Torches Collection (page 6)

Catching a white elephant in Siam, illustration from Le Petit Journal
XIR346344 Catching a white elephant in Siam, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 10th September 1911 (colour litho) by French School

New Brunswick, Stripping or Barking a Tree for Torches, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

Indians Making Torches, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

The parricide A sketch of modern patriotism, en sanguine engraving, a woman wearing a feathered headdress, representing America, stepping on Britannias broken spear and shield

The Revellers, illustration from The Fair Maid of Perth by Sir Walter Scott
KW284708 The Revellers, illustration from The Fair Maid of Perth by Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) published 1845 (litho) by Cruikshank

Pope Martin V gives Sigismund the symbolic gift of the Golden Rose at the Council of Constance
XCF290929 Pope Martin V gives Sigismund the symbolic gift of the Golden Rose at the Council of Constance, from Chronik des Konzils von Konstanz (pen & ink on paper) by Richental

The Florentine delegates celebrate the feast of St
XCF290928 The Florentine delegates celebrate the feast of St. John, their patron saint, at the Council of Constance, from Chronik des Konzils von Konstanz (pen & ink on paper) by Richental

Main sewer from the Strasbourg Station to the Seine. Official visit of the Minister of Interior
XIR253240 Main sewer from the Strasbourg Station to the Seine. Official visit of the Minister of Interior, General Charles Marie Esprit Espinasse (1815-59) April 1858 (engraving) (b/w photo)

Christ before Caiaphas, Anonymous, 1597 - 1667

The Burning of the Remains of Martin Bucer (1491-1551) and Paul Fagius (1504-49)
XJF105820 The Burning of the Remains of Martin Bucer (1491-1551) and Paul Fagius (1504-49) on Market Hill in Cambridge in 1557

Saint Barbara as martyr, Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert, 1596 - 1659

Saint Barbara with palm and sword, Boetius Adamsz. Bolswert, Abraham Bloemaert, 1610 - 1614

Veneration of Mary with the Christ Child with St. Catherine of Alexandria and Barbara H, Raphael Sadeler (I), 1591

Cartouche flanked by an eagle and a peacock, Pieter van Lisebetten, Cornelis Galle, 1654 - 1678

Saint Barbara, Theodoor Galle, 1581 - 1633

H. Stanislaus Kostka, Hieronymus Wierix, 1563 - before 1619

Samson puts the wheat fields of the Philistines in fire, Cornelis Massijs, 1562

Allegory on the occasion of the marriage of Jacob Alewijn Ghijzen and Perina Vorsterman, Bernard Picart, 1719

Kurikaradani Acg[k]assen zu, The great battle at Kurikara Valley. Katsukawa, Shuntei, 1770-1820, artist, [181-], 1 print (3 sheets) : woodcut, color; 37.1 x 25.4 cm (left panel)

Falstaff at Hernes Oak, from The Merry Wives of Windsor, Act V
Falstaff at Hernes Oak, from " The Merry Wives of Windsor, " Act V, Scene v Falstaff at Hernes Oak, from The Merry Wives of Windsor, V, v Signed and dated in brown paint

Diver and Blackfinned anemonefish or Maldives anemonefish (Amphiprion nigripes), Indian Ocean, Maldives

Diver and Fluted Giant Clam (Tridacna squamosa), Indian Ocean, Maldives

Diver and Table Coral with Green Chromis (Chromis viridis), Indian Ocean, Maldives

Lettuce coral (Turbinaria mesenterina) and diver, Indian Ocean, Maldives

5000 torches were carried in procession at Lewes, Sussex, during the November fifth bonfire celebrations. Picture shows:The start of the Commercial Square Bonfire Procession

Picture No. 10750376
Divers with torches Date:

Album of Ragamala. Dipaka (light) Raga: On a terrace lit by torches, a lover listens to music played by his love. 19th century Indian miniature, Rajasthan School with Mughul influence

Aquaplaning By Fiery Night
Spring Lake Beach, New Jersey: June 7, 1938. Riders of the skidding planes light up the sky as they ride their aquaplanes under the illumination of fiery torches

