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Hands Collection (#9)

"Hands: A Reflection of Humanity's Diverse Expressions" The delicate grace of a ballerina's back, as her hands effortlessly guide her movements on stage

Background imageHands Collection: Hanuman, The Divine Monkey, c.1600. Creator: Unknown

Hanuman, The Divine Monkey, c.1600. Creator: Unknown
Hanuman, The Divine Monkey, c.1600

Background imageHands Collection: Hanuman, The Divine Monkey, c.1600. Creator: Unknown

Hanuman, The Divine Monkey, c.1600. Creator: Unknown
Hanuman, The Divine Monkey, c.1600

Background imageHands Collection: Varaha, the Boar Avatar of Vishnu, c.1600. Creator: Unknown

Varaha, the Boar Avatar of Vishnu, c.1600. Creator: Unknown
Varaha, the Boar Avatar of Vishnu, c.1600

Background imageHands Collection: Cosmic Form of the Hindu God Shiva (Sadashiva), between c.1050 and c.1150. Creator: Unknown

Cosmic Form of the Hindu God Shiva (Sadashiva), between c.1050 and c.1150. Creator: Unknown
Cosmic Form of the Hindu God Shiva (Sadashiva), between c.1050 and c.1150

Background imageHands Collection: AI Image - Illustration of Jesus Christ, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images

AI Image - Illustration of Jesus Christ, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI Image - Illustration of Jesus Christ, 2023

Background imageHands Collection: Buddha Shakyamuni, between 400 and 600. Creator: Unknown

Buddha Shakyamuni, between 400 and 600. Creator: Unknown
Buddha Shakyamuni, between 400 and 600

Background imageHands Collection: The Courtesan Hanamurasaki of Tamaya from the series Supreme Beauties of the Present Day, 1794

The Courtesan Hanamurasaki of Tamaya from the series Supreme Beauties of the Present Day, 1794

Background imageHands Collection: The Buddhist Goddesses Tara and Chunda, 9th century. Creator: Unknown

The Buddhist Goddesses Tara and Chunda, 9th century. Creator: Unknown
The Buddhist Goddesses Tara and Chunda, 9th century

Background imageHands Collection: Il me semble que nous allons dérailler.. 1857. Creator: Honore Daumier

Il me semble que nous allons dérailler.. 1857. Creator: Honore Daumier
Il me semble que nous allons derailler.. 1857. Il me semble que nous allons derailler!... - Vous avez peur en chemin de fer?... moi pas...ma vie est assuree pour cent mille francs

Background imageHands Collection: Andromaque, 1851. Creator: Honore Daumier

Andromaque, 1851. Creator: Honore Daumier
Andromaque, 1851. "J'ai vu trancher les jours de ma famille entiere" "Et mon epoux traine sur la poussiere!". "I saw the lives of my entire family cut short"

Background imageHands Collection: Jaap you need even more money (diary, November 10), 1805-1808. Creator: Christiaan Andriessen

Jaap you need even more money (diary, November 10), 1805-1808. Creator: Christiaan Andriessen
Jaap you need even more money (diary, November 10), 1805-1808

Background imageHands Collection: The Hindu Goddess Shri Lakshmi, With c.12th century recutting. Creator: Unknown

The Hindu Goddess Shri Lakshmi, With c.12th century recutting. Creator: Unknown
The Hindu Goddess Shri Lakshmi, With c.12th century recutting

Background imageHands Collection: Romain s'apprêtant à transpercer sa propre soeur... 1852. Creator: Honore Daumier

Romain s'apprêtant à transpercer sa propre soeur... 1852. Creator: Honore Daumier
Romain s'appretant a transpercer sa propre soeur... 1852. Romain s'appretant a transpercer sa propre soeur pour cause de rimes inconvenantes

Background imageHands Collection: Apollo, c1591. Creator: Jacob Matham

Apollo, c1591. Creator: Jacob Matham
Apollo, c1591

Background imageHands Collection: Robert Macaire actionnaire, 1838. Creator: Honore Daumier

Robert Macaire actionnaire, 1838. Creator: Honore Daumier
Robert Macaire actionnaire, 1838. Robert Macaire shareholder. Mais Mr. Macaire quand je vous ai distribue ces dividendes, vous saviez bien qu'ils etaient pris sur le capital

Background imageHands Collection: Pour qui sont ces Serpents... 1841. Creator: Honore Daumier

Pour qui sont ces Serpents... 1841. Creator: Honore Daumier
Pour qui sont ces Serpents... 1841. Who are these Snakes for? From Physionomies tragico-classiques (Physiognomy of the Characters of Classical Tragedy)

Background imageHands Collection: Chilon, 1596. Creator: Jan Muller

Chilon, 1596. Creator: Jan Muller
Chilon, 1596

Background imageHands Collection: Gang of Newsboys at 10:00 p.m. 1910. Creator: Lewis Wickes Hine

