Cornucopia Collection

FORTUNA
Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, carrying a cornucopia full of goodies

Harlequin and Death, 1907. Artist: Somov, Konstantin Andreyevich (1869-1939)
Harlequin and Death, 1907. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Poster - Eat More Fruit - for Health and Vitality - published / issued by the Retail Fruit Trade Federation Ltd. Date: 1950s

An Allegory of the Tudor Succession: The Family of Henry VIII, c. 1589-95 (oil on panel)
XYC148717 An Allegory of the Tudor Succession: The Family of Henry VIII, c.1589-95 (oil on panel) by English School, (16th century); 119.5x181.5 cm; Yale Center for British Art

THANKSGIVING: CORNUCOPIA. Wood engraving, 19th century

Political Ravishment, or the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street in Danger!, 1797. Artist: Gillray, James (1757-1815)
Political Ravishment, or the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street in Danger!, 1797. From a private collection

After the marriage, 1874. Artist: Zhuravlev, Firs Sergeevich (1836-1901)
After the marriage, 1874. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Gallery, Tambov

GEORGIA: COLONIAL SEAL. Seal of the colony of Georgia, c1750. Contemporary American wood engraving

SEARS CATALOG COVER, 1899. Cover of the Sears, Roebuck and Company catalogue

The Parable of the Rich Fool, 1627. Creator: Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669)
The Parable of the Rich Fool, 1627. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

The Parable of the Talents. Artist: Doetechum, Lucas, van (c. 1530-c. 1584)
The Parable of the Talents. From a private collection

The Tax Collectors, 1520s. Artist: Massys, Quentin (1466?1530)
The Tax Collectors, 1520s. Found in the collection of the Liechtenstein Museum

Victors of the Nile, 1803 (engraving)
3244739 Victors of the Nile, 1803 (engraving) by Bromley, William I (1769-1842); National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth, Hampshire

The Tribute Money, 1560s. Artist: Titian (1488-1576)
The Tribute Money, 1560s. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Still Life with pomegranates, apples, cherries and grapes (oil on canvas)
XIR375143 Still Life with pomegranates, apples, cherries and grapes (oil on canvas) by Melendez, Luis Egidio (1716-80); Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Bodegon de granadas, manzanas)

Fortuna
BAL17902 Fortuna by Bernard, Jean Francois Armand Felix (1829-94); Roy Miles Fine Paintings; (add.info.: Roman goddess of good fortune and happiness; ); French, out of copyright

Fortune flying through the sky on the wheel
Fortune, sprinkling a cornucopia of money and flowers on the lucky, is transported across the clouds atop the Wheel of Fortune.... Date: circa 1902

The Blind Leading the Blind, 1568. Creator: Bruegel (Brueghel), Pieter, the Elder (ca 1525-1569)
The Blind Leading the Blind, 1568. Found in the Collection of Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

Moses with the Ten Commandments, c. 1650-1660. Found in the Collection of Musee de Picardie, Amiens

The Happy Cuckold, 1640. Artist: Anonymous
The Happy Cuckold, 1640. From a private collection

Close-up of a fountain in Loreto Loreto Fountain High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1955 ca

Roman copy of a Hellenistic original of the personification of the river Nile, surrounded by sixteen children and numerous symbols of fertility

Two allegorical figures. Drawing by Pinturicchio, in the Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, at the Uffizi Gallery, Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery

Female figure holding a cornucopia (Abundance?). Drawing by Pietro Perugino, in the Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery

Bacchanal with the god carried in triumph by fauns, musicians (who are playing the pan-pipe and tibia) and nudes. Drawing located in the Uffizi

Peace; painting by Jacob Jordaens. Musee des Beaux Arts, Brussels Painting Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:2002

The Garraffo Fountain in Palermo, sculpted by Gioacchino Vitalino, based on a design by Paolo Amato. Palermo Monumental Fountain Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Statues depicting one of the Dioscuri, Aesculapius, the goddess Fortune and two busts, in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples Naples National Archaeological Museum Statue

Interior background of Cammeo in sardonyx, known as the Farnese Cup, Ptolemaic masterpiece of glyptic art. National Archaeological Museum, Naples

