Elixir Of Life Collection
"The Elixir of Life: A Journey through the Baths and Hammams of History" Step into the Tepidarium, as depicted by Alma-Tadema
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"The Elixir of Life: A Journey through the Baths and Hammams of History" Step into the Tepidarium, as depicted by Alma-Tadema, and immerse yourself in a world where time stands still. Feel the warmth envelop your body, transporting you to an era when indulgence was an art form. In Constantinople, a noble lady dons her Hammam shoes, symbolizing elegance and luxury. Vanmour captures her grace as she prepares for a ritual that transcends mere bathing - it is an experience that nourishes both body and soul. The Marine Bath House beckons us with its grandeur in 1907. Here, opulence meets relaxation as society's elite gather to rejuvenate amidst lavish surroundings. The Master of Anthony of Burgundy takes us back even further to ancient Rome, where bathhouses were not just places for cleansing but also for socializing and intellectual exchange. Venturing eastward, we find ourselves in a Russian bathhouse described by Charles de Les peuples de la Russie ou description des moeurs, and is here that traditions are preserved through steam-filled rooms and invigorating rituals passed down from generation to generation. John William Godward invites us into his painting "In the Tepidarium, " capturing the serenity found within these sacred spaces. As we witness Debat-Ponsan's massage scene from 1883, we understand how skilled hands can release tension and restore harmony within our bodies. Traveling back centuries ago with Harun al-Rashid inside a hammam manuscript from Nizami's Khamsa reveals how this cultural practice has endured across time and continents. Meanwhile, Vasnetsov transports us to early 1920s Moscow public baths - communal sanctuaries where people sought solace during tumultuous times. From Dalarna girls enjoying their bath in 1906 to Korneev's depiction of a Russian bathhouse in 1811, we witness the universality of this ancient tradition.