Bearded Collection (#3)

Selim Kahn III, from Portraits of the Emperors of Turkey, 1815 (mezzotint, hand-coloured with brush and w/c)
5862159 Selim Kahn III, from Portraits of the Emperors of Turkey, 1815 (mezzotint, hand-coloured with brush and w/c) by Young, John (1755-1825); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Portrait of the Artist Edwin Edwards, 1892 (litho in black on ivory wove paper)
5859424 Portrait of the Artist Edwin Edwards, 1892 (litho in black on ivory wove paper) by Fantin-Latour, Henri (1836-1904) ; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Henri Fantin-Latour)

Lazarillo de Tormes and His Blind Master, before 1880 (oil on fabric)
XOS5879766 Lazarillo de Tormes and His Blind Master, before 1880 (oil on fabric) by Ribot, Auguste Theodule (1823-91); 108x90 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Jerusalem Jew (coloured photo)
8635423 Jerusalem Jew (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jerusalem Jew. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Abraham about to sacrifice his son Isaac (colour litho)
8635635 Abraham about to sacrifice his son Isaac (colour litho) by Tillack, Johannes Adolf (1861-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abraham about to sacrifice his son Isaac, Genesis 22:7)

Sunday, the day that is blest with heavenly peace and rest (chromolitho)
8677372 Sunday, the day that is blest with heavenly peace and rest (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunday)

Bearded lady (b/w photo)
8672341 Bearded lady (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bearded lady. Vintage photograph reproduced in Petit Musee de la Curiosite Photographique by)

Tom Taylor, English playwright (engraving)
8676345 Tom Taylor, English playwright (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tom Taylor (1817-1880), English playwright

Portrait of Jules Verne, French writer (1828-1905)
JAB5034227 Portrait of Jules Verne, French writer (1828-1905); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Portraits of Marco Polo and Khubilai Khan, 19th century (engraving)
NWI4903617 Portraits of Marco Polo and Khubilai Khan, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Portrait of Marco Polo (1254-1324) and Khubilai Khan (1215-1294).); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Portrait of Robert Edwin Peary (1856-1920), c.1909
LSE4403049 Portrait of Robert Edwin Peary (1856-1920), c.1909; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Robert Edwin Peary (1856-1920).); Photo © Leonard de Selva

Peter I King of Portugal, published in 1915 (print)
3533875 Peter I King of Portugal, published in 1915 (print); (add.info.: Peter I, 1320 - 1367, called the Just or the Cruel. King of Portugal and of the Algarves)

Edouard Manet (1832-1883) French painter c. 1873
1751359 Edouard Manet (1832-1883) French painter c. 1873; (add.info.: Edouard Manet (1832-1883) French painter c. 1873); Photo: Tallandier

Camille Saint-Saens 1915 (photo)
681483 Camille Saint-Saens 1915 (photo); (add.info.: Camille Saint-Saens); Universal History Archive/UIG

Portrait of Jaime Vera Lopez (1858-1918) one of the founders of the Spanish Socialist Party (1879)
AIS5341238 Portrait of Jaime Vera Lopez (1858-1918) one of the founders of the Spanish Socialist Party (1879) and "El Socialista", 1886 (b/w photo).; © Iberfoto

Auguste Rodin, 1910-17 (b/w photo)
3702088 Auguste Rodin, 1910-17 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Auguste Rodin (1840-1917) French sculptor); Alinari Archives, Florence

Saint Paula (Santa Paola Romana) leaving for the Holy Land. A widow at 33 years old
BEN5473893 Saint Paula (Santa Paola Romana) leaving for the Holy Land. A widow at 33 years old, she followed Saint Jerome

Emperor of China: Portrait of Fou Hi Che (Fou-Hi-Che or Fuxi, Fu Hsi or Fu-Hsi)
BEN5468473 Emperor of China: Portrait of Fou Hi Che (Fou-Hi-Che or Fuxi, Fu Hsi or Fu-Hsi), inventor of the eight trigrams of Yi Jing, at the origin of calligraphy. Painting, 1685

