Effigies Collection

The Cross Bearers, WW1 battlefield by Matania
British soldiers on a devastated battlefield rescuing a figure of Jesus Christ and his cross from a ruined church. Date: 1918

Templars church, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Close-up of effigy on tomb of King Edward II, died 1327, Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Saint Wilgefortis, Church of St Etienne, Beauvais (b / w photo)
3094033 Saint Wilgefortis, Church of St Etienne, Beauvais (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Wilgefortis, Church of St Etienne, Beauvais)

Duchess of Cleveland, from a painting by Sir Peter Lely.. Handcolored engraving from Civil Costume of England from the Conquest to the Present Period drawn by Charles Martin

Big heads for children (Cabezones), San Fermin festival, Pamplona, Navarra, Euskadi, Spain, Europe

Sketches in China - the Consecration of a Buddhist Abbot at the Temple of Honam, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Sketches in China - the Consecration of a Buddhist Abbot at the Temple of Honam - drawn by our special artist and correspondent, 1858

The Rutt Jatthra, a Hindoo Festival held at Juggernauth, in Orissa, from a native drawing, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The Rutt Jatthra, a Hindoo Festival held at Juggernauth, in Orissa, from a native drawing, 1857. Juggernauth, which means "the Lord of the World

Anti-Papal Demonstration at Salisbury, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Anti-Papal Demonstration at Salisbury, 1850....the sober, peaceful, and respectable city of Salisbury [in Wiltshire] was frightened from the propriety of its stagnation by a grand mock procession of

Gottfried Count of Arensberg, 14th century armour
Gottfried, Count of Arensberg, Graf von Arensberg, 1370. In suit of armour, leather surcoat with coat of arms, iron arm harness. From a grave effigy in Frankfurt Cathedral

Asia, Southeast Asia, Myanmar, Mawlamyine, buddha in the Kyaik Tan Lan pagoda on Mawlamyine ridge

Asia, Southeast Asia, Myanmar, Sagaing, Sagaing hill

Henry VII Chapel, Westminster Abbey, London
Henry VII Chapel, North Side, Westminster Abbey, London, dating back to the early 16th century. circa early 20th century

Grand Masters Crypt, Valletta, Malta
View inside the Grand Masters (Knights of Malta) Crypt, St John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta, Malta, showing the sarcophagi of (left to right) Philippe Villiers de l'Isle Adam

Tomb of Sir George Villiers and his wife Mary, Countess of Buckingham, in St
CLF294223 Tomb of Sir George Villiers and his wife Mary, Countess of Buckingham, in St. Nicholas Chapel, Westminster Abbey (b/w photo) (see also 294206) by Evans

Tomb of Sir George Villiers and his wife Mary, Countess of Buckingham, in St
CLF294206 Tomb of Sir George Villiers and his wife Mary, Countess of Buckingham, in St. Nicholas Chapel, Westminster Abbey (b/w photo) (see also 294223) by Evans

Tombs in Westminster Abbey, London (b/w photo)
CLF294198 Tombs in Westminster Abbey, London (b/w photo) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); (add.info.: main part of present building begun by King Henry III in 1245;); © Country Life

The Cosmati Pavement, Westminster Abbey, London (b/w photo)
CLF294180 The Cosmati Pavement, Westminster Abbey, London (b/w photo) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); (add.info.: main part of present building begun by King Henry III in 1245; Cosmati)

Portrait of Angelo Doni, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi, Raffaello Sanzio
1 person, acrobatics, activities, activity, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, celebrity, central italy, circus artist, circus artists, circuses

Portrait of Maddalena Doni, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi, Raffaello Sanzio
1 person, acrobatics, activities, activity, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, celebrity, central italy, circus artist, circus artists, circuses

Portrait of a Cardinal, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi, Raffaello Sanzio
1 person, acrobatics, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, celebrity, central italy, circus artist, circus artists, circuses, contemporary, copy

Portrait of Baldassare Castiglione, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raphael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi
1 person, acrobatics, activities, activity, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, celebrity, central italy, circus artist, circus artists, circuses

Children of King Louis IX of France: Isabella, 1241-1271, and Robert, Count of Clermont, 1256-1317
6340114 Children of King Louis IX of France: Isabella, 1241-1271, and Robert, Count of Clermont, 1256-1317, father of the House of Bourbon by Villain (19th century); (add.info)

The Arderne Tomb, St. Peters Church, Elford, Staffordshire, England
779743 The Arderne Tomb, St. Peters Church, Elford, Staffordshire, England, 1848-9 (hand coloured engraving) (see also 741543 & 779744) by Richardson, Edward M

Effigies of Sir Charles Somerset, his lady and daughter
2832280 Effigies of Sir Charles Somerset, his lady and daughter, in St Jamess (pencil & w/c on paper)) by O Neill, Hugh (1784-1824); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Tomb of Thomas Rowley and his wife in the crypt of St Johns Church (w / c on paper)
2831886 Tomb of Thomas Rowley and his wife in the crypt of St Johns Church (w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Effigies of the Canynges in St Mary Redcliffe, 1825 (drawing, watercolour)
2831467 Effigies of the Canynges in St Mary Redcliffe, 1825 (drawing, watercolour) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Effigy of Abbot Newland, in Bristol Cathedral (pencil & w / c on paper)
2831350 Effigy of Abbot Newland, in Bristol Cathedral (pencil & w/c on paper) by O Neill, Hugh (1784-1824); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Effigy of Abbot Guilliam in Bristol Cathedral (pencil & w / c on paper)
2831347 Effigy of Abbot Guilliam in Bristol Cathedral (pencil & w/c on paper) by O Neill, Hugh (1784-1824); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Monument to Sir John Young and his wife Joan (nee Wadham
2831339 Monument to Sir John Young and his wife Joan (nee Wadham) in Bristol Cathedral (pencil & w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

