Narrative Collection (#9)

The Passion and Crucifixion of Christ, 1529 (fresco)
3249094 The Passion and Crucifixion of Christ, 1529 (fresco) by Luini, Bernardino (c.1480-1532); Chiesa di Santa Maria degli Angeli, Lugano, Switzerland; Photo eStephen Coyne; Italian

Illustration, Selim and Zuleika, The Bride of Abydos
Illustration, Selim and Zuleika, in The Bride of Abydos, a poem by Lord Byron (1813). 1844

The Queen of the Fishes - Girl fishing for eels (wood engraving)
1218014 The Queen of the Fishes - Girl fishing for eels (wood engraving) by Pissarro, Lucien (1863-1944); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; French, out of copyright

A set of sixteen tiles arranged in pairs to form eight illustrations of the
1217584 A set of sixteen tiles arranged in pairs to form eight illustrations of the Briar Rose tale, 1862 - 1865 (ceramic) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 131.6x40.3 cm; Ashmolean Museum

The History of Elector Friedrich I Palatine (woodcut)
1217336 The History of Elector Friedrich I Palatine (woodcut) by Master C. S. (15th century); 35x56.437.5x59.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Illustration to Rokeby, narrative poem by Sir Walter Scott
Illustration to Rokeby, a narrative poem by Sir Walter Scott. early 19th century

Lalla Rookh, oriental romance by Thomas Moore
Illustration to Lalla Rookh, an oriental romance by Thomas Moore. 1817

Illustration, Hilda, Lalla Rookh
Illustration, Hilda, in Lalla Rookh, a narrative poem by Thomas Moore. 19th century

Job Covered With Boils c. 1525 (woodcut)
1066736 Job Covered With Boils c.1525 (woodcut) by German School, (16th century); 14.3x15.2 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Agony in the Garden, 1509 (engraving)
1066666 Agony in the Garden, 1509 (engraving) by Leyden, Lucas van (c.1494-1533); 22.2x22.2 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; Junior League Print Fund; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Tankard, the sides repousse and chased with scenes from the life of Joseph, Danzig, c
CH469705 Tankard, the sides repousse and chased with scenes from the life of Joseph, Danzig, c.1690 (parcel gilt silver) by Polish School

"I m a poor man, your Majesty, the Hatter began
4075100 " I m a poor man, your Majesty, the Hatter began, in a trembling voice", illustration for Lewis Carrolls Alices Adventures in Wonderland, 1901 (litho) by Newell

"The king and Queen of Hearts were seated on their throne"
4075099 " The king and Queen of Hearts were seated on their throne", illustration for Lewis Carrolls Alices Adventures in Wonderland, 1901 (litho) by Newell

"They began solemnly dancing round and round Alice"
4075096 " They began solemnly dancing round and round Alice", illustration for Lewis Carrolls Alices Adventures in Wonderland, 1901 (litho) by Newell

"Off with her head", illustration for Lewis Carrolls Alice
4075091 " Off with her head", illustration for Lewis Carrolls Alices Adventures in Wonderland, 1901 (litho) by Newell

"The Caterpillar and Alice looked at each other"
4075079 " The Caterpillar and Alice looked at each other", illustration for Lewis Carrolls Alices Adventures in Wonderland, 1901 (litho) by Newell

"The Puppy jumped into the air", illustration for Lewis Carrolls Alice
4075078 " The Puppy jumped into the air", illustration for Lewis Carrolls Alices Adventures in Wonderland, 1901 (litho) by Newell

"Catch him, you by the hedge", illustration for Lewis Carrolls Alice
4075076 " Catch him, you by the hedge", illustration for Lewis Carrolls Alices Adventures in Wonderland, 1901 (litho) by Newell

"Down she came upon a heap of dry leaves", illustration for Lewis Carroll
4075065 " Down she came upon a heap of dry leaves", illustration for Lewis Carrolls Alices Adventures in Wonderland, 1901 (litho) by Newell

Falsehood, from Piers Ploughman, by William Langland, 1873 (stained glass)
3475442 Falsehood, from Piers Ploughman, by William Langland, 1873 (stained glass) by Burrow, Harry (fl.1868-83); St Marys Church, Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: Cleobury Mortimer)

Vanity from Piers Ploughman by William Langland, 1873 (stained glass)
3475440 Vanity from Piers Ploughman by William Langland, 1873 (stained glass) by Burrow, Harry (fl.1868-83); St Marys Church, Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: Piers Plowman (written c)

Preface from "The Farther Adventures of Robinson Crusoe
3614710 Preface from A" The Farther Adventures of Robinson Crusoe; Being the Second and Last Part of His Life, And of the Strange Surprising Accounts of his Travels Round three Parts of

Goblet with the Fall of Adam and Eve, c. 1710 - 1720 (Glass)
1217738 Goblet with the Fall of Adam and Eve, c. 1710 - 1720 (Glass) by English School, (18th century); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; English, out of copyright

A set of sixteen tiles arranged in pairs to form eight illustrations of the
1217586 A set of sixteen tiles arranged in pairs to form eight illustrations of the Briar Rose tale, 1862 - 1865 (ceramic) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 131.6x40.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum

Young Woman Holding a Kerria Branch (parody of Ota Dokan), c
3527246 Young Woman Holding a Kerria Branch (parody of Ota Dokan), c.1764/65 (colour woodblock print) by Harunobu, Suzuki (1725-70); 31x13.9 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Plate with Scene from Ariostos Orlando Furioso, 1531 (maiolica)
3432772 Plate with Scene from Ariostos Orlando Furioso, 1531 (maiolica) by Xanto Avelli, Francesco (c.1487-c.1542); Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA

