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  • Saint Joseph in a niche surrounded by a border of scallops, supported by angels. Etching by G.B. Vanni after A. Correggio.
  • Saint James, Apostle. Represented as apilgrim with scrip and scallop shells on his hat.
  • Galatea riding a scallop shell chariot over the seas accompanied by Neptune, nymphs and cherubs, symbolising the element water. Etching by F. Bartolozzi, 1796, after F. Albani.
  • Venus riding a scallop shell chariot over the seas accompanied by Neptune, nymphs and cherubs, symbolising the element water. Engraving by E. Baudet, 1695, after F. Albani.
  • A shrew-mole (Scalops species). Coloured engraving by Griffith, ca 1822.
  • Neptune and Amphitrite sit on a scallop shell chariot amidst the waves, surrounded by nereids and tritons; representing the element water. Engraving by L. Desplaces, 1718, after Louis de Boullogne the younger.
  • The narrative setting of the mahatmyas. Laksmi asks Visnu about the greatness of the Bhagvadgita as he reclines on the serpent Sesanaga in the cosmic ocean. The four headed god Brahma is seated on the lotus that emerges from Visnu's navel. The scalloped arch and rolled-up curtain at the yop of the picture evoke the symbols of temple icons
  • The narrative setting of the mahatmyas. Laksmi asks Visnu about the greatness of the Bhagvadgita as he reclines on the serpent Sesanaga in the cosmic ocean. The four headed god Brahma is seated on the lotus that emerges from Visnu's navel. The scalloped arch and rolled-up curtain at the yop of the picture evoke the symbols of temple icons
  • The risen Christ shares supper with two men at Emmaus. Engraving.
  • Glechoma hederacea (Ground ivy)
  • Saint Cosmas and Saint Damian being taken to martyrdom (above) and Saint Damian (below). Oil painting by a Spanish painter, ca. 1600 (?).
  • Saint Cosmas and Saint Damian before the judge (?) (above) and Saint Cosmas (below). Oil painting by a Spanish painter, ca. 1600.
  • Saint Cosmas and Saint Damian before the judge (?) (above) and Saint Cosmas (below). Oil painting by a Spanish painter, ca. 1600.
  • Saint Cosmas and Saint Damian before the judge (?) (above) and Saint Cosmas (below). Oil painting by a Spanish painter, ca. 1600.
  • Saint Cosmas and Saint Damian before the judge (?) (above) and Saint Cosmas (below). Oil painting by a Spanish painter, ca. 1600.
  • Complimentary dinner to Mark Twain : Victoria Hall, Hotel Cecil, Friday June 16th, 1899 / Whitefriars Club.
  • Complimentary dinner to Mark Twain : Victoria Hall, Hotel Cecil, Friday June 16th, 1899 / Whitefriars Club.
  • Complimentary dinner to Mark Twain : Victoria Hall, Hotel Cecil, Friday June 16th, 1899 / Whitefriars Club.
  • Complimentary dinner to Mark Twain : Victoria Hall, Hotel Cecil, Friday June 16th, 1899 / Whitefriars Club.
  • Francis Cupiss Limited : manufacturers of the celebrated Cupiss Constitution Powder and balls made to the original 1830 formula of the late Francis Cupiss, M.R.C.V.S. using natural ingredients from around the world...
  • A tidal pool with familiar marine animals. Colour line block after Muchter.
  • The visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Saint Elizabeth (above) and Caspar, one of the magi, on horseback (below). Tempera painting by a Spanish painter, 14th century.
  • The visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Saint Elizabeth (above) and Caspar, one of the magi, on horseback (below). Tempera painting by a Spanish painter, 14th century.
  • The visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Saint Elizabeth (above) and Caspar, one of the magi, on horseback (below). Tempera painting by a Spanish painter, 14th century.
  • The visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Saint Elizabeth (above) and Caspar, one of the magi, on horseback (below). Tempera painting by a Spanish painter, 14th century.
  • Laksmi and Visnu. Panjabi manuscript 255
  • Brain with progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
  • 3 good reasons for an extra pinta : and lots of new recipes too!.
  • 3 good reasons for an extra pinta : and lots of new recipes too!.
  • 3 good reasons for an extra pinta : and lots of new recipes too!.