Examining Collection

Gold Prospecting
Gold prospectors in Australia panning water and silt in search of small nuggets of the precious metal. (Photo by Three Lions/Getty Images)

The Return of the Prodigal Son, c1668. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The Return of the Prodigal Son, c1668

Kapitsa and Androv, Russian physicists. Pyotr Leonidovich Kapitsa (left, 1894-1984) is listening to a graduate student called Androv (right), who is defending his doctoral thesis

Nosey Kids
10th August 1942: Nursery school children gather round a Chrysler car belonging to Mrs JG Winan, the wife of the US ambassador to Britain

Egypt / Rosetta Stone
The discovery of the Rosetta Stone by Boussard, a French Officer. J.P.Champollion was able to translate the hieroglyphs through comparison with the Greek text

Australian soldier with motorcycle and sidecar, WW1
An Australian soldier examining a motorcycle and sidecar, possibly to repair a puncture, on a muddy road during the First World War. Date: 1916

This cost a pretty figure by Merlin Enabnit
Pin up girl by Merlin Enabnit (1903-1979) posed provocatively in her underwear while examining a string of pearls. Enabnit was born in Des Moines, Iowa and was a successful commercial artist

The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803
NCO190175 The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Examining Roman Relics
An archaeologist examining Roman relics found at Verulamium (St. Albans) by Sir Mortimer Wheelers team

Its All in the Cards, 1898 (oil on canvas)
CH198781 Its All in the Cards, 1898 (oil on canvas) by Roseland, Harry Herman (1866-1950); Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

A discussion on the Piltdown skull by John Cooke
Portrait group of well-known British scientists examining the Piltdown skull. This topical painting was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1915

Wine Tasters
A group of men tasting wine in a cellar. Original Artwork: Lithograph by Jacott from a painting by JP Hasenclever (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Alexander Yakovlev, aircraft designer
Alexander Sergeyevich Yakovlev (1906-1989), Soviet aircraft designer, in military uniform and holding an aircraft model. In 1932, Yakovlev founded what became the the Yakovlev design bureau

Panoramic view of Mars
February 27 to March 2, 2005 - This is the Spirit panoramic cameras Lookout panorama, acquired on the rovers 410th to 413th martian days, or sols (February 27 to March 2, 2005)

Self-portrait of Curiosity rover on the surface of Mars
This self-portrait of NASAs Mars rover Curiosity combines dozens of exposures taken by the rovers Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI) during the 177th Martian day, or sol

Clock Inspection
1957: Mr King examining the clock face of Big Ben, in Clock Tower (the clock tower) of the Houses of Parliament, London. (Photo by Frank Martin/BIPs/Getty Images)

The Ellora Caves, temples cut into solid rock, near Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India

Flight simulator. Pilots training for a night-time landing in an aircraft cockpit flight simulator. Simulators provide a cheap, safe way of providing training

Smithfield Market 1843
A scene in Smithfield Market with traders examining and discussing huge cattle

Swan upping on the Thames, examining the Old Birds (b / w photo)
3091509 Swan upping on the Thames, examining the Old Birds (b/w photo) by Stone, J. Benjamin (1838-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Swan upping on the Thames, examining the Old Birds)

View of Burns Cliff on Mars
The Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity captured this view of Burns Cliff after driving right to the base of this southeastern portion of the inner wall of Endurance Crater

Self-portrait of Curiosity rover in Gale Crater on the surface of Mars
On Sol 84 (Oct. 31, 2012), the Curiosity rover used the Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI) to capture the set of thumbnail images stitched together to create this full-color self-portrait

The Drop of Milk in Belleville: Doctor Variots Surgery, The Weighing Session
XIR71721 The Drop of Milk in Belleville: Doctor Variots Surgery, The Weighing Session, 1903 (oil on canvas) by Geoffroy, Henri Jules Jean (1853-1924); 253x130 cm; Musee de l Assistance Publique

Blind Monks Examining an Elephant: Illustration of Buddhist parable where each monk reached a different conclusion depending which part of the animal he examined

Nikolai Dubinin, Russian geneticist
Nikolai Petrovich Dubinin (1907-1998), Russian geneticist, examining microscope slides in a laboratory. Dubinin was one of the founding members of the Cytology

Lloyds Underwriter examining a globe, 1886
Engraving showing a Lloyds of London insurance underwriter, closely examining a globe of the Earth, 1886

Inspecting Carcasses
Local Government inspectors examining the carcasses of pigs

Sunset over the Tiracol River viewed from Fort Tiiracol, Goa, India

Doctor examining woman with Cholera. 19th century (engraving)
672864 Doctor examining woman with Cholera. 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Cholera is an infection of the small intestine caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae)

They concluded unanimously that I was only relplum scalcath. Gulliver being examined by three philosophers
2963135 They concluded unanimously that I was only relplum scalcath. Gulliver being examined by three philosophers. From Gulliver's voyage to Brobdingnag

