"The holly bears a berry,
As red as any blood" Holly has long been associated with Christmas as the prickly leaves are a reminder of the crown of thorns worn by Jesus.

Here are some images of holly from our collection. These images come from the 18th and 19th centuries.

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I have no way of knowing if there is any of Derby's direct influence in this work, but the similarities across centuries are fascinating.

"The Unexpected Party"
• Tim & Greg Hildebrandt

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“A delightful menagerie of charismatic creatures” – Daily Telegraph

is now open! Come and see the first UK exhibition of works by Indian master painters commissioned by East India Company officials in the late 18th and 19th centuries.

https://t.co/W6q37i6F4r

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The time is the best artist I've ever known
It sculpts the places with the chisel of the centuries
It paints the sky with the brush of hours
And composes its best work of art in a lifetime,the one that appreciates its masterpiece at every moment of his own life

Art by T.A.Kopera

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On 11 December, Paris will offer for sale a selection of masterpieces from the collection of the Count and Countess de Ribes, covering three centuries of French history.

More press info ➡️ https://t.co/bxQobhEAzs

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Art Raffle drawing for ! I know it took me 12 centuries to get it finished, but I finally did! lol Hope you like it; I had a blast drawing her! 😄 Now Just to finish the other 2 raffle drawings!

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He awoke the following morning to a foreign scene: nature, undisturbed by human civilization for centuries. Dazed by the events of the previous night, he spent several days wandering about the forest staring in confusion at the abundant forms of life.

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ALSO here's my lovely druid Årstid, she's a big softie and has a lot of unresolved family issues that she Plane hopped away from, and is now throwing herself into a mega dungeon because a relatively unknown goddess from 2 centuries ago asked nicely via dreams

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A few of the images of Aurora Borealis collected in our new post “Firelight Flickering on the Ceiling of the World”, looking at how this otherworldly phenomenon has been depicted over the centuries. Lots more here: https://t.co/ZlJAMmqPMR

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Two centuries ago, much of the world was left in the cold during what became known as the Year Without a Summer. https://t.co/ijN2xktBnl

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Cheng Li started as a factory worker in the 70s while learning from older artists and second-hand catalogues. He assimilated the style of Russian painters in the 19th and 20th centuries to depict landscapes and still life. View in our collection: https://t.co/hnjrLJ4wus

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It feels like I haven’t colored in centuries
Trying to get into a feel for these two 💙💜

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Looking to grow a fan😉base before publication.💝 Fantasy romance. Amanda discovers she’s Sentinel 10—the most powerful in a centuries-old secret society of psychic warriors. https://t.co/e8Jc5PBfZ4

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For many Native Americans, the common narrative of is a painful reminder of the centuries of genocide & oppression following the arrival of European settlers. In a small gesture, today we highlight some excellent comics by indigenous North American creators (1/3)

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This show. THIS SHOW. You get a peek into the Japanese art of rakugo (centuries-old, one-man comedy shows), great animation, an AMAZING, stylish opening, complex characters that will rip your heart out, etc *swoon*

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Tfw one of your best friends is a centuries old zombie

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THE ZHELL were a people indigenous to the planet Notron (later renamed Coruscant) & the possible ancestors of Humans. The Zhell came into dominance on Coruscant by waging war on the Taung for centuries until they drove them offworld (Taungs would later become the Mandalorians).

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de Provins (Rosa gallica) has centuries of representation in French history. by Henriette Vincent for her "Études de Fleurs et de Fruits" (c. 1820). In via the Lenhardt Library of ➡️ https://t.co/VyLTef1cdy

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The Entombment of Christ
Martin del Cano
Gilding and tempera on panel
Spain circa 1420

From Sam Fogg’s forthcoming exhibition Retablos: Spanish Paintings from the 14th to 16th centuries

Open December 1 - February 7

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thought about vampires and centuries old pampered girls who need gucci, blood and attention to live forever

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