FLO4637221: Elegant avocette. Coloured copper engraving by George Graves, in British Ornithology, 1811. Foot avocet, Recurvirostra avocetta. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Graves from “British Ornithology”” 1811. Graves was a bookseller, publisher, artist, engraver and colorist and worked on botanical and ornithological books. / Bridgeman Images

FLO4637243: The royal eagle. Coloured copper engraving by George Graves, in British Ornithology, 1811. Golden eagle, Falco chryseatos, Aquila chryseatos. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Graves from “British Ornithology”” 1811. Graves was a bookseller, publisher, artist, engraver and colorist and worked on botanical and ornithological books. / Bridgeman Images

FLO4637285: Horned hawk, male. Coloured copper engraving by George Graves, in British Ornithology, 1811. Kestrel, Falco tinnunculus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Graves from “British Ornithology”” 1811. Graves was a bookseller, publisher, artist, engraver and colorist and worked on botanical and ornithological books. / Bridgeman Images

FLO4637289: Reed busard. Coloured copper engraving by George Graves, in British Ornithology, 1811. Moor buzzard, Falco aeruginosus, marsh harrier, Circus aeruginosus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Graves from “British Ornithology”” 1811. Graves was a bookseller, publisher, artist, engraver and colorist and worked on botanical and ornithological books. / Bridgeman Images

FLO4637303: Montagu busard. Coloured copper engraving by George Graves, in British Ornithology, 1811. Ash coloured falcon, Falco cineraceus, Montague's harrier, Circus cineraceus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Graves from “British Ornithology”” 1811. Graves was a bookseller, publisher, artist, engraver and colorist and worked on botanical and ornithological books. / Bridgeman Images

FLO4637309: Ant torcol. Coloured copper engraving by George Graves, in British Ornithology, 1811. Wryneck, Jynx torquilla. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Graves from “British Ornithology”” 1811. Graves was a bookseller, publisher, artist, engraver and colorist and worked on botanical and ornithological books. / Bridgeman Images

FLO4637332: Cassenoix fly. Coloured copper engraving by George Graves, in British Ornithology, 1811. Spotted nutcracker, Nucifraga caryocatactes. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Graves from “British Ornithology”” 1811. Graves was a bookseller, publisher, artist, engraver and colorist and worked on botanical and ornithological books. / Bridgeman Images

FLO4638210: Common Street, Ruta graveolens. Handcoloured lithograph by Henry Sowerby after an illustration by L.W. from Edward Hamilton's Flora Homeopathica, Bailliere, London, 1852. / Bridgeman Images

FLO4638216: Savin juniper or sabina, Juniperus sabina. Handcoloured lithograph by Henry Sowerby after an illustration by M.D. from Edward Hamilton's Flora Homeopathica, Bailliere, London, 1852. / Bridgeman Images

PIX4638239: Artist's view of the galactic center - The galactic center. Artwork. - Central region of our galaxy; it contains the powerful radio source Sagittarius A which is believed to be associated with a supermassive black hole. The central part of our galaxy contains a powerful radio source (Sagittarius A) which seems to be associated to a supermassive black hole / Bridgeman Images

FLO4638240: Sarsaparilla, Smilax aristolochiifolia (Smilax medica). Handcoloured lithograph by Charlotte Caroline Sowerby from Edward Hamilton's Flora Homeopathica, Bailliere, London, 1852. / Bridgeman Images

PIX4638287: Landscape and Lake Way - Artist's view / Bridgeman Images

FLO4638289: Jimsonweed or devil's snare, Datura stramonium. Handcoloured lithograph by Charlotte Caroline Sowerby from Edward Hamilton's Flora Homeopathica, Bailliere, London, 1852. / Bridgeman Images

PIX4638318: Lactee Way and Ruins of Okumiomote-Japan-Artist View / Bridgeman Images

PIX4638335: Long-billed dolphin - Spinner dolphin - Long-billed dolphin (Stenella longirostris) photography in Hawaii. This is known for doing many acrobatics. Spinner dolphin (Stenella longirostris) seen in Hawaii / Bridgeman Images

