Grasped Collection

"Horace stretched forth his hand and grasped that of the afflicted father"(engraving)
7193769 " Horace stretched forth his hand and grasped that of the afflicted father" (engraving) by English School

The compassionate children
909046 The compassionate children by Goble, Warwick (1862-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fairy Book published by MacMillan 1926); English, out of copyright

Head of Medusa being grasped by the fingers of Perseus, mounted on a modern neck
1076478 Head of Medusa being grasped by the fingers of Perseus, mounted on a modern neck, Roman Period (marble) by Greek; Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Leeds City Museum) UK; (add.info)

"A heavy hand grasped my shoulder, and held it as if in a vice"(colour litho)
725622 " A heavy hand grasped my shoulder, and held it as if in a vice" (colour litho) by Groome, William Henry Charles (1881-1914); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Island Of The Scots (colour litho)
3651555 The Island Of The Scots (colour litho) by Rainey, William (1852-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Island Of The Scots. " No stay-no pause)

Entombment Christ chest grasped Joseph Arimathea
Artokoloro

Telemachus kneels before Mentor, Jacob Folkema, 1715

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Throughout history and art, the gesture of grasping holds profound meaning. From Horace's compassionate touch to the afflicted father, to the children offering comfort, the simple act of holding a hand can convey empathy and support. The head of Medusa, grasped by Perseus, symbolizes victory over fear. A heavy hand on a shoulder, as in a color litho, can signify authority or protection. The Island of the Scots, depicted in another litho, shows a community coming together, hands joined in unity. In an illustration for Petites Parisiennes, young working girls in Paris, hands are shown in various poses, reflecting the diversity and interconnectedness of everyday life. In 'She', a history of adventure, a hand reaches out to offer assistance. The entombment of Christ, with Joseph of Arimathea's grasping of the Savior's chest, represents the ultimate act of love and sacrifice. Telemachus' reverence towards Mentor, as depicted in a 1715 etching, shows the importance of guidance and mentorship. Like ships upon the sea, drawn by Sydney Hall in 1883, hands steer and navigate, illustrating the power and connection between us all.