Symbole Collection

Madonna del granduca, 1506-07, (painting)
7129973 Madonna del granduca, 1506-07, (painting) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Madonna del granduca, 1506-07, Raphael)

Vivien, 1863 (oil on canvas)
MAN62976 Vivien, 1863 (oil on canvas) by Sandys, Anthony Frederick Augustus (1829-1904); 64x52.5 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Saint Luke healing the hydropic child, 17th century (painting)
7129357 Saint Luke healing the hydropic child, 17th century (painting) by Lanfranco, Giovanni (1582-1647); Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica, Rome

Lysistrata and his allies defending the access of the acropolis to men by farts, 1896 (litho)
AIS5356057 Lysistrata and his allies defending the access of the acropolis to men by farts, 1896 (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); 32x25 cm; (add.info)

Statue of St Luke as a bull, La Sagrada Familia, begun 1882 (photo)
7268944 Statue of St Luke as a bull, La Sagrada Familia, begun 1882 (photo) by Gaudi, Antoni (1852-1926); Sagrada Familia, Barcelona

Allegory of Music, 1649 (oil on canvas)
7259975 Allegory of Music, 1649 (oil on canvas) by La Hire or La Hyre, Laurent de (1606-56); 105.7 x 144.1 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Madonna with the Christ Child, John the Baptist and St. Wilhelm, St. John the Baptist
7279630 Madonna with the Christ Child, John the Baptist and St. Wilhelm, St. John the Baptist; Private Collection; (add.info.: Madonna with the Christ Child, John the Baptist and St. Wilhelm, St)

Leo Major and Leo Minor, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340886 Leo Major and Leo Minor, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 20)

Cepheus, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340875 Cepheus, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 4)

Cassiopeia, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340874 Cassiopeia, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 3)

Camelopadalis, Tarandus and Custos Messium, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340873 Camelopadalis, Tarandus and Custos Messium, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Urania's Mirror or a View of the Heavens (Constellation cards), c.1825 (card, paper, tissue)
7340871 Urania's Mirror or a View of the Heavens (Constellation cards), c.1825 (card, paper, tissue) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Box lid)

"Saint John the Evangelist", miniature, 9th century
AIS5389288 "Saint John the Evangelist", miniature, 9th century; San Paolo Fuori Le Mura, Rome, Italy; (add.info)

Human Rights, 1789 (poster)
8698417 Human Rights, 1789 (poster); Musee de L'Histoire Vivante, Montreuil, France; (add.info.: History. France, French Revolution. Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen)

A wallpaper maker, c.1735 (engaving)
8698377 A wallpaper maker, c.1735 (engaving) by Engelbrecht, Martin (1684-1756); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Society. Economy. A wallpaper maker)

Bootes Canes Venatici, Coma Berenices and Quadrans Muralis, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue)
7339260 Bootes Canes Venatici, Coma Berenices and Quadrans Muralis, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 38.5x37.3x33.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Adoration of the Wise Men, right side of a sarcophagus in Luni Marble, end IV century (marble)
7292741 Adoration of the Wise Men, right side of a sarcophagus in Luni Marble, end IV century (marble); Museo Diocesano, Vicenza, Italy; Ghigo Roli.

Monoceros, Canis Minor and Atelier Typographique, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340894 Monoceros, Canis Minor and Atelier Typographique, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Pisces, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340892 Pisces, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 27)

Capricornus, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340890 Capricornus, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 25)

Cancer, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340885 Cancer, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 19)

Delphinus, Sagitta, Aquila and Antinous, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue)
7340881 Delphinus, Sagitta, Aquila and Antinous, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 13)

Gloria Frederich, Andromeda and Triangula, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340876 Gloria Frederich, Andromeda and Triangula, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Symbolic female figure with an anchor, representing 'Hope', c.1800 (leather, gold)
7340089 Symbolic female figure with an anchor, representing 'Hope', c.1800 (leather, gold) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 2.7x1.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Jesus breaks downn the gates of hell and set free Adam and Eve. Strasbourg cathedral. (stained glass)
8711203 Jesus breaks downn the gates of hell and set free Adam and Eve. Strasbourg cathedral. (stained glass); (add.info.: Strasbourg Cathedral. Stained glass)

The Empress Elisabeth of Austria, 1861 (engraving)
5304997 The Empress Elisabeth of Austria, 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraved portrait of the Empress Elisabeth of Austria (1837-1898)); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Portrait of Henry Joseph Masure (painting)
7337414 Portrait of Henry Joseph Masure (painting); Musee de folklore et des imagin, Tournai, Hainaut, Belgium; (add.info.: Text: "Henry Joseph MASURE)

The Apotheosis by Horatio Nelson (1758-1805)
MMM5481976 The Apotheosis by Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820) (after); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: The apotheosis of Horatio Nelson (1758-1805)

Saucer and tea cup, c.1806 (pottery)
MMM5471401 Saucer and tea cup, c.1806 (pottery); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Saucer of a tea cup, decorated in various patterns around a ribbon bearing the inscription)

The love tree, ca 1850 (illustration)
7422852 The love tree, ca 1850 (illustration); (add.info.: Society. The love tree. Seduction between men and women in the 19th century. Imagery, Epinal (France), ca 1850.); © Archives Charmet.

