Gesture Collection (#8)

The scene of the Last Supper, during the Passion Play performance in Oberammergau Germany Munich, Oberammergau. Date of Photograph:1890

A scene from the Passion Play performance in Oberammergau in Bavaria Germany Munich, Oberammergau. Date of Photograph:1890

The scene of Christ's entry into Jerusalem during the Passion Play performance in Oberammergau Germany Munich, Oberammergau. Date of Photograph:1890

A scene from the Passion Play in Oberammergau Germany Munich, Oberammergau. Date of Photograph:1890

Painting of the supper in Emmaus, probably by Giovanni Bellini. At the center of the painting Christ, seated at table with four men including two disciples, blesses the bread

Marble statue of Venus, by Antonio Canova at the Galleria Palatina in Florence Florence Palazzo Pitti, Galleria Palatina Statue Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

Two actors in 18th century costume, photographed while performing a theatrical piece. Date of Photograph:1930 ca

Study of male nudes in various postures; pen drawing on white paper by Leonardo da Vinci preserved in the Room of the Drawings and the Prints of the Uffizi in Florence

Study of a male figure. Drawing by Federico Barocci, in the Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery

Study of a male nude. Pencil drawing by Cigoli preserved in the Department of Drawings and Prints, Uffizi Gallery, Florence

Male nude with arm raised above his head. Drawing by Pontormo, in the Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, at the Uffizi Gallery, in Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery

Study of a scene with male figures; drawing by Tiziano Vecellio, in the Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, Uffizi Gallery, Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery

Male nude standing with an object in hand. Drawing by Botticelli preserved in the Room of Drawings and Prints in the Museum of the Uffizi

Study of female figure, drawing by Lorenzo Lippi, in the Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery

Study of figures. Drawing by Cigoli, in the Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery, Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe Drawing Baroque

Disciples around an empty sepulchre. Drawing by Titian preserved in the Room of Drawings and Prints in the Museum of the Uffizi

Group of saints. Drawing by Perugino, in the Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery

Drawing depicting a cloaked male figure, by the Venetian School, in the Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery

Study of male figures in different poses; pen drawing on white paper by Leonardo da Vinci preserved in the British Museum of London

Flautist, detail, fresco, Etruscan Art of the 5th cent. B.C, Tomb of the Leopards, Necropolis, Tarquinia Tarquinia Necropolis, Tomb of the Leopards Mural Painting Etruscan Art and Civilization

Annunziata (or Announced), oil on panel, Antonello da Messina (ca.1414-1493), Annunciation Hall, Palazzo Abatellis, Regional Gallery, Palermo Regional Gallery, Palazzo Abatellis

The Calling of St. Matthew, oil on canvas, Michelangelo Merisi known as Caravaggio (1570-1610), Contarelli Chapel, Church of St. Louis of France, Rome Rome Church of St

Male figure, side view. Drawing by Pontormo, in the Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery

Portrait of a praying figure. Drawing by Titian, in the Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery

Portrait of a man with raised arm. Drawing by Titian, in the Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery

Madonna and Child; work of Pinturicchio. Pinacoteca Vaticana, Vatican Altarpiece High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Resurrection of Lazarus with numerous astonished people surrounding a sepulchre. Drawing by Botticelli preserved in the Room of Drawings and Prints in the Museum of the Uffizi

Departing for the war. A woman with her children says goodbye to her husband. Italy. Date of Photograph:Luglio 1915

Preparatory drawing with a group of apostles shown in various poses. Work by Raffaello preserved in the Room of Drawings and Prints in the Museum of the Uffizi

Cobblers at work in Favria Favria. Date of Photograph:1921 ca

Presentation of the Virgin at the Temple; work of Tintoretto. Church of the Madonna dell'Orto, Venice Painting Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Bacchus recovers Ariadne;work of Jacopo Robusti known as Tintoretto. Doge's Palace, Venice Painting Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

The Drinkers; work of Diego Velasquez. Capodimonte Museum, Naples Painting Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:2002

Study of Saint Francis with outstretched hands. Drawing by Cigoli, in the Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery

Thai child, in traditional costume, posing for a photograph Asia Siam. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Study of a walking woman with a dog. Pencil drawing by Stefano della Bella preserved in the Department of Drawings and Prints, Uffizi Gallery, Florence

A man sitting in front of a hut, whilst playing a typical thai instrument Asia Siam. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Girl on the beach in Siam, whilst looking at the horizon Asia Siam. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

On the seashore, a thai girl photographed in a typical Siam costume Asia Siam. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Banquet scene with people sitting around a prepared table. Drawing by Paolo Veronese preserved in the Room of Drawings and Prints in the Gallery of the Uffizi Florence Uffizi

Study of a seated man with crossed legs; drawing by Jacopo Pontormo, in the Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, Uffizi Gallery, Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery

Study of reclining male figures. Drawing by Pontormo, in the Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery

Male figure wearing an elegant seventeenth century costume. Drawing by Jacques Callot, in the Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, at the Uffizi Gallery, Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery

Study for a lament over the death of Christ. There are four figures in the drawing, one of which is sketched. Work located in the Room of Drawings and Prints in the Uffizi Museum

Male figure with raised arms. Drawing by Pordenone, in the Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery

Portrait of Prince Eugenio of Savoy-Carignano with his Major Staff, Naples Naples. Date of Photograph:02/1861

Satirical group portrait Italy. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

A young half-dresssed thai boy looking at the horizon, sitting on a wooden window sill Asia Siam. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

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