Remnants of barb wire coils for the WWI trenches, Hill 62, “Sanctuary Wood”, Ypres, Belgium, 1914-1918. The wooden poles have rotted. Sanctuary Wood earned its name in October 1914 when it was used during the First Battle of Ypres as a ‘sanctuary’ to tend to casualties and regroup… [1280×853] [OC]December 23, 2025
Maya clay stamp (sello) showing two snakes intertwined. Origin: Atitlan, Guatemala. Probably Late Preclassic. [1665 x 2028].December 23, 2025
Kangra painting of hindu goddess Chhinnamasta with her attendants, Dakini and Varnini. She is standing above Kamadeva and Rati-the hindu deities of love. India, c. 1800 CE. [406×600]December 23, 2025
A Roman window grill from a villa in Dorset (UK), dating to the late 3rd or 4th century AD [986×1000]December 22, 2025
Decorative tile containing the motto of the Emirate of Granada, 14th or 15th century [744×852]December 22, 2025
A coverlet sewn by Ann West from the Regency period featuring Biblical themes and a visit to a town that would have been recognisable to Jane Austen, is available as a hi-res image with zoom and pan. The panels show redcoats, market traders, farmers, a gipsy, chimney sweeps and more.[3472×2496]December 22, 2025
Sculptures of Saints Christopher, Eustace, and Erasmus. By Tilman Riemenschneider. Germany, 1500-1505 [3000×3280]December 22, 2025
Rubbing of an engraving depicting Budai, the jolly fat monk with his bag of treasures. Shandong, China, Jin dynasty, 1209 AD [1200×1600]December 22, 2025
Elephant ivory staff head depicting Virgin and Child on one side, and the Crucifixion on the other. Paris, France, 1330-1340 [2630×2300]December 22, 2025
The oldest throne in Europe at the heart of the Bronze Age palace of Knossos, Crete, circa 15th century BC [1200×900]December 22, 2025
