Narrative Collection

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLaren
King Arthur welcomes the Green Knight into the Banqueting Hall and invites him to dismount and eat with the company. Everyone is amazed to see the unexpected visitor

Dante Alighieri, Italian poet, sees his beloved Beatrice
Dante Alighieri, Italian poet, best known for his long narrative poem, the Divine Comedy, sees his beloved Beatrice Portinari on the Lung Arno, Florence

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLaren
The Green Knight rides over the bridge into Camelot Castle on New Years Day. He will set King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table a special challenge

Reproduction of The Creation, from the Sarajevo Haggadah (colour litho)
BLP398307 Reproduction of The Creation, from the Sarajevo Haggadah (colour litho) by Spanish School, (14th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLaren
Sir Gawain takes up the challenge. As instructed by the Green Knight, he swings the battleaxe and cuts off the Green Knights head. The head falls off and rolls towards the banqueting guests

Odysseus returns to his wife Penelope
Odysseus returns to his wife, Penelope, and his dog, Argos

Dante Alighieri, Italian poet, best known for his long narrative poem, the Divine Comedy

Odysseus returns to his wife, Penelope

Dante Alighieri, Italian poet, best known for his long narrative poem, the Divine Comedy

Robinson Crusoe title page from "The Life
3614714 A Robinson CrusoeA title page from A" The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, or York, MarinerA" by Daniel Defoe, published in 1719 by English School

Title page from "The Farther Adventures of Robinson Crusoe
3614713 Title page from A" The Farther Adventures of Robinson Crusoe; Being the Second and Last Part of His Life, And of the Strange Surprising Accounts of his Travels Round three Parts of

The Tabernacle and its priests (tempera on plaster)
BLP397886 The Tabernacle and its priests (tempera on plaster) by Jewish School, (2nd century); Dura-Europos Synagogue, National Museum of Damascus, Syria; Photo eZev Radovan; out of copyright

Little girl at a window -- No Walk Today
A little Victorian girl stands at a window, watching the rain -- a black and white reproduction of a painting by Sophie Anderson entitled No Walk Today

The Ancient Mariner
5307270 The Ancient Mariner.; (add.info.: Engraving from the poem The Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. A reluctant wedding-guest is waylaid by the Ancient Mariner who is determined to tell)

Coventry Patmore, 19th century (engraving)
3733734 Coventry Patmore, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Engraved portrait of Coventry Patmore (1823-1896) an English poet and critic. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

And so she pines, and so she died forlorn, imploring for her Basil to the last, Illustration to the poem Isabbela
3502843 And so she pines, and so she died forlorn, imploring for her Basil to the last, Illustration to the poem Isabbela, or The Pot of Basil by John Keats, from Poems of Keats

Jules VERNE, 'Stayed seven or eight hours in observation' (engraving)
6202925 Jules VERNE, 'Stayed seven or eight hours in observation' (engraving); (add.info.: Jules VERNE (February 8, 1828-March 24)

The three routes to eternity. 19th century French allegorical woodcut
5306230 The three routes to eternity. 19th century French allegorical woodcut; Universal History Archive/UIG.

The animals entering Noah's Ark, from the Book of Genesis, Old Testament
3039812 The animals entering Noah's Ark, from the Book of Genesis, Old Testament. From The Children's Bible, published c. 1883; Private Collection.

While her robes flaunted with daffodils, Illustration to the poem Lamia by John Keats, from Poems of Keats, pub.c.1910
3502841 While her robes flaunted with daffodils, Illustration to the poem Lamia by John Keats, from Poems of Keats, pub.c.1910; (add.info.: While her robes flaunted with daffodils)

Edward Matthew Ward, 1816 - 1879. English Victorian narrative painter. From The Magazine of Art published1878
3058477 Edward Matthew Ward, 1816 - 1879. English Victorian narrative painter. From The Magazine of Art published1878; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

The Final Judgement. 19th century French allegorical woodcut
5306231 The Final Judgement. 19th century French allegorical woodcut; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Fuegians at Woollya, with the expedition's camp in the background, 1833
539810 Fuegians at Woollya, with the expedition's camp in the background, 1833; (add.info.: From Robert Fitzroy Narrative of the Surveying Voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle)

Jemmy Button, the Fuegian 'adopted' by the expedition, as he appeared in 1833
539825 Jemmy Button, the Fuegian 'adopted' by the expedition, as he appeared in 1833.; (add.info.: From Robert Fitzroy Narrative of the Surveying Voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure)

A Serbian Fairy Tale: The Episode of the Snake (w/c on paper)
PNH351972 A Serbian Fairy Tale: The Episode of the Snake (w/c on paper) by Dulac, Edmund (1882-1953); 33x22.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Peter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London.

