Embracing Collection

The Return of the Prodigal Son, c1668. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The Return of the Prodigal Son, c1668

Hungary, Budapest, The Green donkey (Metaphysics), 1924
Sandor Bortnyik (1893-1976), The Green Donkey (Metaphysics), 1924

Abelard and Heloise
ABELARD AND HELOISE French scholar and nun embracing in the scriptorium

A marriage made in Chelsea, Judy Garland chose a London Registry Office to be the venue for the 1969 wedding to her fifth and final husband Mickey Deans

No, No Nanette by Frank Mandel
Promotional postcard for No No Nanette by Frank Mandel, Otto Harbach and Irving Caesar; music Vincent Youmans. (Globe Theatre, New York, 16th September 1925)

Parisian Lovers
23rd June 1951: A young couple sharing an intimate moment in one of the pavement cafes on the Champs-Elysees, Paris. Original Publication

Two Young Men, One Embracing the Other, 1880s. Creator: Unknown
Two Young Men, One Embracing the Other, 1880s

An Allegory with Venus and Cupid, c1523-1568. Artist: Agnolo Bronzino
An Allegory with Venus and Cupid, c1523-1568. The picture is likely to be that mentioned in Vasaris Life of Bronzino of 1568. From the collection of the National Gallery, London

Public Statue of a Sailor Kissing a Nurse
Public Statue of a sailor kissing a nurse, Sarasota, Florida, black and white

Comic postcard: How we are enjoying ourselves at Bognor
Colour picture showing couple embracing sitting on a fence by the sea, c1908 Prints and Drawings Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: PD 1552

Twixt Love and Duty, 1914. World War I postcard, showing a British officer saying farewell to a loved one and answering the call to duty

April Fool / Coats 1924
April Fool: Two coats and hats on a stand, looking at first glance like a couple embracing

Callisto And Artemis
The nymph Callisto succumbs to the embraces of Zeus, who is disguised as the goddess Artemis. Artemis, who demanded that her nymphs remained chaste

Singer Kathy Kirby pictured with her husband freelance writer Fred Pye after their wedding ceremony at Islington Registry Office in London. 29th January 1975

Great Dane called Hermie is a big dog and is often taken for walks by three year old Emma Rich. 6th July 1980

Singer Kathy Kirby pictured with her husband, freelance writer Fred Pye, after their wedding ceremony at Islington Registry Office in London

Springtime, 1873. Creator: Pierre Auguste Cot
Springtime, 1873

Picture No. 11769157
Grizzly Bear - pair hugging in the rain Digital Manipulation: closed eyes altered colour created sky rainbow & rain Grizzly Bear - pair hugging in the rain Digital Manipulation

WWI - Wounded soldier in the arms of his nurse
WWI - Wounded soldier (who has lost his arm) in the arms of his nurse - Comrades in Arms. Date: circa 1917

Infant Vervet Monkey (Chlorocebus aethiops), Kruger National Park, South Africa, Africa

Couple on bridge at sunset, Aruba, West Indies, Dutch Caribbean, Central America

The Wedding of St George and Princess Sabra, 1857. Artist: Dante Gabriel Rossetti
The Wedding of St George and Princess Sabra, 1857. Painting held by the Tate, London. From The Studio Volume 69. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1916-17]

Proboscis Monkey mother and baby, Borneo, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

The Meeting of Saint Anthony and Saint Paul, c1430-1435. Artist: Sano di Pietro
The Meeting of Saint Anthony and Saint Paul, c1430-1435. The painting is part of the Kress Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

All Tickets Please - Conductor interrupts a Romantic Moment
" All Tickets Please!" A British Rail Ticket Conductor interrupts a Romantic Moment in First Class. We will never know if they did have a Ticket to Ride, but she don t care

The Chaperon by Joyce Dennys
A young woman manages to steal a few moments with her sweetheart out of sight of her chaperon (whose Victorian bathing costume can be seen)

The Musical Pair in the Hammock. Artist: American Stereoscopic Company
The Musical Pair in the Hammock. Stereoscopic card detail

Footballer Matt Le Tissier with his new girlfriend Angela Nabulsi

Homosexual men couple in pajamas kissing and touching each other. LGBT people daily life moments Homosexual men couple romantically kissing on the mouth, playing and smiling. LGBT relationship

