Allergoric Collection

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

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

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

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

Self portrait of Jacob Jordaens
5854980 Self portrait of Jacob Jordaens; (add.info.: Self portrait of Jacob Jordaens (1594-1678), painter of history, conversation and allegorical paintings

The Tree Of Battles. Allegorical Figures Representing The Discord Existing Between Social Classes
UIG5420242 The Tree Of Battles. Allegorical Figures Representing The Discord Existing Between Social Classes. After A 15Th Century Manuscript

An allegorical frontispiece depicting the Learning, Reason and Art, 18th century
5308737 An allegorical frontispiece depicting the Learning, Reason and Art, 18th century; (add.info.: An allegorical frontispiece depicting the Learning, Reason and Art)

Brumidi's allegorical painting, 1891
1575017 Brumidi's allegorical painting, 1891; (add.info.: Brumidi's allegorical painting, in dome of U.S. Capitol.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Nova Orbis Tabula in Lucem Edita
1578205 Nova Orbis Tabula in Lucem Edita; (add.info.: Nova Orbis Tabula in Lucem Edita by Frederik de wit (1630-1706). The map represents the two hemispheres

Summer, 1897 (metal and w/c on vellum)
GLS314116 Summer, 1897 (metal and w/c on vellum) by Macdonald, Margaret (1865-1933); Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow, Scotland; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

Spring, 1897 (metal and w/c on vellum)
GLS314115 Spring, 1897 (metal and w/c on vellum) by Macdonald, Frances (1874-1921); Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow, Scotland; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

Tapestry depicting Prudence arriving at the Court of Divine Wisdom, from Brussels, 1520-30 (wool and silk)
GLS314136 Tapestry depicting Prudence arriving at the Court of Divine Wisdom, from Brussels, 1520-30 (wool and silk) by Flemish School, (16th century); 180x318 cm; Art Gallery and Museum

Tapestry, Triumph of Death over Chastity with the Three Fates, made in Brussels, Belgium
3576210 Tapestry, Triumph of Death over Chastity with the Three Fates, made in Brussels, Belgium, early 16th century (wool & silk) by Belgian School

An Allegory of Repentance (oil on canvas)
GLS2949 An Allegory of Repentance (oil on canvas) by Italian School; 158.7x203.8 cm; Stirling Maxwell Collection, Pollok House, Glasgow, Scotland; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

Work, 1852-65 (oil on canvas) (see also 198054 and 324488)
3927271 Work, 1852-65 (oil on canvas) (see also 198054 and 324488) by Brown, Ford Madox (1821-93); 137x197.3 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Work, 1852-65 (oil on canvas) (see also 3927271 and 198054)
MAN324488 Work, 1852-65 (oil on canvas) (see also 3927271 and 198054) by Brown, Ford Madox (1821-93); 137x197.3 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Work: Workman with Carnation in his Mouth, 1852-65 (oil on canvas) (see also 198054 & 100701)
MAN63030 Work: Workman with Carnation in his Mouth, 1852-65 (oil on canvas) (see also 198054 & 100701) by Brown, Ford Madox (1821-93); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Navvies laying a drain)

Allegory of Justice, c. 1430 (wood intarsia)
862848 Allegory of Justice, c.1430 (wood intarsia) by Mattia di Giovanni, or Mattia di Nanni (1403-33) ; Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Fame (oil on canvas)
868041 Fame (oil on canvas) by Varotari, Alessandro (Il Padovanino) (1588-1648); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Charity (oil on canvas)
1108983 Charity (oil on canvas) by Carracci, Ludovico (1555-1619); Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: by Ludovico Carracci); Photo © Stefano Baldini

Sarcophagus front portraying the four seasons (marble)
2562004 Sarcophagus front portraying the four seasons (marble) by Roman, (3rd century AD); Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Hall of Triumphs)

Allegorical figure (oil on canvas)
868042 Allegorical figure (oil on canvas) by Varotari, Alessandro (Il Padovanino) (1588-1648); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; Photo © Stefano Baldini

The Triumph of Christianity, in the Room of Constantine, Raphael Rooms, c. 1585 (fresco)
SBL426308 The Triumph of Christianity, in the Room of Constantine, Raphael Rooms, c.1585 (fresco) by Laureti, Tommaso (c.1530-1602); Vatican Museums and Galleries

The Virgin Inspiring the Arts (oil on canvas)
490076 The Virgin Inspiring the Arts (oil on canvas) by Hove, Edmond Theodor van (1853-1913); 174.8x236 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Detail of Portrait of the Villers family, 1790 (oil on canvas)
490068 Detail of Portrait of the Villers family, 1790 (oil on canvas) by Duvivier, Bernard (1762-1837); Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; (add.info.: See also 490066)

Hearing (oil on panel)
471227 Hearing (oil on panel) by Coques, Gonzales (1614-84); 18x15 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; (add.info)

Allegorical figure of the Synagogue, from the Legend of St. Ursula, 1482 (oil on panel)
489938 Allegorical figure of the Synagogue, from the Legend of St. Ursula, 1482 (oil on panel) by Master of the Legend of St

Touch (oil on panel)
471230 Touch (oil on panel) by Coques, Gonzales (1614-84); 18x15 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; (add.info.: A man sharpens a pen)

Detail of Death and the Miser, c. 1515-21 (oil on panel)
489944 Detail of Death and the Miser, c.1515-21 (oil on panel) by Provoost, Jan (c.1465-1529); Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; (add.info.: Exterior panels of a triptych)

Allegorical figure of the Church, from the Legend of St. Ursula, 1482 (oil on panel)
489937 Allegorical figure of the Church, from the Legend of St. Ursula, 1482 (oil on panel) by Master of the Legend of St

