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

Tottenham Hotspur manager Terry Venables with players Paul Gascoigne (left) and Gary Lineker holding mini FA Cup trophies. 26th April 1992

Field hockey players and positions

Mariachi crossing the street Beatles style, Mexico
Traditional Mariachi group crossing the street in Beatles style, Izamal, Yucatan, Mexico

Smithfield Meat Market
Meat porters shifting baskets, which have been unloaded from the early meat train to Smithfield Market, London, January 1870. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

The temple of Hathor and Nefertari (The Small Temple of Abu Simbel), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Abu Simbel, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Singers Elton John and Rod Stewart having bath at Watford football ground. Soccer mad Elton, just back from a tour of America, wants to be a director of Watford F.C

The Battle of Trafalgar, (oil on canvas)
824219 The Battle of Trafalgar, (oil on canvas) by English School, (19th century); 340.5x218.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Trafalgar. English School, 19th Century)

Pope Francis presides over Easter Holy Mass in St. Peters Square at the Vatican, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Search And Destroy
The second wave of combat helicopters of the 1st Air Cavalry Division fly over an RTO and his commander on an isolated landing zone during Operation Pershing

Scotland forever, by Elizabeth Southerden Thompson, oil on canvas, 1881
Elizabeth Southerden Thompson, Lady Butler (1846-1933), Scotland forever, 1881, oil on canvas

Man smashing cake on other mans face

Illustration, jazz band, six men wearing bow ties and waistcoats playing trumpet, trombone, drums, clarinet, banjo and double bass, front view

Illustration of four priests carrying the Ark of the Covenant and crossing the River Jordan

Santa Claus at the Beach
Santa relaxing on an Australian beach with his feet up

Bagpipe players with traditional Scottish uniform, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Revolutionary art, Museum of the Revolution, Havana, Cuba

Detail of some of the six thousand statues in the Army of Terracotta Warriors, 2000 years old, from the tomb of the First Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang, Xian, Shaanxi Province, China, Asia

Heart of Midlothian footballers celebrate with the Scottish Cup trophy after defeating Rangers in the final at Celtic Park. 16th May 1998

Pope Francis leaving on his Popemobile after his weekly general audience in St. Peters Square at the Vatican, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

First Parliamentary Labour (Socialist) Party gathered
The first Parliamentary Labour (Socialist) Party gathered on the terrace of the House of Commons, London, 1906

Cardinal Richelieu at the Siege of La Rochelle, 1628 (early 20th century). Armand Jean Duplessis, Duc de Richelieu (1585-1642), French prelate and statesman

Water polo players in swimming pool, referees on either side

Snooker player and table

Eclipse, a Dark Chestnut Racehorse held by a Groom, with a Jockey
652163 Eclipse, a Dark Chestnut Racehorse held by a Groom, with a Jockey, Possibly Jack Oakley, by the Rubbing Down House at Newmarket, 1770 (oil on canvas) by Stubbs

Pope Francis arrives for his weekly general audience in St. Peters Square at the Vatican, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Charles Dickens - The Signal Man
Vintage colour engraving of a scene from Charles Dickens The Signal-Man from the Christmas Stories. I took you for some one else yesterday evening. That troubles me. E. G. Dalziel

Illustration of Icarus and Daedalus

Milk Cart
A horse drawn milk cart

The Chess Game, 1896 (oil on panel)
989236 The Chess Game, 1896 (oil on panel) by Deutsch, Ludwig (1855-1935); 55x41.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chess Game. Ludwig Deutsch (1855-1935). Oil on panel. Signed and dated 1896

Fleming In Jamaica
British novelist Ian Fleming (1908 - 1964) on the beach near Goldeneye, his Jamaica home, 23rd February 1964. (Photo by Harry Benson/Express/Getty Images)

The Battle of San Romano, 1432 (c1435-1440). Artist: Paolo Uccello
The Battle of San Romano, 1432 (c1435-1440). The Battle of San Romano was fought between the armies of Siena and Florence

Three jockeys fighting to come in first, front view

Velodrome

Portrait of Andrew Carnegie seated in a library
Vintage American history photo of Andrew Carnegie seated in a library. By Frances Benjamin Johnston, April 1905

Athletic young man in shorts with ball lying on a stone floor

Ice-Bound Discovery
A dog team near the ice-bound British National Antarctic Expedition ship RRS Discovery, circa 1903. The expedition was led by Robert Falcon Scott and the third officer was Ernest Shackleton

Auc Coucett the Champion Monocyclist of the world, advertisement for unicycle
Posters, United States of America, 19th century. Auc Coucett the Champion Monocyclist of the world. Advertisment for the unicycle

Procession for Christian festival of Rameaux, Axoum (Axum) (Aksum), Tigre region, Ethiopia, Africa

Portrait of Chairman Mao, Gate of Heavenly Peace (Tiananmen), Tiananmen Square, Beijing, China, Asia

Chuck Wagon Race, Calgary Stampede, Alberta, Canada

Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence and Avondale
Vintage engraving of Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence and Avondale

Showjumper falling head-first off bucking horse

Quad, boat containing four scullers

Players on roller hockey rink

Illustration of Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzig climbing Mt. Everest wearing oxygen masks