Physician examining a specimen of patient's urine (16th-17th century) 19th century (chromolithograph)
539673 Physician examining a specimen of patient's urine (16th-17th century) 19th century (chromolithograph); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Physician examining a sample of urine from the patient lying in bed. 15th century (woodcut from Regimen Sanitatis)
527493 Physician examining a sample of urine from the patient lying in bed. 15th century (woodcut from Regimen Sanitatis (The Salernian Rule of Health)

Physician examining a sample of urine from the patient lying in bed. From Le livre de la propriete des choses
527492 Physician examining a sample of urine from the patient lying in bed. From Le livre de la propriete des choses (On the Properites of Things)

Physician in a hospital ward examining a specimen of urine. 17th century (engraving by Bouttata)
527497 Physician in a hospital ward examining a specimen of urine. 17th century (engraving by Bouttata); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Examining the space craft 'Columbiad' at Goldspring Ironworks near New Yor, 1865 (engraving)
538414 Examining the space craft 'Columbiad' at Goldspring Ironworks near New Yor, 1865 (engraving); (add.info.: Examining the space craft 'Columbiad' at Goldspring Ironworks near New)

Experiment on animals infected with rabies. 19th century (engraving)
672845 Experiment on animals infected with rabies. 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Rabies (From the Latin: rabies, "madness")

Splitting the King's Great Diamond by a Hammer Blow, 1908 (b/w photo)
ILN138651 Splitting the King's Great Diamond by a Hammer Blow, 1908 (b/w photo); The Illustrated London News Picture Library, London, UK.

Yaphank, examining packages, 11 Sept 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Yaphank, examining packages, 11 Sept 1917 (date created or published later). African American soldier examining a package at Camp Upton, a U.S

Examining pkges, Camp Upton, Sept 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Examining pkges, Camp Upton, Sept 1917. African American soldiers looking at packages at Camp Upton, a U.S. Army installation located on Long Island, in Yaphank, New York, during World War I.

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

Tokugawa Ieyasu Examining the Head of Kimura Shigenari at the Battle of Osaka Castle, 1875. From Brief Account of the Rulers of the Tokugawa Clan

The Anemic Lady, 1660-1678. Creator: Samuel van Hoogstraten
The Anemic Lady, 1660-1678

The Wine Connoisseurs, c.1640-c.1642. Creator: Jacob Duck
The Wine Connoisseurs, c.1640-c.1642

The Doctor, 1650-1669. Creator: Unknown
The Doctor, 1650-1669

Man with Urine Bottle in his Hand, c.1650-c.1674. Creator: Antonio Zanchi
Man with Urine Bottle in his Hand, c.1650-c.1674

Two Ladies Examining a Little Painting, 1866. Creator: Alexander Hugo Bakker Korff
Two Ladies Examining a Little Painting, 1866

The Art Gallery of Jan Gildemeester Jansz, 1794-1795. Creator: Adriaan De Lelie
The Art Gallery of Jan Gildemeester Jansz, 1794-1795. In 1792, Gildemeester, a merchant, turned two large rooms at his house on Amsterdam's Herengracht into an art gallery

A Visit to the Doctor; A Doctor Examining Urine, 1660-1665. Creator: Gerrit Dou
A Visit to the Doctor; A Doctor Examining Urine, 1660-1665

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"Examining the Depths: A Journey through Time and Knowledge" Step into the world of examination as we delve into various realms, from art to history, science to adventure. First, let us explore "The Return of the Prodigal Son" by Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn. With meticulous attention to detail, this masterpiece invites us to examine the complex emotions portrayed on each character's face. Next, we encounter "The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver, " a captivating illustration published in 1803 by Hannah Humphrey. As we examine this image closely, we are transported into a fantastical world where size becomes an intriguing subject for exploration. Inquisitive minds take center stage with "Nosey Kids. " These curious youngsters remind us of our innate desire to examine everything around us and discover new wonders at every turn. Shifting gears towards history, we witness an Australian soldier examining his motorcycle and sidecar during World War I. This poignant image reminds us of the bravery and resourcefulness required in times of conflict. Stepping into the realm of science, Russian physicists Kapitsa and Androv captivate our attention with their groundbreaking experiments. Their dedication to examining natural phenomena pushes boundaries and expands our understanding of the universe. Merlin Enabnit's artwork titled "This Cost a Pretty Figure" prompts us to examine not only its aesthetic beauty but also its deeper meaning – challenging societal norms surrounding wealth and materialism. Our journey takes us further back in time as we uncover secrets hidden within ancient relics while examining Roman artifacts. Each piece holds clues that transport us back centuries, allowing glimpses into past civilizations' lives. Entering a room adorned with paintings in "Cognoscenti in a Room hung with Pictures, " we find ourselves surrounded by individuals deeply engaged in examining these works of art. Their discussions reveal layers upon layers of interpretation waiting for discovery.