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Allegory of the spy. His coat is strewn with eyes and ears and holds a deaf lantern
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Allegory of the spy. His coat is strewn with eyes and ears and holds a deaf lantern
XEE4135903 Allegory of the spy. His coat is strewn with eyes and ears and holds a deaf lantern. A brque dog smells the terrain. Engraving in " Iconologie oder Ideen aus dem Gebiete der Leidenschaften und Allegorien bildich dargestellt fur Zeichner, Mahler, Dichter, Gelehrte, Erzieher und freunde Hoherer Geschmacksbildung" (Iconologie ou idees de la sphere des passions et des allegories...), Vienna 1801. Book containing 225 illustrations. Private collection. by Austrian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Allegory of the spy. His coat is strewn with eyes and ears and holds a deaf lantern. A brque dog smells the terrain. Engraving in " Iconologie oder Ideen aus dem Gebiete der Leidenschaften und Allegorien bildich dargestellt fur Zeichner, Mahler, Dichter, Gelehrte, Erzieher und freunde Hoherer Geschmacksbildung" (Iconologie ou idees de la sphere des passions et des allegories...), Vienna 1801. Book containing 225 illustrations. Private collection.); Stefano Bianchetti; Austrian, out of copyright
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In this intriguing print titled "Allegory of the Spy" we are presented with a visual representation of espionage and secrecy. The central figure, dressed in a coat adorned with eyes and ears, symbolizes the watchful nature of a spy. This unique portrayal suggests that spies possess an uncanny ability to observe and gather information from their surroundings. The most striking element of the image is the presence of a deaf lantern held by the spy. This lantern signifies his need for discretion and silence while carrying out covert operations. It implies that he must navigate through darkness without making any noise or attracting attention. Adding to the enigmatic atmosphere is a brque dog sniffing the terrain nearby. Dogs have long been associated with loyalty and protection, but here it seems to represent heightened senses used in tracking down secrets or hidden information. This engraving comes from "Iconologie oder Ideen aus dem Gebiete der Leidenschaften und Allegorien bildich dargestellt fur Zeichner, Mahler, Dichter, Gelehrte, Erzieher und freunde Hoherer Geschmacksbildung" (Iconology or ideas from the sphere of passions and allegories), published in Vienna in 1801. The book contains 225 illustrations exploring various themes related to human emotions and symbolic representations. Overall, this artwork invites us into a world where secrets are whispered among shadows as spies carry out their clandestine missions under cover of darkness.
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