Period Costume Collection (page 38)

Life in a military camp: water bearer receiving orders from an officer, relief from the tomb of Horemheb at Saqqara
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII, 1332-1323 b.C. Life in a military camp: water bearer receiving orders from an officer. Relief from the tomb of Horemheb at Saqqara. Detail

France, Paris, Ball at the Versailles Castle, King Louis XIV (1638-1715) dancing
France - 17th century - French ball at Versailles, 1682. Louis XIV dancing

Italy, Vercelli, Last Supper painting
Bernardino Lanino (1512-1583), Last Supper

Egyptian antiquities in the yard of a Boulaq house from Views in Egypt by Luigi Mayer, engraving, 1804 19th century, Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs (Library)

Belgium, Brussels, David and Goliath
Michael Coxcie (1499-1592), David and Goliath, ca. 1560

Austria, Vienna, watercolor painting of a night at the Prater in Venice
Austria - Vienna - 20th century. Venice in Vienna, a night at the Prater. Watercolor by F. Witt. Detail

England, London, Interior of Royal Exchange, engraving
England, 18th century. London. The interior of the Royal Exchange. Engraving

France, Paris, Gallic warrior with war trumpet, engraving 19th century, 20th century, Eugene Grasset (1841-1917), Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs (library)

Italy, Modena, Portrait of Alfonso I d Este
Battista Dossi (ca. 1490-1548), Portrait of Alfonso I d Este (Ferrara, 1476-1534), Duke of Ferrara, Modena and Reggio, son of Ercole I d Este and Leonora of Naples

Sphinx head in Egypt from Views in Egypt by Luigi Mayer, engraving, 1804 19th century, Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs (Library)

France, Paris, The visit of the physician
France - 17th century - Doctors visit

Belgium, The Victoria Regia greenhouse of the Van Houtte Nursery in Gent, engraving 19th century, Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs (library)

Austria, Vienna, The coronation of Anna of Tyrol (1585-1618) in 1611
Coronation of Anne of Bohemia, 1611

France, Nantes, Lives of Famous Women, Lucretia and Tarquinius
Miniatures - France - 16th century. Antoine du Four, The Lives of Famous Women. Lucretia and Tarquinius. Folio 31, recto

France, Lyon, Happy lovers, 1844
Gustave Courbet (1819-1877), The Happy Lovers, 1844

France, Paris, View of the gardens of the Royal Palace 18th century, Civica Raccolta Delle Stampe Achille Bertarelli (Library)

Italy, Naples, Portrait of Italian composer Saverio Mercadante (1795 - 1870)
Andrea Cefaly (1827-1907), Portrait of Saverio Mercadante (Altamura, 1795 - Naples, 1870), Italian composer

France, Lyon, Great-Grandfathers Birthday, 1837
Michel Philibert Genod (1795-1862); The Great-Grandfathers Birthday, 1837

Spain, San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Christ and the Samaritan woman at the well
Paolo Veronese (born Paolo Caliari, 1528-1588), Christ and the Samaritan Woman at the Well, ca. 1580

Netherlands, Gray, Woman with parasol, 1878
James Jacques Joseph Tissot (1836-1902), Woman with a Parasol, 1878

France, Paris, Gallic chief, engraving 19th century, 20th century, Eugene Grasset (1841-1917), Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs (library)

France, Paris, Bakery
France - 18th century - Bread vendor

France Paris, Champs-Elysee in January, 1871 by Edme-Emile Laborne, watercolor
Edme-Emile Laborne (1837-1913). France. Paris, the Champs-Elysee in January, 1871. Watercolour

France, Nantes, Portrait of Madame Senonnes
Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres (1780-1867), Portrait of Madame Senonnes

France, Paris, Boulevard Saint Denis and Saint Martin, in centre Saint Martin Gate, lithograph, circa 1840
France, 19th century. Paris, Boulevard Saint Denis and Saint Martin. In the centre Saint Martin Gate. Lithograph, 1840 ca

France, Dijon, Portrait of French composer Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683 - 1764)
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Austria, Vienna, Franz Lisz playing piano before the imperial family
Unknown painter (19th century), Franz Liszt (1811-1886) Playing the Piano before the Imperial Family in Vienna

