Torches Collection (#4)

The parties for the 7th centenary of the University of Naples (colour litho)
2809299 The parties for the 7th centenary of the University of Naples (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Exciting rescue of some carters stranded in an islet in the middle of the Serio river... (colour litho)
2815273 Exciting rescue of some carters stranded in an islet in the middle of the Serio river... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Feasting hall in the house of Harald Fairhair, King of Norway (chromolitho)
2782931 Feasting hall in the house of Harald Fairhair, King of Norway (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Feasting hall in the house of Harald Fairhair)

Skiers Wedding (Colour Litho)
2784080 Skiers Wedding (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Skiers wedding. Two young Swedes who had met on the snow fields were married in a sportswear)

The Saturnalian Festival in Ancient Rome (chromolitho)
735421 The Saturnalian Festival in Ancient Rome (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Saturnalian Festival in Ancient Rome)

Judas betraying Jesus with a kiss, in the garden of Gethsemane
LLM339711 Judas betraying Jesus with a kiss, in the garden of Gethsemane by Hole, William Brassey (1846-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Judas betraying Jesus with a kiss)

Chamber and Sarcophagus in the Great Pyramid of Gizah, plate 6 from
STC83491 Chamber and Sarcophagus in the Great Pyramid of Gizah, plate 6 from Views in Egypt, engraved by Thomas Milton (1743-1827) pub

Ancient Greek historian Polybius working on the Polybius Square or checkerboard
2619079 Ancient Greek historian Polybius working on the Polybius Square or checkerboard, a system he invented as an aid to telegraphy using sets of torches, from Les Merveilles de la Science

The arrest of the Messiah (engraving)
5207608 The arrest of the Messiah (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The arrest of the Messiah)

Hunting Birds by Torchlight (charcoal & chalk on paper)
995804 Hunting Birds by Torchlight (charcoal & chalk on paper) by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); 57x71 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Vintage Festival (gravure)
964388 The Vintage Festival (gravure) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Vintage Festival. After the painting by Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema)

Linkmen in front carrying winter cherries
931050 Linkmen in front carrying winter cherries by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bibbys Annual published 1916); English, out of copyright

Festival at the Kotac Hachiman Shrine, 1844 (colour woodblock print)
881089 Festival at the KotAc Hachiman Shrine, 1844 (colour woodblock print) by Keigaku, Harada (fl.1844); 38.4x54.6 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Burglar caught in the act (colour photo)
3094039 Burglar caught in the act (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burglar caught in the act)

The Coronation of Harold Harefoot, 1036 (colour litho)
3093978 The Coronation of Harold Harefoot, 1036 (colour litho) by Finnemore, Joseph (1860-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coronation of Harold Harefoot, 1036)

The Fiery Cross (engraving)
1102612 The Fiery Cross (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fiery Cross. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

On The Serpentine (colour litho)
961248 On The Serpentine (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On The Serpentine, people on te fraozen surface of the Serpentine River, London)

Standing Figure with Extinguished Torches, 1922. Creator: Ernst Barlach
Standing Figure with Extinguished Torches, 1922

the torches
Karl-Axel Lindbergh

Holy fire
Merav Kadosh

Manacled and still clutching his bombs, Guy Fawkes was paraded through the streets of Splott in Cardiff on his way to a hot reception at Moorland Park

Former Iron stone miner Jim Easton, 84, was one of the last to leave Skinningrove mine when it closed in 1958 - and the first to go back when it opened as The Tom Leonard Mining Museum

The Queens Royal vist to Sri Lanka 21st-25th October 1981. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, visited Sri Lanka twice since independence, first in 1953 and then in 1981

More than 1, 000 people breaved ice and snow and made their way to Allendale, Northumberland wo watch the ancient Tar Barrel fire festival on 1st January 1981

The Betrayal of Christ, from The Passion of Christ, 1598. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
The Betrayal of Christ, from The Passion of Christ, 1598

Saint John before God and the Elders, from The Apocalypse. n. d. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Saint John before God and the Elders, from The Apocalypse.n.d

Masquerade Dance with Torches, 1922. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Masquerade Dance with Torches, 1922

Saint John before God and the Elders, from The Apocalypse, ca. 1496

Triumph of a Roman Emperor (left side), 1603. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Triumph of a Roman Emperor (left side), 1603

Hakone, from the series The Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido Road, early 20th century. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Hakone, from the series The Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido Road, early 20th century

Peasants celebrating Christmas Eve at Tonniens 1854
Old Christian custom on Christmas Eve, in France Germany and Norway, were farmers and peasants perambulating the fields, going round and round the boundary

