Knife Collection (page 7)

Still Life with Celery, 1865. Creator: Leon Bonvin
Still Life with Celery, 1865. On the tabletop partly covered by a white cloth, there are three heads of celery, some parsley, several garlic bulbs, and various utensils including a knife

Weapons used by the Malays of Perak, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Weapons used by the Malays of Perak, 1876. a.a.: Limbing Spear (of Penaga-wood) and Spear-head sheath; b.b.: Padang and Scabbard, used by Malay Rajahs; c.: Lading, for cutting wood

Young Boy Peeling a Pear, mid 19th century. Creator: Edouard Manet
Young Boy Peeling a Pear, mid 19th century

Seated woman with a knife and a potato, 1871. Creator: Cornelis Springer
Seated woman with a knife and a potato, 1871

Still Life with a Loaf of Bread, Oysters and a Flask, c17th century. Creator: Unknown
Still Life with a Loaf of Bread, Oysters and a Flask, c17th century

Two Women Cooking, 1562. Creator: Pieter Aertsen
Two Women Cooking, 1562

Sheep Butcher. Creator: Unknown
Sheep Butcher, Unknown date. Manner of David Teniers the Younger

Scene of Classical Sacrifice, 16th century. Creator: Giovanni Battista Zelotti
Scene of Classical Sacrifice, 16th century

The Knife Grinder, c1682. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
The Knife Grinder, c1682

The Hindu Goddess Kali, c.17th century. Creator: Unknown
The Hindu Goddess Kali, c.17th century

Saruwaka Shibaimachi The Theater District in Saruwaka (Cho); The Actor Ichikawa Ebizo V... 1863
Saruwaka Shibaimachi The Theater District in Saruwaka (Cho); The Actor Ichikawa Ebizo V in the Role of Hitotsuya no Baba The Old Woman of the Lonely House, 1863

Still Life with Basket of Apples, 1863. Creator: Leon Bonvin
Still Life with Basket of Apples, 1863

A Cook in a Red Apron in the Inn at Vaugirard, 1862. Creator: Leon Bonvin
A Cook in a Red Apron in the Inn at Vaugirard, 1862. A cook wearing a vermilion apron is chopping a large cabbage. Commonplace vegetables are strewn in front of her, including turnips, leeks

Still Life, Apples and Chestnuts, 1859. Creator: John F. Francis
Still Life, Apples and Chestnuts, 1859

The Navaja; Notes on Spain, 1875. Creator: Unknown
The Navaja; Notes on Spain, 1875.From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Duel with the Navaja; Notes on Spain, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Duel with the Navaja; Notes on Spain, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Still life, c.1644-c.1666. Creator: Jan Albertsz. Rotius
Still life, c.1644-c.1666

Still life with fruit, knife and pencil. 1779-1785. Creator: Jan Brandes
Still life with fruit, knife and pencil. 1779-1785. A lemon and probably a wild serikaja, a sugar apple or sweetsop (part 1, p. 55). Part of Jan Brandes sketchbook, dl. 1 (1808), p. 17

Still Life, 1860. Creator: J de Clercq
Still Life, 1860

The leaders of the cloth industry (Saainering) in Amsterdam, 1643. Creator: Dirck Dircksz. Santvoort
The leaders of the cloth industry (Saainering) in Amsterdam, 1643

Still Life with a Broken Glass, 1642. Creator: Willem Claesz Heda
Still Life with a Broken Glass, 1642

Portrait of Dr. P.J.H. Cuypers (1827-1921), 1885-1918. Creator: Thérèse Schwartze
Portrait of Dr. P.J.H. Cuypers (1827-1921), 1885-1918. Dutch architect

Ambonese dancing warrior in blue robe, c.1675-c.1725. Creator: Anon
Ambonese dancing warrior in blue robe, c.1675-c.1725. Kneeling warrior dressed in striped breeches, a red sash over his shoulder and a yellow headband

Still Life with a Salt, c.1640-c.1645. Creator: Pieter Claesz
Still Life with a Salt, c.1640-c.1645

Still Life with a Turkey Pie, 1627. Creator: Pieter Claesz
Still Life with a Turkey Pie, 1627

Still Life with Implements of the Hunt, 1670-1686. Creator: Johannes Leemans
Still Life with Implements of the Hunt, 1670-1686

The potato peeler, 1873. Creator: Albert Neuhuys
The potato peeler, 1873

Still Life with Artichoke, Fruit in Kraak Porcelain Ware, a Salt Cellar/Pepper Castor, c.1605-c.1615

The Arrest of Christ, c.1530-c.1550. Creator: Unknown
The Arrest of Christ, c.1530-c.1550

Peasant Family Singing, 1640-1677. Creator: Pieter Jacobsz. Duyfhuijsen
Peasant Family Singing, 1640-1677. Woman working while family members make music

