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Allegoric Collection

"Exploring the Depths of Allegory: From Sculptures to Paintings

Background imageAllegoric Collection: Worker and Kolkhoz Woman, sculpture by Vera Mukhina, Moscow (b / w photo)

Worker and Kolkhoz Woman, sculpture by Vera Mukhina, Moscow (b / w photo)
7200710 Worker and Kolkhoz Woman, sculpture by Vera Mukhina, Moscow (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Worker and Kolkhoz Woman)

Background imageAllegoric Collection: Work, 1852-65 (oil on canvas) (see also 3927271 and 324488)

Work, 1852-65 (oil on canvas) (see also 3927271 and 324488)
MAN198054 Work, 1852-65 (oil on canvas) (see also 3927271 and 324488) by Brown, Ford Madox (1821-93); 137x197.3 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageAllegoric Collection: The Invention of the Art of Drawing (oil on canvas)

The Invention of the Art of Drawing (oil on canvas)
490133 The Invention of the Art of Drawing (oil on canvas) by Suvee, Joseph Benoit (1743-1807); 267x131.5 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; (add.info.: In this painting)

Background imageAllegoric Collection: The Temptation of Saint Anthony (Oil on canvas)

The Temptation of Saint Anthony (Oil on canvas)
7393515 The Temptation of Saint Anthony (Oil on canvas) by Callot, Jacques (1592-1635) (after); 47 x 72 cm; Fondation Glenat, Grenoble, France; © Fonds Glenat

Background imageAllegoric Collection: Lysistrata and his allies defending the access of the acropolis to men by farts, 1896 (litho)

Lysistrata and his allies defending the access of the acropolis to men by farts, 1896 (litho)
AIS5356057 Lysistrata and his allies defending the access of the acropolis to men by farts, 1896 (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); 32x25 cm; (add.info)

Background imageAllegoric Collection: Mars, surrounded by the Arts and Sciences, conquers Ignorance, 1605 (oil on canvas)

Mars, surrounded by the Arts and Sciences, conquers Ignorance, 1605 (oil on canvas)
490014 Mars, surrounded by the Arts and Sciences, conquers Ignorance, 1605 (oil on canvas) by Claeissins or Claeissens, Anthuenis (Antoon) (1536-1613); 197.5x280 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges

Background imageAllegoric Collection: Statue of St Luke as a bull, La Sagrada Familia, begun 1882 (photo)

Statue of St Luke as a bull, La Sagrada Familia, begun 1882 (photo)
7268944 Statue of St Luke as a bull, La Sagrada Familia, begun 1882 (photo) by Gaudi, Antoni (1852-1926); Sagrada Familia, Barcelona

Background imageAllegoric Collection: Allegory of Music, 1649 (oil on canvas)

Allegory of Music, 1649 (oil on canvas)
7259975 Allegory of Music, 1649 (oil on canvas) by La Hire or La Hyre, Laurent de (1606-56); 105.7 x 144.1 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageAllegoric Collection: The Spirit of Chivalry, c. 1845 (oil on canvas)

The Spirit of Chivalry, c. 1845 (oil on canvas)
BAL8021 The Spirit of Chivalry, c.1845 (oil on canvas) by Maclise, Daniel (Croquis, Alfred) (1806-70); 125.8x84.8 cm; Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust

Background imageAllegoric Collection: Scene from Petrarch's I Trionfi (colour litho)

Scene from Petrarch's I Trionfi (colour litho)
8626248 Scene from Petrarch's I Trionfi (colour litho) by Italian School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Triumph of Time)

Background imageAllegoric Collection: But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and come unto me, c1920 (stained glass)

But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and come unto me, c1920 (stained glass)
8714198 But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and come unto me, c1920 (stained glass) by Mayer, Franz (1848-1926); (add.info.: Stained Glass built 1920s. Glass by Franz Mayer Germany)

Background imageAllegoric Collection: Ceiling of the hall with the Bologna Quarters, Hall of the Guards, Este Ducal Palace, Sassuolo

Ceiling of the hall with the Bologna Quarters, Hall of the Guards, Este Ducal Palace, Sassuolo, Italy
8683537 Ceiling of the hall with the Bologna Quarters, Hall of the Guards, Este Ducal Palace, Sassuolo, Italy by Colonna, Angelo Michele (1604-1687); Palazzo Ducale Estense, Sassuolo, Emilia Romagna

