From Coleridge's The Rime of the Ancient Mariner. An old mariner tells his tales to a young man who is on his way to a wedding.

Ancient Mariner

From Coleridge's The Rime of the Ancient Mariner. An old mariner tells his tales to a young man who…

In Norse mythology, Aslog, daughter of Siegfried and Brunhild, becomes an orphan and is adopted by an old harp player, Heimir. Concerned about her safety, Heimir hides Aslog in his harp.

Aslog and Heimir

In Norse mythology, Aslog, daughter of Siegfried and Brunhild, becomes an orphan and is adopted by an…

An old man serving two young girls breakfast.

Serving Breakfast

An old man serving two young girls breakfast.

An illustration of a ship captain standing next to an old man and a young girl in shackles.

Captain with Old Man and Young Girl in Shackles

An illustration of a ship captain standing next to an old man and a young girl in shackles.

An old man hammering a nail.

Old Man Hammering a Nail

An old man hammering a nail.

The death of columbus

Death of Columbus

The death of columbus

Illustration of a young Daniel questioning one of the old men who accused Susanna of promiscuity. Daniel stands in the center with his right arm raised. Susanna's family stands to one side (right). One kneels on one knee with his hands clasped. One of the old men is on his knees (left) and a soldier stands over him, one hand on the mans shoulder. The man's discarded hat is lying in the street.

Daniel Saves Susanna from Execution

Illustration of a young Daniel questioning one of the old men who accused Susanna of promiscuity. Daniel…

The angel of death appearing to an old man with long, flowing white hair and beard. He is leaning over a very large book. The winged angel is holding a sword in the right hand and gesturing with the left.

Angel of Death

The angel of death appearing to an old man with long, flowing white hair and beard. He is leaning over…

Drummer carries old man across river

Drummer

Drummer carries old man across river

"And he went up from thence unto Beth-el; and as he was going up by the way, there came forth young lads out of the city, and mocked him, and said unto him, Go up, thou baldhead; go up, thou baldhead. And he looked behind him and saw them, and cursed them in the name of Jehovah. And there came forth two she-bears out of the wood, and tare forty and two lads of them." 2 Kings 2:23-24 ASV
<p>Illustration of Elisha, right hand raised, cursing several young boys who are mocking him and calling him "Baldhead!". The boys are pointing and laughing, but two bears are emerging from the woods, mouths open, next to them. One boy has fallen down. City walls are pictured in the background.

Elisha Curses Rude Boys and They are Mauled by Bears

"And he went up from thence unto Beth-el; and as he was going up by the way, there came forth young…

Group of people leaving a rural area.

Fugitives Before the Approach of a Hostile Army

Group of people leaving a rural area.

An old man with a small child. They are folding a blanket.

Old Man and Girl

An old man with a small child. They are folding a blanket.

A young girl talking to her grandfather. The old man is seated on a bench making a pipe. He has a beard and is wearing a hat.

Old Man and Girl

A young girl talking to her grandfather. The old man is seated on a bench makingĀ a pipe. He has a beard…

A man is carrying a heavy package or backpack up a steep hill. He is also holding a covered basket in his left hand.

Hiker with Backpack

A man is carrying a heavy package or backpack up a steep hill. He is also holding a covered basket in…

A caricature showing an old man holding an umbrella and a bag.

Jay Bird

A caricature showing an old man holding an umbrella and a bag.

"My little old man and I fell out; I'll tell you what 't was all about,--I had money and he had none, And that's the way the noise begun."

Little Old Couple

"My little old man and I fell out; I'll tell you what 't was all about,--I had money and he had none,…

Old man with funny shoes flying through the air.

Man flying

Old man with funny shoes flying through the air.

A young girl hands a hammer to an old man.

Girl and Old Man

A young girl hands a hammer to an old man.

An old man resting on a log and conversing with a young woman. Sitting next to the man is a small child. Both the old man and the young woman are holding mugs. The old man also has a pipe and the woman is carrying a basket.

Old Man with Young Woman

An old man resting on a log and conversing with a young woman. Sitting next to the man is a small child.…

An old man with his right arm raised up high. He has a beard and unkempt hair.

Old Man

An old man with his right arm raised up high. He has a beard and unkempt hair.

An old man wearing pince-nez glasses and spats gestures with both hands.

Old Man with Pince-Nez

An old man wearing pince-nez glasses and spats gestures with both hands.

In Norse mythology, Nornagesta was fated by the three Norns: Urd, Verdandi, and Skuld. Urd and Verdandi gave him a rich, heroic life. Skuld said he would live no longer than a burning candle. Nornagesta kept the candle safe and hidden and lived to be 300 years old. King Olaf found the candle, burned it, and Nornagesta died.

Olaf and Nornagesta

In Norse mythology, Nornagesta was fated by the three Norns: Urd, Verdandi, and Skuld. Urd and Verdandi…

Face of an old man looking down and toward the right. He is wearing a bow tie.

Old man

Face of an old man looking down and toward the right. He is wearing a bow tie.

Old man falling down.

Old man

Old man falling down.

"There was an old man of Tobago, Who lived on rice, gurel, and sago. Till, much to his bliss, his physician said this--To a leg, sir, of mutton you may go."

Old Man

"There was an old man of Tobago, Who lived on rice, gurel, and sago. Till, much to his bliss, his physician…

Scene from the story, "A Falling Out."

Old Man

Scene from the story, "A Falling Out."

An old man sitting.

Old Man

An old man sitting.

Profile portrait of an old man with a flowing beard and long hair beneath a tight-fitting cap. He appears to be wearing a heavy robe with a fur collar. On his right hand are two rings.

Old Man with Flowing Beard

Profile portrait of an old man with a flowing beard and long hair beneath a tight-fitting cap. He appears…

The old husband and the young wife from Sheridan's School for Scandal.

School for Scandal

The old husband and the young wife from Sheridan's School for Scandal.