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Signe Collection

"Exploring the Multifaceted Meanings of 'Signe' Through Art, Literature, and History" Intriguingly diverse and rich in symbolism

Background imageSigne Collection: Signe, 1912 (oil on canvas)

Signe, 1912 (oil on canvas)
659653 Signe, 1912 (oil on canvas) by Zorn, Anders Leonard (1860-1920); 90.6x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Signe. Anders Leonard Zorn (1860-1920). Oil on canvas. Dated 1912

Background imageSigne Collection: A La Suite d'un Article Signe: Boulimy

A La Suite d'un Article Signe: Boulimy
This sketch shows a group of four gentlemen interacting, visually representing the following caption, translated in English. Mr

Background imageSigne Collection: First page of Procede pour ecrire au moyen de points a l usage des aveugles

First page of Procede pour ecrire au moyen de points a l usage des aveugles
CHT253038 First page of Procede pour ecrire au moyen de points a l usage des aveugles by Louis Braille by French School, (19th century); Musee Valentin Hauy, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

Background imageSigne Collection: Medallion with 12 signs of the Zodiac, from Belkis or Zeugma (bronze)

Medallion with 12 signs of the Zodiac, from Belkis or Zeugma (bronze)
aP168430 Medallion with 12 signs of the Zodiac, from Belkis or Zeugma (bronze) by Roman; Gaziantep Archaeological Museum, Gaziantep, Turkey; out of copyright

Background imageSigne Collection: Judges 6 36 Gideon puts out the fleece, from the Nuremberg Bible

Judges 6 36 Gideon puts out the fleece, from the Nuremberg Bible
STC67503 Judges 6 36 Gideon puts out the fleece, from the Nuremberg Bible (Biblia Sacra Germanaica) (coloured woodcut) by German School

Background imageSigne Collection: Letter addressed to the French Ambassador Pierre de Blacas d

Letter addressed to the French Ambassador Pierre de Blacas d
JHG215568 Letter addressed to the French Ambassador Pierre de Blacas d Aulps about the royal museum of Egyptian Art in Turin, Copy of royal cartouches from the XVIII th dynasty (letter 1)

Background imageSigne Collection: Letter addressed to the French Ambassador Pierre de Blacas d

Letter addressed to the French Ambassador Pierre de Blacas d
JHG215569 Letter addressed to the French Ambassador Pierre de Blacas d Aulps regarding the Royal Museum of Egyptian Art in Turin, genealogical table from a temple in El-Haraba (letter 1)

Background imageSigne Collection: Traite de paix signe a Munster le 24 octobre 1648 (engraving)

Traite de paix signe a Munster le 24 octobre 1648 (engraving)
3644837 Traite de paix signe a Munster le 24 octobre 1648 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Traite de paix signe a Munster le 24 octobre 1648)

Background imageSigne Collection: Calendrier de Saison, pillar showing the signs of the zodiac from Virgo to

Calendrier de Saison, pillar showing the signs of the zodiac from Virgo to
XIR86213 Calendrier de Saison, pillar showing the signs of the zodiac from Virgo to Capricorn (stone) (see also 86211) by French School, (12th century); Musee Saint-Marc, Souvigny, France; French

Background imageSigne Collection: Hagbard and Signe, before 1820. Creator: Eckersberg, Christoffer-Wilhelm (1783-1853)

Hagbard and Signe, before 1820. Creator: Eckersberg, Christoffer-Wilhelm (1783-1853)
Hagbard and Signe, before 1820. Found in the Collection of Kunsten Museum of Modern Art Aalborg

Background imageSigne Collection: Hagbard and Signy, 1861

Hagbard and Signy, 1861. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Background imageSigne Collection: Road sign : beware of camels, Tunisia

Road sign : beware of camels, Tunisia

Background imageSigne Collection: Folio of hand-coloured lithographs - French - WWI

Folio of hand-coloured lithographs - French - WWI
Folio of hand-coloured lithographs entitled croix-rouges en va-t-en guerre ; celle qui a la croix de guerre. ;. et celle qui ne l a pas ; celle de l U.F.F. ; celle de la S.B.M

Background imageSigne Collection: Jean-Louis Forain, Versailles juillet. La Germania signe

Jean-Louis Forain, Versailles juillet. La Germania signe... French, 1852-1931, probably 1919, black crayon and brown wash on wove paper



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"Exploring the Multifaceted Meanings of 'Signe' Through Art, Literature, and History" Intriguingly diverse and rich in symbolism, the concept of "signe" has permeated various aspects of human expression throughout history. From ancient texts to modern artworks, its significance remains ever-present. One notable reference is found in an article titled "Boulimy, " which sheds light on the consequences that follow a sign or indication. This notion resonates with the first page of "Procede pour ecrire au moyen de points a l usage des aveugles, " highlighting how signs can transcend visual barriers and communicate through touch. The medallion adorned with 12 signs of the Zodiac from Belkis or Zeugma showcases how these celestial symbols have guided humanity's understanding of time and destiny for centuries. Similarly, Judges 6:36 recounts Gideon's use of a fleece as a sign from God—an example where signs serve as divine guidance. A letter addressed to French Ambassador Pierre de Blacas d further emphasizes the importance placed on official signatures—a tangible sign representing authority and diplomacy. Meanwhile, an engraving depicting the Treaty of Munster signed on October 24th, 1648 reminds us that signs can mark historical turning points and shape nations' destinies. Moving beyond textual references, we encounter artistic representations like the Calendrier de Saison pillar displaying zodiac signs—reminders that nature itself bears symbolic markers. The painting "Signe" by an unknown artist in 1912 captures emotions through brushstrokes rather than words—a testament to art's ability to convey meaning without explicit signage. Literature also embraces this theme; Eckersberg's painting "Hagbard and Signe" depicts two lovers entangled in fate's intricate web—a tale where love becomes both a blessing and a curse intertwined with powerful omens.