Telling Collection (page 2)

Children / Seaside Story
Children sitting on the beach listening to an old fisherman telling a story

The Boyhood of Raleigh, after the painting by Sir John Everett Millais. Walter, and his older brother, seated on the ground listening to a sailors story. Sir Walter Raleigh, c.?1552 /1554 - 1618

Telling time at night using a nocturnal. The hour is obtained by measuring the angular position of the imaginary line joining the pointers in the constellation of the Plough to the Pole Star

TROPHONIUS, architect of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi, subsequently had his own oracle at Lebadeia, Boeotia (Greece)

Lenormand - Fates
Grand Jeu De Mlle. De Lenormand the Fates

Graphology Manual
GRAPHOLOGIE French manual by Dr Cornelius Ruys on the study of handwriting

Egyptian Fortune Teller
Egyptian street fortune teller has two women engrossed in his soothsaying

French Cartomancy Book
Comment se tirer les cartes soi-meme (How to interpret the cards yourself) - a French popular manual by Madame Athena

Girl with Dandelion 1900
A small girl sits in a green meadow telling the time by dandelion clocks

Lady with Crystal Ball
Thanks to her crystal ball, actress Patience Seymour can see more

Reading Palm Left
A gipsy reads a palm - the left hand Theres happy days in store for you

Fortune Teller 1950S
A fortune teller reads a mans fortune for him by candlelight, using a pack of ordinary playing cards

Reading the Cards
French manual on how to tell fortunes with playing cards

Young Napoleon has his fortune told by a gipsy
The young Napoleon, later Emperor of France, has his fortune told by a gipsy in Corsica

Fortune Telling 1810
Two ladies inquire about their destinies at a fortune teller

The Annunciation, 1808 (engraving)
535953 The Annunciation, 1808 (engraving); (add.info.: The Annunciation. The archangel Gabriel appearing to the Virgin Mary, telling her she will bear Jesus Christ. Bible Luke 1. 30)

Tarot card of The Fool - Jergot Tarot. 17th century (object)
534295 Tarot card of The Fool - Jergot Tarot. 17th century (object); (add.info.: Tarot pack of 22 cards was used in fortune telling.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Tarot Card of Death, the grim reaper, noblet tarot. 17th century (object)
534308 Tarot Card of Death, the grim reaper, noblet tarot. 17th century (object); (add.info.: Tarot pack of 22 cards was used in fortune telling.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Solidarity of Labour' : Factory worker, locked out because of lack of coal
527890 The Solidarity of Labour' : Factory worker, locked out because of lack of coal, telling a miner that he holds the key for all workplaces to open again

Boxer Rising, China, 1899-1901: Civilization telling the Chinese Emperor that the first duty is to kill the dragon of
528611 Boxer Rising, China, 1899-1901: Civilization telling the Chinese Emperor that the first duty is to kill the dragon of rebellion, if he does not do it, she will have to

Telling Room, National Bank of Scotland, Glasgow. Wood engraving c1860
536639 Telling Room, National Bank of Scotland, Glasgow. Wood engraving c1860.; (add.info.: Telling Room, National Bank of Scotland, Glasgow. Wood engraving c1860.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Isaiah, Old Testament prophet, telling Hezekiah king of Judah 8th century BC
531127 Isaiah, Old Testament prophet, telling Hezekiah king of Judah 8th century BC, to set his house in order as he is about to die. Bible Isaiah 38:1

Angel of the Lord appearing to Elijah on the mountain and telling him not to be afraid and to go down to the king
532112 Angel of the Lord appearing to Elijah on the mountain and telling him not to be afraid and to go down to the king. Copperplate engraving 1804; (add.info.: Bible II Kings I)

Underground House in the Woods where Wendy told stories (colour litho)
3642236 Underground House in the Woods where Wendy told stories (colour litho) by White, Flora (1878-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Underground House in the Woods where Wendy told stories)

German foreign policy 1899, supporting the Boers in the South African (Boer) War
527365 German foreign policy 1899, supporting the Boers in the South African (Boer) War. William II telling Kruger, the Boer leader

Joseph telling his dreams, 1633. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Joseph telling his dreams, 1633. Other Title(s): Joseph Telling his Dreams to his Parents and Brothers

