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Cauldron Collection (page 4)

In the realm of literature and art, the cauldron has long been a symbol of mystery and enchantment

Background imageCauldron Collection: Highland Hospitality, 1832 (w / c & gouache over pencil on paper)

Highland Hospitality, 1832 (w / c & gouache over pencil on paper)
XYC230452 Highland Hospitality, 1832 (w/c & gouache over pencil on paper) by Lewis, John Frederick (1804-76); 56x75.7 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

Background imageCauldron Collection: Monkeys in a Kitchen, c. 1645 (oil on canvas transferred from panel)

Monkeys in a Kitchen, c. 1645 (oil on canvas transferred from panel)
BOO73412 Monkeys in a Kitchen, c.1645 (oil on canvas transferred from panel) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); 36x50 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Background imageCauldron Collection: Watching the pot boil - a cottage interior

Watching the pot boil - a cottage interior
SC20418 Watching the pot boil - a cottage interior by Lewis, John Frederick (1804-76); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageCauldron Collection: The treasure of Priam, King of Troy, a collection revealed by the excavations (litho)

The treasure of Priam, King of Troy, a collection revealed by the excavations (litho)
6005017 The treasure of Priam, King of Troy, a collection revealed by the excavations (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The treasure of Priam, King of Troy)

Background imageCauldron Collection: Cinderella and the Glass Slipper

Cinderella and the Glass Slipper. circa 1900

Background imageCauldron Collection: Legend of the Jew calling the devil from a vessel of blood

Legend of the Jew calling the devil from a vessel of blood
STC214480 Legend of the Jew calling the devil from a vessel of blood, after a woodcut in Histoires Prodigieux by Pierre Boaistuau, published 1560 (litho) (b/w photo) by French School

Background imageCauldron Collection: Witchcraft in the 16th century, a Witch selling some philtres

Witchcraft in the 16th century, a Witch selling some philtres
CHT163098 Witchcraft in the 16th century, a Witch selling some philtres, from Histoire de France by Jules Michelet (1798-1874) c.1900 (colour engraving) by Bombled

Background imageCauldron Collection: Florida indians preparing and cooking food, c. 1820 (coloured engraving)

Florida indians preparing and cooking food, c. 1820 (coloured engraving)
CHT174195 Florida indians preparing and cooking food, c.1820 (coloured engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageCauldron Collection: The Martyrdom of St. John the Evangelist

The Martyrdom of St. John the Evangelist
AII78581 The Martyrdom of St. John the Evangelist by Bedoli, Girolamo Mazzola (c.1500-69); Palazzo Ducale & Museo, Mantua, Lombardy, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageCauldron Collection: St. Cecilia and Scenes From Her Life: two scenes showing St

St. Cecilia and Scenes From Her Life: two scenes showing St
SCP69432 St. Cecilia and Scenes From Her Life: two scenes showing St. Cecilia brought before the prefect (left) and the martyrdom of St. Cecilia (right), c.1300 (detail of 50346) by Master of St

Background imageCauldron Collection: Unknown medieval game

Unknown medieval game
A man calls to a blindfolded man with a club to strike a cauldron, 14th century. Handcoloured lithograph by Joseph Strutt from his own Sports and Pastimes of the People of England, Chatto and Windus

Background imageCauldron Collection: Medieval games

Medieval games: boy diving for apples on a bench while another boy threatens to upend the bench and dunk the boy in the tub (top)

Background imageCauldron Collection: Applying a protective coating to a wall, from Della Architettura

Applying a protective coating to a wall, from Della Architettura
STC255916 Applying a protective coating to a wall, from Della Architettura, published 1590 (engraving) by Rusconi, Giovanni Antonio (c.1520-87); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCauldron Collection: Ms Fr 22912 Fol. 2v Detail of Hell, from The City of God

Ms Fr 22912 Fol. 2v Detail of Hell, from The City of God
BNP159944 Ms Fr 22912 Fol.2v Detail of Hell, from The City of God by Saint Augustine (354-430) translated by Raoul de Presles (1316-82) c.1400-50 (vellum) by French School

Background imageCauldron Collection: Witchcraft scene, probably a stage set, 2nd half of 17th century (w / c on paper)

Witchcraft scene, probably a stage set, 2nd half of 17th century (w / c on paper)
CHT163088 Witchcraft scene, probably a stage set, 2nd half of 17th century (w/c on paper) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Scene de sorcellerie)

Background imageCauldron Collection: Sloth in the Kitchen, from a series of prints depicting the Seven Deadly Sins, c

Sloth in the Kitchen, from a series of prints depicting the Seven Deadly Sins, c
STC227391 Sloth in the Kitchen, from a series of prints depicting the Seven Deadly Sins, c.1850 (colour litho) by Boilly, Louis Leopold (1761-1845) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCauldron Collection: Presidential Pot Pie, from Frank Leslies Budget of Fun, 1st October

Presidential Pot Pie, from Frank Leslies Budget of Fun, 1st October
AQS254874 Presidential Pot Pie, from Frank Leslies Budget of Fun, 1st October, 1860 (litho) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Background imageCauldron Collection: Cooking shrimps in Charlestown (engraving)

