Symbolism Collection

Flag of the Scottish Covenanters
The Flag of the Scottish Covenanters. They were Presbyterians sworn to defend their religion, part of a Protestant effort to seize power in Scotland against the English

The guardian angel, 1897. Private Collection

DORE: THE RAVEN, 1882. Sorrow for the lost Lenore. Engraving by Gustave Dore
DOR: THE RAVEN, 1882. Sorrow for the lost Lenore. Engraving by Gustave Dor, 1882, for an 1884 edition of The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe

HMS Victory, Flags and Nelson Quote
An illustration of Admiral Horatio Nelsons flagship, the HMS Victory with signal flags on display and firing a broadside, set below a depiction of the Royal Standard of the United Kingdom and St

WWI Poster, The Empire Needs Men
WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster, design by Arthur Wardle (1864-1949), The Empire Needs Men! Enlist Now. Depicting a lion and cubs, representing Britain and her Empire. Date: 1915

Self-portrait with Death Playing the Fiddle, 1872. Artist: Bocklin, Arnold (1827-1901)
Self-portrait with Death Playing the Fiddle, 1872. Found in the collection of the Staatliche Museen, Berlin

The Boxer. Portrait of Boris Snezhkovsky, 1933. Private Collection

White Hart, from The Wilton Diptych c. 1395-99 (egg tempera on oak) (verso)
XCF272271 White Hart, from The Wilton Diptych c.1395-99 (egg tempera on oak) (verso) by Master of the Wilton Diptych, (fl.c.1395-99); National Gallery, London

Charles Darwin, British naturalist
Charles Darwin (1809-1882), British naturalist. Darwin had briefly studied medicine and then trained in the clergy, but his interest was in natural history

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

Second degree masonic tracing board, 1819 (oil on wood)
3057576 Second degree masonic tracing board, 1819 (oil on wood) by Bowring, Josiah (1757-1832); Library and Museum of Freemasonry, London, UK; eMuseum of Freemasonry; British, out of copyright

Circle Dance, 1910. Creator: Stuck, Franz, Ritter von (1863-1928)
Circle Dance, 1910. Found in the Collection of Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

The Disappointed Souls (Les mes decues), 1892
The Disappointed Souls (Les mes de c ues), 1892. Found in the Collection of Kunstmuseum Bern

Leda and the Swan. Private Collection

Shooting Stars (Franz and Mary Stuck), 1912. Private Collection

The Vampire II, 1895-1900. Artist: Munch, Edvard (1863-1944)
The Vampire II, 1895-1900. Private Collection

Death as Assassin, 1851 (wood engraving)
XJF143235 Death as Assassin, 1851 (wood engraving) by Rethel, Alfred (1816-59); Private Collection; (add.info.: the outbreak of cholera at the Masked Ball in Paris; ); German, out of copyright

The Entry of Christ into Brussels in 1889, 1888. Creator: Ensor, James (1860-1949)
The Entry of Christ into Brussels in 1889, 1888. Found in the Collection of J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Costume design for the ballet The Rite of Spring (Le Sacre du Printemps) by I. Stravinski, 1930. Private Collection

The Kiss, 1895. Artist: Munch, Edvard (1863-1944)
The Kiss, 1895. Private Collection

The Attack, 1899. Artist: Isto, Edvard (1865-1905)
The Attack, 1899. Found in the collection of Suomen kansallismuseo, Helsinki

The Girl. Costume design for the ballet The Rite of Spring (Le Sacre du Printemps) by I. Stravinsky, 1912. Found in the collection of the State Central A. Bakhrushin Theatre Museum, Moscow

Trades union membership certificate
A trades union membership certificate for the United Operative Plumbers Association of Great Britain and Ireland, with Defence and Defiance as their motto

ROUSSEAU: JUNGLE, 1909. The Equatorial Jungle. Canvas by Henri Rousseau, 1909

Justice as depicted on a Tarot card
Comtesse de Segur, nee Sophie Rostopchine, French writer, born in Russia, best known for Les Malheurs de Sophie, first published 1859

Interior with potted plant on card table, 1910-1911. Artist: Hammershoi, Vilhelm (1864-1916)
Interior with potted plant on card table, 1910-1911. Found in the collection of the Malmo Konstmuseum

Breakfast with the Morning Newspaper, 1898. Artist: Laurits Andersen Ring
Breakfast with the Morning Newspaper, 1898. Found in the collection of the Nationalmuseum, Stockholm

Norway, Oslo, Moonlight
Edvard Munch (1863-1944), Moonlight, 1895

Alchemy. Historical artwork by the German artist Albrecht Durer (1471-1528) titled Melencolia I. It represents one of the four temperaments or humours

