Posture Collection (page 4)

Interior of a Baroque Church, 1602. Creator: Bartholomeus van Bassen
Interior of a Baroque Church, 1602

Joshua Defeating Amalek. Creator: Pauwels Casteels
Joshua Defeating Amalek, Unknown date. After the people of Israel had fled from Egypt and arrived at a place called Rephidim they were attacked by the Amalekites (an ancient nomadic tribel)

The Infant Shakespeare Attended by Nature and the Passions, published 1799

Madonna and Child with the Infant St John and Angels. Creator: Lorenzo di Credi
Madonna and Child with the Infant St John and Angels, Unknown date

Portia, c.1660. Creator: Unknown
Portia, c.1660

Dancing Figurine, Roman Period (30 BCE-395 CE) or later. Creator: Unknown
Dancing Figurine, Roman Period (30 BCE-395 CE) or later

Feline Head Figurine, Roman Period (100-400 CE) or later. Creator: Unknown
Feline Head Figurine, Roman Period (100-400 CE) or later

Head and Torso of a Male, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (332 BCE-337 CE). Creator: Unknown
Head and Torso of a Male, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (332 BCE-337 CE)

Standing Osiris Statue, New Kingdom-Third Intermediate Period (1504-711 BCE) or modern. Creator: Unknown
Standing Osiris Statue, New Kingdom-Third Intermediate Period (1504-711 BCE) or modern

Nils Bielke, 1644-1716, 1690. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Nils Bielke, 1644-1716, 1690

Karl XII as a child, 1682-1718, King of Sweden, 1684. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Karl XII as a child, 1682-1718, King of Sweden, 1684

Karl XI, 1655-1697, King of Sweden, Palatine Count of Zweibrücken, 1685. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Karl XI, 1655-1697, King of Sweden, Palatine Count of Zweibrucken, 1685

Karl XI, 1655-1697, King of Sweden Palatine Count of Zweibrücken, c17th century. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Karl XI, 1655-1697, King of Sweden Palatine Count of Zweibrucken, c17th century

Karl Vilhelm, 1679-1738, Margrave of Baden-Durlach, c17th century. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Karl Vilhelm, 1679-1738, Margrave of Baden-Durlach, c17th century

Karl XII, 1682-1718, King of Sweden, his Sisters Hedvig Sofia, 1681-1708, c17th century
Karl XII, 1682-1718, King of Sweden, his Sisters Hedvig Sofia, 1681-1708, Princess of Sweden, Duchess of Holstein-Gottorp and Ulrika Eleonora the Younger, 1688-1741, Queen of Sweden, c17th century

Torso or Upper Body with Hand to Mouth, Late Period (724-333 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Torso or Upper Body with Hand to Mouth, Late Period (724-333 BCE)

Kneeling Figure of the Priest Pa-Di-Bastet, Late Period (711-332 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Kneeling Figure of the Priest Pa-Di-Bastet, Late Period (711-332 BCE)

Saint Jerome in the Wilderness, 1475-1480. Creator: Bernardino Pinturicchio
Saint Jerome in the Wilderness, 1475-1480. Saint Jerome (ca. 347-420), one of the four Latin Fathers of the Church (along with Saints Augustine, Ambrose, and Gregory the Great)

Scene of Trappers and Indians, before 1842. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Scene of Trappers and Indians, before 1842. In the foreground, the woman is "cording a bale of dried meat, " while in the background, Captain William Drummond Stewart

Man in a Clown Suit, 1852-1866. Creator: Paul Gavarni
Man in a Clown Suit, 1852-1866

Old Woman, 1852-1866. Creator: Paul Gavarni
Old Woman, 1852-1866

Sailor, 1855-1857. Creator: Paul Gavarni
Sailor, 1855-1857. A lone sailor is depicted against a rocky outcrop, looking a little awkward off shipboard in his distinctive clothes

Peasant, 1852-1866. Creator: Paul Gavarni
Peasant, 1852-1866

The Porter, 1852-1866. Creator: Paul Gavarni
The Porter, 1852-1866

Old Man in a White Coat, 1855-1857. Creator: Paul Gavarni
Old Man in a White Coat, 1855-1857

The Sacrifice of Abel. Study. Creator: Charles Mellin
The Sacrifice of Abel. Study, Unknown date

Per Kalling, 1700-1795, 1729. Creator: Lorens Pasch the Elder
Per Kalling, 1700-1795, 1729

