Jean Collection

The Jousts of St Inglevert, France, 1470-1475, (c1900-1920). Artist: Master of the Harley Froissart
The Jousts of St Inglevere, (c1900-1920). Jousting scene with ornate tents: knights in armour with lances parade across the field, while the audience looks

Babar, king of the elephants, and Celeste playing tennis at Celesteville. Illustration from one of Jean de Brunhoffs
BABAR THE ELEPHANT, 1930s. Babar, king of the elephants, and Celeste playing tennis at Celesteville. Illustration from one of Jean de Brunhoffs Babar books, 1930s

Knight with the Arms of Jean de Daillon, c1480 (1946). Artist: Guillaume Desremaulx
Knight with the Arms of Jean de Daillon, c1480 (1946). This tapestry is held by the Montacute House, Somerset. From The Connoisseur Vol. 117, edited by H. Granville Fell. [The National Magazine Co

Dolphin airship by Jean Samuel Pauly and Durs Egg
A fish-shaped airshipdesign Dolphin by Jean Samuel Pauly and Durs Egg, c.1835. Date: circa 1835

JEAN SIBELIUS (1865-1957). Finnish composer. Oil, 1894, by Akseli Gallen-Kallela

Django Reinhardt / Postcd
DJANGO REINHARDT (JEAN-BAPTISTE) French jazz guitarist, born in Belgium of gypsy parentage

The Angelus (c1857-1859). At the sound of the Angelus bell from the church in the distance, peasants pause in their work to say an evening prayer. Jean Francois Millet (1817-1875) Musee d Orsay, Paris

Jean-Paul Sartre, French writer and philosopher
A graffiti comment on Jean-Paul Sartre (1905-1980), the French writer and philosopher -- no doubt a witty reference to his existentialist philosophy

Ghost plant or Indian pipe, Monotropa uniflora. Monotrope a une fleur. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Girls Play Bowls / 1940S
Faith Dorn, Alice Talton, Juanita Stark, Lucia Carroll and Jean Ames wearing various sunsuits show a bit of leg on the bowling green

Poster, Polo season at Deauville, France Deauville Saison de Polo, Date: circa 1938

King Francis I of France
Francis I of France (1494-1547). King of France. Portrait by Jean Clouet. Louvre Museum. Paris. France

SARTRE, Jean-Paul (1905-1980); BEAUVOIR, Simone de (1908-1986). French existentialist philosopher and writer.; French novelist

The Declaration Committee. Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson meeting at Jeffersons lodgings
DECLARATION COMMITTEE. The Declaration Committee. Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson meeting at Jeffersons lodgings on the corner of Seventh and (High)

SARTRE & BEAUVOIR, 1970. Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir speaking to reporters in Paris after their release from a police station

SARTRE & BEAUVOIR, 1964. French philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre and writer Simone Beauvoir having lunch at a cafe in Paris, 1964

Twinflower, Linnaea borealis, Linnea boreale. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence

Manuscript Leaf with the Annunciation from a Book of Hours, ca. 1485-90. Creator: Jean Bourdichon
Manuscript Leaf with the Annunciation from a Book of Hours, ca. 1485-90

August - the Chateau d Etampes, 15th century, (1939). Creator: Jean Limbourg
August - the Chateau d Etampes, 15th century, (1939). Aout - Le Chateau D Etampes. Nobles ride out on a falconry expedition: the man on the right is a beater with long stick to flush out the game

Joseph Kennedy, American Ambassador & family, 1938
The new U.S.A Ambassador in London, Joseph P. Kennedy pictured with his wife and nine children. Left to right are the ambassador, Patricia (aged 13), John (aka Jack, JFK, aged twenty), Jean (nine)

The grape harvest at the Chateau de Saumur (Loire Valley, France) in September
BOOK OF HOURS: SEPTEMBER. The grape harvest at the Chateau de Saumur (Loire Valley, France) in September. Illumination from the 15th century manuscript of the Tres Riches Heures of Jean, Duke of Berry

The Dolly Sisters, Paris
The Dolly Sisters wearing creations by Jean Patou in La Valse Lumineuse, Paris En Fleurs, Casino de Paris, Paris, 1925 1925

FLANDRIN: NUDE YOUTH, 1837. Nude Youth by the Seaside. Oil on canvas by Jean Hippolyte Flandrin, 1837

PILGRIMS: THANKSGIVING, 1621. The First Thanksgiving of the Pilgrims, 1621. After a painting by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris

Black truffle, Tuber melanosporum (Tuber cibarium, Tartufo commestibile, Lycoperdon tuber). Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze

BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS. Defeat of the British Army by American troops under Major General Andrew Jackson in the Battle of New Orleans, 8 January 1815, during the War of 1812

MILLET, Jean Franzois (1814-1875)
MILLET, Jean Franois (1814-1875). The Angelus (L Ang lus). Realism. Oil on canvas

French revolutionary politician Jean-Paul Marat, fatally stabbed in his bath by Charlotte Corday, 13 July 1793
DAVID: THE DEATH OF MARAT. French revolutionary politician Jean-Paul Marat, fatally stabbed in his bath by Charlotte Corday, 13 July 1793. Oil on canvas, 1793, by Jacques Louis David