Spain, Madrid, Feast given by French ambassador to Madrid on the occasion of the Infantas wedding, engraving 18th century, Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs (library)

France, Paris, The Jardin de Luxembourg
France - Paris - 19th century. The Jardin de Luxembourg in 1895

France, Paris, Tobacco vendor
Francia - 18th century - Tobacco vendor

The Netherlands, The way to Calvary
Hieronymus Bosch (1450-1516), The Way to Calvary, 1500, oil on panel

Spain, San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Portrait of Philip II, King of Spain
Juan Pantoja de la Cruz (1553-1608), portrait of Philip II of Spain (Valladolid, 1527 - El Escorial, 1598), King of Spain (1556-1598)

Italy, Portrait of Count Giacomo Durazzo, imperial ambassador to Venice, in the service of Maria Theresa of Austria and Joseph II, engraving, 1765 18th century

France, Paris, Flute player
France - 18th century - Flutist

France, Paris, Promenading lady
France - 17th century - Lady promenading

Netherlands, Gray, Romantic Scene, cartoon
Francois Boucher (1703-1770), Romantic Scene, cartoon

Austria, Wine tasting, engraving
Austria - 19th century. Wine tasting. Engraving

France, Nantes, Moneychanger and his wife
Marinus van Reymerswaele (ca. 1490-1546), The Moneychanger and his Wife

France, Nantes, Sale of Tea
China - 19th century. The Sale of the Tea. Gouache on paper

France, A masked ball
France - 18th century. A Masked Ball

Belgium, Brussels, Walking in park
Belgium, 19th century. Walk in the Park of Brussels

France, Paris, scene from La Princesse de Navarre by Jean-Philippe Rameau, libretto by Voltaire, performed on the occasion of the Dauphins wedding, watercolor, 1745 18th century

Russia, painting of The Instigator
David Petrovic Sheterenberg (1881-1948), The Instigator, 1928

France, Lyon, The wrong path
Louis Janmot (1814-1892), The Wrong Path

England, London, engraving of The Vauxhall Orchestra in London
England - London - 18th century. The Vauxhall Orchestra in London. Engraving

France, Paris, The minuet
France - 18th century - Minuet

View of the catacombs at Alexandria (Egypt) from Views in Egypt by Luigi Mayer, engraving, 1804
Egypt - 19th century - Interior View of the Catacombs at Alexandria, engraving from Luigi Mayers " Views in Egypt", 1804

France, Paris, A curtsey engraving after a drawing by Jean-Honore Fragonard (1732-1806)
France - 18th century - Curtsey, after drawing by J.H. Fragonard

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"Journey through Time: Exploring the Fascinating World of Period Costume" Step into the past with a mesmerizing fresco depicting three Minoan women in Knossos, transporting you to ancient Greece. Marvel at an intricate illustration showcasing the majestic Greek gods, their power and influence immortalized on paper. Discover the indomitable spirit of Rosa Luxemburg (1871 - 1919), a revolutionary figure whose period costume symbolizes her fight for equality and justice. Admire St. Nicholasa Church in Ghent, Belgium Circa 1887, where time seems frozen within its walls, capturing the essence of an era long gone. Immerse yourself in history as Francisco Pizarro stands next to Inca Emperor Atahualpa amidst a room full of gold—an illustration that encapsulates both conquest and cultural exchange. Witness Florence Nightingale's selfless dedication as she walks with her lamp among injured soldiers, embodying compassion during times of war. Travel back to ancient Pompeii through a captivating portrait of baker Terentius Neo and his wife donning formal clothes—a glimpse into their lives frozen by volcanic ash. Experience France's culinary culture with "Ricotta-Eaters, " an enchanting depiction from Lyon that captures everyday life centuries ago. Witness devotion unfold before your eyes as God Asclepius is accompanied by his children in front of devoted worshippers—a votive marble relief that speaks volumes about faith and spirituality. Feel the intensity of Suleiman The Magnificent during the Battle of Mohacs—an awe-inspiring illustration portraying one man's quest for power and glory. Embark on Christopher Columbus' historic voyage as he arrives on an island with royal banners flying high—his encounter forever changing world history. Lastly, witness Aztec King Moctezuma exchanging gifts with Cortes—a pivotal moment marking cultural collision between two worlds. Period costumes hold stories untold.