Gang of Newsboys at 10:00 p.m. 1910. Creator: Lewis Wickes Hine
Gang of Newsboys at 10:00 p.m. 1910

Background imageHands Collection: 'The Ivory Carver' - painted by E. H. Wehnert, 1857. Creator: Unknown

"The Ivory Carver" - painted by E. H. Wehnert, 1857. Creator: Unknown
"The Ivory Carver" - painted by E. H. Wehnert, 1857. Charles Boxer, an American poet of some reputation, has furnished the subject of the picture by Mr

Background imageHands Collection: The Annunciation, 1700-1800. Creator: Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (follower of)

The Annunciation, 1700-1800. Creator: Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (follower of)
The Annunciation, 1700-1800

Background imageHands Collection: Two women in Italian costume, 1851. Creator: Moritz Calisch

Two women in Italian costume, 1851. Creator: Moritz Calisch
Two women in Italian costume, 1851

Background imageHands Collection: A Woman Washing her Hands, 1662. Creator: Gerritsz Quiringh van Brekelenkam

A Woman Washing her Hands, 1662. Creator: Gerritsz Quiringh van Brekelenkam
A Woman Washing her Hands, 1662

Background imageHands Collection: Farmers interior, family in the kitchen, 1834-1892. Creator: Hendrick Jacobus Scholten

Farmers interior, family in the kitchen, 1834-1892. Creator: Hendrick Jacobus Scholten
Peasant interior, family in the kitchen, 1834-1892. A hurdy gurdy player warms his hands over the cooking fire, while women serve food and work with yarn. Note child in baby walker, and stable behind

Background imageHands Collection: Virgin Mary, c.1557-c.1600. Creator: Lucas van Leyden (copy after)

Virgin Mary, c.1557-c.1600. Creator: Lucas van Leyden (copy after)
Virgin Mary, c.1557-c.1600

Background imageHands Collection: St Louis of France, 1481-1502. Creator: Vittore Crivelli

St Louis of France, 1481-1502. Creator: Vittore Crivelli
St Louis of France, 1481-1502

Background imageHands Collection: Jonah Preaching to the People of Niniveh, 1661. Creator: Salvator Rosa

Jonah Preaching to the People of Niniveh, 1661. Creator: Salvator Rosa
Jonah Preaching to the People of Niniveh, 1661

Background imageHands Collection: Christ blessing little Children. Suffer Little Children to Come unto me, 1660-1669

Christ blessing little Children. Suffer Little Children to Come unto me, 1660-1669. Creator: Jacob Jordaens
Christ blessing little Children. Suffer Little Children to Come unto me, 1660-1669

Background imageHands Collection: Annunciation to the Virgin, 1490-1510. Creator: Meester van het Salemer Altaar

Annunciation to the Virgin, 1490-1510. Creator: Meester van het Salemer Altaar
Annunciation to the Virgin, 1490-1510

Background imageHands Collection: Breakfast, 1640-1654. Creator: Karel Slabbaert

Breakfast, 1640-1654. Creator: Karel Slabbaert
Breakfast, 1640-1654. Note lace-making equipment on chair at left

Background imageHands Collection: Susanna and the Elders, 1653. Creator: Jacob Jordaens

Susanna and the Elders, 1653. Creator: Jacob Jordaens
Susanna and the Elders, 1653

Background imageHands Collection: Cimon and Pero (Roman Charity), 1670-1750. Creator: Unknown

Cimon and Pero (Roman Charity), 1670-1750. Creator: Unknown
Cimon and Pero (Roman Charity), 1670-1750. Copy after Adriaen van der Werff

Background imageHands Collection: Pan Punished by Nymphs, c.1640. Creator: Jacob Jordaens

Pan Punished by Nymphs, c.1640. Creator: Jacob Jordaens
Pan Punished by Nymphs, c.1640

Background imageHands Collection: The Mystic Marriage of St Rose of Lima, 1666-1670. Creators: Lazzaro Baldi, Santa Rosa of Lima

The Mystic Marriage of St Rose of Lima, 1666-1670. Creators: Lazzaro Baldi, Santa Rosa of Lima
The Mystic Marriage of St Rose of Lima, 1666-1670

Background imageHands Collection: Dante and Beatrice in Paradise, 1895. Creator: Poul S. Christiansen

Dante and Beatrice in Paradise, 1895. Creator: Poul S. Christiansen
Dante and Beatrice in Paradise, 1895

Background imageHands Collection: Centaurs Hunting Boars, 1866-1867. Creator: Ludvig Abelin Schou

Centaurs Hunting Boars, 1866-1867. Creator: Ludvig Abelin Schou
Centaurs Hunting Boars, 1866-1867

