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Symbolic Narratives

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Step into a realm where imagery transcends the visible, inviting you to unravel stories woven through symbol and form. This collection captures moments rich with hidden meaning, blending timeless motifs and contemporary visions to evoke emotion and contemplation. Each piece whispers a narrative that unfolds uniquely with each gaze, transforming your space into a dynamic dialogue between art and observer. Ideal for those who cherish depth and mystery, these works celebrate the power of symbolism to inspire, provoke, and connect across time and imagination.

What show have you got, little man (1908)

The lion becomes the king of beasts (1900)

The personification of the city of Amsterdam enthroned (1741)

Golden Thread From The Flower Book

The Jester (1996)

Huldigung für Kaiserin Maria Theresia (1769)

La Peinture (1890)

Welcome! And let us hope you will be a real happy new year (1895)

In the court of public opinion (1903)

An Allegory of Summer with Messengers of Love

Putti als allegorie van de vier jaargetijden

Disappointment (1899)

Sculptur

Allegory of Painting (1765)

A misunderstanding (1901)

Wars Of The Roses - Edward Iv, Henry Vi, St George With Allegory

Die Akademie mit ihren Attributen zu Füßen Minervas (1750)

Truth Coming Out of Her Well to Shame Mankind (1896)

Tethered (1908)

A dangerous brew (1904)

The free silver jabberwock (1896)

An Allegory of Minerva, Fame, History and Faith Overcoming Ignorance and Time (circa 1727)

The spider and the three silly flies (1900)

The song of the Sirens (1904)

Pour la France (ca 1918)

An eruption of Mount Teddy (1906)

Allegorische voorstelling met drie vrouwen in een tuin (1894)

Traveller'S Joy From The Flower Book

Honorary Sport Of Emperor Maximilian The 1St

The Ship of Fortune (1633)

He lived too soon (1899)

Frieze of Allegorical Figures (after 1770)

She ‘s all right (1893)

Proud of her boys (1898)

In the Chinese labyrinth (1901)

De que mal morira (Of what ill will he die) (1796-1797)

Allegory of Music (1764)

Troy Triptych - Study Of Fame Overthrowing Fortune

Fire (ca. 1740)

Triumph Of Virtue

St. Michael of Belgium (1914)

The Fox Visiting the Heron

The Garden of Eden with the Fall of Man (c. 1615)

Safe in dangerous waters (1903)

L’Amour à l’affût

Ontwerp voor de decoratie Kunsten en Wetenschappen op de Noordermarkt (1795)

Allegory of the Arts (1742)

Allegory (1807-1849)

Allegorie des Goldenen Zeitalters (1750-1755)

The American Samson (1905)

De Tijd bijt in een antiek beeld, titelblad

Knight, Death and the Devil (1513)

Cupid

The monitors and the Merrimac (1912)

Putti met de attributen van de rechtvaardigheid

The History of Human CiviIIzation – architecture, sculpture and painting (1885)

Allegorie auf die Erziehung eines Kavaliers (1750-1755)

The hag and the fiend in partnership (1912)

Blessures D’amour (1897)

Allegorie auf eine Preisverteilung an der Wiener Akademie unter Wenzel Anton Fürst von Kaunitz-Rietberg (1790)

Plague take it! Why doesn’t it stay down when I hit it (1911)

Allegory On The Death Of The Dauphin (1765)

Spring (C. 1480)

Poetry and Poets

Such a business! (1912)

Glorifikation Kaiser Josephs II. (before 1777)

Allegorie auf eine fürstliche Vermählung (1785-1786)

The Union of Earth and Water

Triumphal Arch of Philip IV of Spain

Allegory of Spring (1882-1888)

Allegorische voorstelling

Allegory Of Time

Horatius

Ontwerp voor een plafondschildering met Diana en Endymion (1726)

Justitia and Pax

Les Amours de Marie (1915)

The Eastern Kilkennies – may the knot hold (1904)

Allegory Of Fortune

The Art of Painting

Allegory of the Farewell of William III from Amalia van Solms following the transfer of Regency to the States General (1661)