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Background imageEpisode Collection: Simeon in the Temple, c. 1668-1669, by Rembrandt

Simeon in the Temple, c. 1668-1669, by Rembrandt
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669). Dutch painter. Simeon in the Temple, c.1668-1669. National Museum. Stockholm. Sweden

Background imageEpisode Collection: Joseph interpreting the Pharaohs Dream. Genesis 41: 25-26. 1

Joseph interpreting the Pharaohs Dream. Genesis 41: 25-26. 1
Joseph interpreting the Pharaohs Dream. Genesis 41:25-26. 19th century. Colored engraving. Historia de la Naciones

Background imageEpisode Collection: Nicolas Poussin (1594-1665). The Four Seasons. Winter or The

Nicolas Poussin (1594-1665). The Four Seasons. Winter or The
Nicolas Poussin (1594-1665). French painter. The Four Seasons.Winter or The Flood.1660-1664. Louvre Museum. Paris. France

Background imageEpisode Collection: Italiy. Venice. Saint Marks Basilica. Noahs Ark. Mosaic. 1

Italiy. Venice. Saint Marks Basilica. Noahs Ark. Mosaic. 1
Noah free the animals of the ark, Mosaic from the Pala d Oro or Golden Altar 12th-14th centuries. Saint Marks Basilica. Venice. Italy

Background imageEpisode Collection: Fight for a Turkish Standard, c. 1905, by Jozef Brandt (1841

Fight for a Turkish Standard, c. 1905, by Jozef Brandt (1841
Jozef Brandt (1841-1915). Polish painter. Fight for a Turkish Standard, c.1905. National Museum. Krakow. Poland

Background imageEpisode Collection: Nativity of Christ. 16th century, by Onufri

Nativity of Christ. 16th century, by Onufri
Nativity of Christ. 16th century. Painted by Onufri. National Museum of Medieval Art. Korce. Republic of Albania

Background imageEpisode Collection: Offenbach Hoffmann

Offenbach Hoffmann
(The Tales of Hoffmann) The closing scene of the Venetian episode : Hoffmann watches as Guilietta goes off with another lover

Background imageEpisode Collection: Moses and the Burning Bush. Miniature. 16th century. France

Moses and the Burning Bush. Miniature. 16th century. France
Moses and the Burning Bush. Miniature. Montmorency Book of hours, 16th century. France

Background imageEpisode Collection: England / London / Tower

England / London / Tower
Visitors are shown some of the principal sights, including the lion in the menagerie which, after a regrettable episode, was transferred elsewhere for security reasons

Background imageEpisode Collection: Sindbad, the episode of the Old Man of the Sea

Sindbad, the episode of the Old Man of the Sea
Sindbad the Sailor. The episode of the Old Man of the Sea. Date: 1914

Background imageEpisode Collection: Sindbad, the episode of the snake

Sindbad, the episode of the snake
Sindbad the Sailor. The episode of the snake. Date: 1914

Background imageEpisode Collection: Sindbad, the episode of the rokh

Sindbad, the episode of the rokh
Sindbad the Sailor. The episode of the rokh. Date: 1914

Background imageEpisode Collection: Sindbad, the episode of the whale

Sindbad, the episode of the whale
Sindbad the Sailor. The episode of the whale. Date: 1914

Background imageEpisode Collection: Benedict of Nursia (480-547). Italian Christian

Benedict of Nursia (480-547). Italian Christian monk. Founder of the Benedictine Order. Considered the patriarch of Western monasticism. The Heavy Stone. Episode from the life of the saint

Background imageEpisode Collection: Saint Catherine's Monastery, at the foot of Mount

Saint Catherine's Monastery, at the foot of Mount
Saint Catherine's Monastery. Located at the foot of Mount Sinai. Engraving by Ransonnette

Background imageEpisode Collection: Bethlehem. General view. Engraving by Aubert

Bethlehem. General view. Engraving by Aubert

Background imageEpisode Collection: Banks of the Jordan River. Engraving by Aubert, 19th century

