Narrative Collection (#2)

Wedding day
Magdalena Russocka

Wedding day
Magdalena Russocka

Slipping through time
Sofia Sitnikiene

Joanna
Magdalena Russocka

Joanna
Magdalena Russocka

Woman Selling Vegetables, 1825-1845. Creator: Lambertus Johannes Hansen
Woman Selling Vegetables, 1825-1845

The Myth of Io, c1490. Creator: Bartolomeo di Giovanni
The Myth of Io, c1490. As told by the Roman poet Ovid (43 BCE-17 CE) in his "Metamorphoses, " the beautiful nymph Io was seduced by Jupiter, king of the gods

The Circumcision, 1594. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
The Circumcision, 1594. From The Life of the Virgin, pl. 4

Queen of Sheba and King Solomon conceiving King Menelik I, 20th Century. Creator: Unknown
Queen of Sheba and King Solomon conceiving King Menelik I, 20th Century

Scenes from the Life of Krishna, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of the Lord), c1775. Creator: Unknown
Scenes from the Life of Krishna, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of the Lord), c1775

Triptych with Mary and Her Son, Archangels, Scenes from Life of Christ and Saints, early 16th cent. Creator: Unknown
Triptych with Mary and Her Son, Archangels, Scenes from Life of Christ and Saints, early 16th century. This triptych (three-paneled icon) is distinguished by its somber colours, linear patterns

Narrative Scroll: Vessantara Jataka, 1st half 20th century. Creator: Unknown
Narrative Scroll: Vessantara Jataka, 1st half 20th century

Krishna Receives the Sacred Thread and Returns his Preceptor Sandipani's Son... c1640. Creator: Unknown
Krishna Receives the Sacred Thread and Returns his Preceptor Sandipani's Son, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of the Lord), c1640

Episodes in the Panchavati Forest, Folio from a Ramayana (Adventures of Rama), between 1775 and 1800 Creator: Unknown
Episodes in the Panchavati Forest, Folio from a Ramayana (Adventures of Rama), between 1775 and 1800

Buddha Shakyamuni and Narrative Scenes, 18th century. Creator: Anon
Buddha Shakyamuni and Narrative Scenes, 18th century

Khamsa of Nizami Manuscript, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Khamsa of Nizami Manuscript, 19th century

The Pandavas in King Drupad's Court, Folio from a Mahabharata... between c1775 and c1800. Creator: Unknown
The Pandavas in King Drupad's Court, Folio from a Mahabharata ([War of the] Great Bharatas), between c1775 and c1800

Scenes From Krishna's Life, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of the Lord), c1700. Creator: Unknown
Scenes From Krishna's Life, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of the Lord), c1700

Brahma Salutes Krishna (recto); Text (verso);Folio from a Bhagavata Purana... between 1525 and 1550 Creator: Unknown
Brahma Salutes Krishna (recto); Text (verso); Folio from a Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of the Lord), between 1525 and 1550

Child with Two Doves. Detail from "The Purification of the Virgin". Creator: Unknown. Child with Two Doves
Child with Two Doves. Detail from "The Purification of the Virgin", unknown date

The Assumption, between c1653 and c1655. Creator: Laurent de la Hyre
The Assumption, between c1653 and c1655

Triptych with Scenes from the Life of the Virgin, c.1450. Creator: Anon
Triptych with Scenes from the Life of the Virgin, c.1450

The Seven Works of Mercy, 1504. Creator: Master of Alkmaar
The Seven Works of Mercy, 1504. Visiting the sick. One of the seven Corporal Works of Mercy

The Seven Works of Mercy, 1504. Creator: Master of Alkmaar
The Seven Works of Mercy, 1504. Giving water to the thirsty. One of the seven Corporal Works of Mercy

The Seven Works of Mercy, 1504. Creator: Master of Alkmaar
The Seven Works of Mercy, 1504. Other Title(s): Panel of a polyptych with the seven Corporal Works of Mercy: feeding the hungry

Cape Helles. Gallipoli peninsula. Turkey
Cape Helles British Memorial. Gallipoli National Historic park. Eceabat. Gallipoli peninsula. Turkey

Design: Mrs. Holle, 1943. Creator: Anny Dollschein
Design: Mrs. Holle, 1943

Reproduction of an Exact Copy of the Icon "St. Nicholas the Wonderworker", 1885. From a collection of paintings, lithographs, sketches, studies, and drawings

Sita's marriage procession in a chariot, Prasanna Chennakeshava Temple, 1260 (granite carving)
DND111511 Sita's marriage procession in a chariot, Prasanna Chennakeshava Temple, 1260 (granite carving) by Indian School, (13th century); Somnathpur, Karnataka, India; Dinodia

The Parable of the Prodigal Son - The Prodigal Son returning Home (oil on canvas
711594 The Parable of the Prodigal Son - The Prodigal Son returning Home (oil on canvas) (see also 711591-3) by Janssens, Hieronymus (1624-93)

