Celts Collection

Map of Britain in 597 AD
Map of territory controlled by Celts, Picts, Anglos, Saxons, and other tribes in Britain in 597 AD. Printed color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

East View of Old Sarum
East view of the ancient city and castle of Old Sarum, above Salisbury Plain. The Celts referred to it as Sorviadum meaning the fortress by the gentle river (the River Avon)

Destruction of a Germanic village by the Romans
7278129 Destruction of a Germanic village by the Romans; Private Collection; (add.info.: Destruction of a Germanic village by the Romans, digitally enhanced reproduction of original from 1880)

Gaullish meal, c.1910 (print)
7293349 Gaullish meal, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Food and beverage. A Meal in Gaul. Imagery in: Histoire anecdotique de l'alimentation, France, ca 1910.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

The Eagle of Ebbw Abwy (litho)
8644974 The Eagle of Ebbw Abwy (litho) by Batten, John Dickson (1860-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Eagle of Ebbw Abwy)

Connia and the Fairy Maiden (litho)
8644972 Connia and the Fairy Maiden (litho) by Batten, John Dickson (1860-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Connia and the Fairy Maiden)

Caution to Readers (litho)
8644966 Caution to Readers (litho) by Batten, John Dickson (1860-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caution to Readers)

Illustration for The Sea-Maiden (litho)
8644965 Illustration for The Sea-Maiden (litho) by Batten, John Dickson (1860-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The Sea-Maiden)

Tissage de Tamis et de Cribles dans une famille de Bannalec, Serie des Industries bretonnes (colour photo)
8653051 Tissage de Tamis et de Cribles dans une famille de Bannalec, Serie des Industries bretonnes (colour photo) by French Photographer

Bretagne, La Signature de Monsieur le Maire (colour photo)
8653048 Bretagne, La Signature de Monsieur le Maire (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bretagne, La Signature de Monsieur le Maire)

En Bretagne, Jeunes Filles de Briec en grands Costumes de Fete Environs de Quimper (colour photo)
8653045 En Bretagne, Jeunes Filles de Briec en grands Costumes de Fete Environs de Quimper (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: En Bretagne)

Plougastel-Daoulas, La Cueillette des Fraises (colour photo)
8653053 Plougastel-Daoulas, La Cueillette des Fraises (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plougastel-Daoulas, La Cueillette des Fraises)

Le vieux Brodeur de Pont-L'Abbe (colour photo)
8653044 Le vieux Brodeur de Pont-L'Abbe (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le vieux Brodeur de Pont-L'Abbe)

Elegantes du Pays de Pont-l'Abbe (colour photo)
8653041 Elegantes du Pays de Pont-l'Abbe (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elegantes du Pays de Pont-l'Abbe)

Fouesnant, La Reine des Pommiers et ses Demoiselles d'honneur (colour photo)
8653039 Fouesnant, La Reine des Pommiers et ses Demoiselles d'honneur (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fouesnant)

Maries de Quimper (colour photo)
8653037 Maries de Quimper (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maries de Quimper)

Sacred bull of the Celtic druids (litho)
8663821 Sacred bull of the Celtic druids (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tarvos Trigaranus, divine bull of the Celtic druids, with three cranes)

Teutons and Celts unite in Endeavours to drive the Romans from Gaul (litho)
8661143 Teutons and Celts unite in Endeavours to drive the Romans from Gaul (litho) by Burton, H. M. (20th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

An early Celtic stronghold (engraving)
8636317 An early Celtic stronghold (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An early Celtic stronghold)

Iberian people casting bronze in Britain (litho)
8673143 Iberian people casting bronze in Britain (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Goidel)

Anti-Roman defences on The Coburn, near Lewes, Sussex (b/w photo)
8676056 Anti-Roman defences on The Coburn, near Lewes, Sussex (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The principal Celtic sites in Sussex (litho)
8676137 The principal Celtic sites in Sussex (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The principal Celtic sites in Sussex)

Celtic Bronze Helmet About 30 BC
3027413 Celtic Bronze Helmet About 30 BC.; Swiss National Museum, Zurich, Switzerland; (add.info.: Celtic Bronze Helmet About 30 BC Found In the Alps.); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022.

Chariot of a Gallic king, c.1850-86 (illustration)
8766898 Chariot of a Gallic king, c.1850-86 (illustration); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chariot of a Gallic king. From an artwork " Paris costumes during the centuries " Printed)

Gatepost holes of anti-Roman defences, The Coburn, near Lewes, Sussex (b/w photo)
8676055 Gatepost holes of anti-Roman defences, The Coburn, near Lewes, Sussex (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Southern ditch and rampart, The Coburn, near Lewes, Sussex (b/w photo)
8676084 Southern ditch and rampart, The Coburn, near Lewes, Sussex (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Southern ditch and rampart, The Coburn)

Belgae man buying a mirror from Phoenician traders (litho)
8673164 Belgae man buying a mirror from Phoenician traders (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Justice among the amcient Helvetii (engraving)
8672978 Justice among the amcient Helvetii (engraving) by Ravel, Edouard (1847-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Justice among the amcient Helvetii)

"Trembling" at the Church Door (litho)
8644968 "Trembling" at the Church Door (litho) by Batten, John Dickson (1860-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Trembling" at the Church Door)

Lorence'Julius Caesar (Giulio Cesare or Caius Julius Caesar) (100-44 BC)
BEN5475152 Lorence'Julius Caesar (Giulio Cesare or Caius Julius Caesar) (100-44 BC) seated on his throne under his pavilion' Manuscript page 'De Bello Gallico

Vercingetorix, ca 1900 (illustration)
7422798 Vercingetorix, ca 1900 (illustration); (add.info.: History. France. The gallic king Vercingetorix. Imagery, France, ca 1900.); © Archives Charmet.