Background imageAllegoric Collection: Autumn, 14th century (fresco)

Autumn, 14th century (fresco)
8683334 Autumn, 14th century (fresco) by Bindoccio, Cristoforo di & Piero, Meo di (14th century); Museo di palazzo Corboli (Museo civico archeologico e d'arte sacra), Asciano, Tuscany

Background imageAllegoric Collection: 'The ages of man' or 'the scale of life', late 19th century (illustration)

"The ages of man" or "the scale of life", late 19th century (illustration)
AIS5363677 "The ages of man" or "the scale of life", late 19th century (illustration); (add.info.: "The ages of man" or "the scale of life")

Background imageAllegoric Collection: Allegorie de la Franc maconnerie : celle ci montre la lumiere du savoir et de la verite. Gravure

Allegorie de la Franc maconnerie : celle ci montre la lumiere du savoir et de la verite. Gravure. Biblioteca Nacional
AIS5373344 Allegorie de la Franc maconnerie : celle ci montre la lumiere du savoir et de la verite. Gravure. Biblioteca Nacional. Madrid.; © Iberfoto.

Background imageAllegoric Collection: 'Triumph of Renown' Allegory on the frontispiece of a manuscript by Francesco Petrarca (Petrarch)

"Triumph of Renown" Allegory on the frontispiece of a manuscript by Francesco Petrarca (Petrarch) (1304-1374)
AIS5386913 "Triumph of Renown" Allegory on the frontispiece of a manuscript by Francesco Petrarca (Petrarch) (1304-1374) 15th century.

Background imageAllegoric Collection: A Garland of Roses (June) 1897 (Oil, pastel, and pencil on canvas)

A Garland of Roses (June) 1897 (Oil, pastel, and pencil on canvas)
8766668 A Garland of Roses (June) 1897 (Oil, pastel, and pencil on canvas) by Blum, Robert Frederick (1857-1903); 71.1x34.3 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art .

Background imageAllegoric Collection: Enlisment during WW I, c.1914-1917 (poster)

Enlisment during WW I, c.1914-1917 (poster)
8698393 Enlisment during WW I, c.1914-1917 (poster); (add.info.: History. United Kingdom. First World War. "Come lad, Step across and help." Poster about the enlisment, United Kingdom)

Background imageAllegoric Collection: Ceiling with allegorical subject, Hall of the Firmament, 1557-58 (fresco)

Ceiling with allegorical subject, Hall of the Firmament, 1557-58 (fresco)
7292622 Ceiling with allegorical subject, Hall of the Firmament, 1557-58 (fresco); Museo Civico Palazzo Chiericati, Vicenza, Italy; (add.info.: Civic Museum of Chiericati Palace)

Background imageAllegoric Collection: Ceiling with allegorical subject, Hall of the Firmament, 1557-58 (fresco)

Ceiling with allegorical subject, Hall of the Firmament, 1557-58 (fresco)
7292512 Ceiling with allegorical subject, Hall of the Firmament, 1557-58 (fresco); Museo Civico Palazzo Chiericati, Vicenza, Italy; (add.info.: Civic Museum of Chiericati Palace)

Background imageAllegoric Collection: Symbolic female figure with an anchor, representing 'Hope', c.1800 (leather, gold)

Symbolic female figure with an anchor, representing 'Hope', c.1800 (leather, gold)
7340089 Symbolic female figure with an anchor, representing 'Hope', c.1800 (leather, gold) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 2.7x1.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageAllegoric Collection: The immortality of Nelson, 1807 (oil on canvas)

The immortality of Nelson, 1807 (oil on canvas)
7337998 The immortality of Nelson, 1807 (oil on canvas) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820); 90.8x76.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageAllegoric Collection: Engraving depicting an allegorical figure representing Astronomy

Engraving depicting an allegorical figure representing Astronomy, shown holding an armillary sphere. Dated 19th Century
UIG5426039 Engraving depicting an allegorical figure representing Astronomy, shown holding an armillary sphere. Dated 19th Century; UIG.

