Surprise Collection (page 6)

Suzanna Surprised in her bath, 1813 (marble)
7308575 Suzanna Surprised in her bath, 1813 (marble) by Beauvallet, Pierre Nicholas (1750-1818); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Suzanna Surprised in her bath, 1813)

The robber Cartouche dining with the Marshal of Boufflers, 19th century (engraving)
7312236 The robber Cartouche dining with the Marshal of Boufflers, 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Black Arrow
LLM455728 The Black Arrow by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Black Arrow. Illustration from Robin Hood and the Men of the Greenwood by Henry Gilbert (Jack)

Shadow on the wall
Henk Langerak

White-eyed moray (Muraena thyrsoides) close up head portrait, Bali, Indonesia, Indo-Pacific

King David Receiving the Cistern Water of Bethlehem, 1505-25 (oil on panel, transferred to canvas)
5859730 King David Receiving the Cistern Water of Bethlehem, 1505-25 (oil on panel, transferred to canvas) by Antwerp School (16th century); 72.7--26.8 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

The discovering of Holofernes Body (tempera on wood, 1472-1473)
LRI4575593 The discovering of Holofernes Body (tempera on wood, 1472-1473) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

two lovers kissing in the countryside, obviously the fiery young man surprised the girl
PCT4279582 two lovers kissing in the countryside, obviously the fiery young man surprised the girl! Illustration by Randolph Caldecott English draftsman and painter (1846-1886)

Rider Attacked by a Jaguar - Delacroix, Eugene (1798-1863) - 1855 - Oil on canvas - 23, 5x28, 5 - National Gallery
FIA5399346 Rider Attacked by a Jaguar - Delacroix, Eugene (1798-1863) - 1855 - Oil on canvas - 23, 5x28, 5 - National Gallery, Prague by Delacroix

The Artful Dodger picking a pocket to the amazement of Oliver Twist. Illustration by George Cruikshank (1792-1878)
537260 The Artful Dodger picking a pocket to the amazement of Oliver Twist. Illustration by George Cruikshank (1792-1878) for Charles Dickens Oliver Twist 1837-1839

The Ascent of a Hot-Air Balloon in Madrid, detail of the crowd (oil on canvas) (detail)
IND113061 The Ascent of a Hot-Air Balloon in Madrid, detail of the crowd (oil on canvas) (detail) by Carnicero, Antonio (1748-1814); Prado, Madrid, Spain; Index Fototeca

Brawl between musicians (oil on canvas, 17th century)
LRI4662480 Brawl between musicians (oil on canvas, 17th century) by Tour, Georges de la (1593-1652); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Tours

An episode of the battle of the 27, an Alpine volunteer who surprises and takes an Arab prisoner... (colour litho)
2808459 An episode of the battle of the 27, an Alpine volunteer who surprises and takes an Arab prisoner... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Dead Who Resurrects (Colour Litho)
2778068 The Dead Who Resurrects (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The resurrecting dead)

Fol. 132va The resurrected Christ shows the disciples his hands and the wound in his side (vellum)
ALI142190 Fol.132va The resurrected Christ shows the disciples his hands and the wound in his side (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Reale, Turin, Piedmont

The Anglo-Boer War, The Disastrous Night Assault Of The English Camp At Tweefontein By The... (colour litho)
2798508 The Anglo-Boer War, The Disastrous Night Assault Of The English Camp At Tweefontein By The... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Damned to Death, a furious night assault by Japanese soldiers on one of the forts of Porto Arturo (colour litho)
2798818 The Damned to Death, a furious night assault by Japanese soldiers on one of the forts of Porto Arturo (colour litho) by Beltrame

In the cemetery of Portici (Naples), two carabinieri, to surprise a blackmailer who had to... (colour litho)
2777985 In the cemetery of Portici (Naples), two carabinieri, to surprise a blackmailer who had to... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Theres a man under the bed - I can see his feet (colour litho)
2815981 Theres a man under the bed - I can see his feet (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theres a man under the bed - I can see his feet)

An episode of the Battle of Zanzur, Arabs caught in a cave where, safe... (colour litho)
2808490 An episode of the Battle of Zanzur, Arabs caught in a cave where, safe... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An episode of the Battle of Zanzur)

An Original And Bold Incursion On Basso Piave (colour litho)
2808728 An Original And Bold Incursion On Basso Piave (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Original And Bold Incursion On The Basso Piave)

Christmas toys. (Illustration, 1923)
5975896 Christmas toys. (Illustration, 1923) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Company. Fetes. Christmas toys: lead soldiers, dolls, dinette, Becassine)

The talking head (chromolitho)
1094434 The talking head (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The talking head)

Life of Christ, Christ rising Lazarus from the Dead, preparatory study of tapestry cartoon for the Church Saint-Merri
XIR414561 Life of Christ, Christ rising Lazarus from the Dead, preparatory study of tapestry cartoon for the Church Saint-Merri in Paris

Hoisting the Chaperone (litho)
1090688 Hoisting the Chaperone (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hoisting the Chaperone)

Mary Read (d. 1720) from Histoire des Pirates by P. Christian, engraved by A. Catel, 1852 (coloured engraving)
CHT175097 Mary Read (d.1720) from Histoire des Pirates by P. Christian, engraved by A. Catel, 1852 (coloured engraving) by Debelle

