Concepts Collection (page 9)

GOD THE COMMANDER
God writes ten commandments, for the instruction of his chosen people, graving them in stone. When hes done, Moses will present them to the assembled public. Date: BCE

DANCING CHERUBS
A ring of bright cherubs dance in honour of Marriage. Date: early 20th century

CONCEPT : SUCCESS
Success! Bouquets of flowers are thrown on stage and a dove is let loose for a popular actress. Date: 1879

AN OFFENSIVE PHOTO
When Russian dancer Tamara Swirskaya is photographed on the steps of the Loggetta del Sansovino, Venezia, there are protests against the desecration of a sacred site Date: 1920

MEDEA REJUVENATING
Medea, at her husband Jasons request, rejuvenates his father Aeson, giving him a young mans body but permitting him to retain his memories of being old

ANGELS WITH FOUR WINGS
In the Holy of Holies of Solomons Temple the Ark of the Covenant is protected by eight angels each equipped with two pairs of wings (could they be biplanes ?)

WHEN TRUTH EMERGES
Truth dwells at the bottom of a well - but when she emerges, the population panics

JESUS AND ANGELS
Scenes from Jesuss life, with angels applauding from start to finish

SACRED HEARTS 18C
The Sacred Heart of Mary has a dagger stuck in it, symbolising her sorrows; that of Jesus displays a wound, and is encircled by his crown of thorns Date: 18th century

THE REAL PRESENCE
To settle the question whether he is really present in the sacrament of bread (his body) and wine (his blood) Jesus appears to Pope Gregorius I and tells him yes, he is, Date: 6th century

CHURCH AND EMPIRE
Church and Empire are depicted as equal partners, under the aegis of Saint Peter (in other words, the Pope has the last word...) Date: 9th century

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
Two knights dispute whether the Immaculate Conception is true or not, and decide it with a joust : needless to say, the believer is the winner... Date: 16th century

THE SAINTS gathered in the presence of God

THE THREE MORAL GRACES
THE THREE GRACES There is no Grace without Decency, and there is no Decency without a Veil Date: 18th century

THE HEAVENS (KRAUS)
Six angels take our Earth up into the Heavens, where God the Father and his son Jesus sit on the North Pole and the Spirit flutters above, while angels dance and sing for joy Date: 1694

NUN & CHORUS-GIRL NUN & CHORUS-GIRL
The NUN and the CHORUS-GIRL are both welcome in Heaven Date: 1866

MARY TO THE RESCUE
When axe and bucket have failed and the fire brigade havent turned up, the owner of a blazing house implores the aid of the Virgin Mary, who kindly offers her help Date: circa 1850

QUARLES / INFANCY
INFANCY. An illustration of the verse Cold like the moon, are these thy infant days.. An new candle symbolizes a new life span along with a cradle and moon

JOY ON EARTH IS TEMPOARY
An illustration of the verse This changing world no lasting joys can give... The figure of Time rocks the earth displacing representations of Wealth and Love

EGYPTIAN CREATION
An Egyptian view of Creation - Geb, the Earth-God, lies on the ground with his sister NUT the sky-goddess arched above him; between them hovers the air- god, who is not involved

CONCEPTS / LIFE
The Egyptian ram-god Khnum is the creator of life, which he forms from clay on his potters wheel, while Thoth measures the span of the persons life

CHASTITY ALLEGORISED
CHASTITY PERSONIFIED A chaste girl walks through the wicked world, shy but confident, while the unchaste (dark-skinned) shrink away, and other girls admire her Date: circa 1850

PURITAN GIRLS DANCING
Puritan girls caught dancing Date: circa 1650

POLISH SHORT SKIRT
A Polish girl takes refuge in a Warsaw church when an indignant crowd attack her because her skirt is too short for decency Date: 1929

CHRISTMAS DANCERS
Dancers who dance on Christmas night are condemned to dance for the entire ensuing year Date: 1493

GOD CREATING
God creates... Date: YEAR ZERO

GOD & HIS ANGELS GOD & HIS ANGELS
God tells his angels his plan to send Jesus to Earth as a man : some angels disapprove and rebel, forming a breakaway settlement in Hell, whence they harass Gods creation

GOD AND HIS ANGELS
God tells his angels his plan to send Jesus to Earth as a man : some angels disapprove and rebel, forming a breakaway settlement in Hell, whence they harass Gods creation

OFFERING HEART TO GOD
Thus should the Pious Christian make an Offering of his Heart to God, as twere on a burning Altar of Sacrifice Date: 17th century