Detail of Legenda, from Historia - Tempus - Legenda, 1897 (oil on panel)
490073 Detail of Legenda, from Historia - Tempus - Legenda, 1897 (oil on panel) by Hove, Edmond Theodor van (1853-1913); Groeningemuseum, Bruges

Detail of Historia, from Historia - Tempus - Legenda, 1897 (oil on panel)
490072 Detail of Historia, from Historia - Tempus - Legenda, 1897 (oil on panel) by Hove, Edmond Theodor van (1853-1913); Groeningemuseum, Bruges

Detail of Mars, surrounded by the Arts and Sciences, conquers Ignorance, 1605 (oil on canvas)
490015 Detail of Mars, surrounded by the Arts and Sciences, conquers Ignorance, 1605 (oil on canvas) by Claeissins or Claeissens, Anthuenis (Antoon) (1536-1613); Groeningemuseum, Bruges

Allegory of the Silversmith's Trade (oil on canvas)
490148 Allegory of the Silversmith's Trade (oil on canvas) by Visch, Mathias de (1702-65); 143x153 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Detail of Death and the Miser, c. 1515-21 (oil on panel)
489943 Detail of Death and the Miser, c.1515-21 (oil on panel) by Provoost, Jan (c.1465-1529); Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; (add.info.: Exterior panels of a triptych)

Allegory of the Court of Justice of Gedele in Ghent, c. 1627-28 (oil on canvas)
LAF470994 Allegory of the Court of Justice of Gedele in Ghent, c.1627-28 (oil on canvas) by Rombouts, Theodor (1597-1637); 435x382 cm; Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent

Smell (oil on panel)
471228 Smell (oil on panel) by Coques, Gonzales (1614-84); 18x15 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; (add.info.: A man smells a rolled and dried tobacco leaf (?)

Greedy and Lazy, Moderate and Industrious (oil on canvas)
471339 Greedy and Lazy, Moderate and Industrious (oil on canvas) by Verlat, Charles (1824-90); 80x130 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Death and the Miser, c. 1515-21 (oil on panel)
489941 Death and the Miser, c.1515-21 (oil on panel) by Provoost, Jan (c.1465-1529); Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; (add.info.: Exterior panels of a triptych)

Allegory of the Five Senses, 1632 (oil on canvas)
LAF470871 Allegory of the Five Senses, 1632 (oil on canvas) by Rombouts, Theodor (1597-1637); 207x288 cm; Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Illustration for Everyman, The Morality Play (engraving)
5197771 Illustration for Everyman, The Morality Play (engraving) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Everyman)

The Virgin Mary with her classmates showing needlework samplers to their teacher
IND423084 The Virgin Mary with her classmates showing needlework samplers to their teacher, detail from the Altarpiece of the Virgin and St

Allegorical portrait of Henri IV, first quarter of 17th century (engraving)
488566 Allegorical portrait of Henri IV, first quarter of 17th century (engraving) by Gaultier, Leonard (1561-1641); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Detail from Allegorical portrait of Jahangir (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874379 Detail from Allegorical portrait of Jahangir (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Ali Khan, Ghulam (fl.1815); 27.7 x18 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: Nur-ud-din Mohammad Salim)

Knight, Death, and the Devil, 1513 (engraving)
4071439 Knight, Death, and the Devil, 1513 (engraving) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 24.6x18.8 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: The Christian knight)

Le petit Sou - Journal de Defense Sociale, 1900 (lithography)
397470 Le petit Sou - Journal de Defense Sociale, 1900 (lithography) by Steinlen, Theophile Alexandre (1859-1923); JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Marianne, grasping a worker with a pickaxe)

The Eighth Key of Basil Valentine, from Von dem grossen Stein Uhralten by Basil Valentine, Strasbourg, 1651 (engraving)
535609 The Eighth Key of Basil Valentine, from Von dem grossen Stein Uhralten by Basil Valentine, Strasbourg, 1651 (engraving) by Merian

Choleric, from Exercices d Imagination de Differens Characteres et Formes Humaines, engraved by R
CHT237298 Choleric, from Exercices d Imagination de Differens Characteres et Formes Humaines, engraved by R. Brichet, published in Augsbourg, 1783-84 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Goez

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"Exploring the Allergoric: A Journey through Symbolism and Artistic Expression" Immerse yourself in the world of allegory with these captivating artworks. The Allegory of Music, painted in 1649, takes us on a melodic journey as we witness the power of music to transcend boundaries. In Mars, surrounded by the Arts and Sciences, conquering Ignorance (1605), we witness knowledge triumphing over ignorance through the embodiment of Mars. Transport yourself to a vibrant summer day with Summer (1897), where metal and watercolor on vellum create a vivid depiction of nature's beauty. Spring (1897) captures the essence of rebirth and renewal through delicate brushstrokes on vellum. Marvel at Tapestry depicting Prudence arriving at the Court of Divine Wisdom from Brussels (1520-30). This wool and silk masterpiece tells a tale of wisdom guiding our choices. Meanwhile, Triumph of Death over Chastity with the Three Fates tapestry transports us to early 16th century Belgium, reminding us that death spares no one. An Allegory of Repentance invites introspection as we contemplate redemption portrayed on canvas. Work (1852-65) showcases labor's significance in society while highlighting its challenges and rewards. Delve into intricate wood intarsia with Allegory of Justice (c. 1430), where justice is personified through meticulous craftsmanship. These works invite you to unravel their hidden meanings, provoking contemplation about life's complexities and universal truths. Let your imagination soar as you explore this allergoric realm.