Allegorical Figures Collection

Night and Her Daughter Sleep, 1902. Creator: Mary L. Macomber
Night and Her Daughter Sleep, 1902

Portrait of Oliver Cromwell, in a Frame with Allegorical Figures and Historical Representations, Anonymous, c. 1650

Ceiling of the Studiolo di Francesco I, 1572 (photo)
BEN82542 Ceiling of the Studiolo di Francesco I, 1572 (photo) by Vasari, Giorgio (1511-74); Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria) Florence

French costumes of the 15th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912636 French costumes of the 15th century, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: French costumes of the late 15th century)

Sailors in front of a decorated ship's stern, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912649 Sailors in front of a decorated ship's stern, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Frontispiece illustration showing 18th)

Truth, Time and History, late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Francisco Goya
Truth, Time and History, late 18th-early 19th century

Poetry and Poets, 1800s. Creator: Francisco Goya
Poetry and Poets, 1800s. Poetry is symbolised by a woman with a lyre. She is seated near the top of Mount Helicon, abode of the muses, goddesses of poetry

Young men falling from a bridge, allegory, 1622. Creator: Reinhold Timm
Young men falling from a bridge, allegory, 1622

The Apotheosis of Aeneas, 1615-1619. Creator: Jacob Jordaens
The Apotheosis of Aeneas, 1615-1619

Un Baiser de circonstance, 1867. Creator: Honore Daumier
Un Baiser de circonstance, 1867. The allegorical figures of Peace and Europe exchange a kiss. From Actualites

Emblematic Group of Figures, by Mr. John Thomas, over the Principal Entrance of the Leeds... 1858. Creator: Unknown
Emblematic Group of Figures, by Mr. John Thomas, over the Principal Entrance of the Leeds Townhall, 1858. Bas-relief by...Mr. Thomas of London, the sculptor of the Houses of Parliament

The Fates. Creator: Egron Sellif Lundgren
The Fates, Unknown date

L'âne de Buridan entre deux opinions, 1859. Creator: Cham
L'ane de Buridan entre deux opinions, 1859. Public opinion indecisive between war and peace (hesitant whether France should intervene in Italy)

The Table of Cebes (image 3 of 4), 1592. Creator: Jacob Matham
The Table of Cebes (image 3 of 4), 1592

The Arts Round the Bust of Queen Kristina of Sweden. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
The Arts Round the Bust of Queen Kristina of Sweden, Unknown date

Front page of the Illustrated London News, Vol. LXVIII, January to June, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Front page of the "Illustrated London News", Vol. LXVIII, January to June, 1876. Two allegorical figures, (possibly Literature and Art), one writing with a quill pen

Roma and Batavia, published 1612. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Roma and Batavia, published 1612. Series: The War of the Romans Against the Batavians, pl. 1

Liberality (with C. Nerva and Cimon), 17th century. Creator: Martin de Vos
Liberality (with C. Nerva and Cimon), 17th century

Project for a Cartouche: An Allegory of Minerva, Fame, History and Faith Overcomin... c1727. Creator: Francois Boucher
Project for a Cartouche: An Allegory of Minerva, Fame, History and Faith Overcoming Ignorance and Time, c1727

Allegory of the Hunt, 1563. Creators: Gaspare Osello, Giorgio Ghisi
Allegory of the Hunt, 1563

Design for a ceiling painting with Honour (?) crowned by Time, 1677-1755. Creator: Elias van Nijmegen
Design for a ceiling painting with Honour (?) crowned by Time, 1677-1755

The Table of Cebes (image 4 of 4), 1592. Creator: Jacob Matham
The Table of Cebes (image 4 of 4), 1592

Three designs for organ decoration: Singing, King David and Music, 1741-1801. Creator: Anthony Ziesenis
Three designs for organ decoration: Singing, King David and Music, 1741-1801

Allegory on love, 1775. Creator: Jacobus Buys
Allegory on love, 1775. Design for a painting

The Table of Cebes (image 2 of 4), 1592. Creator: Jacob Matham
The Table of Cebes (image 2 of 4), 1592

Envy, c1587. Creator: Jacob Matham
Envy, c1587. Series: The Vices, plate 5

The Three Graces, 1588. Creator: Jacob Matham
The Three Graces, 1588. Series: Mythological Subjects

