Narrative Collection (page 18)

Map of Oporto, Narrative of the expedition to Portugal in 1832, under the orders of his Imperial Majesty Dom Pedro, Duke of Braganza, 19th century engraving

Map, Narrative of an Expedition to the source of St. Peters River, Lake Winnepeck, Lake of the Woods, etc. performed by order of the Secretary of War under the command of S. H

A Voyage to Africa, including a narrative of an embassy to one of the interior Kingdoms in the year 1820, with remarks on the course and termination of the Niger

The Virgin and Child with Legendary Scenes (tempera on panel with gold)
XCF285123 The Virgin and Child with Legendary Scenes (tempera on panel with gold) by Italian School, (14th century); National Gallery, London, UK; Italian, out of copyright

Roderick Dhu and a Clansman, 1810, from Lady of the Lake by Walter Scott
XJF277657 Roderick Dhu and a Clansman, 1810, from Lady of the Lake by Walter Scott (1771-1832) (engraving) by Westall, Richard (1765-1836) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Joseph receives his Brothers, c. 1515 (oil on wood)
XCF286449 Joseph receives his Brothers, c. 1515 (oil on wood) by Bacchiacca, Francesco Ubertini, Il (1494-1557); 36.3x142.8 cm; National Gallery, London

Sorgheloos Carrying a Sheaf, 1541 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF271070 Sorgheloos Carrying a Sheaf, 1541 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Dutch School, (16th century); Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

Benvenuto Cellini, illustration from the Memoirs of Benvenuto Cellini, a Florentine
KW270853 Benvenuto Cellini, illustration from the Memoirs of Benvenuto Cellini, a Florentine Artist translated by by T. Roscoe in 1847, engraved by Hinchcliff (engraving) by Vasari

Ellen Douglas showing the ring, from Lady of the Lake by Walter Scott
XJF277652 Ellen Douglas showing the ring, from Lady of the Lake by Walter Scott (1771-1832) (b/w photo) by Westall, Richard (1765-1836) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Park resting in a native hut during his travels, 1816 (engraving)
XJF2639749 Park resting in a native hut during his travels, 1816 (engraving) by Park, Mungo (1771-1806) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Travels in the Interior of Africa)

The Death of Mungo Park, 1806 (engraving)
XJF2639747 The Death of Mungo Park, 1806 (engraving) by Corbould, Henry (1787-1844) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frontispiece to Travels in the Interior of Africa, in the years 1795)

View of Kamalia village from Travels in the interior districts of Africa
XJF2639746 View of Kamalia village from Travels in the interior districts of Africa, 1799 (engraving) by Park, Mungo (1771-1806) (after); Private Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

A New Play called Canterburie, 1641 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF250709 A New Play called Canterburie, 1641 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Laud)

Les Lavandieres de la Nuit (The Washerwomen of the Night) c. 1861 (oil on canvas)
XIR157705 Les Lavandieres de la Nuit (The Washerwomen of the Night) c.1861 (oil on canvas) by Dargent, Jean Edouard (Yan) (1824-99); 73x49 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Quimper

St. George (oil on panel)
XKH141621 St. George (oil on panel) by Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553); 60.5x40.5 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Saint Alexius (oil & gold on panel)
BAL1194641 Saint Alexius (oil & gold on panel) by Dionysius, (c.1440-p.1503) (and workshop); Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; (add.info)

The Pool of Bethesda Signed and dated, lower right: R. B. 1877, Robert Bateman
The Pool of Bethesda Signed and dated, lower right: " R. B. 1877", Robert Bateman, ca. 1841-1889, British

Plate from An Exact and Authentic Narrative of M Blanchard
Plate from An Exact and Authentic Narrative of M. Blanchards Third Aerial Voyage, from Rouen in Normandy, on the 18th July, 1784 Accompanied by M. Boby, published in London in 1784

