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"Taking Leave: A Reflection on Farewells and Transitions" In the realm of departures

Background imageTaking Leave Collection: My Lord, I thank you for your entertainment, illustration from The Childrens Tennyson

My Lord, I thank you for your entertainment, illustration from The Childrens Tennyson
IL244703 My Lord, I thank you for your entertainment, illustration from The Childrens Tennyson: Stories in Prose and Verse from Alfred Lord Tennyson by May Byron, 1910 (colour litho) by Price

Background imageTaking Leave Collection: Louis XIV taking leave of James II (engraving)

Louis XIV taking leave of James II (engraving)
7192582 Louis XIV taking leave of James II (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis XIV taking leave of James II)

Background imageTaking Leave Collection: Charles 1st taking leave of his family (engraving)

Charles 1st taking leave of his family (engraving)
7192604 Charles 1st taking leave of his family (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles 1st taking leave of his family)

Background imageTaking Leave Collection: Count Charolois taking leave of his father, Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy (engraving)

Count Charolois taking leave of his father, Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy (engraving)
7192241 Count Charolois taking leave of his father, Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTaking Leave Collection: King Charles Taking Leave of his Children, c. 1721 (oil on canvas)

King Charles Taking Leave of his Children, c. 1721 (oil on canvas)
824239 King Charles Taking Leave of his Children, c.1721 (oil on canvas) by Raoux, Jean (1677-1734); 63.5x76.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: King Charles Taking Leave of his Children)

Background imageTaking Leave Collection: Paul Taking Leave of the Elders of Ephesus (engraving)

Paul Taking Leave of the Elders of Ephesus (engraving)
5200656 Paul Taking Leave of the Elders of Ephesus (engraving) by Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Julius (1794-1872) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paul Taking Leave of the Elders of Ephesus)

Background imageTaking Leave Collection: The Departure, 1850 (oil on canvas)

The Departure, 1850 (oil on canvas)
SRM40924 The Departure, 1850 (oil on canvas) by Chernyshev, Aleksei Filippovich (1824-63); State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; eState Russian Museum; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageTaking Leave Collection: Ms 493 fol. 87 The departure of Aeneas, from The Aeneid

Ms 493 fol. 87 The departure of Aeneas, from The Aeneid
XIR187869 Ms 493 fol.87 The departure of Aeneas, from The Aeneid by Virgil with a commentary by Servius, 1469 (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Dijon

Background imageTaking Leave Collection: Farewell Audience of French Ambassador Charles Gravier (1717-87), Comte de Vergennes

Farewell Audience of French Ambassador Charles Gravier (1717-87), Comte de Vergennes
CHT271765 Farewell Audience of French Ambassador Charles Gravier (1717-87), Comte de Vergennes, with the Sultan Mustafa III (1717-74) in Constantinople on 17th December 1768 (gouache on paper)

Background imageTaking Leave Collection: Taking leave of the populace (engraving)

Taking leave of the populace (engraving)
605029 Taking leave of the populace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taking leave of the populace - the Royal party on the balcony of Buckingham Palace)

Background imageTaking Leave Collection: Voluntary Sacrifice Reverend Hambroeck Taiwan

Voluntary Sacrifice Reverend Hambroeck Taiwan
The Voluntary Sacrifice of Reverend Hambroeck on Taiwan, 1662, The self-sacrifice of Pastor Hambroeck on Formosa (Taiwan), 24 May 1661, Left the Dutch entrenched in Fort Zeelandia

Background imageTaking Leave Collection: General Daendels Taking Leave Lieutenant-Colonel Krayenhoff General Daendels Taking Leave

General Daendels Taking Leave Lieutenant-Colonel Krayenhoff General Daendels Taking Leave
General Daendels Taking Leave of Lieutenant-Colonel Krayenhoff General Daendels Taking Leave of Lieutenant Colonel Krayenhoff, General Daendels says farewell to Lieutenant Colonel C.R.T

Background imageTaking Leave Collection: King Farouk birthday celebrations Jerusalem American Counsel

King Farouk birthday celebrations Jerusalem American Counsel
King Farouks birthday celebrations in Jerusalem. American Counsel General, Mr. Wadsworth, taking leave of the Egyptian Counsel General. 1940, Jerusalem

