Nicholas Collection (page 2)

Nicholas of Cusa, Nikolaus Krebs, called (1401-1464). Philosopher, politician and cardinal of the Catholic church. Page of the dialogue De Ludo Globi (the ball game), 1460

Peter Pears, Emanuel Hurwitz violin and chorus
Peter Pears rehearsing the title role in Brittens Saint Nicolas at Orford Church, 23 June 1963. The Aldeburgh Festival Choir and the choir pf Ipswich High School for Girls fills the background

Tsar Nicholas II in his hunting Lodge, 1894
Tsar Nicholas II (1868 - 1918) seated and reading in his hunting Lodge in Sarikamis, a town in the Eastern Anatolia region of Turkey. Date: 1894

Romania - Curtea de Arges Monastery
The Cathedral of Curtea de Arges - a Romanian Orthodox cathedral in Curtea de ArgeE, Romania. It is located on the grounds of the Curtea de Arges Monastery Date: circa 1920s

Ordination of St Stephen by St Peter. Fra Angelico (Guido di Pietro / Giovanni
Ordination of St Stephen by St Peter. Fra Angelico (Guido di Pietro/Giovanni da Fiesole c1400-55) Italian painter. Fresco, Chapel of Nicholas V, Vatican Palace

Cover of an 1896 edition of Clement Clarke Moores holiday poem, The Night Before Christmas
NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS. Cover of an 1896 edition of Clement Clarke Moores holiday poem, The Night Before Christmas, also known as A Visit From St. Nicholas

Phragmites australis (Cav. ), common reed
A herbarium sheet containing Phragmites australis (Cav.), a common reed which grows in wetlands throughout the America, Europe and parts of Asia. This specimen is from Panama

WORLD MAP, 17TH CENTURY. Nicols Visshers world map from Jan Janssons Novus Atlas, 1647-1662, with scenes
WORLD MAP, 17TH CENTURY. Nicols Visshers world map from Jan Janssons " Novus Atlas, " 1647-1662, with scenes from classical mythology

Conference table, Livadia Palace, Yalta, Ukraine
View of the conference table in the Livadia (Livadija) Palace, Yalta, Ukraine, where the historic February 1945 meeting took place between Stalin, Roosevelt and Churchill

Conference table and photos, Livadia Palace, Yalta, Ukraine
View of a conference table, and two photos on the walls, in the Livadia (Livadija) Palace, Yalta, Ukraine, where the historic February 1945 meeting took place between Stalin, Roosevelt and Churchill

Russian and Greek royal cousins
The Tsesarevich Nicholas (Tsar Nicholas II) and Prince George of Greece amusing some of the younger members of the family party in about 1890

Tatler front-cover: H. R. H. Princess Paul of Yugoslavia
A beautiful portrait study of the Consort of the Regent of Yugoslavia. H.R.H. the former Princess Olga, was a sister of H.R.H

The Czar of Russia as a shot
Photograph of Tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918) and the Tsarina Alexandra, shooting game. The photograph was taken by the official photographer to the Russian court

Burrell General Purpose Traction Engine TA369 Red Gauntlet (msn 3798) at the 1959 Andover Steam Fair. (Charles Burrell & Sons were builders of steam traction engines, agricultural machinery)

Church of St Anne, Limehouse, London, 1811. Artist: John Coney
Church of St Anne, Limehouse, London, 1811. View looking across the churchyard. Designed by Nicholas Hawksmoor, St Anne s, Limehouse was built between 1714 and 1725

Red Lion Square, London, in 1800, 1878. Red Lion Square is situated on the boundary between Bloomsbury and Holborn. It was laid out in 1684 by the economist and financial speculator Nicholas Barbon

Relief with a lion. Mesopotam. Albania
BYZANTINE ART. REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA. St. Nicholas Church, built in the XIII and remodeled in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Relief with a lion. Mesopotam

Spain. Murcia. Main Square and St. Nicholas Church
Spain. Murcia. Main Square (detail). At background, the tower of the Church of St. Nicholas (1735), baroque temple by Jose Perez

