Alban Collection

St Albans Abbey 1802
St Albans Cathedral, Hertfordshire. The Abbey was founded in 793 by Offa, King of Mercia, supposedly on the site of the martyrdom of St Alban in A.D. 303

ALBAN BERG (1885-1935). Austrian composer. Oil on canvas by Arnold Schoenberg

St. Albans Cathedral, Hertfordshire. A sacred site from ancient times, Benedictine monks built an abbey in St. Albans memory. Later rebuilt by the Normans. Date: 1930s

Nettuno-Anzio Front, Italy, by G. H. Davis
The battle of the beachhead -- an airmans view of the terrain. A pictorial map of the Nettuno-Anzio Front, showing roads, with the Alban Hills in the background

St Louis (Louis IX, King of France), 1886. Louis IX (1215-1270) became King of France in 1226. Renowned for his piety and kindness to the poor, he was canonised by Pope Boniface VIII in 1297

MAP OF ENGLAND, c1250. One of the earliest detailed maps of Great Britain extant, drawn about 1250 A.D. by Matthew Paris, artist, historian and monk of St. Albans

ALBAN, Vicente (18th c. ). Yumbo Indian carrying
ALBAN, Vicente (18th c.). Yumbo Indian carrying his stuff. 1783. Casta paintings. Quito School. Colonial baroque. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. Madrid. Americas Museum

English Cathedrals - St Albans Tower and South transept - Square Tower and Transept with two Turrets. Part of Box 144 Boswell Collection - English Cathedrals St Albans Cathedral

St. Albans Abbey, Restored, Interior
An interior view of the newly restored St. Albans Abbey, 1885. We see a service being given in the restored Nave. This followed revelations earlier in the century that the Cathedral was in dire need

St. Albans Abbey, Restored, Exterior
An exterior view of the newly restored St. Albans Abbey, 1885. This followed revelations earlier in the century that the Cathedral was in dire need of urgent and extensive repairs. Date: 1885

Vase decorated with human head. Ceramics, Zapotec culture (Monte Alban III). Early and Middle Classic Period (100-700 AD). Mexico. Museum of the Americas. Madrid, Spain. Date: 2018

Vase with human figure of feline traits. Ceramic. Zapotec culture (Monte Alban III). Early and Middle Classic Period (100-700 AD). Mexico. Museum of the Americas. Madrid, Spain. Date: 2018

Alban and the Priest (colour litho)
3623324 Alban and the Priest (colour litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alban and the Priest)

Tomb of the Horatii and the Curiatii, warriors of ancient Roman legend (litho)
5997051 Tomb of the Horatii and the Curiatii, warriors of ancient Roman legend (litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tomb of the Horatii and the Curiatii)

St Albans Abbey, St Albans, Hertfordshire. circa 1875

The Circus Maximus (engraving)
654042 The Circus Maximus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Circus Maximus)

St. Alban, detail, c. 1841 (stained glass)
3475307 St. Alban, detail, c.1841 (stained glass) by Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore (1812-52); St Albans Church, Macclesfield, Cheshire

St. Alban, c. 1841 (stained glass)
3475306 St. Alban, c.1841 (stained glass) by Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore (1812-52); St Albans Church, Macclesfield, Cheshire

The Comte d Artois hot air balloon built by Alban and Vallet at Javelle, near Paris
2619134 The Comte d Artois hot air balloon built by Alban and Vallet at Javelle, near Paris, France in 1785, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School

A Roman battle with the Volscians (litho)
3105955 A Roman battle with the Volscians (litho) by Valda, John Harris (d.1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Roman battle with the Volscians)

Monument to the Horatii and the Curiatii, warriors of ancient Roman legend (engraving)
5216676 Monument to the Horatii and the Curiatii, warriors of ancient Roman legend (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Mexico, Oaxaca, Monte Alban, Site view onto ball court or Juegos de Pelota

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Mexico, Oaxaca, Monte Alban archaeological site, Ruins of Monticulo J and Edifio I, H and G buildings in the central plaza

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Mexico, Oaxaca, Monte Alban, Edificio buildings G, H and I in the central plaza

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Mexico, Oaxaca, Monte Alban, Ruins of Los Danzantes and Monticulo buildings and central plaza

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Mexico, Federal District, Mexico City, Museo Nacional de Antropologia, Urn 100 BC-200 AD from Monte Alban

Les Cloches de Corneville, Theatre Royal, Bath, E St Albans Comic Opera Company. 1905

St. Albans Shrine, c1870. St Albans Romaneesque Cathedral stands near the supposed site of St Albans martyrdom in 305 AD.. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. I"