Jemmy Button, the Fuegian adopted by the expedition, as he appeared in 1834 after his return to his tribe. From Robert Fitzroy Narrative of the Surveying Voyages of His Majestys Ships Adventure

A Patagonian. From William Parker King Narrative of the Surveying Voyages of His Majestys Ships Adventure and Beagle Vol.I, London 1839. Charles Darwin was the naturalist on this expedition

Roman cavalry crossing a wooden bridge: from Trajans column. Erected by emperor Trajan 106-113 and carved in low relief with narrative of his two campaigns in Dacia. Now topped with statue of St Peter

Roman legionary on sentry duty, from Trajans column. Erected by emperor Trajan 106-113 and carved in low relief with narrative of his two campaigns in Dacia. Now topped with statue of St Peter

Patagonians at Gregory Bay. From Robert Fitzroy Narrative of the Surveying Voyages of His Majestys Ships Adventure and Beagle Vol II, London 1839

Henry VII (1457-1509) King of England and Ireland from 1485. First Tudor monarch. King at Tower of London greeting a guest, looking out of a window, signing a document in the White Tower

Trajans column, Rome. Erected by emperor Trajan 106-113 and carved in low relief with narrative of his two campaigns in Dacia. Now topped with statue of St Peter

Fuegians at Woollya, with the expeditions camp in the background. From Robert Fitzroy Narrative of the Surveying Voyages of His Majestys Ships Adventure and Beagle, Vol. II, London, 1839

The Story of Theseus, showing Theseus killing the Minotaur at the centre of the labyrinth. On left, Ariadne gives Theseus ball of thread so he can find his way out of labyrinth

York Minster, a Fuegian adopted by the expedition, as he appeared in 1833. From Robert Fitzroy Narrative of the Surveying Voyages of His Majestys Ships Adventure and Beagle Vol II, London 1839

Natives of Chiloe using a breast plough. From William Parker King Narrative of the Surveying Voyages of His Majestys Ships Adventure and Beagle Vol.I, London 1839

Patagonians in the toldo or skin tent. On right is the tomb of a child who has recently died and facing it are the stuffed skins of two horses who have been sacrificed

St Louis brought as prisoner before the Sultan (top). Bottom left: Louis discourses with Saracens. Bottom right: Sultan assassinated by his courtiers

Trajans column, Rome, Italy. Erected by emperor Trajan 106-113 and carved in low relief with narrative of his two campaigns in Dacia. Now topped with statue of St Peter

HMS Beagle laid ashore: River Santa Cruz. It was during his voyage as naturalist on Beagle Charles Darwin (1809-1882) made observations that helped form his theory of evolution

front cover of Germaine Greers The Female Eunuch a twentieth century feminist narrative

Bayeux Tapestry 1067: A pictorial narrative account of the conquest of England by William of Normandy and death of Harold II at Battle of Hastings in 1066. Woman and child fleeing from burning house

Members of the Kennedy expedition in the Arctic building an igloo, a dwelling of ice blocks. William Kennedy (1814-1890) Canadian fur trader

Fuegians going to trade with Patagonians in Zapallos

MONTEZUMA II (1467-1520). Aztec king (1502-1520). Portrait of Montezuma II from The Narrative and Critical History of America, edited

Book cover design, Through the Air: a Narrative of Forty Years Experience as an Aeronaut, by John Wise, Philadelphia: To-day Printing & Pub. Co, 1873. Showing a balloon over the sea. 1873

Studies of Moorish Life -- a Storyteller. The man on the right holds up his hands as he tells his story. The man on the left sits on a rock with a human skull in one hand

Music cover for The Excursion Train, a Tender Narrative, sung by E Marshall at the Canterbury Music Hall in Lambeth, London. Words by W F Vandervell, music by Willem Vandervell

Tam O Shanter Galop, music sheet
Tam O Shanter gallops across the bridge on his horse to escape the witches, on the cover of this music sheet, containing the Tam O Shanter Galop with music by Thomas Browne

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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.