Covent Garden 1870
COVENT GARDEN : a breakfast stall for the market porters and merchants - pies and oysters, coffee enjoyed beneath the flaring oil torches Date: 1870

GREECE / MILITARY RIDE
A ceremonial ride with flaming torches to celebrate a victory Date: circa 500 BC

Tthe annual bonfire night parade held in Lewes, East Sussex
England, East Sussex, Lewes, The annual bonfire night parade celebrating 17 protestant martyrs killed in the fifteen hundreds

Participants in the annual bonfire night parade held in Lewes, East Sussex
England, East Sussex, Lewes, The annual bonfire night parade celebrating 17 protestant martyrs killed in the fifteen hundreds

The Translation of the Remains of the Madonna of Provenzano, 1610 (oil on panel)
ALG169056 The Translation of the Remains of the Madonna of Provenzano, 1610 (oil on panel) by Italian School, (17th century); Archivio di Stato, Siena

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Scuba diver and a coral reef, Maldive Islands, Indian Ocean

Making torches for Guy Fawkes celebrations
Portfield Bonfire Society, Chichester, 27th October 1956. 200 people, members of Bonfire Societies from Beeding and Bramber, Shoreham, Littlehampton, Patching and Chichester

Close-up of the Statue of Liberty illuminated at night, in New York, United States of America, North America

Walpurgis Night
On WALPURGISNACHT, the eve of May Day, witches gather on the Brocken, the highest point of Germanys Harz Mountains, for their Spring Sabbat

Virgin Child Four Holy Virgins Mary Saints Catherine
The Virgin and Child with Four Holy Virgins, Mary with Child with Saints Catherine, Cecilia, Barbara and Ursula, Mary with the Christ Child and Saints Catharina

A church interior candlelight church interior
A church interior by candlelight, A church interior by candlelight with a few visitors. On the left two boys with torches, on the right a mass is held in a chapel

Emblem hook garden pond foreground putto puts
Emblem: hook, A garden with a pond. In the foreground, a putto puts a worm on a hook. In the center a putto fishes in the garden pond and in the background a fish is caught

Sextus applying son Pompey Erictho know fate
Sextus applying the son of Pompey to Erictho, to know the fate of the Battle of Pharsalia, Samson ties three hundred foxes two by two by their tails with a fire-brand in between

Judas kiss arrest Christ Passion Christ series title
Judas kiss and arrest of Christ Passion of Christ (series title), Judas kisses Christ on the cheek. The soldiers surround and arrest him. Peter is about to cut off the ear of Malchus

Fight Midianites Israelites divided three groups
Fight against the Midianites, The Israelites, divided into three groups, attack the Midianite camp at night. They blow on trumpets and smash water jars in which torches are hidden

Capture Christ Passion series title captured
Capture of Christ The Passion (series title), Christ is captured by soldiers in the Garden of Gethsemane. Judas kisses him on the cheek

Grave monument Johannes van den Bergh wife Joanna van Teylingen
Grave monument for Johannes van den Bergh and his wife Joanna van Teylingen in Leiden, Epitaph with vanitas symbols such as torches and a skull

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"From Bonfires to Christmas Cheer: The Fascinating World of Torches" Burning crosses illuminate the night sky at the annual bonfire night parade held in Lewes, East Sussex. Santa Claus brings warmth and joy as he stands beside a crackling yule log, creating a cozy Christmas scene. A participant in the vibrant annual bonfire night parade held in Lewes proudly carries a torch, adding to the spectacle. During the First World War blackout, cartoon postcards humorously depict how they were used to navigate through darkness. Explore Kenya's breathtaking Lake Turkana and witness the mesmerizing Eliye Springs glowing under torchlight. Embark on an adventurous Torch Ride through Greece with Liebig, immersing yourself in ancient history and stunning landscapes. The Stuart Monument, designed between 1817-1819 by Italian Neoclassical architects, shines majestically under torchlight. Witness Caesar's pyre come alive as depicted by Houbraeken's artistry - flames dancing around this historical event. Descend into Rome's catacombs where flickering torches reveal centuries-old secrets buried beneath the city streets. Experience hunting traditions at Balmoral during the 19th century; hunters wielding flaming torches guide their way through rugged terrains. Discover Tipu Sultan's body amidst the Siege of Seringapatam in India on May 4th, 1799 - illuminated by brave souls carrying torches Watch in awe as Miss Arizona showcases her incredible talent for tomahawk juggling using fiery torches. In various settings and eras across continents, these captivating glimpses into history remind us of how they have played a significant role – from igniting celebrations to guiding paths or uncovering hidden truths – they continue to light our way throughout time.