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"Unbreakable links: The fascinating world of chains" From the awe-inspiring engineering feats of Isambard Kingdom Brunel to the tragic fate of Anne Boleyn

Background imageChain Collection: Without choice

Without choice
Natalia Simongulashvili ( NATALIORION )

Background imageChain Collection: wet night II

wet night II
Julien ARNAUD

Background imageChain Collection: Freedom

Freedom
ahmadalsubhi

Background imageChain Collection: The Cheerful Eyes

The Cheerful Eyes
Saurabh Sirohiya

Background imageChain Collection: Desdémona

Desdémona
Claudio Spinelli

Background imageChain Collection: So Far Out

So Far Out
DDiArte uses the digital manipulation to look for the symbolism in the surreal and giving it a new perspective on the current issues of our society. © DDiArte | http://ddiarte.photography

Background imageChain Collection: Time illusion

Time illusion
Victoria Glinka

Background imageChain Collection: 5 o'clock

5 o'clock
Victoria Glinka

Background imageChain Collection: Unknown woman possibly German princess, c16th century. Creator: Anon

Unknown woman possibly German princess, c16th century. Creator: Anon
Unknown woman possibly German princess, c16th century

Background imageChain Collection: Sofia, 1547-1611, Princess of Sweden Duchess of Saxony-Lau, c16th century. Creator: Anon

Sofia, 1547-1611, Princess of Sweden Duchess of Saxony-Lau, c16th century. Creator: Anon
Sofia, 1547-1611, Princess of Sweden Duchess of Saxony-Lau, c16th century

Background imageChain Collection: Unknown German princely couple, from c.1580 until 1600. Creator: Workshop of Lucas Cranach the Elder

Unknown German princely couple, from c.1580 until 1600. Creator: Workshop of Lucas Cranach the Elder
Unknown German princely couple, from c.1580 until 1600

Background imageChain Collection: Portrait of an Old Man, c16th century. Creator: Orlando Fiacco

Portrait of an Old Man, c16th century. Creator: Orlando Fiacco
Portrait of an Old Man, c16th century

Background imageChain Collection: Peder Winstrup, 1605-1679, c17th century. Creator: Jonas Ahlgren

Peder Winstrup, 1605-1679, c17th century. Creator: Jonas Ahlgren
Peder Winstrup, 1605-1679, c17th century

Background imageChain Collection: Portrait of the artist's wife Sofia Dorotea Sandberg née Kökeritz, c1820

Portrait of the artist's wife Sofia Dorotea Sandberg née Kökeritz, c1820. Creator: Johan Gustaf Sandberg
Portrait of the artist's wife Sofia Dorotea Sandberg nee Kokeritz, c1820

Background imageChain Collection: Portrait of a 22-Year-Old Woman, 1622. Creators: Cornelis van de Voort, Pieter Miereveld

Portrait of a 22-Year-Old Woman, 1622. Creators: Cornelis van de Voort, Pieter Miereveld
Portrait of a 22-Year-Old Woman, 1622

Background imageChain Collection: Georg Achaz Heher, 1601-1667, c17th century. Creator: Anon

Georg Achaz Heher, 1601-1667, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Georg Achaz Heher, 1601-1667, c17th century

Background imageChain Collection: Illustration for the Works of J.P.C. Florian, 1796. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki

Illustration for the Works of J.P.C. Florian, 1796. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for the Works of J.P.C. Florian, 1796

Background imageChain Collection: Plate 5 for Ariosto's Orlando Furioso, 1772. Creators: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, Daniel Berger

Plate 5 for Ariosto's Orlando Furioso, 1772. Creators: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, Daniel Berger
Plate 5 for Ariosto's Orlando Furioso, 1772. From Almanac Genealogique, 1772. Italian epic poem written by Ludovico Ariosto in the early 16th century

Background imageChain Collection: Mode of Raising the Great Bell, 1858. Creator: Unknown

Mode of Raising the Great Bell, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Mode of Raising the Great Bell, 1858. Big Ben being installed in the bell tower of the Palace of Westminster in London. In giving some idea of the process of raising the great bell it is necessary to

Background imageChain Collection: Henrik Fleming, 1584-1650. Creator: Jacob Heinrich Elbfas

Henrik Fleming, 1584-1650. Creator: Jacob Heinrich Elbfas
Henrik Fleming, 1584-1650, Unknown date

Background imageChain Collection: Mrs Th Petersen, née Roepstorff, 1833. Creator: Christen Kobke

Mrs Th Petersen, née Roepstorff, 1833. Creator: Christen Kobke
Mrs Th Petersen, nee Roepstorff, 1833

Background imageChain Collection: Return of the Prince of Wales from India: Life on Board the Serapis - Tiger and Cheetals...1876

