Bonding Collection (page 6)

Great crested grebes (Podiceps cristatus) performing their elaborate courtship ritual at dawn, Cheshire, UK November

Ego et Rex Meus, 1888; King Henry VIII and Cardinal Wolsey. Artist: Sir John Gilbert
Ego et Rex Meus, 1888; King Henry VIII talking with Cardinal Thomas Wolsey. Wolsey dominated King Henry VIIIs government from 1515 to 1529

Yellow Baboon, South Luangwa NP, Zambia
An infant Yellow Baboon(Papio cynocephalus)clutches its mothers back whilst she feeds

Chacma Baboons (Papio ursinus)
A young Chacma Baboon hitches a ride on its mothers back whilst she forages for food. Kruger National Park, South Africa

Vervet Monkeys (Chlorocebus pygerythrus)
Two vervet monkeys play-fight with oneanother. Kruger National Park, South Africa

Grey-headed Albatross (Thalassarche chrysostoma)
Grey-headed Albatross mate for life and reaffirm their bond with courtship displays.Elsehul Cove

Southern Elephant Seals (Mirounga leonina)
A bull Southern Elephant Seal bullies a juvenile.Saint Andrews Bay

King Penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus)
A King Penguin preens its chick.Volunteer Point, East Falkland

House Finch (Carpodacus mexicanus) pair bonding

Morning ride, Vilano Beach, Florida, MR

Horse and rider, sunrise, Vilano Beach, Florida, MR

Horsing around

Doxen Puppies sleeping MR

Greece, Santorini, Cats that roam the City

Two Yellow Labrador Retreivers playing with a stick

Doxen Puppy with sunflower MR

Chacma Baboon (Papio ursinus) mother and infant, Kruger National Park, South Africa, Africa

Common Loon (Gavia immer) adult and two chicks on its back, Lac Le Jeune Provincial Park, British Columbia, Canada, North America

Japanese Macaque (Macaca fuscata)
A female Japanese Macaque holds her infant close in a hot spring in the Jigokudani Reserve, Japan

Chekhov and Tolstoy, late 19th century. Anton Chekhov (1860-1904) Russian writer, left, with Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) Russian writer, philosopher and mystic

The Adoration of the Trinity (The Landauer Altarpiece), 1511. Artist: Albrecht Durer
The Adoration of the Trinity (The Landauer Altarpiece), 1511. This picture shows the Holy Trinity in glory, worshipped by all the saints

The Potato Eaters, 1885. Artist: Vincent van Gogh
The Potato Eaters, 1885. From the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam

The Cholmondeley Sisters, 1600-1610. Double portrait of the sisters sitting in bed, each holding a baby. From the Tate Gallery, London

Piazzi Madonna ( Virgin and Child ), 1420-1430s. Artist: Donatello
Piazzi Madonna ( Virgin and Child ), 1420-1430s. From the Staatliche Museum, Berlin

Madonna and Child ( Madonna of the Book ), 1483. Artist: Sandro Botticelli
Madonna and Child ( Madonna of the Book ), 1483. The Child is seated on the Virgins lap, looking questioningly into his mothers face. Round his wrist is a crown of thorns

Madonna and Child, 1230. Artist: Barone Berlinghier
Madonna and Child, 1230. This image shows a strong Byzantine influence. From the Metropolitan Museum, New York

Count de la Forest with his Wife and Daughter, 1804. Artist: Andre Vincent Francois
Count de la Forest with his Wife and Daughter, 1804. From the Staatliche Kunsthalle, Karlsruhe, Germany

Ouvriers du Batiment ( Construction Workers ), c1911. Artist: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
Ouvriers du Batiment ( Construction Workers ), c1911. From the Musee d Orsay, Paris

The Assumption of the Virgin, c1475-1476. Artist: Francesco Botticini
The Assumption of the Virgin, c1475-1476. In the foreground the Apostles group around the Virgins tomb full of Madonna lilies

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, 19th century. Artist: JJ Scheller
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, 19th century. Goethe (1749-1832) German poet, dramatist and scientist, with his secretary

Chapel of the Carmelites, Paris, 1783. Above the altar, an angel reveals the Sacred Heart pierced with a sword (representing God the Son)

