Shines Collection (#2)

How many centuries of change and chance Those gnarled gray trunks have sentineled, calm and still, Above the pool where slanting sunbeams glance, And the grave heron wets his tawny bill

Moses with the law in the company of two prophets, Johann Bussemacher, 1577-1627

Pilgrims climb to an upper town behind which the sun shines, Jan Luyken, Jan Rieuwertsz. 1683

Shoeshine
1877: A young independent shoeblack shines the boots of a city gent. Original Publication: From Street Life In London by John Thomson and Adolphe Smith - pub

Making Hay whilst the sun shines in Switzerland Date: circa 1904

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Sunlight that shines through the stained-glass windows creates this play of colours in the interior of the Cathedral in the city of Palma Date:

Louis D or Au Soleil, En Sanguine Engraving 1705, Louis Xiv Sitting Next To A Table, Head Resting On His Left Elbow Which Rests On His Left Knee; He Is Asleep

How many centuries of change and chance Those gnarled gray trunks have sentineled, calm and still, Above the pool where slanting sunbeams glance, And the grave heron wets his tawny bill

Fashionably Devout
Fashionably devout : the sun shines on two kneeling women inside a church. Date: 1930s

Sun shining through trees overhanging river, River Burn, Burnham Norton, Norfolk, England, june

Gamekeeper lamping Common Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) eggs, to check if fertile before being returned to incubator, England

Brocken spectre seen from hilltop, appears when sun shines from behind person who is looking down from ridge or peak into mist or fog, Jeffrey Hill, Longridge, Lancashire, England, january

Admiring jewellery in the sunshine
A woman examines her emerald jewellery in the sunlight, her partner looking on anxiously, hoping she will approve

Squalid interior of a London lodging house
The squalid interior of a decrepit London lodging house revealed by torchlight. People lie sleeping on the floor with minimal bedclothes while a man shines a torch light on someones face

German Hay 1570
Making hay in July while the sun shines

Rossini / Tell / Liebig 6
Act Four : the Swiss rebel against the Austrians, and Tell shoots Gessler. The storm abates, the sun shines, Tell rejoins his family, Switzerland is free at last !

Haymaking, France C1920
Barefoot & in sabots, French farmhands make hay while the sun shines. A little boy bearing a big jug brings a much needed drink to the workers

Veneration of the Magi
The Three Kings lay their gifts of gold, frankincence and myrrh, before Jesus while the Star of Bethlehem shines down

Down and Out
A homeless girl is found in the streets : a crowd gathers, a bobby shines his bull s- eye lantern

Journey of the Magi
THE NATIVITY The Magi and their entourage admire how brightly the Star shines even in broad daylight

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"Shines: Illuminating Moments from Hypnos, the God of Sleep, to Moonlit Churchyards" In the realm of dreams, Hypnos, the ancient Greek God of Sleep, casts his gentle spell as moonlight shines upon a peaceful slumber. Transporting us back in time to 1913, a couple finds solace in meditation amidst chaos and uncertainty - their inner light shines brightly. Thessaloniki's vibrant streets come alive with street traders and foreign military personnel; diversity shines through every interaction. Journeying further into history, we encounter a shoe-black from 1877 whose hard work and dedication make even worn-out shoes shine like new. As night falls on Sherman Avenue in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, twinkling lights illuminate the path ahead - a city that never sleeps but always shines. The ethereal beauty of a moonlit churchyard captivates our senses; shadows dance as moonbeams gently caress ancient tombstones. Amidst bustling crowds at an International Municipal Ball at Guildhall, sketches capture moments where elegance and grandeur shine brightest. Witnessing A Days Hawking at Dera Ghazi Khan in Punjaub India takes us on an enchanting journey where falcons soar high and adventure glimmers under the sun's radiant shine. Gustave Doré's powerful engraving brings Don Quixote's determination to life as he declares with unwavering conviction: "By the sun that shines. . " Girls and boys frolic joyfully under golden rays; innocence sparkles as they play together – laughter shining brighter than any color litho. From mythical gods to historical engravings and everyday scenes bathed in sunlight or moonbeams – these glimpses remind us that no matter how dark it may seem sometimes, there is always something or someone shining brightly, guiding us towards hope and inspiration.