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Supper at Emmaus, 1648, by Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669)Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669). Dutch painter. Supper at Emmaus, 1648. Detail. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhagen. Denmark
Saint John of the Cross (1542-1591). Engraving. ColoredSaint John of the Cross (1542-1591). Spanish friar of DIscalced Carmelite Order. Engraving. Colored
Riviera holiday makers on the pisteIllustration by William Heath Robinson showing skiiers intrigued by the appearance of glamorous Howard. K. Elcock characters
Halleys Comet as it appeared in 1910The course of Halleys Comet across the night sky through April and May, 1910. The next predicted perihelion of Halleys Comet is 28 July 2061 Date: 1910
Religion / Egypt / BesDwarf-god who, for all his grotesque appearance, is actually benevolent : his role is to protect women through the risks of childbirth
Pickwick / Samuel WellerThe first appearance of Mr Samuel Weller
Last known photo of Captain Smith of RMS TitanicRMS Titanic - extremely rare first generation press photograph taken by Dr McLean from the tender Ireland as she brought mail and a handful of passengers to the Titanic
Native American Indians do the Snow-Shoe Dance
Ravages of AlcoholAn illustration of how alcohol abuse affects the appearance and liver of a man through different stages of his life
The ten avatars of the Hindu god VishnuThe ten avatars (Incarnations) of the Hindu god Vishnu
Vickers VC10 G-ARTA BOAC prototype Farnborough 1962Vickers VC10 G-ARTA BOAC prototype taking off at first public appearance at Farnborough Air Show 6 September 1962 Date: 1962
Turbinia - the first steam turbine-powered steamship. Built as an experimental vessel in 1894, Turbinia wasy the fastest ship anywhere in the world at that time
African Grey ParrotAFRICAN GREY PARROT (Psittacus erithaeus) Such a universal favourite... scarcely requires description as its appearance is familiar to all
Nathaniel BentleyNATHANIEL BENTLEY : hardware merchant of Leadenhall Street, London; after his fiancee died on their wedding eve, he neglected his appearance, earning the name Dirty Dick
BeaglesThe beagle is a breed of small scent hound, similar in appearance to the much larger foxhound and was developed primarily for hunting hare. Artist: George Vernon Stokes Date: circa 1910
Beauty marches on... WWII era advertisement for Elizabeth Arden featuring a woman smartly dressed in uniform. "It's her duty to face the future calm and unruffled
Sherlock Holmes - Adventure of The Bruce-Partington PlansSherlock Holmes - The Adventure of The Bruce-Partington Plans. The tall and portly form of Mycroft Homes was ushered into the room. Date: 1908
The Miraculous Mass of Saint Gregory the Great (ca. 540-604), representing the real presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. Engraving by Bertrand and Huyot after a 15th century missal miniature
The unbelief of St. Thomas the Apostle. MuralThe unbelief of St. Thomas the Apostle. Thomas denies the Resurrection of Christ, as long as he is not able to see and touch the wounds suffered by Jesus on the Cross. Mural painting
The Bordeaux Challenge, 1283. Peter III of AragonThe Bordeaux Challenge. On December 1282 Charles of Anjou (1227-1285) challenged Peter III of Aragon (1240-1285) to a duel
Development of a bird, European golden plover, Pluvialis apricaria
Fish development, Atlantic salmon, Salmo salar. Appearance of the embryonic spot in the egg 1, first embryo lineaments 2, appearance of the heart 3, fully formed 4, ready to hatch 5, and hatched 6
Francesca Cuzzoni and Faustina Bordoni, Italian opera singersFrancesca Cuzzoni (1696-1778), Italian soprano, and Faustina Bordoni (1697-1781), Italian mezzo soprano
United States Capitol, Washington D.C. USAUnited States Capitol, Washington D.C. The first cornerstone was laid on September 18, 1793, during the first large public event staped in the federal city
Russia, Saint Petersburg. The Admiralty building square. The Admiralty acquired its modern appearance after it was rebuilding between 1806 and 1823 by the architect Adrian Zakharov
