Personifying Collection (#4)

WW1 - Cartoon - German gun Big Bertha in action
WW1 - A cartoon big lady personifying the German gun known as Big Bertha, firing from Calais at Dover. Date: 1918

Trionfi sugar sculptures personifying virtues
Trionfi or sugar sculptures personifying virtues, Raggvaglio della solenne comparsa, fatta in Roma gli otto di gennaio MDCLXXXVII

Centerpiece sugar sculpture personifying triumph
Centerpiece or sugar sculpture personifying the triumph of Catholicism in England, Raggvaglio della solenne comparsa, fatta in Roma gli otto di gennaio MDCLXXXVII

Carlovingian King In His Palace Personifying Wisdom Appealing To The Whole Human Race. Copy Of Miniature From 9Th Century Manuscript From Drawing By Count Horace De Vielcastel

La Coalition, n. d. Creator: Esprit-Antoine Gibelin
La Coalition, n.d

Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 45 (verso), 1588

WW1 - Cartoon - As the eagle flies
WW1 - A cartoon personifying the German enemy as vultures. It waits on post to either prey on the crow or eagle. Date: 1914

Allegory of Fortune. Lippi, Lorenzo 1606-1665. The depiction of a human figure personifying an abstract concept such as youth or beauty is called an allegory

WW1 - A Saving Grace
WW1 - An illustration personifying Britain as Little John Bull and Big John Bull. John Bull in his living room reading newspaper articles by Percy Scott and books by John Jellicoe

WW1 - Cartoon - Kaiser on North Sea coast
WW1 - A scene of the coast of Belgium, with a Kaiser standing on the coast line. The Wild Waves personifies the British, the illustration

Crouching Flora ca 1863 French Paris Terracotta
Artokoloro

Francesco Brizio (Italian, c. 1575 - 1623), An Elegant Young Man Personifying Vanity, pen and brown ink over black chalk on laid paper

Firefighting, conceptual artwork
Firefighting. Conceptual artwork of fire as a human figure to be attacked with water from a hose or by extinguishing flames with a fire beater tool (left)

C16 Instrumentalists
A lady personifying music presents the scales which are the foundation of western music, while around her all kinds of instruments are being played or constructed

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"Personifying the Divine: Exploring Artistic Expressions through Time" In this captivating journey, we delve into various realms of human creativity, personifying ideas and concepts that have shaped our history. From ancient Roman deities to World War I cartoons, from mathematical principles to architectural wonders, each creation breathes life into its subject. Let us begin with Telesphorus, the Roman deity associated with healing and recovery. As we gaze upon his depiction in art, we witness the embodiment of hope and restoration. Moving forward in time, we find ourselves amidst the chaos of World War I. Through a clever cartoon portrayal, Big Bertha - the fearsome German gun - comes alive before our eyes. Its destructive power personified as it unleashes devastation upon its enemies. As if soaring on wings of imagination, another cartoon takes us high above the battlegrounds. The majestic eagle becomes a symbol of freedom and victory as it flies across war-torn landscapes. Stepping away from warfare but not from creativity's embrace, let us explore Etienne Delaune's masterpieces. Geometry dances on paper as lines and shapes intertwine harmoniously; arithmetic reveals its hidden beauty through numbers' intricate relationships; music resonates within our souls as notes come alive under Delaune's skillful hand; perspective unveils new dimensions where reality meets illusion; architecture stands tall in all its grandeur, reflecting mankind's aspirations for greatness; astrology unlocks celestial mysteries connecting earthly lives to cosmic forces. Venturing further back in time brings us face-to-face with Rodolphe Bresdin's "The Republic. " In this mesmerizing artwork filled with symbolism and allegory lies an embodiment of societal ideals striving for justice and equality. Traveling even deeper into history leads us to Italy during the 17th century. A panel adorned with figures representing three continents reminds us that cultures interweave like threads in a tapestry – distinct yet interconnected, each contributing to the rich fabric of humanity.