Symbolic Collection (page 100)

Italian poetry frontispiece, 18th century
Italian poetry frontispiece. 18th-century frontispiece artwork for a book of Italian poetry. The scene shows a goddess-like muse figure advising a seated scholar or poet in front of a monkey using a

Jesuit missions to China, 17th century C016 / 8929
Jesuit missions to China. 17th-century artwork showing Jesuit scholars that carried out missionary work in China. The founders of the Society of Jesus were Francis Xavier (upper left)

Alcohol and death, conceptual artwork. Death, represented as a black-cloaked figure with a scythe, approaching a table with alcoholic drinks

Science book, conceptual artwork
Science book. Conceptual artwork of a science book, with the science, and physics and chemistry in particular, represented by ellipse symbols that depict electron orbits

Time warp, conceptual artwork C016 / 6303
Time warp. Conceptual artwork of a warped clock face on a background of stars and nebulae. This represents the warping of time at near-light speeds and in strong gravitational fields

Golden sun symbol, 18th century C016 / 6307
Golden sun symbol. 18th-century golden sun symbol in the Sanssouci, a palace in Potsdam, near Berlin, Germany. It was the summer palace of Frederick the Great, King of Prussia

Allegory of the elements, 17th century
Allegory of the elements. 17th-century artwork showing an allegorical scene depicting a central nude female figure surrounded by men engaged in occupations symbolising the four Aristotelian elements

Peace of mind, conceptual artwork C016 / 8745
Peace of mind, conceptual artwork. Dove outline (representing peace) and a section through a human brain. At centre is the brains limbic system (palaeomammalian brain)

Happy pill face. Drug capsules arranged on a plate to represent a happy face

Sad food face. Food items arranged on a plate to represent a sad face

Ambrose Godfrey, German chemist
Ambrose Godfrey (1660-1741), German chemist, also known as Ambrose Godfrey-Hanckwitz. Godfrey was assistant to Robert Boyle and was the first to manufacture and sell phosphorus

From alchemy to chemistry, 19th century
From alchemy to chemistry, 19th-century artwork. Alchemy is represented by the middle-aged man in the foreground, carrying out a distillation with an alembic

Coal production in 1900, artwork
Coal production in 1900. Historical artwork of a block (left) measuring 900 metres on each side (729 million cubic metres) compared in size to the Eiffel Tower (lower right) in Paris, France

Apothecary in Romeo and Juliet, 1805
Apothecary in Romeo and Juliet. 19th-century artwork depicting the apothecary scene (Act 5, Scene 1) from Shakespeares play Romeo and Juliet

Northern constellations, 18th century
Northern constellations. 18th-century map of constellations and stars of the northern celestial hemisphere. The constellations are represented by artworks of their mythical namesakes

Malaria drug warning, World War II C016 / 4301
Malaria drug warning. Skulls on a warning sign at a US Army hospital during World War II (1939-1945). Also known as quinacrine and mepacrine

Caduceus with DNA, artwork C013 / 9989
Caduceus with DNA. Computer artwork of the Caduceus symbol entwined by a strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). The caduceus is the traditional symbol of the Greek god Hermes

Caduceus, artwork C013 / 9988
Caduceus, computer artwork. The caduceus is the traditional symbol of the Greek god Hermes, and features two snakes around a winged staff

Caduceus, artwork C013 / 9987
Caduceus, computer artwork. The caduceus is the traditional symbol of the Greek god Hermes, and features two snakes around a winged staff

Oil pump and drought C013 / 9478
Oil pump and drought. Landscape of baked and cracked mud surrounding a jack pump or nodding donkey oil pump. This type of oil pump is used to draw crude oil from a well when the pressure difference

Grain silo and drought C013 / 9479
Grain silo and drought. Landscape of baked and cracked mud surrounding a grain silo. This structure is used to store cereal grains harvested from food crops

Frontispiece of Ogilbys Africa (1670), with the title inscribed in English at top. This work, one of a series on continents

End of film, conceptual artwork
End of film. Conceptual artwork of the destruction of cinema film reels. This represents the switch to digital projection technology

Psychological state, conceptual artwork
Psychological state. Conceptual artwork of a man enclosed in a small space closing a door behind him from a dark room, and preparing to emerge into the light

Passing on news, conceptual artwork
Passing on news. Conceptual artwork of a series of successively larger human mouths calling out. This can represent media communication where news can come from multiple sources passing on the same

Information overload, conceptual artwork
Information overload. Conceptual artwork of a man clutching his head with wires leading to electrical apparatus in books. This can represent subjects such as information overload

