Close Ups Collection (page 2)

Detail of St. Denis holding his head flanked by two angels, Virgin portal, Western facade, Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral, Paris, France, Europe

Church candle, Annecy, Haute Savoie, France, Europe

Eucharist adoration, Ars-sur-Formans, Ain, France, Europe

Two Marine Iguanas (Amblyrhynchus Cristatus) Showing Affection; Galapagos, Equador

Sir Winston Churchill and President Eisenhower in Mayfair, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Retable in the Rosary detail dating from the 17th century showing St. Joseph and child, Guimiliau parish church enclosure, Guimiliau, Finistere, Brittany, France, Europe

Mural of the Visitation dating from the 12th to 16th century in the church of Moutiers, Yonne, Burgundy, France, Europe

Quan Am, the Bodhisattva of compassion, Tu An Buddhist temple, Bonneville, Haute-Savoie, France, Europe

Intricate batik wax resist floral pattern on traditional Javanese sarong, Pekalongan, Java, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Monarch Butterfly - on purple coneflower. U. S. A. Summer. px240
TOM-934 Wanderer / Monarch / Milkweed Butterfly - on purple coneflower, (Echinacea purpurea) U.S.A. Summer Danaus plexippus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Axolotl / Mexican salamander (Ambystoma mexicanum), white or leucistic form, critically endangered in the wild, captive, occurs in Mexico

A Vincennes Two-Handled Circular Tureen, Cover & Stand, c.1750 (porcelain)
8701653 A Vincennes Two-Handled Circular Tureen, Cover & Stand, c.1750 (porcelain) by French School, (18th century); stand width: 42 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Vincennes Two-Handled Circular Tureen, Cover & Stand, c.1750 (porcelain)
8701650 A Vincennes Two-Handled Circular Tureen, Cover & Stand, c.1750 (porcelain) by French School, (18th century); stand width: 42 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Detail of a threepenny coin (b/w photo)
8625934 Detail of a threepenny coin (b/w photo) by Henning, Paul (1898-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magnified detail of a British threepenny coin)

Head of a lion on a One Shilling coin (b/w photo)
8625932 Head of a lion on a One Shilling coin (b/w photo) by Henning, Paul (1898-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magnified detail of the head of a lion on a British One Shilling coin)

Zip fastener (b/w photo)
8625930 Zip fastener (b/w photo) by Henning, Paul (1898-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magnified detail of a zip fastener)

Quill pen (b/w photo)
8625925 Quill pen (b/w photo) by Henning, Paul (1898-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magnified detail of a quill pen)

Key chain (b/w photo)
8625923 Key chain (b/w photo) by Henning, Paul (1898-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magnified detail of a key chain photographed on a sheet of glass paper)

Teeth of a rubber 'soap saver' brush (b/w photo)
8625922 Teeth of a rubber 'soap saver' brush (b/w photo) by Henning, Paul (1898-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magnified detail of the teeth of a rubber 'soap saver' brush)

Cuillere (wood)
8678393 Cuillere (wood) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); length: 25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: By Paul Gauguin); Photo © Christie's Images.

A Vincennes Two-Handled Circular Tureen, Cover & Stand, c.1750 (porcelain)
8701652 A Vincennes Two-Handled Circular Tureen, Cover & Stand, c.1750 (porcelain) by French School, (18th century); stand width: 42 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Underside of a mushroom (b/w photo)
8625940 Underside of a mushroom (b/w photo) by Henning, Paul (1898-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magnified detail of the underside of a mushroom)

Filament of an electric fire (b/w photo)
8625936 Filament of an electric fire (b/w photo) by Henning, Paul (1898-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magnified detail of a filament of an electric fire)

Knotted piece of cord (b/w photo)
8625933 Knotted piece of cord (b/w photo) by Henning, Paul (1898-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magnified detail of a knotted piece of cord)

Leather handbag (b/w photo)
8625918 Leather handbag (b/w photo) by Henning, Paul (1898-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magnified detail of a leather handbag)

A "close-up" of the lobby, showing sectionalised windows (b/w photo)
8647520 A "close-up" of the lobby, showing sectionalised windows (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A "close-up" of the lobby)

Milled edge of a coin (b/w photo)
8625931 Milled edge of a coin (b/w photo) by Henning, Paul (1898-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magnified detail of the milled edge of a coin)

Thread of a small screw (b/w photo)
8625928 Thread of a small screw (b/w photo) by Henning, Paul (1898-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magnified detail of the thread of a small screw)

