Origin Collection (#3)

Origins of Christmas - Druids cutting mistletoe, late 19th century (litho)
3315981 Origins of Christmas - Druids cutting mistletoe, late 19th century (litho) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures

Origins of Christmas - Druids cutting mistletoe, late 19th century (engraving)
3315925 Origins of Christmas - Druids cutting mistletoe, late 19th century (engraving) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures

Lupercalia (recto), and Sketches of Figures (verso), n. d. Creator: Sir James Thornhill
Lupercalia (recto), and Sketches of Figures (verso), n.d

An illustrated page from the manuscript Zubdei Tarih (Cream of Genealogies), c
1196626 An illustrated page from the manuscript Zubdei Tarih (Cream of Genealogies), c.1550-1600 (w/cs and gold paint on paper) by Ottoman School

A Mayan shell pectoral with the profile torso of a dignitary, c. 450-650 (shell)
1767157 A Mayan shell pectoral with the profile torso of a dignitary, c.450-650 (shell) by Mayan; 10.2 wide cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

An Aztec stone figure of a Macuilxochitl, c. 1200-1521 (stone)
1767152 An Aztec stone figure of a Macuilxochitl, c.1200-1521 (stone) by Aztec; 58 high cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An Aztec stone figure of a Macuilxochitl, Ca. A.D. 1200-1521. 58cm high)

A rare German jewelled parochet (Torah ark curtain), 1764 (red velvet embroidered in silver and gilt)
1766607 A rare German jewelled parochet (Torah ark curtain), 1764 (red velvet embroidered in silver and gilt) by German School

An antique Kirman Masha ir carpet, depicting the massed ranks of Persian kings
1196978 An antique Kirman Masha ir carpet, depicting the massed ranks of Persian kings from Gayumars to Sassanians, (textile)

The Edge of the Forest in Spring, in Evening; La Lisiere de la Foret au Printemps
826287 The Edge of the Forest in Spring, in Evening; La Lisiere de la Foret au Printemps, le Soir, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Sisley

Visigothic buckle, 6th century
3618202 Visigothic buckle, 6th century by Visigothic (6th century AD); Archaeological Museum of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain; (add.info.: Visigothic buckle, 6th century. Frankish origin)

Visigothic tombstone, 5th-6th centuries
3618201 Visigothic tombstone, 5th-6th centuries by Visigothic (5th-6th century); Archaeological Museum of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain; (add.info.: Visigothic tombstone, 5th-6th centuries. Spain)

Vaccination and its origin (engraving)
5223986 Vaccination and its origin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vaccination and its origin)

The Water Cure, Jottings at a Hydropathic Establishment (engraving)
1053053 The Water Cure, Jottings at a Hydropathic Establishment (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Water Cure)

Origin of the Order of the Garter (engraving)
670600 Origin of the Order of the Garter (engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64); Private Collection; (add.info.: Origin of the Order of the Garter)

Origin of the Ganges (Bhagirathi) from the Gangotri Ice Cave (10, 300 feet), in the Himalayas (engraving)
967956 Origin of the Ganges (Bhagirathi) from the Gangotri Ice Cave (10, 300 feet), in the Himalayas (engraving) by English School

Origin of the Institution of the Garter (engraving)
727029 Origin of the Institution of the Garter (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Origin of the Institution of the Garter)

A west-end notion of humble origin (engraving)
602265 A west-end notion of humble origin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A west-end notion of humble origin)

The origin of Sunday Schools, Hare Lane, Gloucester, 1780 (engraving)
2792967 The origin of Sunday Schools, Hare Lane, Gloucester, 1780 (engraving) by Dowling, Robert (1827-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: The origin of Sunday Schools, Hare Lane, Gloucester, 1780)

Comic postcard, Father and son discuss evolution Date: 20th century

Christmas children
Young boy & girl dressed in green walking through a wood laden with holly. (Origin German). Date: circa 1905

Pony Express Stables, St Joseph, Missouri (photo)
PNP246609 Pony Express Stables, St Joseph, Missouri (photo) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Prince Oleg (d. c. 912) meets the soothsayer who prophesizes that his horse will be
CHT211478 Prince Oleg (d.c.912) meets the soothsayer who prophesizes that his horse will be the cause of his death, illustration from The Song of Oleg the Wise

The China Tea Trade, 1790-1800 (oil on canvas)
PEM216862 The China Tea Trade, 1790-1800 (oil on canvas) by Chinese School; Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA; ePeabody Essex Museum; Chinese, out of copyright

A Mayan painted cylinder vessel depicting the maize god, Hun Nal Ye, c. 550-950
1767159 A Mayan painted cylinder vessel depicting the maize god, Hun Nal Ye, c.550-950 by Mayan; 24.2 high cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Mayan painted cylinder vessel depicting the maize god)

Miniature representing the Kingdom of Heaven before the creation: Sapientia, the Trinity
985947 Miniature representing the Kingdom of Heaven before the creation: Sapientia, the Trinity, and the Expulsion of Lucifer from Heaven, c.1410 (illuminated manuscipt on vellum) by French School

The First Creation of Eve, 1483 (hand-coloured woodcut, gold leaf)
985938 The First Creation of Eve, 1483 (hand-coloured woodcut, gold leaf) by German School, (15th century); 40.3x27.7. cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Creation of Eve)

