Images

Portrait of George H. Thomas, photograph by Mathew Brady, c. 1855-1865. Known as the "Rock of Chickamauga," Union Major General George Henry Thomas (1816-1870) played important roles in several key battles of the American Civil War, including...

The Game of Chess, painting by Sofonisba Anguissola, c. 1555. This painting depicts three of Sofonisba's sister's playing a game of chess outside. With vibrant colors and luxurious clothing, Anguissola's artstyle was unique in the Italian...

Portrait of Phillip II of Spain, painting by Sofonisba Anguissola, Spain, 1565. Sofonisba served as Queen Isabel de Valois' lady-in-waiting and her painting teacher. This portrait of Phillip II showcases him in his usual attire of black...

Portrait of Queen Isabel de Valois of Spain, painting by Sofonisba Anguissola, Italy, c. 1561 - 1565. Isabel de Valois was the third wife of King Phillip II of Spain and was taught painting by Sofonisba Anguissola. Museo del Prado, Madrid...

Child Bitten by a Lobster, painting by Sofonisba Anguissola, Italy, c. 1554. A chalk and pencil artwork, this work by Sofonisba shows a child expressing pain after being bitten by a lobster. This is an example of naturalism in Italian Renaissance...

Juana of Austria with a Young Girl, painting by Sofonisba Anguissola, Italy, c.1561. Juana of Austria (1535–1573), daughter of Emperor Charles V, married Prince Juan of Portugal and later served as the regent of Spain whislt her brother...

Replicas of the "Twin Sisters," the cannons used by the Texians at the Battle of San Jacinto, 21 April 1836, San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site. Photograph by Ernest Mettendorf, 2008.

The San Jacinto Monument– 567.31 feet (172.92 m) high, located east of Houston, Texas – commemorates the Battle of San Jacinto on 21 April 1836. Photo by Tijuana Brass, 2007.

Historical marker of the Goliad Massacre of 27 March 1836 at the Fannin Memorial Monument. Description: Grave of Colonel J. W. Fannin and His Men, Marker Number 2257 on Historical Marker Database. Photograph by Hardraingonnafall, 2016.

The Fannin Memorial Monument marks the location where the remains of the Texians from the Goliad Massacre on 27 March 1836 were finally buried on 3 June 1836. Photograph by Michaelluckey, 2024.