GIA4709988: Urania, the Muse of Astronomy represented in front of Argus, holding a telescope. They weigh and compare the system of Copernicus (left) and that of Jesuite Giovanni Riccioli inspires from that of Tycho Brahe (who combines the geocentric visions of Ptolemee and Heliocentric of Copernicus) and give the advantage to that of Riccioli, in agreement with the Catholic Church. Claude Ptolemee, obsolete, is represented on the ground, with the phrase Erigor dum corrigor”” (Maisen en height et corrige). Frontispice of “Almagestum Novum” by Giovanni Riccioli (1598-1671), Bologna, 1651., Anonymous / Bridgeman Images
GIA4727730: Charles Martel (690-741) leading the Francs to the battle against the Arab invasion in Tours (France), 732 (Battle of Poitiers) - Colorisee engraving 19th century - Charles Martel leading the Franks against Arab invaders at Tours, France, 732 AD -, Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
GIA4802992: Demonstrations for the emancipation of women after the proclamation of the Constitution in Turkey by Sultan Abdulhamid II (Abd ul Hamid, Abd-ul-Hamid, Abdulhemit, Abdul Hamid, Abd al-Hamid, Abd al-Hamid) Illustration from “La Domenica del Corriere”, 1908, Italian School, (20th century) / Bridgeman Images