Background imageHands Collection: Centaur, 1866. Creator: Ludvig Abelin Schou

Centaur, 1866. Creator: Ludvig Abelin Schou
Centaur, 1866

Background imageHands Collection: Alarum and Striking Mantel Clock in Ebony-Veneered Case, 1947. Creator: Unknown

Alarum and Striking Mantel Clock in Ebony-Veneered Case, 1947. Creator: Unknown
Alarum and Striking Mantel Clock in Ebony-Veneered Case, 1947. From "British Clocks and Clockmakers, by Kenneth Ullyett. [Collins, London, 1947]

Background imageHands Collection: Thirty-Hour Striking and Alarum Brass Lantern Clock, 1947. Creator: Unknown

Thirty-Hour Striking and Alarum Brass Lantern Clock, 1947. Creator: Unknown
Thirty-Hour Striking and Alarum Brass Lantern Clock, 1947. From "British Clocks and Clockmakers, by Kenneth Ullyett. [Collins, London, 1947]

Background imageHands Collection: A family on the terrace of a country house, 1669. Creator: Hendrick ten Oever

A family on the terrace of a country house, 1669. Creator: Hendrick ten Oever
A family on the terrace of a country house, 1669

Background imageHands Collection: Mooy-Aal and her Suitors, c.1630-c.1640. Creator: Claes Cornelisz. Moeyaert

Mooy-Aal and her Suitors, c.1630-c.1640. Creator: Claes Cornelisz. Moeyaert
Mooy-Aal and her Suitors, c.1630-c.1640. Scene from Bredero's farce, "Moortje", staged for the first time in 1615 in Amsterdam

Background imageHands Collection: Italian Harbor, 1650-1674. Creator: Johannes Lingelbach

Italian Harbor, 1650-1674. Creator: Johannes Lingelbach
Italian Harbor, 1650-1674

Background imageHands Collection: Unidentified dancer, possibly an Elizabeth Duncan dancer, between 1911 and 1942

Unidentified dancer, possibly an Elizabeth Duncan dancer, between 1911 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Unidentified dancer, possibly an Elizabeth Duncan dancer, between 1911 and 1942

Background imageHands Collection: Richard III, (c1911). Creator: Unknown

Richard III, (c1911). Creator: Unknown
Richard III, (c1911). King Richard III of England. From a painting in the National Portrait Gallery'. Published in "The Portrait Book of Our Kings and Queens 1066-1911", edited by T

Background imageHands Collection: Edward IV, (c1911). Creator: Unknown

Edward IV, (c1911). Creator: Unknown
Edward IV, (c1911). King Edward IV of England. From a painting in the possession of the Royal Society of Antiquaries, London'

Background imageHands Collection: Ruth St. Denis dancers, between 1910 and 1935. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Ruth St. Denis dancers, between 1910 and 1935. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Ruth St. Denis dancers, between 1910 and 1935

Background imageHands Collection: Mrs. Hugo Reiss, portrait photograph, 1919 Oct. 30. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Mrs. Hugo Reiss, portrait photograph, 1919 Oct. 30. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. Hugo Reiss, portrait photograph, 1919 Oct. 30

Background imageHands Collection: Movie set for a western, between 1896 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Movie set for a western, between 1896 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Movie set for a western, between 1896 and 1942

Background imageHands Collection: Sauer, Norma, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Aug. 15. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Sauer, Norma, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Aug. 15. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Sauer, Norma, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Aug. 15




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"Hands: A Reflection of Humanity's Diverse Expressions" The delicate grace of a ballerina's back, as her hands effortlessly guide her movements on stage. In Van Eyck's masterpiece, "The Arnolfini Portrait, " the clasped hands symbolize unity and commitment in marriage. Amedeo Modigliani captures Alice's enigmatic beauty through the elongated elegance of her slender fingers. Amidst the chaos of World War I, the clenched fists of the Central Powers reveal their determination for dominance. A Tibetan monk finds solace in prayer beads held gently between his weathered palms, seeking spiritual enlightenment in Nepal. Even four frogs can find harmony on ice skates during Christmas time, showcasing how hands unite even unlikely companions. Deep within Cueva de las Manos (Cave of Hands), ancient handprints tell stories from our ancestors' pasts, reminding us of our shared history as humans. Picture No. 11675590 freezes a moment where two intertwined hands convey love and connection beyond words or language barriers. Red/Lesser Panda munches contently on bamboo shoots with its nimble paws at Wolong Nature Reserve in China - a testament to nature's diverse use for survival. Slender Loris PM 2709 clings onto a branch with its tiny yet powerful grip - an example that strength comes in all sizes and forms. From art to war, spirituality to nature’s wonders – these glimpses into different aspects of life remind us that they can not merely tools but vessels that express our emotions, connect us to others, and shape our world with every touch we make.