Discussions Collection (#5)

Christ Seated Disputing with the Doctors, 1654 (etching on paper)
5859465 Christ Seated Disputing with the Doctors, 1654 (etching on paper) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 9.4 x 14.5 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Christ among the doctors, 17th century (oil on canvas)
7129585 Christ among the doctors, 17th century (oil on canvas) by Giordano, Luca (1634-1705); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Christ among the doctors)

Euclid or Archimedes: detail from the School of Athens in the Stanza della Segnatura, 1510-11 (fresco)
3362162 Euclid or Archimedes: detail from the School of Athens in the Stanza della Segnatura, 1510-11 (fresco) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Vatican Museums and Galleries

Aristotle and Plato: detail from the School of Athens in the Stanza della Segnatura, 1510-11 (fresco)
3362158 Aristotle and Plato: detail from the School of Athens in the Stanza della Segnatura, 1510-11 (fresco) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Photo © Stefano Baldini

Christ and the Samaritan woman, 1690-1710 (oil on canvas)
7352710 Christ and the Samaritan woman, 1690-1710 (oil on canvas) by Ferrari, Gregorio de (1644-1726); 187x262 cm; Museo Diocesano, Albenga

La Promenade a l'Arc de Triomphe, 1919 (oil on panel)
652600 La Promenade a l'Arc de Triomphe, 1919 (oil on panel) by Valtat, Louis (1869-1952); 39x47.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Promenade a l'Arc de Triomphe)

The visit, 1868, Silvestro Lega (painting)
7063018 The visit, 1868, Silvestro Lega (painting) by Lega, Silvestro (1826-95); Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio, Italy; (add.info.: The visit, 1868)

On the couch, 1885-1890 (oil on canvas)
7062551 On the couch, 1885-1890 (oil on canvas) by Zandomeneghi, Federigo (1841-1917); (add.info.: On the couch, 1885-1890, Federico Zandomeneghi, oil on canvas); Photo © Stefano Baldini

Diogenes of Sinope: detail from the School of Athens in the Stanza della Segnatura, 1510-11 (fresco)
3362161 Diogenes of Sinope: detail from the School of Athens in the Stanza della Segnatura, 1510-11 (fresco) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Vatican Museums and Galleries

Aristotle and Plato: detail from the School of Athens in the Stanza della Segnatura, 1510-11 (fresco)
3362159 Aristotle and Plato: detail from the School of Athens in the Stanza della Segnatura, 1510-11 (fresco) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Vatican Museums and Galleries

Heraclitus portrayed as Michelangelo, detail from the School of Athens in the Stanza della Segnatura, 1510-11 (fresco)
3362163 Heraclitus portrayed as Michelangelo, detail from the School of Athens in the Stanza della Segnatura, 1510-11 (fresco) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520)

Night Cafe, 1906 (oil on canvas)
7350909 Night Cafe, 1906 (oil on canvas) by Torneman, Axel (1880-1925); Thiel Gallery, Stockholm, Sweden

The Tea Party, 1916 (oil on canvas)
984927 The Tea Party, 1916 (oil on canvas) by Dunn, Harvey T. (1884-1952); 76.8x97 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tea Party. Harvey T. Dunn (1884-1952). Oil on canvas. Dated 1916

American Soldiers Chatting to Young French Women, Cherbourg, 29th June, 1944 (b/w photo)
1741656 American Soldiers Chatting to Young French Women, Cherbourg, 29th June, 1944 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Cherbourg, Normandy, France, june 29)

Nova 2644 fol. 102v Two friends out for a walk together, from Tacuinum Sanitatis Codex Vindobonensis (vellum)
ALI418458 Nova 2644 fol.102v Two friends out for a walk together, from Tacuinum Sanitatis Codex Vindobonensis (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna

Parade of American Soldiers, Cherbourg, Normandy, France, July 14, 1944 (b/w photo)
1741657 Parade of American Soldiers, Cherbourg, Normandy, France, July 14, 1944 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Cherbourg, Normandy, France, july 14)

