Napping Collection (#6)

The Sleeping Hermaphrodite, copy after an original of the 2nd century BC, the mattress is an addition by Gian Lorenzo
PWI105674 The Sleeping Hermaphrodite, copy after an original of the 2nd century BC, the mattress is an addition by Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680) (marble) by Roman

The Gathering of the Manna and Elijah in the Desert, from the Altarpiece of the Holy Sacrament, c
472304 The Gathering of the Manna and Elijah in the Desert, from the Altarpiece of the Holy Sacrament, c.1464-68 (oil on panel) by Bouts, Dirck (c.1415-75); Museums of Louvain

The Sleep of the Infant Jesus (oil on wood)
XIR390330 The Sleep of the Infant Jesus (oil on wood) by Baugin, Lubin (1612/3-63); 36x26 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: The Sleep of the Child Jesus;)

Rest on the Flight into Egypt (oil on canvas)
XOU16790 Rest on the Flight into Egypt (oil on canvas) by Dudot, Rene (17th century); 227x137.5 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France; (add.info.: Rest During Flight to Egypt;)

Emperor Charles and his Mistress Johanna van der Gheynst at the Cradle of their Daughter Margaret, 1844 (oil on canvas)
LAF471005 Emperor Charles and his Mistress Johanna van der Gheynst at the Cradle of their Daughter Margaret, 1844 (oil on canvas) by Canneel

The Sleeping Hermaphrodite, copy after an original of the 2nd century BC, the mattress is an addition by Gian Lorenzo
7338363 The Sleeping Hermaphrodite, copy after an original of the 2nd century BC, the mattress is an addition by Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680) (marble) by Roman

Young Girl Sleeping (oil on canvas)
3471504 Young Girl Sleeping (oil on canvas) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92); 76.4x63.4 cm; Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Orpheus and his lyre put to sleep Cerbere the dog with three heads, 1926 (Illustration)
7304408 Orpheus and his lyre put to sleep Cerbere the dog with three heads, 1926 (Illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jacob's Dream (engraving)
904946 Jacob's Dream (engraving) by Carpi, Ugo da (c.1480-1520/32); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee du Petit-Palais, France

Cymon and Iphigenia, 1551-1600 (pen and black ink on paper)
7308258 Cymon and Iphigenia, 1551-1600 (pen and black ink on paper) by Raimondi, Marcantonio (1480-1534); 7.4x5.3 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

No title
7305491 No title by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christian Krohg (1852-1925)); Photo © O. Vaering

Morning atmosphere
7305488 Morning atmosphere by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 37.5x32 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Christian Krohg (1852-1925)); Photo © O. Vaering

The Lazy Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308470 The Lazy Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Longing Dreams (pastel)
7186188 Longing Dreams (pastel) by Guillaume, Albert (1873-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Longing Dreams. Illustration from Bilder-Lexicon Sexualwissenschaft (Verlag fur Kulturforschung)

Tired, 1885 (oil on canvas)
7308633 Tired, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 80.2x61.2 cm; Nasjonalmuseet, Oslo, Norway; (add.info.: by Christian Krohg (1852-1925))

Dormitio Virginis, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Anthony of Padua, 1333 (tempera on panel)
7292553 Dormitio Virginis, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Anthony of Padua, 1333 (tempera on panel) by Veneziano, Paolo (fl.1333-62); Museo Civico Palazzo Chiericati, Vicenza

The pineapple boy, 20th century (watercolour)
AIS5353949 The pineapple boy, 20th century (watercolour) by Castelao, Alfonso Daniel Rodriguez (1886-1950); Museo de Pontevedra, Galicia

Sleeping Satyr In Greek mythology, a satyr, also Silenos
7279593 Sleeping Satyr In Greek mythology, a satyr, also Silenos by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sleeping Satyr In Greek mythology, a satyr, also Silenos)

Knight and Lady, Resting on a Journey, c. 1550, from the Latin Psalterium
7279787 Knight and Lady, Resting on a Journey, c. 1550, from the Latin Psalterium by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Knight and Lady, Resting on a Journey, c)

Dormitio Virginis, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Anthony of Padua, detail, 1333 (tempera on panel)
7292579 Dormitio Virginis, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Anthony of Padua, detail, 1333 (tempera on panel) by Veneziano, Paolo (fl.1333-62); Museo Civico Palazzo Chiericati, Vicenza

Nude lying down (oil on canvas)
BRM349543 Nude lying down (oil on canvas) by Henner, Jean-Jacques (1829-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nu couche; formerly in collection Brame & Lorenceau; )

Il Pecorone: Day IX, Novel II, Arrighetto and the Princess (litho)
7182494 Il Pecorone: Day IX, Novel II, Arrighetto and the Princess (litho) by Hughes, Edward Robert (1851-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Day IX, Novel II, Arrighetto and the Princess)

Lingerie and Pyjamas from Debenham and Freebody, 1930s (litho)
7153155 Lingerie and Pyjamas from Debenham and Freebody, 1930s (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lingerie and Pyjamas from Debenham and Freebody, 1930s (litho)
7153149 Lingerie and Pyjamas from Debenham and Freebody, 1930s (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lingerie and Pyjamas from Debenham and Freebody, 1930s (litho)
7153163 Lingerie and Pyjamas from Debenham and Freebody, 1930s (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lingerie and Pyjamas from Debenham and Freebody, 1930s (litho)
7153161 Lingerie and Pyjamas from Debenham and Freebody, 1930s (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Nightmare, 1800 (oil on canvas)
7276993 The Nightmare, 1800 (oil on canvas) by Abildgaard, Nicolai Abraham (1743-1809); Kunstmuseum, Soro, Denmark; Photo © Fine Art Images

