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Chiromancy and its Consequences (engraving)
1050229 Chiromancy and its Consequences (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chiromancy and its Consequences. Illustration for The Graphic, 8 January 1887.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
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Black Art Chiromancy Consequences Destiny Engaged Fact Fate Fortune Telling Heart Line Lose Method Palm Reading Palmistry Rector Reverend Subject Union Neophyte
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Chiromancy and its Consequences - Unveiling the Mysteries of Palm Reading
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. This engraving, created by an English School artist in the 19th century, delves into the intriguing world of chiromancy. The print, part of a private collection, was originally featured in The Graphic on January 8th, 1887. The image portrays a neophyte engrossed in the study of this ancient black art. With books strewn across his desk and an intense gaze fixed upon his palm, he seeks to unlock the secrets that lie within. However, hidden beneath his apparent fascination lies an ulterior motive - fortune telling. As we observe this scene unfold before us, we are presented with compelling evidences of destiny intertwined with human agency. The young man's engagement with chiromancy reveals both the allure and consequences that come hand-in-hand with such knowledge. Intriguingly enough, a reverend clergyman stands nearby as if ready to perform an act of repudiation against these psychic divinations. Yet even he cannot deny the eloquence of conviction emanating from this practice. Through intricate lines etched on palms and hearts laid bare for scrutiny, palmistry attempts to decipher life's mysteries. But can it truly reveal one's fate or is it merely fallacious tenets? This thought-provoking artwork invites us to explore our own beliefs about destiny while cautioning against losing oneself in superficial divinations. It reminds us that true understanding
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