Bended Knee Collection

The Angel Saint Francis in Prayer; Ange St. Francis en Priere, c. 1947-48 (oil on masonite)
824575 The Angel Saint Francis in Prayer; Ange St. Francis en Priere, c.1947-48 (oil on masonite) by Hyppolite, Hector (1889-1948); 95.6x71

The Death of Bhishma, Mortally Wounded by Arjunas Numerous Arrows, c
1196881 The Death of Bhishma, Mortally Wounded by Arjunas Numerous Arrows, c.1760-1770 (w/c on paper) by Indian School, (18th century)

Hunters in a Stable with a Groom, 1809 (oil on canvas)
990550 Hunters in a Stable with a Groom, 1809 (oil on canvas) by Weaver, Thomas (1774-1843); 68.6x89.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hunters in a Stable with a Groom. Thomas Weaver (1774-1843)

Meditation, c. 1942 (gouache on newsprint on board)
987589 Meditation, c.1942 (gouache on newsprint on board) by Ramos Martinez, Alfredo (1871-1946); 57.8x43 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Meditation; Meditacion)

Death of Freedom; Tod der Freiheit, 1929 (oil on canvas)
653502 Death of Freedom; Tod der Freiheit, 1929 (oil on canvas) by Filla, Emil (1882-1953); 89x116 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Freedom; Tod der Freiheit. Emil Filla (1882-1953)

Maricopa Woman at the Stream, 1907 (platinum print)
1197655 Maricopa Woman at the Stream, 1907 (platinum print) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; 39.8x29.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

The Piki Maker, Hopi, 1904 (orotone)
1197653 The Piki Maker, Hopi, 1904 (orotone) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; 25.4x20.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

Marketing the Tunny, Concarneau, (oil on canvas)
827252 Marketing the Tunny, Concarneau, (oil on canvas) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); 64.2x76.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Marketing the Tunny, Concarneau)

The Death of Hyacinth, 1920 (oil on canvas)
1769782 The Death of Hyacinth, 1920 (oil on canvas) by Morley, Harry (1881-1943); 95.4x109.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Death of Hyacinth. Harry Morley (1881-1943). Oil on canvas

Erotic Scene (Self-portrait); Erotische Szene (Selbstportrat), 1911 (pencil on paper)
1196324 Erotic Scene (Self-portrait); Erotische Szene (Selbstportrat), 1911 (pencil on paper) by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); 48x31.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

La Resa dei Conti, 1912 (oil on panel)
823457 La Resa dei Conti, 1912 (oil on panel) by Torre, Giulio Del (1856-1932); 34x45 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Resa dei Conti. Giulio Del Torre (1856-1932). Oil on panel

The Pieta, (oil on canvas)
827665 The Pieta, (oil on canvas) by Mansueti, Giovanni di Niccolo (fl.1485-1527); 37.2x42.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pieta. Giovanni di Niccolo Mansueti (active 1485-died 1527)

The Childhood of Saint Genevieve, 1874 (oil on canvas)
987347 The Childhood of Saint Genevieve, 1874 (oil on canvas) by Puvis de Chavannes, Pierre (1824-98); 52x102.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Pieta, c. 1542 (oil on canvas)
990353 The Pieta, c.1542 (oil on canvas) by Vasari, Giorgio (1511-74); 192x136 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pieta. Giorgio Vasari (1511-1574). Oil on panel

Corpus Domini (Altar of San Marco, Venice), 1929 (pastel on paper)
1196135 Corpus Domini (Altar of San Marco, Venice), 1929 (pastel on paper) by Giacometti, Augusto (1877-1947); 31x22.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Giacometti)

The Fisherman; Le Pecheur, (oil on canvas)
656055 The Fisherman; Le Pecheur, (oil on canvas) by Koyanagui Sei (1896-1948); 91.8x73 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fisherman; Le Pecheur. Sei Koyanagui (1896-1948). Oil on canvas

Nymphs Collecting Apples, (oil on canvas)
656949 Nymphs Collecting Apples, (oil on canvas) by Schwabe, Randolph (1885-1948); 122x244 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Nymphs Collecting Apples. Randolphe Schwabe (1885-1948). Oil on canvas

The Pentecost, c. 1661 / 1687 (manuscript on thick heavy yellow paper)
986208 The Pentecost, c.1661/1687 (manuscript on thick heavy yellow paper) by Hayrapet (fl.1615-c.80) (attr.to); 38x25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pentecost)

