Cornucopia Collection (#19)

Balance of Europe, 1814, Derk Anthony van de Wart, 1814

River and sea gods with tradesmen, Pieter Serwouters, Johannes Janssonius, unknown, 1625

Jupiter and Pandora (oil on panel)
XAL179391 Jupiter and Pandora (oil on panel) by Albani, Francesco (1578-1660); Pinacoteca Nazionale, Bologna, Italy; (add.info.: fashioned from clay by Vulcan; ); Italian, out of copyright

Personification of the married state, Arnold Houbraken, 1710-1719

personified Gratitude, Arnold Houbraken, 1710 - 1719

Personification of bliss, Arnold Houbraken, 1710 - 1719

Man nurtures love with wine and bread, print maker: Nicolaes de Bruyn, Assuerus van Londerseel, 1581 - 1656

Universal Democratic and Social Republic, 1848 (litho)
XIR156589 Universal Democratic and Social Republic, 1848 (litho) by Sorrieu, Frederic (1807-c.1861); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Venus with a horn, from Laussel in the Dordogne (stone)
XIR156556 Venus with a horn, from Laussel in the Dordogne (stone) by Prehistoric; Musee des Antiquites Nationales, St. Germain-en-Laye, France; out of copyright

Portrait of Louis XIV, King of France, Pieter van Schuppen, in or after 1663 - 1702

Dangers of wealth, Philips Galle, Hadrianus Junius, 1563

The element of earth as a woman, Nicolaes de Bruyn, Frederik de Wit, Francoys van Beusekom, 1581 - 1656

Morning, 1807-08 (pencil and wash on paper)
XKH141670 Morning, 1807-08 (pencil and wash on paper) by Runge, Philipp Otto (1777-1810); 45.9x60.8 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; (add.info.: The Times of Day Series; ); German

Title page for M. Hamconius, Frisia seu the viris rebusque Frisiae illustribus, 1623

Mercury, Romeyn de Hooghe, 1688 - 1689

Sea chart of part of the coast of Norway near Bergen, Jan Luyken, Johannes van Keulen I, unknown, 1681 - 1799

Birth and marriage memorial piece, Joannes Bemme, J. F. de Ridder & Comp. 1800 - 1841
Birth and marriage memorial piece, Joannes Bemme, J.F. de Ridder & Comp. 1800 - 1841

River God Tamesis, Philips Galle, 1586

Frieze with lion, Anonymous, 1548

Element earth as a young woman with cornucopia and rosebush in picture frame with ornaments, Nicolaes de Bruyn, Assuerus van Londerseel, 1581 - 1656

Hercules wrestles with Achelous, Cornelis Cort, Julius Goltzius, in or after 1563 - before 1595

Ceres with cornucopia, Jacob Matham, 1599 - 1600

The Peace of Amiens, 25th March 1802 (oil on canvas)
XIR160477 The Peace of Amiens, 25th March 1802 (oil on canvas) by Doncre, Dominique (Guillaume Dominique Jacques) (1743-1820); 47x53 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Arras

The Prometheus Sarcophagus, after the original in the Capitoline Museum (engraving)
BAL136309 The Prometheus Sarcophagus, after the original in the Capitoline Museum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Peace Embracing Plenty, 1633-34 (oil on panel)
XYC136252 Peace Embracing Plenty, 1633-34 (oil on panel) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 62.9x47 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; Paul Mellon Collection; Flemish

Peace Embracing Plenty, Sir Peter Paul Rubens, 1577-1640, Flemish

Horn of plenty -Craterellus cornucopioides-, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1872. Horace Greeley and Benjamin Gratz Brown as Liberal Republican candidates for President and Vice President on an 1872 lithograph campaign poster by Currier & Ives

WORLD WAR I: FRENCH POSTER. The Liberation Loan. Three soldiers charging into battle, while a winged figure of Marianne pours money from a cornucopia

Antique illustration of people with angel and cornucopia

Italy, Emilia Romagna Region, mosaic of decorations with twisted cornucopias, flowers and birds UNESCO World Heritage Site, 538-545

