seaplane carrier pigeons were trained to deliver messages across vast distances when traditional means failed. These feathered heroes defied all odds to bring hope and critical information from one place to another. Mary Qoss Messenger may not be widely known but her name resonates with those who appreciate artistry and creativity. Her contributions undoubtedly left an indelible mark on her chosen field. Dispatch Rider Violet Goozee exemplifies female empowerment during wartime as she fearlessly navigated dangerous terrains delivering messages that could change lives forever. Her bravery serves as inspiration for generations to come. Lockwood in Huddersfield stands witness to countless messengers traversing its streets over centuries - each carrying stories waiting to be shared or secrets longing to be kept hidden away forever within its walls.