Banks of the Jordan River. Engraving by Aubert, 19th century
Banks of the Jordan River. Engraving by Aubert

Background imageEpisode Collection: Battle of Constantine against Maxentius (Milvian Bridge)

Battle of Constantine against Maxentius (Milvian Bridge)
Battle of Constantine against Maxentius (Battle of Milvian Bridge). It took place in 312 between Constantine I the Great (272-337) and Maxentius (276-312), with victory for Constantine's army

Background imageEpisode Collection: Fight between the Horatii and the Curiatii

Fight between the Horatii and the Curiatii. Engraving. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu. Volume I, 1854

Background imageEpisode Collection: Battle of the Hydaspes (326 BC)

Battle of the Hydaspes (326 BC). Battle between Alexander the Great and King Porus, ruler of the Indian kingdom of Paurava

Background imageEpisode Collection: Alexander the Great visits family of Darius III after Issus

Alexander the Great visits family of Darius III after Issus
Alexander visits the family of Darius. Alexander the Great visits the Persian royal family after the defeat of Darius III at the Battle of Issus. 4th century BC. Engraving

Background imageEpisode Collection: Battle of the Granicus (334 BC). 19th-century engraving

Battle of the Granicus (334 BC). 19th-century engraving
Battle of the Granicus (May 334 BC). The Macedonian King Alexander the Great defeated the Persians. Engraving by A. Roca based on a painting by Charles Lebrun. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu

Background imageEpisode Collection: Christ Crucified, by Luis Tristan (1580-1624), ca.1620

Christ Crucified, by Luis Tristan (1580-1624), ca.1620
Luis Tristan (1580-1624). Spanish painter. Christ Crucified. Oil on canvas, circa 1620. El Greco Museum. Toledo, Spain

Background imageEpisode Collection: Madrid School. Auto-da-fe, 1656. Toledo, Spain. Detail

Madrid School. Auto-da-fe, 1656. Toledo, Spain. Detail
Madrid School. Auto-da-fe

Background imageEpisode Collection: Madrid School. Auto-da-fe, 1656. Toledo, Spain

Madrid School. Auto-da-fe, 1656. Toledo, Spain
Madrid School. Auto-da-fe

Background imageEpisode Collection: Crowning with Thorns and Mockery - Master of the Sisla

Crowning with Thorns and Mockery - Master of the Sisla
Work attributed to the Master of the Sisla (circa 1500). Crowning with Thorns and Mockery. Oil on canvas. Detail. El Greco Museum. Toledo, Spain

Background imageEpisode Collection: The Annunciation, circa 1480-1490

The Annunciation, circa 1480-1490
Circle of Dierick Bouts (circa 1420-1475). Dutch painter. The Annunciation, circa 1480-1490. Tempera and oil (?) on wood transferred to canvas. Calouste Gulbenkian Museum. Lisbon, Portugal

Background imageEpisode Collection: Flight into Egypt, circa 1630-1632, by Peter Paul Rubens

Flight into Egypt, circa 1630-1632, by Peter Paul Rubens
Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640). Baroque painter of the Flemish school. Flight into Egypt, circa 1630-1632. Detail. Oil on wood. Calouste Gulbenkian Museum. Lisbon, Portugal

Background imageEpisode Collection: The Presentation in the Temple (front panel), 1447

The Presentation in the Temple (front panel), 1447
Stefan Lochner (circa 1410-1451). German painter. International Gothic period. The Presentation in the Temple (front panel), 1447. Tempera and oil (?) on panel. Calouste Gulbenkian Museum

Background imageEpisode Collection: Flight into Egypt, circa 1630-1632, by Peter Paul Rubens

Flight into Egypt, circa 1630-1632, by Peter Paul Rubens
Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640). Baroque painter of the Flemish school. Flight into Egypt, circa 1630-1632. Oil on wood. Calouste Gulbenkian Museum. Lisbon, Portugal

Background imageEpisode Collection: Isabella II (1830-1904). Queen of Spain (1833-1868)