Fish market at Dieppe, from Allies in Art published c. 1925 (colour litho)
IL388160 Fish market at Dieppe, from Allies in Art published c.1925 (colour litho) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); Private Collection

Women on the Quayside, Etaples, (oil on canvas)
657218 Women on the Quayside, Etaples, (oil on canvas) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); 26x36in cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Women on the Quayside, Etaples. William Lee Hankey (1869-1952)

The Women (oil on paper laid down on panel)
CH100788 The Women (oil on paper laid down on panel) by Valtat, Louis (1869-1952); 73.6x50.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

Two Friends, 1918 (oil on board)
NUL118382 Two Friends, 1918 (oil on board) by Valtat, Louis (1869-1952); 34x36 cm; Private Collection

Casual Meeting, 1928 (oil on canvas)
1767764 Casual Meeting, 1928 (oil on canvas) by Miller, Kenneth Hayes (1876-1952); 51.4x61.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Casual Meeting. Kenneth Hayes Miller (1876-1952). Oil on canvas

Saint Francis Xavier in Dispute with the Emperor of Japan, 1702 (oil on canvas)
7332292 Saint Francis Xavier in Dispute with the Emperor of Japan, 1702 (oil on canvas) by Quellinus, Jan Erasmus (1634-1715); Sint Pieter, Ghent, Belgium; (add.info.: Sint-Pieterskerk)

Jesus and the Samaritan woman, 18th century, formerly in main altar, detail (oil on canvas)
7242833 Jesus and the Samaritan woman, 18th century, formerly in main altar, detail (oil on canvas) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Parochiekerk Sint-Pietersstoel, Moregem, Oost-Vlaanderen

Jesus and the Samaritan woman, 18th century, formerly in main altar (oil on canvas)
7242832 Jesus and the Samaritan woman, 18th century, formerly in main altar (oil on canvas) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Parochiekerk Sint-Pietersstoel, Moregem, Oost-Vlaanderen

The conference between Mary, Queen of Scots and John Knox at Holyrood Palace, 1561, 1875 (oil on canvas)
7333480 The conference between Mary, Queen of Scots and John Knox at Holyrood Palace, 1561, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Herdman, Robert (1829-88); 160.8x222 cm; Perth Museum & Art Gallery

Esau Selling his Birthright (oil on canvas)
7333470 Esau Selling his Birthright (oil on canvas) by Giordano, Luca (1634-1705); 190.5x165.1 (framed) cm; Perth Museum & Art Gallery, Scotland; (add.info.: Artist: Giordano, Luca (b.1634, d.1705)

The honesty of Saint Eliigius, 1662 (oil)
7333377 The honesty of Saint Eliigius, 1662 (oil) by Bernaerdt, Philippe (17th century) ; Sint-Eligiuskerk, Kruishoutem, Oost-Vlaanderen, Vlaanderen, Belgium; (add.info.: Kruishoutem)

Penitence Pilgrimage to the Holy Places from 25 April to 8 June 1882 (engraving)
7338402 Penitence Pilgrimage to the Holy Places from 25 April to 8 June 1882 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Penitence Pilgrimage to the Holy Places from 25 April to 8 June 1882 (engraving)
7338403 Penitence Pilgrimage to the Holy Places from 25 April to 8 June 1882 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

In the camp of the pilgrims in Nazareth. Anonymous, The Pilgrim, 10/6/1882 (print)
7338373 In the camp of the pilgrims in Nazareth. Anonymous, The Pilgrim, 10/6/1882 (print) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo © Caricadoc

The Lecture by Emile Verhaeren (oil on canvas)
LAF470973 The Lecture by Emile Verhaeren (oil on canvas) by Rysselberghe, Theo van (1862-1926); Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent

Locksmith (oil on canvas)
904693 Locksmith (oil on canvas) by Leleux, Armand Hubert Simon (1818-85); Musee d'Art Thomas Henry, Cherbourg, France; (add.info.: by Armand Leleux (1818-85))

The Goat Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308525 The Goat Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Chattering Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308367 The Chattering Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

In the garden
7305503 In the garden by Wergeland, Oscar Arnold (1844-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oscar Wergeland (1844-1910)); Photo © O. Vaering

