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"Carrying the Bonds of Love: A Global Journey" From the icy waters of Alaska to the vibrant streets of Vietnam, from ancient civilizations to modern warfare

Background imageCarrying Collection: Triumph of Caesar: The Corselet Bearers, ca. 1490. Creator: Unknown

Triumph of Caesar: The Corselet Bearers, ca. 1490. Creator: Unknown
Triumph of Caesar: The Corselet Bearers, ca. 1490

Background imageCarrying Collection: The Three Porters. Creator: Allart van Everdingen

The Three Porters. Creator: Allart van Everdingen
The Three Porters

Background imageCarrying Collection: Christ Carrying the Cross, from The Large Passion, ca. 1498. Creator: Albrecht Durer

Christ Carrying the Cross, from The Large Passion, ca. 1498. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Christ Carrying the Cross, from The Large Passion, ca. 1498

Background imageCarrying Collection: The Bearing of the Cross, from the Small Woodcut Passion. n. d. Creator: Albrecht Durer

The Bearing of the Cross, from the Small Woodcut Passion. n. d. Creator: Albrecht Durer
The Bearing of the Cross, from the Small Woodcut Passion.n.d

Background imageCarrying Collection: The Bearing of the Cross, from The Large Passion. n. d. Creator: Albrecht Durer

The Bearing of the Cross, from The Large Passion. n. d. Creator: Albrecht Durer
The Bearing of the Cross, from The Large Passion.n.d

Background imageCarrying Collection: Saint Christopher, 1511. Creator: Albrecht Durer

Saint Christopher, 1511. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Saint Christopher, 1511

Background imageCarrying Collection: Christ Carrying the Cross, from The Small Passion, ca. 1509. Creator: Albrecht Durer

Christ Carrying the Cross, from The Small Passion, ca. 1509. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Christ Carrying the Cross, from The Small Passion, ca. 1509

Background imageCarrying Collection: The Descent from the Cross, from The Small Passion, ca. 1509. Creator: Albrecht Durer

The Descent from the Cross, from The Small Passion, ca. 1509. Creator: Albrecht Durer
The Descent from the Cross, from The Small Passion, ca. 1509

Background imageCarrying Collection: Saint Christopher Facing Left (copy). n. d. Creator: Unknown

Saint Christopher Facing Left (copy). n. d. Creator: Unknown
Saint Christopher Facing Left (copy).n.d

Background imageCarrying Collection: Saint Christopher Facing Left, 1521. Creator: Albrecht Durer

Saint Christopher Facing Left, 1521. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Saint Christopher Facing Left, 1521

Background imageCarrying Collection: Christ Carrying the Cross, from The Passion, 1512. Creator: Albrecht Durer

Christ Carrying the Cross, from The Passion, 1512. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Christ Carrying the Cross, from The Passion, 1512

Background imageCarrying Collection: Coast Scene with a Windmill. n. d. Creator: Aegidius Sadeler II

Coast Scene with a Windmill. n. d. Creator: Aegidius Sadeler II
Coast Scene with a Windmill.n.d

Background imageCarrying Collection: Fortitude, 1636. Creator: Abraham Bosse

Fortitude, 1636. Creator: Abraham Bosse
Fortitude, 1636

Background imageCarrying Collection: Man carrying a basket of grass on the head, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Man carrying a basket of grass on the head, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Background imageCarrying Collection: Africa, Madagascar, Anosy Region, Berenty Reserve. A female sifaka clings to a tree while

Africa, Madagascar, Anosy Region, Berenty Reserve. A female sifaka clings to a tree while its baby holding on to the mothers back

Background imageCarrying Collection: Bringing in Christmas - drawn by William Harvey, 1845. Creator: George Dalziel

Bringing in Christmas - drawn by William Harvey, 1845. Creator: George Dalziel
Bringing in Christmas - drawn by William Harvey, 1845. Children stagger under an enormous bowl of punch as a cheery figure (the Spirit of Chrismas? Santa Claus?) is carried in on mens shoulders

Background imageCarrying Collection: Poem by Sarumaru Dayu, from the series One Hundred Poems Explained by the Nurse

Poem by Sarumaru Dayu, from the series One Hundred Poems Explained by the Nurse (Hyakunin isshu uba ga etoki), 1839

Background imageCarrying Collection: The New Fields at Ono in Suruga Province (Sunshu Ono shinden), from the series Thir

The New Fields at Ono in Suruga Province (Sunshu Ono shinden), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei), ca. 1830-32

