Darkness Collection (#9)

Copper Foundry at the Falun Mine, c18th century. Creator: Per Hillestrom
Copper Foundry at the Falun Mine, c18th century

The Card Players, c.1646-c.1652. Creator: Michiel Sweerts
The Card Players, c.1646-c.1652

"Falcon Steps" at the Falun Copper Mine, c18th century. Creator: Per Hillestrom
"Falcon Steps" at the Falun Copper Mine, c18th century

A Painter's Studio, c.1646-c.1650. Creator: Michiel Sweerts
A Painter's Studio, c.1646-c.1650

The ruin of the Rijnsburg abbey, 1812. Creator: Gerardus Johannes Verburgh
The ruin of Rijnsburg Abbey, 1812

A Woman Picking Fleas by Candlelight, c18th century. Creator: Per Hillestrom
A Woman Picking Fleas by Candlelight, c18th century

Girl Holding a Candle Standing between a Fiddler and an Old Woman, 1830. Creator: Pehr Berggren
Girl Holding a Candle Standing between a Fiddler and an Old Woman, 1830

Still Life with Quinces, Medlars and a Glass, 1669-1719. Creator: Martinus Nellius
Still Life with Quinces, Medlars and a Glass, 1669-1719

Gripsholm Castle, interior from the King's bedchamber, c19th century. Creator: Oscar Bjorck
Gripsholm Castle, interior from the King's bedchamber, c19th century

Foster-Brothers, 1894. Creator: Olof Sager-Nelson
Foster-Brothers, 1894

The Serenade, 1629. Creator: Judith Leyster
The Serenade, 1629. Other Title(s): A Lute Player, known as The Serenade

Still Life with Fruit, 1668. Creator: Johannes Hannot
Still Life with Fruit, 1668

Arcadian Landscape with Jupiter and Io, 1680-1726. Creator: Johannes Glauber
Arcadian Landscape with Jupiter and Io, 1680-1726

View at Rijswijk Batavia, 1838-1898. Creator: Charles William Meredith van de Velde
View at Rijswijk Batavia, 1838-1898

Children clustered around a Saint Martin's bonfire, 1805-1808. Creator: Christiaan Andriessen
Children clustered around a Saint Martin's bonfire, 1805-1808

A Street in Gerano, 1857. Creator: Frederik Vermehren
A Street in Gerano, 1857

Group of men around a table, 1874-1945. Creator: Carel Adolph Lion Cachet
Group of men around a table, 1874-1945

View of a town, seen from across a river, 1828-1897. Creator: Adrianus Eversen
View of a town, seen from across a river, 1828-1897

Woman, standing with umbrella, 1860-1921. Creator: Adolf le Comte
Woman, standing with umbrella, 1860-1921

Overcast Day, 1885-1900. Creator: Johann Eduard Karsen
Overcast Day, 1885-1900

Watercourse with Sail Barges, 1885-1912. Creator: Johann Eduard Karsen
Watercourse with Sail Barges, 1885-1912

Still Life, c.1668. Creator: David Davidsz de Heem
Still Life, c.1668

Malt houses, Walker distillery, Walkerville, Ont. between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Unknown
Malt houses, Walker distillery, Walkerville, Ont. between 1905 and 1915

Visions de guerre sur le front Russe; lentement, les lignes grises des reserves allant... 1916. Creator: Unknown
Visions de guerre sur le front Russe; lentement, les lignes grises des reserves allant au combat passent a cote de nous les hommes regardent notre groupe, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV

House for Aged People from the Hayes Garden, Cambridge, Mass. between 1900 and 1920. Creator: Unknown
House for Aged People from the Hayes Garden, Cambridge, Mass. between 1900 and 1920

Animals and Plants, 1650-1677. Creator: Anthonie van Borssom
Animals and Plants, 1650-1677

Game and Fruit, 1690-1721. Creator: Dirk Valkenburg
Game and Fruit, 1690-1721

Nymphs in a Cave with Antique Ruins, c.1645-c.1655. Creator: Petrus van Hattich
Nymphs in a Cave with Antique Ruins, c.1645-c.1655

A Musical Party by Candlelight, 1786-1820. Creator: Michiel Versteegh
A Musical Party by Candlelight, 1786-1820

Andries van Wezel (1856-1921), 1912. Creator: Willem Witsen
Andries van Wezel (1856-1921), 1912

Tennis courts, Franklin Park, Boston, Mass. c1906. Creator: Unknown
Tennis courts, Franklin Park, Boston, Mass. c1906

Farming Village at Twilight, 1884. Creator: Vincent van Gogh
Farming Village at Twilight, 1884

A Sheepfold at Nightfall, c.1870-c.1904. Creator: Theophile de Bock
A Sheepfold at Nightfall, c.1870-c.1904

The Vision of the Sunday Child, 1660. Creator: Cornelis Saftleven
The Vision of the Sunday Child, 1660

Market Scene in Rome, Piazza Navonna, 1650-1680. Creator: Unknown
Market Scene in Rome, Piazza Navonna, 1650-1680. Manner of Michael Sweerts

Portrait of Joseph Deutz, c.1648-c.1649. Creator: Michiel Sweerts
Portrait of Joseph Deutz, c.1648-c.1649

Scene from the Play Lubbert Lubbertse or the noble farmer by M. van Breda, 1761. Creator: Jacobus Buys
Scene from the Play Lubbert Lubbertse or the noble farmer by M. van Breda, 1761

Orange Festival, 1890-1892. Creator: Jac van Looij
Orange Festival, 1890-1892

Caravan, 1877-1903. Creator: Marius Bauer
Caravan, 1877-1903

Orental Street, 1911. Creator: Marius Bauer
Orental Street, 1911

The Smoker (A Man with a Pipe and a Man Pouring a Beverage into a Glass), 1690-1706. Creator: Godfried Schalcken
The Smoker (A Man with a Pipe and a Man Pouring a Beverage into a Glass), 1690-1706. Attributed to Godfried Schalcken

Fire and Light (A Girl Places a Candle in a Lantern and a Boy Blows on the Coals... 1690-1706)
Fire and Light (A Girl Places a Candle in a Lantern and a Boy Blows on the Coals in a Chafing-Dish), 1690-1706. Attributed to Godfried Schalcken

Small pond on the heath, 1890-1923. Creator: Jan Adam Zandleven
Small pond on the heath, 1890-1923

Philosopher with Mirror, 1600-1652. Creator: Unknown
Philosopher with Mirror, 1600-1652

Shepherdess with Cattle, 1651-1672. Creator: Adriaen van de Velde
Shepherdess with Cattle, 1651-1672

Diogenes Throwing away his Drinking Cup, 1651. Creator: Salvator Rosa
Diogenes Throwing away his Drinking Cup, 1651. The Greek philosopher went to drink from a pool using a cup. He saw a child drinking from his hands,

Democritus in Meditation on the Ending of all Things, 1650-1651. Creator: Salvator Rosa
Democritus in Meditation on the Ending of all Things, 1650-1651

Portrait of a Lady, 1650-1681. Creator: Frans van Mieris
Portrait of a Lady, 1650-1681

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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.