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Silent Night by Viggo Johansen
An 1891 painting of a Christmas scene, 'Silent Night' by Viggo Johansen. (Hirschsprung Collection, Copenhagen)

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Traditional British Christmas Food
Three traditional dishes eaten during a British Christmas holiday.
Left: Roast turkey
Top Right: Christmas pudding
Bottom right: Christmas cake
(the cake and pudding were made by Ruth Cartwright)

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Adoration of the Mystic Lamb, Ghent Altarpiece
The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb central interior oil paint on wood panel from the Ghent Altarpiece by the Netherlandish Renaissance artist Jan van Eyck (c. 1390-1441 CE). An inscription on the reverse also credits Hubert van Eyck (d. 1426...

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Detail from the Ghent Altarpiece
A detail of a jewel and robe from an upper interior panel of the Ghent Altarpiece, aka The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb. Credited to the Renaissance artist Jan van Eyck (c. 1390-1441 CE) and made in 1432. An inscription on the reverse also...

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Michael Levy
Michael Levy, a prolific lyre player and composer.

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Gupta Dynasty India, 320 - c. 550 CE - From Magadha to Empire: Culture and Conquest in Classical India
This map illustrates the rise and territorial expansion of the Gupta Empire in India between 320 and circa 550 CE, showcasing a period often regarded as a golden age of Indian civilization. Originating from the Magadha region (modern Bihar...

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Mérode Altarpiece
The c. 1425 triptych Mérode altarpiece by Robert Campin. It is one of the most celebrated of smaller altarpieces meant for private use. It measures open 118 x 65 cm and shows the Annunciation using an interesting early attempt at spatial...

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Altarpiece of the Death of the Virgin, Krakow
The 1489 altarpiece by Veit Stoss in Saint Mary’s Basilica, Krakow, Poland. Known as the Death of the Virgin altarpiece, it is a monumental example of the folding-screen type altarpiece. The panels show scenes from the life of Mary and Jesus...

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Closed View of the Ghent Altarpiece
The closed view of the Ghent Altarpiece, aka The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb. Credited to the Renaissance artist Jan van Eyck (c. 1390-1441 CE) and made in 1432. An inscription on the reverse also credits Hubert van Eyck. The two lower central...

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San Zeno Altarpiece by Mantegna
The San Zeno monastery altarpiece in Verona by Andrea Mantegna. Completed in 1456. The central panel shows the Virgin Mary and Child.