Nails Collection (page 9)

An idol from the Congo with nails and knives driven into it
An idol from the Congo with knives and nails driven in to it. The wooden idol, from the region north of the Lower Congo (Chiloango River)

Gibbs Happy Families - Master Chips
Gibbs Happy Families - Miss Tooth the Dentists daughter. 20th century

Man lying on bed of nails - street performer, Paris, France Date: 1980s

Isola Sacra Necropolis. Roman Imperial times. Relief. Medica
Isola Sacra Necropolis. Pagan cementery of Roman Imperial times. Relief. Medical patient washing the feet. To the right medical instruments. Italy

Jesus showing sores with Virgin Mary and Saint John and two
Doctrine Chretienne. Manuscript. France. 13th century. Miniature depicting Jesus sitting, showing sores. Beside him, the Virgin Mary

Foot case for a mummy. Roman Period. 1st century AD
Foot case for a mummy. Gilded feet with sandals and a checker pattern depicting basketwork. Linen with plaster, painted and gilded. Roman Period. 1st century AD

Our Lady and St. Bernard, 1709. Copy. Prague. Czech Republic
Our Lady and St. Bernard. By Matej Vaclav Jackel (1709). 18th century. Baroque sculpture decorating the Charles Bridge. Copy of the original. Prague. Czech Republic

Caricature of G H MacDermott, English music hall singer
Caricature of Gilbert Hastings MacDermott (1845-1901), English music hall singer and lion comique. No theatres for him at Christmas: he nails his colours to the music hall mast. 1882

Mill and wheel on a cutout birthday card with rustic border and verse. Date: circa 1890s

Mill and wheel on a cutout New Year card with rustic border and seasonal verse. Date: circa 1890s

On a Bed of Nails
A passer-by gives a donation to a fakir who lies on a bed of nails Date: 19th century ?

Boy and girl attaching New Year greeting to a tree
Boy and girl in historical costume attaching a New Year greeting to a tree. Date: circa 1890s

Boy and girl attaching Christmas greeting to a tree
Boy and girl in historical costume attaching a Christmas greeting to a tree. Date: circa 1890s

The Docks, Millwall, London
The Docks, Millwall, Ilford, County of London, England. Showing Crates of Empire Horse Shoe Nails from Sweden Date: 1909

India - Group of Fakins
A black and white lantern slide of a man sitting on a bed of nails. Slide number 36 of Box 221 Boswell Collection Date: circa 1890s

Spain - Segovia - House of the Nails
A black and white slide showing a house in the city of Segovia. Segovia is a city in Spain, the capital of Segovia Province in the autonomous community of Castile

Dutch boy scout scrubbing his fingernails, Holland
A Dutch boy scout scrubbing his fingernails, Holland

Fakir on bed of nails, India
Fakir (a religious ascetic) sitting on a bed of nails, India. Date: circa 1890s

False Nails
Rather clumsy clip-on false nails! Date: early 1930s

infant Christ asleep cross head resting skull
Artokoloro

Illustration, metal fingernail clippers

Illustration, smiling winged dragon with forked tongue, side view

New Rolling Machine for Making Horse-Shoe Nails, 1873

The Pieta (oil on panel)
XIR899670 The Pieta (oil on panel) by Weyden, Rogier van der (1399-1464); Museo e Gallerie Nazionali di Capodimonte, Naples, Italy; (add.info.: Piete); Netherlandish, out of copyright

BridgemanArt Full Collection
OneVisionArt BridgemanArt Full Collection

The Body of Christ carried by Angels (oil on canvas)
XIR895762 The Body of Christ carried by Angels (oil on canvas) by Delacroix, (Ferdinand Victor) Eugene (1798-1863) (attr. to); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Deposition (panel)
XJL86523 The Deposition (panel) by Borgona, Juan de (fl.1495-1533); 234x138 cm; Museo de Santa Cruz, Toledo, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

The Agony of Christ with the Virgin and St. John the Baptist c. 1489-93 (panel)
XAM74878 The Agony of Christ with the Virgin and St. John the Baptist c.1489-93 (panel) by Zafuri, Nicola (fl.1489-93); 59.2x75.6 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; Cretan

Pieta, c. 1603 (oil on copper)
XAM72420 Pieta, c.1603 (oil on copper) by Carracci, Annibale (1560-1609); 41x60 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Carrache; ); Italian, out of copyright

Thor fishing for the serpent of Midgard, from the boat of the giant Hymir (pen
XTD68829 Thor fishing for the serpent of Midgard, from the boat of the giant Hymir (pen & ink on paper) by Icelandic School, (18th century); Royal Library, Copenhagen, Denmark; Icelandic

