Galleries
A gallery of beautiful parrots from Europeana - in paintings, sculpture and photography.
Passionate flute playing, guitar wizardry and trumpet serenades: these musical scenes abound in joy and dedication, with a delightful touch of quirkiness.
Photographer Wilhelm Weimar (1857-1917) had a highly individual style. His 'Herbarium' of 1901 is a unique portfolio of organic compositions that testifies to his striking sense of composition, texture and detail.
How do you take your tea? Served in an elegant parlour, from a flask or during a Japanese ceremony? Since the 1840s, sitting down for a steamy cup of joy has become part of daily life all over the world.
Juvenal's 2000-year-old motto 'A healthy mind in a healthy body' is still valid in today's keep-fit culture. Mental well-being is often connected to regular physical exercise, shown in many varieties here!
The magic lantern was the most popular, creative and versatile instrument for visual communication before cinema. Through projection, the static medium of the photograph acquired new dynamics and a heightened sense of realism.
Some musical instruments were works of art in themselves, frequently decorated with, or shaped into, dragons, monsters or other legendary creatures.
Surimono are a genre of Japanese woodblock print. Produced in small numbers for a mostly educated audience of literati, surimono were often more experimental and extravagant than commercial prints.
A stringed instrument, sounded by a rotating wheel creating a drone, while the pitch of the instrument is altered by keys. These instruments are often ornately decorated with scrolls carved into the shape of a human head.
Take a look at the ways in which artists have portrayed themselves through time. These portraits show thoughts and feelings about individual artists, their art and the societies in which they lived and worked.
Lamellophones are found all over Africa. Their names - for example, mbiras, lukembes, kalimbas - differ from region to region, as do the way they are made and, also, the materials from which they are made.
Art Nouveau glassmakers returned their work to the furnace many times, adding layers of textures and decorative elements. Find out more in our Art Nouveau exhibition.
Art Nouveau ceramicists experimented with new forms and innovative glazing techniques.
Art Nouveau jewellers styled fashionable pieces for their elite clients. Find out more in our Art Nouveau exhibition.
Coats, scarves, furs, capes: a collection of cool styles for cold weather.
We label many activities as 'leisure' - here are some of the outfits especially designed for these kinds of activities.
The accordion is played across Europe, an important instrument in many countries' folk and popular music
In this gallery we highlight electric guitars provided by Cité De La Musique, France.
During the Europeana 280 campaign, we asked the Ministry of Culture of the Netherlands to select highlights of Dutch art.
Harpsichords were often works of arts themselves with the inside of the cover a canvas for paintings.
During the Europeana 280 campaign, we asked the Belgian Ministry of Culture to select some artistic highlights from Belgian collections.
Vintage photography of scenes and costumes from opera productions and the Kaunas State Theatre, one of the oldest functioning theatres in Lithuania. These photographs come from the collection of Kaunas City Museum.
During the Europeana 280 campaign, we asked the French Ministry of Culture to select highlights of French art.
During the Europeana 280 campaign, we asked the Romanian Ministry of Culture to select highlights of Romanian art.