Oil Lamp Collection (page 6)

Yet she must die: plate 11 from Othello (Act 5, Scene 2), etched 1844, reprinted 1900

Saint Nicholas of Bari and the Three Poor Girls, 1587. Creator: Cristofano Cartaro
Saint Nicholas of Bari and the Three Poor Girls, 1587. Formerly attributed to Cornelis Cort

Lucretia and her handmaids spinning, 1537-45. Creator: Antonio Fantuzzi
Lucretia and her handmaids spinning, 1537-45. [...Lucretia, before whose bed were baskets full of soft wool. By a dim light the handmaids were spinning their allotted stints of yarn

Oliver Wendell Holmes, from the series Great Americans (N76) for Duke brand cigarettes, 1888

Canto 13, Stanza 38, from Orlando Furioso, 1772-74. 1772-74. Creator: Nicolas de Launay
Canto 13, Stanza 38, from Orlando Furioso, 1772-74. [A chi l petto, a chi l ventre, a chi la testa, / A chi rompe le gambe, a chi le braccia]

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: A Vestal Virgin (?), 16th century. 16th century
Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: A Vestal Virgin (?), 16th century

Quarterly Dunns, or Clamorous Tax Gatherers, February 3, 1805. February 3, 1805
Quarterly Dunns, or Clamorous Tax Gatherers, February 3, 1805

Desdemona (The Song of the Willow), 1849. Creator: Theodore Chasseriau
Desdemona (The Song of the Willow), 1849

Dipak Raga: Folio from a Ragamala Series (Garland of Musical Modes), 1630-40. Creator: Unknown
Dipak Raga: Folio from a Ragamala Series (Garland of Musical Modes), 1630-40. Associated with night to evoke the mood of intimacy between lovers

Diana and her nymphs bathing, with a stag hunt in the background, ca 1606. Creator: Francken
Diana and her nymphs bathing, with a stag hunt in the background, ca 1606. Private Collection

Lucas oil lamp from 1903 De Dion Bouton. Creator: Unknown
Lucas oil lamp from 1903 De Dion Bouton

Sleeping nymph spied satyr naked nymph back sleeping
Sleeping nymph spied by a satyr, A naked nymph seen on the back, sleeping by an oil lamp, is spied by a satyr. Copy after the print by Houbraken from part 2 of a series of prints with emblems

The Cadogan Lamp, c1507-1510, (1881). Creator: W. M. McGill
The Cadogan Lamp, c1507-1510, (1881). Etching of a bronze oil lamp made in the early 16th century in Padua, Italy, by Andrea Riccio, and acquired at the Cadogan sale in 1865

Bronze lamp, c1500-1550, (1881). Creators: Severo Calzetta da Ravenna, J Emms
Bronze lamp, c1500-1550, (1881). Etching of an oil lamp made in the workshop of Severo da Ravenna, in Padua or Ravenna in Italy, in the first half of the 16th century

Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out, c1840. Creator: George Presbury
Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out, c1840. Biblical scene, from Matthew 25: 8, The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins: And the foolish said to the wise, Give us of your oil

Foot-warmer; oil lamps; candle sconce; tin lantern; and toaster, c18th century, (1937)
Charcoal foot-warmer; four fat-oil lamps; one candle sconce; on tin lantern; one toaster, c18th century.1937. From " History of American Costume - Book One 1607-1800"

Cinderella, c1850. Creator: Albert Henry Payne
Cinderella, c1850. Scene from the fairy story: Cinderella sits in the kitchen, watching doves eating grain. [AH Payne, Dresden & Leipzig]

At the Golden Gate, c1882, (c1902). Creator: Unknown
At the Golden Gate, c1882, (c1902). After a painting in the Manchester Art Gallery. Victorian depiction of the biblical story of The Wise and Foolish Virgins

Portrait of a Lady as a Vestal Virgin, 1782. Artist: Kauffmann, Angelika (1741-1807)
Portrait of a Lady as a Vestal Virgin, 1782. Found in the collection of the Dresden State Art Collections

Cinderella, 19th century. Artist: Albert Henry Payne
Cinderella, 19th century. A popular fairy tale embodying a classic folk tale with myth-elements of unjust oppression and triumphant reward

Ceramic Art, Ancient Greek, Cyprian and Etruscan

OIL LAMP SYMBOL. An oil lamp as the symbol of knowledge and philosophy

Cupid and Psyche (oil on canvas)
XIR216665 Cupid and Psyche (oil on canvas) by Regnault, Jean-Baptiste (1754-1829); 32x27 cm; Musees d Angers, Angers, France; French, out of copyright

LAMPS, 1895. From the mail-order catalog of Montgomery Ward & Co

Jesus performs a miracle for the wedding at Cana
Wedding at Cana, where Jesus turned water into wine for the celebration. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Kerosene lamp, Georgia
Kerosene lamp in Chesser Island homestead, built in 1920s, Okefenokee Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia. Digital photograph

Netsilik Inuit entertainment
Netsilik Eskimo men in an igloo playing a game, circa 1880. Hand-colored woodcut of a sketch by Schwatkas Arctic expedition

