Nail Collection (page 3)

The Entombment, ca. 1622. Creator: Giovanni Temini
The Entombment, ca. 1622

A Still-Life of Vegetables by a Wall, 1890 (oil on canvas)
658930 A Still-Life of Vegetables by a Wall, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Egger-Lienz, Albin (1868-1926); 81x110.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Still-Life of Vegetables by a Wall)

A Young Man in a Turban holding a Roemer: The Fingernail Test, (oil on canvas)
827789 A Young Man in a Turban holding a Roemer: The Fingernail Test, (oil on canvas) by Sweerts, Michael (1618-64); 74x60 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Young Man in a Turban holding a Roemer)

A Victorian New Year card of a boy and a girl nailing a New Year message to a tree, c
3603669 A Victorian New Year card of a boy and a girl nailing a New Year message to a tree, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

Going to Market under Difficulties, a Nail in the Shoe (engraving)
1038815 Going to Market under Difficulties, a Nail in the Shoe (engraving) by Barnes, Robert (1840-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: Going to Market under Difficulties, a Nail in the Shoe)

The Entombment of Christ (litho)
972478 The Entombment of Christ (litho) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Entombment of Christ)

Department of Aisne in northern France (chromolitho)
724678 Department of Aisne in northern France (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Department of Aisne in northern France)

Interieur d une clouterie (engraving)
2781389 Interieur d une clouterie (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interieur d une clouterie)

A German Fakir - man undergoing extreme accupuncture
A German Fakir - man undergoing extreme acupuncture through his neck and tongue - c.1920s

Comic postcard, Dog with horseshoe tied to tail - not so lucky! Date: 20th century

Trade Card for Paul Revere and Son, at their Bell and Cannon Foundry, c
1248907 Trade Card for Paul Revere and Son, at their Bell and Cannon Foundry, c.1800 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); 7.4x11.4 cm; Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, MA

Group of women, Ouled Nail Algeria, French flag flying
Group of women, Ouled Nail, Algeria, with French flag flying. Vintage 19th century photograph

The Deposition, 17th century (oil on canvas)
AMO100863 The Deposition, 17th century (oil on canvas) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641); 207x137 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Flemish, out of copyright

Historiated initial O depicting the Kiss of Judas and the Crucifixion, c
MMT215611 Historiated initial O depicting the Kiss of Judas and the Crucifixion, c.1370 (vellum) by Niccolo di Giacomo (14th century); Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris

The hands and feet (engraving)
5223912 The hands and feet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The hands and feet)

Manicure, 1923
During a busy day of shopping, a lady stops at Marshall and Snelgrove for a much-needed manicure. Date: 1923

The Isenheim Altarpiece, closed (detail of the left hand of Christ), c. 1512-16 (oil on panel)
898678 The Isenheim Altarpiece, closed (detail of the left hand of Christ), c.1512-16 (oil on panel) by Grunewald, Matthias (Mathis Nithart Gothart) (c.1480-1528); Musee d Unterlinden, Colmar

Trompe l oeil of a black grouse and finches
BAL82401 Trompe l oeil of a black grouse and finches by Biltius, Jacobus (1633-81); 86.5x45.5 cm; Johnny van Haeften Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

The Crucifixion with Saints, c. 1480-1500 (oil on panel) (detail of 85666)
BEN230574 The Crucifixion with Saints, c.1480-1500 (oil on panel) (detail of 85666) by Perugino, Pietro (c.1445-1523); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Craniological map of the head and the compression cap, caricature of phrenology
CHT164121 Craniological map of the head and the compression cap, caricature of phrenology (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Musee d Histoire de la Medecine, Paris

Power Figure (Nkisi Nkondi), early-mid-19th century (wood, metal, glass, fabric, fibre
2968782 Power Figure (Nkisi Nkondi), early-mid-19th century (wood, metal, glass, fabric, fibre, cowrie shell, bone, leather, gourd, & feather) by Congolese School

Siamese Actor, representing a Noble, with Nail-Cases (engraving)
2791380 Siamese Actor, representing a Noble, with Nail-Cases (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siamese Actor, representing a Noble, with Nail-Cases)

Chimp wearing a jacket (b / w photo)
3093820 Chimp wearing a jacket (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chimp wearing a jacket. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Man of Sorrows, c. 1560 (oil on panel)
2597517 Man of Sorrows, c.1560 (oil on panel) by Morales, Luis de (1500-86); 64.5x46.4 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Advertisement for Gala of London nail colour. Date: 1949

Santa Claus in his workshop on a Christmas postcard
Santa Claus making a sled in his workshop on a Christmas postcard. Date: circa 1900s

Plate 509. Shoeing a Horse, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950105 Plate 509. Shoeing a Horse, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 23.7x31.4 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Farrier (engraving)
2801971 Farrier (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Farrier. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

Jael and Sisera (coloured engraving)
2801067 Jael and Sisera (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jael and Sisera)

The State Tinkers, published by William Humphrey in 1780 (etching)
NCO191225 The State Tinkers, published by William Humphrey in 1780 (etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

