Cornucopia Collection (#3)

Marriage a la Mode. Plate IV: The Toilette, 1745. Creator: Hogarth, William (1697-1764)
Marriage a la Mode. Plate IV: The Toilette, 1745. Private Collection

Marriage a la Mode. Plate III: The Inspection, 1745. Creator: Hogarth, William (1697-1764)
Marriage a la Mode. Plate III: The Inspection, 1745. Private Collection

Marriage a la Mode. Plate II: The Tête à Tête, 1745. Creator: Hogarth, William (1697-1764)
Marriage a la Mode. Plate II: The Tete a Tete, 1745. Private Collection

Marriage a la Mode. Plate I: The Marriage Settlement, 1745. Creator: Hogarth, William (1697-1764)
Marriage a la Mode. Plate I: The Marriage Settlement, 1745. Private Collection

The Blind Leading the Blind, 1568. Creator: Bruegel (Brueghel), Pieter, the Elder (ca 1525-1569)
The Blind Leading the Blind, 1568. Found in the Collection of Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

Close-up of a fountain in Loreto Loreto Fountain High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1955 ca

Roman copy of a Hellenistic original of the personification of the river Nile, surrounded by sixteen children and numerous symbols of fertility

Two allegorical figures. Drawing by Pinturicchio, in the Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, at the Uffizi Gallery, Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery

Female figure holding a cornucopia (Abundance?). Drawing by Pietro Perugino, in the Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery

Bacchanal with the god carried in triumph by fauns, musicians (who are playing the pan-pipe and tibia) and nudes. Drawing located in the Uffizi

Peace; painting by Jacob Jordaens. Musee des Beaux Arts, Brussels Painting Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:2002

The Garraffo Fountain in Palermo, sculpted by Gioacchino Vitalino, based on a design by Paolo Amato. Palermo Monumental Fountain Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Statues depicting one of the Dioscuri, Aesculapius, the goddess Fortune and two busts, in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples Naples National Archaeological Museum Statue

Interior background of Cammeo in sardonyx, known as the Farnese Cup, Ptolemaic masterpiece of glyptic art. National Archaeological Museum, Naples

Bronze statuette from Pompeii, depicting Wealth between two Camilli. National Archaeological Museum, Naples. Naples National Archaeological Museum Bronze Statuette Roman Art, Europe

Renaissance tabernacle in marble, in Capranica's Cathedral (Saint John the Evangelist). Capranica Cathedral Tabernacle Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

Religious scene in honor of Ceres: mural in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples Naples National Archaeological Museum Mural Painting First Imperial Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art

Tomb of Cardinal Galeazzo Sanseverino; sculpture found in the Santa Maria la Nova Church, in Naples. Naples Santa Maria la Nova Church Monumental Tomb Early Renaissance, Renaissance

The Tomb of Cardinal Filippo Spinelli in the San Domenico Maggiore Church in Naples. Naples San Domenico Maggiore Church Tomb High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

Choir Balustrade in Prato's Cathedral: work by Andrea Pisano Prato Cathedral. Low Relief, Basrelief Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Bronze statuette from Herculaneum depicting Abundance. National Archaeological Museum, Naples. Naples National Archaeological Museum Bronze Statuette Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Corner pillar of the faade of the Certosa of Pavia Pavia Monastery Low Relief, Basrelief, Statue High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Third window of the faade of the Certosa of Pavia with a candelabrum and busts of bishops. Pavia Monastery High Relief Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Detail of the glass-stained window of the faade of the Church of the Certosa of Pavia with figures of small putti and candelabra

Detail of the main Portal of the Certosa of Pavia with figures of a bishop and some prelates. Certosa di Pavia gate Low Relief, Basrelief High Renaissance, Renaissance

Sacellum of Donato dei Medici in Pistoia's Cathedral. Pistoia Cathedral Low Relief, Basrelief Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Flemish tapestry depicting Julius Caesar on horseback. The work is located at the Petraia Villa Medici, in Florence Florence Petraia Villa Medici Tapestry Baroque

Flora, wall fresco originally from Stabia, now located at the National Archaeological Museum in Naples. Naples National Archaeological Museum Mural Painting Flavian Period, Imperial Period

Tabernacle by Mino del Reame, in the Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere, Rome. Rome Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere Tabernacle Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Sarcophagus of Annona, preserved in the National Museum at the Baths of Diocletian, Rome Rome National Museum of Rome at the Baths of Diocletian Sarcophagus Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Faun, preserved in the National Museum of Rome in Palazzo Altemps Rome National Museum of Rome Statue Hellenistic, Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Renaissance tabernacle designed to hold holy oil Italy Tabernacle Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

View of the stairway of the Senatorial Palace in Piazza del Campidoglio, Rome. Below is the fountain with the statues depicting the Nile and the Tiber, and in the center

Bronze statuette from the Roman city of Industria (today's Monteu da Po), depicting Silenus, displayed in the Museum of Antiquities in Turin Turin Museum of Antiquities Statuette First Imperial

Statue of Roman goddess Abundantia with horn of plenty
Statue of Roman goddess Abundantia (Abbondanza) with horn of plenty (cornucopia). Copperplate engraving by Giacomo Bossi after an illustration by A

Abundance or Autumn, 1480-1485, (1943). Creator: Sandro Botticelli
Abundance or Autumn, 1480-1485, (1943). Allegorical female figure in classical dress, with putti and cornucopia. Drawing in the British Museum, London

The Payment of the Tithes (known as Village Lawyer), between 1617 and 1622. Artist: Brueghel
The Payment of the Tithes (known as Village Lawyer), between 1617 and 1622. From a private collection

Moses Breaking the Tablets of the Law, ca 1624-1625. Found in the Collection of Galleria Borghese, Rome

The Parable of the Wedding Feast. Private Collection

Pomona and Pan, 1550s. Creator: Giulio Bonasone
Pomona and Pan, 1550s

Italy, Umbria, Perugia, Spello, Villa of Mosaics, Mosaic representing the Spring with a cornucopia in the triclinium

CORNUCOPIA a symbol of plenty, abundance, prosperity, fertility, wealth, good fortune, and more, and more, and more of everything

Relief with the Nymph Leucotean and the Infant Bacchus, Lateran Museum, Rome. Today in Gregoriano Profano Museum (formerly Lateran Museum), Vatican Museums

Statue of the Nile decorating Piazza del Campidoglio, Rome Rome Statue Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1890 ca.. Date of Artwork:I sec

The Nile, Roman work, perhaps of Greek origin, found in 1513 in the Church of S. Maria sopra Minerva, Rome, and now preserved in the Chiaramonti Museum in the Vatican

The Arno, by Ammannati, located in the nymphaeum of Villa Giulia, Rome Rome Villa Giulia, courtyard Fountain, Statue Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Augustus in the clothing of Pope Maximus: work preserved in the New Wing of the Vatican Museums, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums, New Wing Statue First Imperial Period

Abundance. Work preserved in the New Wing of the Vatican Museums, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums, New Wing Statue Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

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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.