Talk Collection (#8)

Christ and the Samaritan woman, 1690-1710 (oil on canvas)
7352710 Christ and the Samaritan woman, 1690-1710 (oil on canvas) by Ferrari, Gregorio de (1644-1726); 187x262 cm; Museo Diocesano, Albenga

La Promenade a l'Arc de Triomphe, 1919 (oil on panel)
652600 La Promenade a l'Arc de Triomphe, 1919 (oil on panel) by Valtat, Louis (1869-1952); 39x47.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Promenade a l'Arc de Triomphe)

The visit, 1868, Silvestro Lega (painting)
7063018 The visit, 1868, Silvestro Lega (painting) by Lega, Silvestro (1826-95); Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio, Italy; (add.info.: The visit, 1868)

On the couch, 1885-1890 (oil on canvas)
7062551 On the couch, 1885-1890 (oil on canvas) by Zandomeneghi, Federigo (1841-1917); (add.info.: On the couch, 1885-1890, Federico Zandomeneghi, oil on canvas); Photo © Stefano Baldini

Night Cafe, 1906 (oil on canvas)
7350909 Night Cafe, 1906 (oil on canvas) by Torneman, Axel (1880-1925); Thiel Gallery, Stockholm, Sweden

The Tea Party, 1916 (oil on canvas)
984927 The Tea Party, 1916 (oil on canvas) by Dunn, Harvey T. (1884-1952); 76.8x97 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tea Party. Harvey T. Dunn (1884-1952). Oil on canvas. Dated 1916

American Soldiers Chatting to Young French Women, Cherbourg, 29th June, 1944 (b/w photo)
1741656 American Soldiers Chatting to Young French Women, Cherbourg, 29th June, 1944 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Cherbourg, Normandy, France, june 29)

Nova 2644 fol. 102v Two friends out for a walk together, from Tacuinum Sanitatis Codex Vindobonensis (vellum)
ALI418458 Nova 2644 fol.102v Two friends out for a walk together, from Tacuinum Sanitatis Codex Vindobonensis (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna

Parade of American Soldiers, Cherbourg, Normandy, France, July 14, 1944 (b/w photo)
1741657 Parade of American Soldiers, Cherbourg, Normandy, France, July 14, 1944 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Cherbourg, Normandy, France, july 14)

Fish market at Dieppe, from Allies in Art published c. 1925 (colour litho)
IL388160 Fish market at Dieppe, from Allies in Art published c.1925 (colour litho) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); Private Collection

Evening Conversation, 1910 (oil on canvas)
BAL153689 Evening Conversation, 1910 (oil on canvas) by Kalinitchenko, Jakoff Jakovlevitch (1869-1938); 68x51 cm; Art Museum of Ryasan

Women on the Quayside, Etaples, (oil on canvas)
657218 Women on the Quayside, Etaples, (oil on canvas) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); 26x36in cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Women on the Quayside, Etaples. William Lee Hankey (1869-1952)

The Women (oil on paper laid down on panel)
CH100788 The Women (oil on paper laid down on panel) by Valtat, Louis (1869-1952); 73.6x50.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

The Trojan War: Achilles Tent, c. 1470 (tapestry)
CUL4897201 The Trojan War: Achilles Tent, c.1470 (tapestry) by Master of Coetivy, (Henri de Vulcop) (fl.1450-75); (add.info.: The Trojan War: Achilles Tent. ca. 1470. Left detail)

Two Friends, 1918 (oil on board)
NUL118382 Two Friends, 1918 (oil on board) by Valtat, Louis (1869-1952); 34x36 cm; Private Collection

Casual Meeting, 1928 (oil on canvas)
1767764 Casual Meeting, 1928 (oil on canvas) by Miller, Kenneth Hayes (1876-1952); 51.4x61.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Casual Meeting. Kenneth Hayes Miller (1876-1952). Oil on canvas

Saint Francis Xavier in Dispute with the Emperor of Japan, 1702 (oil on canvas)
7332292 Saint Francis Xavier in Dispute with the Emperor of Japan, 1702 (oil on canvas) by Quellinus, Jan Erasmus (1634-1715); Sint Pieter, Ghent, Belgium; (add.info.: Sint-Pieterskerk)