Return of the Prince of Wales from India: Life on Board the Serapis - Tiger and Cheetals...1876. Creator: L.B
Return of the Prince of Wales from India: Life on Board the Serapis - Tiger and Cheetals, from a sketch by an officer of the Serapis, 1876

Background imageChain Collection: Vanitas Allegory, mid-17th century. Creator: Willem de Poorter

Vanitas Allegory, mid-17th century. Creator: Willem de Poorter
Vanitas Allegory, mid-17th century. A woman at her dressing table flinches at a skeleton holding up a mirror to her - a reminder of mortality

Background imageChain Collection: Johann Ernst Pistorius, c17th century. Creator: Anon

Johann Ernst Pistorius, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Johann Ernst Pistorius, c17th century

Background imageChain Collection: Jacob Lampadius, 1593-1649, c17th century. Creator: Anon

Jacob Lampadius, 1593-1649, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Jacob Lampadius, 1593-1649, c17th century

Background imageChain Collection: Exhibition of Rhinoceros-Fighting at Baroda, 1876. Creator: Unknown

Exhibition of Rhinoceros-Fighting at Baroda, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Exhibition of Rhinoceros-Fighting at Baroda, 1876. Entertainment laid on for the future King Edward VII by the Gaekwar of Baroda during a royal visit to India

Background imageChain Collection: AI IMAGE - The Ghost of Jacob Marley, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images

AI IMAGE - The Ghost of Jacob Marley, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - The Ghost of Jacob Marley, 2023. Jacob Marley is a fictional character in Charles Dickens's 1843 novella "A Christmas Carol"

Background imageChain Collection: Taming of the Elephant Chanchal, 1760. Creator: Unknown

Taming of the Elephant Chanchal, 1760. Creator: Unknown
Taming of the Elephant Chanchal, 1760

Background imageChain Collection: American Sketches: Prison Life on Blackwell's Island - No. 1. returning from work, 1876

American Sketches: Prison Life on Blackwell's Island - No. 1. returning from work, 1876. In the penitentiary...where the sketch was taken by our correspondent, the late M

Background imageChain Collection: Persian prisoner in Turkistan; Notes on Western Turkistan, 1875. Creator: Unknown

Persian prisoner in Turkistan; Notes on Western Turkistan, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Persian prisoner in Turkistan; Notes on Western Turkistan, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Background imageChain Collection: Portrait of count Jacob de la Gardie, 1606. Creator: Unknown

Portrait of count Jacob de la Gardie, 1606. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of count Jacob de la Gardie, 1606

Background imageChain Collection: The Archangel Michael Defeating Satan, 17th century. Creator: Unknown

The Archangel Michael Defeating Satan, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
The Archangel Michael Defeating Satan, 17th century

Background imageChain Collection: Warriors Fighting: A Battle of Demons of the Lower World (image 2 of 2), 18th-19th century

Warriors Fighting: A Battle of Demons of the Lower World (image 2 of 2), 18th-19th century. Creator: Katsukawa Shuntei
Warriors Fighting: A Battle of Demons of the Lower World (image 2 of 2), 18th-19th century

Background imageChain Collection: Katarina Stenbock, 1535-1621, Queen of Sweden, c16th century. Creator: Anon

Katarina Stenbock, 1535-1621, Queen of Sweden, c16th century. Creator: Anon
Katarina Stenbock, 1535-1621, Queen of Sweden, c16th century

Background imageChain Collection: Katarina Stenbock, 1535-1621, Queen of Sweden, c16th century. Creator: Anon

Katarina Stenbock, 1535-1621, Queen of Sweden, c16th century. Creator: Anon
Katarina Stenbock, 1535-1621, Queen of Sweden, c16th century

Background imageChain Collection: Johan II, 1458-1521, Duke of Cleve, c15th century. Creator: Anon

Johan II, 1458-1521, Duke of Cleve, c15th century. Creator: Anon
Johan II, 1458-1521, Duke of Cleve, c15th century

Background imageChain Collection: Johan Michael Fant, 1735-1813, 1780. Creator: Ulrika Fredrika Pasch

Johan Michael Fant, 1735-1813, 1780. Creator: Ulrika Fredrika Pasch
Johan Michael Fant, 1735-1813, 1780

Background imageChain Collection: Viollet-Le-Duc, between 1876 and 1884. Creator: Nadar

Viollet-Le-Duc, between 1876 and 1884. Creator: Nadar
Viollet-Le-Duc, between 1876 and 1884. From Book: Galerie Contemporaine

Background imageChain Collection: Le Md de chaines de suretés, 1840. Creator: Honore Daumier

Le Md de chaines de suretés, 1840. Creator: Honore Daumier
Le Md de chaines de suretes, 1840. La chaine de surete ainsi nomme par ce qu'elle est un moyen sur de faire savoir que le badaud qui l'achete posse une montre

