Symbols Collection (#7)

Old English Pottery and Porcelain: Lowestoft (colour litho)
8630635 Old English Pottery and Porcelain: Lowestoft (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lowestoft)

Old English Pottery and Porcelain: Caughley (colour litho)
8630633 Old English Pottery and Porcelain: Caughley (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caughley)

Old English Pottery and Porcelain: Coalport (colour litho)
8630628 Old English Pottery and Porcelain: Coalport (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coalport)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630745 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Saint John the Baptist in a Landscape, c.1445 (oil on panel)
XOS5879614 Saint John the Baptist in a Landscape, c.1445 (oil on panel) by Christus, Petrus (c.1410-1475/76); 40.2x12.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Four Tetrarch, porphyry statues, royal figures at the Porta della Carta, St. Mark's... 300 AD (porphyry)
8858248 Four Tetrarch, porphyry statues, royal figures at the Porta della Carta, St. Mark's... 300 AD (porphyry) by Roman, (3rd century AD); San Marco, Venice, Italy; (add.info.: Four Tetrarch)

"La maconnerie secourant le peuple" Une femme symbolisant la franc-maconnerie offre aux peuples de tous
AIS5335165 "La maconnerie secourant le peuple" Une femme symbolisant la franc-maconnerie offre aux peuples de tous horizons bienfaisance et abondance

The Fable and the Truth, 19th century (illustration)
8822190 The Fable and the Truth, 19th century (illustration) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

Map of the journey of the Israelites, since their exit from Egypt, 1739 (engraving)
8822197 Map of the journey of the Israelites, since their exit from Egypt, 1739 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

Interior, chapel of 1837, statue Virgin and child, comes from the top of the organ, Pierre le Sieurre ()
7242653 Interior, chapel of 1837, statue Virgin and child, comes from the top of the organ, Pierre le Sieurre (?), 16th century ()

Rajasthani miniature painting
6317604 Rajasthani miniature painting.; (add.info.: Rajasthani miniature painting from Rajasthan, India. Probably late 19th century or early 20th century)

Aquarius, Pisces Australis and Ballon Aerostatique, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue)
7340891 Aquarius, Pisces Australis and Ballon Aerostatique, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 26)

Scorpio, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340889 Scorpio, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 23)

Libra, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340888 Libra, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 22)

Virgo, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340887 Virgo, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 21)

Pegasus and Equuleus, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue)
7340882 Pegasus and Equuleus, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 15)

The right ascensions and declinations of the principal fixed stars in both hemisphears to year 1678, 1678 (engraving)
7340755 The right ascensions and declinations of the principal fixed stars in both hemisphears to year 1678, 1678 (engraving) by Halley, Edmond (17th century); National Maritime Museum, London

Taurus, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340884 Taurus, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 17)

Le Theatre du Monde, 1638-40 (engraving)
7340645 Le Theatre du Monde, 1638-40 (engraving) by Blaeu, Willem (1571-1638); 23.7x39.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

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

postcard showing symbols of Freemasonry. 1905
5305982 postcard showing symbols of Freemasonry. 1905; Universal History Archive/UIG

Illustration depicting the inauguration of the Freemasons Masonic Temple. at Lugarno. Switzerland. 1903
5305970 Illustration depicting the inauguration of the Freemasons Masonic Temple. at Lugarno. Switzerland. 1903; Universal History Archive/UIG

two freemasons greeting each other. 1905
5305969 two freemasons greeting each other. 1905; Universal History Archive/UIG

Cover of a menu for a freemasons dinner. American circa 1905
5305966 Cover of a menu for a freemasons dinner. American circa 1905; Universal History Archive/UIG

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)

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)

Masonic Frontispiece. From the book The Connoisseur Illustrated published 1903
2915280 Masonic Frontispiece. From the book The Connoisseur Illustrated published 1903.; Photo © Hilary Morgan

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

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Symbols have the power to transcend time and culture, carrying profound meanings that resonate with humanity. One such symbol is the icon depicting Abbott Mena with Christ, dating back to the 6th-7th century. This ancient piece of art, painted in tempera on panel, captures a spiritual connection between two figures, representing faith and devotion. In contrast to religious symbolism, palmistry offers a different perspective on symbols. A map of the hand reveals intricate lines and markings believed to hold secrets about an individual's past, present, and future. It serves as a reminder that our destinies may be written in our own hands. Moving from personal symbolism to architectural marvels, St. Mark's Church stands proudly amidst the cobbled streets of Zagreb Square in Croatia. Its grandeur speaks volumes about its historical significance and cultural heritage—a symbol of unity for the people who gather within its walls. Continuing our journey through Europe, we encounter Heiliggeistkirche church in Vienna—home to Joseph Plecnik's masterpiece: a holy spirit dove sculpture. This elegant representation embodies purity and divine guidance while adding beauty to Austria's capital city. Traveling further east brings us face-to-face with another powerful symbol—the Papyrus of Ani or Book of the Dead—an ancient Egyptian text containing spells and rituals guiding souls through judgment after death. This papyrus represents not only beliefs but also acts as a testament to human fascination with life beyond mortality. Walter Crane's Garland takes us into the realm of mythological creatures intertwined within nature-inspired patterns—a symbolic celebration of harmony between humans and their environment. Shifting gears towards political emblems leads us straight into Russia's Imperial Eagle—a majestic bird embodying strength and authority throughout history—an enduring symbol representing imperial power at its height. On Scotland's Isle of Iona stands a replica St John's Cross—an iconic Christian symbol marking sacred ground for centuries—reminding visitors that faith can transcend time and place.