HMS Beagle' laid ashore: River Santa Cruz, 1839 (engraving)
533508 HMS Beagle' laid ashore: River Santa Cruz, 1839 (engraving); (add.info.: HMS Beagle' laid ashore: River Santa Cruz)

Fresco on the left wall in the Church of Saint John the Precursor, Yaroslavl, 1911.

Pictures from the 1603 Gospel, vestry of the Ipatievsky Monastery. Kostroma, 1911.

Burning
Magdalena Russocka

Winter
Magdalena Russocka

Fall
Magdalena Russocka

Far North
Magdalena Russocka

Wedding day
Magdalena Russocka

Wedding day
Magdalena Russocka

Wedding day
Magdalena Russocka

Slipping through time
Sofia Sitnikiene

Joanna
Magdalena Russocka

Joanna
Magdalena Russocka

Woman Selling Vegetables, 1825-1845. Creator: Lambertus Johannes Hansen
Woman Selling Vegetables, 1825-1845

The Myth of Io, c1490. Creator: Bartolomeo di Giovanni
The Myth of Io, c1490. As told by the Roman poet Ovid (43 BCE-17 CE) in his "Metamorphoses, " the beautiful nymph Io was seduced by Jupiter, king of the gods

The Circumcision, 1594. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
The Circumcision, 1594. From The Life of the Virgin, pl. 4

Queen of Sheba and King Solomon conceiving King Menelik I, 20th Century. Creator: Unknown
Queen of Sheba and King Solomon conceiving King Menelik I, 20th Century

Scenes from the Life of Krishna, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of the Lord), c1775. Creator: Unknown
Scenes from the Life of Krishna, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of the Lord), c1775

Triptych with Mary and Her Son, Archangels, Scenes from Life of Christ and Saints, early 16th cent. Creator: Unknown
Triptych with Mary and Her Son, Archangels, Scenes from Life of Christ and Saints, early 16th century. This triptych (three-paneled icon) is distinguished by its somber colours, linear patterns

Narrative Scroll: Vessantara Jataka, 1st half 20th century. Creator: Unknown
Narrative Scroll: Vessantara Jataka, 1st half 20th century

Krishna Receives the Sacred Thread and Returns his Preceptor Sandipani's Son... c1640. Creator: Unknown
Krishna Receives the Sacred Thread and Returns his Preceptor Sandipani's Son, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of the Lord), c1640

Episodes in the Panchavati Forest, Folio from a Ramayana (Adventures of Rama), between 1775 and 1800 Creator: Unknown
Episodes in the Panchavati Forest, Folio from a Ramayana (Adventures of Rama), between 1775 and 1800

Buddha Shakyamuni and Narrative Scenes, 18th century. Creator: Anon
Buddha Shakyamuni and Narrative Scenes, 18th century

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"Narrative: A Journey through Time and Imagination" Step into the enchanting world of narrative, where tales from different eras intertwine to captivate our hearts and minds. From the medieval epic "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" by William McLaren, we witness Sir Gawain's valiant quest for honor and his encounter with a mysterious green knight. In Dante Alighieri's poetic masterpiece, we find ourselves alongside the Italian poet as he gazes upon his beloved Beatrice, an ethereal muse who inspires him to explore love, spirituality, and redemption in "The Divine Comedy. " Transporting us back to Arthurian legend once more is McLaren's depiction of Odysseus' triumphant return to his faithful wife Penelope after years of trials in Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey. " Their reunion symbolizes enduring love amidst adversity. As we delve deeper into history, a reproduction of "The Creation" from the Sarajevo Haggadah reminds us of ancient religious narratives that shape our understanding of faith and humanity. The intricate details painted on this lithograph invite contemplation about our origins and purpose. Moving forward in time yet again, a tempera painting depicting priests within the Tabernacle evokes biblical stories that have shaped cultures across centuries. These narratives carry profound lessons about devotion, sacrifice, and divine guidance. Amidst these grand tales lies a tender moment captured by an artist in "Little girl at a window - No Walk Today. " This simple scene speaks volumes about childhood innocence and imagination—a narrative unfolding within every child's heart. Finally, Robinson Crusoe emerges from Daniel Defoe's iconic novel titled simply "The Life, " reminding us how individual they can inspire resilience against isolation. Crusoe navigates uncharted territories both physically and emotionally while teaching us valuable lessons about survival against all odds, and are not mere stories; they are windows into worlds both real and imagined.