Christ Tells His Disciples of the Last Judgment, published 1630. Creator: Christoph Maurer
Christ Tells His Disciples of the Last Judgment, published 1630

Christ Tells His Disciples of the Last Judgment, published 1630. Creator: Christoph Maurer
Christ Tells His Disciples of the Last Judgment, published 1630

Christ Tells His Disciples of the Last Judgment, published 1630. Creator: Christoph Maurer
Christ Tells His Disciples of the Last Judgment, published 1630

Christ Tells His Disciples of the Last Judgment, published 1630. Creator: Christoph Maurer
Christ Tells His Disciples of the Last Judgment, published 1630

Christ Tells His Disciples of the Last Judgment, published 1630. Creator: Christoph Maurer
Christ Tells His Disciples of the Last Judgment, published 1630

Christ Tells His Disciples of the Last Judgment, published 1630. Creator: Christoph Maurer
Christ Tells His Disciples of the Last Judgment, published 1630

Christ Tells His Disciples of the Last Judgment, published 1630. Creator: Christoph Maurer
Christ Tells His Disciples of the Last Judgment, published 1630

Christ Tells His Disciples of the Last Judgment, published 1630. Creator: Christoph Maurer
Christ Tells His Disciples of the Last Judgment, published 1630

Christ Tells His Disciples of the Last Judgment, published 1630. Creator: Christoph Maurer
Christ Tells His Disciples of the Last Judgment, published 1630

Christ Tells His Disciples of the Last Judgment, published 1630. Creator: Christoph Maurer
Christ Tells His Disciples of the Last Judgment, published 1630

Christ Tells His Disciples of the Last Judgment, published 1630. Creator: Christoph Maurer
Christ Tells His Disciples of the Last Judgment, published 1630

Christ Tells His Disciples of the Last Judgment, published 1630. Creator: Christoph Maurer
Christ Tells His Disciples of the Last Judgment, published 1630

Wheel of Fortune on a tarot card
The Wheel of Fortune, as depicted on a tarot card. Date: 1926

Tarot Card - Epees (Swords) VIIII (IX)

Tarot Card - Epees (Swords) VIII

Tarot Card - Epees (Swords) IIII (IV)

Tarot Card - Baton VIIII (IX)

Poster, Telling a friend may mean telling the enemy, WW2. 1940s

Tarot Card 15 - Le Diable (The Devil). Date: 20th century

Tarot Card - Roy de Baton (King of Clubs)

San Francisco, California, USA - Chinatown, Fortune Teller. Date: 1904

Advert, Reading the Tea Leaves, Mazawattee Tea Co, London Date: 1894

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"Telling the Future: Unveiling Secrets through Ancient Symbols" Unlocking the mysteries of fate and destiny, palmistry maps out the intricate pathways etched on our hands. Each line tells a story, revealing hidden truths about our past, present, and future. As we delve deeper into the realm of divination, Cecil Aldin's "Ticked Off" reminds us that even animals possess an innate ability to sense what lies beneath the surface. Their intuition serves as a gentle nudge towards uncovering life's enigmatic puzzles. Alfred Bestall's "The Ghost Story" whispers tales from beyond, urging us to listen closely to the ethereal voices guiding us towards enlightenment. In its pages lie ancient wisdom waiting to be unraveled. Tarot Card 19 - Le Soleil (The Sun) radiates warmth and positivity onto our path. Its vibrant energy illuminates every step we take, reminding us that happiness is within reach if we dare to embrace it wholeheartedly. Contrasting this brightness is Tarot Card 18 - La Lune (The Moon), which beckons us into introspection and self-discovery. It encourages us to explore our subconscious depths where hidden desires and fears reside – for only by acknowledging them can true growth occur. From the traditional Marseille pack comes a selection of tarot cards; each one holds profound messages encoded in their symbolic imagery. They serve as gateways between realms unseen, offering glimpses into what lies ahead or reflecting upon lessons learned from times gone by. Hermes Trismegistus stands as an emblematic figure bridging spirituality with earthly knowledge. His teachings remind us that understanding ourselves requires both inner reflection and external observation – a balance between intuition and reason. Tarot Card 6 - L'Amoureux (The Lover or Lovers) speaks of choices made along life's winding road – decisions that shape our destinies.