Allegorical Figure Collection (page 2)

Allegorical wall painting of Spring from the west side of the atrium of Regio IX.V.11
FLO4687026 Allegorical wall painting of Spring from the west side of the atrium of Regio IX.V.11. She holds a basket of cheese and carries a lamb over her shoulders. Chromolithograph by J.G

Bill of Rights, 1942 (oil on canvas)
CH89285 Bill of Rights, 1942 (oil on canvas) by Christy, Howard Chandler (1873-1952); 152.4x101 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

British and Empire military personnel and civilians involved in the war effort parading before Britannia (colour litho)
6030881 British and Empire military personnel and civilians involved in the war effort parading before Britannia (colour litho) by English School

The End of Mankind. Creator: Hans Holbein the Younger
The End of Mankind

Screen with Rebus of Fortune, ca. 1639. Creator: Stefano della Bella
Screen with Rebus of Fortune, ca. 1639

The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins, ca. 1560-63. Creator: Philip Galle
The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins, ca. 1560-63

The Triumph of Time, 1574. Creator: Philip Galle
The Triumph of Time, 1574

Prudence (Prudentia) from The Virtues, ca. 1559-60. Creator: Philip Galle
Prudence (Prudentia) from The Virtues, ca. 1559-60

Envy or Avarice at the right being driven from the temple of the Muses by Hercules who raises a club, the muses watching from the left, 1530-60

Temperance (Temperancia), 1530. Creator: Lucas van Leyden
Temperance (Temperancia), 1530

The Abuses of the Law, Plate 7. n. d. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
The Abuses of the Law, Plate 7.n.d

Plate 1: Saturn in a niche devouring his son, standing before a scythe, from a series of mythological gods and goddesses, 1526

Death and the Devil Surprising Two Women, ca. 1515. Creator: Daniel Hopfer
Death and the Devil Surprising Two Women, ca. 1515

The Doctor Dismissing Death, 1785. 1785. Creators: Peter Simon, Francis Jukes
The Doctor Dismissing Death, 1785

Cupids ruse, 1792. Creator: Hans Veit Friedrich Schnorr von Carolsfeld
Cupids ruse, 1792

Satan, Sin and Death (Paradise Lost, Book the 2nd), after 1790. after 1790
Satan, Sin and Death (Paradise Lost, Book the 2nd), after 1790

Diana and Cupid, 1761. Creator: Pompeo Batoni
Diana and Cupid, 1761

Venus and the Lute Player, ca. 1565-70. Creator: Titian
Venus and the Lute Player, ca. 1565-70

Abundance or Autumn, 1480-1485, (1943). Creator: Sandro Botticelli
Abundance or Autumn, 1480-1485, (1943). Allegorical female figure in classical dress, with putti and cornucopia. Drawing in the British Museum, London

Venus and Cupid, 1906. Creator: Jost Ammon
Venus and Cupid, 1906. From " Chats on Old Prints", by Arthur Hayden. [T. Fisher Unwin, London, 1906]

Two Allegories of Envy, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Two Allegories of Envy, c1480 (1945). From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]

Cupid and Psyche, (1912). Artist: Eberlein
Cupid and Psyche, (1912). A print from The Connoisseur, (London, 1912)

Allegory of Painting (self-portrait), 1658. Artist: Elisabetta Sirani
Allegory of Painting (self-portrait), 1658. Sirani, Elisabetta (1638-1665). Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Yama-uba with Kintaro, 1840s. Artist: Totoya Hokkei
Yama-uba with Kintaro, 1840s. Hokkei, Totoya (1780-1850). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Cupid and Psyche as Children, (The first kiss), 1890. Artist: William-Adolphe Bouguereau
Cupid and Psyche as Children, (The first kiss), 1890. From a private collection

Jupiter, 1757. Artist: Bernard de Montfaucon
Jupiter, 1757. From a sculpture in the Chateau de Versailles. A plate from Supplement au livre de L antiquite expliquee et representee en figures, Paris, 1757. Private Collection

Do not shout you idiot, 1799. Artist: Francisco Goya
Do not shout you idiot, 1799. Published in Los caprichos. Los Caprichos were published in 1799 at a time of social repression and economic crisis in Spain

French Revolution 1789: anti-clericalism. Anti-clerical caricature on the confiscation of the wealth of the Church. A monk, representing the Church

The Toilet of Venus ( The Rokeby Venus ), 1647-1651. Artist: Diego Velazquez
The Toilet of Venus ( The Rokeby Venus ), 1647-1651. Venus, the goddess of love, was the most beautiful of the goddesses, and was regarded as a personification of female beauty

Income Tax, 1798. John Bull scratches his head at William Pitts (1759-1806) introduction of Income Tax. Pitt is shown as an angel playing a harp. Hand-coloured cartoon in the style of Gillray

