We admit it, we are anglophiles. From Lincoln Cathedral to Sir Christopher Wren to the Young British Artists.
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An illuminated Qur’an manuscript from Aceh
Aceh, in present-day Indonesia, was the site of one of the earliest Islamic kingdoms in Southeast Asia.
Sir John Everett Millais, Ophelia
The botanical accuracy of this painting is impressive, but its production wasn’t without its challenges for Millais.
The Black Obelisk
From every angle, the Black Obelisk conveys that Shalmaneser III was widely powerful and well connected in the ancient world.
Jan van Eyck, The Arnolfini Portrait
Marriage portrait, or memorial? This dense and detailed painting does not lack for symbols—or interpretations.
Abelardo Morell, Camera Obscura Image of Courtyard Building, Lacock Abbey
Abelardo Morell is known for artworks that employ the language of photography to conjure visual surprise and wonder.
Artemisia Gentileschi, Self-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting or La Pittura
Gentileschi cleverly showcases her artistic skill through a self-portrait that is also an allegory of Painting.
Sue Williamson, Albertina Sisulu
Williamson celebrates the leadership and courage of anti-apartheid activist Albertina Sisulu in this powerful portrait.
Krater with ship scene
This ancient Greek krater is covered in painted images, leading many scholars to speculate about the meaning behind this vessel.
Marwan tiraz
The fragments of the Marwan tiraz once formed a large and impressive cloth that emphasized the import and status of its wearer.
J.M.W. Turner, Snowstorm: Hannibal and his Army Crossing the Alps
Turner’s sublime landscape relates to the ancient past to his 19th-century present.
Aquae Sulis, Bath, England
Under Roman rule, the thermal spring of Bath, England was transformed with innovative spa facilities and a fashionable stone temple.
The Holy Thorn Reliquary of Jean, duc de Berry
Jean, duc de Berry spared no expense for this dazzling reliquary containing a thorn from the Crown of Thorns.