Reclining female nude, 1862 (oil on canvas)
3032310 Reclining female nude, 1862 (oil on canvas) by Courbet, Gustave (1819-77); 74.9x97.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Femme nue couchee ); Photo © Christies Images

Fol. 104r Having prayed on the Mount of Olives an angel arrives to comfort Christ (vellum)
ALI142896 Fol.104r Having prayed on the Mount of Olives an angel arrives to comfort Christ (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Reale, Turin, Piedmont

Fol. 37v An angel tells Joseph that Mary is with child (vellum)
ALI142914 Fol.37v An angel tells Joseph that Mary is with child (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Reale, Turin, Piedmont, Italy; (add.info.: Codex de Predis; ); Alinari

The Anglo-Boer War, The Disastrous Night Assault Of The English Camp At Tweefontein By The... (colour litho)
2798508 The Anglo-Boer War, The Disastrous Night Assault Of The English Camp At Tweefontein By The... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Wary mice above a cat pretending to sleep. 1811 (etching)
7235859 Wary mice above a cat pretending to sleep. 1811 (etching) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); (add.info.: Wary mice above a cat pretending to sleep in a barn. Cat and the mice)

The greatest thing in the world (colour litho)
2800951 The greatest thing in the world (colour litho) by Underwood, Clarence F. (1871-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: The greatest thing in the world)

Hercules Reposing, pub. 1799 (hand coloured engaving)
2966826 Hercules Reposing, pub. 1799 (hand coloured engaving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Une Rixe Dans Un Asile De Nuit A Londres (engraving)
2783364 Une Rixe Dans Un Asile De Nuit A Londres (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Une Rixe Dans Un Asile De Nuit A Londres)

The Dream of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, c. 1593 (oil on canvas)
5905983 The Dream of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, c.1593 (oil on canvas) by Carracci, Ludovico (1555-1619); 138.8x110.5 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Guards at the tomb of christ (Miniature, 1236)
LRI4670598 Guards at the tomb of christ (Miniature, 1236) by Armenian School (13th Century); Armenian Museum, Isfahan, Iran; (add.info)

Judith about to kill Holofernes (oil on canvas)
1216853 Judith about to kill Holofernes (oil on canvas) by Veronese, (Paolo Caliari) (1528-88) (circle of); 27x57 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Paolo Caliari)

Female nude reclining on a bed, 1927
BON70811 Female nude reclining on a bed, 1927 by Glehn, Wilfred Gabriel de (1870-1951); 50.8x61 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Bonhams, London, UK

Morgan le Fays treason, illustration from The romance of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table by Alfred W
STC398621 Morgan le Fays treason, illustration from The romance of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table by Alfred W

Lingerie and Pyjamas from Debenham and Freebody, 1930s (litho)
7153151 Lingerie and Pyjamas from Debenham and Freebody, 1930s (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Venus and Cupid in a wooded landscape (oil on canvas)
863223 Venus and Cupid in a wooded landscape (oil on canvas) by Tresham, Henry (1751-1814); 152.4x238.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Nude with a Cup of Cherries, 1933 (oil on canvas)
492469 Nude with a Cup of Cherries, 1933 (oil on canvas) by Bernard, Emile (1868-1941); 82x104 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Nue a la Coupe de Cerises); Photo © Christies Images

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Arctic Fox (Alopex lagopus) curled up in winter Churchil Wildlife Management Area Churchill, MB Date: 25/06/2010

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Antarctic Peninsula, Neko Harbour. Weddell Seal (Leptonychotes weddellii) yawning Date: 11/09/2007

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South Georgia, Fortuna Bay. Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga leonina) resting in grass Date: 11/09/2007

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Africa, Uganda, Kibale Forest Reserve, Young Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) resting on log in rainforest clearing Date: 19/02/2005

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"From Lions to Kangaroos: The Art Around the World" A majestic adult male lion in Serengeti National Park greets his son, reminding us that even kings need their beauty sleep. Mariachi music fills the air as a man with a trumpet takes a well-deserved nap, proving that even musicians need rest between lively performances. Gian Lorenzo Bernini's masterpiece, "The Sleeping Hermaphrodite, " showcases the importance of comfort while napping, as depicted by an added mattress on this ancient sculpture. An Australian kangaroo peacefully slumbers with the national flag draped over its body, symbolizing the pride and tranquility found in taking a quick snooze Down Under. Railway sleepers at Melton Mowbray Station and Crewe Station remind us of weary travelers finding solace in brief moments of shut-eye amidst their journeys. The iconic "Dying Lion" Memorial at Lucerne captures the essence of peaceful slumber amid turmoil, serving as a poignant reminder that rest can be found even in challenging times. Sleepy bears cuddle together for warmth and relaxation, showcasing how animals also understand the value of rejuvenation through naps. C. E Wilson's painting titled "Forty Winks" portrays two contented individuals indulging in midday repose, emphasizing that sometimes all we need is just a short break from our busy lives. Euston Station's railway sleeper offers respite to tired commuters seeking refuge from bustling city life – proof that urban dwellers appreciate stolen moments for rest too. The meridian line artwork known as "The Siesta" depicts people enjoying leisurely afternoon naps under shady trees; it serves as an ode to cultures worldwide who embrace siestas as part of their daily routine.