FALL OF REBEL ANGELS. Illumination from the 15th century manuscript of the Tres Riches Heures of Jean, Duke of Berry
FALL OF REBEL ANGELS. Illumination from the 15th century manuscript of the " Tres Riches Heures" of Jean, Duke of Berry

FRENCH SOAP ADVERTISEMENT. French advertising poster by Jean Carlu, 1925, for Monsavon soap

CHILDREN OF PARADISE, 1945. French poster for the film Les Enfants du Paradis ( Children of Paradise ), 1945, directed by Marcel Carn

BILLIE JEAN KING. American tennis player. Photographed during the San Francisco tennis tournament in January 1974

Dolly Sisters and chorus in Diamond tableaux
The Dolly Sisters wearing creations by Jean Patou and chorus in the tableaux La Mine Diamants (Diamond Mine), Paris En Fleurs, Casino de Paris, Paris, 1925 1925

DETAILLE, Jean-Baptiste Edouard (1848-1912). Hussar with the Austrian flag. 2nd half 19th c. Oil on canvas. FRANCE. Paris. Army Museum

ALEXANDER & ARISTOTLE. Aristotle (384-322 B. C. ) tutoring Alexander the Great (356-323 B. C. ), c342-335 B. C
ALEXANDER & ARISTOTLE. Aristotle (384-322 B.C.) tutoring Alexander the Great (356-323 B.C.), c342-335 B.C. After a painting, c1895, by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris

PATRICK HENRY (1736-1799). American revolutionary hero and orator. Henry speaking to the First Continental Congress in 1774. After a painting by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris, 1895

Advert for Jean Patou perfume, 1926, Paris
Art deco advert for Jean Patou perfume, 1926, Paris Date: 1920s

Iliad / Achilles (Geffroy)
As presented by Jean Racine in his play IPHIGENIE EN AULIDE

Arthur Rimbaud / Luque
JEAN-NICOLAS-ARTHUR RIMBAUD Cartoon of the French poet and leading influence on Symbolist movement

Siege of Malta 1565
Jean de la Valette defends the island against the Turks

John Calvin 1509 To 1564. French Protestant Reformation Theologian. From The National And Domestic History Of England By William Aubrey Published London Circa 1890

FATHER JOSEPH (1577-1638). Orig. Francois Joseph le Clerc du Tremblay. French religious and political figure. L Eminence Grise. Oil on canvas, 1873, by Jean-Leon Gerome

Jean, Duke of Berry, exchanging gifts and feasting with his family and friends in January
BOOK OF HOURS: JANUARY. Jean, Duke of Berry, exchanging gifts and feasting with his family and friends in January. Illumination from the 15th century manuscript of the Tres Riches Heures of Jean

Keeping warm by a farm fireside in February. Illumination from the 15th century manuscript of the Tres Riches Heures
BOOK OF HOURS: FEBRUARY. Keeping warm by a farm fireside in February. Illumination from the 15th century manuscript of the Tres Riches Heures, of Jean, Duke of Berry

Richelieu (Champagne)
Armand-Jean Duplessie, cardinal and duc de RICHELIEU French prelate and statesman, minister and controller of Louis XIII, noted for suppressing the Huguenots

Black Prince & Jean II
Jean II of France yields himself prisoner to Edward, the Black Prince, after the English forces defeat the French at the battle of Poitiers

Great bustard, Otis tarda (vulnerable), and common ringed plover, Charadrius hiaticula.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croixs Dictionary of Natural Science

The Last Supper, from the Passion Altarpiece
XJL61790 The Last Supper, from the Passion Altarpiece by Duccio di Buoninsegna, (c.1278-1318); Duomo, Siena, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

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"Jean: A Multifaceted Name that Transcends Time and Boundaries" In the enchanting world of Babar, Jean de Brunhoff's iconic illustrations bring to life the whimsical adventures of Babar, King of the Elephants, and his dear friend Celeste playing tennis in the vibrant town of Celesteville. Transported back to the 1930s, we find ourselves captivated by this timeless masterpiece. Amidst nature's wonders lies a mysterious beauty known as Ghost Plant or Indian Pipe. The delicate Monotropa uniflora blooms like an ethereal apparition, captivating our senses with its pale white petals, and is a reminder that even in darkness, there is grace and allure. Taking flight into imagination, we encounter the Dolphin airship crafted by Jean Samuel Pauly and Durs Egg. This visionary creation defies gravity as it soars through boundless skies, reminding us that innovation knows no limits when fueled by creativity. Music echoes through time with Jean Sibelius' compositions resonating deeply within our souls. The Finnish composer's oil portrait painted by Akseli Gallen-Kallela in 1894 captures his essence - a man whose melodies evoke emotions beyond words; a symphony for our hearts to dance to. The strings come alive under Django Reinhardt's nimble fingers on his guitar. His virtuosity transcends genres and generations alike – an eternal flame igniting passion within music lovers around the globe. Philosophy intertwines with love as we witness French intellectuals Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir sharing lunch at a Parisian café in 1964. Their intellectual prowess shaped existentialism while their bond exemplified profound companionship rooted in shared ideals – forever etching their names into history books. Nature whispers its secrets through delicate Twinflowers (Linnaea borealis), symbolizing resilience amidst adversity.