Virility Collection

Advertising vignette for Champagne wines representing a couple dancing around a cup
AIS5371857 Advertising vignette for Champagne wines representing a couple dancing around a cup, 20th century (poster) by Nogues, Xavier (1873-1941); eIberfoto; Spanish, out of copyright

The fall of Icarus (detail) - 1636 (oil on canvas)
AIS5362386 The fall of Icarus (detail) - 1636 (oil on canvas) by Gowy, Jacob Peter (fl.1632-61); Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Deadalus is flying on his side); eIberfoto; Flemish, out of copyright

Numancia, 1881 (oil on canvas)
AIS5371933 Numancia, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Vera y Estaca, Alejo (1834-1923); Diputacion Provincial de Soria, Soria, Spain; (add.info)

Garibaldi on Horseback, 1860 (oil on canvas)
7073261 Garibaldi on Horseback, 1860 (oil on canvas) by Palizzi, Filippo (1818-99); 83x65 cm; Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Buenos Aires, Argentina; Italian, out of copyright

A Carpenter (oil on canvas)
FIA5326843 A Carpenter (oil on canvas) by Malevich, Kazimir Severinovich (1878-1935); State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Two drunken men, 1850
3478740 Two drunken men, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of two drunken men. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Representation of the four ages of life: childhood, youth, adulthood or age of manhood
BEN5478768 Representation of the four ages of life: childhood, youth, adulthood or age of manhood and old age' 19th century engraving Civica raccolta delle stampe Bertarelli

Portrait of Charles Howard
MMM5463215 Portrait of Charles Howard by Mytens, Daniel (1590-c.1648); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Portrait of Charles Howard (1536-1624)

Cinderella (Cinderella): the minister, searches in all the cottages and houses of the kingdom the girl who lost her
XEE4143311 Cinderella (Cinderella): the minister, searches in all the cottages and houses of the kingdom the girl who lost her slipper of vair c.1910 (lithograph) by Dulac

Trades Practiced in Bologna, c1640. Creators: Agostino Parisini, Francesco Curti
Trades Practiced in Bologna, c1640. Plate: Plate 1

Manhood. From the series: The Four Ages of Man, 1840-1845. Creator: Ditlev Blunck
Manhood. From the series: The Four Ages of Man, 1840-1845. Young man steering a boat through rocky seas, flanked by an angel and a devil

Fascist leader Benito Mussolini. 1924 (drawing)
6438183 Fascist leader Benito Mussolini. 1924 (drawing) by Hungarian School, (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: History. Italy. Fascist leader Benito Mussolini)

"Achille pleure la mort deAchilles Lamenting the Death of Patroclus
FIA5365171 " Achille pleure la mort deAchilles Lamenting the Death of Patroclus by Gay, Nikolai Nikolajevitch (1831-94); Belorussian National Gallery, Minsk

Paseo de Gracia, 1893 (oil on canvas)
AIS5363694 Paseo de Gracia, 1893 (oil on canvas) by Miralles Galaup, Francesco (1848-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Traffic and pedestrians on the Promenade de Gracia)

portrait of Jacques Offenbach (1819-1880), German composer
LSE4103734 portrait of Jacques Offenbach (1819-1880), German composer, naturalized French by Nadar (b/w photo) by Nadar (Gaspard Felix Tournachon) (1820-1910)

Jacques Offenbach (1819-1880) (b / w photo)
864631 Jacques Offenbach (1819-1880) (b/w photo) by Nadar (Gaspard Felix Tournachon) (1820-1910); (add.info.: Jacques Offenbach (1819-1880) born Jakob Levy Eberst Offenbach at Cologne

The Wild Hunt of Odin, 1872 (oil on canvas)
3086601 The Wild Hunt of Odin, 1872 (oil on canvas) by Arbo, Peter Nicolai (1831-92); 166x240.5 cm; Nasjonalgalleriet, Oslo, Norway; Norwegian, out of copyright

Mesolithic Rock Art: Deer and Goats (8000-7000 BC), Spain, Bicorp
AIS5375503 Mesolithic Rock Art: Deer and Goats (8000-7000 BC), Spain, Bicorp, La Arana Cave (painting) by Prehistoric; (add.info.: Mesolithic Rock Art: Deer and Goats (8000-7000 BC). Spain, Bicorp