World War I 1914-1918: German 7th War Loan poster, 1917. Putti pours gold coins out of a cornucopia, in background results of previous loans. Text says subscribe at your local bank

Gem of Augustus engraved by Dioscurides, Tiberius steps down from the chariot
Roman civilization, 1st century b.C. Goldsmithery. Gem of Augustus engraved by Dioscurides - Tiberius steps down from the chariot

Marble statue of Livia, wife of emperor Octavian Augustus
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Marble statue of Livia, wife of emperor Octavian Augustus

Bronze statuette of seated Hygieia holding cornucopia or horn of plenty, From Volubilis (Morocco)
Roman civilization, 1st century b.C. Bronze statuette of seated Hygieia holding a cornucopia or horn of plenty. From Volubilis (Morocco)

Du Monceau: First Page
DU MONCEAU: FIRST PAGE. First page of an early edition, owned by John Adams, of Henri Louis Duhamel du Monceaus A Practical Treatise of Husbandry, published 1762

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1872. Horace Greeley and Benjamin Gratz Brown as Liberal Republican candidates for President and Vice President on an 1872 lithograph campaign poster by Currier & Ives

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1876. Grand National Republican Banner. Rutherford B. Hayes and William A. Wheeler as the 1876 Republican candidates for President

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1864. Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson as the National Union (Republican) Party candidates for President and Vice President on an 1864 campaign poster by Currier & Ives

WEST: LECTURES, 1879. Engraved title page of a booklet promoting a series of illuminated lectures on the American West, to be given in 1879 and 1880 by Professor Stephen J

WESTERN MAGAZINE, 1883. Cover of the April 1883 issue of The West Shore, a magazine covering the Pacific Northwest, published at Portland, Oregon

NORTH CAROLINA: STATE SEAL. Seal of the state of North Carolina. Line engraving, 19th century

LONDON: STREET LAMPS, 1870. Steet lamps on the Thames Embankment, London, England. Wood engraving, English, 1870

BOTANY: GRAPES. The cornucopia grape. Wood engraving, 1869

THANKSGIVING, 1852. Wood engraving, American, 1852

PRINTING: ALLEGORY, 1728. Copper engraving, 1728, by Bernard Picart

STATE SEAL: NEW JERSEY. Wood engraving, 1844

COLONIAL SEAL: CAROLINAS. Seal of the Proprietors of Carolina, adopted following King Charles IIs grant of the colony in 1663. Wood engraving, 1878

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"Exploring the Cornucopia: A Journey through Art and History" Step into a world where art intertwines with history, as we delve into the captivating concept of cornucopia. From political ravishment to colonial seals, this symbol has left its mark throughout time. In 1797, artist James Gillray depicted "Political Ravishment, or the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street in Danger. " This satirical artwork highlighted the power struggles and turmoil surrounding wealth and influence. The poster "Eat More Fruit - for Health and Vitality, " published by Retail, reminds us that cornucopia represents abundance and prosperity. It encourages us to embrace nature's bounty for our well-being. A wood engraving from the 19th century showcases Thanksgiving's iconic image – a cornucopia overflowing with harvest delights. It symbolizes gratitude for an abundant harvest season and blessings received. Traveling across continents, we encounter Georgia's colonial seal from around 1750. This contemporary American wood engraving captures the essence of early settlement days when colonists sought fortune in new lands. Fast forward to 1899 when Sears Catalog Cover featured a vibrant depiction of cornucopia. The company recognized its significance as a representation of plenty during an era marked by industrialization and consumerism. Artistic masterpieces also embraced this timeless motif. Rembrandt van Rhijn's painting "The Parable of the Rich Fool" (1627) serves as a cautionary tale about greed overshadowing true wealth found in relationships and generosity. Love takes center stage in Firs Sergeevich Zhuravlev's painting "After the Marriage" (1874), where newlyweds are showered with gifts resembling a bountiful cornucopia – symbolic of their promising future together. Religious narratives often incorporate cornucopias too.