Ascent Collection (page 3)

Glory of Saint Jerome, 1704. Creator: Bon Boullogne
Glory of Saint Jerome, 1704

Glory of Saint Ambrose, 1704. Creator: Bon Boullogne
Glory of Saint Ambrose, 1704

Resurection of Christ (banner of the brotherhood of Saint-Sépulcre), between 1701 and 1800. Creator: Unknown
Resurection of Christ (banner of the brotherhood of Saint-Sepulcre), between 1701 and 1800

Ascent of an aerostat, around 1783, between 1778 and 1788. Creator: Unknown
Ascent of an aerostat, around 1783, between 1778 and 1788

Ascension of Charles and Robert, at the Tuileries, December 1, 1783. Creator: Unknown
Ascension of Charles and Robert, at the Tuileries, December 1, 1783

The Transfiguration, c. 1513. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
The Transfiguration, c. 1513

The Assumption of the Virgin, 1624. Creator: Paulus Pontius
The Assumption of the Virgin, 1624

Project for a triptych. Creator: Ary Scheffer
Project for a triptych

The Last Judgment, Christ at top center surrounded by many figures, below figures... ca. 1550-1600. Creator: Anon
The Last Judgment, Christ at top center surrounded by many figures, below figures sound trumpets and people are being forced from the boat into hell, ca. 1550-1600

The Transfiguration, c. 1513. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
The Transfiguration, c. 1513

Ascent of Bell's Aerial Machine, from Vauxhall Gardens, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Ascent of Bell's Aerial Machine, from Vauxhall Gardens, [London], 1850. The machine which Mr. Bell has constructed...is capable of sustaining a weight of between 500 and 600 lb

Eastern Ascent to the Kanda Myojin Shrine (Kanda Myojin higashizaka), from the series... c.1832/38
Eastern Ascent to the Kanda Myojin Shrine (Kanda Myojin higashizaka), from the series "Famous Places in the Eastern Capital (Toto meisho)", c. 1832/38

Study for the Vision of Saint Francis of Assisi Taken to Heaven in a Fiery Chariot, 1600/02. Creator: Jacopo Ligozzi
Study for the Vision of Saint Francis of Assisi Taken to Heaven in a Fiery Chariot, 1600/02

Resurrection of Christ, 1827. Creator: Gerardus Gossen
Resurrection of Christ, 1827

The Resurrection, c. 1655. Creator: Cornelis de Visscher
The Resurrection, c. 1655

The Last Judgment, n.d. Creator: Jan Wierix
The Last Judgment, n.d

Plate 29 of 38 from Oeuvres de J. B. Huet, 1796–99. Creator: Jean Baptiste Marie Huet
Plate 29 of 38 from Oeuvres de J. B. Huet, 1796-99

Ascent of the Nassau Balloon, from Vauxhall Gardens, on Saturday, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Ascent of the Nassau Balloon, from Vauxhall Gardens, [London], on Saturday, 1850. A grand fete was given at these Gardens on Saturday

Ascent
Marc van Oostrum

Free diver coming up from dive to explore coral reef, Sinai, Egypt, Red Sea Model released

Man and Nature
Ales Komovec

The Ascension, ca. 1593. Creator: Cornelis Bloemaert
The Ascension, ca. 1593

Jacobs Dream, c1490. Painting housed in the Musee du Petit Palais, Avignon, France. From The Studio Volume 103. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1932]

Balloon ascent of Vicente Lunardi (1754-1806) on the Buen Retiro, August 12, 1792. Etching on paper, circa 1793. History Museum. Madrid. Spain

Castle and Jacob's Ladder, St. Helena
The Castle and Jacob's Ladder, St. Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha - an island of volcanic origin in the South Atlantic Ocean. Date: circa 1910s

Mont Blanc
A climber on the arete du Rochefort, Mont Blanc. The image is reproduced from a book of photographic studies entitled Haute Montagne'. Date: circa 1931

The Red Phoenix
This Chinese painting on silk depicts the mythical phoenix creature. Differing from tradition Greek mythology, the appearance of a phoenix (fenghuang)

Princess Blucher goes ballooning
Evelyn Furstin Blucher von Wahlstatt (1876-1960) was an Englishwoman who married an anglophile Prussian aristocrat. She went on to spend the Great War years in Germany

Piccard's Gondola
Gondola used by Professor Auguste Antoine Piccard (1884-1962) and Max Cosyns (1906-1998) for the second ascent into the Sratosphere on August 18, 1932

First Powered Airship - British Army Dirigible No 1
The new British lead military airship Dirigible No 1, christened Nulli Secundus, made its maiden ascent at Farnborough. The early design work was carried out by Colonel James Templer

Emperor Max at St. Martin's Wall with crossbow and praying, Maximilian I 22 March 1459, 12 January 1519, Austria
1 person, 12, 1900s, 19th-century, action, actions, active, activities, activity, alpine, alpine climbing, alpine landscape, alpine sport, alpine sports, alpinism, alpinist, armed, ascend, ascending