Chinese Budai: God of Contentment in Asia, Early Twentieth Century (engraved)
7485457 Chinese Budai: God of Contentment in Asia, Early Twentieth Century (engraved); (add.info.: Chinese Budai (Bu-Tai): god of contentment in Asia

Inside view, the northern side altar, detail, statue of a Madonna and Child on crescent moon, detail, ca 1750
7241973 Inside view, the northern side altar, detail, statue of a Madonna and Child on crescent moon, detail, ca 1750; Brakel, East Flanders

Interior, chapel of 1837, statue Virgin and child, comes from the top of the organ, Pierre le Sieurre ()
7242654 Interior, chapel of 1837, statue Virgin and child, comes from the top of the organ, Pierre le Sieurre (?), 16th century ()

Interior, chapel of 1837, statue Virgin and child, comes from the top of the organ, Pierre le Sieurre ()
7242651 Interior, chapel of 1837, statue Virgin and child, comes from the top of the organ, Pierre le Sieurre (?), 16th century ()

Bas-relief, Votive painting by Colars d'Avesnes, Jacques d'Avesnes and Catherine de Crespelaines, 1404-1410
7242374 Bas-relief, Votive painting by Colars d'Avesnes, Jacques d'Avesnes and Catherine de Crespelaines, 1404-1410; Tournai

medallions circa 1220-1230, Choir of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Bayeux
7134942 medallions circa 1220-1230, Choir of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Bayeux; Bayeux, Normandy, France; (add.info.: Cathedral of Our Lady of Bayeux the choir medallions around 1220-1230)

medallions circa 1220-1230, Choir of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Bayeux
7134940 medallions circa 1220-1230, Choir of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Bayeux; Bayeux, Normandy, France; (add.info.: Cathedral of Our Lady of Bayeux the choir medallions around 1220-1230)

Notre-Dame-de-Bonne-Nouvelle Chapel, Notre Dame de Bayeux Cathedral
7134901 Notre-Dame-de-Bonne-Nouvelle Chapel, Notre Dame de Bayeux Cathedral; Bayeux, Normandy, France; (add.info.: Cathedral of Our Lady of Bayeux Notre-Dame-of-Good News Chapel late 16th century)

Notre-Dame-de-Bonne-Nouvelle Chapel, Notre Dame de Bayeux Cathedral
7134897 Notre-Dame-de-Bonne-Nouvelle Chapel, Notre Dame de Bayeux Cathedral; Bayeux, Normandy, France; (add.info.: Cathedral of Our Lady of Bayeux Notre-Dame-of-Good News Chapel late 16th century)

Dictionary of weather vanes. Satire of the various governments in France from 1790 to 1815, 1815 (engraving)
8672354 Dictionary of weather vanes. Satire of the various governments in France from 1790 to 1815, 1815 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Holy Spirit, c1920 (stained glass)
8714227 The Holy Spirit, c1920 (stained glass) by Mayer, Franz (1848-1926); (add.info.: Stained Glass built 1920s. Glass by Franz Mayer Germany. A white dove representing the Holy Spirit)

Apotheke / Pharmacy (colour litho)
8666233 Apotheke / Pharmacy (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Apotheke)

Inside view, statue of Our Lady with Child, 1691-1700, polychromed terracotta, detail
7242337 Inside view, statue of Our Lady with Child, 1691-1700, polychromed terracotta, detail; (add.info.: Parish church (Elsegem, Parochiekerk Sint-Maurus), Interior Elsegem

The National Gallery. Madonna with Christ child blessing. 15th century. Ljubljana. Slovenia
7136206 The National Gallery. Madonna with Christ child blessing. 15th century. Ljubljana. Slovenia.; Narodna Galerija, Ljubljana, Slovenia; © Pascal Deloche/Godong.

medallions circa 1220-1230, Choir of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Bayeux
7134939 medallions circa 1220-1230, Choir of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Bayeux; Bayeux, Normandy, France; (add.info.: Cathedral of Our Lady of Bayeux the choir medallions around 1220-1230)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630686 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630685 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630681 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Symbolism Unveiled: Exploring the Power of Visual Language" Symbols have long been a powerful means of communication, transcending time and language barriers. From ancient artworks to modern-day masterpieces, they hold the key to unraveling hidden meanings and conveying profound messages. In Saint Luke healing the hydropic child, a 17th-century painting, we witness the symbol of hope as this saint brings relief to an afflicted child. The Allegory of Music, depicted in a 1649 oil on canvas masterpiece, showcases how music can transcend boundaries and touch our souls. The Statue of St Luke as a bull at La Sagrada Familia is a testament to the enduring symbolism associated with animals. This sculpture begun in 1882 represents strength and resilience. Moving forward in time, we encounter Fascist justice portrayed through "Justice sitting on the trunk of the Tree of Good and Evil" at Milan's Palace of Justice in 1936. This marble bas-relief serves as a chilling reminder that symbols can be manipulated for political purposes. Delving into engravings from centuries past, The Emperor Maximilian captures regal power while At thirty deniers illustrates an unsettling antisemitic cartoon from 1909 that reminds us symbols can also perpetuate harmful stereotypes. Religious symbolism takes center stage with The Adoration of the Lamb engraving from 1498 and Frontispiece depicting Apocalupsis cum figuris from 1511. These intricate works invite contemplation about faith and spirituality. The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse engraving provokes thoughts on mortality while Death as the poor man's friend challenges societal perceptions surrounding death itself. Saint George and the Dragon handwritten artwork from 1508 highlights bravery against adversity while The vision of seven candlesticks engraving transports us into biblical realms filled with mystery and revelation. Through these diverse examples spanning centuries, we come face-to-face with humanity's fascination for symbols.