Cooking shrimps in Charlestown (engraving)
736169 Cooking shrimps in Charlestown (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fisherman at home; Cooking shrimps in Charlestown; from The Days Doings)

Background imageCauldron Collection: The Cook, c. 1735 (coloured engraving)

The Cook, c. 1735 (coloured engraving)
CHT168348 The Cook, c.1735 (coloured engraving) by Engelbrecht, Martin (1684-1756); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; German, out of copyright

Background imageCauldron Collection: Kitchen Scene, with Jesus in the House of Martha and Mary in the background

Kitchen Scene, with Jesus in the House of Martha and Mary in the background
3472149 Kitchen Scene, with Jesus in the House of Martha and Mary in the background, 1569 (oil on panel) by Beuckelaer or Bueckelaer, Joachim (c.1530-73) (circle of); 110x140 cm; Rijksmuseum

Background imageCauldron Collection: Julians Baths, illustration from Versailles, Paris and Saint Denis, pub

Julians Baths, illustration from Versailles, Paris and Saint Denis, pub
3250831 Julians Baths, illustration from Versailles, Paris and Saint Denis, pub. 1809 (aquatint) by Nattes, John Claude (c.1765-1822) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCauldron Collection: The Cauldron at the Entrance to the Dargah, Ajmere (colour litho)

The Cauldron at the Entrance to the Dargah, Ajmere (colour litho)
2810640 The Cauldron at the Entrance to the Dargah, Ajmere (colour litho) by Murray, Alexander Henry Hallam (1854-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cauldron at the Entrance to the Dargah)

Background imageCauldron Collection: The Beautiful Maid as sung by Liston, pub. 1811 (hand coloured engraving)

The Beautiful Maid as sung by Liston, pub. 1811 (hand coloured engraving)
2636961 The Beautiful Maid as sung by Liston, pub. 1811 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCauldron Collection: Maconochie s, WW1 advertisement

Maconochie s, WW1 advertisement
Advertisement for Maconochies " rich and delicious stew...a sustaining and economical meal for a family." 1917

Background imageCauldron Collection: Macbeth (etching)

Macbeth (etching)
1071440 Macbeth (etching) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); 32.1x24.8 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; Foundation for the Arts, The Alfred and Juanita Bromberg Collection

Background imageCauldron Collection: Old fireplace in the Farmhouse (part of Barrs Court), 1668

Old fireplace in the Farmhouse (part of Barrs Court), 1668
2832519 Old fireplace in the Farmhouse (part of Barrs Court), 1668, 1827 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Rowbotham, Thomas Leeson the Elder (1783-1853); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Background imageCauldron Collection: Spinning, Reeling with the Clock Reel, and boiling the Yarn

Spinning, Reeling with the Clock Reel, and boiling the Yarn
2836278 Spinning, Reeling with the Clock Reel, and boiling the Yarn, Plate VI of The Linen Manufactory of Ireland, 1791 (coloured engraving) by Hincks

Background imageCauldron Collection: The State Tinkers, published by W. Humphrey, 10th February 1780 (hand coloured engraving)

The State Tinkers, published by W. Humphrey, 10th February 1780 (hand coloured engraving)
1275200 The State Tinkers, published by W. Humphrey, 10th February 1780 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCauldron Collection: Village Wedding and Open Air Feast (oil on canvas)

Village Wedding and Open Air Feast (oil on canvas)
3937524 Village Wedding and Open Air Feast (oil on canvas) by Helmont, Matheus van (1623-79); 161x243 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Flemish, out of copyright

Background imageCauldron Collection: The Monkey and the Cat, from Fontaine Fables, pub. 1905 (engraving)

The Monkey and the Cat, from Fontaine Fables, pub. 1905 (engraving)
3472548 The Monkey and the Cat, from Fontaine Fables, pub. 1905 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

Background imageCauldron Collection: Young and Old, Christmas Card (chromolitho)

Young and Old, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731100 Young and Old, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young and Old)

Background imageCauldron Collection: Cauldron with animal heads from Cerveteri (bronze)

Cauldron with animal heads from Cerveteri (bronze)
703276 Cauldron with animal heads from Cerveteri (bronze) by Etruscan; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; out of copyright

Background imageCauldron Collection: Interior of a Barn (oil on panel)

Interior of a Barn (oil on panel)
XIR336980 Interior of a Barn (oil on panel) by Ryckhals, Frans (c.1600-47); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Tourcoing, France; (add.info.: Barn interior; ); Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageCauldron Collection: Reconstruction of a pharmacy with 18th century furniture

Reconstruction of a pharmacy with 18th century furniture
XIR224945 Reconstruction of a pharmacy with 18th century furniture and objects from the 12th-18th century, detail of the laboratory (photo) by German School; Kurpfalzisches Museum, Heidelberg

Background imageCauldron Collection: Drinking festival of the Coroados tribe, c. 1835-50 (litho)

Drinking festival of the Coroados tribe, c. 1835-50 (litho)
468820 Drinking festival of the Coroados tribe, c.1835-50 (litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Atlas of a Journey in Brazil)

