Cope Collection

Charles I and Speaker Lenthall, c1850, (1947). Creator: Unknown
Charles I and Speaker Lenthall, c1850, (1947). On 4 January 1642, King Charles I (1600-1649, standing, in hat) entered the House of Commons to arrest five Members of Parliament for high treason

Blackheath Rugby Team: Latter, Carpmael, Stokes, Lohden, Spurling, Tarbutt, Dixon, Rigby, Finlinson, De Winton, Fegan, Maud, Thomson, Harris, Maturin, Cope, Cattell, Wilson. 1890s

The Yarmouth One Design Greywing, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The Yarmouth One Design Greywing, 1922. The Yarmouth One Design class was established at the Solent Yacht Club in 1910, on the instigation of Sir Arthur Cope, RA

Maiden Meditation, 1847, (c1915). Artist: Charles West Cope
Maiden Meditation, 1847, (c1915). Held by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]

The General Strike - Government leaders
Government leaders during the General Strike: Ministers and Commissioners. 1. Chief Civil Commissioner: Sir W. Mitchell-Thomson, 2. Principal Chief Assistant Commissioner, Mr. A. B. Lowry, 3

BATTLE OF PRESTOPANS
A plan of the Battle of Prestonpans, part of the Jacobite Rebellion, between 2300 Royal troops under Sir John Cope and a slightly superior force of Jacobites. Date: 21 September 1745

Pilgrim Fathers, members of English Separatist Church sect of Puritans, leaving Delft Haven on their voyage to America
531422 Pilgrim Fathers, members of English Separatist Church sect of Puritans, leaving Delft Haven on their voyage to America July 1620

Ms Laur. Strozzi 174 f.5v Portrait of Pope Boniface VIII (c.1235-1303)
BEN85057 Ms Laur. Strozzi 174 f.5v Portrait of Pope Boniface VIII (c.1235-1303); Biblioteca Medicea-Laurenziana, Florence, Italy; Photo © Raffaello Bencini.

Endless waves
Jef Van den Houte

Dark Gold
Jeroen van de Wiel

Dean of Westminster, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Dean of Westminster, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

Bishop of London, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Bishop of London, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

Archbishop of York, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Archbishop of York, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

Archbishop of Canterbury, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Archbishop of Canterbury, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

Portrait of a young religious wearing vestments for celebrating mass. He is leaning on a chair, next to him is a small table with a cachepot. Date of Photograph:1900-1910 ca

Panel and predella painted by Pietro Lorenzetti with the Madonna and Child between Saint Nicholas and the prophet Elia, and Stories of the carmelite order

Painting by Bernardo Fungai with the Madonna and Child enthroned and Saints. The work is in the Pinacoteca Nazionale in Siena Siena Painting Late Renaissance, Renaissance

Painting by Sano di Pietro of the Madonna entrusting Siena to the care of Pope Callixtus III. The work is in the Pinacoteca Nazionale in Siena Siena Painting Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Sant'Egidio or Saint Giles; miniature by Bartolomeo di Fruosino. Museum of S. Marco, Florence Illumination Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Mosaics from the sepulchral chapel of Pope PioIX, San Lorenzo Fuori le Mura Basilica, Rome Rome Basilica of San Lorenzo fuori le Mura, Chapel of Pio IX Mosaic Arts and handicrafts of XIX century

Glazed terracotta bust of St. Linus, attributed to Andrea della Robbia and located in the Museo Diocesano di Arte Sacra in Volterra Volterra Cathedral, interior Bust

Statue of Saint Gregory. Sculpture by Michelangelo located on the Piccolomini Altar in Siena's Cathedral. Siena Cathedral Statue Late Renaissance, Renaissance

Statue of Saint Pius. Sculpture by Michelangelo located on the Piccolomini Altar in Siena's Cathedral. Siena Cathedral Statue Late Renaissance, Renaissance

Bust of Pope Leo X Italy Bust Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1890 ca.. Date of Artwork:XVI sec

Statue of Pius VI, work by Augustine Penna, Basilica of San Pietro, Rome. Rome Basilica of San Pietro Sculpture Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Waist shot bust of Pope Benedict XII, surrounded by memorial tablets. The portrait of the Pope is by the sculptor Paolo da Siena. Vatican Grottoes, Vatican Cities

Detail of the decoration of the sepulchre of Clemente VIII in the Paolina Chapel in S. Maria Maggiore, Rome, depicting the coronation of the pope

Monument to Clemente IX, work by Carlo Rainaldi in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome. The statue of the Pope, in the center, is by Domenico Guidi, Faith, at right

