Ancient History Collection (page 3)

Penelope surprised by the suitors. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Penelope's dream. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman. Published by Seeley, Jackson & Halliday, London, 1878

Thetis bringing the armour to Achilles. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Ulysses killing the suitors who vied for Penelope's hand in marriage. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Ulysses preparing to fight with Irus. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Ulysses weeps at the song of Demodocus
Ulysses weeping as he listens to the songs of the blind musician, Demodocus. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

The meeting of Ulysses and Penelope
The reunion between Ulysses and Penelope. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Ulysses at the table of Circe
Ulysses at the table of the witch-goddess, Circe. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Ajax defending the Greek ships against the Trojans. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Hector and Ajax separated by the Heralds. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

2500 BC Egyptian carpenter drilling into a chair by twisting a bow string around a shaft, side view
History, Africa, Ancient Egypt, Egyptian Carpenter, Making Chair, Bow Drill, 2500bc, Ancient History, Archers, Arrows, Bows, Drilling, Machines, Shaft, Sitting, String, Twisting, Weapons

Old Testament Map
Vintage biblical map from 1879 showing the gentile countries and nations of the Old Testament

Bible manuscript, Codex Sinaiticus, facsimile, published in 1882
Sample of Greek Bible manuscript, Codex Sinaiticus, Hebrew 13, 9. Facsimile, published in 1882

Greek mythology - Pandora nad her box
Vintage engraving of Pandora nad her box after Lawrence Alma-Tadema. In Greek mythology, Pandora was the first human woman created by the gods

Staint Lawrence (Roman deacon and martyr, 258), published in 1881
Staint Lawrence (Roman deacon and martyr, 258) distributes the wealth of the Church at the poor. Woodcut engraving after a detail from the Fresco cycle (1447-49)

Papyrus Depicting Tutankhamon Hunting Birds
King Tut had many pictures describing his love to hunting; in this papyrus painting we can see him sitting on his chair and using his bow to hunt birds

La Fontaines Fables - The Saying of Socrates
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Saying of Socrates

La Fontaines Fables - Socrates
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. Socrates

La Fontaines Fables - Fortune and the Little Child
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. Fortune and the Little Child

La Fontaines Fables - Scythian Philosopher
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. A Scythian Philosopher

La Fontaines Fables - Daphnis and Alcimadura
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. Daphnis is a young shepherd in love with Alcimadure, but Alcimadure rejects him because she does not believe he is sincere

La Fontaines Fables - Peasant of the Danube
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Peasant of the Danube

La Fontaines Fables - Democritus and the Abderanians
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. Democritus and the Abderanians. Democritus (460 to c)

Daniel
" The prophet Daniel, a scene from the bible. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker."

The angel and Saint John
The angel showing Jerusalem in ruins to Saint John. A scene from the bible. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker

Gideon Choosing His Soldiers
Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a sdcene from the Old Testament by Gustave Dore showing Gideon Choosing His Soldiers

Death of Abimelech
Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a Scene from the Old Testament by Gustave Dore showing the Death of Abimelech. Abimelech was the son of Judge Gideon

Samson carries away the city gates
Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a sdcene from the Old Testament by Gustave Dore showing Samson escaping from the city carrying the city gates

Disobedient Prophet slain by a Lion
Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a sdcene from the Old Testament by Gustave Dore showing the Disobedient Prophet slain by a Lion

Slaughtering the Prophets of Baal
Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a scene from the Old Testament by Gustave Dore showing the Slaughter of the Prophets of Baal

Destruction of the Sennacherib Army
" Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a scene from the Old Testament by Gustave Dore showing the destruction of the army of Sennacherib

Ezra reading the Law
Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a scene from the Old Testament by Gustave Dore showing Ezra reading the Law in the hearing of the people

Shadrach Meshach and Abednego in the Fiery Furnace
" Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a scene from the Old Testament by Gustave Dore showing Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the Fiery Furnace

David showing Saul that he had spared his life
Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a sdcene from the Old Testament by Gustave Dore showing David showing Saul that he had spared his life

Murrain of beasts
Vintage engraving by Gustave DorA from 1870 showing a scene from the Old Testament Murrain of beasts

Angel sent to deliver Israel
Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a scene from the Old Testament by Gustave Dore showing the Angel sent to deliver Israel

Jesus and the Disciples going to Emmaus
Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a scene from the New Testament by Gustave Dore showing Jesus and the Disciples going to Emmaus

Apparition of Heavens Army
Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a scene from the Old Testament by Gustave Dore showing the Apparition of the Army of Heaven

The Dead Christ
Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a scene from the New Testament by Gustave Dore showing Jesus Christ dead after being taken down from the Cross

Baruch
" Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a scene from the Old Testament by Gustave Dore showing Baruch ben Neriah who was the scribe, disciple, secretary

Jesus and the Woman taken in Adultery
Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a scene from the New Testament by Gustave Dore showing Jesus and the Woman taken in Adultery

Jesus falling with the Cross
Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a scene from the New Testament by Gustave Dore showing Jesus Christ falling with the Cross

Death of Stephen
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The new Jerusalem
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The brothers bring Jacob to Egypt
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Daniel interprets the dream
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Judith showing the head of Holofernes
Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a scene from the Old Testament by Gustave Dore showing Judith holding the head of Holofernes

Elijah raises the son of Zarephath
Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a sdcene from the Old Testament by Gustave Dore showing Elijah raiseing the son of the widow Zarephath

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