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A figure with a long flowing beard floats above a group of figures kneeling and crouching on the ground

"Then the Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind,", 1757 - 1827

William Blake

A bearded being peers over a cloud and points downward at a pair of monstrous creatures while a group of people look on

"Behold now Behemoth which I made with thee,", 1757 - 1827

William Blake

A man and a woman give a loaf of bread to a beggar, while a scene above them shows a figure falling from the side of a bearded robed man who is surrounded by angels

"Then went Satan forth from the presence of the Lord,", 1757 - 1827

William Blake

Poster of man being chased by a bull and three other figures.

Poster for "La vache enragée", 1864 - 1901

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

Pastel drawing of close view of flower pistils (round center parts)

Study of Rosettes for Lady's Dress, 1834 - 1903

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

The Virgin and Child with Angels

The Virgin and Child with Angels, c. 1362/3 - 1422

Taddeo di Bartolo

Painting of man in black robe with blue background and inscription

Martin Luther, 1472 - 1553

Workshop of Lucas Cranach the Elder

An open book, with a portrait of a man on the left page and the title page on the right page.

Illustrations for Huit Sonnets by E. Degas, 1834 - 1917

Hilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas

Print of two views of same man facing viewer and in profile

Double Portrait of Napoleon, active 1824-1841

Georges Maile

A line of robed figures gathered in front of a tree playing musical instruments and holding banners

"So the Lord blessed the latter end of Job", 1757 - 1827

William Blake

A blue-green cast bronze vessel that has a wide, stout foot, a stout body, a large spout that has the head of a wide-mouthed tiger on top, and is covered in fine inscribed swirling lines.

'Gong' Covered Ritual Wine Vessel with Tiger and Owl Decor

Chinese

A standing cast bronze rectangle box with four tall legs. The outside walls of the box are decorated with a fine engraved swirling pattern, two thin forms along the top, and protruding bumps along the side edges and bottom. The corner edges protrude out.

'Fangding' Ritual Food Vessel with Abstract Decor

Chinese

A grey cast bronze box-shaped vessel with a sloped lid. The entire piece is inscribed with detailed, swirling designs with the bottom-center having a goat-like inscription.

'Fangyi' Covered Ritual Wine Vessel with 'Taotie' Decor

Chinese

A cast bronze cup that has a long handle that slopes upward. The handle is decorated with finely engraved lines. The cup is mottled bright green and grey.

'Shao' Ritual Wine Ladle

Chinese

A blue-green cast bronze four-legged container with an upright dragon neck and head. The four corners of the object are in the shape of narrow cups and the center is a solid square. It is inscribed with a pattern throughout.

Pigment Container

Chinese

A pale yellow-green cast bronze vessel that stands on four stout feet. The body of the vessel is round and wide. The lid is curved and flat with two upturned points on the sides. The handle reaches over the lid and is shaped like a coil. The entire piece is covered in fine inscribed swirling and animalistic lines.

'You' Covered Ritual Wine Vessel in the Form of Two Addorsed Owls

Chinese

A cast bronze bowl with a thick, wide foot. The bowl has tall walls and the outside is decorated with a detailed swirling pattern with very thick and very fine lines. The pattern is mirrored down the center.

'Yu' Ritual Food Vessel with 'Taotie' and Striding 'Kui'-Dragon Decor

Chinese

'Ge' Dagger-Axe with Decorative Extensions

'Ge' Dagger-Axe with Decorative Extensions

Chinese

Knife with Pronged Attachment (perhaps for punching leather), Ordos Type

Knife with Pronged Attachment (perhaps for punching leather), Ordos Type

Chinese

Ceremonial Axe

Ceremonial Axe

Chinese

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