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Disbelief Collection

In a world filled with wonders and mysteries, disbelief often becomes our shield against the unknown, and is a universal language that transcends species and time

Background imageDisbelief Collection: Portrait of a young Little Owl (Athene noctua)

Portrait of a young Little Owl (Athene noctua)

Background imageDisbelief Collection: Caricature of Tsar Alexander 1st of Russia in his Privy Council

Caricature of Tsar Alexander 1st of Russia in his Privy Council: solicited by the Queen of Prussia for defeat
1753681 Caricature of Tsar Alexander 1st of Russia in his Privy Council: solicited by the Queen of Prussia for defeat, collezione Colored etching BNF engraving; Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageDisbelief Collection: There was an Old Person of Barnes, whose Garments were covered with Darns (coloured engraving)

There was an Old Person of Barnes, whose Garments were covered with Darns (coloured engraving)
8634392 There was an Old Person of Barnes, whose Garments were covered with Darns (coloured engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDisbelief Collection: Popular Superstitions: Crossing a knife and fork (colour litho)

Popular Superstitions: Crossing a knife and fork (colour litho)
8668721 Popular Superstitions: Crossing a knife and fork (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crossing a knife and fork)

Background imageDisbelief Collection: Khan Krum of Bulgaria (litho)

Khan Krum of Bulgaria (litho)
8661298 Khan Krum of Bulgaria (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Khan Krum of Bulgaria)

Background imageDisbelief Collection: Gondophares receives a Letter from St Thomas (litho)

Gondophares receives a Letter from St Thomas (litho)
8661015 Gondophares receives a Letter from St Thomas (litho) by Almond, William Douglas (1866-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gondophares receives a Letter from St Thomas)

Background imageDisbelief Collection: The Loyal Wife Koto Recognizes Her Long-Lost Husband as a Rickshaw Driver, published in 1875

The Loyal Wife Koto Recognizes Her Long-Lost Husband as a Rickshaw Driver, published in 1875. Series: The Postal News, no. 621

Background imageDisbelief Collection: Johann Konrad Varnbüler, c17th century. Creator: Anon

Johann Konrad Varnbüler, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Johann Konrad Varnbuler, c17th century

Background imageDisbelief Collection: Bombardment of Vadelaincourt Hospital; The barracks were bombed on August 20, ... 1917

Bombardment of Vadelaincourt Hospital; The barracks were bombed on August 20, ... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Bombardment of Vadelaincourt Hospital; The barracks were bombed on August 20, in violation of the sign of the Red Cross painted on the roofs; we still see one on the right, 1917

Background imageDisbelief Collection: Sugihara Mino Astonished That Her Flower Arrangement Is Bearing Fruit, 1875

Sugihara Mino Astonished That Her Flower Arrangement Is Bearing Fruit, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Sugihara Mino Astonished That Her Flower Arrangement Is Bearing Fruit, 1875. From The Postal News, no. 449

Background imageDisbelief Collection: Inept Dilettante, between circa 1863 and circa 1866. Creator: Kawanabe Kyosai

Inept Dilettante, between circa 1863 and circa 1866. Creator: Kawanabe Kyosai
Inept Dilettante, between circa 1863 and circa 1866

Background imageDisbelief Collection: The Incredulity of Thomas, c.1622. Creator: Hendrick ter Brugghen

The Incredulity of Thomas, c.1622. Creator: Hendrick ter Brugghen
The Incredulity of Thomas, c.1622

Background imageDisbelief Collection: The Incredulity of St Thomas, c.1626-c.1630. Creator: Wouter Crabeth II

The Incredulity of St Thomas, c.1626-c.1630. Creator: Wouter Crabeth II
The Incredulity of St Thomas, c.1626-c.1630. Other Title(s): Doubting Thomas

Background imageDisbelief Collection: Mitchell, John Purroy, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Mitchell, John Purroy, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mitchell, John Purroy, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1913

Background imageDisbelief Collection: Sykes, Gladys, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Sykes, Gladys, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Sykes, Gladys, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916

Background imageDisbelief Collection: Sinsheimer, H. Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Apr. 20. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Sinsheimer, H. Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Apr. 20. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Sinsheimer, H. Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Apr. 20

Background imageDisbelief Collection: Poor, M. Miss, portrait photograph, 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Poor, M. Miss, portrait photograph, 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Poor, M. Miss, portrait photograph, 1913

Background imageDisbelief Collection: Phillips, Charlotte, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Phillips, Charlotte, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Phillips, Charlotte, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916

