Visage Collection (#2)

Thomas Neale, Thomae Nigelli, author of Directions to Travel, 1643. Portrait by William Marshall from John May's
FLO4636490 Thomas Neale, Thomae Nigelli, author of Directions to Travel, 1643. Portrait by William Marshall from John May's Life of Erasmus, 1642

A nuu chah nult (formerly nutka) couple from Nootka Island (Canada) and a portrait of a native of North America
FLO4635511 A nuu chah nult (formerly nutka) couple from Nootka Island (Canada) and a portrait of a native of North America

Inuit couple in sealskin clothing (Canada and Alaska, USA). Lithography for the book
FLO4635499 Inuit couple in sealskin clothing (Canada and Alaska, USA). Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Amerique et d'Australie" by

An Egyptian leader accompanies a child servant who carries his curved sword
FLO4634768 An Egyptian leader accompanies a child servant who carries his curved sword. Below is a Mamluk warrior with a spear on his horse

General Hugo Crompton, poet and author of Pierides, or, the Muses Mount, 1658
FLO4636862 General Hugo Crompton, poet and author of Pierides, or, the Muses Mount, 1658. Copperplate engraving from William Richard's Portraits Illustrating Granger's Biographical History of

Cornelius van Dun, soldier with King Henry at Turney, Yeoman of the Guard, died 1577. Copperplate engraving by T
FLO4636815 Cornelius van Dun, soldier with King Henry at Turney, Yeoman of the Guard, died 1577. Copperplate engraving by T

Sir Richard Saltonston, Lord Mayor of London, 1597. Copperplate engraving from William Richard's Portraits
FLO4636802 Sir Richard Saltonston, Lord Mayor of London, 1597. Copperplate engraving from William Richard's Portraits Illustrating Granger's Biographical History of England, London

Lady Lettice Moryson, Vi-Countesse Falkland, Puritan religious fanatic, died 1646
FLO4636419 Lady Lettice Moryson, Vi-Countesse Falkland, Puritan religious fanatic, died 1646. Copperplate engraving from William Richard's Portraits Illustrating Granger's Biographical

Portrait of the chiefs of the Sandwich Islands (Hawai): in the centre, Kiaimoukou, Maui Island, on the left
FLO4636338 Portrait of the chiefs of the Sandwich Islands (Hawai): in the centre, Kiaimoukou, Maui Island, on the left, a tattoo chef from Oahu Island, on the right, an officer from Kiamoukou

Mohammed al Amin el Kanemi al Haji (1776-1837), Sheikh of Bornu (Chad, Nigeria)
FLO4635263 Mohammed al Amin el Kanemi al Haji (1776-1837), Sheikh of Bornu (Chad, Nigeria). Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Afrique" by

Medals of Cyrenaean King Battus and Queen Pheretima 1, 2, 3, King Magas 4, the oracle of Ammon 5, 6
FLO4620742 Medals of Cyrenaean King Battus and Queen Pheretima 1, 2, 3, King Magas 4, the oracle of Ammon 5, 6, and Cyrenean priests 7, 8

Native Americans of Nootka. Nootka man with tattooed brow and nose ring, men and women in woven hats
FLO4621473 Native Americans of Nootka. Nootka man with tattooed brow and nose ring, men and women in woven hats, animal-skin cloaks, earrings and face piercings, and baby in papoose

Inuit man of Prince Regent's Bay (inlet in Baffin Bay) and Inuit woman of Jacob's Bight (Uummannaq Fjord)
FLO4605410 Inuit man of Prince Regent's Bay (inlet in Baffin Bay) and Inuit woman of Jacob's Bight (Uummannaq Fjord). Eskimo people

Portrait of Montezuma II (Moctezumaii, 1466-1520), Aztec Emperor of Mexico, in gold crown and gorgette
FLO4605373 Portrait of Montezuma II (Moctezumaii, 1466-1520), Aztec Emperor of Mexico, in gold crown and gorgette, and of David Cusick (c.1780-c.1831), a Tuscarora Baptist preacher and author

Bout Alikhooki, Tierra del Fuego man drawn from life in European clothes at Plymouth
FLO4605323 Bout Alikhooki, Tierra del Fuego man drawn from life in European clothes at Plymouth, and Patagonian of Cape Gregory in llama fur coat. Natives of South America

Young Nubian woman and Ababde man. Ethiopian mixed-race people. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an
FLO4605235 Young Nubian woman and Ababde man. Ethiopian mixed-race people. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith from his Natural History of the Human

Portraits of Benjamin Franklin and George Washington. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Giulio Ferrario's
FLO4621825 Portraits of Benjamin Franklin and George Washington. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World

Mill Degorgeoers 18-19th century (Walnut, linden or willow wood)
JEB4749303 Mill Degorgeoers 18-19th century (Walnut, linden or willow wood); Musee Alsacien, Strasbourg, France; (add.info.: Piece of wood at the exit of flour mills destined to remove malefices)

