Symbolic Collection (page 99)

All Seeing Eye 16th c. engraving from Book on Alchemy Copyright: aAC Ltd
All Seeing Eye, 16th c. engraving from Book on Alchemy

NA, Mexico, Guanajuato. Folk Art detail

St. Sofia (Sveta Sofia) statue erected in 2001, Sofia, Bulgaria

NA, USA, Colorado, Denver Civil War monument and US flag; patriotism
NA, USA, Colorado, Denver. Civil War monument and US flag; patriotism

NA, USA, Massachusetts, Nantucket Island Morning light, Main Street, Nantucket Town
NA, USA, Massachusetts, Nantucket Island. Morning light, Main Street, Nantucket Town. Patriotism

NA, USA, Colorado Exterior of buildings; flag; patriotism NPNX
NA, USA, Colorado. Exterior of buildings; flag; patriotism

NA, USA, Colorado, Denver Colorado State Capitol, late afternoon Patriotism
NA, USA, Colorado, Denver. Colorado State Capitol, late afternoon. Patriotism

NA, USA, Rhode Island, Newport Flag detail along Thames Street
NA, USA, Rhode Island, Newport. Flag detail along Thames Street

NA, USA, North Carolina, Beaufort Historic architecture, third-oldest town in state
NA, USA, North Carolina, Beaufort. Historic architecture, third-oldest town in state

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Canada, Alberta, Jasper National Park: JASPER, Native Canadian Totem Pole

Masonic Temple in Washington DC. The Temple Room with the central altar. The apex of the polygonal dome is 100 feet above the altar

Jeremiah breaking the potters vessels
Jeremiah breaking the Potters vessels. circa 19th century

Saint Luke the Evangelist
Luke the Evangelist. In traditional depictions, such as paintings, evangelist portraits and church mosaics (as here), St. Luke is often accompanied by an ox or bull, usually having wings

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Canterbury City and Cathedral (cathedral of the Archbishop of Canterbury, leader of the Church of England and symbolic leader of the worldwide Anglican Communion), Kent Date:

Dentist pulling a tooth, 18th century
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Tibetan Buddhist Mandala, symbolic diagram used in meditation and in sacred ceremonies. British Museum

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

Adoration of the Magi painting on panel. Taddeo di Bartolo (c1362-1422) Italian painter of the Sienese school. The three kings bring the symbolic gifts of Gold

The dangers of lust and illicit love. Alcohol is aiding seduction in centre, while death and corruption brandish an hourglass on the left. After symbolic woodcut by Peter Flotner. 16th century

Crucifix in wall timber, Strangnas Cathedral, Sodermanland, Sweden, august

Icon of Mary and Jesus on church wall, Vendels Church, Uppland, Sweden, june

Crucifix on cathedral wall, Strangnas Cathedral, Sodermanland, Sweden, august

Skull and crossbones on cathedral wall, Strangnas Cathedral, Sodermanland, Sweden, august

Passover meal or Seder plate, displaying traditional bitter herb, egg, meat leg, charoset, green vegetables

Internet service provider, artwork F005 / 0181
Internet service provider, conceptual computer artwork

Internet service provider, artwork F005 / 0180
Internet service provider, conceptual computer artwork

Cardiovascular system on Rubiks cube
Conceptual computer artwork of a Rubiks cube with cardiovascular images on its surfaces. At top is ecg trace. At right is a computer artwork of a heart seen from the side

Male specimen, conceptual artwork
Male specimen, conceptual computer artwork

Dentist pulling a tooth, 19th century
Dentist pulling a tooth. 19th-century artwork showing a dentist and his patient within a stone archway. The dentist is holding up the bloody tooth he has just pulled from the young male patient who

Medical alchemist, 18th century
Medical alchemist. 18th-century artwork of an alchemist examining a flask containing the urine of the woman next to him. Titled Studying the Womans Results

Alchemist at work, 18th century
Alchemist at work. 18th-century artwork of an alchemist (right) operating bellows at his furnace with an assistant holding a flask for a potion

Sad pill face. Drug capsules arranged on a plate to represent a sad face

Italian poetry frontispiece, 18th century
Italian poetry frontispiece. 18th-century frontispiece artwork for a book of Italian poetry. The scene shows a goddess-like muse figure advising a seated scholar or poet in front of a monkey using a

