Twosome Collection

Noli Me Tangere, c1514. Artist: Titian
Noli Me Tangere, c1514. Saint Mary Magdalene encounters Christ after his resurrection. From the National Gallery, London

Virgin and Child, 16th century. From the Benaki Museum, Athens, Greece

Leda and the Swan, 1550-1560. Artist: Jacopo Tintoretto
Leda and the Swan, 1550-1560. In Greek Mythology, Leda, the wife of Tyndareus, King of Sparta, was seduced by Zeus, who disguised himself as a swan. From the Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Italy

Virgin and Child icon, 1664. Artist: Emmanuel Tzanes
Virgin and Child icon, 1664. From the Byzantine Museum, Athens, Greece

Driving Home the Cows, 1881. Artist: Edward Mitchell Bannister
Driving Home the Cows, 1881. From the National Museum of American Art, USA

Jupiter Beguiled by Juno, 18th / early 19th century. Artist: James Barry
Jupiter Beguiled by Juno, 18th/early 19th century. From the Sheffield Art Gallery, Sheffield

The Departure, 19th / early 20th century. Artist: James Tissot
The Departure, 19th/early 20th century. From a private collection

The Native Village on the River, 1900. From a private collection

Dona Antonia Ifenarrietta and Her Son, 1631. Artist: Diego Velasquez
Dona Antonia Ifenarrietta and Her Son, 1631. From the Museo del Prado, Madrid

The Virgin and Child with Angels, 1512. Artist: Francesco dei Tatti
The Virgin and Child with Angels, 1512. From the Musee des Beaux-Arts de Nancy, France

Madonna and Child, c1510. Artist: Titian
Madonna and Child, c1510. From the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

Smoker in front of a Fire, 17th century. Artist: David Teniers II
Smoker in front of a Fire, 17th century

Virgin of Humility, 15th century. Artist: Giovanni di Paolo
Virgin of Humility, 15th century

Costume Moderne, 1910. Artist: Leon Bakst
Costume Moderne, 1910. Published in L Art Decoratif de Leon Bakst. (Paris, 1913). From a private collection

The Environs of London from Greenwich, c1620-1630. From the Museum of London

The fight against the Papacy and the Empire, 16th century. From the National Library of France, Paris

The Lovers, Chubei and Umegawa, late 18th / early 19th century. Artist: Kitagawa Utamaro
The Lovers, Chubei and Umegawa, late 18th/early 19th century. From the British Museum, London

Two Actors in a Play, 1700-1705. Torii School, Japan. From a private collection

Actors as Sumurai, 18th century. Artist: Shunsho
Actors as Sumurai, 18th century

Annunciation (detail), 1516-1517. Artist: Jean Bellegambe
Annunciation (detail), 1516-1517. From the Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg, Russia

Madonna and Child, late 14th / early 15th century. Artist: Taddeo di Bartolo
Madonna and Child, late 14th/early 15th century

Flirt, 1841. Artist: Miklos Barabas
Flirt, 1841. From the Musee des Beaux Arts, Budapest

The Haymakers, 1880. Artist: Jules Bastien-Lepage
The Haymakers, 1880. From the Musee d Orsay, Paris

Old Man Playing with Child, 1635-1640. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Old Man Playing with Child, 1635-1640. From the British Museum, London

The Prodigal Son in the Tavern (Rembrandt and Saskia), c1635. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The Prodigal Son in the Tavern (Rembrandt and Saskia), c1635. From the Dresden Gallery, Dresden, Germany

Christ and the Woman of Samaria, 1659. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Christ and the Woman of Samaria, 1659

The Countryside around Florence, Italy, late 18th / early 19th century. Artist: Francois-Xavier Fabre
The Countryside around Florence, Italy, late 18th/early 19th century. From the Musee Ingres, Montauban, France

Jacob Fights the Angel, 1660. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Jacob Fights the Angel, 1660. From the Gemaldegalerie, Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Tobit and Anna, 1626. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Tobit and Anna, 1626. From the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Allegory of France and Navarre, 1740. Artist: Francois Boucher
Allegory of France and Navarre, 1740. Cartoon for a tapestry, Palais de Justice, Rouen, France

Two studies of a young womans head, 1716-18. Artist: Jean-Antoine Watteau
Two studies of a young womans head, 1716-18. From the collection of the British Museum, London, United Kingdom

Virgin and Child with Saint Dominic and Saint Hyacinth, 1740-1750. Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Virgin and Child with Saint Dominic and Saint Hyacinth, 1740-1750. From the Art Institute of Chicago, Illinois, USA

Danae, 16th century. Artist: Titian
Danae, 16th century. From a private collection, New York, USA

The Virgin and Child, c1570-1576. Artist: Titian
The Virgin and Child, c1570-1576. From the National Gallery, London

Two women on a veteran motorcycle in the countryside circa 1940s

Two men on 1935 Velocette motorcycle
Two men on 1935 Velocette KSS 350cc motorcycle on country lane

Two young men on 1929 Royal Enfield motorcycle
Two young men on a 1929 Royal Enfield 250cc Two Stroke motorcycle in back garden circa 1930s

Couple on their 1919 Rudge motorcycle
Couple posed on their 1919 Rudge Multi 500 single motorcycle in the 1920s

South Africa, West Coast National Park, Ostriches at sunset near Atlantic coast (Struthio camelus)

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"Twosome: A Journey Through Art, History, and Adventure" Step into the world of art as we explore captivating twosomes throughout history. From Titian's masterpiece "Noli Me Tangere, " depicting a poignant encounter between Jesus and Mary Magdalene, to the serene beauty of the "Virgin and Child" painted in the 16th century. Jacopo Tintoretto's enigmatic portrayal of "Leda and the Swan" mesmerizes with its mythological allure, while Emmanuel Tzanes' intricate brushwork brings forth devotion in his iconic rendition of "Virgin and Child. " But our journey doesn't stop there; we shift gears towards thrilling adventures captured on canvas. Edward Mitchell Bannister's pastoral scene titled "Driving Home the Cows" transports us to a simpler time when nature embraced two souls traveling together. James Barry's dramatic depiction of Jupiter being beguiled by Juno reminds us that even divine beings can fall prey to love's enchantment. Meanwhile, James Tissot invites us to witness an emotional farewell in his evocative painting called "The Departure. " Leaving behind traditional art forms, we embark on exhilarating rides with daring duos astride roaring motorcycles. Whether it be two women fearlessly exploring new horizons or men relishing their freedom atop vintage bikes from different eras—these images capture the spirit of adventure. As our journey nears its end, we immerse ourselves in Diego Velasquez's portrait capturing maternal tenderness in "Dona Antonia Ifenarrietta and Her Son. " The bond between mother and child transcends time, reminding us that some they are eternal. Finally, we conclude our exploration with Albert Bierstadt's breathtaking landscape painting titled "The Native Village on the River. " Here lies a testament to unity as families gather along riverbanks—a reminder that twosomes often extend beyond just two individuals.