Illustration, La Chanson de Roland (The Song of Roland), Battle of Roncevaux (778). Charlemagne hears Rolands horn, calling for help, but they will arrive too late to save the hero. Date: 778

What shall we do next?
Ineke Mighorst

butterfly
Magdalena Russocka

stardust
Magdalena Russocka

Oliwia
Magdalena Russocka

Music cover, Glowing Embers by Evan Marsden, Narrative-Intermezzo, piano solo Date: 1924

Tapestry depicting the Annunciation and the Nativity, Tournai (wool)
2563669 Tapestry depicting the Annunciation and the Nativity, Tournai (wool) by Flemish School, (15th century); 479.8x444.5 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

His Only Friend (oil on canvas)
MAN443309 His Only Friend (oil on canvas) by Riviere, Briton (1840-1920); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Famille verte hong bowl, Qianlong Dynasty, c. 1785 (hard paste porcelain)
3123277 Famille verte hong bowl, Qianlong Dynasty, c.1785 (hard paste porcelain) by Chinese School (18th century); height: 15 diam: 36 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Famille verte hong bowl, Qianlong Dynasty, c. 1785 (hard paste porcelain)
3123272 Famille verte hong bowl, Qianlong Dynasty, c.1785 (hard paste porcelain) by Chinese School (18th century); height: 15 diam: 36 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Famille verte hong bowl, Qianlong Dynasty, c. 1785 (hard paste porcelain)
3123284 Famille verte hong bowl, Qianlong Dynasty, c.1785 (hard paste porcelain) by Chinese School (18th century); height: 15 diam: 36 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Cinderella, 1899 (oil on canvas)
3956686 Cinderella, 1899 (oil on canvas) by Prinsep, Valentine Cameron (1838-1904); 149.6x113.1 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: A scene from the fairy tale of Cinderella)

Interior, Famille verte hong bowl, Qianlong Dynasty, c. 1785 (hard paste porcelain)
3123285 Interior, Famille verte hong bowl, Qianlong Dynasty, c.1785 (hard paste porcelain) by Chinese School (18th century); height: 15 diam: 36 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

William Blake's Room, 1882 (oil on canvas)
5043056 William Blake's Room, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Shields, Frederic James (1833-1911); 30.5x39.5 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: A bedroom interior)

Famille verte hong bowl, Qianlong Dynasty, c. 1785 (hard paste porcelain)
3123271 Famille verte hong bowl, Qianlong Dynasty, c.1785 (hard paste porcelain) by Chinese School (18th century); height: 15 diam: 36 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Ravana, Quang Nam province, 7th-8th century AD (sandstone)
3930207 Ravana, Quang Nam province, 7th-8th century AD (sandstone) by Champa Civilisation, (2nd-17th century); Cham Museum, Danang, Vietnam; (add.info.: Ravana is depicted as Rakshasa)

(Two Court Ladies and Three Old Men), 1810s (colour woodblock print)
883247 (Two Court Ladies and Three Old Men), 1810s (colour woodblock print) by Uematsu Tōshū (fl.c.1790-1825); Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

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"Narrative: A Journey through Time and Imagination" Step into the enchanting world of narrative, where tales from different eras intertwine to captivate our hearts and minds. From the medieval epic "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" by William McLaren, we witness Sir Gawain's valiant quest for honor and his encounter with a mysterious green knight. In Dante Alighieri's poetic masterpiece, we find ourselves alongside the Italian poet as he gazes upon his beloved Beatrice, an ethereal muse who inspires him to explore love, spirituality, and redemption in "The Divine Comedy. " Transporting us back to Arthurian legend once more is McLaren's depiction of Odysseus' triumphant return to his faithful wife Penelope after years of trials in Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey. " Their reunion symbolizes enduring love amidst adversity. As we delve deeper into history, a reproduction of "The Creation" from the Sarajevo Haggadah reminds us of ancient religious narratives that shape our understanding of faith and humanity. The intricate details painted on this lithograph invite contemplation about our origins and purpose. Moving forward in time yet again, a tempera painting depicting priests within the Tabernacle evokes biblical stories that have shaped cultures across centuries. These narratives carry profound lessons about devotion, sacrifice, and divine guidance. Amidst these grand tales lies a tender moment captured by an artist in "Little girl at a window - No Walk Today. " This simple scene speaks volumes about childhood innocence and imagination—a narrative unfolding within every child's heart. Finally, Robinson Crusoe emerges from Daniel Defoe's iconic novel titled simply "The Life, " reminding us how individual they can inspire resilience against isolation. Crusoe navigates uncharted territories both physically and emotionally while teaching us valuable lessons about survival against all odds, and are not mere stories; they are windows into worlds both real and imagined.