Background imageCarrying Collection: Poem by Ariwara no Narihira, from the series One Hundred Poems Explained by the Nurse

Poem by Ariwara no Narihira, from the series One Hundred Poems Explained by the Nurse (Hyakunin isshu uba ga etoki), 1839

Background imageCarrying Collection: Nakahara in Sagami Province (Soshu Nakahara), from the series Thirty-six Views of M

Nakahara in Sagami Province (Soshu Nakahara), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei), ca. 1830-32

Background imageCarrying Collection: Fukui Bridge in Echizen Province (Echizen Fukui no hashi), from the series Remarkable V

Fukui Bridge in Echizen Province (Echizen Fukui no hashi), from the series Remarkable Views of Bridges in Various Provinces (Shokoku meikyo kiran), 1827-30

Background imageCarrying Collection: Plaque with Christ Carring Cross, French, 16th century. Creator: Unknown

Plaque with Christ Carring Cross, French, 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Plaque with Christ Carring Cross, French, 16th century

Background imageCarrying Collection: The Suspension Bridge on the Border of Hida and Etchu Provinces (Hietsu no sakai tsuri

The Suspension Bridge on the Border of Hida and Etchu Provinces (Hietsu no sakai tsuribashi), from the series Remarkable Views of Bridges in Various Provinces (Shokoku meikyo kiran), ca. 1830

Background imageCarrying Collection: Fuji Seen from Kanaya on the Tokaido (Tokaido Kanaya no Fuji), from the series Thir

Fuji Seen from Kanaya on the Tokaido (Tokaido Kanaya no Fuji), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei), ca. 1830-32

Background imageCarrying Collection: Surugadai in Edo (Toto Sundai), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fug

Surugadai in Edo (Toto Sundai), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei), ca. 1830-32

Background imageCarrying Collection: View from the Other Side of Fuji from the Minobu River (Minobugawa ura Fuji)

View from the Other Side of Fuji from the Minobu River (Minobugawa ura Fuji), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei), ca. 1830-32

Background imageCarrying Collection: Poem by Motoyoshi Shinno, from the series One Hundred Poems Explained by the Nurse (Hy

Poem by Motoyoshi Shinno, from the series One Hundred Poems Explained by the Nurse (Hyakunin isshu uba ga etoki), ca. 1839

Background imageCarrying Collection: Cherry Shell, from the series Genroku Poetry Shell Games, probably 1821. Creator: Hokusai

Cherry Shell, from the series Genroku Poetry Shell Games, probably 1821. Creator: Hokusai
Cherry Shell, from the series Genroku Poetry Shell Games, probably 1821

Background imageCarrying Collection: Section H: Saint Christopher carrying the Christ Child, from The Triumph of Christ, 1836

Section H: Saint Christopher carrying the Christ Child, from The Triumph of Christ, 1836

Background imageCarrying Collection: The Entombment, ca. 1780. Creator: Stefano Mulinari

The Entombment, ca. 1780. Creator: Stefano Mulinari
The Entombment, ca. 1780

Background imageCarrying Collection: Saint Christopher carrying the Christ child across a stream, another man holding a

Saint Christopher carrying the Christ child across a stream, another man holding a lantern at left on the riverbank, ca. 1636-80

Background imageCarrying Collection: Plate 5: Bruno Appointed Leader of the Caninefates, from The War of the Romans Against

Plate 5: Bruno Appointed Leader of the Caninefates, from The War of the Romans Against the Batavians (Romanorvm et Batavorvm societas), 1611

Background imageCarrying Collection: Women Landing from a Pleasure Boat Drawn Up to the Shore at Mukojima on Sumida River

Women Landing from a Pleasure Boat Drawn Up to the Shore at Mukojima on Sumida River, Edo, ca. 1785

Background imageCarrying Collection: Minakuchi, Ishibe, Kusatsu, Otsu, Kyoto, 1840. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi

Minakuchi, Ishibe, Kusatsu, Otsu, Kyoto, 1840. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Minakuchi, Ishibe, Kusatsu, Otsu, Kyoto, 1840

Background imageCarrying Collection: Onmayagashi in Edo, 1830-44. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi

Onmayagashi in Edo, 1830-44. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Onmayagashi in Edo, 1830-44

Background imageCarrying Collection: A Labour of Love, from 'Illustrated London News', March 24, 1860

A Labour of Love, from "Illustrated London News", March 24, 1860
A Labour of Love, from " Illustrated London News", March 24, 1860

