Encounter Collection

Hegel & Napoleon
GEORG WILHELM FRIEDRICH HEGEL German philosopher depicted on the occasion of his encounter with the emperor Napoleon at Jena, 1806

Diver and Mermaid
A diver exploring a wrecked ship has an unexpected encounter

Noli Me Tangere, c1514. Artist: Titian
Noli Me Tangere, c1514. Saint Mary Magdalene encounters Christ after his resurrection. From the National Gallery, London

The Right Spirit by William Heath Robinson
Christmas is sure to be a success if one keeps smiling on all occasions. The right and seasonable way of behaving in an unexpected encounter

Battle of Adowa
The Battle of Adowa in which Meneliks Ethiopian forces defeated the Italians; Brigadier General Dabormidas troops encounter fierce resistance

European Bee-Eater
ROY-381-m European Bee Eater - Perched with a honey bee in its bill being approached by a Eurasian Hoopoe (Upupa epops) attempting to steal the bee Aragon - Pyrenees - Spain Merops apiaster Roy Glen

White Elephant Siam 19C
The white elephants of the kings of Siam (Thailand) are venerated by people who happen to encounter them

Jack London / Call of Wild
Bucks encounter with a frightened wolf

Hardy / Tess D urbervilles
Tesss first encounter with Alec D Urberville

UFO Book
Michel CARROUGES, Les Apparitions de Martiens The incident depicted is the October 1954 encounter between Marius Dewilde and aliens at Quarouble, France Date: 1954

Female Type / Cynical 1917
A cynical young woman, after an encounter: " The more I think about it, the more I feel that men are just big fools." Date: 1917

UFOs, artwork
UFOs. Computer artwork of flying saucer shaped UFOs (unidentified flying objects) flying through clouds

Alice in Wonderland, Alice and Cheshire Cat
Alice in Wonderland, Alice has a conversation with a Cheshire Cat. Date: early 20th century

Ufos / George Adamski
He meets Orthon, a Venusian, at Desert Center, California; the encounter is allegedly witnessed from a distance by his friends

The Frog and the Rat. circa 1900

Street Walkers, 1786. Artist: Benjamin Smith
Street Walkers, 1786. A fashionably dressed man walking from Old Bond Street into Piccadilly encountering a courtesan

Alice in Wonderland, Alice and Red Queen
Alice in Wonderland, Alice meets the Red Queen at the croquet game. Date: early 20th century

Native American Canoe
A Native American war party, accompanying a European, get the worst of an encounter with the enemy. Date: 17th century

The Surrender at Sedan, Franco-Prussian War
The Surrender at Sedan, 9 September 1870, during the Franco-Prussian War. 1870

Bredas surrender. At the end of the siege of Breda (during the Thirty Years
JLJ4612998 Bredas surrender. At the end of the siege of Breda (during the Thirty Years War): on 5 June 1625, Justin de Nassau (1559-1631) negotiated peace with Ambrogio Spinola Doria

Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) at the first performance of his opera L Incontro
XTD84131 Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) at the first performance of his opera L Incontro Improvviso in the Esterhazy theatre, 29th August 1775 (w/c on paper) by Travaglia

First World War - Blackout cartoon postcard
Hoping to see more of you - mindful of the blackout enforced in London during World War one, this couple look forward to getting a better view of each other when their paths next cross

Pilgrims Progress 9
Christian gives thanks after his encounter with Apollyon

Battle of Hastings
At Hastings, Harolds army - exhausted after fighting the Norsemen at Stamford Bridge - encounter the Normans, after their Channel crossing : victory goes to the invaders

Thibaut III of Champagne (1179-1201), Louis (died 1205), Count of Blois and Chartres
JLJ4600611 Thibaut III of Champagne (1179-1201), Louis (died 1205), Count of Blois and Chartres, and Baudouin IX of Flanders (or Baudouin VI of Hainaut)

Music cover, Puss! Puss! Puss! Comedy song waltz, words by Robert Hargreaves and Stanley J Damerell, music by Tolchard Evans. 1932

Friedrich Ii / Schulz
FRIEDRICH II der Grosse (the Great) King of Prussia A petitioner hands him a letter

Futuristic encounter with an octopus
A futuristic encounter with an octopus on the seabed. A man rescues a woman from its clutches

Julius Caesar and Ariovistus before the Battle of Vosges, 58 BC (engraving)
8626227 Julius Caesar and Ariovistus before the Battle of Vosges, 58 BC (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and come unto me, c1920 (stained glass)
8714198 But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and come unto me, c1920 (stained glass) by Mayer, Franz (1848-1926); (add.info.: Stained Glass built 1920s. Glass by Franz Mayer Germany)

Meeting between Frederic Barberossa (Federico Barbarossa) and Pope Alexander III (Alexander)
AIS5336026 Meeting between Frederic Barberossa (Federico Barbarossa) and Pope Alexander III (Alexander, Alessandro III) (1105-1181) at the Doge's Palace in Venice in 1177

An Idle Moment 1890 (Oil on canvas)
8766573 An Idle Moment 1890 (Oil on canvas) by Knight, Daniel Ridgway (1839-1924); 94.6x120.3 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art .