Popular festivities, mid 19th century. A young couple dance round a garlanded pole (Maypole) while a second couple wait outside the inn to take their turn

The Carmelite Nuns in the Warming Hall, mid 18th century. Artist: Charles Guillot
The Carmelite Nuns in the Warming Hall, mid 18th century. From the Musee d Art et d Histoire, St Denis, France

Spanish dancers, mid 19th century. Dancers in traditional costume and using castanets are accompanied by guitar and violin players

World War 2: De Gaulle greets Eisnhower, 1944
World War 2: De Gaulle greets Eisenhower, 1944. General Charles de Gaulle (1890-1970) shaking hands with General Dwight Eisenhower (1890-1969) during a meeting with allied commanders in France

The Glory of Louis XIV - Triumph of Time, 17th century. Artist: Baldassare Franceschini
The Glory of Louis XIV - Triumph of Time, 17th century. From the Musee National du Chateau, Versailles, France

Sarcophagus with reclining couple, 6th century BC. From the Etruscan tombs at Ceveteri, Italy, now at the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Egyptian Chess Players, 1865. Artist: Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema
Egyptian Chess Players, 1865. From a private collection

The Madonna and Child with the Infant Baptist ( The Garvagh Madonna ), c1509-1510. Artist: Raphael
The Madonna and Child with the Infant Baptist ( The Garvagh Madonna ), c1509-1510. Jesus takes a pink from the hand of John the Baptist clothed in an animal skin. From the National Gallery, London

The Virgin and Child with Angels, 1512. Artist: Francesco dei Tatti
The Virgin and Child with Angels, 1512. From the Musee des Beaux-Arts de Nancy, France

Madonna and Child, c1510. Artist: Titian
Madonna and Child, c1510. From the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

Virgin of Humility, 15th century. Artist: Giovanni di Paolo
Virgin of Humility, 15th century

The Virgin and the Child, 15th century(?). From the Pushkin Museum of Fine Art, Moscow

The Lovers, Chubei and Umegawa, late 18th / early 19th century. Artist: Kitagawa Utamaro
The Lovers, Chubei and Umegawa, late 18th/early 19th century. From the British Museum, London

Adoration of the Magi, 1507. Artist: Hans Baldung
Adoration of the Magi, 1507. From the Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Dinner at the Hospice of Beaune, France, late 19th / early 20th century. Artist: Claude Joseph Bail
Dinner at the Hospice of Beaune, France, late 19th/early 20th century. From a private collection

Madonna and Child, late 14th / early 15th century. Artist: Taddeo di Bartolo
Madonna and Child, late 14th/early 15th century

Flirt, 1841. Artist: Miklos Barabas
Flirt, 1841. From the Musee des Beaux Arts, Budapest

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"Bonding: A Celebration of Connection and Love in Art, Nature, and Life" In Rembrandt's masterpiece "The Return of the Prodigal Son, " we witness the profound bond between a father and his wayward child, reminding us that love can transcend all boundaries. On the tennis court, amidst fierce competition, a couple shares a moment of pure joy as they leap into the air together – their synchronized movements reflecting not only their skill but also their deep connection. Leon-Maxime Faivre's painting "Two Mothers" captures the essence of maternal bonding as two women embrace their children with tenderness and protectiveness, showcasing the universal power of motherly love. Smiles radiate from a couple jumping on a tennis court – an image that encapsulates not just athletic prowess but also the sheer delight found in shared experiences and mutual support. Like a tightly-knit family unit, a sperm whale family gracefully navigates through vast oceanic depths, exemplifying how bonds within nature are essential for survival and emotional well-being. Amidst Scotland's majestic Glencoe Highlands lies Glen Etive where red deer roam freely – their close-knit herds symbolizing strength in unity while reminding us to cherish our own familial ties. Along Ackergill Links at Sinclairs Bay stretches an endless sandy beach inviting families to come together under sunny skies or stormy weather – reinforcing how simple moments spent side by side create lasting bonds. Emperor penguin chicks huddle closely with adults on Snow Hill Island; this heartwarming sight showcases both parental dedication and communal harmony among these resilient creatures in Antarctica's icy realm. The innocent gaze of an infant mountain gorilla reminds us of our primal connections to nature; its vulnerability evokes empathy while emphasizing the importance of protecting endangered species for future generations' sake.