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Mahomet Collection

"Mahomet: A Journey Through Art, History, and Literature" Step into the world through a captivating collection of woodcuts, engravings, and illustrations

Background imageMahomet Collection: John Farleigh Woodcuts for Shaw s

John Farleigh Woodcuts for Shaw s
John Farleighs Woodcuts for George Bernard Shaws " The Adventures of The Black Girl in her search for God." 1932

Background imageMahomet Collection: Mr Robert Bensley in the character of Mahomet in James Millers Mahomet, Drury Lane Theatre, 1765

Mr Robert Bensley in the character of Mahomet in James Millers Mahomet, Drury Lane Theatre, 1765
6337844 Mr Robert Bensley in the character of Mahomet in James Millers Mahomet, Drury Lane Theatre, 1765 by Thornthwaite, J

Background imageMahomet Collection: Medal depicting Mehmed II, c. 1460-70 (bronze)

Medal depicting Mehmed II, c. 1460-70 (bronze)
2563534 Medal depicting Mehmed II, c.1460-70 (bronze) by Italian School, (15th century); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageMahomet Collection: Reverse of the Mehmed II medal, depicting a reclining male nude on a rocky plane, c

Reverse of the Mehmed II medal, depicting a reclining male nude on a rocky plane, c. 1460-70 (bronze)
2563535 Reverse of the Mehmed II medal, depicting a reclining male nude on a rocky plane, c.1460-70 (bronze) by Italian School, (15th century); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageMahomet Collection: Gaza, the Tomb of Neby-El-Hachem, Mahomets ancestor (b / w photo)

Gaza, the Tomb of Neby-El-Hachem, Mahomets ancestor (b / w photo)
5214543 Gaza, the Tomb of Neby-El-Hachem, Mahomets ancestor (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gaza, the Tomb of Neby-El-Hachem, Mahomets ancestor)

Background imageMahomet Collection: Muhammed blinds the idols in the Kaabah (chromolitho)

Muhammed blinds the idols in the Kaabah (chromolitho)
735987 Muhammed blinds the idols in the Kaabah (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Muhammed blinds the idols in the Kaabah)

Background imageMahomet Collection: Mahomet (litho)

Mahomet (litho)
2807917 Mahomet (litho) by Chesterton, Gilbert Keith (1874-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mahomet. Illustration for Biography for Beginners edited by E Clerihew with diagrams by G K)

Background imageMahomet Collection: Mehmed IV (1642-1693) Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, ca. 1681

Mehmed IV (1642-1693) Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, ca. 1681
FIA5402376 Mehmed IV (1642-1693) Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, ca. 1681 by Unknown Artist, (17th century); 255 x 155 cm; Regional Museum, Ptuj Ormoz, Slovenia; (add.info.: (Mahomet, Mehmet, Mehmed)

Background imageMahomet Collection: Muhammed demonstrates his courage with Abu Talib (chromolitho)

Muhammed demonstrates his courage with Abu Talib (chromolitho)
735984 Muhammed demonstrates his courage with Abu Talib (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Muhammed demonstrates his courage with Abu Talib)

Background imageMahomet Collection: MAHOMET & SPIDER MYTH

MAHOMET & SPIDER MYTH
Myth of Mahomet & the spider: the Koreishites pass the cave which Mahomet, having fled from Mecca, is hiding in. The entrance to the cave is guarded by a spider & her web

Background imageMahomet Collection: Mahomet

Mahomet
LLM454722 Mahomet by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mahomet. Illustration from Ogdens cigarette card series on Leaders of Men issued in 1924.); © Look and Learn

Background imageMahomet Collection: Mahomets musicians (engraving)

Mahomets musicians (engraving)
3624356 Mahomets musicians (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mahomets musicians)

Background imageMahomet Collection: Muhammed converts his persecutor (chromolitho)

Muhammed converts his persecutor (chromolitho)
735988 Muhammed converts his persecutor (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Muhammed converts his persecutor)

Background imageMahomet Collection: Mahomet, Servant to King George (engraving)

Mahomet, Servant to King George (engraving)
821291 Mahomet, Servant to King George (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mahomet, Servant to King George)

Background imageMahomet Collection: The Advance in the Soudan, Civilization in the Desert (litho)

The Advance in the Soudan, Civilization in the Desert (litho)
1042556 The Advance in the Soudan, Civilization in the Desert (litho) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Advance in the Soudan, Civilization in the Desert)

Background imageMahomet Collection: Morocco, its People and Places (engraving)

Morocco, its People and Places (engraving)
1045147 Morocco, its People and Places (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Morocco, its People and Places)

Background imageMahomet Collection: Mount Arafat, where Mahomet Preached his Last Sermon (engraving)

Mount Arafat, where Mahomet Preached his Last Sermon (engraving)
671266 Mount Arafat, where Mahomet Preached his Last Sermon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mount Arafat, where Mahomet Preached his Last Sermon)

Background imageMahomet Collection: Muhammed is accused of being a fraud (chromolitho)

Muhammed is accused of being a fraud (chromolitho)
735986 Muhammed is accused of being a fraud (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Muhammed is accused of being a fraud)

Background imageMahomet Collection: Portrait of Mehmed IV called the Hunter, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire

Portrait of Mehmed IV called the Hunter, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire
LRI4582089 Portrait of Mehmed IV called the Hunter, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, 17th century (painting) by Unknown Artist, (17th century); Historisches Museum der Stadt, Vienna

Background imageMahomet Collection: Emir Mahomet, Sultan of Turkey 1567 Date: 1567

