Sometimes we stop to look at a painting of a still life, and we do not think anything like that behind every piece of fruit or flower is hiding a symbol.
Even animals and plants in general, combined with character, take on special meanings.
I thought I would mention the most common symbols used in art, this is only my analysis with accompanying images of works more or less famous, and helping with various texts of art that I own.
The pomegranate.
It is precisely due to this myth that in the Middle Ages, the pomegranate is depicted in the hands of the Child Jesus, signifies the rebirth of life .
If it is painted in the hands of the Madonna, alludes to virginity : This meaning seems to derive from the verses
"Your shoots are an orchard of pomegranates, with the most delicious fruits" that are read in the Song of Songs. The fruit is also linked to the myth of Persephone, abducted by Pluto, which leads into the realm of the dead: in fact it is said that Persephone eats the purple beans while he is in Hades, as in the desire to return to life, but in reality it is condemned.
can be found still lifes with dinner tables where the pomegranate signifies the prosperity , fertility and good fortune .
The Iconology of the Cavalier Cesare Ripa (XVI century) sees the allegory of the conversation with the pomegranate in his hand which is the 'union el' friendship, or the Concord always holding a pomegranate, a sign of good agreement .
Another example of the significance of concord as pomegranate, is provided by Durer depicting Emperor Maximilian I with the pomegranate in his hand: the skin contains numerous grains and wants indicate 'union of many under a single authority.
The language of symbols in art is, in my opinion a very fascinating subject, and I hope I have piqued the interest of those who want to read it.
Works shown:
Still life of Juan de Espinosa
The Madonna of the Pomegranate by Sandro Botticelli
Proserpine by Dante Gabriel Rossetti.
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