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Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome as viewed from St. Peter's Square. Completed in 1590 CE, consecrated in 1626 CE. (Courtesy of Unsplash)

Landing of Henry Hudson, 1609, at Verplanck Point, New York, oil on canvas by Robert Walter Weir, 1835. The Collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller, Christie's.

"Stony Ground" is an 1884 CE gouache painting by Edwin Austin Abbey (1852-1911 CE) which depicts a domestic scene from 17th or 18th Century CE America. A puritan pastor recites a sermon before a gathering of people in a kitchen. (Brooklyn...

"The golden tree" was painted c. 1893-1902 CE. The painting depicts the legendary Sir Galahad receiving the Holy Grail and ascending to heaven with it after building a golden tree. It is part of the Part of the "Abbey Room Murals: The Quest...

"The seven knights of darkness" was painted c. 1893-1902 CE. The painting depicts the legendary Sir Galahad battling personifications of the Seven Deadly Sins as part of his quest for the Holy Grail. It is part of the Part of the "Abbey Room...

"Knights of the Round Table Set Forth on the Search for the Holy Grail" was painted c. 1893-1905 CE. The painting depicts the legendary King Arthur's knights of the Round Table embarking on their quest to recover the Holy Grail. It is part...

A stained glass window depicting William Penn (1644–1718 CE), the founder of the Province of Pennsylvania. Made by J. and R. Lamb Studio c. 1905 CE.

Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome. The dome was completed in 1590 CE and the church was consecrated in 1626 CE. It is considered a triumph of Renaissance architecture.

Mayflower passenger Stephen Hopkins' (l. 1581-1644 CE) house at Plimoth Plantation, a reconstruction of Plymouth Colony. Plymouth, MA.

"Landing of the Pilgrims" (c. 1803 CE) is a painting by Michele Felice Cornè (1752–1845 CE). It depicts the Pilgrims who travelled to Plymouth Rock aboard the Mayflower in 1620 CE. Courtesy of the Diplomatic Reception Rooms, U.S. Department...