Descending Collection

Hannibal crossing the Alps with his army and elephants
SECOND PUNIC WAR : Hannibal, the Carthaginian leader, descending into Italy after crossing the Alps with his army, including war elephants

Prince Philip, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh (1921-). Date: circa 1948

Halong Bay, Quang Nin, Vietnam
View of Halong (or Ha Long) Bay, near Ha Long City (also known as Hong Gai), capital of Quang Nin Province, Vietnam. Ha Long Bay (meaning Descending Dragon Bay)

Climbers descending from Aiguille du Midi, Chamonix, Rhone Alpes, Haute Savoie, France, Europe

Mountaineers and climbers, Mont Blanc range, French Alps, France, Europe

Barn owl. Composite image of high-speed photographs of a European barn owl (Tyto alba) swooping from the air to capture its prey (not seen)

Barn owl. High-speed photograph of a European barn owl (Tyto alba) swooping from the air to land on a fence post. The barn owl has long pointed wings with a span of 95 centimetres

Neck vascular anatomy, historical artwork. 19th Century hand coloured lithographic print showing the arteries (red) and muscle structure (brown) of the human neck

Cable car approaching Aiguille du Midi summit, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, French Alps, France, Europe

Cable cars approaching Aiguille du Midi summit, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, French Alps, France, Europe

The Matterhorn, Zermatt, Switzerland, Europe

Mountaineers and climbers, Mont Blanc range, French Alps, France, Europe

CARTOON: CUBISM, 1913. Seeing New York with a Cubist - The Rude Descending a Staircase (Rush Hour at the Subway). Cartoon from The Evening Sun, 20 March 1913

LCC-LFB fire station appliance room with engines
London firefighters turning out on a fire call from Wandsworth fire station, SW London

Victorian Women Cyclists Descending a Hill, c. 1898
Photograph showing a group of women descending a hill on their bicycles; this image was probably taken somewhere in England in the summer of 1897. Note the haystacks on the right of the image

Severn Tunnel Diver
The brave diver Alexander Lambert descending the shaft into the flooded tunnel. In Fleuss diving gear, he closed the headwall door and prevented further flooding

Vietnamese man entering tunnel, Chu Chi tunnels, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Festival for 14 July, Champs Elysees, Paris

Astronaut descending Lunar Module ladder
Astronaut descending ladder of Apollo Lunar Module at the National Air & Space Museum, Washington DC. The lunar module is a flight model spacecraft (LM-2)

Funfair rollercoaster, Minato Mirai, Yokohama, Japan

Scene from Les Miserables, by Victor Hugo: Thenardiers escape (engraving)
5996958 Scene from Les Miserables, by Victor Hugo: Thenardiers escape (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Les Miserables)

Balloon descending into Bristol Channel
A balloon descending into the water of the Bristol Channel, near Watermouth. The passengers were Sadler and Clayfield, who ascended from Bristol. 24 September 1810

Poster, Indias First Aerial Pageant
Poster, Captain C. D. Barnard presents Indias First Aerial Pageant, with passenger flights in the famous monoplane Spider, parachute descents, daring acrobatics by famous pilots

Russian dolls, Siberia, Russia

A mountain biker descending Helvellyn in the Lake District UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Woman descending the illuminated spiral staircase of Saint Patrick well, Orvieto, Terni municipality, Umbria region, Italy (MR)

Page of a Biblia Pauperum (Poor People's Bibles) showing, left, David slaying Goliath and, right
542237 Page of a Biblia Pauperum (Poor People's Bibles) showing, left, David slaying Goliath and, right, Christ descending into Limbo to release the souls of the Patriarchs

A bride arriving at her wedding in 1859 (engraving)
1000883 A bride arriving at her wedding in 1859 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.).

A stylish french lady descending from a vintage automobile. 1898 (engraving)
5669467 A stylish french lady descending from a vintage automobile. 1898 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Alberto Santos-Dumont (1873-1932) Brazilian aviation pioneer. Here in his airship (dirigible) No
530542 Alberto Santos-Dumont (1873-1932) Brazilian aviation pioneer. Here in his airship (dirigible) No. 6 descending at the Aero Park, Paris, after winning the Deutsch prize, 19 October 1901

The Great Battle at Ichinotani during the Genpei Wars (Ichinotani Genpei Okassen), 1853. Creator: Yoshikazu
The Great Battle at Ichinotani during the Genpei Wars (Ichinotani Genpei Okassen) (image 2 of 3), 1853

Christ's Descent into Limbo, c1561. Creator: Pieter van der Heyden
Christ's Descent into Limbo, c1561

