Knuckles Collection

English Prizefighters
A pair of bruisers slug it out with their bare fists while a genteel crowd watches the action

Holmes & Watson / 1893
THE FINAL PROBLEM Holmes shows Watson his bleeding knuckles, incurred in the fight against Moriartys evil network

Human Skeleton (engraving)
2802021 Human Skeleton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Human Skeleton. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb)

left wing
Adrian Vrican

By hand
robin handen. Robin Waslander

St. Jude Thaddaeus, from Christ, the Apostles and St. Paul with the Creed, ca. 1589

Infant Gorilla on all fours, walking forward, toes splayed, knuckles on floor, looking forward, side view

Knees versus knuckles - handshake
Should hands be clasped in prayer or clenched in aggression? A visual rumination on how hands can express peace, anger and reconciliation or friendship. Date: 19th century

Costume / Women 1816
A pale lilac redingote with long sleeves finishing over the knuckles. The ruffles at the neck of her gown fall over the collar. She wears a white shawl & a plumed hat. Date: 1815

George A. Hayes, Bare Knuckles, American, active c. 1870-1885, c. 1870-1885, oil on paperboard on wood panel

Hand ligaments and tendons, artwork
Hand bones and cartilage. Artwork of the bones and cartilage (white, ends of bones) of the hand and the wrist joint from the rear (dorsal) side

Arthritic hand and walking stick C015 / 8808
MODEL RELEASED. Arthritic hand and walking stick. Hand of an 82-year-old woman holding a walking stick. The joints are deformed by polyarthritis

Elderly woman and carer C015 / 8814
MODEL RELEASED. Elderly woman and carer. Woman caring for an 82-year-old woman who is using a walking stick. The joints of the elderly womans hands are deformed by polyarthritis

Elderly woman and carer C015 / 8815
MODEL RELEASED. Elderly woman and carer. Woman caring for an 82-year-old woman who is using a walking stick. The joints of the elderly womans hands are deformed by polyarthritis

Arthritic hand C015 / 8813
MODEL RELEASED. Arthritic hand. Hand of an 82-year-old woman resting on her leg. The joints are deformed by polyarthritis, a term for arthritis that has affected multiple joints

Elderly woman and carer C015 / 8819
MODEL RELEASED. Elderly woman and carer. Woman caring for an 82-year-old woman who is using a walking stick. The joints of the elderly womans hands are deformed by polyarthritis

Arthritic hand and walking stick C015 / 8809
MODEL RELEASED. Arthritic hand and walking stick. Hand of an 82-year-old woman holding a walking stick. The joints are deformed by polyarthritis

Knuckle replacement, X-ray C017 / 7971
Knuckle replacement. X-ray of the hand of a 41 year old male patient who has had two of the joints replaced between the hand bones (metacarpals) and the first finger bones (proximal phalanges)

Knuckle replacement, X-ray C017 / 7970
Knuckle replacement. X-ray of the hand of a 41 year old male patient who has had two of the joints replaced between the hand bones (metacarpals) and the first finger bones (proximal phalanges)

Wrist ligaments, artwork C013 / 4651
Wrist ligaments. Computer artwork of the bones of a human hand, showing the ligaments (white) holding together the bones of the wrist

Montane rainforest, Sri Lanka
Rock wall covered with moss in montane rainforest, The Knuckles, Sri Lanka

American and Scottish Scouts
An American and a Scottish Scout play the age old game of crack the other fellows knuckles, at the Boy Scout ranch in New Mexico

Hand bones and ligaments. Historical anatomical artwork of the bones (yellow) & ligaments (white) of the hand. Ligaments are bands of fibrous tissue that hold bones together at their joints

Rheumatoid arthritis mechanism, artwork
Rheumatoid arthritis mechanism. Artwork showing various aspects of rheumatoid arthritis, the inflammation of the joints due to attack by the bodys own immune system

Knuckle pain, conceptual artwork
Knuckle pain. Conceptual computer artwork showing pain (represented as the red areas) in the knuckles of a hand. The bones (white) of the hand are shown within an outline (blue)

Human finger, longitudinal section
Human finger. Light micrograph of a longitudinal section through a finger of a human infant. This shows the bones inside the finger (here, the 1st and 2nd phalanges)

Indian Boxing 1876
A particularly vicious form of boxing in India, where two men fight wearing spikes on their knuckles; the result is rather bloody

Overcoat 1810
Green overcoat with velvet revers, M-cut collar, turned back cuffs that cover the knuckles, fastening with buttons & tabs piped in gold & black hessian boots

Game / Kissing / France 1811
Men have adopted English country clothes & wear cut-away coats with roll collars, the women wear white cotton robes with sleeves that extend over the knuckles

Ladies of C15Th
Ermine lined gown with belt, gown with tight sleeves worn over the knuckles or turned back to form a cuff, sleeveless garment with side vent worn over a kirtle

Hop Pickers 1845
A young hop picker, though dallying with one companion, looks sympathetically at another who has either cut his finger, or is gnawing his knuckles with jealousy

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"Unveiling the Untold Story of Knuckles: From English Prizefighters to Prisoners of War" Step into the ring and travel back in time to 1893, where knuckles played a pivotal role in the world of English Prizefighters. Holmes & Watson witnessed countless battles fought with bare fists, showcasing the true power hidden within these unassuming joints. But it doesn't stop there - delve deeper into history and discover Colonel F. Carneiro de Campos, a brave prisoner of war who relied on his knuckles for survival. These hardened bones became his weapon against adversity, symbolizing resilience and determination. Intriguingly, an engraving depicting a human skeleton reveals the intricate beauty beneath our skin's surface. The delicate balance between ligaments and tendons showcases how every movement is orchestrated by hand - including the clenching of our mighty knuckles. A fascinating contrast arises when we explore St. Jude Thaddaeus' handshake; knees versus knuckles. This gesture embodies both strength and trust as two individuals connect through their hands - a universal language transcending time. Shifting gears to fashion, step into 1816 where women adorned themselves with exquisite costumes that accentuated their femininity while embracing left-wing ideologies. Even then, knuckles remained hidden yet ready to defend one's beliefs if necessary. Across continents, George A. Hayes emerged as an American legend known for his bare-knuckle fighting prowess. His skillful use of those very same joints captivated audiences worldwide while solidifying the legacy of this formidable appendage. Nature itself demonstrates its connection to us through infant gorillas walking forward on all fours with splayed toes and resting upon their sturdy knuckles - reminding us that even in evolution's grand design lies remnants of our own ancestry. Finally, let us marvel at artwork portraying hand ligaments and tendons; an intricate web connecting bone to muscle enabling dexterity beyond compare.