FLO4638378: Edward, Prince of Wales, aged 3-5, later King Edward VI of England, 1537-1553. Son of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Francis Bartolozzi after Hans Holbein from Facsimiles of Original Drawings by Hans Holbein, Hamilton, Adams, London, 1884. / Bridgeman Images

PIX4638389: Killer Whale hitting the beach to hunt - Orcs (Orcinus Orca) who live in groups have developed many hunting techniques. Perhaps one of the most extraordinary is the voluntary failure to catch young sea lions. This technique is used by the group of Mel (a male 9m) in peninsule Valdes. An Orca is coming on land to hunt sea lions. Valdes Peninsula, Argentina / Bridgeman Images

FLO4638406: George Brooke, 9th Lord Cobham, 1497-1558. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Francis Bartolozzi after Hans Holbein from Facsimiles of Original Drawings by Hans Holbein, Hamilton, Adams, London, 1884. / Bridgeman Images

FLO4638446: Sir John Gage, English broker and politician, 1479-1556. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Francis Bartolozzi after Hans Holbein from Facsimiles of Original Drawings by Hans Holbein, Hamilton, Adams, London, 1884. / Bridgeman Images

FLO4638502: Margaret Clement (ne Giggs), foster daughter of Thomas More, wife to John Clement, tutor to the More children. (Mislabeled as Mother Jak, nurse to King Edward VI.) Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Francis Bartolozzi after Hans Holbein from Facsimiles of Original Drawings by Hans Holbein, Hamilton, Adams, London, 1884. / Bridgeman Images

PIX4638505: Acacia spines - Acacia spines - Acacia spines. South Africa. Acacia spines. Republic of South Africa / Bridgeman Images

FLO4638520: The Lady Mary, daughter of King Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon, later Queen Mary I of England (1516-1558). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Francis Bartolozzi after Hans Holbein from Facsimiles of Original Drawings by Hans Holbein, Hamilton, Adams, London, 1884. / Bridgeman Images

FLO4638533: Elizabeth Cooke, Lady Hobby, wife of Sir Thomas Hobby (d. 1596). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Francis Bartolozzi after Hans Holbein from Facsimiles of Original Drawings by Hans Holbein, Hamilton, Adams, London, 1884. / Bridgeman Images

FLO4638547: Margaret Wotton, Marchioness of Dorset, 1487-1541. Second wife to Thomas Grey, 2nd Marquess of Dorset. Mislabeled as Frances Wotton. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Francis Bartolozzi after Hans Holbein from Facsimiles of Original Drawings by Hans Holbein, Hamilton, Adams, London, 1884. / Bridgeman Images

FLO4707477: Portrait of Wulstan (or Wulfstan), second arch of York from 1002-1023. A copy of an 11th century manuscript, dressed in his ordinary dress, sitting and studying a book in his office. Hand-coloured copper engraving, in “Images historiques des costumes des principaux peuples de l'Antiquite et du Middle Ages” by Robert Von Spalart, published in 1796. / Bridgeman Images

FLO4707494: Two Anglo Saxon soldiers in armor, late 9th and 10th century. One weapon with a long spear and wearing a blue cape and a brown tunic, with metal plates attached to the fabric of the skirt (61), the other weapon with a lace, a large bow and a shield, wearing a metal plque tunic on a yellow flattening skirt (62). Hand-coloured copper engraving, in “Images historiques des costumes des principaux peuples de l'Antiquite et du Middle Ages” by Robert Von Spalart, published in 1796. / Bridgeman Images

FLO4707517: Costumes of Anglo-Saxon women: in coat (63), in coat with a loose veil, whose edges fall on her shoulders, revealing the neckline of her dress (64), in tunic with coloured borders and wide sleeves, embroidered with needle (65). Different variations of tunics worn from the 9th to the 11th century. Hand-coloured copper engraving, in “Images historiques des costumes des principaux peuples de l'Antiquite et du Middle Ages” by Robert Von Spalart, published in 1796. / Bridgeman Images