Jesuit missions to China, 17th century C016 / 8929
Jesuit missions to China. 17th-century artwork showing Jesuit scholars that carried out missionary work in China. The founders of the Society of Jesus were Francis Xavier (upper left)

Alcohol and death, conceptual artwork. Death, represented as a black-cloaked figure with a scythe, approaching a table with alcoholic drinks

Science book, conceptual artwork
Science book. Conceptual artwork of a science book, with the science, and physics and chemistry in particular, represented by ellipse symbols that depict electron orbits

Time warp, conceptual artwork C016 / 6303
Time warp. Conceptual artwork of a warped clock face on a background of stars and nebulae. This represents the warping of time at near-light speeds and in strong gravitational fields

Golden sun symbol, 18th century C016 / 6307
Golden sun symbol. 18th-century golden sun symbol in the Sanssouci, a palace in Potsdam, near Berlin, Germany. It was the summer palace of Frederick the Great, King of Prussia

Allegory of the elements, 17th century
Allegory of the elements. 17th-century artwork showing an allegorical scene depicting a central nude female figure surrounded by men engaged in occupations symbolising the four Aristotelian elements

Peace of mind, conceptual artwork C016 / 8745
Peace of mind, conceptual artwork. Dove outline (representing peace) and a section through a human brain. At centre is the brains limbic system (palaeomammalian brain)

Happy pill face. Drug capsules arranged on a plate to represent a happy face

Sad food face. Food items arranged on a plate to represent a sad face

Ambrose Godfrey, German chemist
Ambrose Godfrey (1660-1741), German chemist, also known as Ambrose Godfrey-Hanckwitz. Godfrey was assistant to Robert Boyle and was the first to manufacture and sell phosphorus

From alchemy to chemistry, 19th century
From alchemy to chemistry, 19th-century artwork. Alchemy is represented by the middle-aged man in the foreground, carrying out a distillation with an alembic

Coal production in 1900, artwork
Coal production in 1900. Historical artwork of a block (left) measuring 900 metres on each side (729 million cubic metres) compared in size to the Eiffel Tower (lower right) in Paris, France

Apothecary in Romeo and Juliet, 1805
Apothecary in Romeo and Juliet. 19th-century artwork depicting the apothecary scene (Act 5, Scene 1) from Shakespeares play Romeo and Juliet

Northern constellations, 18th century
Northern constellations. 18th-century map of constellations and stars of the northern celestial hemisphere. The constellations are represented by artworks of their mythical namesakes

Malaria drug warning, World War II C016 / 4301
Malaria drug warning. Skulls on a warning sign at a US Army hospital during World War II (1939-1945). Also known as quinacrine and mepacrine

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"Symbolic Expressions Across Time and Cultures: A Journey Through Art, Religion, and History" The Venus of Urbino by Titian (1538) - This iconic painting represents the idealized beauty of the female form, symbolizing love, desire, and fertility. The Great Sacrifice by James Clark (WW1) - A poignant depiction of sacrifice and loss during the horrors of war, serving as a powerful reminder of human resilience in times of adversity. Imagine Mosaic memorial to John Lennon - Located near his former residence at the Dakota Building, this mosaic embodies Lennon's vision for peace and unity through his timeless song "Imagine. " Pictures of various Hindu Gods for sale in Little India - These vibrant images capture the rich tapestry of Hindu mythology and spirituality, offering glimpses into a diverse pantheon that inspires devotion among believers. Codex Troano-1 - An ancient Mayan manuscript filled with symbolic hieroglyphs that provide insights into their culture's cosmology, rituals, and beliefs about time. Chromolithograph Devotional Card depicting The Virgin Mary - This colorful devotional card serves as a visual representation of faith for many Catholics worldwide while honoring Mary's role as an intercessor between humanity and divinity. The Scales of Justice above the Old Bailey Law Courts in London - Symbolizing fairness and impartiality within the legal system since ancient times; these scales remind us that justice should be blind to biases or influences. King George V Silver Jubilee celebrations (ILN cover 1935) – Commemorating 25 years on the throne with grand festivities across Britain; this cover captures national pride while symbolizing continuity amidst changing times. Dead Sea Scroll – Ancient manuscripts discovered near Qumran containing biblical texts offer invaluable insights into religious practices during Second Temple Judaism while representing historical preservation efforts. Charles Darwin, British naturalist.