Metaphor Collection (#9)

Arrival of Prince Willem Frederik in Scheveningen, November 30, 1813, (1813). Creator: Nicolaas Lodewyk Penning
Arrival of Prince Willem Frederik in Scheveningen, November 30, 1813, (1813). An enthusiastic crowd greets the prince on the beach at Scheveningen

Quarreling Couple, Mid-19th century. Creator: Meikeisai Hojitsu
Quarreling Couple, Mid-19th century

Cape Mole, 1786-1787. Creator: Jan Brandes
Cape Mole, 1786-1787. Mole with open mouth, that occurs on the Cape of Good Hope. With inscription. Part of Jan Brandes sketchbook, dl. 1 (1808), p. 95

Two sailing ships on turbulent sea, 1803. Creator: Martinus Schouman
Two sailing ships on turbulent sea, 1803

Seventeenth-century Interior, 1838. Creator: Jan August Hendrik Leys
Seventeenth-century Interior, 1838

View of a park in Schiedam, 1742-1801. Creator: Anon
View of a park in Schiedam, 1742-1801. In the foreground an accident, overturned donkey cart with apples. In the background on the left the town hall

French Dragoons and Austrian hussars, 1892. Creator: Karel Frederik Bombled
French Dragoons and Austrian hussars, 1892

The leaders of the cloth industry (Saainering) in Amsterdam, 1643. Creator: Dirck Dircksz. Santvoort
The leaders of the cloth industry (Saainering) in Amsterdam, 1643

Court of Claims in Session, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Court of Claims in Session, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

Scenes from the Crimean War, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Scenes from the Crimean War, 1856. Old soldier telling children abouth his army career; battle scene; soldiers returning home. From "Illustrated London News", 1856

The Division Lobby, House of Commons: Taking the Votes, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The Division Lobby, House of Commons: Taking the Votes, 1857....the recording of the votes of members of the House decides every question of policy

Members of the House of Commons Taking the Oaths, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Members of the House of Commons Taking the Oaths, 1857. From the mysterious recesses of the brass-clasped yellow boxes...are drawn...oblong pieces of cardboard exactly of the size

View of the Admiralty warehouse in Amsterdam, 1752. Creator: Anon
View of the Admiralty warehouse in Amsterdam, 1752. A view of the Admiralty at Amsterdam, of the store houses, wharfes and docks, belonging to it and to the East India Company of Holland'

The Emperor Meeting the Crimean Troops on the Place de la Bastille, Paris, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Emperor Meeting the Crimean Troops on the Place de la Bastille, Paris, 1856....a triumphal arch was erected near the Porte St. Martin Theatre

Arrival of the French Crimean Troops at the Place de la Bastille, Paris, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Arrival of the French Crimean Troops at the Place de la Bastille, Paris, 1856. A triumphal arch...from the designs of M. Baltard...[was] inscribed "To the Glory of the Army." In

Scenes from the Elections - drawn by George Thomas, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Scenes from the Elections - drawn by George Thomas, 1857. Voting in Britain. In the 1857 general election, the Whigs, led by Lord Palmerston, won a majority in the House of Commons

The War in China - Examination at the Police-Office, Victoria, Hong-Kong, of Esing... 1857
The War in China - Examination at the Police-Office, Victoria, Hong-Kong, of Esing, the Baker, upon the Charge of Poisoning, 1857

The Speaker of the House of Commons Levee, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The Speaker of the House of Commons Levee, [London], 1857. The Right Honourable the Speaker of the House of Commons gave his last Parliamantary full-dress dinner on Saturday evening

Still Life with Roemer, Beer Glass and a Pipe, 1658. Creator: Jan Jansz van de Velde
Still Life with Roemer, Beer Glass and a Pipe, 1658

Still Life with Stoneware Jug and Pipes, 1647. Creator: Jan Jansz Treck
Still Life with Stoneware Jug and Pipes, 1647

Silk Culture in China: preparing raw silk, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Silk Culture in China: preparing raw silk, 1857. When the worms have cast their several skins...they are removed...preparatory to their spinning

La hauteur de Douaumont vue du la Chaume, 1916 (1924) Creator: Francois Flameng
La hauteur de Douaumont vue du la Chaume, 1916. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

"The Rover's Bride" abandoned at sea - boat of the Royal Mail Steamer "Atrato" boarding, 1857....from a sketch by H. B

Cossacks on a country Road near Bergen in North Holland, 1813, 1813-1815. Creator: Pieter Gerardus van Os
Cossacks on a country Road near Bergen in North Holland, 1813, 1813-1815

Committee-room, House of Commons, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Committee-room, House of Commons, 1857. Interior of the Palace of Westminster, London. It would be difficult to point to any edifice, ancient or modern

Departure of Spanish Occupation Troops from Breda, October 10, 1637, 1647-1683. Creator: Hendrick de Meijer
Departure of Spanish Occupation Troops from Breda, October 10, 1637, 1647-1683

