Symbole Collection (#6)

The Mass of Saint Gregoire - Mass of Saint Gregory. 15th c. Attributed to Juan de Nalda
CUL4876739 The Mass of Saint Gregoire - Mass of Saint Gregory. 15th c. Attributed to Juan de Nalda. Castilian Spanish-Flemish School. It comes from the Convent of Santa Clara (Palencia). Gothic Art

A carousel parade among teams of knights representing the four elements fire, wind, earth and water
FLO4702952 A carousel parade among teams of knights representing the four elements fire, wind, earth and water. Part of the celebration of the birth of Freiderich, Duke of Wurttemberg, 1616

The figures of notes - Music Alphabet - For use by young students in Schools, Education Houses and Families
DUV4219909 The figures of notes - Music Alphabet - For use by young students in Schools, Education Houses and Families, 1897 (lithograph); 31x24.5 cm; (add.info.: Paul Dupont, editor, Paris, 1897)

Duties towards the homeland: Freedom - Equality - Fraternity. Republican currency
DUV4212766 Duties towards the homeland: Freedom - Equality - Fraternity. Republican currency. Engraving in " The unique book of morality and civic instruction

February, represented as a woman symbolic of the onset of rain
3480484 February, represented as a woman symbolic of the onset of rain; (add.info.: February, represented as a woman symbolic of the onset of rain)

The Horses of Saint Mark
3507225 The Horses of Saint Mark; (add.info.: The Lion of Venice adorns the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mark, in Venice, Italy)

The Carter being visited by death
3478604 The Carter being visited by death; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the Carter being visited by death'. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Death
3478592 Death; (add.info.: Print titled Death by Sebald Beham (1500-1550) German painter and printmaker. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Death, in the form of time, 1850
3478617 Death, in the form of time, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting death, in the form of time with his scythe, coming on the old woodcutter)

The old woman being visited by death
3478615 The old woman being visited by death; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the old woman being visited by death'. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The 20 condemned prisoners of the Spanish Inquisition
3330073 The 20 condemned prisoners of the Spanish Inquisition; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the 20 condemned prisoners of the Spanish Inquisition to be burned for heresy after being paraded)

Entrance of French emperor Napoleon 1st in Paris on march 20, 1815, 19th century (engraving)
1755120 Entrance of French emperor Napoleon 1st in Paris on march 20, 1815, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: After his return from Elba island, during the Hundred Days); Photo: Tallandier

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630780 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)
8630778 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)
8630765 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)
8630764 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)
8630760 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)
8630682 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Title-page for The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630680 Title-page for 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)
8630757 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)
8630756 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)
8630748 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)
8630747 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)
8630742 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Old English Pottery and Porcelain: Minton (colour litho)
8630632 Old English Pottery and Porcelain: Minton (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Minton)

Old English Pottery and Porcelain: Swansea (colour litho)
8630627 Old English Pottery and Porcelain: Swansea (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Swansea)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630735 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Old English Pottery and Porcelain: Crown Derby (colour litho)
8630621 Old English Pottery and Porcelain: Crown Derby (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crown Derby)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630718 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)
8630713 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)
8630710 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)
8630759 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)
8630750 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)
8630744 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Old English Pottery and Porcelain: Derby (colour litho)
8630641 Old English Pottery and Porcelain: Derby (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Derby)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630741 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)
8630740 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Old English Pottery and Porcelain: Bristol (colour litho)
8630623 Old English Pottery and Porcelain: Bristol (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bristol)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630723 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)
8630720 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)
8630707 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)
8630692 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)
8630689 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Bible and Crown, the oldest publishing sign in London (b/w photo)
8673375 The Bible and Crown, the oldest publishing sign in London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bible and Crown)

Animals from heraldry (litho)
8673161 Animals from heraldry (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The heraldic zoo that never was)

Britannia (coloured photo)
8635387 Britannia (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Britannia. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Rally by unemployed workers in Hyde Park, London, 1931 (b/w photo)
8635309 Rally by unemployed workers in Hyde Park, London, 1931 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Crown Jewels, Tower of London (coloured photo)
8655967 Crown Jewels, Tower of London (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crown Jewels, Tower of London)

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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.