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'Cornucopia', Horn of Plenty11'Mater Dolorosa'30'Planimetria', 'Ichonografia' (Ripa)18'Pruina', winter weather12'en route', traveller under way184(farm) wagon, freight wagon, cart32(high) hill67(household) utensils and implements (BROOM)10(human) skeleton50(human) skull57(later life of) Balthasar, the 'African' (negro) king12(later life of) Caspar, the youthful 'European' king12(later life of) Melchior, the bearded 'Asian' king12(lovers) caressing each other26(lovers) kissing each other9(military) attack19(other forms of) needlework, e.g.: crocheting, knitting, embroidering16(personifications and symbolic representations of) Love; 'Amore (secondo Seneca)' (Ripa)14(personifications of) 'Vanitas', the vanity of human life; Fragilita humana, Fugacita delle grandezze della gloria mondana, Meditatione della morte, Opera vana, Piacere vano, Vana gloria, Vanita (Ripa)11(playing with) toys11(private) prayer; 'Oratione', 'Preghiere', 'Preghiere a Dio' (Ripa)16(public) prayer23(scenes from the life of) John the Baptist and Mary10(scenes from) specific works of literature (OVID, Metamorphoses)19(scenes from) specific works of literature (Reynard the Fox)12(story of) Apollo (Phoebus)13(story of) Cupid, Amor (Eros)22(story of) Darius, king of Persia12(story of) Diana (Artemis)9(story of) Hercules (Heracles)10(story of) Jupiter (Zeus)18(story of) Mercury (Hermes)11(story of) Minerva (Pallas, Athena)19(story of) Venus (Aphrodite)17(symbolic) representations ~ creation, cosmos, cosmogony, universe, and life (in the broadest sense)11Abstract Ideas and Concepts734Abstract, Non-representational Art757Abstractness, Insubstantiality732African negroes10Africans14Anna, mother of Mary; possible attributes: book, Christ-child, lily, Virgin Mary9Christ497Christ as adult171Christ suffering (with crown of thorns, head usually turned sidewards)16Christ ~ the Eucharist23Christ's arrest, trial, and torture13Christ's entombment (possibly by angels)11Christ-child (with attributes)110Classical Mythology and Ancient History58Composition712Corinthian order ~ architecture16Cruelty, Ferocity; 'Crudelta', 'Ferocita' (Ripa)12Death (as one of the Four Last Things)26Death as devilish being11Death as skeleton42Desire; 'Desiderio' (Ripa)16Despair; 'Disperatione' (Ripa)21Elisabeth, mother of John the Baptist; possible attributes: John the Baptist as child10Envy; 'Invidia' (Ripa) ~ personification of one of the Seven Deadly Sins10Europeans (FRENCHMEN)12Fantasy, Caprice; 'Capriccio' (Ripa)81Fear, Dread; 'Paura', 'Timidita o Timore', 'Timore' (Ripa)17Garden of Eden, paradise11Genesis from the creation to the expulsion from paradise, and later years of Adam and Eve14God the Father22Happiness, Felicity13Harmony, Regularity494Hell (as one of the Four Last Things)9History43Holy Family (alone), 'Trinitas terrestris'19Holy Ghost represented as a dove (in flames)20Imagination; 'Imaginatione' (Ripa)80Indecency, Impudence; 'Sfacciatigine' (Ripa)11John the Baptist; possible attributes: book, reed cross, baptismal cup, honeycomb, lamb, staff48Justice and Injustice18Licentiousness, Lasciviousness; 'Lascivia', 'Licenza' (Ripa)12Lust, Luxury, 'Luxuria'; 'Lussuria' (Ripa) ~ personification of one of the Deadly Sins13Madonna: i.e. Mary with the Christ-child59Maidenhood215Mary devotion9Mary sitting or enthroned, the Christ-child in front of her, standing in her lap (or in front of her bosom)15Memory; 'Memoria' (Ripa)11Menace, Intimidation; 'Minaccie' (Ripa)17Misery; 'Miseria mondana' (Ripa)11Mockery, Derision, Irreverence; 'Derisione', 'Dispreggio della Virtu' (Ripa)23Nature35Neoclassical28New Testament573November; 'Novembre' (Ripa)15Old Testament163Pain, Sorrow, Sadness; 'Dolore', 'Dolore di Zeusi' (Ripa)85Passion of Christ72Pilate showing Christ to the people, 'Ostentatio Christi', 'Ecce Homo' (John 19:4-6)9Pleasure, Enjoyment, Joy; 'Allegrezza', 'Allegrezza da le medaglie', 'Allegrezza, letitia e giubilo', 'Diletto', 'Piacere', 'Piacere honesto' (Ripa)11Poverty; 'Poverta', 'Poverta del doni', 'Poverta in uno ch'habbia bell'ingegno' (Ripa)31Pride; 'Superbia' (Ripa) ~ personification of one of the Seven Deadly Sins9Resurrection of Christ18Resurrection; 'Ressurrettione' (Ripa)21Romantic (modern European styles)52Sacrifice17Space15Temptation; 'Tentatione' (Ripa)22Town hall9Universal exhibition10Vice, Evil, Sin; 'Peccato' (Ripa)12Waiting, Watching20Youth, Adolescence, 'Iuventus'; 'Adolescenza', 'Gioventu' (Ripa)903abbey, monastery, convent ~ Roman Catholic church12accusation (in court)11acolyte, chorister, lector, ostiarius, etc. ~ functionaries in Roman Catholic church12activities of devil(s)23adolescent, young woman, maiden2,093adoration of the Christ-child by the shepherds; Mary and Joseph present14adoration of the Christ-child ~ Christ's birth18adoration of the kings: the Wise Men present their gifts to the Christ-child (gold, frankincense and myrrh)14adult Christ together with apostles, evangelists, saints, etc.72adult man1,236adult woman590agricultural implements17agricultural implements: pitchfork11agricultural implements: scythe18agricultural implements: spade13agriculture45aircraft, aeroplane11alcoholic drinks14altarcross, crucifix25altars (religious fixtures)21amorousness, desire20anatomy (non-medical)10anchorite, hermit27angels159angels singing, making music13animal traction, animal-drawn vehicle (carriage etc.)25animals340animals (+ claws, paws of an animal)29animals (+ lying animal)16animals (+ skull of an animal)15anonymous historical person portrayed174anonymous historical person portrayed alone106anonymous historical person portrayed alone - BB - woman91anonymous historical persons portrayed in a group, in a group-portrait11arch, archivolt ~ architecture30archbishop, bishop, etc. (Roman Catholic)23archer's weapons: arrow33archer's weapons: bow21archer's weapons: bow and arrow14architectural detail63architectural representations in general9architectural settings in paintings, sculptures, etc.59architecture36arm raised, with fingers spread out - AA - both arms or hands16armchair, seat68armour74art (+ copy, copying ~ work of art)790art collector12artificial light83artist (in general)12artist at work, in his workshop15artist in non-work situation12artist's model, sitter39ascetic life and practice28ass, donkey67automobile13autumn, fall, 'Autumnus'; 'Autunno' (Ripa)20avenue, boulevard, promenade, esplanade1bad weather10bagpipe, musette12balcony19banner, standard (as symbol of the state, etc.)20barn42bathing (movement in water)24bathing (movement in water) - AA - female human figure14battle, fighting in general28beach102beach (as place of recreation)56beard45beasts of prey, predatory animals (LIONESS)16beasts of prey, predatory animals: fox11beasts of prey, predatory animals: lion89beasts of prey, predatory animals: tiger12bed55bedding18bedroom26beggar28bench43binding ~ harvest13bird hunting13birds137blessing (either of things or persons), e.g. by anointing14blood14boat propelled by man or animal250bones (symbol of Death)20bonfire, fire-works10book13book - MM - book open18boulder, stone34bourgeoisie, middle class, citizens, burghers22bow (ornamental part of clothing)21boy (child between toddler and youth)254bracelet, wristlet14bread, loaf30bridge128bringing gifts; exchanging gifts9brooch, agraffe, clasp14brook72brothers (second degree family relationships)13brushes ~ implements of painter43bull34bullfight14bush, shrubs ~ forest170butcher, slaughterman12butcher, slaughterman (+ technical aspects ~ crafts, industries, agriculture)10bystanders at the foot of the cross, among whom Mary, Mary Magdalene and John the Evangelist; Mary may be shown swooning15canal16canals, waters (in city)33candle21candlestick18canon, proportions24card games13carousal, drinking-bout, orgy15carrying of the cross: Christ bearing the cross, alone or with the help of others (e.g. Simon the Cyrenian)17case furniture36casting weapons: spear14castle28cat46cattle driving, cattle driver24cave, grotto19celebration meal, feast, banquet13cereal, grain, corn (grass with grains, grown for food, e.g.: wheat, rice, rye, oats, maize, buckwheat, millet)26chairs (furniture forms)287chalice26chandelier, candelabrum11chariot, triumphal car12chest, bust36child695children (first degree family relationships)10children's games and plays21chimney13chimney-piece, mantelpiece12church (exterior)238church-window, e.g. rose-window32churchyard, cemetery15cigarette9circle (~ planimetry, geometry)20cithern, mandolin, guitar, balalaika9city-gate19city-view in general; 'veduta'101city-view, and landscape with man-made constructions497city-walls14civic architecture; edifices; dwellings440clarinet, bassoon, oboe, shawm11clock16closed window48clothes, costume51clouds521clown13coast61coat, cape29coats of arms, heraldry67coffee-pot10coffin10coin24collapsing building49collection, exhibition, show18colours, pigments, and paints: black11colours, pigments, and paints: white12column, pillar ~ architecture93comic strip, 'bande dessinee'21commander-in-chief, admiral11commander-in-chief, general, marshal110commercial fishery21composer16container made of plant material other than wood: basket137container of ceramics: jar, jug, pot, vase147container of glass: bottle, jar, vase92container of metal: bucket, can, canister, drum, tin, etc.80container of precious metal (+ metal)10container of stone: stone vase12containers19conversation, dialogue; conversation piece14corporal punishment in public13couch, sofa, settee21country-house - AA - civic architecture: inside29couple of lovers76cow117cradle, crib14criticizing and discussing art, art criticism11cross ~ instruments of the Passion50crowd, mob108crown (symbol of sovereignty)45crown of thorns ~ instruments of the Passion16crowning with laurel17crucifix ~ personal devotion32crutches10cultivated land34cup14cupids: 'amores', 'amoretti', 'putti'81curtains68cushion14dale, valley37dancing47darkness54daughter (first degree family relationships)66dawn9death of human being72death's head, skull (symbol of Death)37decorations (interior of the house)23defecation9descent from the cross: Christ is taken down from the cross, usually by Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathaea who are standing on the ladders (both arms of Christ detached)12desert15detached house in city18devastated, ruined place or city (~ warfare)22devil or demons attacking mortals13devil(s) and demons56devil(s) and demons: Satan21devil(s) appearing to mortals, trying to seduce them; temptation19devils in the form of (fabulous) animals9diadem, tiara18diseases20dish, plate, saucer67dish, plate, saucer (+ variant)16dock crane13dog251domestic animals, kept in the house36door28dragon15drapery, draped garment, 'Gewandgebung'39drawing9drawing, sketch2,897dream31dress, gown26drinking32drinking-vessels19drowning, shipwrecked person9drunkenness10dune coast20dunes (sea not visible); in the dunes15dusk, evening twilight21dying10ear-rings16ears of corn10easel38eating13eating and drinking16education15education, science and learning10electric lamp24elopement, running away11embracing each other, kissing34emperor16entry into Jerusalem: people spreading their clothes before Christ on the ass, and waving palm branches (Matthew 21:1-11, 21:14-16; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-40; John 12:12-19)9environmental destruction11environmental pollution14evening38executioner, hangman30exterior of industrial structures, factories24eyeglasses, spectacles32eyes35eyes closed17facade (of house or building)19factory in landscape23factory-building26faeces, excrement9family group, especially parents with their child(ren)17family, relationship, descent15fan14fantastic architecture, unrealistic architectural fantasies10fantastic plants, fabulous vegetation34farm (building)256farm or solitary house in landscape300farmers152farmers - AA - female farmer, farmer's wife125fashion9father (first degree family relationships)56female dancer61female dancer (+ types of art)31female saints64female sex; woman3,491fence, wall, paling87festivities28festivities (+ parade, pageant, cavalcade ~ festive activities)29fight between animals, e.g. a lion and a bear12fighting38fire (one of the four elements)29firearms: rifle48firmament, sky168fish; still life of fishes17fisherman107fishes76fishing net13flag, colours (as symbol of the state, etc.) (+ nation; national)19flagellation by soldiers, Christ usually tied to a column (Matthew 27:26; Mark 15:15; John 19:1)10flags (~ signalling)14flags flown from a mast30flat-building, apartment house55flight, running away; pursuing34flowers165flowers in a vase70flowers: lily21flowers: rose39flute, aulos, tibia9foliage, tendrils, branches ~ ornament - AA - stylized20foodstuffs; still