Attic red-figured bell-krater, c. 410-400 BC (ceramic)
3619102 Attic red-figured bell-krater, c.410-400 BC (ceramic) by Nikias Painter (fl.c.420-c.400 BC) (attr. to); height: 34 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Choir gate, 1518 (gilt metal)
3704209 Choir gate, 1518 (gilt metal) by Bartolomede Jaen (fl.1518); Granada Cathedral, Granada, Spain; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Spanish, out of copyright

The First Place, 1860 (oil on canvas)
695565 The First Place, 1860 (oil on canvas) by Erwood, A. (fl.1860); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Cylindrical vessel depicting a deity with speech curls (earthenware)
XBP343156 Cylindrical vessel depicting a deity with speech curls (earthenware) by Mayan; Private Collection; Photo © Boltin Picture Library

Trajans Column (engraving)
STC192757 Trajans Column (engraving) by Piranesi, Giovanni Battista (1720-78); Private Collection; (add.info.: built 113 AD by Apollodoro to celebrate victories of Emperor Trajan (52-117 AD)

Title page to A Narrative of the Lords Wonderful Dealings with John Marrant
XJF451358 Title page to A Narrative of the Lords Wonderful Dealings with John Marrant, A Black transcribed by Rev. William Aldridge, 1785 (engraving) by English School

Ezra reads the law (tempera on plaster)
BLP397890 Ezra reads the law (tempera on plaster) by Jewish School, (2nd century); Dura-Europos Synagogue, National Museum of Damascus, Syria; Photo eZev Radovan; out of copyright

Ezekiels prophecy (tempera on plaster) (see also 397873)
BLP397872 Ezekiels prophecy (tempera on plaster) (see also 397873) by Jewish School, (2nd century); Dura-Europos Synagogue, National Museum of Damascus, Syria; Photo eZev Radovan; out of copyright

The First Sermon and Khattana Kuman Jataka, 1867
LIT390051 The First Sermon and Khattana Kuman Jataka, 1867 by Thai School, (19th century); Wat Phumin, Nan, Thailand; Photo eLuca Tettoni; Thai, out of copyright

Mercenaries from the Army of the 101 Kingdoms, detail of the Mahosadha Jataka
LIT389968 Mercenaries from the Army of the 101 Kingdoms, detail of the Mahosadha Jataka (wall painting) by Thai School; Wat Suwannaram, Thonburi, Thailand; (add.info.: From the Jataka Tales)

Hans in Luck (after the Brothers Grimm), no. 213 from Muenchener Bilderbogen published by
DHC379982 Hans in Luck (after the Brothers Grimm), no.213 from Muenchener Bilderbogen published by Braun & Schneider, Munich, 1880 (colour litho) by Voltz

Pegasus, with Hercules slaying the Bull, published 1808-10 (colour litho)
STC404440 Pegasus, with Hercules slaying the Bull, published 1808-10 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Akaitcho and his Son, 1824 (colour litho)
468757 Portrait of Akaitcho and his Son, 1824 (colour litho) by Hood, Lieutenant (fl.1819-22) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Usseeratanam Rajah, Part I, from The History and Doctrine of Buddhism
STC414248 Usseeratanam Rajah, Part I, from The History and Doctrine of Buddhism by Edward Upham, 1829 (colour litho) (see also 414250) by English School

The Courtrai Chest depicting scenes from the Battle of the Golden Spurs fought in
NCO179784 The Courtrai Chest depicting scenes from the Battle of the Golden Spurs fought in Courtrai in 1302 (wood) by Flemish School

West rose window, 1394 (stained glass) (see also 341175)
PC341174 West rose window, 1394 (stained glass) (see also 341175) by Nivelle, Henri de (fl.1394); Cathedral de St. Jean, Lyon, France; (add.info.: perhaps the first Flamboyant rose window)

Basin, 1618 (silver)
CLK339819 Basin, 1618 (silver) by English School, (17th century); 50.8x50.8x6.4 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; (add.info.: The Mount Edgcumbe Dish)

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"Narrative: A Journey through Time and Imagination" Step into the enchanting world of narrative, where tales from different eras intertwine to captivate our hearts and minds. From the medieval epic "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" by William McLaren, we witness Sir Gawain's valiant quest for honor and his encounter with a mysterious green knight. In Dante Alighieri's poetic masterpiece, we find ourselves alongside the Italian poet as he gazes upon his beloved Beatrice, an ethereal muse who inspires him to explore love, spirituality, and redemption in "The Divine Comedy. " Transporting us back to Arthurian legend once more is McLaren's depiction of Odysseus' triumphant return to his faithful wife Penelope after years of trials in Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey. " Their reunion symbolizes enduring love amidst adversity. As we delve deeper into history, a reproduction of "The Creation" from the Sarajevo Haggadah reminds us of ancient religious narratives that shape our understanding of faith and humanity. The intricate details painted on this lithograph invite contemplation about our origins and purpose. Moving forward in time yet again, a tempera painting depicting priests within the Tabernacle evokes biblical stories that have shaped cultures across centuries. These narratives carry profound lessons about devotion, sacrifice, and divine guidance. Amidst these grand tales lies a tender moment captured by an artist in "Little girl at a window - No Walk Today. " This simple scene speaks volumes about childhood innocence and imagination—a narrative unfolding within every child's heart. Finally, Robinson Crusoe emerges from Daniel Defoe's iconic novel titled simply "The Life, " reminding us how individual they can inspire resilience against isolation. Crusoe navigates uncharted territories both physically and emotionally while teaching us valuable lessons about survival against all odds, and are not mere stories; they are windows into worlds both real and imagined.