Bronze statuette from Pompeii, depicting Wealth between two Camilli. National Archaeological Museum, Naples. Naples National Archaeological Museum Bronze Statuette Roman Art, Europe

Renaissance tabernacle in marble, in Capranica's Cathedral (Saint John the Evangelist). Capranica Cathedral Tabernacle Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

Religious scene in honor of Ceres: mural in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples Naples National Archaeological Museum Mural Painting First Imperial Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art

Tomb of Cardinal Galeazzo Sanseverino; sculpture found in the Santa Maria la Nova Church, in Naples. Naples Santa Maria la Nova Church Monumental Tomb Early Renaissance, Renaissance

The Tomb of Cardinal Filippo Spinelli in the San Domenico Maggiore Church in Naples. Naples San Domenico Maggiore Church Tomb High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

Choir Balustrade in Prato's Cathedral: work by Andrea Pisano Prato Cathedral. Low Relief, Basrelief Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Bronze statuette from Herculaneum depicting Abundance. National Archaeological Museum, Naples. Naples National Archaeological Museum Bronze Statuette Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Corner pillar of the faade of the Certosa of Pavia Pavia Monastery Low Relief, Basrelief, Statue High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Third window of the faade of the Certosa of Pavia with a candelabrum and busts of bishops. Pavia Monastery High Relief Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Detail of the glass-stained window of the faade of the Church of the Certosa of Pavia with figures of small putti and candelabra

Detail of the main Portal of the Certosa of Pavia with figures of a bishop and some prelates. Certosa di Pavia gate Low Relief, Basrelief High Renaissance, Renaissance

Sacellum of Donato dei Medici in Pistoia's Cathedral. Pistoia Cathedral Low Relief, Basrelief Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Flemish tapestry depicting Julius Caesar on horseback. The work is located at the Petraia Villa Medici, in Florence Florence Petraia Villa Medici Tapestry Baroque

Flora, wall fresco originally from Stabia, now located at the National Archaeological Museum in Naples. Naples National Archaeological Museum Mural Painting Flavian Period, Imperial Period

Tabernacle by Mino del Reame, in the Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere, Rome. Rome Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere Tabernacle Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Sarcophagus of Annona, preserved in the National Museum at the Baths of Diocletian, Rome Rome National Museum of Rome at the Baths of Diocletian Sarcophagus Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Faun, preserved in the National Museum of Rome in Palazzo Altemps Rome National Museum of Rome Statue Hellenistic, Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Renaissance tabernacle designed to hold holy oil Italy Tabernacle Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

View of the stairway of the Senatorial Palace in Piazza del Campidoglio, Rome. Below is the fountain with the statues depicting the Nile and the Tiber, and in the center

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"Exploring the Cornucopia: A Journey through Art and History" Step into a world where art intertwines with history, as we delve into the captivating concept of cornucopia. From political ravishment to colonial seals, this symbol has left its mark throughout time. In 1797, artist James Gillray depicted "Political Ravishment, or the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street in Danger. " This satirical artwork highlighted the power struggles and turmoil surrounding wealth and influence. The poster "Eat More Fruit - for Health and Vitality, " published by Retail, reminds us that cornucopia represents abundance and prosperity. It encourages us to embrace nature's bounty for our well-being. A wood engraving from the 19th century showcases Thanksgiving's iconic image – a cornucopia overflowing with harvest delights. It symbolizes gratitude for an abundant harvest season and blessings received. Traveling across continents, we encounter Georgia's colonial seal from around 1750. This contemporary American wood engraving captures the essence of early settlement days when colonists sought fortune in new lands. Fast forward to 1899 when Sears Catalog Cover featured a vibrant depiction of cornucopia. The company recognized its significance as a representation of plenty during an era marked by industrialization and consumerism. Artistic masterpieces also embraced this timeless motif. Rembrandt van Rhijn's painting "The Parable of the Rich Fool" (1627) serves as a cautionary tale about greed overshadowing true wealth found in relationships and generosity. Love takes center stage in Firs Sergeevich Zhuravlev's painting "After the Marriage" (1874), where newlyweds are showered with gifts resembling a bountiful cornucopia – symbolic of their promising future together. Religious narratives often incorporate cornucopias too.