Close Ups Collection

Tetragrammaton, Church of Saint-Thomas d Aquin, Paris, France, Europe

Statue of Our Lady of Velankanni, a Christian Tamil saint, Antony, Hauts-de-Seine, France, Europe

Shroud of Turin, Jesus Christ, Paris, France, Europe

Gold mask of Tutankhamun, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Orthodox Coptic icon of St. Bichoy, Chatenay-Malabry, Hauts de Seine, France, Europe

Roman mosaic, Battle between Alexander and Darius, from Pompeii House of the Faun, National Archaeological Museum, Naples, Campania, Italy, Europe

Greek Orthodox icon depicting the Visitation, Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece, Europe

Icon of the Virgin and Child in Mary Magdalene Russian Orthodox church on Mount of Olives, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

White Tara, Tibetan thanka, Shedub Choekhor Ling Monastery, Mont Saleve, Haute-Savoie, France, Europe

Painting in the London ISKCON Hindu temple of Mahavishnu, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Mosaic of Joan of Arc uncovered in 1917, Fourviere Basilica, Lyon, Rhone, France, Europe

Jesus the Good Shepherd, 19th century stained glass in St. Johns Anglican church, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

Painting of herding the Ox, from the ten Ox Herding Pictures of Zen Buddhism, representing the stages of enlightement, Seoul, South Korea, Asia

Painting of coming home on the Oxs back, from the ten Ox Herding Pictures of Zen Buddhism, representing the stages of enlightement, Seoul, South Korea, Asia

Ignatius of Loyola, Santander, Cantabria, Spain, Europe

Greek Orthodox icon depicting Christs birth, Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece, Europe

Scroll of Esther, known as the Megillah, Purim celebration, Paris, France, Europe

Icon of the Resurrection, Latroun, Israel, Middle East

Painting of catching the Ox, from the ten Ox Herding Pictures of Zen Buddhism, representing the stages of enlightement, Seoul, South Korea, Asia

Painting of the Visitation in the Visitation church in Ein Kerem, Israel, Middle East

Bodhidharma, Seoul, South Korea, Asia

Wall of names, Memorial to the 80000 Jewish Victims of the Holocaust from Bohemia and Moravia, Pinkas Synagogue, Prague, Czech Republic, Europe

The Hebrew Tetragrammaton / Yahweh symbolizes Gods omnipotence and simultaneously
The Hebrew Tetragrammaton/Yahweh symbolizes Gods omnipotence and simultaneously, Karlskirche (St. Charless Church), Vienna, Austria, Europe

Torah scroll and Yad, Torah pointer, Paris, France, Europe

Greek Orthodox icon depicting Christ in the Garden of Olives, Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece, Europe

Muslim prayer carpet, Palestinian Authority, Middle East

Orangutan baby (Pongo pygmaeus) head portrait of baby, Semengoh Nature reserve, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia. Endangered

Greek Orthodox icon depicting St. John the Baptist, Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece, Europe

Greek Orthodox icon depicting Christ, Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece, Europe

Ethiopian Coptic icon at the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

St. George slaying the dragon, Gozo, Malta, Europe

Front gate sculpture of St. Isaac Jogues, New Yorks first Catholic priest, St. Patricks Cathedral, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Torah scroll and the two Rimonim, Paris, France, Europe

Greek Orthodox icon depicting Christ as High Priest, Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece, Europe

Virgin and Child, Greek Orthodox icon, Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece, Europe

Stained glass window of St. Louis holding the crown of thorns, St. Louis church, Vittel, Vosges, France, Europe

Fifth Station of the Cross, Simon helps Jesus to carry the cross, St. John the Baptists Church, Arras, Pas-de-Calais, France, Europe

Altar cloth, Sainte-Marie des Batignolles church, Paris, France, Europe

Greek Orthodox icon depicting Jesus, who is shown twice, and his apostles on Lake Tiberias, Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece, Europe

Hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus), in plant pot, captive, United Kingdom, Europe

Two scuba divers, giant moray (Gymnothorax javanicus) with open mouth, and coral reef, Ras Mohammed National Park, Red Sea, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Icon of St. Luke at Aghiou Pavlou monastery, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mount Athos, Greece, Europe

Icon of Jesuss Transfiguration, Le Bec Hellouin, Eure, Normandy, France, Europe

Oscars Neon Martini Glass and Vegas neon signs, Fremont Street, Neon Museum, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America, North America

Art Deco detail of entrance to 30 Rockefeller Plaza, Rockefeller Center, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States of America. North America

Lobster buoys, Cape Cod National Seashore, Orleans, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, New England, United States of America, North America

Solfar (Sun Voyager) sculpture by Jon Gunnar Arnason in Reykjavik, Iceland, Polar Regions

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Exploring the Intricacies of Close-Ups: From Tutankhamun's Gold Mask to Jesus' Shroud" In the heart of Cairo, Egypt, the Egyptian Museum unveils a mesmerizing close-up of history with the dazzling gold mask of Tutankhamun. Paris, France holds a sacred relic that has captivated believers and skeptics alike – the enigmatic Shroud of Turin, offering an intimate glimpse into Jesus Christ's final moments. Nestled in Antony, Hauts-de-Seine, France stands a statue honoring Our Lady of Velankanni – a Christian Tamil saint whose serene visage invites close contemplation. Greek Easter celebrations come alive with Tsoureki (Tsourekia), an intricately braided bread that beckons us to appreciate every delicious detail in Greece. A Roman mosaic discovered in Pompeii's House of the Faun brings Alexander and Darius' legendary battle closer than ever before through its stunning close-up depiction. The Torah scroll and Yad (Torah pointer) housed in Paris offer a profound connection to Jewish heritage as they guide readers through ancient wisdom from Europe. Italy celebrates Easter with Colomba, an Italian cake adorned with intricate details that symbolize rebirth and renewal for all who indulge their senses. Continuing our exploration in Paris, we encounter another Torah scroll accompanied by two Rimonim – ornate ornaments representing divine blessings within Jewish tradition. During Purim celebrations in Paris, Europe comes alive as communities gather around the Scroll of Esther (Megillah), cherishing each word that recounts this joyous tale. Symbolizing God's omnipotence and reverence for Hebrew culture is the Hebrew Tetragrammaton / Yahweh symbol found across various artifacts throughout time. Bonus: