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Last Supper, detail of the face of S. Thomas; fresco by Ghirlandaio. Sala del Cenacolo, Museum of S. Marco, Florence Mural Painting Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Risen Christ with the pious women at the sepulchre, detail with the angel; fresco by Fra Angelico and assistants. Monk's cell n.8. S

Statue of St. Veronica, work by Francesco Mochi kept in St.Peter's Basilica, in the Vatican State of the Vatican City St.Peter's Basilica Statue Baroque

The Annunciation, drawing by Michelangelo. Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, Uffizi Gallery, Florence Drawing High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Close up of a woman Tuscany. Date of Photograph:16/10/1961

The Assumption of the Virgin Mary, panel from Giambologna's school, collocated in the central portal of the Cathedral of Pisa

Saint Zanobi reviving a child. Copy of the original bas-relief by Giberti, a panel of the Sarcophagus of Saint Zanobi, located in the Castle of Vincigliata in the environs of Florence

Marble statue of a young woman believed to be Psyche; Roman copy of a Greek original. The sculpture is found at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence

The Annunciation of the Virgin Mary. Della Robbia terracotta bas relief located in the chapel of the Castle in Vincigliata, small town in the territory of Fiesole, near Florence

Annunciation, work by Donatello, Basilica of S. Croce, Florence Florence Basilica of S. Croce High Relief Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

State of St. Veronica, sculpture by Francesco Mochi, preserved in the Basilica of San Pietro, Rome. Rome Basilica of San Pietro Statue Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Assumption of the Virgin. High-relief of Pietro Bernini. Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome. Rome Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore High Relief Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

Assumption of the Virgin, detail with the winged cherubs, High-relief of Pietro Bernini (1562-1629). Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome

The Annunciation, work by Donatello, Basilica of Santa Croce, Florence Florence Basilica of Santa Croce High Relief Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Annunciation by Donatello, Santa Croce Basilica, Florence Florence Santa Croce Basilica, Florence High Relief Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Spirit of Jesus with the apostles, tapestry preserved in the Gallery of Tapestries, Vatican Museums State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums, Gallery of Tapestries Tapestry High Renaissance

The Resurrection of Christ, tapestry preserved in the Gallery of Tapestries, Vatican Museums State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums, Gallery of Tapestries Tapestry High Renaissance, Renaissance

The Descent of the Holy Spirit. Tapestry by Pieter van Aelst, after a cartoon by Raphael, displayed in the Pinacoteca of the Vatican Museums, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums

Jesus appearing before Magdelena, tapestry preserved in the Gallery of Tapestries, Vatican Museums State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums, Gallery of Tapestries Tapestry High Renaissance

The Holy Family, relief by Antonio Raggi collocated in the Church of S. Andrea della Valle, Rome. Rome Church of Sant Andrea della Valle High Relief Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

The Deposition, detail of the bronze door of the sacristy, by Jacopo Sansovino, in St. Mark's Basilica in Venice Venice St

The Resurrection, detail of the bronze door of the sacristy, by Jacopo Sansovino, in St. Mark's Basilica in Venice Venice St

A young woman, believed to depict Psyche, Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence Florence Galleria degli Uffizi Statue Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Bas-relief representing the miracle of St. Jerome with the lion. The work, sculpted by Jacopo della Quercia, is part of the altar inside the Cappella Trenta. Church of S. Frediano, Lucca

Virgil and Dante meet with Sordello. Behind is a prone youth, a woman with joined hands while three (envious) blind men are getting closer fumbling

Virgil and Dante meet Sordello. Behind an outstretched young man, a woman with her hands folded and three blind men (envious) grope their way forward

Apparition of St. Mark, detail of the bronze bas-reliefs by Jacopo Sansovino, located in the choir of St. Mark's Basilica, in Venice Venice St

Bronze door with reliefs depicting the Deposition and the Resurrection, by Jacopo Sansovino, located in the Sacristy of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice Venice St

The Incredulity of St. Thomas: terra cotta sculpture, in the Convento dei Minori Osservanti, in San Vivaldo, Montaione Montaione San Vivaldo Sculptural Group High Renaissance, Renaissance

Moses received the Tablets of the Law, piece of the Doors of Paradise, Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, Florence Florence Piazza San Giovanni, Baptistry Low Relief, Basrelief, Tile Early Renaissance

Annunciation. Central detail of a Paten by Ugolino di Vieri and Viva di Lando, National Gallery of Umbria, Perugia Perugia National Gallery of Umbria Plate Late Medieval, Middle Ages, Europe

A terracotta work by the Robbia school representing the Annunciation of the Virgin and the altar, located in the chapel of the Vincigliata Castle

Annunciation; high-relief by Sienese School, from the Accademia di Belle Arti, and now preserved in the National Picture Gallery in Siena Siena Accademia di Belle Arti High Relief Gothic

Bronze panel depicting a miracle of Christ, produced from a design by Ercole Seccadenari, part of the left door on the faade of the Basilica of San Petronio, Bologna Bologna Low Relief

The Annunciation, high relief by Donatello, in the Basilica of Santa Croce, Florence, Tuscany Florence Basilica of Santa Croce High Relief Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Saint Mary; detail of the plastic group by Antonio Begarelli reproducing Jesus in the house of Martha and Mary; the apostles Peter and Andrew and two women

Della Robbia terracotta of the Annunciation, located in the chapel of the Castello di Vincigliata, on the outskirts of Florence Fiesole Castello di Vincigliata, chapel High Relief Renaissance

The Annunciation, by Donatello, in the Basilica of Santa Croce, Florence Florence Basilica of Santa Croce High Relief Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Different human facial expressions. (print)
7419955 Different human facial expressions. (print) by Boilly, Louis Leopold (1761-1845) (after); (add.info.: The Grimaces. Different human facial expressions: surprise, sadness, anger etc)

The Elephant & its Mahot
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Black Grouse (Tetrao tetrix) males at lek, Utajarvi, Finland, April

Phryne in front the Areopage, 1861 (oil on canvas)
DGA5609828 Phryne in front the Areopage, 1861 (oil on canvas) by Gerome, Jean Leon (1824-1904); 80x128 cm; Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Photo © Fine Art Images

Startled Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) kitten, aged eight weeks, breeding and reintroduction program, Germany. Captive. August

Comic postcard, nurse, baby and new father - girl or boy? Date: 20th century

English gentleman held captive by two Papal guards in uniform in a room in Avignon. A prisoner at Avignon. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from Journal

English gentleman in hunting pinks having his portrait painted, 19th century. Ruddle the artist smoking a pipe while painting Bragg seated on a saddle stand. Mr. Braggs equestrian portrait

Opera Singer Walter Midgley who swallowed half his false moustache whilst performing. 2nd January 1953

Clarissa the 44 lb Carp at the London Zoo aquarium takes a closer look Mirror photographer George Greenwells camera. 25th August 1963

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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.