Embracing Collection (#39)

The meeting of Christ and St. John the Baptist (oil on panel)
XIR438819 The meeting of Christ and St. John the Baptist (oil on panel) by Bresciano, Andrea di Alessandro (16th century); Museo Horne, Florence

Abraham holding young Isaac, c. 1637 (etching)
XJF416578 Abraham holding young Isaac, c.1637 (etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

Tragic suicide of two young people from the tower of the cathedral in Antwerp, back
XIR414779 Tragic suicide of two young people from the tower of the cathedral in Antwerp, back cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre

The meeting of St Francis and St Dominic (fresco)
XBP394530 The meeting of St Francis and St Dominic (fresco) by Bartolommeo, Fra (Baccio della Porta) (1472-1517); 108x189 cm; Convent church of S

Return of the Prodigal Son, c. 1668-69 (oil on canvas)
XIR37502 Return of the Prodigal Son, c.1668-69 (oil on canvas) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 262x205 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Couple Kissing, illustration from the Roxburghe Ballads (woodcut)
XJF365316 Couple Kissing, illustration from the Roxburghe Ballads (woodcut) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

50th anniversary of the annexation of Savoy to France, illustration from Le Petit Journal
XIR346355 50th anniversary of the annexation of Savoy to France, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 18th September 1910 (colour litho) by French School

Vagabond is a nuisance for countryside, illustration from Le Petit Journal
XIR346309 Vagabond is a nuisance for countryside, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 20th October 1907 (colour litho) by French School

Heloise and Abelard kissing, illustration from Lettres d Heloise et d Abelard
XIR346155 Heloise and Abelard kissing, illustration from Lettres d Heloise et d Abelard, 1839 (engraving) by Gigoux, Jean Francois (1806-94) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The first kiss of love, volume I, page 37, illustration from La Nouvelle Heloise
XIR346147 The first kiss of love, volume I, page 37, illustration from La Nouvelle Heloise by Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-78) engraved by Noel Le Mire (1724-1800) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Moreau

Heloise and Abelard in their study, illustration from Lettres d Heloise
XIR346150 Heloise and Abelard in their study, illustration from Lettres d Heloise et d Abelard, volume I, page 25, engraved by Noel Le Mire (1724-1800) 1795 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Moreau

His Fete Day, from Leisure Hour, 1891 (engraving)
XJF314337 His Fete Day, from Leisure Hour, 1891 (engraving) by Topham, Frank W. W. (1838-1924) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright possible copyright restrictions apply

Fresco, Elisabeth-Galerie, Wartburg Castle, c. 1845-55 (fresco)
XPH311156 Fresco, Elisabeth-Galerie, Wartburg Castle, c.1845-55 (fresco) by Schwind, Moritz Ludwig von (1804-71); Sammlungen auf der Wartburg, Eisenach

The Visitation, 1519 (oil on canvas)
XIR94960 The Visitation, 1519 (oil on canvas) by Piombo, Sebastiano del (S. Luciani) (c.1485-1547); 168x132 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: dated 1521 but painted in 1519; ); Italian

John Parker and his sister Theresa, 1779 (oil on canvas)
BAL7924 John Parker and his sister Theresa, 1779 (oil on canvas) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92); 142.2x111.8 cm; Saltram House, Devon

Justice and Peace (oil on canvas)
XAL78316 Justice and Peace (oil on canvas) by Palma Il Giovane (Jacopo Negretti) (1548-1628); Galleria e Museo Estense, Modena, Italy; (add.info.: La Justice et la Paix; ); Italian, out of copyright

Jeanne Hugo and Jean Charcot at Hauteville House, Guernsey (pastel on paper)
XIR293820 Jeanne Hugo and Jean Charcot at Hauteville House, Guernsey (pastel on paper) by Helleu, Paul Cesar (1859-1927); Musee Bonnat, Bayonne

Illustration to Roderick Random by Tobias Smollett, engraved by James Heath
XJF618896 Illustration to Roderick Random by Tobias Smollett, engraved by James Heath, 1780 (engraving) by Dodd, Daniel (fl.1760-90) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Richard, Earl of Pembroke, taking leave of his brother before leaving for Ireland in 1169
KW468260 Richard, Earl of Pembroke, taking leave of his brother before leaving for Ireland in 1169, from The History of Ireland by Thomas Wright, published c.1854 (engraving) by Warren

Tobias bidding farewell to his father-in-law, Raguel (oil on canvas)
XIR468124 Tobias bidding farewell to his father-in-law, Raguel (oil on canvas) by Parrocel, Pierre (1670-1739); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Marseille

Cass Lake, Narrative of an expedition through the Upper Mississippi to Itasca Lake, the actual source of this river, embracing an exploratory trip through the St

The Parable of the Prodigal Son (oil on canvas)
XIR426204 The Parable of the Prodigal Son (oil on canvas) by Feti, Domenico (1589-1624); 61x44 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Caen, France; (add.info.: La Parabole de l Enfant Prodigue; ); Italian

A Romantic Meeting (oil on canvas)
XIR423415 A Romantic Meeting (oil on canvas) by Watteau, Louis Joseph (Watteau de Lille) (1731-98); Musee Antoine Lecuyer, Saint-Quentin, France; (add.info.: Rencontre Galante; ); French

Eternal Springtime, 1884 (marble)
XBP390721 Eternal Springtime, 1884 (marble) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); Musee Rodin, Paris, France; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; French, out of copyright

Achilles Searching for the Shade of Patrocles, 1803 (oil on canvas)
XIR28573 Achilles Searching for the Shade of Patrocles, 1803 (oil on canvas) by Fuseli, Henry (Fussli, Johann Heinrich) (1741-1825); Kunsthaus, Zurich

