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  • Solomon judges the case of the two harlots. Colour etching by C. Ploos van Amstel, 1782, after L. van Leyden.
  • The adoration of the magi. Engraving by H. Wierix.
  • Her Majesty Queen Victoria visiting the London Hospital, Whitechapel: the Duke of Cambridge giving the loyal address. Wood engraving, 1876.
  • The maid bringing in the breakfast finds the Prince of Wales and Mrs Fitzherbert in a dishevelled state on the morning after their marriage. Wood engraving after "Plenipo Georgy" (James Gillray?).
  • Michael Faraday lecturing at the Royal Institution: Prince Albert and his sons in the audience. Wood engraving, 1856, after A. Blaikley.
  • The adoration of the magi; with inscription of prayer against disease. Engraving on red silk.
  • King Louis XIV is crowned with a garland while the 'Dictionaire de l'academie françoise' is celebrated with flowers by three women aided by genii. Engraving by J. Mariette and G. Edelinck, 1694, after J.B. Corneille.
  • The Nabob of Arcot with his Prime Minister. Gouache drawing.
  • The examination hall of the Colleges of Physicians and Surgeons: Queen Victoria laying the foundation stone. Wood engraving.
  • Hezekiah lies sick in his bed; a doctor examines his urine. Process print, 1931, after J. Lamsveld, c. 1700.
  • The dance of death: the king. Woodcut by Hans Holbein the younger.
  • Franco-Prussian War: the Crown Prince visiting the wounded. Wood engraving by H. Woods.
  • Alexander the Great demonstrating his trust in Philip, his physician, by drinking a medicinal draught prepared by him after receiving a letter from General Parmenio suggesting that Philip is poisoning him. Pen drawing attributed to an artist in the circle of G. Cades.
  • Henri of Navarre, King of France shown in four imaginary poses. Drawing, c. 1789.
  • Attila the Hun. Drawing, c. 1789.
  • The infant Jesus grabs at the gold offered to him by the Magi. Engraving by S.A. Bolswert after Sir P.P. Rubens.
  • Alexander the Great, demonstrating his trust in his physician Philip by drinking a medicinal draught prepared by him after receiving a letter from General Parmenio indicating that Philip is poisoning him, they are surrounded by concerned statesmen and soldiers. Aquatint by P. Allais.
  • Christ crowned with thorns. Engraving after A. Durer, 1512.
  • A prince, clad in gold, succeeds the King; representing a stage in the alchemical process. Watercolour painting by E.A. Ibbs.
  • King Richard II as described by William Shakespeare. Drawing after J.H. Mortimer.
  • Elijah is led to his confrontation with King Ahab. Engraving, c. seventeenth century.
  • Vamana avatar: Vaman before King Bali and consort. Gouache drawing.
  • The eldest son of the King of Delhi accompanied by his physician and treasurer. Wood engraving after W. Carpenter.
  • Sunday Times : we now add the official programme of the ceremonies to be observed at the Royal Coronation of King William the Fourth and Queen Adelaide, on Thursday next, Sept. 8.
  • Esther swoons before Ahasuerus. Engraving by J. Audran after A. Coypel.
  • Queen Mary performing the Royal Touch. Oil painting by H. Hayman, 1916.
  • Franco-Prussian War: Crown Prince Frederick touring wounded soldiers at Versailles. Wood engraving.
  • The ages of man represented as a step scheme. Reproduction of an engraving by C. Bertelli.
  • A great Temperance festival in the Corn-Exchange, Cork, in full swing. Wood-engraving after J. McDonald, 1843.
  • An enthroned king, wearing three crowns and with a sword in his mouth, having vanquished a green seven headed hydra; an archangel with a key imprisons Lucifer in chains by a roaring fire; representing the culmination of the alchemical process and the sublimation of base matter. Coloured etching after an etching, ca. 17th century.