Trepidation Collection

Deux meres ( Two Mothers ), 1888. Artist: Leon-Maxime Faivre
Deux meres ( Two Mothers ), 1888. From the Musee d Orsay, Paris

Red Riding Hood Photo
Litte Red Riding Hood with her basket of goodies knocks on her grandmothers door

The Sacrifice of Isaac, 1635. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The Sacrifice of Isaac, 1635. God ordered Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac as a test of his faith (Genesis, XXII: 1-13)

A Viking Victory
LLM460024 A Viking Victory by Walker, H. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Viking Victory. From The Boys Own Paper.); © Look and Learn

Boy in Bed Afraid of the Dark, 1932 (colour litho)
3036142 Boy in Bed Afraid of the Dark, 1932 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage childrens illustration of a young boy laying in bed afraid of the dark; lithograph)

"Are you youngsters willing to do something for your country?", scene from Secret Service (colour litho)
5996191 " Are you youngsters willing to do something for your country?", scene from Secret Service (colour litho) by Brock

The Soldiers Return (oil on prepared board)
VFS109711 The Soldiers Return (oil on prepared board) by Faed, Thomas (1826-1900); 36.2x48.7 cm; Private Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

A Peasant Wedding, 1648
XAM74862 A Peasant Wedding, 1648 by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); 76.5x114 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; Flemish, out of copyright

Little boy considering whether to go into the sea on holiday (colour litho)
5995986 Little boy considering whether to go into the sea on holiday (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Boys Playing Street Baseball in the 1920s, 1922 (screen print)
3036040 Boys Playing Street Baseball in the 1920s, 1922 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of two boys dressed in suits)

Figure on Diving Board (pencil and crayon on paper)
1068674 Figure on Diving Board (pencil and crayon on paper) by Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig (1880-1938); Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; Foundation for the Arts Collection, gift of Mrs. Alfred L

At the controls, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
At the controls, 1941. Pilot and co-pilot of a Wellington Bomber of No. 149 Squadron in 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Woman with a Child Afraid of a Dog, 17th century. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Woman with a Child Afraid of a Dog, 17th century. From the Museum of Fine Art, Budapest

Christ Drives the Money-Changers from the Temple, 1626. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Christ Drives the Money-Changers from the Temple, 1626. From the Pushkin Museum of Fine Art, Moscow

A Walk-Over?, 1918. German emperor Wilhelm II regarding Russia as a doormat to his new territories, while the Austrian emperor Charles I takes a more cautious approach. Cartoon from Punch

Moses Parting the Waters of the Red Sea (oil on panel)
XJL158813 Moses Parting the Waters of the Red Sea (oil on panel) by Coter, Colijn de (c.1455-c.1540); Musee Rolin, Autun, France; Flemish, out of copyright

In and Out (I), Bairnsfather
That last half-hour before " going in" to the same trenches for the 200th time. Silent trepidation amongst soldiers waiting to go into the trenches yet again

Putting on a Shirt
A well dressed monsieur concentrates on doing up the high collar on his new shirt, while his pet dog looks on with trepidation

Girl with Lots of Kits
A girl with more kittens than she can manage - the mother cat looks on in trepidation

Ww1 / 1915 / Hindenburg Russ
Russian observers tremble at the approach of Hindenburg

Hen and Two Cocks
A hen watches in trepidation as two cocks come to blows over her

Girls Watch Geese
Two children watch the approach of three geese with trepidation, taking refuge behind a tree

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"Trepidation: A Spectrum of Emotions Captured Through Art" In the painting "Deux meres (Two Mothers), 1888" by Leon-Maxime Faivre, we witness the trepidation that two mothers experience as they navigate the challenges and uncertainties of motherhood. As D-Day approaches in France, soldiers stand on the precipice of history, their faces etched with trepidation. The photograph captures a moment frozen in time just before landing, when fear and anticipation intertwine. Red Riding Hood's photo tells a tale of caution and apprehension as she walks through the dark forest, aware of lurking danger but determined to face her fears head-on. Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn's masterpiece "The Sacrifice of Isaac, 1635" depicts Abraham's internal struggle and trepidation as he contemplates sacrificing his own son. It explores themes of faith and moral dilemmas that resonate throughout history. In celebration of victory, Vikings raise their swords high amidst cheers from their comrades. Yet behind those triumphant eyes lies an underlying sense for what awaits them beyond this glorious moment. A little boy lying in bed afraid of the dark transports us back to childhood nights filled with imaginary monsters under our beds. His wide-eyed expression mirrors our own vulnerability when confronted with unknown shadows lurking in darkness. In a scene from "Secret Service, " youngsters are asked if they are willing to do something for their country. Their hesitant expressions reveal both patriotism and trepidation as they contemplate stepping into uncharted territory for a greater cause. "The Soldiers Return" portrays soldiers coming home after war – relief mixed with anxiety about reintegrating into civilian life. Trepidation lingers beneath joyous reunions as they grapple with haunting memories that may never fade away completely.