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  • A Saracen physician taking the pulse of a Christian patient who is surrounded by fellow crusaders. Aquatint by S. Marceau, 1826.
  • A hydrogen balloon has landed at Nesles-la-Vallée in 1783: mounted men ride to greet the balloonists, others gather to watch. Coloured etching by T. Sergent.
  • Massacre of Saint Bartholomew's Day: Gaspard de Coligny is stepping out of his house about to be killed by a marauding crowd. Coloured aquatint by J-B. Morret after A.L.F. Sergent.