The Three Fates, 1588. Creator: Jacob Matham
The Three Fates, 1588. Series: Mythological Subjects

Testimonial presented on Wednesday last to Alderman and Mrs. Finnis, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Testimonial presented on Wednesday last to Alderman and Mrs. Finnis, 1858. The testimonial...consists of two magnificent silver candelabra, standing nearly three feet high

Testimonial presented on Wednesday last to Alderman and Mrs. Finnis, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Testimonial presented on Wednesday last to Alderman and Mrs. Finnis, 1858. The testimonial...consists of two magnificent silver candelabra, standing nearly three feet high

Allegorical Group (Jean de la Fontaine's Fortune and the Young Child (?), between c1830 and c1840
Allegorical Group (Jean de la Fontaine's Fortune and the Young Child (?), between c.1830 and c.1840

Bacchanalian Scene with Allegorical Figures, n.d. Creator: Johann Wilhelm Bauer
Bacchanalian Scene with Allegorical Figures, n.d

Allegory of the art of painting. Creator: Gerard de Lairesse
Allegory of the art of painting

Ceres or Allegory of the Element Earth. Creator: Georg Engelhard Schroder
Ceres or Allegory of the Element Earth

Amphitrite or Allegory of the Element Water, early-mid 18th century. Creator: Georg Engelhard Schroder
Amphitrite or Allegory of the Element Water, early-mid 18th century

Allegory of the Four Estates, 1734. Creator: Georg Engelhard Schroder
Allegory of the Four Estates, 1734

Peace and Harmony, early-mid 18th century. Creator: Georg Engelhard Schroder
Peace and Harmony, early-mid 18th century

Allegory of Crown Princess Josefina's arrival in Sweden, 1823. Creator: Fredric Westin
Allegory of Crown Princess Josefina's arrival in Sweden, 1823

Allegory of Generosity. Creator: Frans Francken II
Allegory of Generosity, unknown date

Caritas Romana. Allegory of Love, 1772. Creator: Carl Gustaf Pilo
Caritas Romana. Allegory of Love, 1772

The Four Seasons in Niches, c1607. Creator: Aegidius Sadeler II
The Four Seasons in Niches, c1607. From The Twelve Months, title page

An Old Man Indulging in Five Senses, c1600. Creator: Adriaen Collaert
An Old Man Indulging in Five Senses, c1600

Allegory of Justice (Iustitia), 1656. Creator: Bernardino Mei
Allegory of Justice (Iustitia), 1656

Allegory over Poetry. Creator: Giovanni Francesco Romanelli
Allegory over Poetry, unknown date

Air. Creator: Unknown
Air, unknown date

Earth. Creator: Unknown
Earth, unknown date

Fire. Creator: Unknown
Fire, unknown date

Allegory of Queen Christina's submission to the Catholic Church... early 18th century. Creator: Angelo Trevisani
Allegory of Queen Christina's submission to the Catholic Church and Pope Alexander VII, early 18th century

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Allegorical figures have long been used in art to convey deeper meanings and symbolize abstract concepts. In 'Night and Her Daughter Sleep' by Mary L. Macomber, we are transported into a dreamlike realm where darkness and slumber intertwine. The portrait of Oliver Cromwell, adorned with allegorical figures and historical representations, offers us a glimpse into the complexities of power and leadership. In 'Virtue Disdaining the Gifts of Love, ' depicted through vibrant colors in a lithograph, we witness the clash between love's allurements and virtuous ideals. Similarly, the color litho titled 'Serbia and its allies barring the German route to Constantinople' captures the tension of World War I through allegorical imagery. Matthaeus Greuter's 'Allegory of Leopold V' takes us back to 16th-17th century Austria, where symbolism is employed to represent political power. Marcantonio Raimondi's engravings further explore various themes - from a young man contemplating life while holding a lantern to Fortune being whipped by an assertive figure. The range of emotions conveyed by these allegorical figures is vast - from devotion in placing a ring on someone's finger to punishment inflicted with a fox's tail. Each artwork invites us to delve deeper into their hidden messages and unravel their symbolic significance. Through these captivating depictions, artists throughout history have sought not only aesthetic beauty but also intellectual stimulation for viewers like ourselves.