Worldly Collection

Tarot Card 21 - Le Monde (The World). Date: 20th century

Saint Humbeline
SAINT HUMBELINE sister of Bernard of Clairvaux, who wrote her letters reproaching her for her worldly lifestyle so she left her husband and became a nun Date: 12th century

Laden Donkey owned by a Bakhtiari Tribesman, Iran - this lantern slide has the caption - A Bakhtiari Tribesmans Pantechnicon !

DEMON OF GAMBLING C17
The demon of gambling will eat its way through all your worldly possessions in the end... Date: 17th century

ANTONY OF EGYPT, HERMIT
When Antony's parents die, he gives away his worldly goods and becomes a hermit in the desert near his home, where he is assailed by temptations but resists them all. Date: 251 - 356

MISER AND DEATH
Miser horrified as Death deprives him of his precious worldly wealth Date: 1538

Some Clerical Types by John Kendal, The Establishment. 1901

The World Below
Phil Green

Death with Worldly Vanities, 1700 / 1720. Creator: Unknown
Death with Worldly Vanities, 1700/1720

Sic Transit Gloria Mundi, ca. 1762. ca. 1762. Creator: Paul Sandwich
Sic Transit Gloria Mundi, ca. 1762

Ice Skating In The 18th Century. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte Vom Mittelalter Bis Zur Gegenwart By Eduard Fuchs, Published 1909

Hands On A Globe

Hands Touching A Globe

A Globe In The Sky

A Globe

Cards? by H. M. Bateman
A rather naive gent is invited to join three more worldly looking chaps at a card table, only to find himself soon afterwards utterly at a loss. Date: 1920

Allegory of Secular and Spiritual Abuses, Haywain: Allegory of Worldly and Ecclesiastical Abuses, Gillis Mostaert, I, 1570 - 1580

Personified soul speaks against the Flesh, Jan Luyken, Pieter Arentsz (II), 1678 - 1687

Personified soul no longer tastes the flesh, Jan Luyken, Pieter Arentsz II, 1678-1687

Personified soul doesn t like the taste of meat anymore, Jan Luyken, 1714

Thumbing A Lift
circa 1972: Two hippies, carrying all their worldly possessions are hoping for a lift. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)

Henry Beaufort Deathbed
HENRY BEAUFORT, bishop of Winchester and cardinal, a worldly political prelate, is exhorted on his deathbed to turn his mind to Higher Things. Date: 1374 - 1447

Abbe & Court Lady 1690S
An abbe - rather a worldly one, to judge by his elegant dress - wears a muff, as does his noblewoman companion; the corridors of Versailles are notoriously draughty... Date: 1690s

Buddhas Cuts his Hair
SIDDHARTHA GAUTAMA, known as the BUDDHA ( Enlightened One ) The young Siddhartha symbolically cuts his hair as a sign that he is renouncing worldly values

Rat Retired from World
THE RAT WHO RETIRED FROM THE WORLD: A rat, tired of worldly cares, retires to live in a cheese; when fellow rats request help, he says he is unable to assist

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"Exploring the Worldly Mysteries: From Tarot Cards to Ancient Tribes" Step into a realm of enchantment and discovery as we unravel the secrets hidden within the worldly wonders that surround us. Just like Tarot Card 21 - Le Monde (The World), our journey begins with boundless possibilities. Let us delve into history, where Saint Humbeline's legacy shines through time, reminding us of her unwavering devotion. As we traverse further, imagine the Laden Donkey owned by a Bakhtiari Tribesman, carrying not only goods but also stories etched in its weary steps. In solitude, Antony of Egypt becomes our guide; an embodiment of wisdom and introspection akin to The Hermit card. Alongside him stands Miser and Death, cautioning against materialistic pursuits that blind us from life's true essence. H. M. Bateman's intriguing artwork "Cards?" beckons us to ponder upon the complexities woven within each shuffle and deal. Meanwhile, Sir John Chardin's oil painting transports us back to 1711, capturing moments frozen in time with vivid strokes on canvas. Le Rire's colorful lithograph illustration invites laughter amidst this exploration – a reminder that even in serious quests for knowledge, joy should never be forgotten. John Kendal's portrayal of "Some Clerical Types" adds depth to our understanding of societal establishments throughout history. As we encounter engravings depicting "Rendre à César ce qui est à César" and Jesus Christ urging humanity to "Render Unto Caesar, " we witness the intertwining relationship between faith and governance – a struggle faced by civilizations across eras. Finally, standing tall is "The Conquering Christian, " an engraving embodying triumph over adversity while raising questions about cultural assimilation during times of conquests. From ancient divination practices to artistic expressions spanning centuries – these worldly hints offer glimpses into the vast tapestry of human existence.