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Surprise
Emotional state experienced as the result of an unexpected event
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An episode in Tristram Shandy: Dr. Slop being introduced to Tristram Shandy's father, who is smoking with a friend in his parlour. Stipple engraving by W. Haines, 1809, after L. Sterne.
Sterne, Laurence, 1713-1768.
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Date: 14 April 1809
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Reference: 22019i
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Christ appearing to the apostle Thomas holds his wrist and invites him to touch the wound in his side. Stipple engraving by B. Smith, 1826, after G.A. Galli, il Spadarino.
Galli, Giovanni Antonio, 1585-1652.
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Date: May 1826
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Reference: 2917628i
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Two outlines of faces showing astonishment and fear (left) and laughter (right). Etching by B. Picart, 1713, after C. Le Brun.
Le Brun, Charles, 1619-1690.
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Date: [1713]
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Reference: 33510i
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Jupiter on his eagle descends to rape Semele. Engraving by J.B Haussard after Perino del Vaga.
Perino, del Vaga, 1500 or 1501-1547.
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Date: [between 1700 and 1799]
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Reference: 3006379i
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A gentlemen pays an unexpected call on a lady friend only to discover she is in the middle of having an enema. Line engraving by F. Dequevauviller, 1786, after N. Lafrensen the younger.
Lafrensen, Niklas, 1737-1807.
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Date: [1786]
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Reference: 15864i
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