Selling his Wares (oil on canvas)
827218 Selling his Wares (oil on canvas) by Forti, Ettore (fl.c.1870-1910); 52.7x83.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Selling his Wares. Ettore Forti (1850-1940). Oil on canvas

A Cardinal sitting in judgement upon a Bishop, accused by two laymen, c. 1380 (paint and gold leaf on vellum)
986267 A Cardinal sitting in judgement upon a Bishop, accused by two laymen, c.1380 (paint and gold leaf on vellum) by Giacomo

Singing Lesson, (etching and aquatint, printed in colours)
1195028 Singing Lesson, (etching and aquatint, printed in colours) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 48.5x65 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Catching Tiddlers at Eastbury, Berkshire, (pencil and watercolour on card)
652081 Catching Tiddlers at Eastbury, Berkshire, (pencil and watercolour on card) by Stannard, Henry John Sylvester (1870-1951); 34.9x52.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Dancing figures on a terrace, 1911 (oil on canvas)
1194924 Dancing figures on a terrace, 1911 (oil on canvas) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); 36x23 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Aeneas and the Sibyl of Caumae, 1874-c. 1919 (w / c on vellum)
1195394 Aeneas and the Sibyl of Caumae, 1874-c.1919 (w/c on vellum) by English School, (19th century); 33.5x24 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

The Crucifixion (oil on panel)
990064 The Crucifixion (oil on panel) by Master of Imola (15th century); 39.4x31.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crucifixion. The Master of Imola (15th Century). Oil on panel

Burmese Lace Makers, 1908 (oil on canvas)
1199563 Burmese Lace Makers, 1908 (oil on canvas) by Hornel, Edward Atkinson (1864-1933); 76x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hornel)

Ring-a-Ring-a-Roses, 1909 (oil on canvas)
1772167 Ring-a-Ring-a-Roses, 1909 (oil on canvas) by Hornel, Edward Atkinson (1864-1933); 76.2x109.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ring-a-Ring-a-Roses. Ernest Atkinson Hornel (1864-1933)

Advertising poster for Michelin, c. 1925 (colour lithograph)
1198034 Advertising poster for Michelin, c. 1925 (colour lithograph) by Vincent, Rene (1871-1936); 162x119 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

The Holy Family, 16th century (oil on panel)
1197630 The Holy Family, 16th century (oil on panel) by Vasari, Giorgio (1511-74); 63.2x40.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

The Nativity with the Adoration of the Magi and Shepherds
1767243 The Nativity with the Adoration of the Magi and Shepherds, an Andean Landscape Beyond (oil and gold paint on canvas) by Peruvian School (18th century)

A needlework sofa seat finely worked in a tent stitch depicting the Adoration of the Magi
1767237 A needlework sofa seat finely worked in a tent stitch depicting the Adoration of the Magi, c.1730 (wool, silk) by English School

Washerwomen on the Banks of River Touques; Lavandieres sur un des bras de la Touques
1768208 Washerwomen on the Banks of River Touques; Lavandieres sur un des bras de la Touques, 1866 (oil on canvas) by Boudin

A Mullah and a Pupil, 18th century (gouache heightened with gold, on paper)
1196951 A Mullah and a Pupil, 18th century (gouache heightened with gold, on paper) by Mughal School (18th century); 24.5x26 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian, out of copyright

A Zand book cover painted with a central seated figure within an interior
1196844 A Zand book cover painted with a central seated figure within an interior, surrounded by floral sprays, mid 18th century (w/c & lacquer on cardboard) by Persian School

King Solomon and a Peri, c. 1570 (gouache with gold paint on paper)
1196793 King Solomon and a Peri, c. 1570 (gouache with gold paint on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 12x12 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

Dressing up the Doll, (oil on canvas)
989260 Dressing up the Doll, (oil on canvas) by Sain, Edouard Alexandre (1830-1910); 50.2x61.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dressing up the Doll. Edouard Alexandre Sain (1830-1910)

Harlequin and Colombine (oil on canvas)
988273 Harlequin and Colombine (oil on canvas) by Castellanos, Carlos Alberto (1881-1945); 86x112 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Harlequin and Colombine; Arlequin y Colombina)

