Alcove Collection (page 5)

Apostle Philip, Lambertus Suavius, 1545 - 1548

Moses, possibly Cornelis Bos, c. 1537 - c. 1555

Love (Caritas), print maker: Jacob Matham, Hendrick Goltzius, Franco Estius, 1593

Allegory of Impermanence, Arnoud van Halen, 1673 - 1732

The Woman with the Candlestick, 1825 (oil on canvas)
XKH141355 The Woman with the Candlestick, 1825 (oil on canvas) by Friedrich, Caspar David (1774-1840); 71x49 cm; On Loan to the Hamburg Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Rommelpot, a friction drum player and two children in a niche, Simon Klapmuts, 1744-1780

Man of Sorrows, Hieronymus Wierix, 1593

Morning, Crispijn van de Passe (I), 1574 - 1637

St. Jerome in his Study (oil on panel)
XIR181964 St. Jerome in his Study (oil on panel) by Flemish School, (17th century); 87x67 cm; Musee de Tesse, Le Mans, France; (add.info)

Cliff Palace ruin in Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado

Myanmar, Yangon. Buddha statue in Schwedagon Temple. Credit as: Jim Zuckerman / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Myanmar, Yangon. Buddha statues in Schwedagon Temple. Credit as: Jim Zuckerman / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

USA, Utah, Zion National Park, Double Arch Alcove with Canyon Walls and Sheer Cliffs on the Taylor Creek Trail

USA, Utah, Zion National Park. View of Double-Arch Alcove. Credit as: Dennis Flaherty / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Plaza de Espana, built for the Ibero-American Exposition of 1929, Seville, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Storage alcoves in the changing room of the Roman Baths, dating from AD 138, Cilurnum (Chesters Roman Fort), Hadrians Wall, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chollerford, Northumbrian National Park

Pairs of small Buddha statues at Wat Si Saket, the most famous temple in Vientiane, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Toko i. e. an alcove with customary ornaments
Farmer spading. Drawing shows a man using a large wooden spade. Date 1878 Sep

Labor by Charles Sprague Pearce
Labor - from the Family and Education series by Charles Sprague Pearce. Found in the North Corridor, Great Hall, Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C

Elias Ashmole, English antiquary
Elias Ashmole (1617-1692), English antiquary and collector. Ashmole trained as a lawyer, working in London. During the Civil War (1642-1651) he fled to Oxford and studied alchemy and astrology

Tawny owl mobbed by Jay
A Tawny Owl (Strix aluco), also known as a Brown Owl, in a chimney alcove being mobbed by a Jay (Sigishoara) in Romania

Europe, Portugal, Obidos. Colorful architectural detail of Obidos

A pair of long-eared owls, one large, one small, inside a shallow alcove in Paradise Park, a wildlife sanctuary in Hayle, Cornwall. The long-eared owl is medium-sized

A tourist before an elaborate Turkish carved alcove, showing fine technique in relief work and beautiful sculpted patternation

The Alcove, Kensington Gardens, Kensington Palace, London

Arabian street Cafe scene - Cairo, Egypt. Men sit and drink and chat on the street and in the alcove recess behind the coffee / tea stall

Nadir Divan Bigi Madrasah, 1622, Lyabi-Khauz, Bukhara, Uzbekistan, FSU, Central Asia, Asia

Palazzo della Civilta di Lavoro (square Colosseum), EUR (Esposizione Universale Romana), suburb planned in the 1930s during the time of Mussolini, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Decorative childs toy parrot in traditional wall niche, restored traditional Pol house, Ahmedabad, Gujarat state, India, Asia

Narrow painted veranda with deep niches and carved stone chair assemblage, Kuchaman Fort, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

Detail of a painted, gilded and mirrored niche in the Sheesh Mahal (mirrored hall) (hall of mirrors), Kuchaman Fort, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

Painted alcoves and recently restored brickwork of Nicolae Domnesc at Iasi, Romania, Europe

Nun and statue of the Buddha, Shwedagon Paya (Shwe Dagon pagoda), Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Baburs Alcove, Kandahar, Afghanistan

Furniture Disturbed
A family return home to find the parlour furniture moved - pictures on the floor, coal scuttle & fire tongs in the alcove, chairs balanced on tables - all topsy-turvy

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"Discovering Alcoves: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step into the enchanting alcove of Ochotni Rjad Station in Moscow, Russia - a hidden gem that transports you to another era. The entrance, reminiscent of an oil painting from 1895, captivates with its intricate details and timeless charm. Travel further back in time to Darwin's study in Downe, England. Nestled within Furness Abbey in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, this alcove holds the secrets of one of history's greatest minds. Here, amidst raised mud reliefs adorned with mirrors on the walls, Darwin pondered life's mysteries. Venturing eastward to Asia, Japan unveils its own unique interpretation of alcoves. Blaz Poljansek captures their essence beautifully as he showcases traditional reception rooms with Tokonoma - spaces designed for contemplation and appreciation of art. Closer to home lies Springcot Holiday House Hall - a country cottage haven where tranquility reigns supreme. With echoes of Victorian style interiors complete with fireplaces that exude warmth and comfort, this alcove beckons weary souls seeking respite from the bustling world outside. Finally, St Crewennas Church in Crowan takes us back to Cornwall circa 1860. Within its walls stands an alcove that witnessed countless prayers and moments of solace for generations past, and are not merely architectural features; they are portals into different worlds and eras. Whether it be through grand stations or humble cottages, these niches offer glimpses into history and culture like no other space can provide. So step inside an alcove today and let your imagination soar.