Breakfast, 1640-1654. Creator: Karel Slabbaert
Breakfast, 1640-1654. Note lace-making equipment on chair at left

The Carbuncle, plate three from Zehn Blätter zu Hebels Alemannischen Gedichten, 1820. Creator: Sophie Reinhard
The Carbuncle, plate three from Zehn Blatter zu Hebels Alemannischen Gedichten, 1820. Ten leaves of Hebel's Alemannic poems

The Fish Market in Antwerp, 1827. Creator: Ignatius van Regemorter
The Fish Market in Antwerp, 1827

Death of Cato the Younger, 1647-1698. Creator: Johann Carl Loth
Death of Cato the Younger, 1647-1698

A Sleeping Saleswoman, 1644-1667. Creator: Gabriel Metsu
A Sleeping Saleswoman, 1644-1667

A Mother and her Child, 1794. Creator: Louis Bernard Coclers
A Mother and her Child, 1794

Poor Folk Drinking in a Tavern, c.1625-c.1630. Creator: Adriaen Brouwer
Poor Folk Drinking in a Tavern, c.1625-c.1630. Drinking scene: man with clay pipe sitting in a chair made from a barrel; another uses a chafing dish to light his pipe; woman - slightly the worse for

Becoming a Painter, 1825-1827. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Van Eycken
Becoming a Painter, 1825-1827. Woman wearing gold jewellery brings her son to be trained as a painter

Shrove Tuesday in the Country, c.1625. Creator: Adriaen van de Venne
Shrove Tuesday in the Country, c.1625

Peasant Fair, c.1665. Creator: David Teniers II
Peasant Fair, c.1665. Other Title(s): St George's Day Kermis. Country folk talking, eating and drinking, dancing to the bagpipes, falling over drunk (bottom left)

Fish Market, 1683. Creator: Cornelis Dusart
Fish Market, 1683

Kitchen Scene with the Parable of the Rich Man and Poor Lazarus, 1610-1620. Creator: Pieter Cornelisz. van Rijck
Kitchen Scene with the Parable of the Rich Man and Poor Lazarus, 1610-1620. (Lazarus is sitting on the floor near the door). Attributed to Pieter Cornelisz. van Rijck

The Egg Dance, 1552. Creator: Pieter Aertsen
The Egg Dance, 1552. Traditional Easter game in which eggs are laid on the floor and the participants must dance among them, damaging as few as possible

Man and Woman at a Meal, 1650-1660. Creator: Gabriel Metsu
Man and Woman at a Meal, 1650-1660

Ma greffe d'un cerisier sur un abricotier n'a pas pris... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Ma greffe d'un cerisier sur un abricotier n'a pas pris... 19th century. Man to wife: My graft from a cherry tree onto an apricot hasn't taken...strange

A Fishwife, 1875. Creator: Carl Bloch
A Fishwife, 1875

A Roman Cook´s Boy Sharpening a Knife, 1750. Creator: Jean Barbault
A Roman Cook´s Boy Sharpening a Knife, 1750

Saint Bartholomew, c. 1548. Creator: Lambert Suavius
Saint Bartholomew, c. 1548

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"Unveiling the Artistry: The Knife's Timeless Tale" Step into the world of history and art as we explore the diverse roles and symbolism of the humble knife. From bookbinding tools in 1875 to Diego Velazquez's captivating painting "Old Woman Cooking Eggs" in 1618, this versatile instrument has left its mark throughout time. In Harold Harvey's masterpiece "The Tea Table, " a knife silently awaits its turn amidst an intimate gathering, hinting at its significance in daily life. Meanwhile, Jacques Louis David immortalizes Jean-Paul Marat's tragic fate with his chilling portrayal of the fatal stabbing that occurred during the French Revolution. Lady Macbeth's infamous daggers come to mind, symbolizing ambition and guilt within Shakespearean tragedy. On a lighter note, an advertisement from 1945 showcases how knives played a vital role in promoting meat consumption during post-war times. Travel back to Delmonicos Restaurant in New York City circa 1902, where Joseph Byron captures bustling kitchen scenes complete with chefs skillfully wielding their trusty knives. Even on Christmas cards featuring owls and foxes carrying food, these creatures rely on knives for survival. Delving deeper into history, Francis Parsons' portrait of Cherokee chief Kanagagota reveals cultural significance as he holds a ceremonial knife close to his heart. Market reports depict English country squires carving beef with precision while knights of medieval Germany relied on their trusty blades for protection and honor. Lastly, William Hogarth's "Enraged Musician" portrays chaos erupting around a musician who wields his knife menacingly amidst discordant sounds—a reminder that even mundane objects can become instruments of frustration or aggression. From practicality to symbolism across various mediums throughout centuries, the knife remains an enduring tool that tells stories both grand and subtle—forever etching itself into our collective consciousness.