Christ Descending the Stairs, c1740. Creator: Johannes Andreas Pfeffel
Christ Descending the Stairs, c1740. From Architetture e Prospettive, dedicate alle Maesta di Carlo Sesto, Imperator de Romani, part 3, number 8 (Augsburg, 1740), Giuseppe Galli Bibiere

The Great Battle at Ichinotani during the Genpei Wars (Ichinotani Genpei Okassen), 1853. Creator: Yoshikazu
The Great Battle at Ichinotani during the Genpei Wars (Ichinotani Genpei Okassen) (image 3 of 3), 1853

The Prince of Wales in Canada - His Royal Highness descending a timber-slide at Ottawa... 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales in Canada - His Royal Highness descending a timber-slide at Ottawa - from a sketch by our special artist, G. H. Andrews, 1860

Hunting Scene, 1877. Creator: Hugh Bolton Jones
Hunting Scene, 1877. A hunter has just shot a rabbit. The scene is heavily forested, with four prominent trees and a small hillock

Shiva's Family on the March (image 6 of 6), c1800. Creator: Unknown
Shiva's Family on the March (image 6 of 6), c1800

Shiva's Family on the March (image 1 of 6), c1800. Creator: Unknown
Shiva's Family on the March (image 1 of 6), c1800

Au Volant; Convoi automobile franchissant les Vosges pour descendre en Alsace, 1918. Creator: Unknown
Au Volant; Convoi automobile franchissant les Vosges pour descendre en Alsace, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Aeneas descends into the underworld. Creator: Philip Tideman
Aeneas descends into the underworld

The baptism of Christ, 1617-c.1623. Creator: Gerard ter Borch I
The baptism of Christ, 1617-c.1623

Deathbed of the Rich Man, with a Devil Descending to Retrieve the Deceased's Soul, c.1550-c.1574. Creator: Anon
Deathbed of the Rich Man, with a Devil Descending to Retrieve the Deceased's Soul, c.1550-c.1574

Une Descente en parachute, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Une Descente en parachute, 19th century. A parachute descent

'Les nerfs des foules; A Paris le financier autrichien Rosenberg, 1914. Creator: Jean Clair-Guyot
'Les nerfs des foules; A Paris le financier autrichien Rosenberg, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

La Descente de l'escalier, c.1800. Creator: Louis Leopold Boilly
La Descente de l'escalier, c.1800. Descending the stairs. Dog waiting for old man

The Fall of the Rebel Angels, 1621. Creator: Lucas Vorsterman
The Fall of the Rebel Angels, 1621

The Fall of the Rebel Angels, 1621. Creator: Lucas Vorsterman
The Fall of the Rebel Angels, 1621

Woodrow Wilson descending steps with unidentified persons, between 1910 and 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Woodrow Wilson descending steps with unidentified persons, between 1910 and 1917

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Descending from the towering peaks of the French Alps, Hannibal and his fearless army embarked on an audacious journey, crossing the treacherous terrain with their mighty elephants. The echoes of their triumphant descent still resonate through history. In a land far away, Halong Bay in Vietnam unveils its breathtaking beauty as limestone karsts descend majestically into emerald waters. Nature's masterpiece reveals itself to those who dare to explore its enchanting depths. Climbers conquer new heights only to find solace in the act from Aiguille du Midi in Chamonix, France. With each step downwards, they leave behind a piece of themselves while embracing the thrill of conquering nature's challenges. Prince Philip, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh gracefully descends upon us like a guiding force. His unwavering dedication and wisdom have shaped generations and left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. Mountaineers and climbers navigate through the Mont Blanc range in the French Alps, their spirits soaring as they descend towards victory. These brave souls embody resilience and determination amidst nature's formidable obstacles. Silent as nightfall, barn owls gracefully descend upon unsuspecting prey with precision and grace. Their ethereal presence reminds us that even in darkness there is beauty waiting to be discovered. Delicate strokes capture neck vascular anatomy in historical artwork; intricate details revealing secrets hidden beneath our skin. As we unravel these mysteries layer by layer, we are reminded of our own vulnerability yet marvel at our astonishing complexity. Cable cars approach Aiguille du Midi summit with anticipation hanging thickly in the air. Each ascent followed by a gentle descent allows travelers to witness both heaven touching earth and earth reaching for skies unknown – a true communion between man-made wonders and natural grandeur. The Matterhorn stands tall against azure skies; its jagged silhouette beckoning adventurers seeking glory or simply peace within themselves.