Disbelief Collection (page 3)

The Burial of Christ, from the Stein Quadriptych (vellum)
WLT275947 The Burial of Christ, from the Stein Quadriptych (vellum) by Bening, Simon (c.1483-1561); Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, USA; Flemish, out of copyright

What are the wild wave saying? Liar
What are the wild wave saying? (" Liar" ) Date: circa 1910s

RF- Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) with paws covering eyes, Svalbard, Norway, September 2009. Endangered species

RF - Lemur Leaf Frog (Agalychnis lemur) in rainforest. Central Caribbean foothills, Costa Rica. IUCN Red List. Critically endangered species

Yellow goatfish (Mulloidichthys martinicus) swimming above the reef, West End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies, Caribbean Sea

Bearded pig (Sus barbatus) foraging for food at night, Maliau Basin, Sabah, Borneo

The Life of the Antichrist, 15th century (1947). From The Art of the French Book, edited by Andre Lejard. [Paul Elek, London, 1947]

Loopt Loopt Met Groot Verblyden, , Hier Salmen twyf van Lije Snyden, 17th century. Artist: HW Weydman
Loopt Loopt Met Groot Verblyden, Hier Salmen twyf van Lije Snyden, 17th century. This image shows a quack doctor about to make an incision in a womans head to remove the stones that are supposedly

The Blacksmith lets his Iron grow cold attending to the Taylors News, 1772

The Incredulity of Saint Thomas, 1634. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The Incredulity of Saint Thomas, 1634. Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Cephalus and Procris, c1574-1627. Artist: Giovanni Battista Paggi
Cephalus and Procris, c1574-1627

Russian Baltic Fleet attacking fishing boats, Russo-Japanese War, 1904-5. The Dogger Bank incident, October 1904, when ships of the Russian Baltic Fleet attacked fishing boats on the Dogger Bank

An Unbeliever, 1886. Artist: Joseph Swain
An Unbeliever, 1886. A policeman is reluctant to accept that the man he is trying to rouse has died on the streets of London. From Punch, or the London Charivari, January 9, 1886

The risen Jesus says to Thomas: Put your finger here and be not faithless. Codex of Predis (1476). Royal Library. Turin. Italy

Phil Orr holds his head in his hands as Ireland narrowly lose to Scotland - 1986 Five Nations
Rugby Union - 1986 Five Nations Championship - Ireland 9 Scotland 10 Phill Orr, playing in his 50th game for Ireland, holds his head in his hands in disbelief as Michael Kiernan misses a penalty in

Christ calm storm lake Christ deciples ashore
Christ calm the storm on the lake, Christ and his deciples are ashore. The boat is behind them. The apostles look at Christ in disbelief

Revival Lazarus man woman help old Lazarus grave
Revival of Lazarus, A man and a woman help the old Lazarus from his grave. After Christ called him, Lazarus was brought back to life. The bystanders in the cave look with disbelief at the old man

Cartoon representing raining frogs as man stands in puddle below umbrella looking up in disbelief

Who said Liar? Confident young chap tells a likely fib
Who Said Liar? - A red-faced rather-awkward-looking young chaps tells a rather tall tale: " And Bai Jove She fell in love with me on the spot, Doncherknow" ! Date: 1910

Jesus performing miracles to the disbelief of the Jews. Codex of Predis (1476). Royal Library. Turin. Italy

Triple japanese house at dawn
Three traditional japanese house at the unesco world herritage site of shirakawago village in winter with snow and dull sky in early morning

The Incredulity of St. Thomas, c. 1547 (oil on canvas)
XIR95735 The Incredulity of St. Thomas, c.1547 (oil on canvas) by Salviati Cecchino, Francesco de Rossi (1510-63); 275x234 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; Italian, out of copyright

The Annunciation, 1632 (oil on canvas)
BAL870092 The Annunciation, 1632 (oil on canvas) by Vouet, Simon (1590-1649); 230x159 cm; Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; French, out of copyright

Unexpected, 1884-88 (oil on canvas)
BAL167052 Unexpected, 1884-88 (oil on canvas) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); 160.5x167.5 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; (add.info.: they did not expect him; ); Russian, out of copyright

Christian Knight, 1689, Jan Luyken, 1689

The English Minister Reading the Imperial Decree to George III (1738-1820) Declaring
XIR156861 The English Minister Reading the Imperial Decree to George III (1738-1820) Declaring that the British Isles are Subject to a Blockade

The Incredulity of St. Thomas, 1602-03 (oil on canvas)
XAL154018 The Incredulity of St. Thomas, 1602-03 (oil on canvas) by Caravaggio, Michelangelo Merisi da (1571-1610); 107 x 146 cm; Schloss Sanssouci, Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany; Italian

Christian Knight, upper, Jan Luyken, Johannes Boekholt, 1689

The Incredulity of St. Thomas (oil on canvas)
XIR175026 The Incredulity of St. Thomas (oil on canvas) by Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) (1591-1666); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; Italian, out of copyright

Maboroshi, Illusion. Utagawa, Kunisada, 1823-1880, artist, 1857. 1 print : woodcut, color; 33.1 x 23.1 cm. Print shows two men

Kicker Rock, San Cristobal

Kicker Rock, San Cristobal
Kicker Rock (Leon Dormido) at San Cristobal

Wild Sea lion swimming, Port Lincoln
A wild sea lion takes a swimming dive underwater in Port Lincoln South Australia

Church Minister caught in a rather worse-for-wear state " Eh, Meenester, what ud the Congregation think if I wos to tell tem I saw you in this condeeshun?" " Mon" (hic)

Labourer aghast at the cost of his young sons education Youngster: " Father, Teacher says I ve gotten ter bring a penny wi me to school termorrer ter buy a slate pencil wi

The risen Jesus says to Thomas: Put your finger here and be not faithless. Codex of Predis (1476). Royal Library. Turin. Italy

Antique Shop Haggling
A gentleman takes off his spectacles in disbelief at the price the old man in this jumbled antique shop is asking for a figurine. Time to haggle! Date: 1960s

Belgian people kissing the Union Jack
Illustration by Lascelles, of a crowd of Belgian people gathered outside the British consulate in Ostend, kissing the Union Jack

Pin-Up with Red Towel
Shocked blonde model wraps a red towel more tightly round her to protect her modesty from voyeuristic prying eyes

British Depose King / 1815
British officials depose the king of Kandy

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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.