Homage of the priests to the pontiff, mosaic by Ludovico Seitz in the Funerary Chapel of Pious IX in S. Lorenzo fuori le Mura, Rome. Rome Basilica di S

Pope Pius XII, Eugenio Pacelli elected pope the 2nd of March 1939. Date of Photograph:1939-1940

Bust of San Zanobi. Sculpted work by Andrea Arditi, located in the Church of Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence. Florence Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore Bust Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe

Monument to Pius VIII, Basilica of St. Peter in the Vatican. Work by Pietro Tenerani, which surmounts the entrance to the sacristy. State of the Vatican City Basilica of St

Study for a bishop on horseback. Drawing by Velasquez, in the British Museum in London Great Britain London, British Museum Drawing Classicism of XVII century, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

Detail of the Miracle of the Snow. Mosaic of the gallery of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome. Work by Filippo Rusuti

Detail of the decoration of the sepulchre of Paul V in the Paolina Chapel in S. Maria Maggiore, Rome, depicting the coronation of the pope

Statue of Pope Paul V. Work by Paolo Sanquirico. Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome. Rome Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore Statue Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Funerary monument of Cardinal Niccol Forteguerri: detail of the Cardinal's figure. Made by Mino da Fiesole and preserved in the Basilica of Santa Cecilia in Trastevere

Colossal statue of St. Augustine. Bronze work attributed to Bernini in the Basilica of San Pietro, Rome. Rome Basilica of San Pietro Sculpture Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Waist bust of Bonifacio VIII, sculpture by Arnolfo di Cambio in the Vatican Grottoes. State of the Vatican City Sacred Vatican Grottoes Statue Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe

Statue of Gregorio XIII, by Pietro Paolo Olivieri collocated in the Church of S.Maria in Aracoeli, Rome. Rome Church of S.Maria in Aracoeli Statue Late Renaissance, Renaissance

Wooden tarsia with St. Zanobi and his disciples, in the Sacristy of Masses, in the Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence

San Petronio, marble, Jacopo Della Quercia (1374-1438), lunette of the Porta Magna of the Basilica of San Petronio, Bologna Bologna Basilica of S

Bust of Urban VIII. Work in bronze by Bernini in Spoleto Cathedral Spoleto Cathedral Bust Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Ballot box for the election of officials; perugian work of art in the National Gallery of Umbria, Perugia Perugia National Gallery of Umbria Casket Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Statue of St. Romulus, polychrome terra cotta by Giovanni della Robbia, located above the middle door of the Cathedral of Fiesole Fiesole Cathedral Statue High Renaissance, Renaissance

Reredos of Saint Anselmo in the middle of other saints: opera in the Robbia style and preserved in the Mueso del Duomo of Empoli Empoli Museo del Duomo High Relief Renaissance

Banner of St. Ambrose, Milan. Castello Sforzesco, Milan. Milan Sforzesco Castle Standard Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

St Silvester baptizes Constantine: historiated initial from the Choir Book preserved in the Piccolomini Library in Siena Siena Cathedral, Piccolomini Library Illumination Early Renaissance

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"Coping with History: From Charles I to the Albion Printing Press" In this captivating collection of images, we are transported through time and witness various individuals and events that exemplify the human ability to cope with challenges. Firstly, we encounter a powerful depiction of Charles I and Speaker Lenthall during a crucial moment in history around 1850. Their resolute expressions hint at their determination to navigate through turbulent times. Moving forward, we find ourselves amidst the Blackheath Rugby Team, united in their pursuit of victory on the field. Their camaraderie serves as a reminder that together, we can overcome any obstacle. The Yarmouth One Design Greywing from 1922 showcases the ingenuity and craftsmanship of Kirk & Sons of Cowes. This vessel represents resilience in the face of adversity as it sails against rough waters. Maiden Meditation by Charles West Cope transports us into a serene scene from 1847. Amidst chaos and uncertainty (c1915), this artwork reminds us that finding solace within ourselves is essential for coping with life's trials. The Government leaders depicted during The General Strike symbolize strength under pressure as they grapple with societal unrest. Their actions demonstrate how leadership can help societies cope during challenging times. We then delve into history further back to witness the epic Battle of Prestopans unfold before our eyes. This battle illustrates humanity's indomitable spirit when faced with conflict – an enduring testament to our capacity for resilience. A glimpse into pigeon fancier culture from early 1900s reveals an unexpected but fascinating example of coping mechanisms adopted by enthusiasts who found solace in nurturing these remarkable creatures. Saint Blaise of Sebaste (3rd-4th centuries) emerges next, embodying perseverance amidst persecution. His unwavering faith inspires us all to endure hardships while remaining true to our beliefs.