Pretre Collection (page 3)

Caucasus costumes: a Tungus priest, a Turkestan couple in front of their tent
FLO4634380 Caucasus costumes: a Tungus priest, a Turkestan couple in front of their tent, a Circassian man and a horse prince in armor

Costumes of the Kalmouk nomadic people (China, Russia): a man smoking the pipe with his wife
FLO4634353 Costumes of the Kalmouk nomadic people (China, Russia): a man smoking the pipe with his wife, framing the portrait of a man and underneath, farmers, a priest and a princess

Eveque. Quietly resides in his fate, the eveque is led by death, while in the background
FLO4675888 Eveque. Quietly resides in his fate, the eveque is led by death, while in the background, the loss of the good shepherd is symbolically plunged by several shepherds in the midst of their

The cardinal. There is a certain difficulty in determining the real meaning put by the artist here
FLO4675863 The cardinal. There is a certain difficulty in determining the real meaning put by the artist here. He represented the Cardinal receiving a papal bubble from a messenger

Abbe. Death having robbed of his mitre and his butt, draws the abbe with him
FLO4675534 Abbe. Death having robbed of his mitre and his butt, draws the abbe with him. The abbe resists with all his strength, and apprehends to throw his breviary to his opponent. Plate 11

Religious satire showing a priest in a barrel preaching to a crowd of misfits and oddities, cows and chickens
FLO4718244 Religious satire showing a priest in a barrel preaching to a crowd of misfits and oddities, cows and chickens. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a satirical illustration by

The Morning Visit: Caricature on the relations between aristocracy and the clergy
FLO4718228 The Morning Visit: Caricature on the relations between aristocracy and the clergy. Lord at his table writing with a quill pen surrounded by documents and charters

depiction of hypocrisy. A horned demon in holy robes preaches at a table while stealing gold from a fellow's purse
FLO4718189 depiction of hypocrisy. A horned demon in holy robes preaches at a table while stealing gold from a fellow's purse

Abbot Jean-Gaspard Deguerry (1797-1871), priest of Madeleine church in Paris, shot during the Commune in Paris
1711397 Abbot Jean-Gaspard Deguerry (1797-1871), priest of Madeleine church in Paris, shot during the Commune in Paris, photo by Pierre Petit; (add.info.: Abbot Jean-Gaspard Deguerry (1797-1871)

Johann Adam Schall von Bell (1591-1666) German jesuit, missionary in China, engraving
1741597 Johann Adam Schall von Bell (1591-1666) German jesuit, missionary in China, engraving; (add.info.: Johann Adam Schall von Bell (1591-1666) german jesuit, missionary in China, engraving).

Galileo getting reading for his trial, 1633 (engraving)
1732416 Galileo getting reading for his trial, 1633 (engraving); (add.info.: Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) Italian astronomer here he's going to be presented to Inquisition, 1633, engraving).

Miniature representing Pope Gregory IX, born Ugolino di Conti (1145-1241) with two cardinals
BEN5472517 Miniature representing Pope Gregory IX, born Ugolino di Conti (1145-1241) with two cardinals. Manuscript page 'Gregorius PP IX Decretalium libri Quinque, Cum Glosis', Book III

Gray four-eyed opossum and Linnaeus' mouse opossum
5855227 Gray four-eyed opossum and Linnaeus' mouse opossum; (add.info.: Gray four-eyed opossum, Didelphis opossum, and Linnaeus' mouse opossum, Marmosa murina)

Grey goshawk and peregrine falcon (?)
5855182 Grey goshawk and peregrine falcon (?); (add.info.: Grey goshawk, Accipiter novaehollandiae, and "dappled brown sparrowhawk," (variety of peregrine falcon, Falco peregrinus?)

Klipspringer, Oreotragus oreotragus, and roan antelope, Hippotragus equinus
5855160 Klipspringer, Oreotragus oreotragus, and roan antelope, Hippotragus equinus; (add.info.: Klipspringer, Oreotragus oreotragus, and roan antelope, Hippotragus equinus)

Spiny lobster, Panulirus homarus, and mantis shrimp, Squilla mantis
5855156 Spiny lobster, Panulirus homarus, and mantis shrimp, Squilla mantis; (add.info.: Spiny lobster, Panulirus homarus, and mantis shrimp, Squilla mantis)

King vulture, Sarcoramphus papa, and griffon vulture, Gyps fulvus
5855149 King vulture, Sarcoramphus papa, and griffon vulture, Gyps fulvus; (add.info.: King vulture, Sarcoramphus papa, and griffon vulture, Gyps fulvus)

medallions circa 1220-1230, Choir of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Bayeux
7134938 medallions circa 1220-1230, Choir of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Bayeux; Bayeux, Normandy, France; (add.info.: Cathedral of Our Lady of Bayeux the choir medallions around 1220-1230)

medallions circa 1220-1230, Choir of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Bayeux
7134937 medallions circa 1220-1230, Choir of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Bayeux; Bayeux, Normandy, France; (add.info.: Cathedral of Our Lady of Bayeux the choir medallions around 1220-1230)