A Hare and a Leg of Lamb, 1742 (oil on canvas)
499762 A Hare and a Leg of Lamb, 1742 (oil on canvas) by Oudry, Jean-Baptiste (1686-1755); 118x92.5 (framed) 98.2x73.5 (unframed) cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; John L

Sketches at the Inventions Exhibition (engraving)
1614173 Sketches at the Inventions Exhibition (engraving) by Courbould, Alfred (fl.1831-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Inventions Exhibition)

Resurrection of Christ and the Triumph Over Death and Devil, 1537 (oil on wood)
3959933 Resurrection of Christ and the Triumph Over Death and Devil, 1537 (oil on wood) by Cranach, Lucas (1472-1553) (school of); 64 x 57 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; German, out of copyright

Nail shapes (litho)
3632305 Nail shapes (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nail shapes. Illustration for The Art and Craft of Hairdressing edited by Gilbert A Foan (New Era)

Nails (litho)
3642514 Nails (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nails. Illustration for Everybodys Enquire Within (Amalgamated Press, c 1937).); © Look and Learn

Saints Michael and Engracia (tempera on gold ground panel)
739583 Saints Michael and Engracia (tempera on gold ground panel) by Abadia, Juan de la (fl.1493-1513); 148x98 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Spanish, out of copyright

The Wounded Man, from Das Buch der Cirugia published Strasbourg
STC214618 The Wounded Man, from Das Buch der Cirugia published Strasbourg, 1497 (litho) (b/w photo) by Brunschwig, Hieronymus (1450-c.1512); Private Collection; (add.info)

Crucifix (wood)
938051 Crucifix (wood) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564) (attr.to); Chiesa di San Rocco, Massa, Tuscany, Italy; eGiuliano Valsecchi; Italian, out of copyright

A Victorian Christmas card of a boy and a girl nailing a Christmas message to a tree, c
3603671 A Victorian Christmas card of a boy and a girl nailing a Christmas message to a tree, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

Two of the pillars (nails) before the Exchange (w / c on paper)
2831849 Two of the pillars (nails) before the Exchange (w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Still life with Notebook and Pipe, (oil on board)
650788 Still life with Notebook and Pipe, (oil on board) by Peto, John Frederick (1854-1907); 23.5x15.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Still life with Notebook and Pipe)

Clou de la vraie croix (engraving)
2814465 Clou de la vraie croix (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clou de la vraie croix. Illustration for Le Tour Du Monde (Hachette, 1867 1H)

Planting Nails for a Crop of Iron (engraving)
2781071 Planting Nails for a Crop of Iron (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Planting Nails for a Crop of Iron)

The Magdalen contemplating the Nails of the Passion (oil on canvas)
CH401835 The Magdalen contemplating the Nails of the Passion (oil on canvas) by Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) (1591-1666); 66x56 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian

Constructing a Bridge on Water, illustration from L Art de l Artillerie
XDT217871 Constructing a Bridge on Water, illustration from L Art de l Artillerie by Wolff de Senftenberg, late 16th century (pencil & w/c on paper) (b/w photo) by German School, (16th century); Min

Crucifixion from the Isenheim Altarpiece, detail of Christs right hand, c. 1512-16 (oil on panel)
XIR254900 Crucifixion from the Isenheim Altarpiece, detail of Christs right hand, c.1512-16 (oil on panel) by Grunewald, Matthias (Mathis Nithart Gothart) (c.1480-1528); Musee d Unterlinden, Colmar

Plate 508. Shoeing a Horse, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950104 Plate 508. Shoeing a Horse, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21.6x32.7 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

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"Nail: From Ostrich Legs to Crucifixion, a Journey through History and Culture" In Central America's vibrant Costa Rica, the art of hand manicure takes center stage. Skilled artisans delicately shape nails into works of art, transforming them into stunning extensions of beauty. But nails have always played diverse roles throughout history. From a simple case of nails and screws used for construction to their unexpected connection with chloroform experiments in the early days of scientific exploration. Did you know that even toilets had a role to play in the evolution care? In 1930, toilet manicures were all the rage as women sought innovative ways to pamper themselves. Traveling across continents, we find ourselves in Victoria, Gozo, Malta - where crucifixion became synonymous with nails. The haunting image reminds us of the sacrifices made throughout Europe's tumultuous past. On a lighter note, nail polish remover has become an essential tool for those seeking change or simply wanting a fresh start. It effortlessly wipes away layers of color and allows for endless possibilities. Venturing further eastward brings us face-to-face with the captivating Women of the Algerian Berber Ouled Nails Tribe. Their intricate nail designs tell stories passed down through generations - each stroke representing resilience and cultural heritage. Witnessing the Dance of the Ouled Nails in Southern Algeria is like stepping into another world altogether. This mesmerizing performance celebrates tradition while showcasing grace and elegance unique to North Africa. Looking back at history reveals fascinating glimpses into how nails shaped societies worldwide. An advert from 1913 showcases John Pound & Co cases - reminding us that even mundane objects can leave lasting impressions on our collective memory. Finally, let's not forget "The Village Blacksmith" immortalized by Richard Elmore's painting turned line engraving in 1862. A testament to human ingenuity and craftsmanship that continues to inspire awe today.