Isabella II (1830-1904). Queen of Spain (1833-1868). Isabella II became Spain's queen on 29 September 1833 on the death of her father, King Ferdinand VII

Background imageEpisode Collection: Diptych with scenes from the Passion of Christ

Diptych with scenes from the Passion of Christ: Crucifixion, Deposition, Flagellation and Entombment. Ivory. France, ca. 1290-1310. Calouste Gulbenkian Museum. Lisbon, Portugalon, Portugal

Background imageEpisode Collection: Diptych with scenes from the Life and Passion of Christ

Diptych with scenes from the Life and Passion of Christ. Ivory. Paris, ca. 1350-1375. Calouste Gulbenkian Museum. Lisbon, Portugalon, Portugal

Background imageEpisode Collection: Triptych with scenes from the life and death of the Virgin

Triptych with scenes from the life and death of the Virgin. Made in a Parisian workshop, ca. 1325-1350. Ivory. Calouste Gulbenkian Museum. Lisbon, Portugalon, Portugal

Background imageEpisode Collection: Diptych - episodes depicting the Coronation of the Virgin

Diptych - episodes depicting the Coronation of the Virgin
Diptych showing episodes depicting the Coronation of the Virgin, the Washing of the Feet, the Crucifixion and the Ascension, ca. 1370. Flemish (?). Ivory. Calouste Gulbenkian Museum

Background imageEpisode Collection: Plaque for a binding with the Crucifixion. Byzantium

Plaque for a binding with the Crucifixion. Byzantium (late 10th century - early 11th century). Ivory. Calouste Gulbenkian Museum. Lisbon, Portugalon, Portugal

Background imageEpisode Collection: Turkey, Istanbul. Church of the Holy Saviour in Chora

Turkey, Istanbul. Church of the Holy Saviour in Chora. Byzantine style. Mosaic depicting Saint Tarachus of Cilicia. Martyr. He was a retired military officer of the imperial armies

Background imageEpisode Collection: Turkey, Istanbul. Church of the Holy Saviour in Chora

Turkey, Istanbul. Church of the Holy Saviour in Chora. Byzantine style. Mosaic depicting Saint Andronicus of Cilicia. He was a martyr of the Diocletian persecutions

Background imageEpisode Collection: Turkey, Istanbul. Church of the Holy Saviour in Chora

Turkey, Istanbul. Church of the Holy Saviour in Chora. Byzantine style. Inner Narthex Mosaic, 14th century. Christ Healing Two Blind Men

Background imageEpisode Collection: Turkey, Istanbul. Church of the Holy Saviour in Chora

Turkey, Istanbul. Church of the Holy Saviour in Chora. Byzantine style. Inner Narthex Mosaic, 14th century. The healing of Peter's Mother-in-Law

Background imageEpisode Collection: Turkey, Istanbul. Church of the Holy Saviour in Chora

Turkey, Istanbul. Church of the Holy Saviour in Chora. Byzantine style. Inner Narthex Mosaic, 14th century. The Healing of a Young Man with a Withered Hand

Background imageEpisode Collection: Turkey, Istanbul. Chora Church. Outer Narthex Mosaic

Turkey, Istanbul. Chora Church. Outer Narthex Mosaic
Turkey, Istanbul. Church of the Holy Saviour in Chora. Byzantine style. Outer Narthex Mosaic, 14th century. The wine miracle at Cana

Background imageEpisode Collection: The Nativity with other scenes, by Master Alberto (ca.1450)

The Nativity with other scenes, by Master Alberto (ca.1450)
Master Alberto (ca.1450). The Nativity with other scenes. This artwork depicts three scenes related to the birth of Christ. Detail of the Madonna with her hands held together in prayer

Background imageEpisode Collection: The Nativity with other scenes by Master Alberto

The Nativity with other scenes by Master Alberto
Master Alberto (ca.1450). The Nativity with other scenes. It depicts three scenes related to the birth of Christ.Tempera on wood. National Museum of Fine Arts. Valletta. Malta

Background imageEpisode Collection: Holy conversation by Domenico di Michelino (1417-1491)

