Bowing Collection (page 7)

Christ in the Temple, c. 1505 (oil on panel)
694302 Christ in the Temple, c.1505 (oil on panel) by Schaufelein, Hans Leonard (c.1480-c.1539); 134.6x132.1 cm; Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear

The Family of Darius before Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) 1572 (slate)
BEN82519 The Family of Darius before Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) 1572 (slate) by Coppi, Jacopo (1523-91); Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria) Florence

Louis XIII at the chateau of Blois, 1874 (oil on canvas)
PWI83778 Louis XIII at the chateau of Blois, 1874 (oil on canvas) by Isabey, Louis Eugene Gabriel (1803-86); 60x90 cm; Louvre, Paris

Prince Charles farewell to the Infanta, illustration from Cassell
STC385326 Prince Charles farewell to the Infanta, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by Gow, Mary L

Edward receiving King John of France, illustration from Cassell
STC385262 Edward receiving King John of France, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

The Most Illustrious Signor Senesinos Landing in England, c. 1726 (engraving)
DEC418501 The Most Illustrious Signor Senesinos Landing in England, c.1726 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); 18.7x26 cm; Gerald Coke Handel Collection, Foundling Museum

Joseph and his Brothers (oil on canvas)
XIR417086 Joseph and his Brothers (oil on canvas) by Verdoel, Adriaen (c.1620-92); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nimes, France; (add.info.: Jospeh et ses Freres; ); Dutch, out of copyright

When dealing with the countrys children (colour litho)
STC434394 When dealing with the countrys children (colour litho) by Rochling, Carl (1855-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

The reconciliation between Pope Alexander III and Frederick Barbarossa
CTS404461 The reconciliation between Pope Alexander III and Frederick Barbarossa, in the presence of Doge Sebastiano Ziani (pen & brown ink with brown wash and heightening) by Porta Salviati

Holy Family and St. John the Baptist, after an original by Paris Bordone (oil on panel)
CRS225647 Holy Family and St.John the Baptist, after an original by Paris Bordone (oil on panel) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); Corsham Court, Wiltshire; Flemish, out of copyright

Washington taking leave of his Officers, December 4th 1783 (litho)
STC306808 Washington taking leave of his Officers, December 4th 1783 (litho) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Officers of the Austrian staff saluting the body of General Marceau after his death at Altenkirchen, Germany
973928 Officers of the Austrian staff saluting the body of General Marceau after his death at Altenkirchen, Germany, 1796 (chromolitho) by European School

Newly Published Perspective Picture: Urashima Entering the Dragon Palace
1109001 Newly Published Perspective Picture: Urashima Entering the Dragon Palace (colour woodblock print) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); 24.2x37.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Puzzled which to Choose!! Or the King of Tombuctoo offering one of his daughters in
MGS149613 Puzzled which to Choose!! Or the King of Tombuctoo offering one of his daughters in marriage to Capt.___. Anticipated result of a African Mission, published in 1821 by G

The Baptism of Christ, 19th century (w / c on paper)
AMO110219 The Baptism of Christ, 19th century (w/c on paper) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 73x60 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Sultan Suleyman I (1495-1566) arriving at the fortress of Bogurdelen
TPG178698 The Sultan Suleyman I (1495-1566) arriving at the fortress of Bogurdelen, from the Suleymanname (Mss Hazine. 1517 f.81r), 1558 (ink & gold leaf on vellum) by Ali Amir Beg (fl)

Paying Homage (engraving)
5224562 Paying Homage (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paying Homage. Illustration for The Sunday Picture Book No 2, Scripture Manners and Customs (SPCK)

Arai, 1840-42 (woodblock print)
6198480 Arai, 1840-42 (woodblock print) by Hiroshige, Ando or Utagawa (1797-1858); 17x22.5 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info)

The Monroe Sphinx, cartoon on the Monroe Doctrine, US foreign policy opposing European colonial expansion in
6000179 The Monroe Sphinx, cartoon on the Monroe Doctrine, US foreign policy opposing European colonial expansion in the Americas (litho) by English School

A Temple Service, Old Style (engraving)
1064204 A Temple Service, Old Style (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Temple Service, Old Style)

The King and Queen at the Imperial Theatre, the Authors of "The Crossways"bowing their Acknowledgments (litho)
1040843 The King and Queen at the Imperial Theatre, the Authors of " The Crossways" bowing their Acknowledgments (litho) by Paget

Minuet (colour litho)
3099082 Minuet (colour litho) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Minuet. Illustration from Le Figaro Illustre, 1903.); © Look and Learn

Grand reception of Kasongo, Chief of Urua (engraving)
967304 Grand reception of Kasongo, Chief of Urua (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grand reception of Kasongo, Chief of Urua)

Girl stenographer on roof with arms spread as if taking a bow, August 22
1078919 Girl stenographer on roof with arms spread as if taking a bow, August 22, 1914 (b/w photo) by Hassler, William Davis (1877-1921); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Louis de Pontis is introduced to Cardinal Richelieu, 17th Century (colour litho)
976042 Louis de Pontis is introduced to Cardinal Richelieu, 17th Century (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Diamond jubilee of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria (colour litho)
3096994 Diamond jubilee of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diamond jubilee of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria)

