The Making of a Freemason (litho)

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The Making of a Freemason (litho)

1598173 The Making of a Freemason (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Making of a Freemason. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 4 December 1897.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection

Media ID 22551204

© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images

Assisting Awaiting Bring Candidate Candidates Coffin Covered Crypts Entering Floor Freemason Freemasonry Grand Master Grave Stone Graves Gravestone Gravestones Headstones Initiation Laid Lodge Lying Making Marked Master Member Mysteries Novice Oath Present Raising Reception Reveal Sepulchre Sepulchres Sign Swords Title Tomb Stones Tombs Tombstones Veiled Linen Cloth

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is a captivating print that takes us back to the 19th century, offering a glimpse into the mysterious world of freemasonry. The image depicts an initiation ceremony, where candidates are being prepared for their journey into this ancient and secretive fraternity. Lying on the floor, veiled faces awaiting reception, these novices are surrounded by members who assist in their transformation. Swords and ceremonial objects lay nearby, symbolizing the significance of this ritualistic process. The grand master presides over the scene while second attendants bring forth signs and gestures that hold profound meaning within freemasonry. The title itself suggests that becoming a freemason involves more than just joining an organization; it requires entering into a realm filled with symbolism and hidden knowledge. Covered coffins and marked tombs hint at the connection between life and death in this esoteric tradition. This engraving from Bridgeman Images captures both the solemnity and intrigue surrounding freemasonry. It invites viewers to contemplate what lies beneath the surface as candidates take their oath and reveal themselves as true members of this ancient order. Whether one is already familiar with freemasonry or simply curious about its rituals, "The Making of a Freemason (litho)" offers an intriguing visual narrative that sparks imagination and curiosity about this enigmatic brotherhood.

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