Divination Collection (page 5)

Fortune-teller, 1895. Artist: Vrubel, Mikhail Alexandrovich (1856-1910)
Fortune-teller, 1895. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Elijah, 1926. Artist: Frederic Shields
Elijah, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 1: The Birth of Christianity, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake, published by the Waverley Book Club (London, 1926)

Romulus consulting the Augury, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Romulus consulting the Augury, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

St John in Patmos, 1903. Artist: Hans von Kulmbach
St John in Patmos, 1903. Plate taken from The Burlington Magazine, number VII, volume III (September/October 1903)

Tom and Jerry, catching Kate and Sue on the fly, having their fortunes told, 19th century. Kate and Sue having their fortunes read in the cards (Cartomancy) by an old woman

Joseph Interpreting Pharaohs Dream, early 20th century. Artist: Margaret Dovaston
Joseph Interpreting Pharaohs Dream, early 20th century. Modern depiction of a story from the Bible, showing Joseph with the Egyptian pharaoh

The Necromancer, ca 1775. Artist: Le Prince, Jean-Baptiste (1734-1781)
The Necromancer, ca 1775. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Landscape with a Scene of Enchantment, ca 1590. Artist: Fiammingo, Paolo (c. 1540-1596)
Landscape with a Scene of Enchantment, ca 1590. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Good Luck, 1595. Artist: Caravaggio, Michelangelo (1571-1610)
Good Luck, 1595. Found in the collection of the Musei Capitolini, Rome

Merry Company with Fortune Teller, 1631. Artist: Valentin de Boullogne (1591-1632)
Merry Company with Fortune Teller, 1631. Found in the collection of the Liechtenstein Museum

Occultist, c19th century

Nostradamus, 16th century French physician and astrologer, 1725. Portrait of Nostradamus or Michel de Nostredame (1503-1556) who wrote a series of famous but vague prophecies

Synopsis of the diviners arts, 1617-1619. Chiromancy, prophecy, mnemonics, physiognomy, pyramidology, geomancy, astrology, the seven sources of human knowledge. From Utriusque cosmi

Clay model of a sheeps liver, Old Babylonian, c1900-1600 BC. Probably from Sippar, southern Iraq
Clay model of a sheeps liver, Old Babylonian, about 1900-1600 BC. Probably from Sippar, southern Iraq. The Babylonians believed that the world was controlled by gods

Chinese dish showing a divination scene, 17th century
Chinese dish showing sages with the ying-yang symbol, used for divination, 17th century

Etruscan bronze of an augur watching the flight of birds, 6th century BC
An Etruscan bronze of an augur watching the flight of birds for divination, 6th century BC

Chiromancy, 1617-1619. Title page of a chapter on chiromancy from Robert Fludds Utriusque cosmi...historia, showing the lines of the hand. (Oppenheim, 1617-1619)

Daniel interpreting the writing on the wall at the feast of Belshazzar, king of Babylon. The writing read Mene Mene Tekel Upharsin (You are weighed in the scales and found wanting)

Joseph interpreting Pharaohs dream, 1493. One of 12 Hebrew Patriarchs, Joseph interpreted the dream as meaning there would be seven fat years and seven lean years

A visit to a fortune teller, early 19th century. Artist: Isaac Robert Cruikshank
A visit to a fortune teller, early 19th century. Kate and Sue having their fortunes read in the cards (Cartomancy) by an old woman

Spartans asking the Oracle at Delphi whether to make war against Athens, c431 BC (1910). The Priestess of the temple of Apollo at Delphi was the most famous Ancient Greek oracle

Consulting the Delphic Oracle, 19th century. Known as Pythia, or Sybil, the Priestess of the temple of Apollo at Delphi was the most famous Ancient Greek oracle

ifa bowl, Nigerian, 1800-1878
Ifa bowl. Shallow dish held aloft by seated female figure. Applied blue, white, yellow and red pigments. Carved from a single piece of wood

Early Representation Of The Divining Rod, Showing A Figure With A Diving Rod Above Ground Searching For Water, Coal Or Gold And The Miners Below Ground Toiling To Find Coal

Caravaggio (1573-1610). Italian painter. The Fortune Teller. 1596-1597. Oil on canvas. Museum of Louvre. Paris. France

The Fortune Teller (oil on panel)
XIR108512 The Fortune Teller (oil on panel) by Leyden, Lucas van (c.1494-1533); 24x30.5 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Native Doctor - Sierra Leone. Checking a diagnosis by the means of the placement of a set of small stones of seeds

Professors T Child dowsing for Water, Pemfega, Portugal
Professors T Child of Ipswich dowsing for water in a vineyard, Pemfega, Portugal.. In 1902 twelve residents of Flowton (a small village near Ipswich)