Background imageAllegoric Collection: Portrait of Euclid (3rd century BC). Greek mathematician, detail of a page of a manuscript

Portrait of Euclid (3rd century BC). Greek mathematician, detail of a page of a manuscript representing the allegories
BEN5464424 Portrait of Euclid (3rd century BC). Greek mathematician, detail of a page of a manuscript representing the allegories of Arithmetic and geometry

Background imageAllegoric Collection: The Apotheosis by Horatio Nelson (1758-1805)

The Apotheosis by Horatio Nelson (1758-1805)
MMM5481976 The Apotheosis by Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820) (after); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: The apotheosis of Horatio Nelson (1758-1805)

Background imageAllegoric Collection: Florence's victory over Pisa. Allegory and personification of the powerful cities of Tuscany in

Florence's victory over Pisa. Allegory and personification of the powerful cities of Tuscany in the Italian
BEN5476947 Florence's victory over Pisa. Allegory and personification of the powerful cities of Tuscany in the Italian Mannerist style

Background imageAllegoric Collection: Horizontal sundial, open, with an allegorical representation of justice (IUSTITIA) and mirror

Horizontal sundial, open, with an allegorical representation of justice (IUSTITIA) and mirror, c.1575 (silver)
MMM5474534 Horizontal sundial, open, with an allegorical representation of justice (IUSTITIA) and mirror, c.1575 (silver, leather and paper); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageAllegoric Collection: The art of building (low relief)

The art of building (low relief)
BEN5471582 The art of building (low relief) by Pisano, Andrea (1270-1349); Museo dell'Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo), Florence, Tuscany

Background imageAllegoric Collection: Allegory of medicine (low relief)

Allegory of medicine (low relief)
BEN5471493 Allegory of medicine (low relief) by Pisano, Andrea (1270-1349); Museo dell'Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo), Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Allegory of medicine)

Background imageAllegoric Collection: Saucer and tea cup, c.1806 (pottery)

Saucer and tea cup, c.1806 (pottery)
MMM5471401 Saucer and tea cup, c.1806 (pottery); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Saucer of a tea cup, decorated in various patterns around a ribbon bearing the inscription)

Background imageAllegoric Collection: Republic of Venice: Decision of the Council of 40 Senators of Venice

Republic of Venice: Decision of the Council of 40 Senators of Venice (Council of Forty also known as Quarantia or)
BEN5481293 Republic of Venice: Decision of the Council of 40 Senators of Venice (Council of Forty also known as Quarantia or Quarantia). Extract from the registers of May 3, 1761

Background imageAllegoric Collection: Allegory of German Unity 1871 (Germany and Prussia reunited): The Reich 1871

Allegory of German Unity 1871 (Germany and Prussia reunited): The Reich 1871
FGL5479410 Allegory of German Unity 1871 (Germany and Prussia reunited): The Reich 1871. Sadowa's victory on 03/07/1866, won by the Prussians over the Austrians

Background imageAllegoric Collection: The love tree, ca 1850 (illustration)

The love tree, ca 1850 (illustration)
7422852 The love tree, ca 1850 (illustration); (add.info.: Society. The love tree. Seduction between men and women in the 19th century. Imagery, Epinal (France), ca 1850.); © Archives Charmet.

Background imageAllegoric Collection: Soldier, look at this enemy! Worse than Boche. Fight it! 1917 (illustration)

Soldier, look at this enemy! Worse than Boche. Fight it! 1917 (illustration)
7415700 Soldier, look at this enemy! Worse than Boche. Fight it! 1917 (illustration); Private Collection; (add.info.: The enemy mosquito)

Background imageAllegoric Collection: Allegorical Picture Of Excesses Said To Have Been Committed By The Huguenots

Allegorical Picture Of Excesses Said To Have Been Committed By The Huguenots
UIG5420527 Allegorical Picture Of Excesses Said To Have Been Committed By The Huguenots. The Tame Lion Represents A France Reduced By The Heretics And Their Practices

Background imageAllegoric Collection: An allegorical figure representing Astronomy

An allegorical figure representing Astronomy
5309981 An allegorical figure representing Astronomy; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an allegorical figure representing Astronomy shown holding an armillary sphere)

Background imageAllegoric Collection: Dictionary of weather vanes. Satire of the various governments in France from 1790 to 1815

Dictionary of weather vanes. Satire of the various governments in France from 1790 to 1815, 1815 (engraving)
8672354 Dictionary of weather vanes. Satire of the various governments in France from 1790 to 1815, 1815 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAllegoric Collection: Christian's fight with Appolyon. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print