The Irish Vampire, 1885. Artist: John Tenniel
The Irish Vampire, 1885. The Irish National League, with the face of Charles Stewart Parnell (1846-1891), shown as a vampire preying on Ireland. Cartoon from Punch. (London, 24 October 1885)

Prince Charming and the Sleeping Beauty, 1912. Artist: Leonard Raven-Hill
Prince Charming and the Sleeping Beauty, 1912. Prince Charming, representing Sir Edward Grey (lst Viscount of Fallodon) British Foreign Secretary 1905-1916 prepares to wake the sleeping figure of

Baines, The Leeds Mercury, Instructing Young England, 1847. Edward Baines (1800-1890), English journalist, economist and politician was editor of the newspaper, the Leeds Mercury

The Divided Skirt, 1886. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Divided Skirt, 1886. This cartoon shows the Liberal Prime Minister, Gladstone. Now 76 years of age, and in his third term in office, Gladstone was undoubtedly the grandee of the Commons

A New Piece, 1882. Artist: Joseph Swain
A New Piece, 1882. The Liberal Prime Minister, Gladstone, has submitted his new piece to Mr John Bull in his guise as a theatre manager

Intercepted, 1881. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Liberal Prime Minister, Gladstone, also held the office of Chancellor of the Exchequer and this cartoon shows him in a chefs outfit feeding his dog from the bowl of surplus

An Ugly Rush!, 1870. Artist: Joseph Swain
An Ugly Rush!, 1870. Womans Vote Bill. A stout John Bull, the representative of the British people or, in this case, British men

Babes in the Wood, 1859. Napoleon III left the Regency of France in the hands of the Empress Eugenie and left Paris to join the Italian army. The Franco-Austrian war began on 26th April 1859

The International Exhibition - Prize Medal - obverse, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition - Prize Medal - obverse, 1862. Design by Maclise, made by Leonard C. Wyon. The ill effect of crowding the composition is particularly observable in the lion

Feinde der Republik..... Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889. Creator: Joseph Keppler
Feinde der Republik....Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889

Memorial to Col. Shadwell, late superintendent of the International Exhibition... 1862. Creator: Unknown
Memorial to Col. Shadwell, late superintendent of the International Exhibition: device on the address, 1862....rumour of wars has called away the gentleman who was nominated to the office of general

At Last, illustration of female warrior celebrating Woman's Franchise, Punch, January 23, 1918 (print)
4073068 At Last, illustration of female warrior celebrating Woman's Franchise, Punch, January 23, 1918 (print) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At Last)

Germania's nightmare (colour litho)
6000307 Germania's nightmare (colour litho) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Germania's nightmare. Le cauchemar de Germania)

Death presenting Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany with a harvest of the dead to celebrate his birthday, World War I
6000276 Death presenting Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany with a harvest of the dead to celebrate his birthday, World War I, 1915 (colour litho) by Damblans

Anniversary of the French victory at the First Battle of the Marne, World War I, 5-12 September 1914 (colour litho)
6000339 Anniversary of the French victory at the First Battle of the Marne, World War I, 5-12 September 1914 (colour litho) by Damblans

Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany worried that Death will add his life to those sacrificed in the First World War
6000386 Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany worried that Death will add his life to those sacrificed in the First World War (colour litho) by Damblans

Judge S. F. Miller, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Judge S.F. Miller, between 1855 and 1865

Judge John Marshall Harlan, Supreme Court, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Judge John Marshall Harlan, Supreme Court, between 1865 and 1880

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In the realm of art, allegorical figures have long captivated viewers with their symbolic representations and hidden meanings. From ancient masterpieces to modern cartoons, these figures serve as visual metaphors that convey profound messages. One such example is "The Contrast" by Thomas Rowlandson, a satirical depiction of social class divisions in December 1792. Through exaggerated characters and contrasting settings, Rowlandson highlights the disparities between the wealthy elite and the impoverished masses. Another intriguing portrayal is found in William John Wainwright's "Parable Of The Wise And Foolish Virgins" from 1899. This religious allegory explores themes of preparedness and wisdom through its depiction of virgins awaiting a bridegroom's arrival. Sandro Botticelli's iconic masterpiece "Primavera, " created around 1478, presents an allegorical figure representing springtime. With delicate brushstrokes and vibrant colors, Botticelli captures the essence of rebirth and renewal during this season. Agnolo Bronzino's "An Allegory with Venus and Cupid, " painted between c1523-1568, delves into love's complexities through its portrayal of these mythological figures. Symbolizing desire alongside deceitfulness, Bronzino invites contemplation on the intricacies of human relationships. Moving beyond paintings, historical events also inspire allegories like the Pilgrim Fathers boarding the Mayflower. This image represents their quest for religious freedom as they embark on a treacherous journey to establish a new life in America. Mary L. Macomber's painting "Night and Her Daughter Sleep" from 1902 personifies night as an allegorical figure cradling her daughter sleep. It symbolizes tranquility amidst darkness while evoking thoughts about restorative rest.