Jesus and the Samaritan woman, 18th century, formerly in main altar, detail (oil on canvas)
7242833 Jesus and the Samaritan woman, 18th century, formerly in main altar, detail (oil on canvas) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Parochiekerk Sint-Pietersstoel, Moregem, Oost-Vlaanderen

Jesus and the Samaritan woman, 18th century, formerly in main altar (oil on canvas)
7242832 Jesus and the Samaritan woman, 18th century, formerly in main altar (oil on canvas) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Parochiekerk Sint-Pietersstoel, Moregem, Oost-Vlaanderen

The conference between Mary, Queen of Scots and John Knox at Holyrood Palace, 1561, 1875 (oil on canvas)
7333480 The conference between Mary, Queen of Scots and John Knox at Holyrood Palace, 1561, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Herdman, Robert (1829-88); 160.8x222 cm; Perth Museum & Art Gallery

An early telephone. From El Museo Popular published Madrid, 1887
693681 An early telephone. From El Museo Popular published Madrid, 1887 by Spanish School, (19th century)

Esau Selling his Birthright (oil on canvas)
7333470 Esau Selling his Birthright (oil on canvas) by Giordano, Luca (1634-1705); 190.5x165.1 (framed) cm; Perth Museum & Art Gallery, Scotland; (add.info.: Artist: Giordano, Luca (b.1634, d.1705)

The honesty of Saint Eliigius, 1662 (oil)
7333377 The honesty of Saint Eliigius, 1662 (oil) by Bernaerdt, Philippe (17th century) ; Sint-Eligiuskerk, Kruishoutem, Oost-Vlaanderen, Vlaanderen, Belgium; (add.info.: Kruishoutem)

Penitence Pilgrimage to the Holy Places from 25 April to 8 June 1882 (engraving)
7338402 Penitence Pilgrimage to the Holy Places from 25 April to 8 June 1882 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Penitence Pilgrimage to the Holy Places from 25 April to 8 June 1882 (engraving)
7338403 Penitence Pilgrimage to the Holy Places from 25 April to 8 June 1882 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

In the camp of the pilgrims in Nazareth. Anonymous, The Pilgrim, 10/6/1882 (print)
7338373 In the camp of the pilgrims in Nazareth. Anonymous, The Pilgrim, 10/6/1882 (print) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo © Caricadoc

The Lecture by Emile Verhaeren (oil on canvas)
LAF470973 The Lecture by Emile Verhaeren (oil on canvas) by Rysselberghe, Theo van (1862-1926); Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent

Locksmith (oil on canvas)
904693 Locksmith (oil on canvas) by Leleux, Armand Hubert Simon (1818-85); Musee d'Art Thomas Henry, Cherbourg, France; (add.info.: by Armand Leleux (1818-85))

The Goat Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308525 The Goat Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Chattering Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308367 The Chattering Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

In the garden
7305503 In the garden by Wergeland, Oscar Arnold (1844-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oscar Wergeland (1844-1910)); Photo © O. Vaering

Painting of the reimagined Queen's Megaron from the Palace of Minos at Knossos, 1971-2000 (paper)
7309954 Painting of the reimagined Queen's Megaron from the Palace of Minos at Knossos, 1971-2000 (paper) by Gillieron, Emile (1851-1924); 33.5x47.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Scandal-Giving Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308426 The Scandal-Giving Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Ear-Blowing Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308531 The Ear-Blowing Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Lying Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308482 The Lying Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Christ among the Doctors, 1622 (oil on canvas)
7305449 Christ among the Doctors, 1622 (oil on canvas) by Baburen van, Dirck (c.1595-1624); 189x210.5 cm; Nasjonalmuseet, Oslo, Norway; (add.info.: by Dirck Baburen (c.1595-1624))

Lakeside scene with seven figures, 1825 (graphite on paper)
7308276 Lakeside scene with seven figures, 1825 (graphite on paper) by German School, (19th century); 10.5x16.4 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

the conversation
Michael Allmaier

Theologians in a Discussion, 1888, History, digital reproduction of an original 19th-century original
7279700 Theologians in a Discussion, 1888, History, digital reproduction of an original 19th-century original by Unknown Artist