End of printing, conceptual artwork C013 / 6476
End of printing. Conceptual artwork of a pile of printed papers being thrown out a window. This represents subjects such as paperless offices, moving to digital computer systems

Global business, conceptual artwork
Global business. Conceptual artwork of a globe-shaped array of hands being shaken, representing concepts such as business networking, multinationals, and globalisation

Spy books, conceptual artwork
Spy books. Conceptual artwork of eyes peering out of books. This can represent subjects such as espionage, state surveillance, and invasion of privacy

Frog and snail, satirical artwork C013 / 6472
Frog and snail. Satirical artwork of a frog using a piece of grass to tickle a snail out of its shell. Tickling snails in this way sometimes encourages them to emerge from their shells

Snail with umbrella, satirical artwork C013 / 6471
Snail with umbrella, satirical artwork. Snails and slugs, which need to stay moist, are more active in wet weather

The Three Symbolic Animals of Alchemy. Islamic art. Miniature Painting. FRANCE. Paris. National Library

Cursus Cometae, treated on the location and trajectory of the comets in the years 1664-65, work by Johannes Hevelius

Jugend front cover, two young women dancing
Front cover design for Jugend magazine, depicting two young women dancing. They are holding symbolic items representing arts and crafts, including an artists palette and brushes

Tipi poles at sunrise at the Bighole National Battlefield Site near Wisdom Montana

Old roadside cross covered with frost and icicles, high in the Fagaras Mountains, southern carpathians, Romania
ROG-14153 Old roadside cross covered with frost and icicles, high in the Fagaras Mountains southern carpathians, Romania Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

USA, Colorado, Frisco. Spectacular July 4th fireworks display. (composite) Credit as

USA, New Mexico, Nambe. Mission El Sagrado Corazon or Sacred Heart catholic church in Nambe, New Mexico. Built in the late 18th century, destroyed by a fire April 18 1946 and rebuilt in 1947

United States. Peace symbol

Brasil, Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado mountain

Mexico, Sierra Tarahumara, Cusarare. Mission of Cusarare, a native community in the Sierra Tarahumara near Copper Canyon

Carved serpent head is an artifact from Teotihuacan on display at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City, Mexico

Europe, Spain, Segovia. The crest of Leon and Castile is found in the Hall of the Kings at the Alcazar, a World Heritage Site, in Segovia, Spain

Italy, Venice. St. Marks Square on the Grand Canal

USA, New Mexico. Welcome sign at the border between New Mexico and Texas, south of Carlsbad

Mexico, Zacatecas. Zacatecas Cathedral, an elaborately carved red-stone (cantera) structure built in the XVI century. The historic colonial center of Zacatecas is a UNESCO World Heritage site

Mexico, Zacatecas. Passage adjacent to Zacatecas Cathedral, an elaborately carved red-stone (cantera) structure built in the XVI century, Zacatecas is a UNESCO World Heritage site

Asia, China, Beijing. Stylized dragons nearly jump from this tiled wall, in the Forbidden City, a World Heritage Site, Beijing, China

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"Symbolic Expressions Across Time and Cultures: A Journey Through Art, Religion, and History" The Venus of Urbino by Titian (1538) - This iconic painting represents the idealized beauty of the female form, symbolizing love, desire, and fertility. The Great Sacrifice by James Clark (WW1) - A poignant depiction of sacrifice and loss during the horrors of war, serving as a powerful reminder of human resilience in times of adversity. Imagine Mosaic memorial to John Lennon - Located near his former residence at the Dakota Building, this mosaic embodies Lennon's vision for peace and unity through his timeless song "Imagine. " Pictures of various Hindu Gods for sale in Little India - These vibrant images capture the rich tapestry of Hindu mythology and spirituality, offering glimpses into a diverse pantheon that inspires devotion among believers. Codex Troano-1 - An ancient Mayan manuscript filled with symbolic hieroglyphs that provide insights into their culture's cosmology, rituals, and beliefs about time. Chromolithograph Devotional Card depicting The Virgin Mary - This colorful devotional card serves as a visual representation of faith for many Catholics worldwide while honoring Mary's role as an intercessor between humanity and divinity. The Scales of Justice above the Old Bailey Law Courts in London - Symbolizing fairness and impartiality within the legal system since ancient times; these scales remind us that justice should be blind to biases or influences. King George V Silver Jubilee celebrations (ILN cover 1935) – Commemorating 25 years on the throne with grand festivities across Britain; this cover captures national pride while symbolizing continuity amidst changing times. Dead Sea Scroll – Ancient manuscripts discovered near Qumran containing biblical texts offer invaluable insights into religious practices during Second Temple Judaism while representing historical preservation efforts. Charles Darwin, British naturalist.