Background imageChain Collection: Cecilia Renata, Archduchess of Austria, Queen of Poland, c.1640. Creator: Peter Danckerts de Rij

Cecilia Renata, Archduchess of Austria, Queen of Poland, c.1640. Creator: Peter Danckerts de Rij
Cecilia Renata (1611-1644), Archduchess of Austria, Queen of Poland, c.1640

Background imageChain Collection: Ancient gold crown and cross found in Spain, 1860. Creator: Unknown

Ancient gold crown and cross found in Spain, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Ancient gold crown and cross found in Spain, 1860. Some time since a remarkable discovery of regal insignia was made on the property of a landowner at La Fuente de Guarrazar

Background imageChain Collection: Count Carl Gustaf Tessin - pendant, 1761. Creator: Gustaf Lundberg

Count Carl Gustaf Tessin - pendant, 1761. Creator: Gustaf Lundberg
Count Carl Gustaf Tessin - pendant, 1761

Background imageChain Collection: Triptych with Virgin and Child, Saint John the Evangelist (left wing)

Triptych with Virgin and Child, Saint John the Evangelist (left wing) and Mary Magdalene (right wing Creator)
Triptych with Virgin and Child, Saint John the Evangelist (left wing) and Mary Magdalene (right wing), c.1505-c.1525. The Virgin, seated beneath an ornate canopy in the centre panel

Background imageChain Collection: American Prison Life, Blackwell's Island, New York: Dinner-Time, 1876. Creator: Unknown

American Prison Life, Blackwell's Island, New York: Dinner-Time, 1876. Creator: Unknown
American Prison Life, Blackwell's Island, New York: Dinner-Time, 1876....the inmates, who are here treated with compulsory hospitality

Background imageChain Collection: After Milking Time, c1650. Creator: Hendrick van der Burch

After Milking Time, c1650. Creator: Hendrick van der Burch
After Milking Time, c1650

Background imageChain Collection: Bouquet Holder with Figures of Adam and Eve, c.1600. Creator: Unknown

Bouquet Holder with Figures of Adam and Eve, c.1600. Creator: Unknown
Bouquet Holder with Figures of Adam and Eve, c.1600

Background imageChain Collection: Ainsi donc, mon ami à vingt-deux ans vous aviez déjà tué trois hommes... 1844

Ainsi donc, mon ami à vingt-deux ans vous aviez déjà tué trois hommes... 1844. Creator: Honore Daumier
Ainsi donc, mon ami a vingt-deux ans vous aviez deja tue trois hommes... 1844. Ainsi donc, mon ami, a vingt deux ans vous aviez deja tue trois hommes...quelle puissante organisation

Background imageChain Collection: Design for an evening bag with a gilded silver bracket and tie ribbons, c.1905

Design for an evening bag with a gilded silver bracket and tie ribbons, c.1905. Creator: Paul Louchet
Design for an evening bag with a gilded silver bracket and tie ribbons, c.1905




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"Unbreakable links: The fascinating world of chains" From the awe-inspiring engineering feats of Isambard Kingdom Brunel to the tragic fate of Anne Boleyn, chains have played a significant role throughout history. Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the visionary English engineer, stands proudly before the launching chains of his masterpiece, the Great Eastern. These massive chains symbolize his unwavering determination and innovation in revolutionizing transportation. In another era, Anne Boleyn's life was entangled with players and secrets. Her story remains shrouded in mystery as she became a pawn in a deadly game of power and betrayal. Traveling across continents to New York City's bustling streets, we find ourselves at Horn & Hardart Automat. This iconic eatery served up meals behind glass doors operated by intricate chain systems - an innovative concept that delighted patrons for decades. Meanwhile, Fabritius' famous painting "The Goldfinch" captures our attention with its delicate depiction of a tiny bird perched on a chain. A metaphorical representation reminding us that even fragile things can be bound by unseen forces. Shifting gears to Shakespearean drama, Richard III takes center stage alongside talented players who bring this captivating tale to life. Chains serve as symbolic props representing both physical restraint and emotional bondage within this gripping tragedy. Stepping into 1963, Sobranie cigarettes advertisement catches our eye with its sleek design featuring elegant women adorned with luxurious gold chains - an alluring image enticing consumers through glamour and sophistication. Venturing into London's vibrant Spitalfields district reveals a busy street scene where people from diverse backgrounds intermingle like interconnected links in society's chain - each contributing their unique stories to create a rich tapestry of culture. Amidst all these human connections lies the unbreakable bond between man and dog. Yellow Chocolate & Black Labrador Dogs embody loyalty as they faithfully accompany their owners through life, their leashes forming a tangible connection between species.