Nude man and woman embracing, blurred black and white

Just married, new Caucasian husband kisses his beautiful young wife on the forehead

The Wedding of St George and the Princess Sabra, 1857. Creator: Dante Gabriel Rossetti
The Wedding of St George and the Princess Sabra, 1857. Sabra threads a lock of her hair through St Georges helmet; in the corner is the severed head of the dragon he has just killed to rescue her

Actress Helen Mirren (18) April 1965 At a rehearsal playing the Egyptian queen Cleopatra in the National Youth Theatre Anthony And Cleopatra at the Old Vic

John Bindon actor reunited with Vicki Hodge

Actress Helen Mirren (18) April 1965 At a rehearsal Playing the Egyptian queen Cleopatra in the National Youth Theatre Anthony And Cleopatra at the Old Vic

George Best with Angela MacDonald ex Miss World before their marriage began to crumble 1976

Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees pop group with his girlfriend Christine Marshall. December 1967

The Bee Gees pop groups drummer Colin Petersen and his bride Joanne Newfield, posed for their wedding pictures in London on Tuesday - eleven days after the big day

Honor Blackman as Pussy Galore and Sean Connery as James Bond seen here filming a fight scene which develops into a love scene in Goldfingers barn on the Pinewood studios back lot. 2nd June 1964

Ruth and Naomi, 1886, (1936). Creator: Philip Hermogenes Calderon
Ruth and Naomi, 1886, (1936). Ruth embracing her mother-in-law Naomi with Orpah standing in the Moab desert by Philip Hermogenes Calderon, at Walker Art Gallery, first exhibited 1886. Oil on canvas

The Visitation, 1505. Creators: Jakob Strub, Hans Strub
The Visitation, 1505

Laura Hall and Orrin Johnson embracing, scene form Children of Destiny, White Photo, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Laura Hall and Orrin Johnson embracing, scene form Children of Destiny, White Photo, 1910

Laura Hall and Orrin Johnson embracing, scene form Children of Destiny, White N.Y. Photo, 1913

The Kiss, 1816. Creator: Theodore Gericault
The Kiss, 1816

Bacchus And Ariadne, 1894. Creator: Jules Dalou
Bacchus And Ariadne, 1894. The princess Ariadne fell asleep on a beach after being abandoned by the hero Theseus. Bacchus, the god of wine, found her and fell instantly in love with her

Virgin And Child With Saint John The Baptist, c1490. Creators: Workshop of Sandro Botticelli, Sandro Botticelli
Virgin And Child With Saint John The Baptist, c1490. The Virgin Mary tenderly embraces her infant son, Jesus, while a young John the Baptist prays devoutly

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"Embracing the Beauty of Art: A Journey Through Time and Emotion" In Rembrandt's masterpiece, "The Return of the Prodigal Son, " we witness a poignant embrace that symbolizes forgiveness and redemption. The artist captures the essence of human connection, reminding us to embrace compassion in our own lives. Moving forward to Parisian Lovers, we are transported to a romantic rendezvous where two souls intertwine in an intimate embrace. Love knows no boundaries as these lovers surrender themselves to passion and affection. Hungary's enigmatic painting, "The Green Donkey (Metaphysics), " invites us into a realm of mystery and contemplation. Here, we learn to embrace the unknown and delve into the depths of our imagination. In "Twixt Love and Duty, " painted during World War I, love is torn between duty and sacrifice. This emotional piece urges us to find balance in our own lives by embracing both responsibilities and matters of the heart. An Icon on wood panel speaks volumes about faith and spirituality. As we gaze upon this sacred image, let us open our hearts to divine guidance while embracing the power of belief. Abelard and Heloise's tragic tale unfolds through their passionate embrace. Their forbidden love teaches us about longing, sacrifice, but also reminds us that sometimes it is worth risking everything for true happiness. Agnolo Bronzino's allegorical masterpiece portrays Venus embracing Cupid with tenderness. It serves as a reminder that love can conquer all obstacles when embraced wholeheartedly. The iconic Public Statue of a Sailor Kissing a Nurse immortalizes an exuberant moment at the end of World War II—a celebration not only for victory but also for unity among nations. Let this statue inspire us all to embrace peace and harmony wherever we may be. Humor takes center stage with comic postcard "How We Are Enjoying Ourselves at Bognor.