Advertisement, George Augustus Nicholas, Furs
Advertisement, George Augustus Nicholas, 36 Bruton Street, London W1, Londons Expert Furrier. 1927

Peter Pears Benjamin Britten and George Malcolm during rehearsals of St Nicholas at Orford Church, Aldeburgh Festival 1961 Date: 1961

D. H. LAWRENCE (1885-1930). English writer; photographed in the 1920s by Nickolas Muray
D.H. LAWRENCE (1885-1930). English writer; photographed in the 1920s by Nickolas Muray

St. Nicholas church dating from beween the 8th and 11th centuries, Myra, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Eurasia

elevation Tower Winds antiquities Athens Basire
The elevation of the Tower of the Winds, The antiquities of Athens, Basire, James, the Elder, 1730-1802, Revett, Nicholas, 1720-1804, Stuart, James, 1713-1788, Engraving, 1762

Nicholas Stone & Son
NICHOLAS STONE sculptor and architect, with his son, Nicholas Stone the younger Date: 1586 - 1647

Cover of a late 19th century edition of Clement Clarke Moores The Night Before Christmas
NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS. Cover of a late 19th century edition of Clement Clarke Moores The Night Before Christmas

PETERS JUL, c1870. Peters Jul (Peters Christmas), a Danish childrens story published at Copenhagen, c1870

Matrushka - St Nicholas and the recipients of his gifts
Matrushka Doll illustration with St Nicholas as the largest figure and the recipients of his Christmas gifts - a slowly diminishing (in size!) group of children Date: circa 1920s

Alexander Palace, home of Nicholas II, the last Russian Tsar, and his family. It is situated in the Alexander Park of Tsarskoye Selo, near St. Petersburg

Cartoon impression of the Russo-Japanese War 1 of 5
Card 1 of 5 - Preliminaries. A cartoon interpretation of the Russo-Japanese war, acted out by the principal ruling individuals from the International Community

Russias future Czar and Czarina
Photograph of Grand Duke Nicholas, Czarevitch of Russia (later Czar or Tsar Nicholas II) and Princess Alix of Hesse-Darmstadt taken in 1894

Nicholas II with his staff
Tsar Nicholas II, Emperor of Russia, shown with his staff on the Eastern front. Nicholas dismissed Grand Duke Nicholas in 1915

St Nicholas Church on The Old Town Square in Prague. This famous baroque Church decorated with sculptures by Antonin Braun was completed in 1735

Nicolas Ii / Costume / 1890
ELIZABETH FEODOROVNA - Russian Grand Duchess with the future Czar, Nicholas II in theatrical costume (for the play Eugenie Onegin)

Saint Nicholas, c.1880 (print)
7293252 Saint Nicholas, c.1880 (print); (add.info.: Religion. Catholic Religion. Saint Nicholas rewards the good children)

Nicolaas Simon van Winter
6266318 Nicolaas Simon van Winter; (add.info.: Nicolaas Simon van Winter, 1718-1795, Dutch businessman, playwright and poet, ); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024

Saint Nicholas of Bari, 1472 (oil on wood panel)
XOS5872711 Saint Nicholas of Bari, 1472 (oil on wood panel) by Crivelli, Carlo (c.1430/35-1495); 109x41 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: By Carlo Crivelli Saint Nicolas of Bari)

Portrait of Nicolas Boileau
CUL4931685 Portrait of Nicolas Boileau; Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: BOILEAU, Nicolas, also called Boileau-Despreaux (1631-1711). English poet

Nicholas I, Nikolaj Pavlovic, drawing by Vernier, engraving by Laderer, 1838 (engraving)
3600078 Nicholas I, Nikolaj Pavlovic, drawing by Vernier, engraving by Laderer, 1838 (engraving); (add.info.: Nicholas I, Nikolaj Pavlovic (1796-1855). Tsar of Russia (1825-1855)

William Gladstone dressed as an old woman, 1885
1577115 William Gladstone dressed as an old woman, 1885; (add.info.: "Peace" assured William E. Gladstone dressed as an old woman wearing keys labelled "Suez, Gibraltar)

