Sampling Collection

Drop of blood on a finger. This could have been drawn to test for a patients blood grouping or to sample the blood for its level of sugar, which is important for diabetics to monitor

The Wardens of the Amsterdam Drapers Guild, known as The Syn
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669). Dutch painter. The Wardens of the Amsterdam Drapers Guild, known as The Syndics, 1662. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Europe, France
Glass embossed with A. Domaine d Aupilhac. Montpeyroux. Languedoc. France. Europe

USA, Washington State, Red Mountain. Samplers of Cabernet Sauvignon ready for the tasters evaluation. (Editorial Use Only)

USA, Washington State, Red Mountain. Samplers of Cabernet Sauvignon ready for the tasters evaluation

The Sampling Officials of the Amsterdam Drapers Guild, Known as ‘The Syndics, 1662
The Sampling Officials of the Amsterdam Drapers Guild, Known as The Syndics, 1662. Other Title(s): The sampling officials (wardens) of the Amsterdam drapers

The sample masters of the Leiden Saaihal, 1866. Creator: Johannes Anthonie Balthasar Stroebel
The sample masters of the Leiden Saaihal, 1866. (Alternative title: The sampling of the Leiden Saaihal)

A tea ship, the Loudoun Castle (spelt Louden Castle in the picture), from Hankow, China, commencing unloading ( breaking bulk ). The ship discharged from her vast hold 40, 000 packages of tea

Seated Syndic: Jacob van Loon, c. 1661-1662, (1943). Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Seated Syndic: Jacob van Loon, c.1661-1662, (1943). Portrait of Dutch draper Jacob van Loon (1595-1674). Study for The Sampling Officials of the Amsterdam Drapers Guild, (known as The Syndics )

Boeing WC-135B Constant Phoenix 61-2666
United States Air Force - Boeing WC-135B Constant Phoenix 61-2666 (msn 18342) at McCleelan Air Force Base. Designated Constant Phoenix to collect atmospheric samples for the purpose of detecting

Boeing WC-135B Constant Phoenix 61-2667
United States Air Force - Boeing WC-135B Constant Phoenix 61-2667 (MSN 18343), of 10th Airborne Command & Control Squadron, at RAF Mildenhall in November 1998

United States Air Force Boeing WC-135B 61-2666 (msn 18342) at McCleelan Air Force Base. Boeing C-135B-BN Stratolifter (Boeing 717-185)

The Wardens of the Amsterdam Drapers Guild, Known as The Syndics
1109209 The Wardens of the Amsterdam Drapers Guild, Known as The Syndics, 1662 (oil on canvas) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 191.5x279 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

The Wool Industry in Australia (engraving)
1061035 The Wool Industry in Australia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wool Industry in Australia)

Life in the Tea-Districts of Bengal (engraving)
1060464 Life in the Tea-Districts of Bengal (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Life in the Tea-Districts of Bengal)

The First stock, 1847 (oil on canvas)
PCT164449 The First stock, 1847 (oil on canvas) by Jalabert, Jean (1815-1900); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Staalmeesters, After Rembrandt, 1876-77 (oil on canvas)
3937486 Staalmeesters, After Rembrandt, 1876-77 (oil on canvas) by Josephson, Ernst (1851-1906); 186x278 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info.: The Sampling Officials)

A hop sampling warehouse, Guinness Brewery, Dublin (colour litho)
3621812 A hop sampling warehouse, Guinness Brewery, Dublin (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A hop sampling warehouse, Guinness Brewery, Dublin)

Sampling Cotton (b / w photo)
6022971 Sampling Cotton (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sampling Cotton)

MIDI Production Center 3000 Limited Edition used by J Dilla, 2000
An AKAI MPC 3000 Limited Edition integrated rhythm machine, drum sampler, and midi sequencer used by record producer and artist J Dilla

Trench excavated by surface sampler, Viking 1 Mission to Mars, 1976. Creator: NASA
Trench excavated by surface sampler, Viking 1 Mission to Mars, 1976. The Viking 1 spacecraft, part of NASAs Viking programme

E. W. Nelson with the Nansen-Petersen Insulated Water-Bottle, c1911, (1913). Artist
E. W. Nelson with the Nansen-Petersen Insulated Water-Bottle, c1911, (1913). Expedition biologist Edward W Nelson (1883-1923) carrying out research

Sampling chicken patties, Wilsic, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 1961
Sampling chicken pies, Danish Bacon Co open day, Wilsic, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 1961. Visitors to a Danish Bacon Company open day at Wilsic Cricket Club near Doncaster take time out

Food tasting in a new experimental kitchen, Batchelors Foods, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1966. Management sample food prepared at a new experimental kitchen at Batchelors Catering Services

Soupa Dance sponsored by Heinz, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1959. The residents of the South Yorkshire town of Mexborough look pleased to receive their free sample of Heinz Tomato Soup

Tasting tea in China, 1888. From the Illustrated London News (13 October 1888)