The Ambush of the Trojan Prince Troilus by Achilles, from the Tomb of the Bulls (Tomba del Tori) c. 540 BC (fresco)
XZL151507 The Ambush of the Trojan Prince Troilus by Achilles, from the Tomb of the Bulls (Tomba del Tori) c.540 BC (fresco) by Etruscan, (6th century BC); Tarquinia, Lazio, Italy

Jesus Resurrecting the Son of the Widow of Naim (oil on canvas)
XIR210267 Jesus Resurrecting the Son of the Widow of Naim (oil on canvas) by Bouillon, Pierre (1776-1831); 125x162 cm; Musee de Tesse, Le Mans

British Officers tiger shooting in India, 1860s (colour litho)
PNP310574 British Officers tiger shooting in India, 1860s (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Military Pictures

Assassination of Wild Bill (W. B. Hickok) by Jack McCall at Deadwood City, Dakota Terrirory
PNP245496 Assassination of Wild Bill (W.B. Hickok) by Jack McCall at Deadwood City, Dakota Terrirory, 2nd August 1876 (colour litho) by American School

A horse and wild boar face off in a pasture. 1811 (etching)
7235876 A horse and wild boar face off in a pasture. 1811 (etching) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); (add.info.: A horse and wild boar face off in a pasture before a castle, in a battle over water)

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View over Derwentwater with town of Keswick beyond, the Lake District, Cumbria, England Date: 09-08-2014

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Indonesia, Papua, Raja Ampat. Underwater scenic of blue-ring octopus and coral. Date: 21/05/2009

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Antarctica, Cuverville Island, Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua) leaping from water toward rocky shoreline near rookery. Date: 04/02/2010

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Antarctica, Cuverville Island, Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua) leaping from snow bank into water along shoreline. Date: 04/02/2010

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Antarctica, Cuverville Island, Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua) leaping from ocean onto rocky shoreline near rookery. Date: 04/02/2010

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Namibia, Caprivi Strip. Flap Necked Chameleon (Chamaeleo dilepis) walking across highway Date: 17/07/2007

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Namibia, Caprivi Strip. Flap Necked Chameleon (Chamaeleo dilepis) stares up at nearby Ant in tall grass Date: 17/07/2007

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Kenya, Masai Mara Game Reserve. Young Lion cub (Panthera leo) leaps over termite mound while playing at sunrise on savanna Date: 17/07/2007

Merry Christmas!
Karol Nienartowicz

Common pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) male flapping wings and calling, Pusztaszer reserve, Hungary. May

The wandering Jew, surprised by the calvary which calls him, oil painting on canvas by Gustave Moreau (1826-1898)
YOU4419153 The wandering Jew, surprised by the calvary which calls him, oil painting on canvas by Gustave Moreau (1826-1898). Photography, KIM Youngtae, Paris, Musee Gustave Moreau

Travellers Ambushed by Brigands, 1670 (oil on canvas)
7259970 Travellers Ambushed by Brigands, 1670 (oil on canvas) by Berchem, Nicolaes Pietersz (1620-1683); 105 x 95.3 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague

Woman giving a melon to a Marie Antoinettes warder, 1793. 1815 (engraving)
7236010 Woman giving a melon to a Marie Antoinettes warder, 1793.1815 (engraving) by Leroy, Sebastien (Denis Sebastien) (d.1832) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Faded flowers from a lover (colour litho)
7150570 Faded flowers from a lover (colour litho) by Lard, Francois-Maurice (1864-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Faded flowers from a lover)

Georgian artist with conoisseurs in his studio. 1831 (engraving)
7234819 Georgian artist with conoisseurs in his studio. 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Capturing the Essence of Surprise: A Kaleidoscope of Unexpected Moments" In a world full of surprises, one cannot help but be captivated by the sheer wonder that unfolds before our eyes. Just like a Basset Hound with outstretched ears, we eagerly await those unexpected delights that life has in store for us. As we wander through the woods, an old woman emerges from the shadows, her mysterious presence leaving us intrigued and curious about what secrets she holds. Much like Harpo Marx in Leo McCarey's Duck Soup (1933), she brings laughter and astonishment to our lives. Amidst the urban chaos of London, Rose-ringed parakeets take flight towards their roost in an unlikely place - an urban cemetery. This remarkable image, captured by a finalist in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards 2014, reminds us that even amidst concrete jungles, nature finds its way to surprise and amaze us. The innocent gaze of an orangutan baby at Semengoh Nature Reserve in Sarawak leaves us spellbound. Its head portrait speaks volumes about curiosity and innocence - reminding us that they can come from even the most unexpected sources. Fra Angelico's masterpiece "The Annunciation" transports us back to c1438-1445 when this iconic painting first graced our world. The divine revelation depicted within it serves as a reminder that sometimes they are not just delightful but also profound and life-changing. A scene from "The Ladykillers" (1955) captures a moment where suspense meets humor - reminding us how they are take many forms. Similarly, a young Little Owl gazes into our souls with its piercing eyes - showcasing how beauty often lies hidden within unexpected places. "The Winter Egg, " crafted meticulously with quartz, platinum, orthoclase, and diamonds in 1913 evokes awe-inspiring wonderment at human creativity. It symbolizes the power of surprises to transcend our expectations and leave us in awe.