Male Figure Collection (page 7)

Detail of the Crucifixion. A scen from the Pulpit of Giovanni Pisano, preserved in Pisa Cathedral Pisa Cathedral Pulpit Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Fragment of pulpit with lectern; work above the cathedral door and today in the Museo Civico in Pescia Pescia Sculptural Group Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

View of Piazza Navona in Rome with the Fountain of the Four Rivers and the Church of Sant'Agnese in Agone Rome Piazza Navona Fountain Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

The Good Shepherd. Paleo-Christian work, Lateran Museum, Rome. Today in Museo Gregoriano Profano (gi Museo Lateranense), Vatican Museums, Vatican City Rome Lateran Museum Statue Early Christian Art

Marforio fountain in the courtyard of the Capitoline Museums, Rome Rome Capitoline Museums Fountain, Statue First Imperial Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

The Medicean Genius, attributed to a follower of Tribolo, located on the entrance stairway of the Galleria Palatina, Palazzo Pitti, Florence Florence Palazzo Pitti, stairway Statue High Renaissance

Table of the Roman School, preserved in the Corsini Gallery in Florence Florence Corsini Gallery Table Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Monument to patriot Giuseppe La Farina, by Michele Auteri Pomar, in the portico and loggia of the First Cloister, inside the monastery of the Basilica of Santa Croce

The Italian Garden of Hever Castle, Kent, England

David Iii
Hanna Lee Tidd

Tsonga or Northern Nguni Prestige Staff, possibly early 19th century (wood)
HSC193932 Tsonga or Northern Nguni Prestige Staff, possibly early 19th century (wood) by African School; height:49 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Spoon, Bijogo Culture, Bissagos Islands, Guinea-Bissau (wood)
HSC193943 Spoon, Bijogo Culture, Bissagos Islands, Guinea-Bissau (wood) by African School; height:35.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Page 116. The Giraffe or Cameleopard, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670046 Page 116. The Giraffe or Cameleopard, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Tjugum Church, Balestrand, 1839 (oil on canvas)
OVR371479 Tjugum Church, Balestrand, 1839 (oil on canvas) by Fearnley, Thomas (1802-42); 26.5x33 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Two nostrils bent down to the deep... plate 16 from
XYC256902 Two nostrils bent down to the deep... plate 16 from The First Book of Urizen, 1794 (colour-printed relief etching with ink and w/c on paper) by Blake

In living creations appear d... plate 8 from
XYC256359 In living creations appear d... plate 8 from The First Book of Urizen, 1794 (colour-printed relief etching with ink and w/c) by Blake

Inlaid figurine of the god Nefertum (bronze)
HSC247992 Inlaid figurine of the god Nefertum (bronze) by Egyptian, Late Period (715-332 BC); height: 15.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: god of Memphis)

Anthropomorphic censer, from Guatemala, Classic Period, 250-600 (terracotta)
XIR204522 Anthropomorphic censer, from Guatemala, Classic Period, 250-600 (terracotta) by Mayan; height: 22.8 cm; Museo Nacional de Arqueologia y Etnologia, Guatemala City; out of copyright

Post (wood)
HSC194636 Post (wood) by Melanesian; Private Collection; Photo eHeini Schneebeli; out of copyright

Relief from the principal temple of Site III, 320-530 (stone)
EAM197891 Relief from the principal temple of Site III, 320-530 (stone) by Indian School; Nalanda, Bihar, India; Indian, out of copyright

Orant, from Tello, c. 2500 BC (stone)
XIR184071 Orant, from Tello, c.2500 BC (stone) by Sumerian; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: token of respect to the gods; ); out of copyright

Seated man, from Roquepertuse, Tene II, c. 300-120 BC (stone)
XLC231255 Seated man, from Roquepertuse, Tene II, c.300-120 BC (stone) by Gaulish; Musee de la Vieille Charite, Marseille, France; French, out of copyright

Chap. I, Lo, a shadow... plate 5 from The First Book of Urizen
XYC256357 Chap. I, Lo, a shadow... plate 5 from The First Book of Urizen, 1794 (colour-printed relief etching with ink and w/c) by Blake

Stretch d for a work of eternity... plate 22 from
XYC256908 Stretch d for a work of eternity... plate 22 from The First Book of Urizen, 1794 (colour-printed relief etching with ink and w/c on paper) by Blake

Chap: IV, Ages on ages roll d over him
XYC256364 Chap: IV, Ages on ages roll d over him... plate 13 from The First Book of Urizen, 1794 (colour-printed relief etching with ink and w/c) by Blake