The Rose, a family tree presented to the Emperor Charles VI
1195468 The Rose, a family tree presented to the Emperor Charles VI, 1731 (illuminated manuscript on vellum) by Paricius, Johann Carl (1705-60); 62.5x38.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Apple Tree in Blossom; Pommiers en Fleurs, (oil on canvas)
826598 Apple Tree in Blossom; Pommiers en Fleurs, (oil on canvas) by Martin, Henri (1860-1943); 73x59.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Apple Tree in Blossom; Pommiers en Fleurs)

At the Watermill, Spring (oil on canvas)
1197457 At the Watermill, Spring (oil on canvas) by Saintain, Henri (1846-99); 181x132 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Saintain, Henri (1846-1899)); Photo eChristies Images; French

A Dawn Flight, (oil on masonite)
650759 A Dawn Flight, (oil on masonite) by Waugh, Frederick Judd (1861-1940); 97.1x122.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dawn Flight. Frederick Judd Waugh (1861-1940). Oil on masonite

Idole a la Croquille, (bronze with brown patina and seashell)
652436 Idole a la Croquille, (bronze with brown patina and seashell) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); height: 34.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Idole a la Croquille. Paul Gauguin (1848-1903)

Apple Blossoms, a Primrose and Birds Nest on a Mossy Bank, (oil on canvas)
659860 Apple Blossoms, a Primrose and Birds Nest on a Mossy Bank, (oil on canvas) by Clare, Oliver (1853-1927); 20x26 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Apple Blossoms)

Rebirth, c. 1908 (oil on canvas)
987350 Rebirth, c.1908 (oil on canvas) by Redon, Odilon (1840-1916); 143x62 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Rebirth; La Renouveau. Odilon Redon (1840-1916). Oil on canvas. Painted circa 1908

Communal Joys in the Stone Age, Origin of the Roundabout (litho)
6024608 Communal Joys in the Stone Age, Origin of the Roundabout (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Communal Joys in the Stone Age)

Thames Head, 1793 (litho)
KDC384217 Thames Head, 1793 (litho) by Farington, Joseph (1747-1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Traditionally considered to be the source of the River Thames near Cirencester;)

King Edward III and the Countess of Salisbury -- the origin of the Order of the Garter, as mentioned in Froissarts Chronicles. circa 1348

Origin of nine-pin bowling, 14th century
Men playing club kayles or skittles by throwing a club at eight pins (origin of nine-pin bowling), 14th century. Handcoloured lithograph by Joseph Strutt from his own Sports

The Countess of Salisbury losing her garter dancing at a court ball, for King Edward II to pick up. The origin of the Order of the Garter, founded in 1348

The Feathers of the Prince of Wales (engraving)
2781035 The Feathers of the Prince of Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Feathers of the Prince of Wales)

Great American Tea Company at 51 Vesey Street (colour litho)
1079045 Great American Tea Company at 51 Vesey Street (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Sunrise Cove, (oil on board)
650779 Sunrise Cove, (oil on board) by Bradford, William (1823-92); 23x30.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunrise Cove. William Bradford (1823-1892). Oil on board

Apple Blossoms, (oil on canvas)
650611 Apple Blossoms, (oil on canvas) by Heade, Martin Johnson (1819-1904); 25.5x30.8. cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Apple Blossoms. Martin Johnson Heade (1819-1904)

Origin of the Wassail-Bowl (engraving)
1610805 Origin of the Wassail-Bowl (engraving) by Godwin, James (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Origin of the Wassail-Bowl)

Sir Humphrey Gilbert, Expedition to Newfoundland, 1583 (colour litho)
3643331 Sir Humphrey Gilbert, Expedition to Newfoundland, 1583 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Humphrey Gilbert, Expedition to Newfoundland)

The Origin of the Harp (engraving)
3630836 The Origin of the Harp (engraving) by Maclise, Daniel (1806-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Origin of the Harp)

The origin of cockney (coloured engraving)
606999 The origin of cockney (coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: The origin of cockney); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

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"Unveiling the Tapestry of Origins: From Divine Light to Evolutionary Insights" In a world filled with wonders and mysteries, the concept has captivated human minds for centuries, and is an intricate web that connects us to our past, shaping our present and influencing our future. From religious beliefs to scientific discoveries, let us embark on a journey through time and explore the diverse facets of origin. We begin with Jesus as the Light of the World, symbolizing hope and enlightenment. His teachings have guided countless souls towards understanding their own origins and purpose in life. Moving forward, we encounter Joseph-Desire Court's masterpiece "The Deluge, " depicting humanity's ancient struggle against cataclysmic forces – a reminder that even in chaos, new beginnings can emerge. As we delve deeper into scientific realms, we uncover cosmic microwave background radiation – remnants from the birth of our universe. This celestial echo whispers tales of primordial creation and unveils secrets hidden within space itself. The Statue of Liberty stands tall as a beacon representing America's origin story - a land built upon dreams and aspirations. No exploration would be complete without Noah's Ark; its depiction by unknown artists showcases how different species found refuge during times of great upheaval – an ode to survival amidst adversity. Continental drift maps reveal Earth's ever-changing face over eons; continents shifting like puzzle pieces forming landscapes we now call home. Religious art resurfaces with Albrecht Durer's poignant portrayal of Jesus on the Cross – reminding us that sacrifice often paves the way for new beginnings. Charles Darwin enters this narrative alongside his primate counterpart; his revolutionary theory challenges traditional notions about mankind's place in nature. Genealogy takes center stage as colored engravings depict The Houses of York and Lancaster - tracing royal bloodlines back to Edward III while showcasing emblems that represent their origins. A sculpture at Minehead marks the starting point for South West Coast Path, inviting adventurers to explore the origins of breathtaking landscapes.