Galleries
This gallery contains drawings from the travelogues of four European travellers (Jacob Spon, George Wheler, Richard Chandler, and Richard Pococke) who visited Greece during the 17th and 18th centuries. The images illustrate the way antiquities were concei…
In early modern Europe, ancient Greek was a marker of cultural distinctiveness. This gallery showcases objects such as personal items and portraits that integrate Greek words and phrases. These artifacts reveal how the language was used to express various…
Christmas trees, decorated with tinsels, baubles, lights, candles and more, are symbols of the holidays all across Europe. Enjoy this gallery of Christmas trees, and happy holidays to all from us at Europeana. Curated by Europeana Common Culture project…
Can you feel the festive vibe? As Christmas approaches, the cities of Europe come to life with sparkling lights, dazzling decorations, and a sense of joy in the air.
Christmas markets are street markets associated with the celebration of Christmas during the four weeks of Advent. They originated in Germany, but are now held in many other countries.
Endre Vadász (1901–1944), painter and graphic artist, best known for his graphic works and etchings. His art mainly dates from the 1920s and 1930s, and he published several individual graphic albums. His etchings were exhibited in the European and America…
While Christmas is usually a time of joy and celebration, for some people, it can be a challenging time when they have to spend it in a hospital. However, hospitals often try to make the holiday season as cheerful as possible by organizing special events …
Heritage photography is not only vintage images preserved in archives and old family albums. A lot of experimentation took place in the course of 1800 to fix, visualize and bring to life imagery. The magic lantern was an important part of the history of i…
Since 2014, the Europeana Aggregator PHOTOCONSORTIUM – International Consortium for Photographic Heritage has been devoted to the promotion, enhancement and reuse of the culture of photography and photographic heritage, with more than 400 thousands object…
Embroidery is treated with special respect in Hungary as a highly valued element of the country’s intangible cultural heritage. Its tradition and craftsmanship has been transferred from generation to generation in rural areas in Hungary. Embroidery can be…
Although advertising methods have changed over the centuries thanks to technological advances, the main element of advertising has remained unchanged since ancient times: attracting attention. Read brief history of advertising: https://en.mandadb.hu/cikk/…
When in need of some calm, explore this gallery of beautifully serene landscapes and peaceful nature views.
Explore these cultural cats from collections across Europe - these drawings, photographs and paintings show the finest of feline forms.
From an artist's atelier to a lawyer's office, from an inside of the church to a bookshop – take a look at all these depictions of various interiors.
These photos explore skiing, which developed to a competitive sport and leisure past-time in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Christmas and New Year cards from European countries.
A candlestick is a wooden, metal, glass or clay device used to hold or contain a candle safely. The history of candlesticks is closely tied to the development of candles and humanity's lighting needs. The function and form of candlesticks range from s…
This gallery collects postcards of Baile Felix that illustrate a change in depiction that took place in the Socialist era, visually marking it as a place that transitioned from elite spa tourism to being available for the "masses".
Autumn has inspired artists for centuries. This gallery shows how artists have depicted the harvest season through colourful paintings and drawings.
The Chain Bridge was the first permanent crossing between Pest and Buda, as well as the first bridge built across the Danube in Hungary. Construction began in 1839, and the completed bridge was inaugurated by Franz Joseph on November 20, 1849. The three-s…
An interesting fact about the Hungarian beard and mustache: At the beginning of the 18th century Hungarian peasantry was forced to shave their facial hair because of a so-called beard penalty. It was only after 1848, after the abolition of birth privilege…
Material memories of global connections
Artworks from drawings, paintings and more depicting witches, includes typical associations such as cooking up potions as well as links with the devil, flying and broomsticks.
The online space "Flames with Art" traces the creative and research journey behind Corina Dutu DC exploration of fire as an artistic and cultural symbol. From the earliest experiments with the “art with flames” concept to playful testing, perfor…