Christian's fight with Appolyon. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print
2603551 Christian's fight with Appolyon. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print.; (add.info)

Background imageAllegoric Collection: Christian relieved of his burden. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print

Christian relieved of his burden. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print
2603526 Christian relieved of his burden. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print.; (add.info)

Background imageAllegoric Collection: Giant Grim and Feeble-Mind. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print

Giant Grim and Feeble-Mind. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print
2603513 Giant Grim and Feeble-Mind. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print.; (add.info.: Illustration from the theological fiction 'The Pilgrim's Progress' by)

Background imageAllegoric Collection: Charity, c.1590 (oil on wood)

Charity, c.1590 (oil on wood)
XOS5882001 Charity, c.1590 (oil on wood) by Bloemaert, Abraham (1566-1651); 87x100 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info)

Background imageAllegoric Collection: Muse (engraving)

Muse (engraving)
8629333 Muse (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Muse. Illustration for The History of the Irish Nation by M F Cusack (J G Murdoch)

Background imageAllegoric Collection: Scenes from The Pilgrim's Progress (engraving)

Scenes from The Pilgrim's Progress (engraving)
8635377 Scenes from The Pilgrim's Progress (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes from The Pilgrim's Progress)

Background imageAllegoric Collection: Evolution of Uncle Sam (colour litho)

Evolution of Uncle Sam (colour litho)
8656453 Evolution of Uncle Sam (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Evolution of Uncle Sam. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Background imageAllegoric Collection: Wasted Effort (colour litho)

Wasted Effort (colour litho)
8673243 Wasted Effort (colour litho) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wasted Effort)

Background imageAllegoric Collection: Las Vegas cigar box label (chromolitho)

Las Vegas cigar box label (chromolitho)
8677610 Las Vegas cigar box label (chromolitho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Las Vegas cigar box label.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection.

Background imageAllegoric Collection: Statue, the Aurora of Italian Independence by Innocenzo Fraccaro (engraving)

Statue, the Aurora of Italian Independence by Innocenzo Fraccaro (engraving)
8677126 Statue, the Aurora of Italian Independence by Innocenzo Fraccaro (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue)

Background imageAllegoric Collection: P: a soldier (Praeliator) - The Alphabet of Death, c.1856 (engraving)

P: a soldier (Praeliator) - The Alphabet of Death, c.1856 (engraving)
DUV4221994 P: a soldier (Praeliator) - The Alphabet of Death, c.1856 (engraving); 8x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Drawing by H)



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"Exploring the Depths of Allegory: From Sculptures to Paintings, a Journey through Symbolism" Delve into the world of allegory as we embark on a visual journey that transcends time and mediums. Starting with Vera Mukhina's iconic sculpture "Worker and Kolkhoz Woman, " we witness the power of unity and collective strength captured in black and white. Moving forward, we encounter an enchanting masterpiece from 1649, "Allegory of Music. " This oil on canvas painting transports us to a realm where melodies come alive, evoking emotions beyond words. The allure continues with "The Temptation of Saint Anthony, " an exquisite portrayal in oil on canvas. Here, temptation takes shape as various symbolic figures dance around the saint, testing his faith and resilience. Intriguingly contrasting this is "Mars, surrounded by the Arts and Sciences conquers Ignorance. " Painted in 1605, this captivating artwork showcases Mars triumphing over ignorance with knowledge as his weapon. A powerful reminder that enlightenment can overcome darkness. Our exploration then leads us to La Sagrada Familia's Statue of St Luke depicted as a bull—a symbol rich in meaning within religious iconography. Its presence amidst Gaudi's architectural marvel adds another layer to its allegorical significance. Eugenio Lucas Velazquez invites us into his enigmatic world through "Allegoric Capricho" from 1852—an intricate piece that challenges our perception while leaving room for interpretation. Venturing further back in time, we discover ancient symbolism within Virgil's epic poem Aeneid—specifically referencing the mythical river Acheron—a profound allegorical representation dating back to the 4th century BC. Dante Alighieri accompanies us next on our quest for allegorical understanding through his Divine Comedy. In its fifth canto of Purgatory, Dante engages in thought-provoking conversations, shedding light on the complexities of human nature.