Background imageCauldron Collection: Martyrdom of Saint John the Evangelist (wash on paper)

Martyrdom of Saint John the Evangelist (wash on paper)
498722 Martyrdom of Saint John the Evangelist (wash on paper) by Gossaert, Jan (Mabuse) (c.1472-c.1533); Gabinetto dei Disegni e Stampe, Galleria Degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageCauldron Collection: Sugaring Off, c. 1865 (oil on canvas)

Sugaring Off, c. 1865 (oil on canvas)
HEH372337 Sugaring Off, c.1865 (oil on canvas) by Johnson, Eastman (1824-1906); 85.1x135.9 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA

Background imageCauldron Collection: Ritual Cauldron, Hungary, c. 1000-900 BC (bronze, hammered, cast and wrought)

Ritual Cauldron, Hungary, c. 1000-900 BC (bronze, hammered, cast and wrought)
500178 Ritual Cauldron, Hungary, c.1000-900 BC (bronze, hammered, cast and wrought) by Bronze Age (2000-600 BC); d:29.90 h:16.50 w:30.20 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Purchase from the J. H

Background imageCauldron Collection: Pot, owned by William Weaver (bronze & iron)

Pot, owned by William Weaver (bronze & iron)
NYH286263 Pot, owned by William Weaver (bronze & iron) by English School, (18th century); 18.3x29.7x24.9 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; eNew York Historical Society; English

Background imageCauldron Collection: The Gin Shop, pub. 1829 (hand coloured engraving)

The Gin Shop, pub. 1829 (hand coloured engraving)
2493220 The Gin Shop, pub. 1829 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageCauldron Collection: Pharmakeutria (Brewing the Love Philtre) (w / c, bodycolour & gum arabic on paper laid down)

Pharmakeutria (Brewing the Love Philtre) (w / c, bodycolour & gum arabic on paper laid down)
1152921 Pharmakeutria (Brewing the Love Philtre) (w/c, bodycolour & gum arabic on paper laid down on panel) by Stillman, Marie Spartali (1844-1927)

Background imageCauldron Collection: Reverend John Wesleys Study, Orphan House, Newcastle, 1856 (oil on canvas)

Reverend John Wesleys Study, Orphan House, Newcastle, 1856 (oil on canvas)
1212930 Reverend John Wesleys Study, Orphan House, Newcastle, 1856 (oil on canvas) by English School, (19th century); 61.3x46.1 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Background imageCauldron Collection: Retribution: Tarring and Feathering, or The Patriots Revenge, pub

Retribution: Tarring and Feathering, or The Patriots Revenge, pub
4071334 Retribution: Tarring and Feathering, or The Patriots Revenge, pub. 1795, (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nay & you ll stop Our Mouths)

Background imageCauldron Collection: Detail from A Witches Sabbath, illustration from Tableau de L

Detail from A Witches Sabbath, illustration from Tableau de L
829408 Detail from A Witches Sabbath, illustration from Tableau de L Inconstance des Mauuais Anges et Demons, by Pierre de Lancre, 1613 (engraving) by Ziarnki (Ziarnko)

Background imageCauldron Collection: A Victorian greeting card of a turkey a goose and three women in a scene from Macbeth, c

A Victorian greeting card of a turkey a goose and three women in a scene from Macbeth, c
3605381 A Victorian greeting card of a turkey a goose and three women in a scene from Macbeth, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School



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In the realm of literature and art, the cauldron has long been a symbol of mystery and enchantment. From Shakespeare's Macbeth to fairy tales like Rumplestiltskin and Cinderella, this vessel holds a captivating allure that transcends time. In Macbeth, the three witches gather around their bubbling cauldron, concocting spells with sinister intentions. This iconic scene captures the essence of dark magic and foreboding prophecy. Step into The Gin Shop in 1829, where patrons witness a different kind of alchemy. A copper cauldron sits proudly on display as master distillers transform botanicals into liquid gold - gin. The air is filled with fragrant herbs and whispers of secret recipes. Venturing further north to Lancashire, we find ourselves amidst the infamous Lancashire Witches trials. Here, accused women were said to have brewed potions in their cauldrons under moonlit skies – an eerie sight that still haunts our imagination today. Travel back in time to an 18th-century workshop where skilled artisans meticulously hand-dye Harris Tweed fabric in giant cauldrons brimming with vibrant hues. Each dip imbues these timeless textiles with character and charm. Meanwhile, candlemakers from centuries past huddle around their own glowing cauldrons; wax melts slowly as they pour it into molds for handmade candles. Their craft illuminates homes during dark winter nights while casting dancing shadows on ancient walls. A study in grey unfolds before us through James McNeill Whistler's "Study in Grey. " Amidst this monochromatic masterpiece stands a solitary figure stirring a steaming blackened brew within her mystical cauldron – perhaps summoning inspiration itself. Across distant lands lies Kazakhstan's Kazakh yurt - its cross-section revealing a nomadic lifestyle steeped in tradition. In its center rests a humble yet essential cooking pot suspended above open flames - resembling an ancient cauldron that nourishes both body and soul.