Basilius Besler: apothecary and botanist based in Nuremberg, Germany
5668973 Basilius Besler: apothecary and botanist based in Nuremberg, Germany; (add.info.: Basilius Besler (1561-1629) apothecary and botanist based in Nuremberg

Ulisse Aldrovandi, 1857 (engraving)
7272509 Ulisse Aldrovandi, 1857 (engraving); (add.info.: Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605) physician and naturalist. He founded in 1568 the Botanical Garden of Bologna; author of several treatises

The Holy Face of Lucca, St. Martin's cathedral, Italy. c. 770-880
7264830 The Holy Face of Lucca, St. Martin's cathedral, Italy. c. 770-880; San Martino Cathedral, Lucca, Italy; (add.info.: The Holy Face of Lucca)

Sailor on look out, c.1855 (oil on canvas)
7337776 Sailor on look out, c.1855 (oil on canvas) by Marks, Henry Stacy (1829-98); 44.4x30.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Portrait of Marco Polo, 19th century (engraving)
NWI4903303 Portrait of Marco Polo, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Portrait of Marco Polo (1254 - 1324) Venetian explorer

Edouard Manet (woodburytype)
8698270 Edouard Manet (woodburytype) by Unknown photographer, (19th century); Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; (add.info.: Unknown photographer)

Dr. Johann Georg Mezger, 1831 - 1901, Dutch physician and founder of classical massage
UIG5413836 Dr. Johann Georg Mezger, 1831 - 1901, Dutch physician and founder of classical massage, historical illustration circa 1893; UIG

Father Christmas bringing home the Yule log, 19th century (engraving)
5310014 Father Christmas bringing home the Yule log, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting Father Christmas bringing home the Yule log)

Medal commemorating the pirate Claus Stortzenbecher (died 1401); obverse, 1701 (silver)
7339283 Medal commemorating the pirate Claus Stortzenbecher (died 1401); obverse, 1701 (silver) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 4.4x0 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Ferdinand Hodler in his Studio, in 1914, 1914 (gelatin print on cardboard)
1196141 Ferdinand Hodler in his Studio, in 1914, 1914 (gelatin print on cardboard) by Lacroix, Charles (1869-1953); 23x16.8 (oval) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Lacroix)

Portrait of Friedrich Engels, 19th century (b/w photo)
673219 Portrait of Friedrich Engels, 19th century (b/w photo); (add.info.: Friedrich Engels (28 November 1820 - 5 August 1895) was a German-English industrialist, social scientist, author

Portrait of Galileo, book illustration (lithograph)
BAL71329 Portrait of Galileo, book illustration (lithograph); Biblioteca Nazionale, Turin, Italy

Male head, roundel from the frame of the Gates of Paradise (East doors) by Lorenzo Ghiberti (1378-1455)
BEN87667 Male head, roundel from the frame of the Gates of Paradise (East doors) by Lorenzo Ghiberti (1378-1455) 1425-52 (gilt bronze) (see also 87652-66); Baptistery, Florence

John Lothrop Motley (1814-1877) American Diplomat and Historian (engraving)
KW110624 John Lothrop Motley (1814-1877) American Diplomat and Historian (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection

Harmand David, oldest citizen of Paris (engraving)
8676998 Harmand David, oldest citizen of Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harmand David, oldest citizen of Paris)

David anointed by Samuel at Bethlehem (litho)
8675951 David anointed by Samuel at Bethlehem (litho) by Rhead, Louis John (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: David anointed by Samuel at Bethlehem. 1 Samuel 16:13)

Henri Moissan, French chemist and pharmacist (b/w photo)
8673350 Henri Moissan, French chemist and pharmacist (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henri Moissan (1852-1907), French chemist and pharmacist

Ben Turner, British trade unionist and politician (b/w photo)
8673325 Ben Turner, British trade unionist and politician (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ben Turner (1863-1942)