Love and Psyche, copy by Tadolini, Adamo
3558237 Love and Psyche, copy by Tadolini, Adamo by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822) (after); Museo di Villa Carlotta, Tremezzo, Italy; (add.info.: Artist: Tadolini, Adamo Date of Artwork: 1825-1860 ca)

Allegory of Justice and Cousel (fresco)
3574044 Allegory of Justice and Cousel (fresco) by Ferrari, Francesco (1634-1708); Villa Nani Mocenigo, Canda, Rovigo, Italy; (add.info.: Artist: Ferrari)

A muscular, naked man, who seems to have floated down to rest on his hands
XYC256901 A muscular, naked man, who seems to have floated down to rest on his hands, head downwards, on rocks and clouds, plate 14 from The First Book of Urizen

Muster around the bleak desarts... plate 6 from
XYC256358 Muster around the bleak desarts... plate 6 from The First Book of Urizen, 1794 (colour-printed relief etching with ink and w/c) by Blake

Monument to Goethe in the park surrounding the Villa Borghese (stone) (detail)
EDF294693 Monument to Goethe in the park surrounding the Villa Borghese (stone) (detail) by Eberlein, Gustav Heinrich (1847-1926); Rome

Battle scene, c. 169 (marble) (detail) (see also 198133)
XAM198132 Battle scene, c.169 (marble) (detail) (see also 198133) by Roman, (2nd century AD); length:146 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

Stele 1, Pre-Classic Period (stone)
JPC207633 Stele 1, Pre-Classic Period (stone) by Olmec (1200 BC-200 BC); Open air museum of La Venta, Tabasco State, Mexico; Mexican, out of copyright

Chacmool (stone)
KW131041 Chacmool (stone) by Pre-Columbian; Cancun, Quintana Roo State, Mexico; South American, out of copyright

Autumn, Meissen, c. 1750 (porcelain)
BAL6414 Autumn, Meissen, c.1750 (porcelain) by Kaendler, Johann Joachim (1706-75); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; German, out of copyright

Vessel attachment (bronze)
HSC270392 Vessel attachment (bronze) by Etruscan, (5th century BC); height: 3.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eHeini Schneebeli; Etruscan, out of copyright

Fragment of a relief depicting food preparation (limestone)
HSC270343 Fragment of a relief depicting food preparation (limestone) by Egyptian 6th Dynasty (c.2350-2200 BC); 32x31.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eHeini Schneebeli; Egyptian, out of copyright

They lived a period of years... plate 27 from
XYC256913 They lived a period of years... plate 27 from The First Book of Urizen, 1794 (colour-printed relief etching with ink and w/c on paper) by Blake

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"Exploring the Masculine Mystique: A Journey through Male Figures in Art and Culture" From the regal "David III" to the majestic "Tsonga or Northern Nguni Prestige Staff, " this collection of male figures takes us on a captivating voyage across time and continents. The intricate craftsmanship of the "Spoon, Bijogo Culture" from Guinea-Bissau showcases the artistic prowess of its creators, while "The Giraffe or Cameleopard" painting transports us back to early 19th century Africa with its vibrant watercolors and handwritten text. Moving into Europe, we encounter the serene beauty of Tjugum Church captured in oil on canvas in 1839. Its peaceful atmosphere invites contemplation and reflection. Religious themes come alive in "The Nativity and the Adoration of the Magi, " revealing both devotion and awe-inspiring artistry within an ancient chapel. Meanwhile, the timeless appeal of Greek civilization is embodied by the graceful sculpture known as "Calf Bearer (Moscophoros)" from their Archaic period. Shifting our focus to everyday life, Marco De Gregorio's portrayal of a farmer from Somma captures both resilience and hard work. The accompanying verses from plate 16 add depth to this intimate glimpse into rural existence. Nature's wonders are celebrated through poetic imagery in plates 8 and 16 from unknown sources. These enigmatic verses invite interpretation while evoking a sense of wonderment at Earth's mysteries. Delving further into history, an exquisite bronze figurine depicting Nefertum reveals Egypt's rich mythology through meticulous inlay work. And finally, an anthropomorphic censer hailing from Guatemala during its Classic Period offers insight into Mayan rituals with its terracotta form. Through these diverse representations spanning different cultures and eras, we gain glimpses into various facets of masculinity – strength, spirituality, laboriousness, and more.