The Menat, 1923. Symbol of the ancient Egyptian goddess Hathor, worn for protection, fertility and virility. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London)

Virility & energy tonics, San Cristobal de Las Casas, Chiapas Province, Mexico

Portrait of Bartolini (painting)
7129180 Portrait of Bartolini (painting) by Brici, Francesco (1870-1950); Museo della Citta, Rimini, Italy; (add.info.: Portrait of Bartolini, Francesco Brici, civic museum (museo della citta')

Two male nudes on a rock, 1890 (b/w photo)
1574231 Two male nudes on a rock, 1890 (b/w photo) by Gloeden, Wilhelm von (1856-1931); (add.info.: Photograph by Wilhelm von Gloeden, (1856 - 1931): German photographer who worked mainly in Italy

Couple dancing waltz. circa 1910 (Illustration)
6437969 Couple dancing waltz. circa 1910 (Illustration) by Geiger, Richard (1870-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Art. Dance. Couple dancing waltz. Illustration by R)

Napoleonic Wars: The Siege of Zaragoza (Zaragoza, June 15 - August 14, 1808), Spain (engraving)
AIS5351910 Napoleonic Wars: The Siege of Zaragoza (Zaragoza, June 15 - August 14, 1808), Spain (engraving) by Spanish School, (19th century); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; © Iberfoto

Power house mechanic working on steam pump c. 1920 (coloured photo)
7286044 Power house mechanic working on steam pump c.1920 (coloured photo) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

close-up of a power house mechanic working on steam pump c. 1920 (photo)
7286036 close-up of a power house mechanic working on steam pump c.1920 (photo) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

S as Satyr
6523623s as Satyr by Hermann-Paul, Rene George (1874-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: in " Alphabet for big children. H. Simonis Empis, publisher, 1898. Preface by Henri Bauer (1851-1915)

Saint Sebastian, 16th century (polychrome wood sculpture)
AIS5370510 Saint Sebastian, 16th century (polychrome wood sculpture) by Berruguete, Alonso (1488-1561); Museo Nacional de Escultura, Valladolid, Spain; © Iberfoto

Iroquois Warrior. 1810 (engraving)
6437751 Iroquois Warrior. 1810 (engraving) by Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, Jacques (1757-1810); Private Collection; (add.info.: Geography. Canada. Iroquois warrior scalping his opponent)

Men drawing water from a well, from the Bible of Charles V of Valois, copied by Bernardino di Modena (vellum)
IND364415 Men drawing water from a well, from the Bible of Charles V of Valois, copied by Bernardino di Modena (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Archivo Capitular, Girona

The States General at Orleans, 1561 (colour litho)
IND388213 The States General at Orleans, 1561 (colour litho) by Tortorel, Jacques (fl.1568-92) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Palestine. Map
7269229 Palestine. Map by Faden, William (1750-1836); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palaestina quce et chanaan et terra Promissionis vel terra sancta)

Healthy skin keeps him on the job c. 1944
7265328 Healthy skin keeps him on the job c.1944 by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Federal Security Agency - U.S)

His mask keeps him on the job. c. 1944
7265326 His mask keeps him on the job. c.1944 by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Federal Security Agency - U.S)

Title page of DE RE METALLICA, Georgius Agricola, 1621, dealing with the extraction and shaping of metals
7268496 Title page of DE RE METALLICA, Georgius Agricola, 1621, dealing with the extraction and shaping of metals by Agricola

Princess Christians Bazaar in Aid of the Windsor Creche and the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
1606780 Princess Christians Bazaar in Aid of the Windsor Creche and the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (engraving) by English School

The Triumph of Time, c. 1530-40 (grisaille on glass)
6620694 The Triumph of Time, c.1530-40 (grisaille on glass) by Anonymous; diam: 29, 5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Darkness, from the Cycle of Human Life, 1906-07 (gouache on paper)
FTB97839 Darkness, from the Cycle of Human Life, 1906-07 (gouache on paper) by Sartorio, Giulio Aristide (1860-1932); Galleria Internazionale d Arte Moderna, Ca Pesaro, Venice

