Overseeing Collection

Ms 5064 fol.35r Threshing, from 'Livre des Prouffitz Champestres' by Pietro de Crescenzi (1230-1320/21) (vellum)
XIR206473 Ms 5064 fol.35r Threshing, from 'Livre des Prouffitz Champestres' by Pietro de Crescenzi (1230-1320/21) (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque de L'Arsenal

William III oversees the covenant between Wisdom and Peace, 1696. Creator: Hendrick van Beaumont
William III oversees the covenant between Wisdom and Peace, 1696

Maxine Elliot oversees fitting out of a contracted barge
Maxine Elliot overseeing the fitting out of a contracted barge during WW1 Date: circa 1916

Solomon overseeing the building of the Temple of Jerusalem (colour litho)
5226860 Solomon overseeing the building of the Temple of Jerusalem (colour litho) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

King Priam overseeing the rebuilding of Troy, from a manuscript of the time of King Louis XII of France
6001167 King Priam overseeing the rebuilding of Troy, from a manuscript of the time of King Louis XII of France, late 15th Century (litho) by French School

Ms Fr 2820 fol. 115v Charlemagne (742-814) Directing the Construction of Aix-la-Chapelle
EDI193075 Ms Fr 2820 fol.115v Charlemagne (742-814) Directing the Construction of Aix-la-Chapelle, from Recueil Sommaire des Chroniques Francaises by Guillaume Cretin (1460-1525) (vellum)

Accepting the challenge 1387
King Richard II overseeing an Appeal of Treason. This process was used three times during Richards reign, the first one being in November 1387, when the Duke of Gloucester

Francis, Duke of Guise overseeing the construction of the defences of Metz, 1552 (engraving)
3647423 Francis, Duke of Guise overseeing the construction of the defences of Metz, 1552 (engraving) by Neuville, Alphonse Marie de (1835-85) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis)

Ms 5064 fol. 198v Cutting Trees and Harvesting, from
XIR186270 Ms 5064 fol.198v Cutting Trees and Harvesting, from Livre des Prouffitz Champestres by Pietro de Crescenzi (1230-1320/21) (vellum) by French School

Ms 1015 fol. 1 Construction of a Castle, from Gouvernement des Rois et des Princes
XIR187098 Ms 1015 fol.1 Construction of a Castle, from Gouvernement des Rois et des Princes (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Sainte-Genevieve, Paris, France; French

File cutters at work, Wickersley, South Yorkshire (litho)
6014148 File cutters at work, Wickersley, South Yorkshire (litho) by Titcomb, William Holt Yates (1858-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: File cutters at work, Wickersley)

Greek culture - statues and works of art carried off to Rome, illustration from The Illustrated History of the World
LLM438552 Greek culture - statues and works of art carried off to Rome, illustration from The Illustrated History of the World, published c.1880 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

William the Conqueror overseeing the building of the Tower of London (litho)
6014997 William the Conqueror overseeing the building of the Tower of London (litho) by Hardy, Paul (19th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Construction and Fortification of the Port of Livorno, c. 1614. Creator: Jacques Callot
Construction and Fortification of the Port of Livorno, c. 1614

Rotary Press Date: 1941

Ring tailed lemur (Lemur catta) mother and very young (1-2 week) baby. Berenty Private Reserve, Madagascar

Hand Warping for Damask Handloom Weaving, Waringstown
Hand Warping forDamask Handloom Weaving, Waringstown - an interior shot of a man overseeing hand warping. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Down: Waringstown). Date: circa early 1900s

Initial N: King James I of Aragon Overseeing a Court of Law; Unknown, Michael Lupi de Candiu, Spanish, active Pamplona, Spain 1297 - 1305; Spain, Northeastern Spain

Mature businessman overseeing secretarys work, (B&W)

Hindu schoolmaster overseeing four boy pupils. Hand-coloured engraving published Rudolph Ackermann, London, 1822

Ptolemy I Soter, Macedonian general
Ptolemy I Soter (367-283 BC), Macedonian general, descending the steps at the temple of the Muses, coloured historical artwork

Prison babies
Weighing a baby on its admission to Holloway prison. Holloway was a women-only prison where babies who were either born there or were under three months when their mothers were jailed

Prison babies in chairs and cots in the day nursery
Prison babies at play in the day nursery. Holloway Prison, a women only prison where babies who are either born there or being under three months when their mothers were jailed are cared for in

Babys cot by the side of its mothers bed
Prison babies at play in the day nursery in Holloway, a women only prison where babies who were either born there or were under three months old when their mothers were jailed were cared for in

Holloway Castles prison creche
Holloway Castle womens prison introduced the first creche for prison babies. Babies were admitted if they were born in prison or were under three months when their mothers were jailed

General Sir Ian Hamilton cheering
General Sir Ian Hamilton, cheering after decorating French officers. Hamilton was recalled to England after overseeing the disastrous campaign in the Dardanelles in 1915

Day nursery in Holloway prison
A day nursery in Holloway, a women only prison where babies who were either born there or were under three months when their mothers were jailed were cared for in prison

Richard II overseeing an Appeal of Treason
King Richard II overseeing an Appeal of Treason. This process was used three times during Richards reign, the first one being in November 1387, when the Duke of Gloucester

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"Overseeing: A Glimpse into the Past and Present" In the lush tea plantations of Sri Lanka, a skilled worker delicately weighs tea leaves, ensuring their quality for a perfect brew. Maxine Elliot takes charge as she oversees the fitting out of a contracted barge, meticulously supervising every detail to ensure its success. Traveling back in time to ancient Assyria, we witness an engraving depicting the grandeur of this civilization. Leaders like Alexander demonstrate their authority by overseeing the execution of traitors with unwavering determination. Moving on to biblical times, Solomon's watchful eye oversees the construction of the magnificent Temple of Jerusalem. This colorful lithograph captures his dedication and vision as he ensures that every aspect is built to perfection. The rebuilding of Troy under King Priam's supervision comes alive through a 15th-century lithograph from France. It showcases his commitment to restoring his city's glory after years of war and destruction. Charlemagne directs the construction of Aix-la-Chapelle in an exquisite manuscript illustration from Ms Fr 2820 fol. 115v. His leadership shines as he guides workers in creating this architectural marvel that stands tall even today. Centuries later, Francis, Duke of Guise takes charge in fortifying Metz against potential threats. The detailed engraving portrays his meticulous oversight during its construction - a testament to his strategic mind and dedication to protecting his people. Lastly, we glimpse into everyday life with an intriguing image from Ms 5064 fol. 198v showcasing tree cutting and harvesting activities long ago. Even mundane tasks were overseen diligently by individuals who accepted challenges head-on without hesitation. These captivating glimpses into history remind us that overseeing has always played a crucial role in shaping our world - whether it be managing tea production or constructing monumental structures or defending cities against enemies' advances. Through these images spanning different eras and cultures, we are reminded that a timeless responsibility that ensures progress, preservation, and protection.