Emir Mahomet, Sultan of Turkey 1567 Date: 1567

Background imageMahomet Collection: Irene - a play by Samuel Johnson

Irene - a play by Samuel Johnson
Irene is a Neoclassical tragedy written between 1726 and 1749 by Samuel Johnson. Johnsons main source for the story of Irene was Richard Knolless Generall Historie of the Turkes (1603)

Background imageMahomet Collection: Sultan Mehmed I Celebi - leader of the Ottoman Turks

Sultan Mehmed I Celebi - leader of the Ottoman Turks
Mehmed I Celebi (13901421) - Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1413 to 1421. Date: circa 1420

Background imageMahomet Collection: Mohammed Abdullah Hassan, The Mad Mullah

Mohammed Abdullah Hassan, The Mad Mullah
Mohammed Abdullah Hassan, Somali religious and nationalist leader, nicknamed The Mad Mullah by the British. He was a Moslem fanatic, claiming to be the incarnation of Mahomet

Background imageMahomet Collection: Mahomet Religious ceremonies customs forms worship practised

Mahomet Religious ceremonies customs forms worship practised
Mahomet, Religious ceremonies and customs, or, The forms of worship practised by the several nations of the known world, from the earliest records to the present time

Background imageMahomet Collection: Mehmed Ii, 1432

Mehmed Ii, 1432

Background imageMahomet Collection: Sultan Mehmed III Adli - ruler of the Ottoman Turks

Sultan Mehmed III Adli - ruler of the Ottoman Turks
Mehmed III Adli (1566-1603) - Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1595 until his death. Date: circa 1600

Background imageMahomet Collection: Sultan Mehmed II - leader of the Ottoman Turks

Sultan Mehmed II - leader of the Ottoman Turks
Mehmed II (or Mehmed the Conqueror ) (14321481) - Sultan of the Ottoman Empire twice; first for a short time from 1444 to September 1446, and later from February 1451 to 1481. Date: circa 1475

Background imageMahomet Collection: Mahaomet Caratha

Mahaomet Caratha - Turkish rope-dancer and Equilibrist during the reign of George II. Date: circa 1745

Background imageMahomet Collection: Mahomet Caratha

Mahomet Caratha
MAHAOMET CARATHA Turkish rope-dancer and Equilibrist during the reign of George II. Date: fl. 1727 - 1760

Background imageMahomet Collection: Portrait of Mehmed II (engraving) (b / w photo)

Portrait of Mehmed II (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF265871 Portrait of Mehmed II (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMahomet Collection: The Late Mahomet Jemalal Alam, Sultan of the Sulu Islands, 1881

The Late Mahomet Jemalal Alam, Sultan of the Sulu Islands, 1881

Background imageMahomet Collection: Thessaloniki, Greece - Keupreli

Thessaloniki, Greece - Keupreli
Thessaloniki, Greece - Keuperli (Koperli, Koprili). An outdoor market. This district was named after Mahomet Kuperli (or Kupruli), a 17th century Ottoman Grand Vizier. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageMahomet Collection: VOLTAIRE: MAHOMET, 1742. Title page of Mahomet, a play by Voltaire, 1742

VOLTAIRE: MAHOMET, 1742. Title page of Mahomet, a play by Voltaire, 1742

Background imageMahomet Collection: The cemetery where the family of Mahomet are buried, Damascu

The cemetery where the family of Mahomet are buried, Damascus, Holy Land, (i.e. Syria). Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Background imageMahomet Collection: Famous astrologers

Famous astrologers
Astrologers. Historical artwork of six astrologers. Clockwise from top left, they are Apollonius Tyaneus, Mahomet, Edward Kelly, Paracelsus, Doctor John Dee and Roger Bacon

Background imageMahomet Collection: Apollonius of Tyana, Greek philosopher

Apollonius of Tyana, Greek philosopher
Apollonius of Tyana, Greek Neopythagorean philosopher from the town of Tyana in Cappadocia, Asia Minor. Believed by some to be a necromancer, credited with many paranormal feats

Background imageMahomet Collection: Valet to George I

Valet to George I
LEWIS MAXIMILIAN MAHOMET Imprisoned by Hungarian Imperialists, employed by George I, became a Christian, did many good works i.e paid debts of over 300 prisoners



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"Mahomet: A Journey Through Art, History, and Literature" Step into the world through a captivating collection of woodcuts, engravings, and illustrations. John Farleigh's masterful woodcuts for Shaw's works transport us to an era where tales were brought to life on paper. Immerse yourself in the grandeur of The Grand Mosque of Mecca as it showcases the majestic Kaaba in all its glory. This 1800s depiction takes you back to a time when spirituality intertwined with architectural marvels. Dive deep into Dante's Divine Comedy and explore the depths of Hell alongside Virgil. Witness their journey unfold through intricate engravings that bring forth the vivid imagery from this timeless masterpiece. Experience the tragic tale of Mahomet, the Turkish Emperor who commits a heinous act by murdering Irene. This haunting engraving captures both beauty and brutality in one frame, leaving viewers captivated by its emotional intensity. Travel to Ujiji and Nyassaland with Mr Swann as he brings news about The Death of Emin Pasha. Engraved scenes depict these far-off lands where lives intertwine amidst turmoil and discovery. Delve into "Theologie à la Turque, " a hand-colored etching published by Hannah Humphrey in 1799. Explore how religious boundaries are challenged as cultures collide within Mahomet's church walls. Witness Robert Bensley embodying Mahomet's character at Drury Lane Theatre in James Miller's play from 1765. Feel his presence command attention on stage as he brings this complex historical figure to life before your eyes. Marvel at Mehmed II depicted on a bronze medal from c. 1460-70, capturing his powerful reign during an era filled with conquests and cultural achievements. Admire the reverse side featuring a reclining male nude against rocky terrain—a symbol of strength amidst vulnerability.