Nails, hooks, pulleys and iron fitments needed to built a galley, twenty-sixth demonstration
XIR661375 Nails, hooks, pulleys and iron fitments needed to built a galley, twenty-sixth demonstration, plate 27, illustration from Demonstrations de toutes les pieces de bois

Diptych of The Fall of Man and The Redemption (Lamentation of Christ), after 1479
XAM66121 Diptych of The Fall of Man and The Redemption (Lamentation of Christ), after 1479 (oil on panel) (for detail of The Fall see 13000) by Goes

Dead Birds (oil on canvas)
XIR444271 Dead Birds (oil on canvas) by Hondecoeter, Melchior de (1636-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oiseaux Morts; ); Dutch, out of copyright

Life of Christ, the Raising of the Cross, preparatory study of tapestry cartoon for
XIR414566 Life of Christ, the Raising of the Cross, preparatory study of tapestry cartoon for the Church Saint-Merri in Paris

The infant Christ prefiguring the passion / BFCA. Reni, Guido, 1575-1642, artist, between ca. 1600 and 1750, chiaroscuro woodcut

The Deposition, 1503-7 (tempera on panel)
XOT351172 The Deposition, 1503-7 (tempera on panel) by Lippi, F. (c.1457/8-1504) & P.Perugino (1445-1523); 334x225 cm; Galleria dell Accademia, Florence, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Christ Resurrected between St. Teresa of Avila (1515-82) and St. John of the Cross
XIR78699 Christ Resurrected between St. Teresa of Avila (1515-82) and St. John of the Cross (1524-91) (oil on canvas) by Corneille, Michel des Gobelins (1642-1708); Chapelle Saint-Joseph des Carmes

Saint Helena with the True Cross, print maker: Pieter de Bailliu I, 1623 - 1660

Fable of the lion, the ranger and his daughter, Dirk Stoop, John Ogilby, 1665

The Deposition, 1789 (oil on canvas)
XIR221199 The Deposition, 1789 (oil on canvas) by Regnault, Jean-Baptiste (1754-1829); 425x233 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Entombment of Christ, Guillaume Duvivier (17e eeuw), c. 1660 - c. 1670

Saint Helena, Michael Snijders, 1610 - 1672

Deposition, print maker: Hieronymus Wierix, Maerten de Vos, Hieronymus Wierix, 1563 - before 1619

Descent from the Cross (oil on canvas)
XIR186205 Descent from the Cross (oil on canvas) by Ribera, Jusepe de (lo Spagnoletto) (c.1590-1652); Museo Nazionale di San Martino, Naples, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

SCENES ALONG THE DANUBE, IRON GATES DISTRICT, 1883: 1. Under Trajans Tablet: The Vandal Fisherman and the Avenging Antiquarian. 2. A Serbian Legend: Peasants Using Hogs Bristles as Nails. 3

Four-Panel Screen (paravent); After designs by Alexandre-Francois Desportes, French, 1661 - 1743, Savonnerie Manufactory, French, active 1627 - present; Savonnerie, France

Young woman looking through lifebelt, smiling, (B&W)

Woman raising hands (Close-up of hands), (B&W)

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"Nails: A Journey Through Time, Culture, and Beauty" In the footsteps of Martin Luther's 95 Theses, we embark on a captivating exploration of nails. Just like the Basset Hound teaching its puppy to walk steadily, nails provide us with stability and support in our daily lives. But let's not forget the fascinating ostrich legs and feet – nature's own masterpiece of endurance. Much like a young lady meticulously doing her pedicure, these magnificent creatures take pride in their appearance. Traveling back in time to 1886, we witness an unexpected sight: ladies boxing. Their fierce determination mirrors the resilience found within our own nail beds. And speaking of strength, have you ever seen Florida's West Indian Manatee? Even their toe they can visible as they gracefully navigate Crystal River. Hand manicures remind us that even small acts of self-care can bring immense joy. As we ponder Luther's 95 Theses and Victoria's crucifixion in Gozo, Malta; it becomes clear that nails symbolize both rebellion against injustice and unwavering faith. Venturing into North Africa reveals the enchanting world of Algerian Berber Ouled Nails Tribe women. With their vibrant dances and intricate henna designs on hands adorned with stiletto shoes – they celebrate femininity while defying societal norms. Let us not overlook the hidden beauty beneath those stylish stilettos - an MRI-style X-ray revealing bones supporting a leg ready to conquer any dance floor. Just as Dance of the Ouled Nails captivates Southern Algeria, our own moves can leave lasting impressions wherever we go. From historical milestones to cultural traditions spanning continents; nails hold stories waiting to be discovered. So next time you admire your perfectly polished fingertips or gaze at your toes peeking through crystal-clear waters – remember that beyond aesthetics lies a rich tapestry connecting humanity throughout time and space.