Symbolic Collection (page 11)

THE CHASE 1904
THE CHASE ! A symbolic depicting of the immense enthusiasm for motor racing at this period when cars were still a novelty

1213 / King John & Pope
King John offers his crown, symbolic of the kingdom, to the Papal Legate. He receives it back as a papal fief, promising to pay tribute

Scottish Masons Process
A procession of Saint Jamess Masonic Lodge, Tarbolton, Ayrshire (Scotland); note the symbolic objects carried by the leaders

Hindu Creation Myth
Symbolic depiction of the Hindu (Brahman) CREATION myth

The Annunciation
THE ANNUNCIATION: the angel carrying a lily, symbolic flower of the Annunciation, tells the Virgin Mary that Jesus will be her son

Capture of Capri
Murat, appointed king of Italy by Napoleon, signifies his authority by taking the isle of Capri, off Naples, from the English. The action has more symbolic than military value. Date: 17 October 1808

Day & Night
Night and Day allegorised

Sibly Frontispiece
Symbolic frontispiece to Siblys book

Symbol of Asia / Europe
A symbolic representation of trade between Asia and Europe

Emblem of the Sun Fire Office, insurance company
The emblem of the Sun Fire Office, an insurance company established in the early 18th century

Gunpowder Plot, watched by the eye of God
The Gunpowder Plot -- an allegorical representation of God witnessing the plotters carrying out their dastardly plans

German alchemist at work
An allegorical portrait of a German alchemist at work, with various symbolic items -- Sun and Moon, Flowers and Furnace, and a lion swallowing a serpent

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