Allegorical Collection (page 4)

Nemesis (The Great Fortune), 1499-1503 (engraving)
7414926 Nemesis (The Great Fortune), 1499-1503 (engraving); 33.4--23.1 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: by Albrecht Durer)

Symbolic female figure representing Freedom, releasing a dove, 1803 (watercolour, ivory, gilt, glass)
7340097 Symbolic female figure representing Freedom, releasing a dove, 1803 (watercolour, ivory, gilt, glass) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 5.9x4.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Detail with cornice and allegorical figures of the decoration, Church of St Francis, Sassuolo, Italy
8683596 Detail with cornice and allegorical figures of the decoration, Church of St Francis, Sassuolo, Italy by Bianchi, Baldassarre (1612-79) & Monti

Pilgrims attacking Giant Despair, 19th century (print)
2603522 Pilgrims attacking Giant Despair, 19th century (print); (add.info.: Illustration from the theological fiction The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan (1628-88))

The Willow Tree (gouache with colour chalk and pen & black ink over pencil)
CH378620 The Willow Tree (gouache with colour chalk and pen & black ink over pencil) by Dulac, Edmund (1882-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dante's Beatrice (engraving)
8631288 Dante's Beatrice (engraving) by Kiesel, Conrad (1846-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dante's Beatrice. Illustration from Black and White)

Civilisation in Africa and Asia (engraving)
8673244 Civilisation in Africa and Asia (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Civilisation in Africa and Asia)

Bravo, Belgium! (litho)
8655423 Bravo, Belgium! (litho) by Townsend, Frederick Henry (1868-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bravo, Belgium!, 1914)

Statue of Calliope, Boncompagni Ludovisi collection, pentelic marble, National Roman Museum, Palazzo Altemps, Rome
6384495 Statue of Calliope, Boncompagni Ludovisi collection, pentelic marble, National Roman Museum, Palazzo Altemps, Rome, Italy; Museo Nazionale Romano, Palazzo Altemps, Rome

Statuette of a Muse. Polyhymnia
7287256 Statuette of a Muse. Polyhymnia.; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Statuette of a Muse. Roman copy of Muses by Philiskos of Rhodes around 169 BC)

Spring, 14th century (fresco)
8683336 Spring, 14th century (fresco) by Bindoccio, Cristoforo di & Piero, Meo di (14th century); Museo di palazzo Corboli (Museo civico archeologico e d'arte sacra), Asciano, Tuscany

The Fable and the Truth, 19th century (illustration)
8822190 The Fable and the Truth, 19th century (illustration) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

Purissima 1927 (Oil on canvas)
8766622 Purissima 1927 (Oil on canvas) by Stella, Joseph (1877-1946); 193x144.8 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art

Emmanuel's second entry into Mansoul, 19th century (lithograph)
3052940 Emmanuel's second entry into Mansoul, 19th century (lithograph); Private Collection; (add.info.: From the book The Holy War by John Bunyan, from late 19th century edition.)

Christian and Hopeful meet the shepherds. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print
2603524 Christian and Hopeful meet the shepherds. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print.; (add.info)

Christiana's Farewell. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print
2603514 Christiana's Farewell. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print.; (add.info.: Illustration from the theological fiction The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan)

Giant Despair discovers Christian and Hopeful on his grounds. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan
2603553 Giant Despair discovers Christian and Hopeful on his grounds. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print.; (add.info)

The Palace Beautiful. Lions in the way. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print
2603539 The Palace Beautiful. Lions in the way. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print.; (add.info)

The muse, the carpenter and the soldier that built Paris, 1911 (print)
8698398 The muse, the carpenter and the soldier that built Paris, 1911 (print); (add.info.: Geography. France. Paris and the poets. The muse, the carpenter and the soldier that built Paris)

The Greek god Neilos, the river god of the Nile, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy
7278249 The Greek god Neilos, the river god of the Nile, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Greek god Neilos, the river god of the Nile)

The Roman Goddess Roma, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy
7278233 The Roman Goddess Roma, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Roman Goddess Roma, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy)