Cartoon, Queen Victoria -- she emerges from seclusion. Date: 1867
A strange ghostly apparition caught on cameraA strange ghostly apparition caught in a photograph taken in a family home on Sunday, 30th March, 1986
Brazilian Tapir - Native to thick, swampy forests of BrazilBrazilian Tapir - Native to the thick, swampy forests of Brazil and a first cousin to the horse. Date: circa 1944
Smuggler's Way, HighcliffeA photograph showing a distant view of Smuggler's Way, the building of this house began in 1925, but through use of old materials, including oak, bricks and tiles from ancient barns
Advertisement for Everitt trouser presses complete with new comfort screws, greatly improved appearance, and an all steel black finish. Splendid for ensuring razor sharp creases in your trousers
Evelyn Nesbit and Mr CliffordEvelyn Nesbit, aka Mrs Harry Thaw, pictured with Mr. Clifford with whom she was performing at the London Hippodrome revue, Hello Ragtime in 1913
Andrew Burlington ghost photograph12 year-old Andrew Burlington holds up the photograph taken at his family home on Sunday, 30th March, 1986
Saracens Head, Snow HillThe Saracens Head, Snow Hill. From a sketch taken during its demolition in 1863. It was a celebrated tavern and coaching establishment, which stood on the north side of Snow Hill, without Newgate
Don Ramiro's dream. The King of Asturias Ramiro IDon Ramiro's dream. Illustration that represents one of the moments before the Battle of Clavijo (May 23, 844)
Ellens at Rudgwick, Sussex, Bay WindowA photograph of a large bay window belonging to a fine house called Ellens at Rudgwick, Sussex, designed by architect Maurice Everett Webb
Ellens at Rudgwick, SussexA photograph of an entrance face of a fine house called Ellens at Rudgwick, Sussex, designed by architect Maurice Everett Webb
Rexine Ltd AdvertisementAn illustrated advertisement for Rexine Ltd. promoting the ideal furniture covering, a long wearing material, similar in appearance to leather. The image shows a well furnished interior
Great GableA landscape watercolour painting of Great Gable, a mountain in the Lake District, given the name for it's pyramid like appearance from Wasdale
Hochst GroupAn example of a Hochst group figurine, comprising of some men carefully tending to the appearance of the seated woman, one is holding a mirror
Shizuo MoriA portrait painting of a young boy wearing a baggy white shirt, with a tidy appearance. Date: circa 1917
Enter The Tiger!A still life oil painting, comprising of a seated figure of a man, an upturned bowl and a trail of multicoloured flowers. A toy tiger comically makes an appearance on the left. Date: circa 1918
The Narrow LaneThis etching shows a very narrow lane of a town in Australia, the tall, looming buildings give a dark appearance to the alleyway. Date: circa 1922
The Red PhoenixThis Chinese painting on silk depicts the mythical phoenix creature
Yakovlev Yak-50 msn 770904, at the Paris Air Show held at Le Bourget in June 1979, with airshow serial 352'. (A repeat appearance, having been at the 1977 Paris Air Show as 341') Date: 1979
Wives who save their husbands hair! Date: 1925
Advert for Eugene permanant hair waving 1929Eugene Permanent Wave, with a slightly fuller growth at the back and sides. Date: 1929
A French barber puts his male client's hair into curling papers Date: 1840
DRYDEN/MAKE-UP CHECK/1The final version of the Die Dame front cover for November 1928. A woman checks her appearance in her hand mirror. Date: November 1928
United States Air Force Boeing WC-135B 61-2666 (msn 18342) at McCleelan Air Force Base
Comic postcard, Woman with dress improvers the wrong way round, as pointed out by her maid Date: early 20th century
Comic postcard, Woman at her dressing table, improving her appearance with makeup Date: early 20th century
Advertisement for Elizabeth Arden claiming to turn an appearance gone to pieces into loveliness. Date: 1939
Advert, Mulsified Coconut Oil Shampoo -- Your Whole Appearance Depends upon Your Hair. 1926
Madamoiselle Eglantines TroupeThis poster was commissioned by the cabaret dancer, Jane Avril, to advertise her appearance with the Troupe de Mademoiselle Eglantine. Artist: Henri Toulouse-Lautrec Date: 1896
