Allegories Collection (#21)

Folding fan with a classical subject, possibly an allegory of marriage, c
1069499 Folding fan with a classical subject, possibly an allegory of marriage, c.1750s-60s (gouache on single vellum leaf, ivory, gilding, gouache & brass) by Unknown artist

Cartoon, AFTER THE DERBY
Cartoon, After the Derby! Death doffs his hat and kindly opens the gate for a coachload of revellers back from the Derby. Hell be getting to know them a whole lot better soon. Date: 1870

DEATH AND THE MAIDEN Date: 1503

DEATH / DO US PART (C15)
Allegorical representation of death seperating two lovers - Til Death Do Us Part.... Date: 15th Century

DEATHS DOOR
An old man enters Deaths door Date: 1808

The Triumph of Death In the midst of life... a reminder that Death is waiting for us all... Date: 14th century

Representative scenes of acts that led to the uprising of May 2, 1808, engraving, 1870

V Neubert Smichov Jan Preisler Manes XXI Vyst
V. Neubert Smichov, Jan Preisler, Manes, XXI. Vyst. Sp. Vytv. Um. Manes, paper, lithography, total: height: 125, 5 cm; width: 95, 5 cm, exhibition posters, candle, candleholder, candelabra, altar

Alfred Roller Ver Sacrum Albert Berger Lithographic Institute
Alfred Roller, Ver Sacrum, Albert Berger Lithographic Institute, Secession. IV. Art exhibition of the Vereinigung bildender Kunstler -sterreichs, lithography, total: height: 62, 00 cm; width: 89

Adolphe Willette Imprimerie Charles Verneau Exposition Internationale des produits du commerce & de l indust
Adolphe Willette, Imprimerie Charles Verneau, Exposition Internationale des produits du commerce & de l industrie, paper, lithography, total: height: 139, 5 cm; width: 98, 7 cm, signed: u. r

Allegory Arts personification Painting stands
Allegory of the Arts, Allegory of the Arts. The personification of Painting stands in front of a painting on a pedestal, on the right is Music. Two putti with a mask play at the bottom left

Threatened Swan Interpreted later Allegory Johan de Witt
The Threatened Swan The Threatened Swan The Threatened Swan, Interpreted later as an Allegory on Johan de Witt, The endangered swan. A swan is defending her nest with eggs against a dog

Warring putti Design painting Minerva patroness
Warring putti, Design for a painting. Minerva as patroness, art, symbolic representations, allegories and emblems, science, Scientia, Scienza, Studio (Ripa), Holland, Lodewijk Napoleon Bonaparte

Title page Jan de Kruyff Poems 1776 attributes
Title page for: Jan de Kruyff, Poems, 1776, attributes of Mercury, cupids: amores, amoretti, putti, Freedom, Liberty, Liberta (Ripa) (symbolical representation of concept), symbolic representations

Fame personification Poe see bust Homer Title page
Fame and personification of Poe see at the bust of Homer Title page for: Mengel-Poezy, Amsterdam 1714 Mengel-Poezy (title on object)

Dutch Virgin sitting lion Title page M Vossius
Dutch Virgin sitting on a lion Title page for: M. Vossius, Annales Hollandiae Zelandiaeque, 1680 Annales Hollandiae Zelandiaeque (title on object)

Personification peace lily branch dove symbols
Personification of peace with lily branch and dove, symbols, allegories of peace, Pax, Pace (Ripa), Bartholomeus Willemsz

Painting woman angels personification painting
Painting woman between angels (personification of painting), A female figure (personification of painting) sits in front of an easel with a palette and brushes in her hand

Allegory sculpture female figure hammer next
Allegory on the sculpture, Allegory on the sculpture. A female figure with a hammer next to a sculpted bust, piece of sculpture, reproduction of a piece of sculpture, Sculptura

Outer ornamental considered important inner well
Outer ornamental is considered more important than inner well-being. Allegories about human care for the body and the neglect of the soul (series title)

Allegory Galileo Galilei Sette Pianeti dipinti da Raffaele d Urbino nella
Allegory of Galileo Galilei Sette Pianeti dipinti da Raffaele d Urbino nella Sala Borgia (series title on object), Allegorical representation with two putti holding a portrait of Galileo Galilei

