Trefoil Collection

Wild Flowers, Bird s-foot trefoil, Lotus corniculatus
Vintage engraving of Wild Flowers, Bird s-foot trefoil, Lotus corniculatus, a common flowering plant in the pea family Fabaceae, native to grasslands in temperate Eurasia and North Africa

Chalk Downland - In old quarry with Common Spotted Orchids & Birds Foot Trefoil. Toller, Dorset, UK
ROG-9091 DORSET, Chalk Downland - in old quarry with Common Spotted Orchids (Dactylorhiza fuchii) and Birds Foot Trefoil. Toller, Dorset, UK

Design for stained glass in Lyndhurst Church: An Angel Harpist
1217852 Design for stained glass in Lyndhurst Church: An Angel Harpist, 1862 (brown and blue washes over graphite) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 54x54 cm; Ashmolean Museum

Bradford Town Hall 1870S
Bradford Town Hall, opened in 1873 and designed by the architects Lockwood and Mawson. It shows the popular gothic style of the time

Strawberry clover, Trifolium fragiferum, hare's foot clover, Trifolium arvense, and large hop trefoil
5856083 Strawberry clover, Trifolium fragiferum, hare's foot clover, Trifolium arvense, and large hop trefoil, Trifolium agrarium; (add.info.: Strawberry clover, Trifolium fragiferum)

Bird's foot trefoil, Lotus corniculatus
5856078 Bird's foot trefoil, Lotus corniculatus; (add.info.: Bird's foot trefoil, Lotus corniculatus. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora")

Old Man with a Trefoil on his Coat, between 1600 and 1699. Creator: Ferdinand Bol
Old Man with a Trefoil on his Coat, between 1600 and 1699

Dramatic field landscape, tree and meadows

Common Bird s-foot-trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) Nordtirol, Austrian Alps. June

Trefoil and Clover Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Botanical Illustration of Trefoil and Clover from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain, Published in 1846

Bird's Foot Trefoil and Speedwell Gardens Garden
Bird's, Foot, Trefoil, and, Speedwell, Gardens, Garden, Flowers, Watercolour, painting, Edith, A, Andrews, 12022105

Dish (Tabaq) with Scale Pattern and Serrated Leaves, Ottoman dynasty (1299-1923), late 16th century

Fol. 4r Musicians playing castanets and a psaltery, from the
XIR192408 Fol.4r Musicians playing castanets and a psaltery, from the Chansonnier des Nobles (vellum) by Portuguese School, (13th century); Biblioteca del Palacio Nacional de Ajuda, Lisbon

Cages and architectural details from the Popes bedroom, 1334-62 (fresco)
XIR229542 Cages and architectural details from the Popes bedroom, 1334-62 (fresco) by French School, (14th century); Palais des Papes, Avignon, France; French, out of copyright

Fol. 85v Two Backgammon Players, from the Book of Games, Chess, Dice and Boards
XIR203411 Fol.85v Two Backgammon Players, from the Book of Games, Chess, Dice and Boards, 1282 (vellum) by Spanish School, (13th century); Biblioteca Monasterio del Escorial, Madrid

Rayonnant rose window, c. 1380 (stained glass)
PC220869 Rayonnant rose window, c.1380 (stained glass) by Spanish School, (14th century); Santa Maria del Pi, Barcelona, Spain; (add.info.: possibly by Maestro Bartomeu ?; ); Spanish, out of copyright

Zigzag clover or trefoil, Trifolium medium. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from James Smiths English Botany, London, 1794

Moon trefoil or shrub medick, Medicago arborea. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke from Conrad Loddiges Botanical Cabinet, Hackney, 1828

Common bird s-foot trefoil, Lotus corniculatus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman

Red clover, Trifolium pratense
Common purple clover, red clover or honeysuckle trefoil, Trifolium pratense. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes

Austral trefoil or New-Holland lotus, Lotus australis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis The Botanical Magazine, London

Tracery Angel, 1888 (stained glass)
3475640 Tracery Angel, 1888 (stained glass) by Holmes Jewitt, Edward (1849-1929); St Lawrences Church, Crosby Ravensworth, Cumbria

Trefoil, brings good luck (colour litho)
2799434 Trefoil, brings good luck (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trefoil, brings good luck)

Carved rose / wheel transenna with the donor Francesco de Felici (stone)
991685 Carved rose/ wheel transenna with the donor Francesco deFelici (stone) by Italian School, (14th century); Palazzo Venezia, Rome, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Curtis British Entomology Plate 576
Hemiptera: Cinara roboris = Lachnus roboris (Clouded-winged Oak Aphis) [Plant: Trifolium arvense (Hare?s-foot Trefoil)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 528
Neuroptera: Coniopteryx psociformis = Conwentzia psociformis [Plant: Trifolium glomeratum (Round-headed Trefoil)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 391
Lepidoptera: Damophila trifolii = Coleophora trifolii (Trefoil Thick-horned Tinea) [Plant: Mycelis muralis (Prenanthes muralis, Wall Prenanthes)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 293
Orthoptera: Acheta sylvestris = Nemobius sylvestris (Wood Cricket) [Plant: Menyanthes trifoliata (Marsh Trefoil)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 261
Hymenoptera: Astarta victor Curtis (Cimex destroyer), probably = A. boops [Plant: Melilotus officinalis (Trifolium officinale, Melilot Trefoil)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 245
Diptera: Sepsis annulipes = Themira annulipes (Ring-footed Fly) [Plant: Trifolium ochroleucon (Brimstone Trefoil)] Date: 1824-39