Cartoon, The Coming Rosalind, Violet Vanbrugh and F C Burnand - Shall I be safe in these, Mr Burnand
Photographer approached by interested bystanderA photographer is outside with his camera as he is approached by an interested member of the public
Woman is displeased by her portrait photographA woman criticises a photographer after viewing the portrait he has captured of her. She believes he has manipulated her appearance, changing the shape of her nose and the size of her mouth
Photographer engaging with customers in his studioA photographer is encouraging two female customers to appear more pleasant and smile in the portrait he is going to capture of them
Careful preparations in a photographic studioTwo men are shown adjusting a womans dress as she is preparing to have her portrait captured in a photographic studio
Angelic women in the most wonderful photo ever takenTwo women appear angelic, dressed in flowing material as they are photographed amongst the clouds
Public appearance of the king of Benin, Africa, with drummers, trumpeters, panthers and dwarf
Cartoon, The Coming Season - debutantes getting ready for all the social events. 1870
Charles Mathews playing six parts in StoriesCharles Mathews, comic actor, playing six parts in Stories, showing his distinctive appearance, lop-sided mouth and remarkable gift for mimicry. 1822
Lord Kitchener walking down steps alone of War Office. His first public appearance as Secretary for War. On the steps in the light-coloured top hat is Mr F E Smith, MP, Chief of the new Press Bureau
Old maid with cat on a comic greetings card with verse. Date: circa 1860s
Old maid on a comic greetings cardOld maid with birch twigs and alphabet book on a comic greetings card with verse and pull tab. Date: circa 1860s
Vain woman at a mirror on a comic greetings card with verse. Date: circa 1870s
Advert for Eugene permanent wavy hair 1937Ordinary waves can look so ordinary! Date: 1937
Rhino Chasing Native Date: 1950
Salmon Fly Date: 1950
3 JOVIAL HUNTSMEN 2The three huntsmen encounter a millstone and are much puzzled by its appearance and whence it came
VALKYRIE APPEARSA warrior is dazzled by the appearance of a Valkyrie
WASP AT A PICNICAwful appearance of a wopps at a picnic: picnic guests are severely bothered when a rather large wasp takes an interest in their food, one of the hazards of outdoor eating Date: circa 1840
SHOPPING FOR BONNETSJudging from Appearance, a canny shop assistant infers that a bonnet being tried on by the wife takes years off her age by mistaking her for her husbands daughter. Date: 1828
Fairground scene - Christophers First Appearance in public by John Leech from The Struggles and Adventures of Christopher Tadpole by Albert Smith. Date: circa 1848
APPARITION OF VENUSA lady is wakened by the appearance of Venus - and one of her doves - in her bedroom
Chinese folklore: dogDespite its monstrous appearance, this dog is a kindly creature which protects peoples homes from thieves and robbers
Giulio Romano (1499-1546). Italian painter. Noli me tangereGiulio Romano (1499-1546). Italian painter, pupil of Raphael. Noli me tangere. Christ appears to Saint Mary Magdalen after the resurrectIon. Wood. Mannerism. Prado Museum. Spain
Red-Pied Pouter Cock PigeonA portrait of a Red-Pied Pouter Cock pigeon, (Pigmy Pouter), standing with a view of tree tops. One other of its kind can be seen flying in the background
Yellow-Pied Pouter Cock PigeonA portrait of a Yellow-Pied Pouter Cock, (Pigmy Pouter), with a Red-Pied Pouter featured in the background inside their coop
Blue Carrier Cock PigeonA portrait of a Blue Carrier Cock standing in full-length. The Blue Carrier Cock (Blue Bar), is one of the oldest English fancy breeds of pigeon
Black Carrier Cock PigeonA portrait of the Black Carrier Cock shown in a countryside landscape, with three of its kind visible in the background
Francisco Franco during his last public apparition from theFrancisco Franco during his last public appearance from the balcony of the Palacio de Oriente. With him, his wife Carmen Polo (left) and the princess Sophia and Juan Carlos (1st October 1975)