Theatrical emotion of Mr. Vincent Crummles, illustration from Nicholas Nickleby
KW259161 Theatrical emotion of Mr. Vincent Crummles, illustration from Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens (1812-70) published 1839 (litho) by Browne

Tekemessa and Eurysakes, c. 1800-10 (oil on canvas)
XYC282786 Tekemessa and Eurysakes, c.1800-10 (oil on canvas) by Fuseli, Henry (Fussli, Johann Heinrich) (1741-1825); 103.8x82.9 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Good Night, A Thousand Times, Good Night, engraved by W. H. Egleton, from Romeo
KW280628 Good Night, A Thousand Times, Good Night, engraved by W.H. Egleton, from Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare (1564-1616) (litho) by Corbould

The Meeting of a Family in Heaven, pl. 4, illustration from The Grave, A Poem
XYC290774 The Meeting of a Family in Heaven, pl.4, illustration from The Grave, A Poem by William Blake (1757-1827) engraved by Luigi Schiavonetti (1765-1810), 1808 (etching) by Blake

Virgin and Child, engraved by Luigi Schiavonetti (1765-1810) 1793 (engraving)
XYC290771 Virgin and Child, engraved by Luigi Schiavonetti (1765-1810) 1793 (engraving) by Bartolozzi, Francesco (1727-1815) (after); 18x15.2 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Lovers on a terrace, Garhwal, c. 1780-1800 (gouache on paper)
XCF273136 Lovers on a terrace, Garhwal, c.1780-1800 (gouache on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Indian, out of copyright

Lovers on a Terrace, c. 1780-1800 (gouache on paper)
XCF273129 Lovers on a Terrace, c.1780-1800 (gouache on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Indian, out of copyright

The Visitation, from the Life of the Virgin series, c
XIR266944 The Visitation, from the Life of the Virgin series, c.1503 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by DAOErer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 29.9x21 cm; Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The meeting of St. Anne and St. Joachim at the Golden Gate, from the Life of
XIR266942 The meeting of St. Anne and St. Joachim at the Golden Gate, from the Life of the Virgin series, 1504 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by DAOErer or Duerer

Prince Albrecht and Princess Louise, c. 1817 (oil on canvas)
BAL265716 Prince Albrecht and Princess Louise, c.1817 (oil on canvas) by Kugelgen, Franz Gerhard von (1772-1820); 116x85 cm; State Open-air Museum Palace Gatchina, St

Georgiana, Countess Spencer with Lady Georgiana Spencer, 1759-61 (oil on canvas)
XCF259754 Georgiana, Countess Spencer with Lady Georgiana Spencer, 1759-61 (oil on canvas) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92); 122x115 cm; Collection of Earl Spencer, Althorp, Northamptonshire

Mr. Peggottys dream comes true, illustration from David Copperfield
KW259232 Mr. Peggottys dream comes true, illustration from David Copperfield by Charles Dickens (1812-70) first published 1850 (litho) by Browne

Restoration of mutual confidence between Mr
KW259231 Restoration of mutual confidence between Mr. and Mrs. Micawber, illustration from David Copperfield by Charles Dickens (1812-70) first published 1850 (litho) by Browne

Leda and the Swan (marble)
KW259059 Leda and the Swan (marble) by Spanish School; Casa de Pilatos, Seville; (add.info.: seduced by Jupiter in the form of a swan; gave birth to Castor)

Rebecca Bidding Farewell to her Family, c. 1562 (oil on panel)
XIR249259 Rebecca Bidding Farewell to her Family, c.1562 (oil on panel) by Vos, Maarten de (1532-1603); 111.5x176.5 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen

King Louis XVI (1754-93) Meets with De Malesherbes (1721-94) (engraving)
KW240715 King Louis XVI (1754-93) Meets with De Malesherbes (1721-94) (engraving) by Charlerie, H. de la (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Visitation, c. 1460 (oil on panel)
XIR238692 The Visitation, c.1460 (oil on panel) by German School, (15th century); Musee de l Oeuvre de Notre Dame, Strasbourg

Phrosine and Melidore or, The Kiss, c. 1848-52 (chalk on card)
XIR238610 Phrosine and Melidore or, The Kiss, c.1848-52 (chalk on card) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); 30x24.9 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

The Three Graces, 1831 (marble) (see for details 164658, 164659)
XIR24957 The Three Graces, 1831 (marble) (see for details 164658, 164659) by Pradier, James (Jean-Jacques) (1790-1852); height: 172 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; Swiss, out of copyright

The Annunciation of the Angel to Joachim and the Meeting at the Golden Gate (oil
XMN223444 The Annunciation of the Angel to Joachim and the Meeting at the Golden Gate (oil on panel) by French School, (15th century); Musee de Picardie, Amiens

Return from the Hunt or, Meleager and Atalanta (oil on canvas)
XIR222739 Return from the Hunt or, Meleager and Atalanta (oil on canvas) by Janssens van Nuyssen, Abraham (1575-1632); Musee des Beaux-Arts Andre Malraux, Le Havre

The Meeting between Napoleon I (1769-1821) and Tsar Alexander I (1777-1825) at Niemen
XIR210208 The Meeting between Napoleon I (1769-1821) and Tsar Alexander I (1777-1825) at Niemen, 25th June 1807 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Meeting of St. Anne and St. Joachim at the Golden Gate, c. 1499 (oil on panel)
XIR203238 The Meeting of St. Anne and St. Joachim at the Golden Gate, c.1499 (oil on panel) by Ypres, Nicolas d (d.c.1532); Musee Duplessis, Carpentras

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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.