Symbolic Collection (page 9)

Sagittarius and Corona Australis. Microscopium and Telescopium. c.1825 (card, paper, tissue)
7340083 Sagittarius and Corona Australis. Microscopium and Telescopium. c.1825 (card, paper, tissue) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); National Maritime Museum, London

The muse, the carpenter and the soldier that built Paris, 1911 (print)
8698398 The muse, the carpenter and the soldier that built Paris, 1911 (print); (add.info.: Geography. France. Paris and the poets. The muse, the carpenter and the soldier that built Paris)

WW1: The capture of the flag (illustration)
8684965 WW1: The capture of the flag (illustration) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); (add.info)

The Bodhi Tree aka the Pagoda Fig Tree, Bodhi Fig Tree or Bo Tree, (Ficus religiosa), 1882
7125194 The Bodhi Tree aka the Pagoda Fig Tree, Bodhi Fig Tree or Bo Tree, (Ficus religiosa), 1882; (add.info.: The Bodhi Tree aka the Pagoda Fig Tree, Bodhi Fig Tree or Bo Tree)

Interior, chapel of 1837, statue Virgin and child, comes from the top of the organ, Pierre le Sieurre ()
7242652 Interior, chapel of 1837, statue Virgin and child, comes from the top of the organ, Pierre le Sieurre (?), 16th century ()

St. James the Apostle church. St Anna with Virgin Mary. Painting 1870. Italy. Trieste. Italy
7136844 St. James the Apostle church. St Anna with Virgin Mary. Painting 1870. Italy. Trieste. Italy.; Chiesa di San Giacomo Apostolo, Trieste, Italy; © Pascal Deloche/Godong

The National Gallery. Virgin and child. Johannes Aquila 14th century. Ljubljana. Slovenia
7136195 The National Gallery. Virgin and child. Johannes Aquila 14th century. Ljubljana. Slovenia.; Narodna Galerija, Ljubljana, Slovenia; © Pascal Deloche/Godong

An illustration depicting the creation of the universe, 17th century (engraving)
5311256 An illustration depicting the creation of the universe, 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: From a cloud, representing God the Father, comes forth the Word of Words, represented by Fiat)

Representation of the Degrees of Man's Age Engraving 1820 Civica raccolta delle stampe Bertarelli, Milan
BEN5478758 Representation of the Degrees of Man's Age Engraving 1820 Civica raccolta delle stampe Bertarelli, Milan; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

Risorgimento, first Italian war of independence: the lion of Saint Mark (San Marco) symbol of Venice
BEN5479515 Risorgimento, first Italian war of independence: the lion of Saint Mark (San Marco) symbol of Venice, holding the double-headed eagle at the time of the insurrection of the city against

Royal Geographical Society Prize Medal, 1835, awarded to Captain George Back (1796-1878), 1835 (silver)
MMM5477684 Royal Geographical Society Prize Medal, 1835, awarded to Captain George Back (1796-1878), 1835 (silver) by Wyon, William (1795-1851); National Maritime Museum, London

Celestial globe with table, supported by Hercules, c.1651 (ivory statuette and gilded copper)
MMM5475266 Celestial globe with table, supported by Hercules, c.1651 (ivory statuette and gilded copper); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Celestial globe with table)

Medal commemorating the peace of Amiens (France, 1802), 1802 (bronze medal)
MMM5475417 Medal commemorating the peace of Amiens (France, 1802), 1802 (bronze medal); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Medal commemorating the peace of Amiens (France, 1802)

War of 1914-1918: Italian partriotic postcard depicting a young woman wearing the flag of the Duche de Savoy
JAB5036618 War of 1914-1918: Italian partriotic postcard depicting a young woman wearing the flag of the Duche de Savoy and the helmet of Bersagliere (Italian infantry)

18th century, occult, symbolic representation of the Universal spirit of Nature
5669355 18th century, occult, symbolic representation of the Universal spirit of Nature; (add.info.: 18th century, occult)

French biscuiterie Lefevre-Utile, pavilion at the 1900 Paris Universal Exhibition (Chromolithography)
7426871 French biscuiterie Lefevre-Utile, pavilion at the 1900 Paris Universal Exhibition (Chromolithography); (add.info.: French biscuiterie Lefevre-Utile (Lefevre Utile)

The happiness sower, 1910-20 (postcard)
7422872 The happiness sower, 1910-20 (postcard); (add.info.: Paranormal. Superstition. The happyness sower. Woman sows amulets and lucky charms. Postcard, France, 1910-20.); © Archives Charmet

Wedding poster of Francois I offering his heart to Eleanor, around 1527 (engraving)
7415638 Wedding poster of Francois I offering his heart to Eleanor, around 1527 (engraving); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Part of a southern hemisphere star chart from Reiner Ottens's Atlas Maior (1730)
7339165 Part of a southern hemisphere star chart from Reiner Ottens's Atlas Maior (1730), with the Greenwich Observatory (left) and the Round Tower observatory in Copenhagen (right)

Main entrance of Castelvecchio in Verona depicting the virgin an
7127296 Main entrance of Castelvecchio in Verona depicting the virgin an; Castel Vecchio, Verona, Italy; (add.info.: Wall painting at the entrance of Castelvecchio in Verona depicting the virgin)

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)

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)

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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.