Holy conversation by Domenico di Michelino (1417-1491)
Domenico di Michelino (1417-1491). Italian painter. Holy conversation. Tempera on panel. National Museum of Fine Arts. Valletta. Malta

Background imageEpisode Collection: Venus and Adonis. Painting by Pietro Liberi (1605-1687)

Venus and Adonis. Painting by Pietro Liberi (1605-1687)
Pietro Liberi (1605-1687). Italian Baroque painter. Venus and Adonis. Oil on canvas. National Museum of Fine Arts. Valletta. Malta

Background imageEpisode Collection: Judith and Holofernes, 1624, by Valentin de Boulogne

Judith and Holofernes, 1624, by Valentin de Boulogne
Valentin de Boulogne (1591-1632). French Baroque painter. Judith and Holofernes, 1624. Oil on canvas. National Museum of Fine Arts. Valletta. Malta

Background imageEpisode Collection: The beheading of St John the Baptist - Matthias Stom

The beheading of St John the Baptist - Matthias Stom
Matthias Stom (ca.1600-h.1650). Dutch painter. The beheading of St John the Baptist, ca.1645, Oil on canvas. National Museum of Fine Arts. Valletta. Malta

Background imageEpisode Collection: A Mediterranean city besieged by the Ottomans

A Mediterranean city besieged by the Ottomans. Unknown artist. Oil on canvas. National Museum of Fine Arts. Valletta. Malta

Background imageEpisode Collection: The Raising of Lazarus by Andrea Vicentino - detail

The Raising of Lazarus by Andrea Vicentino - detail
Andrea Vicentino (1539-1614). Italian painter. The Raising of Lazarus, c. 1600. Oil on canvas, 114 x 146 cm. Detail. National Museum of Fine Arts. Valletta. Malta

Background imageEpisode Collection: The Blessed Gerard receiving Godfrey of Bouillon

The Blessed Gerard receiving Godfrey of Bouillon
Antoine de Favray (1706-1792). French painter. The Blessed Gerard receiving Godfrey of Bouillon. An episode from the history of the Order of Saint John, 1757

Background imageEpisode Collection: Sacred conversation by Domenico di Michelino (1417-1491)

Sacred conversation by Domenico di Michelino (1417-1491)
Domenico di Michelino (1417-1491). Italian painter. Sacred conversation. Tempera on panel. National Museum of Fine Arts. Valletta. Malta

Background imageEpisode Collection: Spain. Madrid. Fire at the Ministry of War

Spain. Madrid. Fire at the Ministry of War
Spain, Madrid. Fire at the War Ministry. Aspect of the central courtyard in the early morning hours on 12 December. Engraving. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, December 15, 1882

Background imageEpisode Collection: New Testament. Jesus at the Pharisee's house

New Testament. Jesus at the Pharisee's house. Engraving after a painting by W. Lawson. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1882

Background imageEpisode Collection: Ramiro II of Aragon (1086-1157). King of Aragon (1134-1157)

Ramiro II of Aragon (1086-1157). King of Aragon (1134-1157)
Ramiro II of Aragon, the Monk (1086-1157). King of Aragon (1134-1157). Scene depicting the legend of the Bell of Huesca, or Legend of the Monk King

Background imageEpisode Collection: Expulsion of the Moriscos from Spain - order of Philip III

Expulsion of the Moriscos from Spain - order of Philip III
Expulsion of the Moriscos from Spain by order of King Philip III in 1609 after debate in the Council of State. It was decided to expel the Moriscos on 9 April 1609, which the king approved

Background imageEpisode Collection: Hernan Cortes (1488-1547). Spanish conquistador

Hernan Cortes (1488-1547). Spanish conquistador of the Aztec empire

Background imageEpisode Collection: Battle of Arbelas or Battle of Gaugamela (331 BC)

Battle of Arbelas or Battle of Gaugamela (331 BC). Combat between Alexander the Great and the Persian King Darius III. Painting by Jose del Castillo (1737-1793)