Hole in a shirt button (b/w photo)
8625920 Hole in a shirt button (b/w photo) by Henning, Paul (1898-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Detail of a hole in a mother-of-pearl shirt button, magnified x80)

Bristles of a clothes brush (b/w photo)
8625917 Bristles of a clothes brush (b/w photo) by Henning, Paul (1898-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magnified detail of the bristles of a clothes brush)

Rose leaf (b/w photo)
8625916 Rose leaf (b/w photo) by Henning, Paul (1898-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magnified detail of a rose leaf)

Head of a nail (b/w photo)
8625914 Head of a nail (b/w photo) by Henning, Paul (1898-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Detail of the head of a nail, magnified x30)

Caraway seeds (b/w photo)
8625937 Caraway seeds (b/w photo) by Henning, Paul (1898-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magnified detail of caraway seeds)

Two paper fasteners (b/w photo)
8625929 Two paper fasteners (b/w photo) by Henning, Paul (1898-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magnified detail of two paper fasteners)

Piece of steel rope (b/w photo)
8625927 Piece of steel rope (b/w photo) by Henning, Paul (1898-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magnified detail of a piece of steel rope)

Surface of a shoemeker's rasp (b/w photo)
8625926 Surface of a shoemeker's rasp (b/w photo) by Henning, Paul (1898-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magnified detail of the surface of a shoemeker's rasp)

Filament of a light bulb (b/w photo)
8625921 Filament of a light bulb (b/w photo) by Henning, Paul (1898-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magnified detail of a filament of a light bulb)

Cuillere (wood)
8678392 Cuillere (wood) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); length: 25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: By Paul Gauguin); Photo © Christie's Images.

Cuillere (wood)
8678391 Cuillere (wood) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); length: 25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: By Paul Gauguin); Photo © Christie's Images.

Thimble (b/w photo)
8625915 Thimble (b/w photo) by Henning, Paul (1898-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magnified detail of a thimble. Illustration from Black and White Lies)

Cudbear Lichen (Ochrolechia tartarea) growing on quartzite rock. Cairngorms National Park, Grampian Mountains, Scotland, UK, February

Shiva lingam in Hindu temple, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East

Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum) in flower. Germany, May

Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) fresh leaves in spring, Beinn Eighe NNR, Highlands, NW Scotland, UK, May

Two curious young Polar bears (Ursus maritimus), Barter Island, off the 1002 area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, North Slope of the Brooks Range, Alaska, October 2011

Tengmalms / Boreal owl (Aegolius funereus) looking out of hole in tree, Kuusamo, Finland, June

(Cione limacina) sea angel, a pelagic pteropod mollusc from the mid-Atlantic, deep sea Atlantic ocean

Family of African elephants (Loxodonta africana), Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, Africa

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"Exploring the Intricacies of Close-Ups: From Tutankhamun's Gold Mask to Jesus' Shroud" In the heart of Cairo, Egypt, the Egyptian Museum unveils a mesmerizing close-up of history with the dazzling gold mask of Tutankhamun. Paris, France holds a sacred relic that has captivated believers and skeptics alike – the enigmatic Shroud of Turin, offering an intimate glimpse into Jesus Christ's final moments. Nestled in Antony, Hauts-de-Seine, France stands a statue honoring Our Lady of Velankanni – a Christian Tamil saint whose serene visage invites close contemplation. Greek Easter celebrations come alive with Tsoureki (Tsourekia), an intricately braided bread that beckons us to appreciate every delicious detail in Greece. A Roman mosaic discovered in Pompeii's House of the Faun brings Alexander and Darius' legendary battle closer than ever before through its stunning close-up depiction. The Torah scroll and Yad (Torah pointer) housed in Paris offer a profound connection to Jewish heritage as they guide readers through ancient wisdom from Europe. Italy celebrates Easter with Colomba, an Italian cake adorned with intricate details that symbolize rebirth and renewal for all who indulge their senses. Continuing our exploration in Paris, we encounter another Torah scroll accompanied by two Rimonim – ornate ornaments representing divine blessings within Jewish tradition. During Purim celebrations in Paris, Europe comes alive as communities gather around the Scroll of Esther (Megillah), cherishing each word that recounts this joyous tale. Symbolizing God's omnipotence and reverence for Hebrew culture is the Hebrew Tetragrammaton / Yahweh symbol found across various artifacts throughout time. Bonus: