Anachronism Collection

King Henry VIII of England celebrating May Day with his first queen Catherine of Aragon, circa 1509. He is dressed in anachronistic Victorian outfit of top hat, coat, chain breeches and boots

Henry VIII of England meeting Francis I of France on horseback at the Field of the Cloth of Gold, 7 June 1520. Coats of arms hang from trees and knights in armor and heralds gather for a tournament

Landing of Julius Caesar in Britain, 54BC
A standard-bearer of the 10th legion in bearskin leads Roman infantry onto a beach at Sandwich, 54BC. Julius Caesar in breastplate and coat stands on board an anachronistic steamboat

Branch of pink plum blossom. Color woodblock mokuhanga from Kaishien Gaden, Japanese edition of Wang Gais Jieziyuan Huazhaun or Manual of the Mustard Seed Garden, Second Collection, Ichimura Bunko

Cover of "The Butter Plate", Satirical in Colors
ICA4892052 Cover of " The Butter Plate", Satirical in Colors, 1904_7_30: Religion - Jesus, Jew - Illustration by Hermann-Paul (1864-1940) by Hermann-Paul

King Henry VIII of England celebrating May Day with his first queen Catherine of Aragon, circa 1509
6337267 King Henry VIII of England celebrating May Day with his first queen Catherine of Aragon, circa 1509 by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info)

A standard-bearer of the 10th legion in bearskin leads Roman infantry onto a beach at Sandwich, 54BC
6337256 A standard-bearer of the 10th legion in bearskin leads Roman infantry onto a beach at Sandwich, 54BC by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info)

Cover of "Le Don Quixote", number 333, Satirique en Colours
ICA4926835 Cover of " Le Don Quixote", number 333, Satirique en Colours, 1880_11_5: Le duel A la key - Anticlericalism - Evictions 1880, Eg combative, Laicisation - Ferry Jules,s Pierre

Heraclitus, 1628 (oil on canvas)
5916305 Heraclitus, 1628 (oil on canvas) by Brugghen, Hendrick Ter (1588-1629); 85.5x70 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info)

Cover of "The Courier francais", number 47, Satirique en N & B
ICA4884209 Cover of " The Courier francais", number 47, Satirique en N & B, 1901_11_24: The Nude and the Church - Anticlericalism, Censorship, Religion - Clerical Hypocrisy

King Henry VIII in Victorian hunting outfit with a shepherds crook on horseback chasing a Catholic monk fleeing with
6337268 King Henry VIII in Victorian hunting outfit with a shepherds crook on horseback chasing a Catholic monk fleeing with the church gold by Leech

William the Conqueror with his ragtag army of Normans in 1066
6337257 William the Conqueror with his ragtag army of Normans in 1066 by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info.: William the Conqueror with his ragtag army of Normans in 1066)

The Knave of Hearts, He Stole Those Tarts, and took them all away. (2 of 4) Date: circa 1890s

Illuminated title page to Present Pastimes of Merrie England.. Handcolored lithograph after an illustration by J. E. Rogers from Francis Cowley Burnands Present Pastimes of Merrie England, Cassell

Medieval youth at bat in a game of cricket on a green.. Handcolored lithograph after an illustration by J. E. Rogers from Francis Cowley Burnands Present Pastimes of Merrie England, Cassell, London

Medieval man and woman playing a game of battledore.. Handcolored lithograph after an illustration by J. E. Rogers from Francis Cowley Burnands Present Pastimes of Merrie England, Cassell, London

Medieval man playing a game of snooker.. Handcolored lithograph after an illustration by J. E. Rogers from Francis Cowley Burnands Present Pastimes of Merrie England, Cassell, London, 1873

Medieval men smoking and drinking in front of the parlor fire.. Handcolored lithograph after an illustration by J. E. Rogers from Francis Cowley Burnands Present Pastimes of Merrie England, Cassell

Medieval sailors on a sailboat.. Handcolored lithograph after an illustration by J. E. Rogers from Francis Cowley Burnands Present Pastimes of Merrie England, Cassell, London, 1873

Medieval man fishing from a boat in a waterlily pond.. Handcolored lithograph after an illustration by J. E. Rogers from Francis Cowley Burnands Present Pastimes of Merrie England, Cassell, London

Medieval men and woman playing croquet with mallet and hoops.. Handcolored lithograph after an illustration by J. E. Rogers from Francis Cowley Burnands Present Pastimes of Merrie England, Cassell

Medieval man riding a wooden velocipede on a cobbled street.. Handcolored lithograph after an illustration by J. E. Rogers from Francis Cowley Burnands Present Pastimes of Merrie England, Cassell

Medieval couple dancing to a musician playing a clarinet.. Handcolored lithograph after an illustration by J. E. Rogers from Francis Cowley Burnands Present Pastimes of Merrie England, Cassell

Young girl holding up a musical score for two medieval musicians.. Handcolored lithograph after an illustration by J. E. Rogers from Francis Cowley Burnands Present Pastimes of Merrie England

Medieval woman seated in a gothic chair playing cats cradle.. Handcolored lithograph after an illustration by J. E. Rogers from Francis Cowley Burnands Present Pastimes of Merrie England, Cassell

Medieval tutor teaching young woman how to play cup and ball.. Handcolored lithograph after an illustration by J. E. Rogers from Francis Cowley Burnands Present Pastimes of Merrie England, Cassell

Girl with poppies
Front cover of the Illustrated London News Christmas Number, 1907. A young woman in medieval costume, but looking decidely Edwardian, holds a bunch of poppies and stares out intensely at the viewer

Ptolemy I Soter I, ruler of Egypt
Ptolemy I Soter I (Soter meaning Saviour), also known as Ptolemy Lagides, a Macedonian general under Alexander the Great who became ruler of Egypt (323-283 BC)

Europe, Italy, Tuscany, Sienna. Brass rings where horses were tied in the Piazza del Campo
Italy, Tuscany, Sienna. Brass rings where horses were tied in the Piazza del Campo. Credit as: Wendy Kaveney / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Cartier at Montreal
Jacques Cartier, wearing 18th century dress, raises a cross at Montreal to mark his discovery of the St Lawrence river. (A nice example of anachronism in illustration !)

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"Anachronism: A Journey Through Time" Step into the realm of anachronism, where history intertwines with imagination. Witness King Henry VIII of England celebrating May Day with his first queen Catherine of Aragon, as vibrant colors and merry festivities fill the air. Transport yourself further back in time to witness the landing of Julius Caesar in Britain, 54BC, as Roman soldiers march onto the shores of Sandwich. Marvel at a meeting between Henry VIII and Francis I of France, two powerful monarchs whose encounter shaped European politics. The Romans walking off with the Sabine Women come alive through a digitally enhanced image from "The Comic History of Rome, " reminding us that even ancient tales can be reimagined. Nature's beauty takes center stage as a branch of pink plum blossom delicately adorns this captivating journey through time. Satirical publications like "The Butter Plate" and "Le Don Quixote" offer glimpses into society's humor across different eras. Heraclitus gazes upon us from an oil canvas painting dated 1628, his wisdom transcending centuries. Meanwhile, "The Courier francais" captures satire in black and white tones, showcasing how humor evolves over time. Intrigue unfolds as we find ourselves amidst King Henry VIII donning Victorian hunting attire on horseback while chasing a fleeing Catholic monk carrying church gold. An unexpected clash between past and present emerges before our eyes. Join us on this extraordinary adventure where anachronisms weave together fragments from various epochs to create a tapestry unlike any other. Immerse yourself in these captivating moments frozen in time – reminders that history is not always bound by chronological order but rather dances freely across generations for all to marvel at its wonders.