Parable Of The Talents
An engraved depiction of The parable of the talents from the New Testament Book of Matthew 25:14-30, circa 1700

Second World War - Together, propaganda poster
Great Britain, 20th century, Second World War - Together. Propaganda poster

Austria, Vienna, Silhouette of composers Anton Bruckner and Richard Wagner
Silhouette of composers Anton Bruckner and Richard Wagner

Buddha statue (1790), Japanese Tea Gardens, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California, USA

Elephant painting with his trunk, Mae Sa Elephant Camp, Chiang Mai, Thailand, Asia

Novice monk praying at the feet of Giant Buddha statue, Wat Intharawihan (Wat In), Bangkok, Thailand, Asia

Statue of James Joyce, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland, Eire

Statue of Jesus Christ overlooking the city, Cuzco, Peru, South America

Hands, Za-Zen meditation, Elheiji (Eiheiji) Zen monastery, Japan, Asia

Elderly man playing a sitar by the Ganges (Ganga) River, Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh State, India

A Bedouin guide with his camel, overlooking the Pyramids of Giza, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Early morning street scene with classic American car, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Buddhist monks standing in front of Angkor Wat, Angkor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Asia

Cape Coast, Ghana, Africa

Charles I (chromolitho)
820904 Charles I (chromolitho) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles I (1600-1649). 1649)

Russian Revolution 1905 - 1906, The last of the riots in Moscow: Soldiers firing on rioters who had taken refuge in the Prokhorof factory, Presnenskaia District

Wham in Concert, Ice Rink, Witley Bay, England, Tuesday 4th December 1984. Andrew Ridgeley and George Michael

The Original Jumbo
Animal keeper Matthew Scott succeeds in persuading African Bush Elephant, Jumbo (1861 - 1885) to walk through his travelling crate outside the Elephant House at London Zoo, 20th February 1882

Changing of the Guard, Buckingham Palace, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Statue of Abraham Lincoln, Lincoln Memorial, Washington DC, USA

Seated Buddha statue, Wat Mahathat, Sukhothai, Thailand

Gibralter, Europe

Bet Medhane Alem (Saviour of the World), Lalibela, Ethiopia, Africa

Abu Simbel, Egypt, North Africa

Portrait of Che Guevara, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Rock climber attempts bouldering, and volcano in background, Conguillio National Park, Chile, South America

Kite surfing at Santa Maria on the island of Sal (Salt), Cape Verde Islands, Atlantic Ocean, Africa

Shaman mask, Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia (B. C. ), Canada, North America
Shaman mask, Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia (B.C.), Canada, North America

Nineteenth century courtroom scene
A man, smiling evilly, is being question by a lawyer in a Victorian courtroom. From Handley Cross; or, Mr. Jorrocksas Hunt.a by Rs Surtees and illustrated by John Leech

Man with trumpet from Mariachi group, Mexico
Traditional mexican Mariachi group in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico (MR)

Drag artist Ron Storme finds that a man has to do what a man has to do - no matter what he is wearing. 6th August 1970

Illustration of men working on construction site using cranes and cements mixers

Young smiling man wearing underwear standing in front of nostalgic wallpaper

Magician pulling rabbit out of hat
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: Hands of magician performing magic trick, pulling rabbit out of top hat. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Piano player
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: Mans hands playing piano in dim lighting. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Horse-riders going toward the Bois de Boulogne; Cavaliers se Rendant au Bois de Bologne
825256 Horse-riders going toward the Bois de Boulogne; Cavaliers se Rendant au Bois de Bologne, 1888 (gouache on board) by Toulouse-Lautrec

Charles 1st (engraving)
2791561 Charles 1st (engraving) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles 1st)

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"Captivating Moments: Celebrating the Essence of Masculinity" Singers Elton John and Rod Stewart embrace their playful side, indulging in a relaxing bath at Watford football ground. Pope Francis, an embodiment of grace and spirituality, presides over Easter Holy Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican. "Search And Destroy": A powerful reminder of men's resilience and determination to overcome challenges. Rembrandt's masterpiece, "The Return of the Prodigal Son, " captures the profound bond between a father and his wayward child. The Battle of Trafalgar immortalizes courageous men who fought valiantly for their beliefs on canvas. Elizabeth Southerden Thompson's oil painting, "Scotland Forever, " pays homage to Scottish warriors' unwavering loyalty and bravery. Bagpipe players donning traditional Scottish uniforms evoke a sense of pride in their cultural heritage through enchanting melodies. An illustration depicting four priests carrying the Ark of the Covenant across the River Jordan symbolizes faith-driven strength among men. Santa Claus takes an unconventional break from gift-giving duties as he enjoys some relaxation on a sunny beach - even legends need time off. Wham electrifies audiences during their concert at Witley Bay Ice Rink in 1984, showcasing male talent that captivates hearts worldwide. A light-hearted moment unfolds as one man playfully smashes cake onto another man's face - reminding us that laughter is essential for bonding among friends. Pope Francis bids farewell from his Popemobile after his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square – exemplifying humility amidst immense responsibility. In these diverse moments captured throughout history and contemporary times, we witness various facets of masculinity: vulnerability intertwined with strength; leadership blended with compassion; tradition fused with innovation; joy entwined with solemnity - all contributing to the rich tapestry of what it means to be a man.