Melencolia Collection

Melancholia

Man meditating in front of a mirror, c.1640. Creator: Master of the Annunciation to the Shepherds (active 1620-1660)
Man meditating in front of a mirror, c.1640. Found in the collection of the Fondazione De Vito

Victorian satirical cartoon, Depression hiding behind a smiling mask
Vintage engraving of a Victorian satire on Depression hiding behind a smiling mask, 19th Century. Tis hard to smile, when all the while, You feel a load of care; Tis hard to laugh at idle chaff

Victorian satirical cartoon, Masking Depression with Humor
Vintage engraving of a Victorian satire on Masking Depression with Humor, 19th Century. The merry Fool, in motley at the Fair, May hide in jest and laughter, his despair

La Fontaines Fables - Arbitrator Almoner and Hermit
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Arbitrator, Almoner and Hermit

Melencolia by Albrecht Durer
From " Le Meraviglie Delle Arti" Vol. 2 (1882): Melencolia by Albrecht Durer

Melencolia Municipality
Vintage engraving by Albrech Durer, showing Melencolia, 1514Vintage engraving by Albrech Durer, showing Saint Eustace, c.1501

Melencolia I, 1514 (engraving)
5863235 Melencolia I, 1514 (engraving) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 23.8x18.6 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Melencolia I by Albrecht Durer (1471-1528) on of his 3 master engravings completed
5615762 Melencolia I by Albrecht DAorer (1471-1528) on of his 3 master engravings completed in 1514. by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); Private Collection; (add.info)

Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa von Nettesheim (1486-1535) title page engraving from
5615720 Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa von Nettesheim (1486-1535) title page engraving from De occulta philosophia libri tres published in 1533

Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa, from "True Portraits
5668950 Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa, from A" True PortraitsA...A" by AndreThevet, published in 1584 (engraving) by Thevet

Melencolia I, 1514 (engraving)
877246 Melencolia I, 1514 (engraving) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 23.8x18.7 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; German, out of copyright

Melencolia I, 1514 (engraving)
877245 Melencolia I, 1514 (engraving) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 24.1x18.6 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; German, out of copyright

Rime of the Ancient Mariner Other was a softer voice
Vintage engraving of a scene from the Rime of the Ancient Mariner, by Coleridge. The other was a softer voice. Herbert Cole, 1900

Meditation (Malinconia), c. 1618. Creator: Fetti, Domenico (1588 / 90-1623)
Meditation (Malinconia), c. 1618. Found in the collection of Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Melencholia, ca. 1645-1646. Creator: Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione
Melencholia, ca. 1645-1646

Melencolia I, 1514. Creator: Dürer, Albrecht (1471-1528)
Melencolia I, 1514. Found in the Collection of Musei Civici, Pavia

The Melancholy, 1532. Found in the collection of Musee d Unterlinden, Colmar

Charles Dickens Sketches by Boz Destitute Man
Vintage engraving from Charles Dickens Sketches by Boz. Looks that he had long forgotten were fixed upon him once more; voices long since hushed in death sounded in his ears like the music of village

Dickenss Dombey and Son - The bereaved father
Vintage engraving of a scene from Charles Dickens Dombey and Son. All this time, the bereaved father has not been seen even by his attendant, for he sits in a corner of his own dark room

BURTON: TITLE PAGE, 1621. Title page of the first edition of The Anatomy of Melancholy by Robert Burton, 1621

DÜRER: MELANCOLIA I, 1514. Mealancolia I. Line engraving, 1514, by Albrecht Dürer
DÜRER: MELANCOLIA I, 1514. Mealancolia I. Line engraving, 1514, by Albrecht Dürer

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"Melencolia: Unmasking the Hidden Depths of Depression" In the depths of Victorian society, a satirical cartoon emerged, depicting a haunting reality. Behind the smiling masks and jovial facade lay an undeniable truth - melancholia. This cleverly crafted artwork shed light on the struggles that were often concealed beneath layers of humor. Drawing inspiration from La Fontaine's Fables, one particular image stood out - "Arbitrator Almoner and Hermit. " It captured the essence perfectly, showcasing how depression could be both judge and recluse in our lives. Albrecht Durer's masterpiece, "Melencolia I, " further delved into this enigmatic concept. Completed in 1514 through intricate engraving techniques, it revealed a world where sorrow coexisted with creativity. Durer's work became synonymous with Melencolia as he explored its complexities through his art. Even beyond visual representations, Melencolia found its way into literature. Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa von Nettesheim's title page engraving from "True Portraits" depicted another facet of this multifaceted emotion. As we delve deeper into history, we encounter Melencolia Municipality - a place where melancholy thrived within every corner. The very name evoked a sense of somber reflection and introspection. Through these various expressions across time and mediums, Melencolia continues to captivate us today. It reminds us that behind every smile may lie hidden battles fought by individuals silently struggling with their own demons. Let us not forget Albrecht Durer's powerful message in his iconic engraving - that even amidst darkness and despair, there is beauty to be found. In embracing our vulnerabilities rather than masking them with false cheerfulness or distractions, we can begin to understand the true nature of melancholy and find solace within ourselves.