Lake Dwellings (Pile dwellings - Pfahlbauten) and associated artefacts. Based on mid-19th century work of Swiss
533822 Lake Dwellings (Pile dwellings - Pfahlbauten) and associated artefacts. Based on mid-19th century work of Swiss archaeologist Ferdinand Keller

Iberian, Celt and Moors (colour litho)
8672874 Iberian, Celt and Moors (colour litho) by Gameiro, Alfredo Roque (1864-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peoples of ancient and medieval Portugal: Iberian, Celt and Moors)

Vercingetorix surrendering to Julius Caesar (engraving)
8635697 Vercingetorix surrendering to Julius Caesar (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hannibal's army crossing the Rhone (engraving)
8635758 Hannibal's army crossing the Rhone (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hannibal's army crossing the Rhone, 218 BC)

Village of the ancient Britons (litho)
8673145 Village of the ancient Britons (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Village of the ancient Britons)

Druid carrying out a human sacrifice (engraving)
8672901 Druid carrying out a human sacrifice (engraving) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Druid carrying out a human sacrifice)

The Death of St Genevieve (litho)
8661246 The Death of St Genevieve (litho) by Laurens, Jean Paul (1838-1921) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Death of St Genevieve)

The advance of civilisation, BC 400 (colour litho)
8656546 The advance of civilisation, BC 400 (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The advance of civilisation, BC 400. Man painting himself with woad)

Pont-Aven, Fete des Fleurs d'Ajoncs, La Reine et ses Demoiselles d'Honneur (colour photo)
8653052 Pont-Aven, Fete des Fleurs d'Ajoncs, La Reine et ses Demoiselles d'Honneur (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pont-Aven)

Une Jeune Famille Bretonne (colour photo)
8653050 Une Jeune Famille Bretonne (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Une Jeune Famille Bretonne)

Le Cidre de Fouesnant, Ses Gaites, Scenes de Noce Bretonne (colour photo)
8653042 Le Cidre de Fouesnant, Ses Gaites, Scenes de Noce Bretonne (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Cidre de Fouesnant, Ses Gaites)

Une bonne bolee de cidre breton (colour photo)
8653038 Une bonne bolee de cidre breton (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Une bonne bolee de cidre breton)

The Sea-Maiden (litho)
8644973 The Sea-Maiden (litho) by Batten, John Dickson (1860-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sea-Maiden. Illustration for Celtic Fairy Tales selected by Joseph Jacobs (David Nutt)

Illustration for The Story of Deirdre (litho)
8644963 Illustration for The Story of Deirdre (litho) by Batten, John Dickson (1860-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The Story of Deirdre)

Football, Scottish International Team 1935 (b/w photo)
8671582 Football, Scottish International Team 1935 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Football, Scottish International Team 1935)

Demetrius having poisoned his Family, soliciting the Gaul to stab him (engraving)
8658570 Demetrius having poisoned his Family, soliciting the Gaul to stab him (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Demetrius having poisoned his Family)

Deirdre (litho)
8644971 Deirdre (litho) by Batten, John Dickson (1860-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Deirdre. Illustration for Celtic Fairy Tales selected by Joseph Jacobs (David Nutt)

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The Celts, an ancient and enigmatic people, left a lasting mark on the history and culture of Britain. In 597 AD, their influence was evident as they inhabited various regions depicted in the Map of Britain. The East View of Old Sarum showcases their architectural prowess, while the Cornish Gorsedd highlights their spiritual rituals. Legends abound surrounding King Arthur and his mighty Sword, which is said to have been wielded in St Just, Cornwall. This land also witnessed the persecution faced by Christian missionaries at the hands of Druids, as portrayed in William Holman Hunt's painting. The Celts' warrior spirit is exemplified through artifacts like the Scythian shield and depictions such as The Battle of Vercellae by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo. Their bravery is further illustrated in engravings showcasing Heruli and Briton warriors. Despite their fierce reputation, everyday life for the Celts included joyous occasions like the Cornish Gorsedd procession or boys playing football in Belfast. These glimpses into their culture reveal a vibrant society that valued both tradition and recreation. Roman copies of Gaul (Galata) sculptures from different centuries provide insight into how Celtic art influenced subsequent civilizations. From marble statues capturing Gaul falling to Roman art imitating Hellenistic originals - these artworks showcase how Celtic aesthetics endured over time. Intriguing and mysterious, the Celts continue to captivate our imaginations with their rich heritage that shaped British history for centuries to come.