Mountaineer roping out in a chimney, difficult situation in the mountains, 1880, Switzerland, Historic
1900s, 19th-century, action, actions, active, activities, activity, alpine, alpine climbing, alpine landscape, alpine sport, alpine sports, alpinism, alpinist, alps, arts, ascend, ascending, ascent

St. Eusebius Carried to Heaven, c. 1757 (oil on canvas)
MAN443314 St. Eusebius Carried to Heaven, c.1757 (oil on canvas) by Mengs, Anton Raphael (1728-79); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Coast to Coast Army Flight 1923 (photo)
676387 Coast to Coast Army Flight 1923 (photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); (add.info.: Army Air Service Non- Stop Coast to Coast); Universal History Archive/UIG

Packers ascending summit of Chilkoot Pass, during the Klondike Gold Rush (1897-98) 1898 (b/w photo)
PNP245989 Packers ascending summit of Chilkoot Pass, during the Klondike Gold Rush (1897-98) 1898 (b/w photo) by Hegg, Eric A

View showing the mode of the travel on the Chilkoot, from One Man's Gold Rush
JHL358829 View showing the mode of the travel on the Chilkoot, from One Man's Gold Rush: A Klondike Album by Murray Cromwell Morgan (b/w photo) by Hegg, Eric A

Packers ascending the summit of Chilkoot Pass, from One Man's Gold Rush
JHL358822 Packers ascending the summit of Chilkoot Pass, from One Man's Gold Rush: A Klondike Album by Murray Cromwell Morgan, 1898 (b/w photo) by Hegg, Eric A

The Last Judgment, 1922. 1922. Creator: Anon
The Last Judgment, 1922

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The Pyg Track Up Snowdown Mountain, Snowdonia, Wales, United Kingdom Date: 16/01/2007

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Africa. Tanzania. Steep ascent on the road leading out of Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Date: 26/08/2005

The Last Judgment, 15th century. 15th century. Creator: Anon
The Last Judgment, 15th century

Mary Magdalene carried to Heaven, ca. 1544. ca. 1544. Creator: Anon
Mary Magdalene carried to Heaven, ca. 1544

The Revolt in the Transvaal, the Attack on Laings Nek under the Late Sir G P Colley, 28 January 1881 (engraving)
1037848 The Revolt in the Transvaal, the Attack on Laings Nek under the Late Sir G P Colley, 28 January 1881 (engraving) by Wilson

Mr Gladstone in Italy, an Ascent of Mount Etna, 1838 (engraving)
1039684 Mr Gladstone in Italy, an Ascent of Mount Etna, 1838 (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Gladstone in Italy, an Ascent of Mount Etna, 1838)

French history: ascent of a Montgolfier hot air balloon, 1876 (engraving)
3793743 French history: ascent of a Montgolfier hot air balloon, 1876 (engraving); (add.info.: French history: ascent of a Montgolfier hot air balloon)

Jacobs Dream, from Landscapes with Old and New Testament Scenes and Hunting Scenes, 1584

The Ascension of St Rose of Lima, 1896. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
The Ascension of St Rose of Lima, 1896. The saint ascends to heaven; composition inspired by Durer's The Great Fortune. From The Savoy No. 2'

The Ascent of the Prophet to Heaven, page from the Khamsa of Nizami, Safavid dynasty, c
The Ascent of the Prophet to Heaven, page from the Khamsa of Nizami, Safavid dynasty (1501-1722), 16th century, c. 1600

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"Reaching New Heights: A Journey of Ascents" Embarking on a historical adventure, we delve into the world of ascents that have captivated hearts and minds throughout time. From the Vauxhall Royal Balloon's first ascent to the breathtaking Road to Blencathra, these remarkable feats remind us of our innate desire to soar above ordinary limits. Intriguingly, it was during a balloon event in Stockport that Charles Green etched his name into history as he defied gravity with his awe-inspiring flight. Meanwhile, an enchanting engraving by Saint Jean of the Cross depicts the spiritual ascent to Mount Carmel, offering solace and enlightenment for centuries. The Vauxhall Royal Balloon's majestic ascent stands as a testament to human ingenuity and courage. Similarly, Mr. Sadler's daring journey over Nottingham left spectators in awe as they witnessed his triumphant rise against all odds. Auguste-Rosalie Bisson immortalized the sheer magnificence of nature through "The Ascent of Mont Blanc. " This masterpiece captures not only the physical challenge but also celebrates mankind's indomitable spirit in conquering towering peaks. Saint John of the Cross, a Spanish mystic revered for his profound wisdom, invites us on an introspective ascent towards spiritual awakening. His teachings continue to inspire seekers around the globe even today. As we gaze upon images capturing Montgolfier balloons soaring gracefully over Paris or witness balloon ascents from Seal near Sevenoaks in Kent, we are reminded that humanity has always yearned for boundless horizons and endless possibilities. Let us never forget James Sadler's courageous ascent from Merton Fields in Oxford—a reminder that dreams can be realized when one dares to take flight against adversity. Through these captivating glimpses into various ascents throughout history, we are reminded that within each one of us lies an insatiable thirst for exploration and growth.