Descends Collection

Pentecost (Overbeck)
The Holy Spirit descends on the apostles, and their associates ( a multitude ) with the gift of tongues

Odysseus & Tiresias
Odysseus descends to the Kingdom of the Dead, thanks to lavish sacrifices, to consult the prophet Tiresias

Kodak 1924 Advert
A woman cautiously descends a cliff path to the beach, clutching her precious Kodak with which she proposes to take holiday snaps to entertain the family

Pentecost : the Dove
The Holy Spirit descends in the form of a dove, to the wonder of the disciples

Blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii), six diving into sea. Espumilla Beach, Santiago Island, Galapagos

Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) foraging in forest, climbing down tree trunk, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, October

Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) on tree trunk, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, August

Tunic dress by Redfern with a draped tango skirt with a train, a jade green fur trimmed tunic & skullcap. A long tassel descends from the back of the dress. Date: 1914

PRIVATE FOUR-IN-HAND
A private four-in-hand is paced by a dog as it descends towards the sea. Date: circa 1830

The fiery untamed steed forgets his part, and the curtain unfortunately descends (engraving)
610356 The fiery untamed steed forgets his part, and the curtain unfortunately descends (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Helen Descends the Glen of Stones
LLM459398 Helen Descends the Glen of Stones by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Helen Descends the Glen of Stones)

MONT CENIS TUNNEL The first of the great Alpine tunnels : the Savoy end, shown here, incorporates protection against winter snow as the road descends into Italy Date: 1871

A Gentleman and a Lady descend into a public convenience
A Gentleman and a Lady descend elegantly into their respective public conveniences Date: circa 1905

British Royals arrive for Cowes Week in 1933. Descending from the Royal Yacht Victoria and Albert are King George V (1865-1936), Elizabeth, Duchess of York (later Elizabeth)

Annunciation Scenes Old New Testament series title
Annunciation Scenes from the Old and New Testament (series title) Breviary romanum (series title), Maria is sitting on a chair. She is visited by the angel Gabriel

Ha penny Bridge At Sunset In Dublin, Ireland

Kalka-Dharampur Rly 8
A scene on the Kalka to Dharampur Railway, in the lower Himalayas, N.India; a train emerges from one of the many tunnels as it descends from the hills. Date: early 20th century

DIVERS AND LUSITANIA
American scientist/diver J D Craig descends to a depth of 80 metres to photograph the wreck of the Lusitania, torpedoed during World War One Date: 1922

WW1 - Zeppelin downed over Potters Bar
WW1 - An illustration depicting the four stages of a Zeppelin raider bursting into flames, and its fall through the starry night sky over Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, England

winged archangel Saint Michael holding sword
Artokoloro

Jewel River Plovers Famous Place Mutsu Province
Artokoloro

Outpouring of the Holy Spirit, Cornelis Cort, Giorgio Vasari, Giovanni Orlandi, 1602

Outpouring of the Holy Spirit, Zacharias Dolendo, Robert de Baudous, c. 1599

Abraham and Isaac on the road to the place of sacrifice, Hieronymus Cock, Matthys Cock, c. 1551 - before 1558

Minerva protects the innocence against the temptation, Johannes Glauber, 1656 - 1726

Annunciation, Cornelis Cort, unknown, Pieter de Jode (I), 1577

Outpouring of the Holy Spirit, Jan Luyken, Anonymous, 1712

Visitation, Hieronymus Wierix, 1563 - before 1619

Cartouche with the presentation of Danae, lying on a canopy bed, Jupiter descends on her like a rain of gold, the cartridge is mounted in a frame ornament with grotesques

Jupiter and Danae, Bernard Picart, Anonymous, 1683 - 1733

US soldiers watch as the R34 descends steeply at Mineola

Clovelly, North Devon
The High Street in Clovelly, North Devon, a picturesque English fishing village: a cobbled pathway descends precipitously to the sea passing terraced cottages Date: 1950s

Elijah and the Priests
He competes with the priests of Baal as to who has the strongest god : when fire descends from heaven to ignite his offering, his god is proved the winner

Coach Going down Hill
A mail coach descends a hill. Date: circa 1835

Parachute, 16th century
Parachute in use as a man descends from a tower, coloured 16th century engraving. The engraving entitled " Homo Volans" (flying man) seems to be the first clearly printed

The Paris fashions for April, 1860
A sketch from the monthly ladies fashion pages. The evening dress (back) is made of silk, the colour of violette de Parme, trimmed with fluted silk plaiting of a slightly darker tone

Fashions for 1869
Polonaise dresses. over-skirt is up-gathered to create a scalloped edge, deep fringe trim & epaulettes. Girl: over- skirt descends in points & is caught up with a bow

Earthquake Calabria
King Vittorio Emanuele III descends from his car to commiserate with the residents of a Calabrian town, devastated by earthquake

Pentecost, the Spirit
At the Feast of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit descends on the Apostles

Pentecost (Dore)
The Holy Spirit descends on the apostles, and their associates ( a multitude ) with the gift of tongues

End of LA Fronde
PARIS PEACEFUL AGAIN The Fronde is suppressed, and Louis XIV is all set for a gloriously absolutist future. Minerva herself descends from Olympos to felicitate him !

Entrance to Submarine
A French submariner descends into a submarine

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"Descends: Unveiling the Mystical Journeys of Odysseus & Tiresias, Pentecost's Dove, and More" Embark on a captivating voyage as we delve into the concept of "descends, " exploring various realms where this enchanting phenomenon takes center stage. From ancient Greek mythology to iconic advertisements and breathtaking wildlife encounters, prepare to be mesmerized by these diverse glimpses into the world of descents. In Homer's epic tale, Odysseus courageously descends into the realm of Hades seeking wisdom from Tiresias, the blind prophet. A journey that unveils profound insights and tests his resilience against all odds. Transporting us back in time is a Kodak 1924 advert that showcases an era when photography was still in its infancy. As we gaze upon this vintage masterpiece, a sense of nostalgia descends upon us - reminding us of simpler times captured forever through the lens. Pentecost emerges with its symbolic descent as a dove gracefully glides down from above. This biblical event signifies divine inspiration bestowed upon humanity - an awe-inspiring moment that continues to captivate hearts across generations. Artistic expressions also embrace this theme; Overbeck's painting portrays Pentecost with ethereal light descending onto devoted disciples below - evoking a powerful spiritual connection felt by many throughout history. Fashion takes center stage as well; Redfern presents an exquisite tunic dress adorned with intricate details. A jade green fur-trimmed tunic paired with a draped tango skirt creates an ensemble fit for royalty. Adding allure is a long tassel descending from the back - epitomizing elegance and sophistication during 1914. Nature reveals its wonders too; witness a red squirrel nimbly climbing down tree trunks in Cairngorms National Park or marvel at blue-footed boobies gracefully diving into Santiago Island's turquoise waters. These creatures remind us how effortlessly beauty descends upon the natural world.