Grigoriy Efimovich Rasputin (?1871-1916) centre. Russian mystic and holy man who exercised influence over Nicholas II
536256 Grigoriy Efimovich Rasputin (?1871-1916) centre. Russian mystic and holy man who exercised influence over Nicholas II and the Tsarina

Brimstone Morning at Dotheboys Hall
5614279 Brimstone Morning at Dotheboys Hall; (add.info.: Brimstone Morning at Dotheboys Hall. Mrs Squeers administering a compulsory dose of brimstone)

St Nicholas of Myra (300-399) Christian prelate, imprisoned by Diocletian and released by Constantine
535071 St Nicholas of Myra (300-399) Christian prelate, imprisoned by Diocletian and released by Constantine, (Santa Claus riding through town distributing gifts to children)

St. Nicholas of Myra (300-399) Christian prelate, imprisoned by Diocletian and released by Constantine
535032 St. Nicholas of Myra (300-399) Christian prelate, imprisoned by Diocletian and released by Constantine, here distributing gifts. Santa Claus

Darkest Russia: A Grand Romance of the Czar's Realm, Theatre poster, 1895
528406 Darkest Russia: A Grand Romance of the Czar's Realm, Theatre poster, 1895. Portrait vignettes of Ivan the Terrible, Peter the Great, Catherine the Great, Alexander I, II, and II

Saint Nicholas Day, c.1880 (print)
7293420 Saint Nicholas Day, c.1880 (print); (add.info.: Religion. Catholic religion. Gifts on Saint Nicholas day: the toys in the fireplace)

Saint Nicholas, c.1880 (print)
7293326 Saint Nicholas, c.1880 (print); (add.info.: Religion. Catholic religion. Saint Nicholas and the bad children. Imagery: The First Communion, Epinal (France)

Client: Dick Daynes for British Railways - King's Cross
Client: Dick Daynes for British Railways - Location: King's Cross Station, London - Models: Ron Bone, Chris Duthrie, Wyn Nathan, Rosslyn Simpson and Nicholas Simpson - shoot date: April 15

Client: Dick Daynes for British Railways - King's Cross
Client: Dick Daynes for British Railways - Location: King's Cross Station, London - Models: Ron Bone, Chris Duthrie, Wyn Nathan, Rosslyn Simpson and Nicholas Simpson - shoot date: April 15

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Nicholas: A Name That Echoes Through History From the American civil rights movement to royal portraits, it has left his mark on various aspects of our world. In Montgomery, Alabama, on that fateful day in 1956, Nicholas C. Criss found himself seated behind the courageous Rosa Parks as she defied segregation by sitting at the front of a public bus designated for whites only. Fast forward centuries earlier to 1585 when artist Nicholas Hilliard immortalized Queen Elizabeth in The Ermine Portrait. This iconic painting captures her regal grace and power, showcasing why she was one of history's most influential monarchs. But not all depictions bearing this name are so flattering. Rasputin Caricature portrays the infamous Russian mystic who held sway over Tsar Nicholas II and his family during their tumultuous reign. It serves as a reminder of how individuals can manipulate those in power for personal gain. Speaking of Tsar Nicholas II, he is forever linked with his family in historical memory. Their tragic fate unfolded against the backdrop of revolution and upheaval that reshaped Russia's destiny forever. In London stands Culpeper House, an architectural gem named after its original owner - a certain Nicholas whose legacy lives on through this stunning landmark. Shifting gears from history to holiday cheer, we cannot forget Thomas Nast's iconic illustration depicting Santa Claus himself. Known for bringing joy to children worldwide every Christmas Eve, Saint Nick embodies generosity and goodwill towards all. Taking us back to maritime adventures is artist Nicholas Pocock's masterpiece The Speedy and El Gamo from around 1802. With intricate detail and skillful brushstrokes, Pocock transports us into a thrilling naval battle scene that showcases both his talent and love for seafaring tales. Sports enthusiasts will recognize another famous bearer of this name - George H. Ruth or Babe Ruth - an American baseball legend whose prowess on the field earned him a place in the sport's hall of fame.