Jeremiah James Colman, English mustard manufacturer and politician (b/w photo)
8673443 Jeremiah James Colman, English mustard manufacturer and politician (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Max Weber, German historian and economist (b/w photo)
8673220 Max Weber, German historian and economist (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Max Weber (1864-1920), German historian and economist

Evolution of a farmer (colour litho)
8656454 Evolution of a farmer (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Evolution of a farmer. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Saint Francis, c.1615 (oil on panel)
5861363 Saint Francis, c.1615 (oil on panel) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: By Peter Paul Rubens)

Self-Portrait, c.1872-74 (oil on fabric)
XOS5879747 Self-Portrait, c.1872-74 (oil on fabric) by Guillaumin, Jean Baptiste Armand (1841-1927); 45.4x37.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Armand Guillaumin)

Saint John the Baptist in a Landscape, c.1445 (oil on panel)
XOS5879614 Saint John the Baptist in a Landscape, c.1445 (oil on panel) by Christus, Petrus (c.1410-1475/76); 40.2x12.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Pyrrhus, antique head completed with helm and bust in the 16th century
7130053 Pyrrhus, antique head completed with helm and bust in the 16th century; Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Pyrrhus)

Exhibition of Heads for 1851, c.1851 (hand coloured litho on paper)
7485258 Exhibition of Heads for 1851, c.1851 (hand coloured litho on paper) by Burgess, Robert Smart (1815-1877); 26x32 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Bearded man with sideburns holding a sign, 1912 (illustration)
8822171 Bearded man with sideburns holding a sign, 1912 (illustration); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bearded man with favorites (coy) holding a sign (sign)

The Russian Emigres, c. 1900 (oil on canvas)
1197487 The Russian Emigres, c. 1900 (oil on canvas) by Levy-Dhurmer, Lucien (1865-1953); 92.7x73.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

Tales of the Hunt, (oil on canvas)
658526 Tales of the Hunt, (oil on canvas); 69.9x88.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tales of the Hunt. de Smet (mid 19th century). Oil on canvas. 69.9 x 88.9cm.); © Andrew Macara

Galileo Galilei (1564-1642), 17th century (oil painting)
7337904 Galileo Galilei (1564-1642), 17th century (oil painting) by Cochin, Nicolas (1610-86); 61x50.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

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"Bearded: A Glimpse into the History of Facial Hair" From ancient emperors to renowned psychologists, beards have adorned the faces of remarkable individuals throughout history. The bust of Marcus Aurelius, a Roman emperor known for his wisdom and stoicism, showcases his regal beard that symbolized power and authority. In Rembrandt's masterpiece "Simeon in the Temple, " we witness an elderly man with a long white beard, representing wisdom and reverence. This portrayal captures the essence of age-old traditions and spiritual devotion. Stonewall Jackson, an American military leader during the Civil War, sported a distinguished beard that exemplified strength and resilience. His facial hair became synonymous with bravery on the battlefield. Ladislaus I of Hungary or St. Ladislaus stands as another iconic figure with a magnificent beard. As a revered king who defended Christianity against paganism, his facial hair embodied both nobility and religious devotion. King Francis I of France was not only recognized for his political prowess but also for his impeccably groomed beard. His refined appearance set trends among European royalty during the Renaissance era. Sigmund Freud's signed sepia photograph portrays him with an impressive salt-and-pepper beard—a visual representation of intellectual depth and groundbreaking theories in psychoanalysis. The portrait of Zoroaster takes us back to ancient Persia where this legendary prophet is depicted with a flowing white beard—an emblematic feature associated with divine wisdom and enlightenment. Amidst these historical figures lies whimsy; A Book of Nonsense introduces us to an old man whose fears are mirrored by his lengthy grayish-white facial hair—reminding us that even humor can find its place amidst bearded tales from yesteryears. Nature too embraces bearded wonders like Cypripedium barbatum or Bearded Ladies Slipper Orchid—a delicate flower boasting intricate petals resembling tiny beards—nature's own tribute to the allure of facial hair.