Hands Raised Collection

Jewish Pedagogical College and Agricultural School - General meeting, Minsk, 1922-1923. Creator: Unknown
Jewish Pedagogical College and Agricultural School - General meeting, Minsk, 1922-1923. In the center is the director, Comrade Frankfurt

Verdun; "Kamarade !", 1916 Creator: Francois Flameng. Verdun; "Kamarade
Verdun; "Kamarade !", 1916 From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII. La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916"

'The North Kilkenny Election--Mr. Parnell Mobbed Whist Leaving Castlecomer, 1890. Creator: Unknown
'The North Kilkenny Election--Mr. Parnell Mobbed Whist Leaving Castlecomer, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

Saint Joseph holding the infant Christ, who raises up his hands, an oval composit... ca. 1600-1660. Creator: Anon
Saint Joseph holding the infant Christ, who raises up his hands, an oval composition, after Reni, ca. 1600-1660

Thoth and the Chief Magician, 1925. Artist: Evelyn Paul
Thoth and the Chief Magician, 1925. Thoth was one of the Gods of Ancient Egypt. He was portrayed as a man with the head of either a baboon or, as here, an ibis

Young Girl Worshipping Beside Waterfall

Booby trap (b / w photo)
STC466110 Booby trap (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: traps and hidden bombs prove dangerous to our troops clearing the evacuated villages ;)

Portrait of Arthur Roessler, 1914 (etching & drypoint)
992653 Portrait of Arthur Roessler, 1914 (etching & drypoint) by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); 24x31.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A meeting of the Supreme Council (engraving)
3100765 A meeting of the Supreme Council (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A meeting of the Supreme Council)

Ancient Greek bronze statue of a boy praying (engraving)
5216647 Ancient Greek bronze statue of a boy praying (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greek bronze statue of a boy praying)

Open air class for girls in Lincolns Inn Fields (b / w photo)
3637672 Open air class for girls in Lincolns Inn Fields (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Open air class for girls in Lincolns Inn Fields)

Festival of Melqart, Ancient Carthage (chromolitho)
972238 Festival of Melqart, Ancient Carthage (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Festival of Melqart, Ancient Carthage)

Crystal Palace midfielder Geoff Thomas applauds the supporters after his sides 3-0 home win over Manchester United on the final day of the season at Selhurst Park. 11th May 1991

Jobs Despair, 1825. Creator: William Blake
Jobs Despair, 1825

Doyle, New York, American League, from the White Border series (T206) for the American Tobacco Company, 1909-11. Second baseman in Major League Baseball from 1907 to 1920

Caesar Possessing Himself of the Treasure in the Temple of Saturn, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Caesar Possessing Himself of the Treasure in the Temple of Saturn, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier

A Doll, 1923. Artist: Paul Klee
A Doll, 1923. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Portinari Altarpiece, central panel (detail of the angels to the right hand side), c
897963 Portinari Altarpiece, central panel (detail of the angels to the right hand side), c.1479 (oil on panel) by Goes, Hugo van der (c.1440-82); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

St Francis of Assisi, Italian priest and founder of the Franciscan order, 1493. St Francis (1182-1226) holding up his hands to show stigmata

Open air class in Lincolns Inn Fields, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

German soldiers surrendering near Vierzy, south of Soissons, 18 July 1918

Dancer at the Photographer, 1875. Artist: Edgar Degas
Dancer at the Photographer, 1875. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Pyxis with the martyrdom of St Menas of Alexandria, 6th century
Pyxis with the martyrdom of St Menas of Alexandria (285 ? c. 309). It was made in Egypt, and probably used as a reliquary

Stigmatisation of St Francis 1300. Artist: Giotto
Stigmatisation of St Francis 1300. St Francis of Assisi portrayed in a monks habit, tonsured, and with a golden halo, kneeling as he receives the stigmata, the wounds of Christ

Depiction of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fiery furnace, on an early Roman Christian sarcophagus from the Vatican Museums collection in Rome

Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada; Man Worshipping In Nature

Man With Arms Raised

Worship On A Beach

Corporate Worship

A Group Of People Raising Their Hands

A Woman With Hands Raised; Koh Lanta, Thailand

Girl With Arms Raised; Koh Lanta, Thailand

A Woman In Awe; Mount Machapuchare, Fishtail Mountain, Pokhara, Nepa

Man Worshipping Jesus

man curled up chair looks another man approaches
Artokoloro

Standing Male Figure Hands Raised 17th century
Artokoloro

Man with open arms, Jasper, Canada

Henry Brougham Esq MP, The Queens Attorney General, engraved by T. Wright, 1821
XJF294083 Henry Brougham Esq MP, The Queens Attorney General, engraved by T.Wright, 1821 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Wivell

Aloysius Gonzaga kneeling before an altar, Antonie Wierix (II), Anonymous, 1565 - before 1604

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"Hands Raised: A Multitude of Expressions and Meanings" In this captivating collection of images, we witness the power and significance behind hands raised in various contexts. From a young girl worshipping beside a majestic waterfall to Thoth and the Chief Magician engaging in mystical rituals, these depictions invite us into worlds where hands are raised as an act of reverence and connection. The black-and-white photograph of a booby trap reminds us that sometimes hands are raised not in celebration but out of desperation or fear. It serves as a stark reminder of the dangers lurking within our world. Moving through time, we encounter Arthur Roessler's portrait from 1914, etched with precision and capturing the essence of contemplation. Hands delicately poised, it speaks volumes about introspection and self-reflection. As we delve deeper into history, an engraving depicting The Mass of Saint Gregory transports us to the religious fervor of 1496. Here, hands are lifted towards heaven in prayerful devotion, illustrating faith's ability to unite communities across centuries. An ancient Greek bronze statue showcases a boy praying – his engraved form exuding innocence and vulnerability. This image evokes emotions ranging from tenderness to nostalgia as we reflect on timeless acts of supplication. A monochromatic photograph reveals an open-air class for girls in Lincolns Inn Fields; their eager faces illuminated by knowledge-seeking minds. With hands eagerly reaching for understanding, they embody the hopefulness inherent in education. The Festival of Melqart brings vibrant colors into play with its chromolithograph depiction set against Ancient Carthage's backdrop. Hands rise joyously amidst celebrations honoring deities - expressions filled with jubilation and gratitude for life's blessings. William Blake's "Jobs Despair" painting captures despair through clenched fists raised towards an unforgiving sky - symbolizing anguish born out of adversity while questioning divine justice itself.