Three Men, One Pulling a Bell, 1845. Creator: Paul Gavarni
Three Men, One Pulling a Bell, 1845

Two Peasants, 1855-1857. Creator: Paul Gavarni
Two Peasants, 1855-1857

Peasant Girl, 1859-1865. Creator: Paul Gavarni
Peasant Girl, 1859-1865

Small Talk (De la tribu des Badinguet), 1861-1862. Creator: Paul Gavarni
Small Talk (De la tribu des Badinguet), 1861-1862

À quinze ans, moi, j'etais pas core formée, c1855. Creator: Paul Gavarni
A quinze ans, moi, j'etais pas core formee, c1855

Gabriel Ravel as Simon, 1855-1859. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Gabriel Ravel as Simon, 1855-1859

A Dandy, c1859. Creator: John McLenan
A Dandy, c1859

The Adoration of the Shepherds, c1550 (?). Creator: Cremona
The Adoration of the Shepherds, c1550 (?)

Two Boys in a Landscape, 1650-1655. Creator: Herman Mijnerts Doncker
Two Boys in a Landscape, 1650-1655. The body language of the older boy with his hand on hip is more assertive than that of the younger one, surely his little brother

Intoxicated Man and Boy, c1859. Creator: Paul Gavarni
Intoxicated Man and Boy, c1859

The Geisha Umekichi Imploring Nakajima Seibi to Part from Her and Return to His Studies, 1875. Series: The Postal News, No. 463

Book of Hours, 1300-1400. Creator: Unknown
Book of Hours, 1300-1400. Men and women kneeling with hands raised in supplication

Book of Hours, early 16th century. Creator: Jean Pichore
Book of Hours, early 16th century. Crucifixion scene. Jean Pichore, to whom this work is attributed, was one of many versatile artists who did not see the print revolution as a threat to their work

Joseph and Mary with the infant Jesus, late 15th century. Creators: Jean Poyet, Workshop of Jean Poyer
Joseph and Mary with the infant Jesus, late 15th century. Illustration from a Book of Hours

Costumes de Différents Pays, Homme Mordwine, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Homme Mordwine, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Homme Toungouse, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Homme Toungouse, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Femme Tattare d'Astragan, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Femme Tattare d'Astragan, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Kabardinien, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Kabardinien, c1797

Papal Confession before a pope, 1400-1404. Creator: Unknown
Papal Confession before a pope, 1400-1404. Page from "Tafel van den Kersten Ghelove" (Handbook of the Christian Faith) by Dutch Dominican theologian Dirc van Delf

Costumes de Différents Pays, Persan, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Persan, c1797

Mother and Child in Prayer, 19th century. Creator: Eugene Francois Fines
Mother and Child in Prayer, 19th century

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"Posture: A Window into History, Art, and Health" In the realm of art, it has long been a subject of fascination. From Nicolas Poussin's masterpiece "Et in Arcadia ego" to Francisco Goya's provocative "The Naked Maja, " artists have captured the grace and power that lies within a person's stance. Even outside the world of art, posture holds immense significance. Just take a look at Charles Darwin, whose caricature in Vanity Fair depicts him with his characteristic hunched back—a physical manifestation of his tireless pursuit of knowledge. But it is not only historical figures who are affected by posture; even ballet dancers undergo rigorous training to perfect their form. The discipline and elegance they display on stage is a testament to the importance of maintaining proper alignment. In John Pettie's painting "Two Strings To Her Bow, " we see a woman standing tall and confident—her upright posture symbolizing her strength and independence in Victorian society. Similarly, Peter Lely's portrait of Sir John Nicholas exudes authority through his commanding pose. It also plays a role in health and well-being. In George Romney's depiction of Lady Hamilton as the Goddess of Health, her statuesque figure represents vitality and balance—an embodiment of good posture contributing to overall wellness. During times of adversity, like Winston Churchill contemplating the ruins after the bombing during World War II, one can't help but notice how he maintains an unwavering stance amidst chaos—a reminder that even in turmoil, our they are reflect resilience. Beyond these artistic representations lie real-life examples: soldiers marching proudly with impeccable postures as seen in JE Bruton’s photograph capturing The Cape Town Highlanders' unity; or everyday individuals stretching their bodies towards flexibility and release from tension as depicted by an anonymous photographer’s image. Whether portrayed on canvas or witnessed firsthand through photographs or personal experiences, these glimpses into history remind us that our postures convey more than just physicality.