The Parricide A Sketch Of Modern Patriotism, En Sanguine Engraving, A Woman Wearing A Feathered Headdress, Representing America, Stepping On Britannias Broken Spear And Shield

Indians Making Torches, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

New Brunswick, Stripping or Barking a Tree for Torches, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

Tourist being driven in game drive vehicle by ranger with torch on night drive, Kruger N. P
Tourist being driven in game drive vehicle by ranger with torch on night drive, Kruger N.P. Transvaal, South Africa, June

Terracotta torch lamp C016 / 2796
Roman Terracotta torch lamps 1st-2nd century CE

Roman Husband & Wife
" The wife & husband equally conspire, To work by night & rake the winter fire; He sharpens torches in the glim ring room

Small windup clockwork dual band radio with with in torchlight and battery options UK
MAB-1264 Small windup clockwork dual band radio with torchlight and battery options UK Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Hearse of Duke of Wellington passing Deal Castle
The hearse and remains of the Duke of Wellington passing Deal Castle in Kent, as the body of the great statesman and soldier is moved from lying in state at Walmer Castle, his residence

Researchers exploring desert during night survey, Socotra, Yemen, march

Lobed Argiope (Argiope lobata) adult female, in web at night, with researcher observing, Corsica, France

Optical communication

A London Fog, 1847
Engraving showing a street scene in London, on a particularly foggy day, 1847. This image shows several people carrying burning torches to try to find their way through the gloom. Date: 2 January 1847

Fog in the Streets of London, 1867
Engraving showing a street scene during a heavy fog in London, January 1867. This image shows a large number of pedestrians, some of them carrying torches to light their way

A November Fog in London, 1872
Engraving showing a street scene during a foggy day in London, November 1872. Several people are shown carrying burning torches to light their way

ROMEs CATACOMBS / C. 1870
The entrance to the catacombs of Saint Pretextat, Rome

Gulliver Transported
Gulliver is transported by the Lilliputians: " We rested at night with 500 guards on each side of me, half with torches, & half with bows & arrows."

Fir-Twig Used as Torch
In Sweden, twigs from fir trees are used as torches which they carry in their mouths

Torchlight procession during school protest in 2007 in Campo San Geremia, Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe

A Diver observing a Giant sea fan (Annella mollis) and the Glass fish (Parapriacanthus ransonneti)
Mark Doherty / SpecialistStock

Scuba diver underwater, Prata river, Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil (rr)
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

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"From Bonfires to Christmas Cheer: The Fascinating World of Torches" Burning crosses illuminate the night sky at the annual bonfire night parade held in Lewes, East Sussex. Santa Claus brings warmth and joy as he stands beside a crackling yule log, creating a cozy Christmas scene. A participant in the vibrant annual bonfire night parade held in Lewes proudly carries a torch, adding to the spectacle. During the First World War blackout, cartoon postcards humorously depict how they were used to navigate through darkness. Explore Kenya's breathtaking Lake Turkana and witness the mesmerizing Eliye Springs glowing under torchlight. Embark on an adventurous Torch Ride through Greece with Liebig, immersing yourself in ancient history and stunning landscapes. The Stuart Monument, designed between 1817-1819 by Italian Neoclassical architects, shines majestically under torchlight. Witness Caesar's pyre come alive as depicted by Houbraeken's artistry - flames dancing around this historical event. Descend into Rome's catacombs where flickering torches reveal centuries-old secrets buried beneath the city streets. Experience hunting traditions at Balmoral during the 19th century; hunters wielding flaming torches guide their way through rugged terrains. Discover Tipu Sultan's body amidst the Siege of Seringapatam in India on May 4th, 1799 - illuminated by brave souls carrying torches Watch in awe as Miss Arizona showcases her incredible talent for tomahawk juggling using fiery torches. In various settings and eras across continents, these captivating glimpses into history remind us of how they have played a significant role – from igniting celebrations to guiding paths or uncovering hidden truths – they continue to light our way throughout time.