The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple. Strasbourg cathedral (stained glass)
8711584 The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple. Strasbourg cathedral (stained glass); (add.info.: Strasbourg Cathedral. Stained glass. The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple. Strasbourg)

Palm sunday. 14 th century. Strasbourg cathedral (stained glass)
8711384 Palm sunday. 14 th century. Strasbourg cathedral (stained glass); (add.info.: Strasbourg Cathedral. Stained glass. Entry of Christ into Jerusalem. Palm sunday. 14 th century. Strasbourg)

Alfred the Great and the pilgrim, 1871 (engraving)
8766933 Alfred the Great and the pilgrim, 1871 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred the Great and the pilgrim,Fac-simile of a painting by Benjamin West)

Landing at Mallicolo, 1774, c.1776 (oil on panel)
7295303 Landing at Mallicolo, 1774, c.1776 (oil on panel) by Hodges, William (1744-97); 24.1x47 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Cession of the District of Matavai in the island of Otaheite (Tahiti) to Captain James Wilson
7295686 The Cession of the District of Matavai in the island of Otaheite (Tahiti) to Captain James Wilson, 1798-99 (oil on canvas) by Smirke

Plates of Captain Cook Voyages, Volume I Interview between Commodore Byron and the Patagonians
7295522 Plates of Captain Cook Voyages, Volume I Interview between Commodore Byron and the Patagonians, 18th century (engraving); National Maritime Museum, London

The Visitation. Auxerre cathedral (stained glass)
8711265 The Visitation. Auxerre cathedral (stained glass); (add.info.: Auxerre Cathedral. Stained glass. The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary is the visit of Mary with Elizabeth as recorded in)

The Love Books of Ovid: The unforeseen encounter of some passionate lovers (colour litho)
5224213 The Love Books of Ovid: The unforeseen encounter of some passionate lovers (colour litho) by Bosschere, Jean de (1878-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

First communication with the Natives of Prince Regents Bay, 1819 (aquatint)
7295570 First communication with the Natives of Prince Regents Bay, 1819 (aquatint) by Sackhouse, John (1797-1819); 29.2x42.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

King Albert I and Field Marshal Ferdinand Foch in Flanders during the First World War, Belgium, 1914-18 (b/w photo)
UIG5415714 King Albert I and Field Marshal Ferdinand Foch in Flanders during the First World War, Belgium, 1914-18 (b/w photo); UIG.

The story of Saint John the Baptist: The Visitation. Fresco by Domenico Ghirlandaio (1449-1494), 1490
BEN5462524 The story of Saint John the Baptist: The Visitation. Fresco by Domenico Ghirlandaio (1449-1494), 1490. Capella Maggiore, Santa Maria Novella Church, Florence

The Yeomen of the Guard setting out to inspect the vaults at the Houses of Parliament prior to the meeting of
8621947 The Yeomen of the Guard setting out to inspect the vaults at the Houses of Parliament prior to the meeting of Parliament (b/w photo) by Stone, J

Cromwell and Fox meeting (engraving)
8641270 Cromwell and Fox meeting (engraving) by Williams, Samuel (1788-1853); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cromwell and Fox meeting)

Tsar Nicholas II receiving a delegation of workers after riots in St Petersburg, 1905 (litho)
8655541 Tsar Nicholas II receiving a delegation of workers after riots in St Petersburg, 1905 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Strafford delivering up his Sword in the House of Commons, 1641 (litho)
8661384 Strafford delivering up his Sword in the House of Commons, 1641 (litho) by McCormick, Arthur David (1860-1943) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Grand Canal (litho)
8661050 The Grand Canal (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Grand Canal)

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"Encounter: A Journey through Time and Imagination" In the realm of philosophy, Hegel and Napoleon's encounter shaped history's course, as their ideas clashed like titans on the battlefield of ideologies. Beneath the azure waves, a diver's heart skipped a beat when he encountered a mesmerizing mermaid, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy. Titian's masterpiece "Noli Me Tangere" captures an intense encounter between Mary Magdalene and Jesus Christ, evoking profound emotions that transcend time itself. Within William Heath Robinson's whimsical illustration "The Right Spirit, " we witness an enchanting encounter with fantastical creatures that ignite our imagination to soar beyond limits. Mysterious sightings of UFOs and tales of abductions in Allagash leave us pondering whether extraterrestrial they are mere figments or glimpses into another dimension. A majestic white elephant from 19th-century Siam became an emblematic symbol when it encountered foreign lands, captivating hearts with its rarity and grace. The Battle of Adowa marked Ethiopia's triumphant resistance against Italian colonization—an extraordinary encounter where courage defied all odds for freedom. With vibrant plumage adorning its wings, the European Bee-Eater enchants nature lovers during their chance encounters while soaring across sunlit meadows. Jack London's iconic novel "Call of the Wild" takes readers on a thrilling journey where man encounters his primal instincts amidst Alaska’s unforgiving wilderness. Thomas Hardy masterfully portrays Tess D'Urbervilles' tragic tale—a young woman encountering societal prejudices that shape her destiny in Victorian England. Delve into uncharted territories with thought-provoking UFO books—where skeptics meet believers—and explore humanity’s fascination with otherworldly encounters. Alice ventured down the rabbit hole only to find herself face-to-face with enigmatic characters like Cheshire Cat—an unforgettable encounter filled with riddles and wonder.