Ouroboros Collection

OUROBOROS, 16th CENTURY. The dragon Ouroboros. Woodcut from the 16th century French magic manuscript, La Magie noire

Lettere di Giustificazione scritte a Milord Charlemont e a di lui Agenti di Roma, 1757. Letters of Justification written to Milord Charlemont and to Agents of Rome

Reproduction of print showing Cosmic ash tree, between 1915 and 1925. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Reproduction of print showing Cosmic ash tree, between 1915 and 1925. Photograph of 19th century engraving of the Yggdrasil from Finn Magnusen, Eddalaren

Genius of Time, plate 32 from Genii and Virtues, c.1465. Creator: Unknown
Genius of Time, plate 32 from Genii and Virtues, c.1465

Ouroboros, delta, and the divine eye with the sun, from The Kneph
3512891 Ouroboros, delta, and the divine eye with the sun, from The Kneph, 1881-1900 (woodcut) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: the serpent Ouroboros)

Hindu concept of the universe, c1880. The universe is encircled by a serpent, the symbol of eternity. Mount Meru represents paradise, the earth below it is supported by six elephants

Prudentia (Prudence), from Los Honores, Flanders, 1525 / 32
Prudentia (Prudence), from Los Honores, Flanders, 1525/32. Presumably after a design by Bernard van Orley. Left side possibly produced at the workshop of Pieter van Aelst. Right half was rewoven

Portrait of Maria Luisa d Orleans (1662-1689), wife of Charles II of Spain, ca. 1689. Attributed to Giovanni Battista Bonacina. Design attributed to Cesare Fiori

George IV Coronation, Gold Pendant, ac. 1821 (gold & glass)
2959867 George IV Coronation, Gold Pendant, Ac.1821 (gold & glass) by Tassie, James (1735-99); 3.2x2.7 cm; Timothy Millett Collection; (add.info)

Voltaire (hand-coloured etching)
694645 Voltaire (hand-coloured etching) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: FranAzois-Marie Arouet, known as Voltaire (1694-1778), French writer

Death of Princess Charlotte Gold Memorial Brooch, ac. 1817
2959862 Death of Princess Charlotte Gold Memorial Brooch, Ac.1817 (black & white glass set in gold with diamond) by Tassie

A triton and an ouroboros, illustration "Emblemata"
3512890 A triton and an ouroboros, illustration " Emblemata" (Emblematum libellus) by Andrea Alciati (colour litho) by Italian School

Anagram in Honor of Charles III, Duke of Lorraine and Bar, ca. 1595-1605

Immanuel Kant, German philosopher, 1812. Profile portrait surrounded by an Ouroboros, an ancient Egyptian-Greek symbolic serpent with its tail in its mouth devouring itself

HINDU UNIVERSE. Hindu cosmogram depicting the tortoise, Akupara, supporting the elephants upon which the earth rests, enclosed by the world-serpent, Asootee. Drawing from an ancient Hindu ceramic

OUROBOROS, 11th CENTURY. The oldest extant representation of Ouroboros, after an illustration from The Chrysopoeia of Cleopatra, a late Hellenistic alchemical textbook

Showing the tortoise, Akupara, supporting elephants upon which the earth rests, enclosed by the world-serpent, Asootee
HINDU COSMOGRAM. Showing the tortoise, Akupara, supporting elephants upon which the earth rests, enclosed by the world-serpent, Asootee. Drawing from an ancient Hindu ceramic

Reproduction tapestry Spanish Armada 16-20 July
Reproduction of a tapestry over the Spanish Armada (16-20 July), Spanish fleet in the Channel below the coast of Cornwall and Devon with the coat of arms of the English Queen Elizabeth I

Reproduction tapestry Spanish Armada July 21
Reproduction of a tapestry over the Spanish Armada (July 21), English and Spanish fleet in the Channel below the coast of Cornwall and Devon with the coat of arms of the English Queen Elizabeth I

OUROBOROS, 16th CENTURY. The dragon Ouroboros. Woodcut from the 16th century French magic manuscript, La Magie noire

OUROBOROS, 1760. Ouroboros as a crowned double-dragon, symbolizing the four elements. Line engraving from Abraham Eleazars Uraltes Chymisches Werk, Leipzig, Germanmy, 1760

Portrait of C. A. Vanden Broeck on a tomb, Jacob Hugo Hoedt, 1811 - 1813
Portrait of C.A. Vanden Broeck on a tomb, Jacob Hugo Hoedt, 1811 - 1813

Fame, Eternity and Writing Arts, Pieter van Gunst, 1731

Title page for M. Hamconius, Frisia seu the viris rebusque Frisiae illustribus, 1623

SERPENTS, 1559. Entwined serpents, a symbol of physical and spiritual union. Woodcut French emblem, 1559

Immanuel Kant (1724-1804) German philosopher. Print published London 1812. Profile portrait surrounded by Ouroboros, ancient Egyptian-Greek symbolic serpent with tail in mouth devouring itself

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"Unveiling the Mysteries of Ouroboros: A Journey through Time and Symbolism" Step into the enigmatic world of Ouroboros, a symbol that has captivated minds for centuries. Dating back to the 16th century, this dragon-like creature devouring its own tail represents eternal cycles and infinite renewal. Intriguingly, we find Ouroboros intertwined with other powerful symbols throughout history. The Kneph reveals an extraordinary fusion of Ouroboros, delta, and the divine eye with the sun—a testament to cosmic unity and divine knowledge. Moving forward in time, Los Honores presents Prudentia (Prudence), adorned with an emblematic representation of Ouroboros. This Flemish masterpiece from 1525/32 reminds us of the importance of wisdom in navigating life's complexities. The portrait of Maria Luisa d Orleans transports us to late 17th-century Spain. Her regal presence is enhanced by a subtle inclusion of Ouroboros—an emblem connecting her to timeless power and royalty. Fast-forwarding again, we encounter George IV Coronation Gold Pendant from 1821. Here, delicate craftsmanship combines gold and glass to depict an exquisite rendition of Ouroboros—a symbol fit for a king's coronation. Even renowned philosopher Voltaire couldn't resist exploring the allure of Ouroboros. His hand-colored etching delves into deep philosophical questions surrounding existence and self-reflection—themes intricately tied to this ancient symbol. Tragedy strikes as we witness Death Princess Charlotte Gold Memorial Brooch from 1817—a poignant reminder that even within grief lies hope for rebirth encapsulated by an elegantly crafted ouroboric design. Emblemata takes us on a journey where Triton encounters our beloved serpent-eating-its-tail creature—an artistic portrayal that merges mythological elements with symbolic significance in perfect harmony.