Saint Nicholas Chapel, Cathedral of Our Lady of Bayeux
7134913 Saint Nicholas Chapel, Cathedral of Our Lady of Bayeux; Bayeux, Normandy, France; (add.info.: Cathedral of Our Lady of Bayeux Saint Nicholas chapel in the transept paintings retouched in)

Portrait of the monk 'Rocchettino'. Painting by Annibale Carracci known as Carrache (1560-1609)
BEN5470129 Portrait of the monk 'Rocchettino'. Painting by Annibale Carracci known as Carrache (1560-1609). Uffizi Museum, Florence by Carracci, Annibale (1560-1609); Galleria degli Uffizi

Scene in the court of a king. Miniature from Codex Vaticano Rossiano 379, 13th century
BEN5464576 Scene in the court of a king. Miniature from Codex Vaticano Rossiano 379, 13th century. Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana, Vatican City. rome; Photo © Raffaello Bencini.

Chimpanzee, Simia troglodytes, and moustached monkey, Cercopithecus cephus
5855185 Chimpanzee, Simia troglodytes, and moustached monkey, Cercopithecus cephus; (add.info.: Chimpanzee, Simia troglodytes, and moustached monkey, Cercopithecus cephus)

Fossil skeleton of an Anoplotherium commune, extinct genus of ungulates, Late Eocene to the earliest Oligocene
FLO4989390 Fossil skeleton of an Anoplotherium commune, extinct genus of ungulates, Late Eocene to the earliest Oligocene. Engraving by Massard after an illustration by J.G

Portrait of Camillo Siciliano di Rende (Monsignor di Rende) (1847-1897), Italian cardinal
JEB4839514 Portrait of Camillo Siciliano di Rende (Monsignor di Rende) (1847-1897), Italian cardinal. Photography late 19th century.; (add.info)

Portrait of Wulstan (or Wulfstan), second arch of York from 1002-1023. A copy of an 11th century manuscript
FLO4707477 Portrait of Wulstan (or Wulfstan), second arch of York from 1002-1023. A copy of an 11th century manuscript, dressed in his ordinary dress, sitting and studying a book in his office

Spain (19th c.). "To the Memory and Exploits of the D. Quijotes de la Mancha"
CUL4872357 Spain (19th c.). "To the Memory and Exploits of the D. Quijotes de la Mancha" (To the Memory and Exploits of the D. Quijotes de la Mancha). Engraving. SPAIN

The Mass of St. Gregoire I, called the Grand Book of Hours. 15th c. (18 x 13 cm). Gregory I The Great, Saint (540-604)
CUL4868362 The Mass of St. Gregoire I, called the Grand Book of Hours. 15th c. (18 x 13 cm). Gregory I The Great, Saint (540-604). Pope of the Catholic Church (590-604). Fol. 152v

Elevation of the Host - Elevation of the Sacred Host. Illustration on " Gospels of Paris to use of Charles
CUL4868216 Elevation of the Host - Elevation of the Sacred Host. Illustration on " Gospels of Paris to use of Charles, Duke of Angouleme." Early 16th century. English School

MORELOS Y PAVON, Jose Maria (1765-1815). Mexican revolutionary rebel leader. " Mexican costumes. Morelos cure
CUL4866625 MORELOS Y PAVON, Jose Maria (1765-1815). Mexican revolutionary rebel leader. " Mexican costumes. Morelos cure

Frere Jean des Entommeures or Cardinal Jean du Bellay (1492 or 1498-1560) - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes
JEB4935532 Frere Jean des Entommeures or Cardinal Jean du Bellay (1492 or 1498-1560) - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553)

Panurge or Cardinal of Lorraine (John III of Lorraine or Guise, 1498-1550)
JEB4933786 Panurge or Cardinal of Lorraine (John III of Lorraine or Guise, 1498-1550) - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553)

Imam of Turkey - Turkish iman in turban and long robes - Handcoloured woodcut by Vermorcke from " Mores
FLO4724168 Imam of Turkey - Turkish iman in turban and long robes - Handcoloured woodcut by Vermorcke from " Mores, Uses et Costumes de tous les Peuples du Monde, Asie," by Auguste Wahlen

Procession of the Fete Dieu, at the parish of Saint Germain l'Auxerrois, a priest defile under a dais
FLO4718588 Procession of the Fete Dieu, at the parish of Saint Germain l'Auxerrois, a priest defile under a dais, behind choir children waving the incensoirs - Eau forte d'une illustration de