Louis Bleriot, 1909 (print)
7293232 Louis Bleriot, 1909 (print); (add.info.: Transport. Aviation. Louis Bleriot crossing the Channel on July 1909. Allegoric character of the winds looks at the plane)

Franco Russian Alliance, 1914 (print)
7293522 Franco Russian Alliance, 1914 (print); (add.info.: History. France. Franco Russian Alliance at the beginning of World War I, July, 28, 1914)

The three routes to eternity. 19th century French allegorical woodcut
5306230 The three routes to eternity. 19th century French allegorical woodcut; Universal History Archive/UIG

John Bull (colour litho)
8635295 John Bull (colour litho) by Foy, Andre (1886-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Bull, personification of England)

The Tree Of Battles. Allegorical Figures Representing The Discord Existing Between Social Classes
UIG5420242 The Tree Of Battles. Allegorical Figures Representing The Discord Existing Between Social Classes. After A 15Th Century Manuscript

Tomb of Julian de Medici. Julian de Medici (Giuliano de Medici (1478-1516), then Duke of Nemours
BEN5480711 Tomb of Julian de Medici. Julian de Medici (Giuliano de Medici (1478-1516), then Duke of Nemours, is represented as emperor

Representation of the Degrees of Man's Age Engraving 1820 Civica raccolta delle stampe Bertarelli, Milan
BEN5478758 Representation of the Degrees of Man's Age Engraving 1820 Civica raccolta delle stampe Bertarelli, Milan; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

Risorgimento, first Italian war of independence: the lion of Saint Mark (San Marco) symbol of Venice
BEN5479515 Risorgimento, first Italian war of independence: the lion of Saint Mark (San Marco) symbol of Venice, holding the double-headed eagle at the time of the insurrection of the city against

Medal commemorating the peace of Amiens (France, 1802), 1802 (bronze medal)
MMM5475417 Medal commemorating the peace of Amiens (France, 1802), 1802 (bronze medal); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Medal commemorating the peace of Amiens (France, 1802)

A group of infirm people and a lord doing a work of mercy by giving them assistance
BEN5475048 A group of infirm people and a lord doing a work of mercy by giving them assistance. Miniature taken from The Works of Merciord (ms. II, VI, 16, f.40 r) made for Philippe de France, 1278

An allegorical frontispiece depicting the Learning, Reason and Art, 18th century
5308737 An allegorical frontispiece depicting the Learning, Reason and Art, 18th century; (add.info.: An allegorical frontispiece depicting the Learning, Reason and Art)

Symbolic representation of the Universe. Detail of a siren mosaic in Rome, 12th century (mosaic)
JEB4853819 Symbolic representation of the Universe. Detail of a siren mosaic in Rome, 12th century (mosaic); 360x440 cm; (add.info.: Romanesque mosaic of the four rivers, 12th century)

First World War: France, Postcard of a photo taken in the studio showing a young woman with a gun
LUX4736416 First World War: France, Postcard of a photo taken in the studio showing a young woman with a gun and a flag entitled "Glory to France"

Allegorical Figure, c.1635 (black chalk with red chalk )
XOS5873598 Allegorical Figure, c.1635 (black chalk with red chalk ) by Strozzi, Bernardo (1581-1644); 37.3x26.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

The happiness sower, 1910-20 (postcard)
7422872 The happiness sower, 1910-20 (postcard); (add.info.: Paranormal. Superstition. The happyness sower. Woman sows amulets and lucky charms. Postcard, France, 1910-20.); © Archives Charmet

"Silence is the life of love", 1678 (engraving)
7422873 "Silence is the life of love", 1678 (engraving); (add.info.: Religion. Morality. "Silence is the life of love." Angel laud silence)

Dreyfus case: Italian postcard in favour of Captain Dreyfus supported abroad and in Italy by a popular movement
FGL5493661 Dreyfus case: Italian postcard in favour of Captain Dreyfus supported abroad and in Italy by a popular movement: "To Alfred Dreyfus and his glorious defenders"