REPUBLIC OF TURKEY: POSTER. The Republic of Turkey symbolized as an unveiled woman, leading the horse of the regimes founder, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. Poster, c1925

Lennuk, 1910. Found in the Collection of Eesti Kunstimuuseum, Tallinn

Charles Baudelaire, French poet, essayist, translator
Charles Baudelaire (1821-1867), French poet, essayist, art critic, and translator of Edgar Allan Poe

Convent Thoughts, 1850-51 (oil on canvas)
AMO98746 Convent Thoughts, 1850-51 (oil on canvas) by Collins, Charles Alston (1828-73); 84x59 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; English, out of copyright

ROUSSEAU: LION. Henri Rousseau: The Repast of the Lion. Oil on canvas

Madonna Laboris, 1931. Artist: Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947)
Madonna Laboris, 1931. From a private collection

The Sacred Heart of Jesus, 19th Century (colour litho)
942919 The Sacred Heart of Jesus, 19th Century (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Laidly Worm of Spindleston Heugh, 1881 (oil on canvas)
FFA151968 The Laidly Worm of Spindleston Heugh, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); 74.5x169.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Princess Margaret was the Laidly Worm; )

The Knight, Death and the Devil, 1513 (etching)
BEN208710 The Knight, Death and the Devil, 1513 (etching) by DAOErer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 19x24.5 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: The Christian knight)

The Hireling Shepherd, 1851, (1948). Creator: William Holman Hunt
The Hireling Shepherd, 1851, (1948). A shepherd neglects his flock and woos a young woman with a lamb on her lap. Behind them, two bloated sheep lie on the ground poisoned by the corn

Evening, from the Himalayan series. Private Collection

Cat and Dog. Private Collection

Isle of the Dead, c. 1905. Private Collection

Call of the Heaven. Lightning, 1935-1936. Artist: Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947)
Call of the Heaven. Lightning, 1935-1936. Found in the collection of the State Oriental Art Museum, Moscow

Early Christian art. The Good Shepherd. Relief. 4th century. Bardo National Museum. Tunis. Tunisia

Zeus Meilichios depicted as a snake and a family of supplica
Relief with Zeus Meilichios depicted as a snake. On the left, a family of supplicants. Dedicated by Aristomene. Found in Pangrati (Athens) and dated between 350-300 BC

WW1 Recruitment Poster -- Whos Absent?
Whos Absent? - Is It You? Chromolithograph recruitment poster, published by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee. Printed by Andrew Reid and Company Limited, 50 Grey Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Cartoon, The Dropped Pilot, WW1
Cartoon, The Dropped Pilot, twenty-four years after Tenniel. In Tenniels Dropping the Pilot cartoon of 1890 Kaiser Wilhelm II watches as Bismarck disembarks from the ship (of state)

Alchemical symbolism: toad and serpent represent two basic types of element, fixed and earthy (toad) and the volatile (serpent). Flying eagle represents Sublimation

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Symbolism is a language that transcends words, speaking directly to our souls. It weaves tales of hidden meanings and profound emotions, inviting us to explore the depths of our existence. In "The Guardian Angel, 1897, " an ethereal figure stands watch over humanity, reminding us of the unseen forces guiding and protecting us through life's trials. HMS Victory proudly flies its flags, each color representing bravery and sacrifice. Nelson's quote echoes in our hearts: "England expects that every man will do his duty. " A symbol of unity and unwavering determination. The flag of the Scottish Covenanters waves defiantly against oppression, embodying their fight for religious freedom. It reminds us that symbols can ignite revolutions and inspire change. "The Boxer" captures Boris Snezhkovsky's strength amidst adversity. His clenched fists symbolize resilience in the face of struggle—a reminder that even in darkness, there is always light. Charles Darwin's portrait reflects his groundbreaking theories on evolution. A symbol of scientific progress challenging traditional beliefs—showing how ideas have the power to reshape society. Arnold Bocklin's self-portrait with Death playing the fiddle transports us into a realm where mortality dances alongside life. Symbolizing our eternal dance with death—an ever-present reminder to cherish every moment. Franz and Mary Stuck's "Shooting Stars" illuminates dreams reaching for the heavens—a symbol urging us to pursue our aspirations fearlessly despite obstacles blocking our path. A WWI poster boldly declares "The Empire Needs Men, " calling upon citizens' patriotism during times of war—a powerful symbol uniting nations behind a common cause while highlighting sacrifices made by individuals. A trades union membership certificate represents solidarity among workers fighting for fair rights—an emblematic reminder that collective action can bring about transformative change for marginalized communities. "Leda and the Swan" portrays Zeus disguised as a swan seducing Leda—an allegory exploring themes of power, desire, and consequences.