Rabe Collection

Amidst the enchanting realms of literature and art, the raven, a symbol of mystery and intellect, graces various works

Rabe Collection: Illustration for the poem 'Le Corbeau (The Raven)' by Edgar Allan Poe, 1875

Illustration for the poem "Le Corbeau (The Raven)" by Edgar Allan Poe, 1875. Private Collection

Rabe Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Corbeau; Raven; Rabe (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Corbeau; Raven; Rabe (engraving)
7195516 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Corbeau; Raven; Rabe (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Corbeau; Raven; Rabe)

Raben (chromolitho)
5211370 Raben (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raben. Illustration for Brehms Thierleben Allgemeine Kunde des Thierreichs)

Illustration for the poem Le Corbeau (The Raven) by Edgar Allan Poe, 1875. Private Collection

Rabe Collection: The Brandenburg Gate, Berlin, 19th century. Artist: Johann Poppei

The Brandenburg Gate, Berlin, 19th century. Artist: Johann Poppei
The Brandenburg Gate, Berlin, 19th century. The only remaining city gate of Berlin, the Brandenburg Gate was commissioned by Frederick William II of Prussia

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Amidst the enchanting realms of literature and art, the raven, a symbol of mystery and intellect, graces various works. In Le Vocabulaire Illustre's engraving, a corbeau (raven) perches ominously, its reflection mirrored in the still waters below. Edgar Allan Poe's iconic poem, Le Corbeau (The Raven), comes to life through an illustration from 1875. Yet, the raven's presence transcends literature, appearing in art forms such as this 19th-century chromolitho. The bird's ominous presence can also be found in historical contexts, like the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, where a raven is depicted atop the Quadriga. The Alhambra, a stunning palace in Spain, is home to intricate tilework featuring rabens. Delving deeper into history, the rabe, an alternative name for the prophet Muhammad, is a significant figure in Islamic tradition, marking the beginning of the History of Muhammad and the First Four Rightly Guided Caliphs.