Lawyer pouring wine into the nose of a drunken vicar. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy
FLO4718008 Lawyer pouring wine into the nose of a drunken vicar. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier) (1708-1786) from Human Passions Delineated

Saint Cosmas and Saint Damian. Ex voto, Spain, 1821 (oil on canvas)
3434367 Saint Cosmas and Saint Damian. Ex voto, Spain, 1821 (oil on canvas); (add.info.: Medecine. Coll. Part. Medicine. Pharmacy. Saint Cosmas and Saint Damian)

Chinese costumes: a guard in a tiger suit, a monk burning an offering, merchants negociating a deal, a walking barber
FLO4634272 Chinese costumes: a guard in a tiger suit, a monk burning an offering, merchants negociating a deal, a walking barber, and fishermen carrying their boat and fishing birds, circa 1800

Costumes of Indian peasants: a farmer with a rifle and a shield, a farmer with her baby and a monk in a saffron dress
FLO4634013 Costumes of Indian peasants: a farmer with a rifle and a shield, a farmer with her baby and a monk in a saffron dress, with her bowl of offerings

Scene of the festival of Isis, ancient Egypt: scene with priests, musicians
FLO4634775 Scene of the festival of Isis, ancient Egypt: scene with priests, musicians and dancers performing the ritual in front of the sacred fire

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem (Israel). Lithography for the book
FLO4633938 The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem (Israel). Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Asie" by Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsche

Costumes from Mexico: a travelling family carrying luggage and baby on their back and a high priest with his outfit
FLO4635625 Costumes from Mexico: a travelling family carrying luggage and baby on their back and a high priest with his outfit and sacrificial knife

An Aztec priest removes a man's heart in a ritual with an obsidian knife on a sacrificial stone
FLO4622145 An Aztec priest removes a man's heart in a ritual with an obsidian knife on a sacrificial stone and offers it to the god Huitzilopochtli. Several young acolytes hold down the victim

Costumes and vestments of the Egyptian priests. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio
FLO4620476 Costumes and vestments of the Egyptian priests. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert at a service in the Chapel Royal, St. James' Palace. Steel engraving by W
FLO4669595 Queen Victoria and Prince Albert at a service in the Chapel Royal, St. James' Palace. Steel engraving by W

Title page with a monk, a lady and a heraut, surmounted by an ecu. With portraits of the artists who inspired
FLO4672005 Title page with a monk, a lady and a heraut, surmounted by an ecu. With portraits of the artists who inspired the images of the collection: Hans Holbein (1497-1543)

The canon. Death holds his hourglass before him when he enters the cathedral
FLO4675891 The canon. Death holds his hourglass before him when he enters the cathedral. They are followed by a nobleman with a falcon on his fist, his jester or crazy, and a little boy

Design for a dagger sheath designed by Holbein. The characters are a young woman
FLO4675844 Design for a dagger sheath designed by Holbein. The characters are a young woman, a monk and a child who involuntarily accompany Death in the dance

Roman period in Great Britain (1st to 5th century): Romans Britto pretresses, one in ancient fashion
FLO4608415 Roman period in Great Britain (1st to 5th century): Romans Britto pretresses, one in ancient fashion, bare breasts and linen dress, the other in Roman tunic on a long petticoat

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"Pretre: A Fascinating Array of Wildlife Encounters" The Great Bustard, Otis tarda, stands tall and proud in its vulnerable status, reminding us of the importance of conservation efforts. Amidst the wilderness, the Raven (Corvus corax) and Magpie (Pica pica) engage in a playful dance, showcasing their intelligence and adaptability. Meet Jacky Lashtail, the Amphibolurus muricatus lizard with its unique tail that mesmerizes onlookers with its intricate patterns. The Amboina Sailfin Lizard (Hydrosaurus amboinensis) gracefully glides through water like a mythical creature from another world. In a battle for survival, the Honey Badger (Mellivora capensis) and Grison exhibit their fierce determination to thrive against all odds. Witness the majestic Sawfish or Carpenter Shark (Pristis pristis), an ancient species that roams our oceans with elegance and grace. Delve into underwater wonders as Norway Lobster and Shrimp create a vibrant tapestry beneath the sea surface - nature's hidden treasures. Behold the resplendent Green-throated Carib (Eulampis holosericeus). Its male adult form showcases nature's artistic prowess through vivid colors. From African savannas to South America's vast landscapes, Warthog Phacochoerus africanus captivates hearts with its endearing appearance. Enter into enchanting forests where Capuchinbirds' melodious calls echo through trees - Perissocephalus tricolor truly embodies nature's symphony. With vibrant plumage contrasting against blue skies, Great Kiskadee Pitangus sulphuratus brings joy wherever it flies alongside Asian counterparts.