Background imageEpisode Collection: The Blood Compacts ceremony between Miguel Lopez de Legazpi

The Blood Compacts ceremony between Miguel Lopez de Legazpi
Miguel Lopez de Legazpi (1503-1572). Spanish admiral and governor. The Blood Compacts ceremony between Legazpi and Sikatuna, king of Philippines. Engraving. Colored

Background imageEpisode Collection: John of Austria (1547-1578). Spanish military

John of Austria (1547-1578). Spanish military. illegitimate son of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V. Presentation of John of Austria to Emperor Charles V at Yuste

Background imageEpisode Collection: Conferences between Luis Mendez de Haro and Cardinal Mazarin

Conferences between Luis Mendez de Haro and Cardinal Mazarin
Modern Age. Conferences on Pheasant Island that took place between August and November 1659

Background imageEpisode Collection: Saint Francis Borgia (1510-1572). Marquis of Lombay

Saint Francis Borgia (1510-1572). Marquis of Lombay and later 4th Duke of Gandia

Background imageEpisode Collection: Legend of the Moor's Last Sigh

Legend of the Moor's Last Sigh. After the conquest of the Nasrid Kingdom of Granada, the Muslim king Boabdil and his entourage were exiled from the city in 1492

Background imageEpisode Collection: Granada War - Taking of Loja by King Ferdinand the Catholic

Granada War - Taking of Loja by King Ferdinand the Catholic
Granada War (1482-1492). Taking of Loja by King Ferdinand the Catholic (1452-1516) in 1486. Chromolithography. Historia General de Espana (General History of Spain), by Miguel Morayta. Volume III

Background imageEpisode Collection: Henry IV of Castile (1425-1474) presents his sister Isabella

Henry IV of Castile (1425-1474) presents his sister Isabella
Henry IV of Castile (1425-1474), the Impotent, presenting his sister Dona Isabella (the future Queen Isabella I the Catholic) to the city of Segovia. Chromolithography

Background imageEpisode Collection: Alonso Perez de Guzman, called Guzman the Good

Alonso Perez de Guzman, called Guzman the Good
Alonso Perez de Guzman, called Guzman el Bueno (Guzman the Good) (1256-1309). Leonese military and nobleman, founder of the house of Medina Sidonia. First lord of Sanlucar de Barrameda

Background imageEpisode Collection: Death of the Aragonese knight Pedro Ahones (?-1226)

Death of the Aragonese knight Pedro Ahones (?-1226)
Pedro de Ahones (? -1226). Aragonese knight of the Ahonese lineage. Servant of King Peter III of Aragon. He participated in the nobiliary revolts against James I of Aragon

Background imageEpisode Collection: Conquest of al-Andalus by Ferdinand the Saint

Conquest of al-Andalus by Ferdinand the Saint
Siege of the city of Jaen by King Ferdinand III the Saint (1199/1201-1252). Muhammad I surrendered the city of Jaen to King Ferdinand, signing a treaty of vassalage with him

Background imageEpisode Collection: Ordono IV of Leon and Umayyad Caliph of Cordoba Al-Hakam II

Ordono IV of Leon and Umayyad Caliph of Cordoba Al-Hakam II
Encounter that took place in Madinat al-Zahra (Cordoba) between King Ordono IV of Leon, called the Bad (926-962) and the Umayyad Caliph of Cordoba Al-Hakam II (915-976). Illustration by J. Alaminos

Background imageEpisode Collection: Don Ramiro's dream. The King of Asturias Ramiro I

Don Ramiro's dream. The King of Asturias Ramiro I
Don Ramiro's dream. Illustration that represents one of the moments before the Battle of Clavijo (May 23, 844)

Background imageEpisode Collection: Entrance of the Visigoth king Wamba into Toledo

Entrance of the Visigoth king Wamba into Toledo
Wamba (c. 630-688). Visigoth king of Hispania (672-680). Entrance of Wamba to the city of Toledo. Illustration by J. Alaminos. Chromolithography