Painting of the reimagined Queen's Megaron from the Palace of Minos at Knossos, 1971-2000 (paper)
7309954 Painting of the reimagined Queen's Megaron from the Palace of Minos at Knossos, 1971-2000 (paper) by Gillieron, Emile (1851-1924); 33.5x47.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Scandal-Giving Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308426 The Scandal-Giving Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Ear-Blowing Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308531 The Ear-Blowing Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Lying Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308482 The Lying Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Christ among the Doctors, 1622 (oil on canvas)
7305449 Christ among the Doctors, 1622 (oil on canvas) by Baburen van, Dirck (c.1595-1624); 189x210.5 cm; Nasjonalmuseet, Oslo, Norway; (add.info.: by Dirck Baburen (c.1595-1624))

Lakeside scene with seven figures, 1825 (graphite on paper)
7308276 Lakeside scene with seven figures, 1825 (graphite on paper) by German School, (19th century); 10.5x16.4 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Theologians in a Discussion, 1888, History, digital reproduction of an original 19th-century original
7279700 Theologians in a Discussion, 1888, History, digital reproduction of an original 19th-century original by Unknown Artist

Columbus with his theories about the New World, from "Historia General de las Indias y Nuevo Mundo"
7294934 Columbus with his theories about the New World, from " Historia General de las Indias y Nuevo Mundo" by Gomara, Francisco Lopez de (1511-65); Biblioteca Universidad, Barcelona

Leonardo da Vinci painting The Last Supper, Leonardo da Vinci, 15 April 1452, 2 May 1519
7277861 Leonardo da Vinci painting The Last Supper, Leonardo da Vinci, 15 April 1452, 2 May 1519 by Brend amour, Richard (1831-1915); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hunters sitting in front of a farmhouse in the Alps, 1889, Bavaria, Germany
7278838 Hunters sitting in front of a farmhouse in the Alps, 1889, Bavaria, Germany by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Disputes Of Doctors, 1531 (engraving)
7272461 Disputes Of Doctors, 1531 (engraving) by Burgkmair, Hans (c.1473-1531); (add.info.: MEDICINE Medical that disputes in a table rotonda incisione of Hans Burgkmair for De Officiis di Guide)

Crossing scene from Telemark, 1869
7298937 Crossing scene from Telemark, 1869 by Dahl, Siegwald Johannes (1827-1902); 90x120 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Siegwald Dahl (1827-1902)); Photo © O. Vaering

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Discussions have been an integral part of human history, shaping the course of events and influencing the world we live in today. From Vasco da Gama's encounters with Indian traders to the School of Athens' intellectual debates, they have fostered knowledge exchange and cultural understanding. In 1939, as tensions rose between Germany and Russia, discussions took a sinister turn when they decided to divide Poland. This decision would have far-reaching consequences for Europe and set the stage for World War II. Even during times of conflict, discussions played a pivotal role in seeking peace. A poignant cartoon depicting WW1 peace negotiations reminds us that even amidst chaos, dialogue remains essential for resolving disputes. On Referendum Day, illustrated by Norman Morrow, we witness ordinary people engaging in lively discussions about their future. From breakfast conversations to visits from canvassers and trips to the local pub like the Red Lion, these interactions reflect democracy at work - where every voice matters. Throughout history, they have also fueled scientific progress. Galileo's Dialogo sopra i due massimi sistemi del mondo serves as a testament to this fact. The frontispiece engraving captures intellectuals engaged in thoughtful discourse while pushing boundaries of knowledge. Artistic depictions further highlight how discussions transcend time and place. In "The Pilots, " a photogravure from 1893 showcases pilots gathering together to share stories and expertise—a reminder that collaboration leads to growth. Similarly, "View of a Town" portrays individuals conversing on street corners—exchanging ideas that shape their community's fabric. Meanwhile, "De Stamtafel" immerses us in storytelling sessions within a café setting—an embodiment of how conversations can unite people through shared narratives. From historical moments like Vasco da Gama's expeditions or political negotiations dividing nations; be it intellectual pursuits or everyday interactions among friends or strangers alike—discussions continue to shape our lives profoundly.