The Sampling Officials, 1662, (1938)
The Sampling Officials, 1662. Also known as Syndics of the Drapers Guild. Painting held at the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. From World-Famous Paintings edited by J. Greig Pirie [W. & G

Dockers unload sugar at the West India Docks, London Date: 1889

Wine Tasters
A party of students of the International Distillers and Vintners School of Wine, sampling a range of Beaujolais. Date: late 1970s

Blindfolded Wine Tasting
Guess the vintage : a lucky blindfolded woman gets to taste six bottles of wine in a cellar lined with bottles of wine! Date: early 1930s

Wine Tasting Session
Guess the vintage : a lucky young woman gets to taste six bottles of wine in a cellar lined with bottles of wine! Date: early 1930s

Autumn, or The Grape Harvest, 1786-87 (oil on canvas)
XIR38636 Autumn, or The Grape Harvest, 1786-87 (oil on canvas) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 275x190 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

The Sampling Officials, Henricus Wilhelmus Couwenberg, Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn, 1844 - 1845

The Sampling Officials, Johannes Pieter de Frey, 1799

Picture No. 10900781
Southern sea otter researcher Tim Tinker releasing otter that was captured for blood sampling and flipper tagging (Enhydra lutris) Date:

English Electric Canberra PR3 of the RAE meteorological research flight was used for high-level research, including dust sampling, between 1964 and 1981. Date: 1964

Common Dace (Leuciscus leuciscus) adult, scale being taken by Environment Agency worker during fish survey, River Soar, Leicestershire, England, April

Israel, Israel, Jerusalem, Souk Kahn el-Zeit, trays filled with local pastries, high angle view

Langosta a la parrilla, lobsters served with bowl of mayonnaise, lemon slices and herbs, view from above

Transparent plastic bag filled one third with water and tied at top

Proboscis monkey research. Anaesthetised male proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus) with a newly fitted satellite collar. Workers must wear full protective suits to prevent infection against viruses

Glaciology at Mont Blanc weather station C016 / 9625
Glaciology at Mont Blanc weather station. Glaciologist obtaining an ice core at the weather station on the col of the Dome du Gouter, a peak that is a shoulder of Mont Blanc

Placing a catheter, artwork C016 / 6992
Placing a catheter. Artwork showing the placement of a catheter in a patients blood vessel. A hypodermic needle is being inserted at an angle of 25 degrees (centre left)

Sample of molten copper being taken
Copper. Technicians taking a sample of copper for testing at a refinery. One is using a pipe to blow on the surface or the molten metal to prevent surface contaminations being included in the sample

Nylon production, 1940s C018 / 0671
Nylon production. Factory worker checking the denier machine at a nylon production factory. This machine is used to obtain

Extraction of fossil DNA C018 / 5398
Extraction of fossil DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). Technician drilling material from the fossilised bone of a cave bear (Ursus deningeri) found at the Sima de los Huesos site, Sierra de Atapuerca

Extraction of fossil DNA C018 / 5400
Extraction of fossil DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). Material drilled from a fossilised Homo heidelbergensis femur (thigh) bone (femur 13) found at the Sima de los Huesos site, Sierra de Atapuerca

Excavations at Sima de los Huesos, Spain C018 / 5726
Excavations at Sima de los Huesos. Prof. Juan Luis Arsuaga at the Sima de los Huesos site, Sierra de Atapuerca, Spain. Mitochondrial DNA from a Homo heidelbergensis femur (thigh) bone (femur 13)

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"Sampling: Unveiling the Intricate Threads of History and Science" Step into a world where drops of blood hold secrets, as The Wardens of the Amsterdam Drapers Guild, known as The Syn, meticulously weave their tapestry. From Europe to France, their artistry transcends time. Intriguingly, within this captivating realm lies Lysozome protein crystals - tiny marvels that unlock mysteries hidden in our very own bodies. Like Boeing WC-135B Constant Phoenix 61-2666 and 61-2667 soaring through the skies, these crystals soar through scientific discovery. Yet sampling takes us beyond science alone. A tea ship from Hankow, China named Loudoun Castle (or Louden Castle) emerges from history's depths. It carries tales of trade and cultural exchange across vast oceans. As we delve deeper into this narrative tableau, we encounter a seated Syndic: Jacob van Loon captured by Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn in c. 1661-1662. His presence reminds us that sampling is not confined to laboratories; it extends to capturing moments frozen in time. Amidst all this diversity stands United States Air Force Boeing WC-135B 61-2666 - an emblematic symbol bridging continents and eras with its constant vigilance over global security concerns. Ultimately, "sampling" becomes more than just a word; it embodies the spirit of exploration and curiosity that drives humanity forward. Whether unraveling the secrets held within a drop of blood or preserving historical artifacts like The Syndics themselves did for Amsterdam's drapers guild – sampling connects us to our past while propelling us towards an ever-evolving future.