David in Prayer, c. 1460 (paint on vellum)
986050 David in Prayer, c.1460 (paint on vellum) by Besancon School (15th century); 22x16. cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: David in Prayer (f.84)

Playing Field Hospital, (oil on paper laid on board)
650863 Playing Field Hospital, (oil on paper laid on board) by Hunt, William Morris (1824-79); 33.3x25.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Playing Field Hospital. William Morris Hunt (1824-1879)

The Nativity, with the Annunciation to the Shepherds in the Distance, (tempera on panel)
990265 The Nativity, with the Annunciation to the Shepherds in the Distance, (tempera on panel) by Benvenuto di Giovanni, (1436-c.1518); 56.5x40 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Nativity)

Christ presenting the Redeemed of the Old Testament to his Mother
990221 Christ presenting the Redeemed of the Old Testament to his Mother, (oil on gold ground-panel) by Master of Perea, (15th century); 106.7x84.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Virgin and the Immaculate Conception, c. 1665-75 (oil on canvas)
990216 The Virgin and the Immaculate Conception, c.1665-75 (oil on canvas) by Hoogstraten, Samuel van (1627-78); 67.6x53.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Miss Frances Warren, kneeling full-length in a wooded park
990204 Portrait of Miss Frances Warren, kneeling full-length in a wooded park, wearing a blue dress and holding a lamb, (oil on canvas) by Wright of Derby

The Last Judgement, c. 1525 (oil on panel)
990153 The Last Judgement, c.1525 (oil on panel) by Provost, Jan II (1465-1529); 108.5x92 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Last Judgement. Jan Provost II (1465-1529). Oil on panel

Christ nailed to the Cross with a Donor with his Arm in a Sling presented by a Priest
990126 Christ nailed to the Cross with a Donor with his Arm in a Sling presented by a Priest (tempera on panel) by Master of the Pavia Deposition (fl.1510)

A Summers Afternoon, (oil on canvas)
989975 A Summers Afternoon, (oil on canvas) by Miralles Galaup, Francesco (1848-1901); 60x49.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Summers Afternoon. Francesco Miralles y Galup (1848-1901)

Altar Boy Praying, c. 1865-1875 (oil on canvas)
989872 Altar Boy Praying, c.1865-1875 (oil on canvas) by Mancini, Antonio (1852-1930); 73.6x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Altar Boy Praying; Prevetariello in preghiera)

Adoration of the Magi, 1520s (illuminated manuscript on vellum)
985749 Adoration of the Magi, 1520s (illuminated manuscript on vellum) by Bening, Simon (c.1483-1561); 11.3-11.8x7.7-7.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Adoration of the Magi)

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"Bended Knee: A Multifaceted Expression of Humanity" From ancient mythological tales to modern-day portraits, the act of bending one's knee has been captured in various forms of art throughout history. In "The Death of Bhishma, " Arjuna's numerous arrows leave the great warrior mortally wounded, his body collapsing on bended knee as a symbol of his final moments. In stark contrast, "Meditation" portrays a serene figure seated with crossed legs and hands resting gently on bended knees, showcasing the power of inner reflection and tranquility. Similarly, "Maricopa Woman at the Stream" captures a moment frozen in time as she kneels by the water's edge, her bent knees conveying both grace and vulnerability. Moving into more intimate scenes, "Erotic Scene (Self-portrait)" explores sensuality through an artist's self-expression. The provocative image showcases a figure on bended knee engaging in an intimate encounter—a testament to human desire and passion. Shifting gears to historical events depicted through artistry, "Onslaught of the Tartars" depicts warriors charging forward with their horses while some enemies fall onto bended knees—an evocative portrayal of defeat amidst battle. Conversely, "Marketing the Tunny" presents fishermen hauling their catch ashore while others kneel down for prayer or gratitude—a striking juxtaposition between labor and spirituality. Religious devotion is also beautifully illustrated in works such as "A Devout Brother of the Order St Francis. " The painting showcases a humble monk kneeling before an altar with eyes closed—his posture reflecting reverence towards higher powers. Lastly, we have glimpses into everyday life like that seen in "Hunters in a Stable with a Groom. " Here we witness hunters preparing for their expedition; one man bends his knee while adjusting equipment—an ordinary yet captivating scene capturing human activity within its natural context. Whether it be depicting grand battles or quiet introspection, the act in art serves as a powerful symbol.