Symbole Collection (#4)

Commission on the waters of the lower Po (lower part of the river): allegories of the river of freedom and equality
VEN5028139 Commission on the waters of the lower Po (lower part of the river): allegories of the river of freedom and equality. Official document of 1802

Roman mythology: Jupiter, king of the gods and god of heaven, with his attributes the eagle
FLO4679705 Roman mythology: Jupiter, king of the gods and god of heaven, with his attributes the eagle and lightning - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf

The blind man being visited by death
3478605 The blind man being visited by death; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the blind man being visited by death'. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The astrologer being visited by death
3478612 The astrologer being visited by death; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the astrologer being visited by death'. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Masonic Seal, United Grand Chapter, London 1817, from the book The History of Freemasonry, Volume II, pub. by Thomas C
3501398 Masonic Seal, United Grand Chapter, London 1817, from the book The History of Freemasonry, Volume II, pub. by Thomas C. Jack in London, 1883; (add.info.: Masonic Seal)

The Lion of Venice
3507223 The Lion of Venice; (add.info.: The Lion of Venice is an ancient bronze winged lion sculpture in the Piazza San Marco of Venice, Italy, came to symbolize the city)

Juliette Dodu, 1870
3480813 Juliette Dodu, 1870; (add.info.: Juliette Dodu (1848 - 1909) legendary heroine of the Franco-Prussian War of 1870, and the first woman to be awarded the Legion of Honore

Christ Handing the Keys to St Peter, c1920 (stained glass)
8714244 Christ Handing the Keys to St Peter, c1920 (stained glass) by Mayer, Franz (1848-1926); (add.info.: Stained Glass built 1920s. Glass by Franz Mayer Germany)

Pentecost, Colmar (stained glass)
8711457 Pentecost, Colmar (stained glass) by Unknown Artist, (14th century); (add.info.: Saint Martin church. Stained glass. Virgin Mary. The Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost Colmar)

Canis Major. Lepus, Columba Noachi & Cela Sculptoris, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7339148 Canis Major. Lepus, Columba Noachi & Cela Sculptoris, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Perception of the Christian world, 12th century (low relief)
8617814 Perception of the Christian world, 12th century (low relief); Cite de l'architecture et du patrimoine, Paris, France; (add.info.: Basilica Mary Magdalenein Vezelay)

Symbolic female figure representing Freedom, releasing a dove, 1803 (watercolour, ivory, gilt, glass)
7340097 Symbolic female figure representing Freedom, releasing a dove, 1803 (watercolour, ivory, gilt, glass) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 5.9x4.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Symbolic female figure, in memory of Captain Henry Bryne (d.1780), c.1780 (watercolour, gold, glass)
7340087 Symbolic female figure, in memory of Captain Henry Bryne (d.1780), c.1780 (watercolour, gold, glass) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 2.5x1.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Ursa Major, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue)
7340878 Ursa Major, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 9)

Draco and Ursa Minor, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340872 Draco and Ursa Minor, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 1)

Detail with cornice and allegorical figures of the decoration, Church of St Francis, Sassuolo, Italy
8683596 Detail with cornice and allegorical figures of the decoration, Church of St Francis, Sassuolo, Italy by Bianchi, Baldassarre (1612-79) & Monti

Book cover of "Les enfants terribles", 1929 (print)
1970277 Book cover of "Les enfants terribles", 1929 (print); (add.info.: Private collection); Photo © CCI

A dragon of Wales (engraving)
8672667 A dragon of Wales (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A dragon of Wales)

Crests and badges of the British Army (colour litho)
8672603 Crests and badges of the British Army (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crests and badges of the British Army)

Dorchester, Borough Arms (colour litho)
8660175 Dorchester, Borough Arms (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dorchester, Borough Arms)

Brecon, Town Arms (colour litho)
8660169 Brecon, Town Arms (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brecon, Town Arms)

Islington, Borough Arms (colour litho)
8660149 Islington, Borough Arms (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Islington, Borough Arms)

Darwen, Borough Arms (colour litho)
8660146 Darwen, Borough Arms (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Darwen, Borough Arms)

Battersea, Borough Arms (colour litho)
8660142 Battersea, Borough Arms (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battersea, Borough Arms)

Ayr, Town Arms (colour litho)
8660139 Ayr, Town Arms (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ayr, Town Arms. Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards on the subject of Borough)

Symbol of Mark the Evangelist, Sant'antonio, Padua (b/w photo)
8648294 Symbol of Mark the Evangelist, Sant'antonio, Padua (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Symbol of Mark the Evangelist, Sant'antonio)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630776 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630774 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630773 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630771 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630770 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630758 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630755 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630754 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630753 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Old English Pottery and Porcelain: Bow (colour litho)
8630624 Old English Pottery and Porcelain: Bow (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bow)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630733 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630732 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630729 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630728 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630721 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630708 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630694 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630688 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Weihnachtsbescherung / Christmas Presents (colour litho)
8666322 Weihnachtsbescherung / Christmas Presents (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Weihnachtsbescherung)

Easter greetings (chromolitho)
8656874 Easter greetings (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Easter greetings. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630687 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630683 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Symbolism Unveiled: Exploring the Power of Visual Language" Symbols have long been a powerful means of communication, transcending time and language barriers. From ancient artworks to modern-day masterpieces, they hold the key to unraveling hidden meanings and conveying profound messages. In Saint Luke healing the hydropic child, a 17th-century painting, we witness the symbol of hope as this saint brings relief to an afflicted child. The Allegory of Music, depicted in a 1649 oil on canvas masterpiece, showcases how music can transcend boundaries and touch our souls. The Statue of St Luke as a bull at La Sagrada Familia is a testament to the enduring symbolism associated with animals. This sculpture begun in 1882 represents strength and resilience. Moving forward in time, we encounter Fascist justice portrayed through "Justice sitting on the trunk of the Tree of Good and Evil" at Milan's Palace of Justice in 1936. This marble bas-relief serves as a chilling reminder that symbols can be manipulated for political purposes. Delving into engravings from centuries past, The Emperor Maximilian captures regal power while At thirty deniers illustrates an unsettling antisemitic cartoon from 1909 that reminds us symbols can also perpetuate harmful stereotypes. Religious symbolism takes center stage with The Adoration of the Lamb engraving from 1498 and Frontispiece depicting Apocalupsis cum figuris from 1511. These intricate works invite contemplation about faith and spirituality. The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse engraving provokes thoughts on mortality while Death as the poor man's friend challenges societal perceptions surrounding death itself. Saint George and the Dragon handwritten artwork from 1508 highlights bravery against adversity while The vision of seven candlesticks engraving transports us into biblical realms filled with mystery and revelation. Through these diverse examples spanning centuries, we come face-to-face with humanity's fascination for symbols.