Page of a manuscript representing the allegories of Dialectics (associated with Zarathustra (Zarathushtra)
BEN5464500 Page of a manuscript representing the allegories of Dialectics (associated with Zarathustra (Zarathushtra, Zarathushtra)

Medal commemorating the home-coming of SMS Mowe, 1915 (bronze)
7339298 Medal commemorating the home-coming of SMS Mowe, 1915 (bronze) by Goetz, Karl (1875-1950); 5.6x0 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

B: The Pope - The Alphabet of Death, c.1856 (engraving)
DUV4222062 B: The Pope - The Alphabet of Death, c.1856 (engraving); 8x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Drawing by H. Loedel after Hans Holbein (1497? -1543)); Photo © Duvallon

F: The Impress - The Alphabet of Death, c.1856 (engraving)
DUV4222039 F: The Impress - The Alphabet of Death, c.1856 (engraving); 8x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Drawing by H. Loedel after Hans Holbein (1497? -1543)); Photo © Duvallon

L: the priest - The Alphabet of Death, c.1856 (engraving)
DUV4222014 L: the priest - The Alphabet of Death, c.1856 (engraving); 8x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Drawing by H. Loedel after Hans Holbein (1497? -1543)); Photo © Duvallon

Vanite: still life with skull, shell, score, hourglass, candle and string instrument
JEB4906371 Vanite: still life with skull, shell, score, hourglass, candle and string instrument. Painting by Simon Fox of Saint Andre (1613-1677) c.1650 (oil on canvas); Palais de Longchamp

O: a fat monk (Obesus monachus) - The Alphabet of Death, c.1856 (engraving)
DUV4222016 O: a fat monk (Obesus monachus) - The Alphabet of Death, c.1856 (engraving); 8x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Drawing by H)

X: Two players who cheat themselves (Xycophantes or Sycophantes) - The Alphabet of Death, c.1856 (engraving)
DUV4221963 X: Two players who cheat themselves (Xycophantes or Sycophantes) - The Alphabet of Death, c.1856 (engraving); 8x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Drawing by H)

Spanish War of Independence
3499753 Spanish War of Independence; (add.info.: Spanish War of Independence. The Bruc Drum. Allegory. It commemorates the second and decisive battle of Bruc (14 June, 1808) against the French Army

Lute shaped body, 1565 (engraving)
2102131 Lute shaped body, 1565 (engraving); (add.info.: Literature. "Musician". Monster. Lute shaped body. Engraving (facsimile) in

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"Unveiling the Depths: Allegorical Representations Across Time and Space" From the "Kiss of the Oceans" at the Panama Canal, where Atlantic meets Pacific, to the "Defenders of the Empire" - British Army, Navy, and Airforce standing tall; allegory has long been a powerful tool in conveying complex ideas. Intriguingly, even socialist ideals found their way into art with "The Workers May-Pole, " a design for a thought-provoking socialist poster. Similarly, alchemy's mystique is captured in the enigmatic "Alchemical Tree. " "Bismarck as Blacksmith" portrays political power through an allegorical lens while William John Wainwright's masterpiece - "Parable Of The Wise And Foolish Virgins" - invites contemplation on wisdom and folly. "WOMENs SUFFRAGE: The Awakening, " by Henry Mayer showcases an allegorical representation striding across western states towards equality. Alice Duer Miller's poignant poem echoes this sentiment below. A trades union membership certificate symbolizes solidarity among workers while Vera Mukhina's sculpture captures unity between laborers in Moscow. Mary L. Macomber delves into darkness with her evocative piece titled "Night and Her Daughter Sleep. " Meanwhile, Hieronymus Bosch takes us on a surreal journey through sin and pleasure with his iconic triptych - "The Garden of Earthly Delights. " Lastly, we find ourselves immersed in satire as Hogarth presents us with "The Bathos, " reminding us that humor can also be employed within allegory to convey profound messages. These diverse examples remind us that allegories have transcended time and culture to provoke thought, challenge norms, and inspire change throughout history.