Background imageCarrying Collection: History of Kamakura: Visitors to Hoshinoi Well, 19th century. Creator: Totoya Hokkei

History of Kamakura: Visitors to Hoshinoi Well, 19th century. Creator: Totoya Hokkei
History of Kamakura: Visitors to Hoshinoi Well, 19th century

Background imageCarrying Collection: Two Lovers Crossing a River, late 18th century. Creator: Torii Kiyonaga

Two Lovers Crossing a River, late 18th century. Creator: Torii Kiyonaga
Two Lovers Crossing a River, late 18th century

Background imageCarrying Collection: Chinese Warrior Carrying a Child upon His Shoulders, ca. 1825. Creator: Totoya Hokkei

Chinese Warrior Carrying a Child upon His Shoulders, ca. 1825. Creator: Totoya Hokkei
Chinese Warrior Carrying a Child upon His Shoulders, ca. 1825

Background imageCarrying Collection: The Entombment, 1589. Creator: Philippe Thomassin

The Entombment, 1589. Creator: Philippe Thomassin
The Entombment, 1589

Background imageCarrying Collection: The Bearing of the Cross, 1517. Creator: Agostino Veneziano

The Bearing of the Cross, 1517. Creator: Agostino Veneziano
The Bearing of the Cross, 1517

Background imageCarrying Collection: Christ as Good Shepherd, from Das Plenarium, 1517. Creator

Christ as Good Shepherd, from Das Plenarium, 1517. Creator
Christ as Good Shepherd, from Das Plenarium, 1517

Background imageCarrying Collection: The Carrying of the Cross. Creator: Hans Schaufelein the Elder

The Carrying of the Cross. Creator: Hans Schaufelein the Elder
The Carrying of the Cross

Background imageCarrying Collection: The Bearing of the Cross, from Speculum passionis domini nostri Ihesu Christi, 1507

The Bearing of the Cross, from Speculum passionis domini nostri Ihesu Christi, 1507

Background imageCarrying Collection: Traveler with Dog, from the series Sixteen Peasant Subjects, 17th century

Traveler with Dog, from the series Sixteen Peasant Subjects, 17th century

Background imageCarrying Collection: End of the Year. Creator: Eishosai Choki

End of the Year. Creator: Eishosai Choki
End of the Year

Background imageCarrying Collection: Pendant with St. Christopher Carrying the Christ Child, German, late 15th century

Pendant with St. Christopher Carrying the Christ Child, German, late 15th century

Background imageCarrying Collection: Belisarius, 1806. Creator: Auguste Gaspard Louis Desnoyers

Belisarius, 1806. Creator: Auguste Gaspard Louis Desnoyers
Belisarius, 1806




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"Carrying the Bonds of Love: A Global Journey" From the icy waters of Alaska to the vibrant streets of Vietnam, from ancient civilizations to modern warfare, and from gentle creatures to majestic birds, the act transcends time and geography. In the Alaskan wilderness, a Northern Sea Otter mother tenderly cradles her very young pup in her arms, ensuring its safety amidst the harsh elements. Meanwhile, on a bustling street in Hoi An, Vietnam, locals carry their burdens with grace as they navigate through life's challenges. Across Monterey Bay in California, another Sea Otter mother carries her under three-week-old pup on her chest as they float effortlessly through the waves. This heartwarming sight reminds us that maternal love knows no bounds. Traveling back in time to 1827 England reveals bricklayers diligently carrying heavy loads while constructing magnificent structures that still stand today. In contrast, an Ancient Roman dons an elaborate costume as he participates in a grand procession - his attire symbolizing power and prestige. Venturing into central Africa's dense jungles brings us face-to-face with a Gorilla female gently carrying her precious baby animal on her back. Their bond reflects nature's delicate balance and showcases maternal instincts at their finest. On Holland's Texel Island resides a Great Crested Grebe female who skillfully transports not one but three chicks upon her back - a testament to resilience and resourcefulness found within our natural world. Stepping into biblical times unveils an illustration depicting four priests solemnly carrying the Ark of the Covenant across River Jordan - symbolizing faith and reverence for sacred relics. A Germany travel poster entices wanderlust by showcasing picturesque landscapes waiting to be explored; it invites visitors to carry memories home with them after immersing themselves in new cultures. During World War II's darkest days, Lancaster Bombers stood ready for takeoff - brave pilots prepared to carry out missions that would shape history and protect freedom.