Background imageEpisode Collection: Proclamation of the Constitution in Madrid, 1820

Proclamation of the Constitution in Madrid, 1820
Liberal Triennium (Trienio Liberal) (1820-1823). Proclamation of the Constitution in Madrid, 1820. Lithograph on paper by Godefroy Engelmann (1788-1839). Drawing by Eugene Lami (1800-1890)

Background imageEpisode Collection: Charles IV abdicates in favour of his son Ferdinand

Charles IV abdicates in favour of his son Ferdinand
Peninsular War (1808-1814). Charles IV abdicates in favour of his son Ferdinand (Aranjuez, March 19, 1808). Etching and engraving on paper, circa 1814

Background imageEpisode Collection: Balloon ascent of Vicente Lunardi (1754-1806)

Balloon ascent of Vicente Lunardi (1754-1806) on the Buen Retiro, August 12, 1792. Etching on paper, circa 1793. History Museum. Madrid. Spain

Background imageEpisode Collection: Acclamation of Philip V in Madrid (November 24, 1700)

Acclamation of Philip V in Madrid (November 24, 1700)
Philip V (1683-1746). King of Spain. Acclamation of Philip V in Madrid (November 24, 1700). Ink wash on paper. By Filippo Pallotta (?-1721). History Museum. Madrid. Spain

Background imageEpisode Collection: Embellishment of Platerias Street, Charles III enters Madrid

Embellishment of Platerias Street, Charles III enters Madrid
Attributed to Lorenzo de Quiros (1717-1789). Spanish painter. Embellishment of the Platerias Street (Main Street) on the occasion of the entry of Charles III in Madrid, circa 1760. Detail

Background imageEpisode Collection: Embellishment of Plaza Mayor, Charles III enters Madrid

Embellishment of Plaza Mayor, Charles III enters Madrid
Embellishment of the Puerta del Sol on the occasion of the entry into Madrid of Charles III, circa 1760. Attributed to Lorenzo de Quiros (1717-1789). History Museum. Madrid. Spain

Background imageEpisode Collection: Cabinet. Antwerp (?). circa 1650. Detail

Cabinet. Antwerp (?). circa 1650. Detail. The paintings that decore the cabinet offers a Calvinist vision of concept of Love and Beauty, through a moralizing interpretation of Metamorphosis of Ovid

Background imageEpisode Collection: Triptych of the Descent. Descent from the Cross by Matsys

Triptych of the Descent. Descent from the Cross by Matsys
Quentin Matsys (circa 1466-1530). Flemish painter. Triptych of the Descent. Descent from the Cross. Lazaro Galdiano Museum. Madrid. Spain

Background imageEpisode Collection: Triptych of the Adoration by Jan van Dornicke

Triptych of the Adoration by Jan van Dornicke
Jan van Dornicke. First half of 16th century. Triptych of the Adoration. Detail. Lazaro Galdiano Museum. Madrid. Spain

Background imageEpisode Collection: Triptych of Virgin and Child with Musician Angels

Triptych of Virgin and Child with Musician Angels
Juan Hispalense (active 1400-1430). Triptych of Virgin and Child with Musician Angels. Castilian School, circa 1400-1410. Lazaro Galdiano Museum. Madrid. Spain

Background imageEpisode Collection: Spain, Galicia, Santiago de Compostela. Cathedral

Spain, Galicia, Santiago de Compostela. Cathedral of Santiago. Mondragon Chapel or Chapel of Piety. Built between 1521 and 1526 by Jacome Garcia

Background imageEpisode Collection: A grave tree carving

A grave tree carving
A grave tree, from a south pacific island expedition in 1925. Each mark represents an episode in the dead chiefs life

Background imageEpisode Collection: The Burghers of Calais, 1885-1895. Sculpture by Rodin

The Burghers of Calais, 1885-1895. Sculpture by Rodin
Auguste Rodin (1840-1917). French sculptor. The Burghers of Calais, 1885-1895. Bronze. Detail. Garden of Sculptures. Rodin Museum. Paris. France. Date: 2008



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