Death, from the Cycle of Human Life, 1906-07 (gouache on paper)
FTB97838 Death, from the Cycle of Human Life, 1906-07 (gouache on paper) by Sartorio, Giulio Aristide (1860-1932); Galleria Internazionale d Arte Moderna, Ca Pesaro, Venice

Bathing Nymphs and Child, 1855-60 (oil on canvas)
5863030 Bathing Nymphs and Child, 1855-60 (oil on canvas) by Corot, Jean Baptiste Camille (1796-1875); 82.6x100.3 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Regular check ups keep him on the job c. 1944
7265414 Regular check ups keep him on the job c.1944 by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Doctor with Stethoscope performs a medical check-up Federal Security Agency)

Sella stercoraria, chair used to confirm the masculinity of the Pope (woodcut)
7186182 Sella stercoraria, chair used to confirm the masculinity of the Pope (woodcut) by German School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sella stercoraria)

World War I: "Portrait of Gabriele D annunzio (1863-1938) (WWI: Italian poet and soldier Gabriele d Annunzio)
ELD4867000 World War I: " Portrait of Gabriele D annunzio (1863-1938) (WWI: Italian poet and soldier Gabriele d Annunzio) Illustration by Tancredi Scarpelli (1866-1937)

On the River Banks, 1850
3359536 On the River Banks, 1850 by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); (add.info.: Painting titled On the River Banks by Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) a French artist

I. Drunkard
6523701 I. Drunkard by Henreaux, Lucien L. (pseudonym LSH) (active 1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: in " Silhouettes -- Alphabet. Publisher unknown, 1904 (legal depot BNF)

H. Bailiff
6523700 H. Bailiff by Henreaux, Lucien L. (pseudonym LSH) (active 1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: in " Silhouettes -- Alphabet. Publisher unknown, 1904 (legal depot BNF)

Still-Life of Fruit and Flowers (oil on canvas)
6816284 Still-Life of Fruit and Flowers (oil on canvas) by Marseus van Schrieck, Otto (c.1619-78) (after); 91.5x71 cm; Lyon & Turnbull

Portrait of Alfonso XII (1857-1885), 1880 (oil on canvas)
AIS5349575 Portrait of Alfonso XII (1857-1885), 1880 (oil on canvas) by Galvan y Candela, Jose Maria (1837-1899); Palacio del Senado, Madrid, Spain; © Iberfoto

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"Exploring the Essence of Virility: A Journey through Art and History" Embark on a captivating journey through time as we delve into the concept of virility, an enduring symbol of strength and vitality. From the majestic brushstrokes of Garibaldi on Horseback to the meticulous craftsmanship depicted in A Carpenter, art has long celebrated masculinity. In The Fall of Icarus, we witness both ambition and vulnerability intertwined—a reminder that even the most powerful can falter. Similarly, Portrait of Bartolini captures a stoic yet introspective gaze, reflecting upon the complexities that lie within true virility. Through Two Male Nudes on a Rock captured in 1890's black-and-white photography, we glimpse at raw physicality frozen in time—an ode to unadulterated masculine energy. Meanwhile, "Achille pleure la mort de Patroclus" evokes deep emotions surrounding loss and mourning—showcasing sensitivity as an integral part of manhood. Paseo de Gracia transports us to vibrant Barcelona streets in 1893 where vigor radiates from every corner—energetic souls embracing life with gusto. Jacques Offenbach's portrait immortalizes his genius; his music resonating with passion and vigor for generations to come. Mesolithic Rock Art takes us back thousands of years when early civilizations revered nature's potency—the depiction of deer and goats embodying fertility itself. The Menat stands tall as an ancient Egyptian symbol representing male power—a testament to timeless masculinity. Finally, San Cristobal de Las Casas offers Virility & Energy Tonics—a modern-day homage to traditional remedies believed to invigorate body and spirit alike. In this bustling Mexican province lies a testament to mankind's eternal quest for vitality. As we navigate these diverse artistic expressions across centuries and continents, one thing becomes clear: virility is not confined by time or culture—it transcends boundaries, and is an ever-evolving concept, a celebration of the human spirit's boundless potential.