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Creche with the Adoration of the Magi, early 19th, in the house of Franz Gruber, composer of the world- famous Christmas song "Silent Night,holy night".
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Creche with the Adoration of the Magi, early 19th, in the house of Franz Gr...

Franz Gruber, schoolteacher in Arnsdorf, Austria. When the old organ broke down one Christmas, the Parish priest Joseph Mohr wrote a few verses and asked Gruber to compose a simple melody that could be accompanied on the guitar.The song "Silent Night,holy night" was born.
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Franz Gruber, schoolteacher in Arnsdorf, Austria. When the old organ broke...

The manuscript of the world's most famous Christmas song "Silent Night,holy night" on the desk of composer and school teacher Franz Gruber in his house in Hallein,Austria.
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The manuscript of the world's most famous Christmas song "Silent Night,holy...

Winter night in the village of Arnsdorf, Austria. It was here that the organ broke down before Christmas and school teacher Gruber composed a simple melody that could be accompanied on a guitar.The world's best loved Christmas song "Silent Night, Holy Night" was born.
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Winter night in the village of Arnsdorf, Austria. It was here that the organ...

Thirty Years War (1618-1648): General of the Catholic League Johann Tserclaes Count Tilly worshipping the cross. Altar painting in the Tilly chapel, former Prebendary Convent, Altoetting.
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Thirty Years War (1618-1648): General of the Catholic League Johann Tserclaes...

King Melchisedech in ceremonial robes - behind him King Louis XI with his alms purse and his barber- surgeon Olivier le Daim - Old Testament scene Tapestry woven in Flanders in the late 15th for Isabelle de la Jaille, friend of Anne de Bretagne
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King Melchisedech in ceremonial robes - behind him King Louis XI with his...

Louis IX, The Saint (1214-1270) with St. John Baptist. In the background, behind the King, the Louvre palace of the 13th century. King Louis died during a crusade. Oil on wood, 145,8 x 226,5 cm Detail of an altar for the Parliament of Paris.
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Louis IX, The Saint (1214-1270) with St. John Baptist. In the background, behin...

Amboise Castle, lintel of the St. Hubertus Chapel. Virgin and Child adored by French King Charles VIII (1470-1498) and his wife Anne de Bretagne (1477-1514) Francois I. invited Leonardo da Vinci to the manoir du Clos-Luce, where the painter died in 1519. He is buried in the St.Hubertus Chapel.
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Amboise Castle, lintel of the St. Hubertus Chapel. Virgin and Child adored by F...

The Battle of Mount Tabor (Syria),April 16,1799.
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The Battle of Mount Tabor (Syria),April 16,1799.

The Battle of Mount Tabor (Syria),April 16,1799. Canvas,180 x 260 cm Painted 1808.
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The Battle of Mount Tabor (Syria),April 16,1799. Canvas,180 x 260 cm...

Pixys, showing Christ and the Samaritan woman; Christ miracles, second half 6th. From the church of Lavoute- Chilhac, Haute Loire. Mounting: Central France, 15th. Ivory, H: 33 cm including mounting. OA 5524 A
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Pixys, showing Christ and the Samaritan woman; Christ miracles, second half 6th....

Lower plate of a diptych: Annunciation Virgin Mary; trial of the bitter water; Flight to Egypt. From the eastern Mediterranean; late 6th century. Traces of incrustation and gilding. Ivory, H: 7,1 cm
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Lower plate of a diptych: Annunciation Virgin Mary; trial of the bitter water; F...