Background imageDisbelief Collection: Palmer, May, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Palmer, May, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Palmer, May, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916

Background imageDisbelief Collection: Kelly, Madeleine, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 May 15. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Kelly, Madeleine, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 May 15. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Kelly, Madeleine, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 May 15

Background imageDisbelief Collection: Moore, Dulcie, Miss, portrait photograph, between 1916 and 1918. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Moore, Dulcie, Miss, portrait photograph, between 1916 and 1918. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Moore, Dulcie, Miss, portrait photograph, between 1916 and 1918

Background imageDisbelief Collection: Resurection of Christ (banner of the brotherhood of Saint-Sépulcre), between 1701 and 1800

Resurection of Christ (banner of the brotherhood of Saint-Sépulcre), between 1701 and 1800. Creator: Unknown
Resurection of Christ (banner of the brotherhood of Saint-Sepulcre), between 1701 and 1800

Background imageDisbelief Collection: Elizabeth Duncan dancers and children, 1916 Creator: Arnold Genthe

Elizabeth Duncan dancers and children, 1916 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Elizabeth Duncan dancers and children, 1916

Background imageDisbelief Collection: Cleopatra's Banquet, between 1742 and 1743. Creator: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

Cleopatra's Banquet, between 1742 and 1743. Creator: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Cleopatra's Banquet, between 1742 and 1743

Background imageDisbelief Collection: Away!, plate seven from Othello, 1844. Creator: Theodore Chasseriau

Away!, plate seven from Othello, 1844. Creator: Theodore Chasseriau
Away!, plate seven from Othello, 1844

Background imageDisbelief Collection: Away!, plate seven from Othello, 1844. Creator: Theodore Chasseriau

Away!, plate seven from Othello, 1844. Creator: Theodore Chasseriau
Away!, plate seven from Othello, 1844

Background imageDisbelief Collection: Away!, plate seven from Othello, 1844. Creator: Theodore Chasseriau

Away!, plate seven from Othello, 1844. Creator: Theodore Chasseriau
Away!, plate seven from Othello, 1844

Background imageDisbelief Collection: Tabby cat covering eyes with paws

Tabby cat covering eyes with paws Date: 15-08-2021

Background imageDisbelief Collection: White-faced black-and-white Border Collie puppy

White-faced black-and-white Border Collie puppy

Background imageDisbelief Collection: Bad News, The Parting, 1872 (oil on canvas)

Bad News, The Parting, 1872 (oil on canvas)
NGW184274 Bad News, The Parting, 1872 (oil on canvas) by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902); National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Background imageDisbelief Collection: George Harrison and John Lennon of The Beatles talking to the press

George Harrison and John Lennon of The Beatles talking to the press and media at Bangor following the news of the death of their manager Brian Epstein. 27th August 1967

Background imageDisbelief Collection: Kevin Keegan Newcastle United Football Manager and his staff sit on the bench in

Kevin Keegan Newcastle United Football Manager and his staff sit on the bench in the dugout stunned after Nottingham Forest score a goal with Forest Supporters behind them happy after Ian Woan scores

Background imageDisbelief Collection: Grimacing Blonde Girl With A Round Head, Big Eyes, Button Nose And Large Mouth Has A Very

Grimacing Blonde Girl With A Round Head, Big Eyes, Button Nose And Large Mouth Has A Very
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1940s: Grimacing Blonde Girl With A Round Head, Big Eyes, Button Nose And Large Mouth Has A Very Dramatic Facial Expression, Looking Funny, Cute And Mischievous

Background imageDisbelief Collection: Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) close up portrait, Antarctica

Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) close up portrait, Antarctica

Background imageDisbelief Collection: Grey angelfish (Pomacanthus arcuatus) portrait, Georgetown, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

Grey angelfish (Pomacanthus arcuatus) portrait, Georgetown, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies, Caribbean Sea

Background imageDisbelief Collection: Portrait of a Beagle puppy

Portrait of a Beagle puppy

Background imageDisbelief Collection: The Incredulity of Saint Thomas, 1575-1609. Creator: Annibale Carracci

The Incredulity of Saint Thomas, 1575-1609. Creator: Annibale Carracci
The Incredulity of Saint Thomas, 1575-1609

Background imageDisbelief Collection: Incredulity of St Thomas

Incredulity of St Thomas
3362092 Incredulity of St Thomas by Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) (1591-1666); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Background imageDisbelief Collection: The choice of Hercules or the choice between vice and virtue, 1565 circa (oil on canvas)