Background imageTaking Leave Collection: Arrival Palestine Mr Anthony Eden Final farewell

Arrival Palestine Mr Anthony Eden Final farewell
Arrival in Palestine of Mr. Anthony Eden. Final farewell Mr. Eden taking leave of His Excellency the High Commissioner at Lydda Airport (under shadow of airplanes wing). 1940, Israel, Lod

Background imageTaking Leave Collection: High Commisioners Coming departing Sir Arthur

High Commisioners Coming departing Sir Arthur
High Commisioners. Coming & departing Sir Arthur Wauchope the retiring High Commissioner arriving at the Railway Station Square for the ceremony of taking leave, March 1, 1938

Background imageTaking Leave Collection: The Departure of the Apostles, 1845 (oil on canvas)

The Departure of the Apostles, 1845 (oil on canvas)
XIR83504 The Departure of the Apostles, 1845 (oil on canvas) by Gleyre, Charles (1806-74); 197x294 cm; Musee Girodet, Montargis

Background imageTaking Leave Collection: The Prodigal Son in Modern Life: The Departure, 1880 (oil on canvas) (for sketch

The Prodigal Son in Modern Life: The Departure, 1880 (oil on canvas) (for sketch
XIR33783 The Prodigal Son in Modern Life: The Departure, 1880 (oil on canvas) (for sketch see 45476) by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902); 100x130 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nantes

Background imageTaking Leave Collection: Taking Leave of the Imperial Family, on Board the Hohenzollern, 1889 the German Emperor

Taking Leave of the Imperial Family, on Board the Hohenzollern, 1889 the German Emperor
TAKING LEAVE OF THE IMPERIAL FAMILY, ON BOARD THE HOHENZOLLERN, 1889 the German emperor and empress in Venice, Italy

Background imageTaking Leave Collection: Cavalry Captain Hendrik de Sandras Taking Leave from his Wife and Children

Cavalry Captain Hendrik de Sandras Taking Leave from his Wife and Children, Pieter van Anraedt, 1661

Background imageTaking Leave Collection: Christ Taking Leave of his Mother, Cornelis Engebrechtsz, c. 1515 - c. 1520

Christ Taking Leave of his Mother, Cornelis Engebrechtsz, c. 1515 - c. 1520

Background imageTaking Leave Collection: Third life of thirty years with soldier says goodbye to his wife and goes to war

Third life of thirty years with soldier says goodbye to his wife and goes to war, Henricus Wilhelmus Couwenberg, Gerard Edelinck, Charles Le Brun, 1830 - 1831


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"Taking Leave: A Reflection on Farewells and Transitions" In the realm of departures, a myriad of emotions intertwine as individuals bid adieu to their loved ones or relinquish their roles. From ancient tales to historical engravings, these poignant moments capture the essence of "taking leave. " As we delve into the past, we witness Louis XIV graciously taking his leave from James II in an engraving that echoes gratitude and camaraderie. The scene is reminiscent of Charles I's departure from his family, where love and sorrow intermingle on their faces, forever etched in time. Count Charolois bows respectfully before his father, Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy; a tender moment symbolizing succession and responsibility. Similarly, King Charles bids farewell to his children with a heavy heart portrayed vividly in oil on canvas. The biblical narrative unfolds as Paul takes leave of the Elders of Ephesus through an intricate engraving that captures both reverence and melancholy. Meanwhile, "The Departure, " depicted in vibrant strokes upon canvas by an unknown artist in 1850 encapsulates the bittersweet nature of parting ways. Delving further into literature's embrace lies Ms 493 fol. 87 depicting Aeneas' departure from Virgil's epic poem "The Aeneid. " This illustration transports us to ancient times when heroes embarked on arduous journeys leaving behind cherished memories. Farewell audiences hold great significance too; French Ambassador Charles Gravier bidding adieu amidst grandeur serves as a testament to diplomacy and international relations. In contrast, another engraving portrays common folk waving goodbye – ordinary lives intertwined with extraordinary moments. Yet among all farewells stands Reverend Hambroeck's voluntary sacrifice in Taiwan - a powerful reminder that sometimes departing means making profound sacrifices for one's beliefs.