GIA4707549: Galileo, astronomer (1564 - 1642) presents the telescope to the three graces. With his right hand, he indicates the planet Jupiter with his satellites discovered by himself and dedicated to the Medici family. Frontispice de “” Opere di Galileo”” Bologna, 1656., Italian School, (17th century) / Bridgeman Images

FLO4707660: Portrait of Guy I (ca. 1020-1100), Count of Ponthieu, who to mark his high rank wears a coat. From the 8th century onwards, leather and mesh battles were introduced, and under the rebellion of Pepin Le Brif, the diversity of arms among the Franks was enrich, spears and slings (83,84) axes and arches, and the use of heaumes was more common (Figure 24 is a very unusual form). Hand-coloured copper engraving, in “Images historiques des costumes des principaux peuples de l'Antiquite et du Middle Ages” by Robert Von Spalart, published in 1796. / Bridgeman Images

FLO4707670: King Robert (II of France, known as Le Pieux, 972-1031) kneels, wearing a striped tunic and a mantle of remarkable cut, with his crown laid on the ground and King Dagobert 1st (v.600-639) king of Austrasia (623 to 629), king of all the Franks (629 to 634), king of Neustria and Burgundy (634) a 639), sitting on a throne. Hand-coloured copper engraving, in “Images historiques des costumes des principaux peuples de l'Antiquite et du Middle Ages” by Robert Von Spalart, published in 1796. / Bridgeman Images

GIA4707699: Portrait of Cesare Pavese., Anonymous / Bridgeman Images

FLO4707756: Margarita, Countess of Flanders (1145-1194), horseback with a hawk and the dwarf Turold, guiding two horses. The Franks wore cups similar to that worn by Marguerite (103). Turold (104), sent by Guillaume (William), Duke of Normandy, known as the Conquerant then William I of England (1027-1087), represented as described by Bernard de Montfaucon in Monument de la Monarchy Francaise. (Copy of a tapestry earlier than that of Bayeux or Queen Mathilde, 11th century). He wears clothes under his suit, the cut and shape of his hat are very special. Hand-coloured copper engraving, in “Images historiques des costumes des principaux peuples de l'Antiquite et du Middle Ages” by Robert Von Spalart, published in 1796. / Bridgeman Images

FLO4707909: Three Norman men of the 12th century, one wearing a talar (dress in fashion at the end of the 12th century), another vetu of the talar above her, and the third wearing a conical cap. Hand-coloured copper engraving, in “Images historique des costumes des principaux peuples de l'Antiquite et du Middle Ages” by Robert Von Spalart, published in 1796. Three Norman men of the 12th century; one in a surtout and carrying a talar (a robe in fashion at the end of the 12th century), one wearing a talar over his especially, and one in a conical bonnet. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's “” Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and of the Middle Ages”” (1796). / Bridgeman Images

FLO4707988: Cartoon of demon adorned with a predominantly Norman with long sleeves, attached to the sleeves and tail, to its sides, a Norman woman seated and veiled, wearing a baby, and another Norman woman with long braid hair, clothed with one above all. Hand-coloured copper engraving, in “Images historique des costumes des principaux peuples de l'Antiquite et du Middle Ages” by Robert Von Spalart, published in 1796. Cartoon of demon wearing a Norman long sleeved surtout tied at the sleeves and tails, seated Norman woman in veil holding a baby, and Norman woman with long plaited hair in a surtout. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's “” Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and of the Middle Ages”” (1796). / Bridgeman Images

FLO4708048: Representation of a Norman in the church of Danbury (Count of Essex, England). Probably older than that of leaf 62, and serious in wood, in a very good state of conservation, given the little attention paid to it. Strutt (who made the copy) noted the perfection of the executed work, which is an enigma, compared to its equivalents of the same period, which lack precision and taste. / Bridgeman Images

FLO4708149: The Norman cavalry: a slightly weapon with a sword and a shield, the other heavily weapon with a chain armor and a spear. Both of a mostly military. Hand-coloured copper engraving, in “Images historiques des costumes des principaux peuples de l'Antiquite et du Middle Ages” by Robert Von Spalart, published in 1796. / Bridgeman Images