Proverb Collection

Old English Proverbs and Sayings by Pauline Baynes
A staggering 149 sayings illustrated on one page by Pauline Baynes, all played out by a huge cast of medieval characters

Japan - Geisha - See no evil, Hear no evil, speak no evil
Japan - Three Geisha girls - miming the phrase See no evil, Hear no evil, speak no evil. Date: circa 1904

Netherlandish Proverbs illustrated in a village landscape
CH11386 Netherlandish Proverbs illustrated in a village landscape by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Proof of the Pudding is in the Eating
" From " Proverbs", a series of postcards. " 1904

Whatever I do, I do not Repent, I Keep Pissing against the Moon, c1558-1560. Artist: Pieter Bruegel the Elder
Whatever I do, I do not Repent, I Keep Pissing against the Moon, 1558-1560. One from a series depicting twelve proverbs. From the Museum Mayer van der Berg, Antwerp, Belgium

Silhouette, Sending Coals to Newcastle
Sending Coals to Newcastle -- silhouette showing a mining landscape and three men carrying sacks of coal up a slope

The Proverbs, 1939. Artist: Tom Chadwick
The Proverbs, 1939. From The Studio Volume 119. [The Studio Ltd, London & New York, 1940]

The Bull in the China Shop Date: 1891

Every bird sings according to his beak (engraving)
3631194 Every bird sings according to his beak (engraving) by Leighton, John (1822-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Every bird sings according to his beak)

Where theres a will, theres a way: short man standing on a pile of books to kiss a much taller woman (colour litho)
5999970 Where theres a will, theres a way: short man standing on a pile of books to kiss a much taller woman (colour litho) by English School

Silhouette, As Mad As A Hatter (or March Hare)
As Mad As A Hatter (or March Hare) -- silhouette based on illustrations to Alice in Wonderland, showing the Mad Hatter and March Hare sitting at the tea table

Silhouette, Hope Springs Eternal in the Human Breast
Hope Springs Eternal in the Human Breast -- silhouette showing a shipwrecked man standing on a raft, waving to a ship on the horizon

Silhouette, Enough to Make a Saint Swear
Enough to Make a Saint Swear -- silhouette showing a monk annoyed to see that a cat has knocked over a jug of milk and is lapping it all up

Omnia Vincit Amor, 1599. Creator: Agostino Carracci
Omnia Vincit Amor, 1599

Silhouette, To Have a Finger in the Pie
To Have a Finger in the Pie -- silhouette of a man in a tall hat (probably a chef) tasting a pie

Man with horse, c1490. Creator: Unknown
Man with horse, c1490. From Proverbes en rimes, a collection of rhyming proverbs. This one possibly illustrates the saying: Don't look a gift horse in the mouth

Les Fricoteurs Politiques, 13 June 1850. Creator: Honore Daumier
Les Fricoteurs Politiques, 13 June 1850. (La France.) - Hum!...hum!...ca me fait l'effet d'etre une assez mauvaise cuisine!'

Jeunesse d'Alcibiade, 1842. Creator: Honore Daumier
Jeunesse d'Alcibiade, 1842. The Youth of Alcibiades. Ce dandy rutilant aureole de fleurs, Si cranement galbe dans sa prestance riche, Voulant faire un beau jour la queue a ses blaguers

Landscape with Ruins, 1650-1682. Creator: Jacob van Ruisdael
Landscape with Ruins, 1650-1682

Eider Ducks, 1894. Creator: Bruno Liljefors
Eider Ducks, 1894

Still Life with Chickens and Eggs, 1640-1660. Creator: Giovanni Battista Recco
Still Life with Chickens and Eggs, 1640-1660

The Patricides, Each According to Their Own Nature, 1869. Creator: David Joseph Bles
The Patricides, Each According to Their Own Nature, 1869. Alternative title: As the Old Sing, Twitter the Young

Railway station, Grosse Ile, Mich. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: William H. Jackson
Railway station, Grosse Ile, Mich. between 1900 and 1910

Railway station, Grosse Ile, Mich. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: William H. Jackson
Railway station, Grosse Ile, Mich. between 1900 and 1910

Landscape with a Rainstorm Threatening, 1825-1829. Creator: Barend Cornelis Koekkoek
Landscape with a Rainstorm Threatening, 1825-1829