The School-room as it ought to be (litho)
779971 The School-room as it ought to be (litho) by Leech, John (1817-64); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Ambassade Francaise, a la Cour du Roi de Siam (engraving)
3629576 Ambassade Francaise, a la Cour du Roi de Siam (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ambassade Francaise, a la Cour du Roi de Siam)

Self-portrait, 1662 (oil on copper)
3545870 Self-portrait, 1662 (oil on copper) by Dujardin, Karel (1626-78); 28.5x22 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

Japanese manners (colour photo)
3106216 Japanese manners (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Japanese manners)

Pius X receives in the private library and in family form the Sacred College of Cardinals for his good wishes
2815609 Pius X receives in the private library and in family form the Sacred College of Cardinals for his good wishes (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Peaceful penetration in Tripolitania, notables of southern Fezzan who take note... (colour litho)
2815528 Peaceful penetration in Tripolitania, notables of southern Fezzan who take note... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

In St Petersburg (colour litho)
2795690 In St Petersburg (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In St Petersburg)

Hatter (engraving)
2801980 Hatter (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hatter. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

La Grande Priere (b / w photo)
2816087 La Grande Priere (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Grande Priere. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The beautiful ceremonies (colour litho)
2809008 The beautiful ceremonies (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The beautiful ceremonies)

A ritual in the open air, as in the early days of Christianity (colour litho)
2808860 A ritual in the open air, as in the early days of Christianity (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A ritual in the open air)

Le Directeur, Chefs, Sous-Chefs, Employes, Surnumeraires, etc
740216 Le Directeur, Chefs, Sous-Chefs, Employes, Surnumeraires, etc. allant complimenter une nouvelle Excellence, illustration from Moeurs Administratives, Dessinees D aprAs Nature by Henri Monnier

Voyage Du Capitaine J E Piton Aux Iles Bissagos (engraving)
2783048 Voyage Du Capitaine J E Piton Aux Iles Bissagos (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Voyage Du Capitaine J E Piton Aux Iles Bissagos)

The Long Room at Bagnigge Wells at the height of fashionable popularity in 1772 (coloured engraving)
611044 The Long Room at Bagnigge Wells at the height of fashionable popularity in 1772 (coloured engraving) by English School

The Return of Queen Guenevere and Sir Lancelot, illustration from King Arthur
IL352866 The Return of Queen Guenevere and Sir Lancelot, illustration from King Arthur (colour litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Long Gallery at Lanhydrock, Cornwall, 1600, from
STC425560 The Long Gallery at Lanhydrock, Cornwall, 1600, from Architecture of the Middle Ages, published 1838 (colour litho) by Nash

Thermistocles at the Persian court, illustration from Plutarch
STC412031 Thermistocles at the Persian court, illustration from Plutarchs Lives for Boys and Girls, retold by W.H. Weston, London c.1910 (colour litho) by Rainey

Mr Alexanders Levee in Kings Bench Prison, illustration from Cassell
STC393292 Mr Alexanders Levee in Kings Bench Prison, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

The Circus Performers, 1875 (oil on canvas)
493270 The Circus Performers, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Blum, Maurice (1832-1909); 130.2x96.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

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"Bowing: A Universal Gesture of Respect and Reverence" Bowing, a timeless act that transcends cultures and eras, symbolizes humility, honor, and deference. From the majestic courts of ancient Egypt to the refined traditions of Japan, it has been ingrained in our collective consciousness as an expression of respect. In history's annals, we find examples aplenty. The King of Kings himself would bow before no one but God, Charles and Flora McDonald bowed to their Scottish heritage with unwavering loyalty. In Egypt's sacred temples, old men knelt in prayerful bows before their deities. FATHER JOSEPH (1577-1638), known for his devout faith and selflessness, humbly bowed before his religious calling. In feudal Japan's rigid hierarchy, a Geisha Girl gracefully inclined herself in reverence towards a samurai warrior during New Year celebrations. Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLaren immortalized chivalry through its depiction of knights bowing before each other as a sign of mutual respect on the battlefield. Padua University Facade stood tall witness to countless scholars who paid homage with humble bows upon entering its hallowed halls. Even within sportsmanship lies this noble gesture; tennis players in the 1930s exemplified chivalry by courteously bowing after every match. Arthur Rackham's enchanting illustrations brought Cinderella alive as she curtsied with grace at her royal ball. The world of dance knows no bounds when it comes to expressing gratitude; ballerinas perfect their artistry while paying tribute through elegant bows at every class’s end. Queen Elizabeth II graced London firefighters with her presence—her regal nod acknowledging their bravery was akin to a profound bow from royalty itself. And finally, behold a pair of angels—a celestial duo whose angelic wings fluttered gently as they bent forward in unison—an ethereal bow to the divine.