Darkness Collection (#6)

Embracing Lovers with Sparklers, c1775. Creator: Unknown
Embracing Lovers with Sparklers, c1775. A man and woman dance in an affectionate embrace, the darkness broken by the illumination of hand-held fireworks

The Battle Seen by a Combatant; At nightfall, October 22, 1917, divisional artillery.. 1917 Creator: Unknown
The Battle Seen by a Combatant; At nightfall, October 22, 1917, divisional artillery cross the ruins of a farm south of Malmaison to occupy forward positions

The Battle of La Malmaison; During our artillery fire: explosion of a large French shell... 1917. Creator: Unknown
The Battle of La Malmaison; During our artillery fire: explosion of a large French shell on the concrete casemates of the German machine gunners of Mont-des-Singes, 1917

Coastal Scene, 19th century. Creator: Mauritz Frederik Hendrik De Haas
Coastal Scene, 19th century; showing several small sailing ships and depicting the hazy atmosphere and reflections of the sun on the water

Young Man with a Glass Goblet, c1600s. Creator: Willem Willemsz. van der Vliet
Young Man with a Glass Goblet, c1600s

The Artist's Father, 1797. Creator: Carl Fredrik von Breda
The Artist's Father, 1797

Winter Scene from the Stockholm Waterfront, 1899. Creator: Alfred Bergström
Winter Scene from the Stockholm Waterfront, 1899

In Flanders; The Yser Offensive (1917); Cossing of the Yser canal by infantry...1917 Creator: Francois Flameng
In Flanders; The Yser Offensive (1917); Cossing of the Yser canal by infantry of the 1st Corps on July 31, 1917, at 4 a.m

The Nantucket School of Philosophy, 1887. Creator: Eastman Johnson
The Nantucket School of Philosophy, 1887. A group of elderly men, seated around a stove in a cobbler's shop, reminisces about the past

The Blue Grotto, Capri, 1857-1860. Creator: Albert Bierstadt
The Blue Grotto, Capri, 1857-1860

Old Woman and Child Reading a Book, 1840s. Creator: Richard Caton Woodville
Old Woman and Child Reading a Book, 1840s. An old woman sits with her feet propped on a hassock, looking pensively into the distance. The young girl at her side reads from a large book

Allegory of the Element Earth, c1580. Creator: Leandro Bassano
Allegory of the Element Earth, c1580. In the 16th century, the world was believed to consist of four elements: Earth, Air, Fire, and Water

Portrait of Girolamo Mercuriale, 1588-1589. Creator: Lavinia Fontana
Portrait of Girolamo Mercuriale, 1588-1589. The Italian physician and scholar Girolamo Mercuriale (1530-1606) reads an edition of the pioneering work on human anatomy "On the Fabric of the Human

Study of Juliette, 1905. Creator: Julius LeBlanc Stewart
Study of Juliette, 1905

Allegory on Human Life, c1658-1660. Creator: Joris van Son
Allegory on Human Life, c1658-1660. Garlands frame and complement a still life of objects underlining the brevity of human life: a skull, a burning candle, and an hourglass

Portrait of an Old Man, unknown date. Creator: Anon
Portrait of an Old Man, unknown date

Coup d'etat in Portugal; Mr. Sidonio Pais, head of the new government... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Coup d'etat in Portugal; Mr. Sidonio Pais, head of the new government, and Captain Machado Santos review, at Campolide, the sailors who fought for the old government, 1917

The Raising of the Daughter of Jairus, 1881. Creator: Gabriel Max
The Raising of the Daughter of Jairus, 1881. In an incident from the New Testament, related in the Gospels of Mark and Luke, Christ raises from the dead the 12-year-old daughter of Jairus

Bunch of Grapes, 1870s. Creator: Andrew John Henry Way
Bunch of Grapes, 1870s

Bunch of Grapes, 1873. Creator: Andrew John Henry Way
Bunch of Grapes, 1873. The grapes in this painting have been identified as the Prince Albert variety, which William T. Walters grew in greenhouses at his Govans estate, Saint Mary's

An Old Man with a Candle and a Glass, c17th century. Creator: Adam de Coster
An Old Man with a Candle and a Glass, c17th century

Kitchen Interior, 1650-1670. Creator: Thomas Wyck
Kitchen Interior, 1650-1670

Guards Subdue the Prisoner Yoshizo after His Attempted Jailbreak, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Guards Subdue the Prisoner Yoshizo after His Attempted Jailbreak, 1875. From The Postal News, no. 525

Saint George and the Dragon, 1620-1644. Creator: Cesare Rossetti
Saint George and the Dragon, 1620-1644

Self-portrait, 1896. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Self-portrait, 1896

Italian landscape at Subiaco, c.1787-c.1847. Creator: Josephus Augustus Knip
Italian landscape at Subiaco, c.1787-c.1847

Figure studies with a standing man in a red dressing gown, 1832-1880. Creator: Jan Weissenbruch
Figure studies with a standing man in a red dressing gown, 1832-1880

The Dying Day, 1895. Creator: Sven Richard Bergh
The Dying Day, 1895

President Reuterholm opens the Armfeltska letters...in 1794, (late 18th-early 19th century). Creator: Pehr Hörberg
President Gustaf Adolf Reuterholm opens the Armfeltska letters at Stockholm Palace in 1794, (late 18th-early 19th century)