WHAT GOD & WOMEN WANT WHAT GOD & WOMEN WANT
What a woman wants, God wants - a wife persuades her husband that God would like her to have this expensive cashmere shawl Date: circa 1850

JUDGMENT DAY, PISA
At the Last Judgment, we shall rise from our graves to be judged according to our deeds, good and bad, and angels will direct us to Heaven or Hell, as the case may be

CONCEPT / JESUS / LESSON
A little white girl teaches an Asian woman about Jesus. Date: 1901

POINTING FINGERS 1933
Villagers suspect a girl of sin : Cast off by the husband she loved, Margaret stumbled past the prying eyes of the neighbours : they, too, believed the wicked lies Date: 1933

Old Father Time falls through the ice at the end of the old year Date: 1887

MILLENNIUM / CHERUB & TIME MILLENNIUM / CHERUB & TIME
Allegorical illustration of the new year (as a cherub) holding Father Times scythe. Date: 1887

MILLENNIUM PROPHECY
From 1901 to 2901 - A child leading a lion, and the wolf and lamb dwelling together, and the leopard and kid and the cow and bear Date: 1887

CONCEPTS / PHILOSOPHY / C15
Allegorical representation of Philosophy (the lady) accompanied by the writer and philosopher, Boece Date: 15th Century

CONCEPTS / DESTINY
The Spindle of Necessity, by which the Cosmos is regulated and which governs the lives of all of us : the three Parcae are shown with the Goddess Date: 1857

TRIUMPH OF VIRTUE
The triumph of virtue

Good and Evil Everywhere
Good, in the form of God, and evil, in the form of the Devil, are present the world over

SACRED HEART OF JESUS
THE SACRED HEART Mary and Joseph have a dramatic aerial vision of their sons heart, bleeding, flaming, wrapped in thorns but lighting up the heavens

ADORATION OF IDOLS (C10)
Medieval representation of the Adoration of Idols (after the book of Ezekiel, OT) Date: 10th Century

PAOLO & FRANCESCA PAOLO & FRANCESCA
Virgil and Dante contemplate Paolo and Francesca as they whirl by, condemned - like other adulterous lovers - to spend eternity in each others arms

FARINATA ROASTS
Virgil and Dante contemplate Farinata degli Uberti as he roasts for ever, expiating his wickedness on Earth

GOD THE FATHER CHRISTMAS
Father Christmas ? or God the Father ? Date: circa 1905

THE FIERY PIT
Virgil shows Dante what it is like to be subjected to the fiery pit for ever and ever and ever and ever and ever and ever and ever and ever and ever and ever and ever and

THE FIRES OF HELL
Virgil shows Dante that though Hell is hot enough already, flames are descending in a perpetual shower to make the damned more uncomfortable than ever

ANGELS AND ABRAHAM
Three angels tell Abraham that his wife Sara will have a son. Not all angels have wings or other identifying features, so any of us may - like Abraham - entertain angels unawares

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Concepts are the threads that weave together the tapestry of our understanding, guiding us through the broad and narrow paths of life. Just as there is a choice between heaven or hell, we navigate our spiritual journey with faith and conviction. The allegory of Plato's Cave reminds us to question our perceptions and seek enlightenment beyond mere shadows. In the vast political map of Africa, concepts of unity and diversity intertwine, shaping nations and identities. Mary of Seven Sorrows embodies resilience in times of anguish, offering solace to those who bear heavy burdens. HEAVEN beckons with its celestial promise, inspiring hope for eternal bliss. Roman God Janus stands at the crossroads between past and future, reminding us to reflect on lessons learned while embracing new beginnings. The Cabbala Tree of Life illuminates mystical realms where divine knowledge resides - a colossus connecting earthly existence with higher planes. Motor and sensory homunculi reveal how intricately our bodies are mapped out conceptually - every sensation meticulously orchestrated within ourselves. "Be yourself" whispers a golden foil message, urging authenticity amidst societal pressures. Mary's presence in Russian Iconography symbolizes devotion transcending borders - an embodiment of love that unites cultures under her protective gaze. Higgs boson conceptual artwork delves into the mysteries of particle physics - pushing boundaries in pursuit of fundamental truths. A mosaic depicting Roman memento mori serves as a poignant reminder that all things must pass; it urges contemplation on mortality's role in shaping our lives' meaning. In this world brimming with diverse concepts, let us embrace their power to shape perspectives and ignite curiosity within ourselves – for it is through concepts that we unravel life's enigmatic tapestry one thread at a time.