Angel with censer, 1872-73 (stained glass)
3475445 Angel with censer, 1872-73 (stained glass) by Wooldridge, Harry Ellis (1845-1917); All Saints Church, West Bromwich, Staffordshire

Angel with censer, 1872-73 (stained glass)
3475444 Angel with censer, 1872-73 (stained glass) by Wooldridge, Harry Ellis (1845-1917); All Saints Church, West Bromwich, Staffordshire

Trefoil angel, c. 1867 (stained glass)
3474759 Trefoil angel, c.1867 (stained glass) by English School, (19th century); Church of St Luke, Torquay, UK; (add.info.: Manufactured by Heaton, Butler & Bayne); eAlastair Carew-Cox; English

East window, 1864 (stained glass)
3474623 East window, 1864 (stained glass) by Bayne, Robert Turnill (1837-1915); Church of St James, Cutsdean, UK; (add.info.: Manufactured by Heaton, Butler & Bayne); eAlastair Carew-Cox; English

Gombroon Bowl, Iran, Safavid period, (stone-paste with pierced decoration
AME117769 Gombroon Bowl, Iran, Safavid period, (stone-paste with pierced decoration and black underglaze) by Persian School; diam: 15.3 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Gombroon Bowl, Iran, Safavid period (stone-paste with pierced decoration
AME416483 Gombroon Bowl, Iran, Safavid period (stone-paste with pierced decoration and black underglaze) by Persian School; diam: 15.3 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Combined wheel-lock spanner and powder measure, c. 1625-50 (steel)
490914 Combined wheel-lock spanner and powder measure, c.1625-50 (steel) by German School, (17th century); 16.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L

Halberd, c. 1550 (steel & wood)
490825 Halberd, c.1550 (steel & wood) by German School, (16th century); 200.7x25.4 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info)

Detail of the belltower spires (photo)
JFS249923 Detail of the belltower spires (photo) by Spanish School, (15th century); Burgos Cathedral, Burgos, Spain; eJohn Ferro Sims; Spanish, out of copyright

Oval miniature portrait of Oliver Goldsmith, framed with gilt trefoils set with three
985871 Oval miniature portrait of Oliver Goldsmith, framed with gilt trefoils set with three pearls, 1831 (brown levant morocco leather, gilding, paint, pearls) by Italian School

North Rose, c. 1200 (stained glass)
PC220810 North Rose, c.1200 (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); St.-Pierre-et-St.-Paul Abbey, Wissembourg, Alsace, France; (add.info.: oldest surviving rose window and glass; ); French

Design for stained glass in Lyndhurst Church: An Angel Organist
1217853 Design for stained glass in Lyndhurst Church: An Angel Organist, 1886 (brown and blue washes over graphite) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 55x58 cm; Ashmolean Museum

Carved rose / wheel transenna with the donors wife, Caterina de Felici (stone)
991686 Carved rose/ wheel transenna with the donors wife, Caterina deFelici (stone) by Italian School, (14th century); Palazzo Venezia, Rome, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Loggia of the Palazzo Ducale, Venice, c. 1960 (b / w photo)
3025303 Loggia of the Palazzo Ducale, Venice, c.1960 (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; Alinari

Ms 2151, fol. lv Coat of arms of Michel Eyquem de Montaigne (1533-92) (vellum)
CHT211305 Ms 2151, fol.lv Coat of arms of Michel Eyquem de Montaigne (1533-92) (vellum) by French School, (16th century); Bibliotheque de L Arsenal, Paris

Window depicting a many-winged angel, made by the William Morris factory
BRA72282 Window depicting a many-winged angel, made by the William Morris factory, 1870 (stained glass) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel (1828-82) & Burne-Jones

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"Captivating Trefoil: A Kaleidoscope of Art and Nature" Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing world of trefoil, a symbol that transcends time and cultures. From stained glass masterpieces to wildflower meadows, this captivating design element enchants us with its intricate beauty. Step into Lyndhurst Church and be awestruck by the delicate artistry of an angel harpist depicted in trefoil stained glass. The harmonious blend of colors creates a celestial ambiance that uplifts the spirit. Venture to Toller, Dorset, UK, where chalk downlands reveal their hidden treasures. Amidst the old quarry's rugged terrain bloom vibrant Common Spotted Orchids alongside Birds Foot Trefoil. Nature's canvas is adorned with splashes of purple and yellow hues, creating a breathtaking sight. In Austrian Alps' Nordtirol region during June, witness nature at its finest as Common Bird's-foot-trefoil blankets the landscape. These golden blossoms dance in harmony with majestic mountain peaks, painting an idyllic picture worthy of admiration. Travel back in time to Bradford Town Hall in the 1870s when trefoils graced architectural marvels. Marvel at the intricate details etched into stone facades—a testament to craftsmanship from days gone by. Delve into Victorian botanical illustrations showcasing trefoils intertwined with clovers—an ode to nature's bounty captured on paper for generations to admire. These delicate renderings transport us back to a time when art celebrated every facet of life. The Ghent Altarpiece reveals another facet of trefoil's allure through oil-on-panel mastery. Exquisite panels depict ornate patterns featuring this timeless motif—each stroke telling stories that have captivated audiences for centuries. Journey further through history as tempera and gold leaf bring SS Cosmas and Damian alive on wooden panels. Trefoils grace these sacred works of art, adding divine elegance to the saints' portraits.