Proto Archaic antefix with female protome, from Taranto
LRI741036 Proto Archaic antefix with female protome, from Taranto; 19x25.5 cm; Civico Museo di Storia ed Arte, Trieste, Italy; Luisa Ricciarini

Anatomy of the human nose, mouth, tongue, jaw and teeth, showing the senses of taste, smell and touch
FLO4684860 Anatomy of the human nose, mouth, tongue, jaw and teeth, showing the senses of taste, smell and touch. Lithograph from Lorenz Oken's Universal Natural History

Heads of various natives of Egypt, ancient Egyptian 1, copts 2, mamluks 3, and arabs 4, in turbans and beards
FLO4620824 Heads of various natives of Egypt, ancient Egyptian 1, copts 2, mamluks 3, and arabs 4, in turbans and beards. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio

Masks, hats and tools of the Aleut people. Hats, masks, feathers, headdresses, face piercings, and spear and arrow
FLO4621005 Masks, hats and tools of the Aleut people. Hats, masks, feathers, headdresses, face piercings, and spear and arrow

Natives of Unalaska wearing traditional hats and face piercings, and natives of the Aleutian Islands in hunting garb
FLO4620944 Natives of Unalaska wearing traditional hats and face piercings, and natives of the Aleutian Islands in hunting garb with kayak

Hidatsa warrior (Moennitarri) and Otoe chief. North American people: Moennitarre Indian and Oto Indian
FLO4605334 Hidatsa warrior (Moennitarri) and Otoe chief. North American people: Moennitarre Indian and Oto Indian. After Karl Bodmer's portraits for Prince Alexander Philipp Maximilian of

Portraits of San (Bushman) woman and man, South Africa. The man was a private soldier in the Cape Rifles
FLO4605355 Portraits of San (Bushman) woman and man, South Africa. The man was a private soldier in the Cape Rifles, drawn by Captain Nelson

Sarcee man Massika in feather headdress and face tattoo or scarification
FLO4605335 Sarcee man Massika in feather headdress and face tattoo or scarification, and Blackfoot chief Mehkskeme-Sukahs with feather headdress, medicine fetish and bearskin cape

Veriete of men's turbans and hats from Egypt. Lithography for the book
FLO4634752 Veriete of men's turbans and hats from Egypt. Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Afrique" by Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsche

Indian bust of three-headed figure from a monument. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's
FLO4704436 Indian bust of three-headed figure from a monument. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of

Portraits de femmes du Kamchatka (Russia) - Portraits of two Kamtchadal women
FLO4724133 Portraits de femmes du Kamchatka (Russia) - Portraits of two Kamtchadal women: one in fur lined dress and one below in headdress - Handcoloured woodcut from " Moeurs

Bust of Vittoria Colonna (1492-1547), Marquise of Pescaire, Italian woman of letters, friend of Michel Ange
YOU4419904 Bust of Vittoria Colonna (1492-1547), Marquise of Pescaire, Italian woman of letters, friend of Michel Ange, Marble sculpture by Maurice David de Gheest (active in the 19th century)

Elinour Rummin (Eleanor Rumming), the famous Tudor ale-wife of England. Title page to John Skelton's poem, 1624
FLO4636795 Elinour Rummin (Eleanor Rumming), the famous Tudor ale-wife of England. Title page to John Skelton's poem, 1624

Francis Goldsmith, English politician, Member of Parliament, 1518-1586. Copperplate engraving from William
FLO4636768 Francis Goldsmith, English politician, Member of Parliament, 1518-1586. Copperplate engraving from William Richard's Portraits Illustrating Granger's Biographical History of

Paul Chamberlin, English physician, from an original drawing, 1658. Copperplate engraving by T
FLO4636766 Paul Chamberlin, English physician, from an original drawing, 1658. Copperplate engraving by T. Trotter after an illustration by R

Leonard Wlan, poet and author of Astraea, or, True love's myrour a pastoral, 1651
FLO4636751 Leonard Wlan, poet and author of Astraea, or, True love's myrour a pastoral, 1651. Copperplate engraving from William Richard's Portraits Illustrating Granger's Biographical

Thomas Street Miles, Chancellor of London, English Justice of the Bench, aged 63. Copperplate engraving by R
FLO4636742 Thomas Street Miles, Chancellor of London, English Justice of the Bench, aged 63. Copperplate engraving by R. White from William Richard's Portraits illustrating Granger's

Sir Peter Temple (1592-1653), bust with coat of arms. Copperplate engraving after a portrait by Richard Gaywood
FLO4636679 Sir Peter Temple (1592-1653), bust with coat of arms. Copperplate engraving after a portrait by Richard Gaywood from William Richard's Portraits Illustrating Granger's Biographical

Tobias Matthew, Archbishop of York, 1546-1628. Copperplate engraving after Reginold Elstrack from William Richard's
FLO4636643 Tobias Matthew, Archbishop of York, 1546-1628. Copperplate engraving after Reginold Elstrack from William Richard's Portraits Illustrating Granger's Biographical History of