Landscape with a windmill by moonlight, 1847-1899. Creator: Jacob Henricus Maris
Landscape with a windmill by moonlight, 1847-1899

The Spirit of Culmin Appears to his Mother (From the Songs of Ossian), c.1794. Creator: Nicolai Abraham Abildgaard
The Spirit of Culmin Appears to his Mother (From the Songs of Ossian), c.1794. Scene from epic poetry by James Macpherson

The Prince of Wales in the Terai: the camp fire after dinner...1876. Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales in the Terai: the camp fire after dinner, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. The future King Edward VII in India

Stormy Sea, 1857. Creator: Markus Larsson
Stormy Sea, 1857

Illuminations at Benares in honour of the Prince of Wales...1876. Creator: Unknown
Illuminations at Benares in honour of the Prince of Wales, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. The future King Edward VII in India

The Dream ("The Corinthian Bride"). Creator: Unknown. The Dream ("The Corinthian Bride")
The Dream ("The Corinthian Bride"), Unknown date. Alternative title: Nocturnal appearance or Night vision. Manner of Jacob Jordaens

Talking in the Twilight, late 19th-early 20th century. Creator: Lucien Simon
Talking in the Twilight, late 19th-early 20th century

Siesta in the Garden, 1917. Creator: Karl Nordström
Siesta in the Garden, 1917

The Dining Room, 1919. Creator: Justus Lundegard
The Dining Room, 1919

Fox Fire on New Year's Eve at the Changing Tree at Oji, 1857. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Fox Fire on New Year's Eve at the Changing Tree at Oji, 1857. From One Hundred Famous Views of Edo

Storm Clouds over the Sea, mid-late 17th century. Creator: Jacob van Ruisdael
Storm Clouds over the Sea, mid-late 17th century

The Girl at the Door. Interior of the Artist's home, Älvängen, 1908. Creator: Ivar Arosenius
The Girl at the Door. Interior of the Artist's home, Alvangen, 1908

Spring Rain at Tsuchiyama, between circa 1833 and circa 1834. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Spring Rain at Tsuchiyama, between circa 1833 and circa 1834. From Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido

In the Anchor-Forge at Söderfors. The Smiths Hard at Work. Creator: Per Hillestrom
In the Anchor-Forge at Soderfors. The Smiths Hard at Work, Unknown date. Additional Info: The painting shows a realistic scene of the forge

The Blasphemer, 1872. Creator: Gustaf Cederström
The Blasphemer, 1872

Nitta Shiro Tadatsune Entering a Cave with a Torch, 1886. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Nitta Shiro Tadatsune Entering a Cave with a Torch, 1886. From Yoshitoshi's Warriors Trembling with Courage

"The Prodigal Son", drawn by S. Read, 1860. Creator: M. Jackson. "The Prodigal Son", drawn by S
"The Prodigal Son", drawn by S. Read, 1860. Warily, almost stealthily, with bated breath and cautious step, the youthful figure crossed the terrace walk

Okame Laughing at the Shadow of a Mushroom, 1882. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Okame Laughing at the Shadow of a Mushroom, 1882. From Sketches by Yoshitoshi

The Dancing Pot at the Temple Ninnaji, 1882. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Dancing Pot at the Temple Ninnaji, 1882. From Sketches by Yoshitoshi

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"Embracing the Shadows: Exploring the Depths of Darkness" In a world where light reigns supreme, darkness holds its own allure, and is in this absence of light that hidden wonders and mysteries come to life. From masterpieces like Rembrandt van Rijn's "Supper at Emmaus" and Diego Velazquez's "Old Woman Cooking Eggs, " we witness how they are enhance beauty, adding depth and intrigue to every stroke. Looking down from above, satellite images reveal Europe at night, a tapestry of twinkling lights that illuminate cities while leaving vast expanses shrouded in darkness. Fireworks explode behind the iconic Big Ben clock tower during New Year celebrations in London, casting fleeting bursts of brilliance against the darkened sky. Zooming out further into space, we encounter an astonishing sight - the whole Earth at night. A breathtaking mosaic of illuminated continents contrasting with oceans swallowed by shadows. Yet even amidst this vast expanse of darkness, humanity thrives as pockets of light dot our planet. Delving into mythology, we uncover ancient tales woven around darkness. Germanic and Norse myths depict gods battling creatures lurking within shadowed realms; their stories reminding us that even heroes must confront their darkest fears to triumph over adversity. Artistic expressions continue to capture our fascination with darkness. Briton Riviere's masterpiece "In Manus Tuas Domine. " portrays a lone figure seeking solace amidst encroaching shadows – a poignant reminder that sometimes it is through embracing our own inner darkness that we find strength and resilience. Nature too offers glimpses into the enigmatic realm of nighttime wonderment. The night sky reveals itself adorned with millions of stars over Mt Grossglockner in Austria's National Park Hohe Tauern – an ethereal spectacle inviting contemplation beneath its celestial canopy. Yet not all associations with it can serene or mystical; folklore often intertwines witches with black cats as symbols steeped in superstition.