The choice of Hercules or the choice between vice and virtue, 1565 circa (oil on canvas)
7146864 The choice of Hercules or the choice between vice and virtue, 1565 circa (oil on canvas) by Veronese, (Caliari, Paolo) (1528-88); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageDisbelief Collection: Witchcraft or the allegory of Hercules, 1540-42 (oil on canvas)

Witchcraft or the allegory of Hercules, 1540-42 (oil on canvas)
7146885 Witchcraft or the allegory of Hercules, 1540-42 (oil on canvas) by Dossi, Battista (c.1490-1548) & Dossi, Dosso (c.1486-1542); 143x144 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageDisbelief Collection: Double portrait. Two friends, c. 1502 (oil on canvas)

Double portrait. Two friends, c. 1502 (oil on canvas)
7130035 Double portrait. Two friends, c.1502 (oil on canvas) by Giorgione (Giorgio da Castelfranco) (1477/78-1510) (attr.to); Museo Nazionale del Palazzo di Venezia, Rome

Background imageDisbelief Collection: The denial of St Peter, 1610-1615 circa, (oil on canvas)

The denial of St Peter, 1610-1615 circa, (oil on canvas)
7128817 The denial of St Peter, 1610-1615 circa, (oil on canvas) by Galli, Giovanni Antonio (Lo Spadarino) (1585-1651/3); 98x135 cm; Pinacoteca Nazionale, Bologna

Background imageDisbelief Collection: Saint Joseph's dream, 1617-19 (oil on board)

Saint Joseph's dream, 1617-19 (oil on board)
7352690 Saint Joseph's dream, 1617-19 (oil on board) by Ciampelli, Agostino (1577-1642); Chiesa S. Anna dei frati Carmelitani Scalzi, Genoa, Liguria

Background imageDisbelief Collection: The calumny of Apelles, 1495 circa, (tempera on wood)

The calumny of Apelles, 1495 circa, (tempera on wood)
7146327 The calumny of Apelles, 1495 circa, (tempera on wood) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); 62x91 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageDisbelief Collection: I am Edward, King of England, 1923 (colour litho)

I am Edward, King of England, 1923 (colour litho)
IL439851 I am Edward, King of England, 1923 (colour litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain)

Background imageDisbelief Collection: The Faithless Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)

The Faithless Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308529 The Faithless Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageDisbelief Collection: Henri IV addressing a merchant 'I would like to know the price of a liard', 1896 (illustration)

Henri IV addressing a merchant "I would like to know the price of a liard", 1896 (illustration)
7304534 Henri IV addressing a merchant "I would like to know the price of a liard", 1896 (illustration) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

Background imageDisbelief Collection: Young woman with veil in profile

Young woman with veil in profile
7279037 Young woman with veil in profile by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young woman with veil in profile, Historic)



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In a world filled with wonders and mysteries, disbelief often becomes our shield against the unknown, and is a universal language that transcends species and time, captured in the portrait of a young Little Owl. With wide eyes reflecting curiosity and skepticism, this tiny creature embodies the essence of doubt. Just like the White-faced black-and-white Border Collie puppy, we approach life with innocence but soon encounter moments that challenge our beliefs. The risen Jesus says to Thomas: "Put your finger here and be, " reminding us of how doubt can transform into faith when faced with undeniable proof. The Incredulity of St Thomas painting echoes this sentiment as it portrays the human struggle between belief and skepticism. Similarly, The choice of Hercules depicts the eternal battle between vice and virtue, where they are lead one astray or towards enlightenment. Through Witchcraft or the allegory of Hercules artwork, we witness how misconceptions fuel disbelief while Double portrait captures two friends sharing their doubts in an intimate moment. These paintings remind us that questioning is not only natural but also essential for growth. However they can also have dire consequences as seen in The denial of St Peter painting. It serves as a cautionary tale about denying truth out of fear or uncertainty. Conversely, Saint Joseph's dream teaches us to embrace dreams even if they defy logic because sometimes reality surpasses imagination. The calumny of Apelles warns against spreading false accusations born out of distrust while Tabby cat covering eyes with paws symbolizes our instinctive reaction to shut out what we cannot comprehend fully. Yet amidst all these manifestations lies hope - an Adelie penguin close up portrait reveals resilience despite harsh Antarctic conditions; it reminds us that even in moments when disbelief seems overwhelming, there is always room for wonderment and awe. In this vast tapestry called life, let us remember that disbelief is not merely a barrier but rather an invitation to explore beyond what meets the eye – to question, seek answers, and ultimately find our own truth.