Sir Nathaniel Bacon (1585-1627), English painter and landowner. Copperplate engraving after a self-portrait by Bacon
FLO4636642 Sir Nathaniel Bacon (1585-1627), English painter and landowner. Copperplate engraving after a self-portrait by Bacon from William Richard's Portraits illustrating Granger's

Samuel Purchas, English cleric, author of Hakluytus Posthumus, or Purchas his Pilgrimes, 1625
FLO4636631 Samuel Purchas, English cleric, author of Hakluytus Posthumus, or Purchas his Pilgrimes, 1625. Copperplate engraving from William Richard's Portraits Illustrating Granger's

Edward Rainbow, Bishop of Carlisle, 1608-1684. Copperplate engraving from William Richard's Portraits Illustrating
FLO4636451 Edward Rainbow, Bishop of Carlisle, 1608-1684. Copperplate engraving from William Richard's Portraits Illustrating Granger's Biographical History of England, London, 1792-1812

Portraits of indigenous Chamorro from Guam, Mariana Islands (USA). Upstairs, girls from the alcade of Umatac and below
FLO4636229 Portraits of indigenous Chamorro from Guam, Mariana Islands (USA). Upstairs, girls from the alcade of Umatac and below, portraits of Stephan and Claudio Lajo

Aborigines of the Blue Mountains. At the top, portraits of men living on the shores of the Hawkesbury River
FLO4636188 Aborigines of the Blue Mountains. At the top, portraits of men living on the shores of the Hawkesbury River (Nepean River), in the centre

Palawa Aboriginal couple from Tasmania (Australia), with scarification bodies
FLO4636103 Palawa Aboriginal couple from Tasmania (Australia), with scarification bodies. Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Amerique et

Head muscles. Lithograph of Lebrun, based on a drawing by Leveille, in Petity Atlas complet d'Anatomie descriptive
FLO4672607 Head muscles. Lithograph of Lebrun, based on a drawing by Leveille, in Petity Atlas complet d'Anatomie descriptive du Corps Humain, by Dr

Facial and auditory nerves. Lithograph by Davesne, based on a drawing by Leveille
FLO4672442 Facial and auditory nerves. Lithograph by Davesne, based on a drawing by Leveille, in Petite Atlas complet d'Anatomie descriptive du Corps Humain, by Dr

Portrait of King Henry VIII of England, 1491-1547 (Henry VIII of England), in jeweled cap, ruff
FLO4669864 Portrait of King Henry VIII of England, 1491-1547 (Henry VIII of England), in jeweled cap, ruff, breastplate and ermine cloak. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by J

Portrait of Robert Schomburgk (1804-1865), Victorian ichthyologist, zoologist and diplomat
FLO4649959 Portrait of Robert Schomburgk (1804-1865), Victorian ichthyologist, zoologist and diplomat. Steel engraving by Freeman from Robert Schomburg's Fishes of Guiana

Emperor of China: Portrait of Fou Hi Che (Fou-Hi-Che or Fuxi, Fu Hsi or Fu-Hsi)
BEN5468473 Emperor of China: Portrait of Fou Hi Che (Fou-Hi-Che or Fuxi, Fu Hsi or Fu-Hsi), inventor of the eight trigrams of Yi Jing, at the origin of calligraphy. Painting, 1685

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"Visage: A Glimpse into the Many Faces of History" Step into a world where masks tell stories, capturing the essence of time and culture. These intricate they are crafted from a unique blend of cotton, clay, and paper, each one holding secrets within its delicate fibers. As we journey through history, we encounter three runaway schoolboys battling seasickness on treacherous waters. Their pale faces reflect their struggle as they navigate turbulent waves in search of freedom. Transporting us further back in time, we find ourselves amidst the enigmatic Sphinx during the reign of Rameses II. Its weathered visage stands as a testament to ancient civilizations' grandeur and mystery. In contrast to this ancient relic, an oil painting from the 19th century captures a young woman adorned with a vibrant turban. Her visage exudes elegance and grace, reflecting societal norms and fashion trends of that era. Moving forward to 1862, Victorine Meurent's portrait comes alive on canvas. Her captivating gaze challenges traditional notions of beauty while embodying strength and defiance against societal expectations. The seasons unfold before our eyes in "Spring, " an exquisite masterpiece painted in 1573. The artist skillfully portrays nature's rebirth through vivid colors adorning youthful faces brimming with joy. Journeying across continents brings us face-to-face with Maori warriors from New Zealand; their tattooed visages symbolize ancestral pride intertwined with fierce warrior spirit—a testament to cultural identity etched upon skin. A Danish composer's portrait reveals Thomas Christian Walther's musical genius emanating from his thoughtful countenance—an ode to creativity captured for eternity on canvas. Love knows no bounds as we witness an intimate double portrait depicting a couple united by affection through centuries past—a tender reminder that love transcends time itself. Peasants hailing from Valais (Switzerland) come alive through an evocative illustration from 1903.