Allegorical representation attributes arts woman
Allegorical representation with attributes of the arts, A woman in Greek robes points out a naked putto on a coat of arms

Truth treads Twist Envy presence Peace VeritA
Truth treads the Twist and Envy in the presence of Peace Verita (Ripa), Disagreement, Discord, Discordia (Ripa), Anger, Ira (Ripa), personification of one of the Seven Deadly Sins, symbols

Painting La Peinture title object Livre des Arts
Painting La Peinture (title on object) Livre des Arts (series title), Allegory of painting. A putto draws to a bust in front of him, to his left a second putto

De Oorlog Oorloghe title object Part Misuse Prosperity series
De Oorlog Oorloghe (title on object), Part of the Misuse of Prosperity series, but printed here as an independent show, without frame and text. Personification of the war

Landscape Allegories Four Elements Jan Brueghel
Landscape with Allegories of the Four Elements; Jan Brueghel the Younger (Flemish, 1601 - 1678), Frans Francken the Younger (Flemish, 1581 - 1642); 1635; Oil on panel; 52.7 × 81.3 cm (20 3)

Allegories Fortitude Patience Federico Zuccaro
Allegories of Fortitude and Patience; Federico Zuccaro (Italian, about 1541 - 1609); about 1595; Pen and brown ink, brush with brown wash, over black chalk; 17.3 x 42 cm (6 13, 16 x 16 9, 16 in.)

Allegories Faith Hope Flanking Federico Device
Allegories of Faith and Hope, Flanking Federicos Device, the Sugar Loaf; Federico Zuccaro (Italian, about 1541 - 1609); about 1595; Pen and brown ink, brush with brown wash

Spain. Barcelona. Porxos d en Xifr?. Detail reliefs
Spain. Barcelona. Porxos d en Xifr?. Edifice neo-classical build commanded by Josep Xifr? i Cases. 1836. It was named Porxos after the long arcades encircling the buildings. Detail relief

Clock - Three Graces by E M Flaconet - Marble and Bronze
The Three Graces by Etienne-Maurice Flaconet (1716-1791) from circa 1770 a clock made from white marble and gilt bronze Date: circa 1770

Allegorical fresco. Hall ceiling. Museum of Ethnography. Bud
Allegorical fresco depicting goddess Justice surrounded by the figures depicting Justice and Peace and the Sin and Retribution

Spain. Barcelona. Porxos d en Xifr?. Edifice neo-classical build commanded by Josep Xifr? i Cases. 1836. It was named Porxos after the long arcades encircling the buildings. Detail relief

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"Unveiling the Hidden Meanings: Exploring Allegories in Art and Life" Delve into the world of allegories, where symbols speak volumes and stories are told through visual metaphors. From the iconic "Worker and Kolkhoz Woman" sculpture by Vera Mukhina, capturing the spirit of Soviet unity, to Holbein's haunting "Dance of Death, " these artworks transcend their physical forms. Absinthe, known as the Green Fairy, becomes an allegory for temptation and indulgence. Its emerald elixir lures us into a realm where reality blurs with imagination. Meanwhile, in "Allegory of Music, " we witness how harmonious melodies can transport us beyond earthly boundaries. In "Mars, surrounded by the Arts and Sciences, " Ignorance is conquered as knowledge triumphs over darkness. This captivating oil painting reminds us that wisdom holds immense power against ignorance's grip. Similarly, "The Seasons: Spring" lithograph bursts forth with vibrant colors, symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings. Death itself becomes an allegorical figure in various forms - from skeletal figures reminding us of our mortality to The Grim Reaper wielding his scythe with solemn purpose. These depictions challenge our perception of life's transience while urging reflection on its fleeting nature. Traveling back centuries ago to medieval times reveals frescoes like "Allegory of Obedience. " Here obedience takes shape within a narrative that explores societal roles and expectations. Likewise, Brueghel Elder's masterpiece "Tower Babel" serves as a cautionary tale about human ambition reaching insurmountable heights. Finally, skulls adorned with crossbones serve as potent symbols throughout history - reminders that life inevitably meets its end but also representing rebellion or danger depending on context. Through these diverse examples spanning different mediums and eras emerges one common thread: allegories invite contemplation beyond what meets the eye. They challenge us to decipher hidden meanings, encouraging a deeper understanding of the human experience.