The curious parties (colour litho)
2809264 The curious parties (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The curious parties)

A flesh idol? (colour litho)
2777860 A flesh idol? (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A flesh idol? The capture of a devil-fish)

The Fifth of November, Exhibition of Guys at the Alexandra Palace (engraving)
1590742 The Fifth of November, Exhibition of Guys at the Alexandra Palace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fifth of November)

Grave effigy of Sir Nicholas Throkmorton, St. Catherine Cree
Grave effigy of Sir Nicholas Throkmorton, 1516-1571, Chief Butler of England, in the church of St. Catherine Cree, Aldgate

Grave effigies in St. Saviours Southwark. Wooden figure of a Knight Templar and monument to Old Overie, father of Mary Overie, foundress of the Priory

Nantes, St. Peter and St. Paul Cathedral, Tomb of Francis II
XIR345884 Nantes, St. Peter and St. Paul Cathedral, Tomb of Francis II, Duke of Brittany and Marguerite of Foix, 1502-07 (plaster cast from marble) (b/w photo) by Colombe

Tombs of the Knights Templar, c. 1820-39 (aquatint)
STC240779 Tombs of the Knights Templar, c.1820-39 (aquatint) by Sanquirico, Alessandro (1777-1849) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Blanche of France (d. 1243), detail of the tomb (see 181201 and 248110) (gold and enamel)
CLG245287 Blanche of France (d.1243), detail of the tomb (see 181201 and 248110) (gold and enamel) by French School, (13th century); 105x126 cm; Basilique Saint-Denis

Monument of Sir Richard Vernon and wife
Supposed monument of Sir Richard Vernon (c.1390-1451), English landowner, MP and Speaker of the House of Commons, and his wife, Benedicta de Ludlow, in St Bartholomews Church, Tong, Shropshire. 1864

Tomb of Jean (1234-50) and Blanche (1234-50) of France, children of Louis IX (1214-70
XIR181201 Tomb of Jean (1234-50) and Blanche (1234-50) of France, children of Louis IX (1214-70) and Marguerite of Provence (gold & enamel) by French School

Jean de France (d. 1248) detail of the tomb (gold & enamel) (see 181201 and 245287)
CLG248110 Jean de France (d.1248) detail of the tomb (gold & enamel) (see 181201 and 245287) by French School, (13th century); Basilique Saint-Denis

Tomb of the Merodes Family, Gheel, Sheet 6 from Haghes Portfolio of Sketches
WAG451539 Tomb of the Merodes Family, Gheel, Sheet 6 from Haghes Portfolio of Sketches: Belgium, Germany, c.1845-55 (colour litho) by Haghe, Louis (1806-85); 39x28 cm; Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Lady Isabel Neville and her second husband, Sir William Smythe, from the Smythe Tomb, St
779750 Lady Isabel Neville and her second husband, Sir William Smythe, from the Smythe Tomb, St. Peters Church, Elford, Staffordshire, England

Jean Froissart, chronicler, author and historian
Jean Froissart (c1337 - c1405), French-speaking chronicler, medieval author and Court historian. 14th century

Effigies of Sir Maurice Berkeley and wife, in St Mark s, 1799 (w / c on paper)
2832073 Effigies of Sir Maurice Berkeley and wife, in St Mark s, 1799 (w/c on paper) by Master of the Bristol Church Monuments (c.1799); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Monument to William Canynges in St Mary Redcliffe (w / c on paper)
2831461 Monument to William Canynges in St Mary Redcliffe (w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

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Effigies, the silent storytellers of history, stand as solemn reminders of lives once lived. In the haunting image titled "The Cross Bearers, " Matania captures the desolate aftermath of a WW1 battlefield, where effigies serve as poignant memorials to fallen heroes. Across Europe's vast expanse, from Templars church in London to Gloucester Cathedral's tomb of King Edward II, these stone figures bear witness to centuries gone by. Intricate and lifelike, an up-close view reveals the delicate craftsmanship on display at Gloucester Cathedral. The effigy adorning King Edward II's tomb transports us back to 1327 and offers a glimpse into medieval artistry that has stood the test of time. Saint Wilgefortis stands tall within the Church of St Etienne in Beauvais. This black-and-white photograph captures her enigmatic presence, captivating viewers with her mysterious allure and unwavering devotion. Not limited to royalty or saints alone, even common folk find their place among these immortalized figures. The Duchess of Cleveland gazes regally from Sir Peter Lely's painting – a testament to beauty preserved forever through art. Effigies take on new forms during festive celebrations like San Fermin festival in Pamplona. Enormous cabezones (big heads) bring joy and laughter to children as they parade through the streets – a modern twist on ancient traditions. Within Westminster Abbey's hallowed halls lies Henry VII Chapel – an architectural marvel adorned with effigies that pay homage to England's past monarchs. Each figure tells its own tale; each face holds secrets untold. Venturing beyond England’s shores leads us deep into Valletta’s Grand Masters Crypt in Malta. Here lie grand masters whose waxwork effigies offer glimpses into their illustrious rule over this Mediterranean island nation. Returning once more to Westminster Abbey unveils another striking sight: Sir George Villiers and his wife Mary, Countess of Buckingham.