At fortune tellers house. Engraving. Colored
At fortune tellers house. Engraving by Walla. L Illustration, 1885. Colored

Fortune Telling Birds
A fortune-teller in the streets of London uses Indian birds who are, it seems, gifted with occult powers of divination Date: 1890s

Water Divining - A Book of Practical Instruction by S. N. Pike MBE. Date: 1945

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Dog Golden Retriever dressed as a fortune teller with crystal ball & tarot cards Date:

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Dog Golden Retriever dressed as a fortune teller with crystal ball & tarot cards Date:

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Dog Golden Retriever dressed as a fortune teller with crystal ball & tarot cards Date:

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Dog Golden Retriever dressed as a fortune teller with crystal ball & tarot cards Date:

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Dog Golden Retriever dressed as a fortune teller with crystal ball & tarot cards Date:

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Dog Golden Retriever dressed as a fortune teller with crystal ball & tarot cards Date:

Gypsy fortune telling, Travels through Turkey 1862. By Rev. Henry J. Van Lennep, 1815 - 1889. Van Lennep served as a missionary in Smyrna (Izmir) from 1840-1844

The Empress Josephine reveals the prophesy made to her by Marie Anne Adelaide Le
XJF323073 The Empress Josephine reveals the prophesy made to her by Marie Anne Adelaide Le Normand at the time of her divorce from Napoleon I in 1809, 1821 (litho) by Ribault

The Conjunction of the Planets, from The Celestial Atlas, or Harmony of the Universe
XCF306021 The Conjunction of the Planets, from The Celestial Atlas, or Harmony of the Universe (Atlas Coelestis Harmonia Macrocosmica), published by Joannes Janssonius

Palmistry (woodcut) (b / w photo)
XJF130601 Palmistry (woodcut) (b/w photo) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Palm Reading (woodcut) (b / w photo)
XJF130600 Palm Reading (woodcut) (b/w photo) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Pacha seeks the answer from the Hand of Fatma
Mazagan, Morocco - Divination - 10577971 Date: circa 1910s

The Witches Sabbath. Engraving after David Teniers the Younger (1610-1690)

The Devil, in form of a flying goat, carrying a witch to the Sabbath. From Francesco Maria Guazzo Compendium Maleficarum Milan 1608. Woodcut

Saul and the Witch of Endor Bible I Samuel 28. Saul tries to communicate with the dead Samuel through the Witch of Endor. She brings Samuel out of the earth (Necromancy)

The Magic Mirror revealing its secrets: from 18th century cabalistic / alchemical manuscript
The Magic Mirror revealing its secrets: from 18th century cabalistic/alchemical manuscript La Tres Sainte Trinosophie

Daniel, one of the four great Hebrew prophets, interpreting the writing on the wall at Belshazzar king of Babylons feast, Mene Mene Tekel Upharsin (You are weighed in the scales and found wanting)

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"Unveiling the Mysteries: A Journey into the World of Divination" Step into a realm where secrets are unraveled and destinies foretold. In this captivating artwork titled "Fortune-telling, " painted by Konstantin Yegorovich Makovsky in 1884, we embark on a mesmerizing exploration of divination. Our first stop takes us to ancient Greece, where we encounter "The Pyhthoness. " With her enigmatic gaze and ethereal presence, she channels the wisdom of Apollo himself, revealing glimpses of what lies ahead. Next, we find ourselves in the enchanting world of gypsies and crystal balls. As they peer into these mystical spheres, their eyes reflect centuries-old knowledge passed down through generations. The swirling mists within hold secrets waiting to be unveiled. But beware. For not all that is revealed is benevolent. The devil lurks within tarot cards from Haute-Savoie in France, Europe. These haunting images depict both temptation and sacrifice as they guide seekers through life's intricate web. Journeying further back in time, we encounter an Egyptian Fortune Teller. Adorned with symbols and adorned with ancient wisdom, she taps into cosmic forces to decipher the threads woven by fate itself. Intrigue surrounds "The Crystal Ball, " its polished surface reflecting visions yet unseen. Within its depths lie answers sought by those who dare to seek guidance beyond mortal realms. As night falls upon Haute-Savoie once again, tarot cards reveal a chilling tableau - "The devil" alongside "the hanged man. " Here duality reigns supreme as choices made can lead either towards enlightenment or darkness. Venturing even deeper into history's tapestry brings us face-to-face with an early representation of the Divining Rod. Above ground stands a figure searching for water or precious resources while miners below toil tirelessly for coal or gold – a testament to humanity's eternal quest for knowledge.