Woman spinning, 1652-1662. Creator: Nicolaes Maes
Woman spinning, 1652-1662. Alternative title: woman spinning, a reel on the wall

Aspect de Paris, depuis qu'on a joue... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Aspect de Paris, depuis qu'on a joue... 19th century. Aspects of Paris, since we played the famous moral comedy entitled the Stock Exchange

Fishing Boats in a Gale, mid-late 17th century. Creator: Willem van de Velde the Younger
Fishing Boats in a Gale, mid-late 17th century

Landscape with Conversion of Saint Paul, 1600-1625. Creator: Kerstiaen de Keuninck
Landscape with Conversion of Saint Paul, 1600-1625

The Three Drinkers. Creator: Cornelis Bega
The Three Drinkers

Farm house at the fork of a country road, 1783. Creator: Jan Bulthuis
Farm house at the fork of a country road, 1783

Autumn, evening and water; the four seasons, times of day and elements, 1797. Creator: Jacob Cats
Autumn, evening and water; the four seasons, times of day and elements, 1797

Two fish: gurnard and herring, 1836. Creator: Ishikawa Kazan
Two fish: gurnard and herring, 1836

Fortune Riding on a Wheel, 16th century. Creator: Anon
Fortune Riding on a Wheel, 16th century

The sleeping lace worker, 1795-1873. Creator: Ignatius van Regemorter
The sleeping lace worker, 1795-1873. Woman dozing as a cat tangles the threads of her lace work. Design for a print

The Musicians, c.1876-c.1877. Creator: Henriette Ronner
The Musicians, c.1876-c.1877. An amusing contrast can discerned in this lively scene by Henriette Ronner-Knip, renowned for her sentimental depictions of cats and dogs in domestic interiors

Hawk, July 22, 1891, 1891 July 22. Creator: Unknown
Hawk, July 22, 1891, 1891 July 22

Gloriana, June 23, 1891, 1891 June 23. Creator: Unknown
Gloriana, June 23, 1891, 1891 June 23

Cinderella, between 1880 and 1899. Creator: Unknown
Cinderella, between 1880 and 1899

Victor, June 25, 1887, 1887 June 25. Creator: Unknown
Victor, June 25, 1887, 1887 June 25

Cinderella, between 1880 and 1899. Creator: Unknown
Cinderella, between 1880 and 1899

Merlin, 1892 Aug 8. Creator: Unknown
Merlin, 1892 Aug 8

Primrose, between 1880 and 1899. Creator: Unknown
Primrose, between 1880 and 1899

Hawk, Sept. 5, 1892, 1892 Sept 5. Creator: Unknown
Hawk, Sept. 5, 1892, 1892 Sept 5

Constellation, Aug. 10, 1892, 1892 Aug 10. Creator: Unknown
Constellation, Aug. 10, 1892, 1892 Aug 10

Quickstep and Gloriana, August 6, 1892, 1892 Aug 6. Creator: Unknown
Quickstep and Gloriana, August 6, 1892, 1892 Aug 6

Drusilla, August 4, 1892, 1892 Aug 4. Creator: Unknown
Drusilla, August 4, 1892, 1892 Aug 4

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

Metaphor: Unveiling the Hidden Meanings of Life Throughout history, iconic moments have been captured in art and photographs, each telling a story beyond what meets the eye. These glimpses into the past serve as metaphors for deeper truths, resonating with our collective human experience. In 1942, Winston Churchill's V for Victory sign became a metaphor for resilience and hope during World War II. His gesture symbolized unity and determination in the face of adversity, inspiring millions to stand strong. Gin Lane by William Hogarth in 1751 depicted a grim scene of societal decay fueled by alcoholism. This powerful artwork served as a metaphor for moral decline and warned against the dangers of excess. The charge of the Scots Greys at Waterloo on June 18, 1815, immortalized through art, embodied bravery and sacrifice. It stands as a metaphor for unwavering loyalty to one's country and comrades-in-arms. Daniel in the Lions Den painted by Briton Riviere in 1872 showcased courage amidst danger. This biblical tale serves as a metaphor for facing fears head-on while maintaining faith even when surrounded by adversity. A jigsaw puzzle featuring golfers on Prestwick golf course from around 1914 represents perseverance and precision. The intricate pieces coming together mirror life's challenges that require patience and strategic thinking to solve. The fencing match between Mademoiselle La Chevaliere D Eon De Beaumont and Monsieur De Saint George captured by Victor Marie Picot embodies equality breaking barriers through sport—a powerful metaphor reflecting social progress. Etchings from David Copperfield illustrated how self-expression can bridge gaps between generations—a poignant metaphor reminding us that understanding family dynamics is essential to personal growth. Ford Madox Brown's painting "The Last of England" from 1855 depicts emigration during an era marked by economic hardship—an allegory representing hope amidst despair; leaving behind old lives for new beginnings.