Allergoric Collection (#7)

The Coat of Arms of Death, 1503, from reproduction in Albrecht Duerer Kupferstiche
LLM438689 The Coat of Arms of Death, 1503, from reproduction in Albrecht Duerer Kupferstiche, published 1920 (digitaly enhanced image) by Durer or Duerer

Charity kissing Peace (oil on wood)
BFM286882 Charity kissing Peace (oil on wood) by Floris, Frans (1519-70); 33.5x44.5 cm; Schlossmuseum, Schloss Friedenstein, Gotha, Germany; Bildarchiv Foto Marburg

Friendship is Love, benevolent, sincere (engraving)
964852 Friendship is Love, benevolent, sincere (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Friendship is Love, benevolent)

Scotts Table of Cebes (engraving)
964850 Scotts Table of Cebes (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scotts Table of Cebes)

Allegory of class politics (litho)
3094499 Allegory of class politics (litho) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Allegory of class politics. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Allegory of Good Government, detail of the effect of commutative justice, 1338-40 (fresco)
ALI213986 Allegory of Good Government, detail of the effect of commutative justice, 1338-40 (fresco) by Lorenzetti, Ambrogio (1285-c.1348); Palazzo Pubblico, Siena, Italy; Alinari

Allegory of Bad Government, detail of Avarice, Pride, Vanity, Tyranny, Fraud and Anger, 1338-40 (fresco)
ALI184761 Allegory of Bad Government, detail of Avarice, Pride, Vanity, Tyranny, Fraud and Anger, 1338-40 (fresco) by Lorenzetti, Ambrogio (1285-c.1348); Palazzo Pubblico, Siena

Allegory of Bad Government, detail of the demolition of a house, 1338-40 (fresco)
ALI184759 Allegory of Bad Government, detail of the demolition of a house, 1338-40 (fresco) by Lorenzetti, Ambrogio (1285-c.1348); Palazzo Pubblico, Siena, Italy; Alinari

Allegorical figure of Friesland and Groningen with coats of arms
6039688 Allegorical figure of Friesland and Groningen with coats of arms by Netherlandish School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

All Souls Cemetery in Kensall Green (engraving)
1594439 All Souls Cemetery in Kensall Green (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: All Souls Cemetery in Kensall Green)

Kate Greenaway before the fates
3779409 Kate Greenaway before the fates by Greenaway, Kate (1846-1901); (add.info.: Kate Greenaway before the fates, 1883 by Kate Greenaway. Water-colour painting)

Vive Le Roi, the popularity of French Finance Minister, Jacques Necker (engraving)
1201765 Vive Le Roi, the popularity of French Finance Minister, Jacques Necker (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cartoon of Mirabeau, presiding over the Jacobin Club, 1789 (coloured engraving)
1201752 Cartoon of Mirabeau, presiding over the Jacobin Club, 1789 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Honore Gabriel Riqueti)

Admist the Joys triumphant Peace bestows, Science and Art exult in calm repose (engraving)
964849 Admist the Joys triumphant Peace bestows, Science and Art exult in calm repose (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Allegorical figure of Fortune (chromolitho)
964251 Allegorical figure of Fortune (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Allegorical figure of Fortune (Figure allegorique de la Fortune), France

Censorship (colour litho)
3096383 Censorship (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Censorship. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Christmas, an allegory of A Beltrame (colour litho)
2798257 Christmas, an allegory of A Beltrame (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas, an allegory of A Beltrame)

The Court of Mary of Anjou, wife of Charles VII (chromolitho)
668410 The Court of Mary of Anjou, wife of Charles VII (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Court of Mary of Anjou, wife of Charles VII)

Ceiling in the Autumn Room, Brignole Gallery (fresco) (b / w photo)
ALI367679 Ceiling in the Autumn Room, Brignole Gallery (fresco) (b/w photo) by Piola, Domenico the Elder (1627-1703); Palazzo Rosso, Genoa

Allegory of Winter, on the vault of the Winter Room (fresco) (b / w photo)
ALI367678 Allegory of Winter, on the vault of the Winter Room (fresco) (b/w photo) by Piola, Domenico the Elder (1627-1703); Palazzo Rosso, Genoa, Italy; Alinari

Bronze allegorical statues on the piers of the Farringdon Street Bridge (engraving)
585503 Bronze allegorical statues on the piers of the Farringdon Street Bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fortuna, statue in the Vatican, illustration from History of Rome by Victor Duruy
LLM438600 Fortuna, statue in the Vatican, illustration from History of Rome by Victor Duruy, published 1884 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

Fol. 104v Allegory of Happiness, illustration from Tacuinum Santiatis Codex Vindobonensis (vellum)
ALI142995 Fol.104v Allegory of Happiness, illustration from Tacuinum Santiatis Codex Vindobonensis (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna

Allegory of Good Government, detail of Peace, Fortitude and Prudence, 1338-40 (fresco)
ALI184763 Allegory of Good Government, detail of Peace, Fortitude and Prudence, 1338-40 (fresco) by Lorenzetti, Ambrogio (1285-c.1348); Palazzo Pubblico, Siena, Italy; (add.info.: la paix)

Boy Holding a Torch, 1692 (oil on canvas)
996040 Boy Holding a Torch, 1692 (oil on canvas) by Schalken or Schalcken, Godfried (1643-1706); 24.5x21.3 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto

Epistle IV, Of the Nature and State of Man, With Respect to Happiness by Alexander Pope (engraving)
964848 Epistle IV, Of the Nature and State of Man, With Respect to Happiness by Alexander Pope (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Epistle IV)

Manufactures (engraving)
979420 Manufactures (engraving) by Weekes, Henry (1807-77); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manufactures. From the Albert Memorial, Hyde Park, London)

Engineering (engraving)
979418 Engineering (engraving) by Lawlor, John (1820-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engineering. From the Albert Memorial, Hyde Park, London)

Historical and allegorical compositions (chromolitho)
964188 Historical and allegorical compositions (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Depictions of the Divine Loves, Sala di Psiche, 1525-35 (fresco)
1126788 Depictions of the Divine Loves, Sala di Psiche, 1525-35 (fresco) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546); Palazzo del Te, Mantua, Italy; Alinari

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"Exploring the Allergoric: A Journey through Symbolism and Artistic Expression" Immerse yourself in the world of allegory with these captivating artworks. The Allegory of Music, painted in 1649, takes us on a melodic journey as we witness the power of music to transcend boundaries. In Mars, surrounded by the Arts and Sciences, conquering Ignorance (1605), we witness knowledge triumphing over ignorance through the embodiment of Mars. Transport yourself to a vibrant summer day with Summer (1897), where metal and watercolor on vellum create a vivid depiction of nature's beauty. Spring (1897) captures the essence of rebirth and renewal through delicate brushstrokes on vellum. Marvel at Tapestry depicting Prudence arriving at the Court of Divine Wisdom from Brussels (1520-30). This wool and silk masterpiece tells a tale of wisdom guiding our choices. Meanwhile, Triumph of Death over Chastity with the Three Fates tapestry transports us to early 16th century Belgium, reminding us that death spares no one. An Allegory of Repentance invites introspection as we contemplate redemption portrayed on canvas. Work (1852-65) showcases labor's significance in society while highlighting its challenges and rewards. Delve into intricate wood intarsia with Allegory of Justice (c. 1430), where justice is personified through meticulous craftsmanship. These works invite you to unravel their hidden meanings, provoking contemplation about life's complexities and universal truths. Let your imagination soar as you explore this allergoric realm.