Vanitas Life Vanitas life table skull songbook
Vanitas Still Life Vanitas still life, Vanitas still life. On a table are a skull, a songbook, a document with a large seal with the Dutch lion, a flute, a globe, dice, soap bubbles and an oil lamp

Farmer Laren Noord-Holland Portrait study old farmer
Farmer from Laren, Noord-Holland, Portrait study of an old farmer from Laren. Bust, facing, in an interior with an oil lamp in the background and plates standing on a cupboard, paintings on the wall

Philosopher study light coming oil lamp man dark room
Philosopher in his study, At the light coming from an oil lamp, a man in a dark room is studying a book lying on the table in front of him

Woman beholding flame oil lamp Jan Luyken Amsterdam
Woman beholding the flame from an oil lamp, Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, 1687, paper, letterpress printing, h 94 mm × w 77 mm

Replica of oil lamp, invented in 1784 by Aime Argand

VIRGINIA: INTERIOR, 1935. Interior of Postmaster Browns home at Old Rag Mountain, Shenandoah National Park, Virginia. Photograph by Arthur Rothstein, October 1935

Woman Reading Letter Oil Lamp Edo period 1615-1868
Artokoloro

USA, Washington, Stehekin. Close-up of antlers and lantern hanging on Buckner Orchard and Homestead. Credit as: Don Paulson / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Cormorant fishing is a traditional life of chinese fisherman who live near Li river in Yangshou Guilin, China

Inside pagoda of Bagan
Tonnaja Travel Photography, Beautiful Myanmar (formerly Burma), 170823899

FARM CHILDREN, 1940. A farmers five children studying their reading lessons at night by oil lamp in Creek County, Oklahoma. Photograph by Russell Lee, February 1940

ARKANSAS: REFUGEE, 1937. Household goods of an African American flood refugee in a temporary infirmary operated by the Red Cross at Forrest City, Arkansas. Photograph by Walker Evans in February 1937

ATLANTA: BARBER SHOP, 1936. Interior of an African American barbershop in Atlanta, Georgia. Photograph by Walker Evans, March 1936

BOY READING, 1940. A farmers son reading in front of a fireplace in a dugout home, Pie Town, New Mexico. Photograph by Russell Lee, June 1940

Oil lamps, Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar (Burma), Asia

candle, composition, delight, enjoying, clothes, clothing, couture, dress, dressmaker
Girl at the piano in 1891, grandfather; old man; hat, walking stick; music, paintings, interior; room; oil lamp; candle; sound; play piano; sheet music; rug; fashion; singing; enjoying; happines;

Self portrait, c. 1900-03 (for pair see 83695)
XIR83698 Self portrait, c.1900-03 (for pair see 83695) by Rousseau, Henri J.F. (Le Douanier) (1844-1910); 24x19 cm; Musee Picasso, Paris

Fire, 1566 (oil on wood)
XAM66136 Fire, 1566 (oil on wood) by Arcimboldo, Giuseppe (1527-93); 67x51 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; (add.info)

Young Woman Plaiting her Hair
BAL56391 Young Woman Plaiting her Hair by Bremen, Meyer von (1813-86); Josef Mensing Gallery, Hamm-Rhynern, Germany; German, out of copyright

The Five Foolish Virgins, illustration from The Parables of Our Lord and Saviour
XJF441946 The Five Foolish Virgins, illustration from The Parables of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, 1864 (engraving) by Millais

William Camden, c. 1636 (engraving)
XJF392681 William Camden, c.1636 (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Camden (1551-1623) English academic; ); English, out of copyright

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"From Ancient Times to Modern Markets: The Timeless Glow of the Oil Lamp" Step into the enchanting world of oil lamps, where history and culture intertwine with a warm and gentle glow. Dating back centuries, these humble yet captivating sources of light have played significant roles in various aspects of life around the globe. In William John Wainwright's masterpiece "Parable Of The Wise And Foolish Virgins, " an oil lamp takes center stage as a symbol of preparedness and wisdom. This timeless tale reminds us that even in our modern lives, being ready for what lies ahead is essential. Traveling to Marrakech's bustling Medina market, one can witness the vibrant display of oil lamps on sale. These intricate pieces not only illuminate homes but also serve as exquisite decorative items, reflecting Morocco's rich artistic heritage. The ancient Roman oil lamp adorned with a Circus Maximus scene transports us back to an era when such lamps were used to brighten grand spectacles. It speaks volumes about how light has always been intertwined with entertainment throughout history. During wartime in 1943, inside Kirdford Pub Interior, patrons sought solace amidst chaos by relying on the comforting glow emanating from trusty oil lamps. In times of darkness and uncertainty, they provided much-needed warmth and camaraderie. Joseph Edward Southall's painting "New Lamps for Old" captures the spirit of progress as society transitioned from traditional oil lamps to newer lighting technologies at the turn of the 20th century. Yet it serves as a reminder that some things are irreplaceable - like the nostalgic charm exuded by flickering flames within glass chimneys. In "The Wise Virgins Resting Whilst Awaiting The Arrival Of The Husband, " we witness women patiently waiting under soft lamplight for their beloveds' return. This poignant image reflects both anticipation and hope – emotions universally associated with illuminated pathways leading towards love and reunion. Beyond symbolism, oil lamps also hold spiritual significance.