Removing the Rocks in the Head, c.1550-c.1600. Creator: Unknown
Removing the Rocks in the Head, c.1550-c.1600

Landscape with a Thunderstorm Brewing, 1850. Creator: Willem Roelofs
Landscape with a Thunderstorm Brewing, 1850

Farmstead, 1890-1900. Creator: Johann Eduard Karsen
Farmstead, 1890-1900

Watercourse with Sail Barges, 1885-1912. Creator: Johann Eduard Karsen
Watercourse with Sail Barges, 1885-1912

To each his own, 1810-1852. Creator: Louis Henri de Fontenay
To each his own, 1810-1852

Landscape with an old oak, c.1639-c.1641. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
Landscape with an old oak, c.1639-c.1641

Every one his fancy, 1670-1675. Creator: Godfried Schalcken
Every one his fancy, 1670-1675

Hunt, Seth, Mr. swimming, between 1931 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Hunt, Seth, Mr. swimming, between 1931 and 1942

If the Blind Lead the Blind Both shall Fall into the Ditch, End of 16th cen. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

It is too Late to Fill in the Well After the Calf has Drowned, End of 16th cen. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

Who Knows why Geese Walk Barefoot?, End of 16th cen. Creator: Brueghel, Pieter, the Younger (1564-1638)
Who Knows why Geese Walk Barefoot?, End of 16th cen. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

I Mourn because the World is so Untrustworthy, End of 16th cen. Creator: Brueghel, Pieter, the Younger (1564-1638)
I Mourn because the World is so Untrustworthy, End of 16th cen. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

A Flemish Proverb, End of 16th cen. Creator: Brueghel, Pieter, the Younger (1564-1638)
A Flemish Proverb, End of 16th cen. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

The Blindfolding of Cupid, after 1797. Creator: George Romney
The Blindfolding of Cupid, after 1797

The empty quiver, c1775. Creator: Pierre Antoine Baudouin
The empty quiver, c1775

Pigs, 1941-1942. Creator: Chaim Soutine
Pigs, 1941-1942

Downfall, plate twelve from A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger
Downfall, plate twelve from A Life, 1884

Downfall, from A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger
Downfall, from A Life, 1884

Downfall, plate twelve from A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger
Downfall, plate twelve from A Life, 1884

Reindeer herd, between c1900 and 1927. Creator: Lomen Brothers
Reindeer herd, between c1900 and 1927

TATA truck in India, 2019. Creator: Unknown
TATA truck in India, 2019

Man walking under a ladder (colour litho)
3096316 Man walking under a ladder (colour litho) by Sarg, Tony (1880-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man walking under a ladder. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

HGC Marsh Lambert - Popular proverb. Half a loaf is better than no bread'. Date: circa 1918

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"Exploring the World of Proverbs: From Old English to Netherlandish, Japan to Silhouettes" Discover the timeless wisdom encapsulated in proverbs through captivating illustrations. In "Old English Proverbs and Sayings" by Pauline Baynes, embark on a journey back in time as you unravel the profound teachings passed down through generations. Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Netherlandish Proverbs illustrated in a village landscape. Each scene tells a story, offering insights into human nature and societal norms that still resonate today. Travel to Japan and witness the iconic Geisha embodying the famous proverb "See no evil, Hear no evil, speak no evil. " Admire their gracefulness as they remind us of the importance of mindfulness and purity in our actions. Step into Tom Chadwick's masterpiece "The Proverbs, 1939, " where each stroke captures both humor and truth. Delve into these visual representations that bring proverbs to life with wit and creativity. Marvel at Pieter Bruegel the Elder's intriguing artwork titled "Whatever I do, I do not Repent, I Keep Pissing against the Moon. " Reflect on its enigmatic message about persistence or futility—perhaps an invitation for self-reflection. Witness how even silhouettes can convey powerful messages; observe a figure sending coals to Newcastle symbolizing redundancy or irony. Or witness a short man standing on books to reach his goals—a testament that where there's a will, there's always a way. Experience whimsy with silhouettes portraying characters as mad as hatters or march hares—an amusing reminder that sometimes madness holds its own kind of brilliance. Feel hope spring eternal within your breast when gazing upon another silhouette capturing this sentiment perfectly. Let it inspire you during challenging times when optimism seems scarce but is essential for progress.