Columbus with his theories about the New World, from "Historia General de las Indias y Nuevo Mundo"
7294934 Columbus with his theories about the New World, from " Historia General de las Indias y Nuevo Mundo" by Gomara, Francisco Lopez de (1511-65); Biblioteca Universidad, Barcelona

Leonardo da Vinci painting The Last Supper, Leonardo da Vinci, 15 April 1452, 2 May 1519
7277861 Leonardo da Vinci painting The Last Supper, Leonardo da Vinci, 15 April 1452, 2 May 1519 by Brend amour, Richard (1831-1915); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hunters sitting in front of a farmhouse in the Alps, 1889, Bavaria, Germany
7278838 Hunters sitting in front of a farmhouse in the Alps, 1889, Bavaria, Germany by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Disputes Of Doctors, 1531 (engraving)
7272461 Disputes Of Doctors, 1531 (engraving) by Burgkmair, Hans (c.1473-1531); (add.info.: MEDICINE Medical that disputes in a table rotonda incisione of Hans Burgkmair for De Officiis di Guide)

Crossing scene from Telemark, 1869
7298937 Crossing scene from Telemark, 1869 by Dahl, Siegwald Johannes (1827-1902); 90x120 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Siegwald Dahl (1827-1902)); Photo © O. Vaering

The Garcia Fernandez physicist Pera Juan Perez and Martin Alonso Pinzon conversing in the chapter house of the era
7294945 The Garcia Fernandez physicist Pera Juan Perez and Martin Alonso Pinzon conversing in the chapter house of the era monastery of La Rabida (oil on canvas) by Bejarano

Rebuffed, young man has tried unsuccessfully to strike up a conversation with a young woman
7279049 Rebuffed, young man has tried unsuccessfully to strike up a conversation with a young woman by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rebuffed)

Scene a un poste d'enrolement de l'armee russe ou des hommes discutent, lisent, jouent de l'accordeon
FIA5370225 Scene a un poste d enrolement de l armee russe ou des hommes discutent, lisent, jouent de l accordeon. (At a recruiting station)

Conversation (Talk) - Oeuvre de Dmitri Semyonovich Stelletsky (1875-1947), gouache sur papier, 1911 - Art russe
FIA5338943 Conversation (Talk) - Oeuvre de Dmitri Semyonovich Stelletsky (1875-1947), gouache sur papier, 1911 - Art russe, 20e siecle, modernisme - State Regional I Pozhalostin Art Museum

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"Talk: A Powerful Force that Shapes History and Destinies" In the midst of chaos, a propaganda poster boldly declares, "Careless talk costs lives, " reminding us of the immense power our words hold. Just as old sea dogs exchange tales of treacherous waters and heroic conquests, our conversations can shape perceptions and influence actions. A heavy shire horse pulls an old hay rake, symbolizing the laborious process of communication. It reminds us that meaningful dialogue requires effort and intentionality to cultivate understanding and unity. Echoing through time, a WWII poster warns against careless talk's dire consequences. In Abu Simbel, Egypt, amidst the vastness of North Africa, whispers carried by desert winds have altered destinies throughout history. As gas lamps are lit for a dinner party in 1800s England, conversation becomes an art form - refined yet powerful. Nikolay Urvantsev's voice echoes across Soviet landscapes as he uncovers geological wonders hidden beneath Earth's surface. Tea-time in 1880s England evokes images of genteel discussions where ideas were exchanged over delicate china cups. Meanwhile, on a bridge at sunset in Aruba's Dutch Caribbean paradise, lovers engage in heartfelt exchanges that transcend language barriers. The ancient statue of Artemis stands tall as a testament to unspoken wisdom; sometimes silence speaks louder than any words ever could. Samuel Taylor Coleridge captures this essence beautifully in his Table-Talking masterpiece while Frederic Remington portrays diplomacy through The Parley painting. From wartime cautionary messages to intimate moments shared between individuals from different cultures or eras – talk is not merely idle chatter but rather an instrument capable of shaping societies and forging connections across time and space. Let us remember that every word we utter carries weight; it has the power to heal wounds or ignite conflicts – ultimately leaving an indelible mark on history itself.