Cignani, (1628-1719), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Cignani, (1628-1719), 1830. Carlo Cignani (1628-1719) Italian painter who studied under Francesco Albani. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R

Maison-Atelier Geo Bernier, 4 Rue de la Reforme, Brussels, Belgium, (1902), c2014-c2017
Maison-Atelier Geo Bernier, 4 Rue de la Reforme, Brussels, c2014-c2017. Designed by Albert and Fernand Chambon: 1902. for the painter Geo Bernier (1862-1948), founding member of Le Sillon

Indian woman in gala dress. Oil by Vicente Alban, preserved in the Museum of America in Madrid

Yumbo Indian from Naymas. Oil by Vicente Alban in the Museum of America in Madrid

St Albans Cathedral, Hertfordshire, c1830. The great medieval abbey church of St Albans developed on the site of the shrine to St Alban, who died in 209 and was one of the earliest Christian martyrs

St Clotilda, 1886. The Burgundian princess Clotilda (later canonized as St Clotilda), was the wife of the Frankish king, Clovis I

St Matthew the Evangelist, 1886. Published in Butlers Lives of the Saints, DIV 7, by the Rev Alban Butler, London & Dublin, 1886

St Ignatius of Loyola, 1886. Inigo Lopez de Loyola (1491-1556) was a Spanish soldier who founded the Society of Jesus together with 6 others at St Marys Church, Montmartre, Paris, in 1534

St Margaret, 1886. St Margaret or Marina of Antioch was an early 4th century virgin Christian martyr. She is depicted standing on the Devil in the form of a dragon

St Theresa of Avila, 1886. Theresa of Avila (1515-1582) was a Spanish mystic and saint who reformed the Carmelite order. Published in Butlers Lives of the Saints, DIV 6, by the Rev Alban Butler

St Julia, 1886. St Julia was a Christian virgin martyr who died on Corsica. Published in Butlers Lives of the Saints, DIV 6, by the Rev Alban Butler, London & Dublin, 1886

St Agatha, virgin and martyr, 1886. St Agatha was martyred at Catania in Sicily during the Decian persecution of Christians of 250-253

St Bernard, 1886. Published in Butlers Lives of the Saints, DIV 6, by the Rev Alban Butler, London & Dublin, 1886

St Anne, 1886. According to Christian tradition St Anne was the mother of the Virgin Mary. Published in Butlers Lives of the Saints, DIV 6, by the Rev Alban Butler, London & Dublin, 1886

St John the Evangelist, 1886. Published in Butlers Lives of the Saints, DIV 5, by the Rev Alban Butler, London & Dublin, 1886

St Scholastica, 1886. Born in Italy, St Scholastica (c480-543) was the twin sister of St Benedict and was the leader of a community of nuns

St Henry, Holy Roman Emperor, 1886. Henry II (973-1024) was the fifth and final Holy Roman Emperor of the Saxon Ottonian dynasty

St Dominic, 1886. Born in Spain, St Dominic (1170-1221) founded the Dominican order of friars. Published in Butlers Lives of the Saints, DIV 5, by the Rev Alban Butler, London & Dublin, 1886

St Barbara, 1886. A Christian martyr who died c235, St Barbara was shut up in a tower to protect her from suitors. She is said to have put a third set of windows into the tower to represent

St Thomas, 1886. Published in Butlers Lives of the Saints, DIV 4, by the Rev Alban Butler, London & Dublin, 1886

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"Alban: A Journey Through Time and Art" Step into the rich history of Alban, a name that echoes through various realms. From the majestic St Albans Abbey in 1802 to the captivating oil painting of Austrian composer Alban Berg by Arnold Schoenberg, this name holds artistic significance. Travel further back in time to witness the grandeur of St. Albans Cathedral, standing tall as a symbol of faith and architectural brilliance. Delve into historical events like the Nettuno-Anzio Front in Italy captured by G. H. Davis or admire the intricate details on an ancient map of England from c1250. Venturing beyond geographical boundaries, discover Vicente Alban's portrayal of a Yumbo Indian carrying his heritage with pride. Marvel at English Cathedrals' awe-inspiring structures such as St Albans Tower and South transept, showcasing human creativity at its finest. Witness restoration efforts breathe new life into St. Albans Abbey's interior and exterior, preserving its sacred essence for generations to come. Lastly, immerse yourself in Zapotec culture through ceramics adorned with human heads or vases depicting feline traits - testaments to humanity's artistic expression across civilizations. Intriguingly diverse yet interconnected, "Alban" weaves together tales spanning centuries and continents – an invitation to explore artistry, spirituality, history, and cultural heritage all under one captivating name.