life of foodstuffs38forest, wood220fortifications, military engineering14fortified city11fortress27founder of the Order of Friars Minor (Franciscans), Francis(cus) of Assisi; possible attributes: book, crucifix, lily, skull, stigmata13four-wheeled, animal-drawn vehicle, e.g.: cab, carriage, coach40fowl (cock, hen, chicken, etc.)30freight vessel79friends24from Pilate's palace to Golgotha: the procession to Calvary (Matthew 27:31-33; Mark 15:20-22; Luke 23:26-33; John 19:17)13front facade10frost, freezing weather23fruit32fruit (APPLE)17fruits18fruits (GRAPE)18fruits: apple18fruits: cherry9fruits: lemon17fugitives9full moon10game, hunted animals14garden58garden fountain10garland, wreath17gate, entrance20geographical names of countries, regions, mountains, rivers, etc. (names of cities and villages excepted) (BELGIUM)113geographical names of countries, regions, mountains, rivers, etc. (names of cities and villages excepted) (BRITTANY)9geographical names of countries, regions, mountains, rivers, etc. (names of cities and villages excepted) (CAMPINE)13geographical names of countries, regions, mountains, rivers, etc. (names of cities and villages excepted) (FLANDERS)16geographical names of countries, regions, mountains, rivers, etc. (names of cities and villages excepted) (FRANCE)119geographical names of countries, regions, mountains, rivers, etc. (names of cities and villages excepted) (GREAT BRITAIN)15geographical names of countries, regions, mountains, rivers, etc. (names of cities and villages excepted) (HOLLAND)36geographical names of countries, regions, mountains, rivers, etc. (names of cities and villages excepted) (ITALY)25geographical names of countries, regions, mountains, rivers, etc. (names of cities and villages excepted) (LYS)30geographical names of countries, regions, mountains, rivers, etc. (names of cities and villages excepted) (MEUSE)11geographical names of countries, regions, mountains, rivers, etc. (names of cities and villages excepted) (NETHERLANDS)17geographical names of countries, regions, mountains, rivers, etc. (names of cities and villages excepted) (NORTH AFRICA)11geographical names of countries, regions, mountains, rivers, etc. (names of cities and villages excepted) (SCHELDT)15geographical names of countries, regions, mountains, rivers, etc. (names of cities and villages excepted) (SEINE)12geographical names of countries, regions, mountains, rivers, etc. (names of cities and villages excepted) (SPAIN)15geographical names of countries, regions, mountains, rivers, etc. (names of cities and villages excepted) (SWITZERLAND)47geographical names of countries, regions, mountains, rivers, etc. (names of cities and villages excepted) (THAMES)12girl (child between toddler and youth)314giving drink1giving food13glass9glass industry14glass of wine19glass, rummer60globe13gloves, mittens, etc.15goat37gods ~ classical mythology140gold-thread embroidery20grand piano9grape17grave, tomb31grave, tomb and other grave-forms and grave-markers9groups of trees224gulf, bay13habit, frock10hacking and thrusting weapons (SABRE)64hacking and thrusting weapons: sword94hair11hand43hand-cart20hands folded13handwriting, writing as activity11hangings and drapery25harbour93harvest37hay-cock32hay-wagon11head (human)264head held in the hand(s), with elbows leaning on an elevation or on the knees11head of Christ with crown of thorns14head turned sideways11head turned to the left10head turned to the right15head-gear22head-gear (FEATHERED HAT)24head-gear (FLAT HEAD)63head-gear (FLOWER HAT)16head-gear (HEADSCARF)156head-gear (HOMBURG HAT)17head-gear: boater14head-gear: bowler hat37head-gear: cap143head-gear: hat128head-gear: top hat90head-gear: turban14healing of sick person11heating stove13hell and purgatory13helmet69helved weapons, polearms (for striking, hacking, thrusting) (BAYONET)21helved weapons, polearms (for striking, hacking, thrusting): lance53herd, flock41herding, herdsman, herdswoman, shepherd, shepherdess, cowherd, etc.94high priest ~ hierarchy of priests16historical events and situations (+ cartoon, satire, caricature of historical event)26historical person (CLEMENT XI)10historical person (EMILE CLAUS)17historical person (JAMES ENSOR)12historical person (LEOPOLD II)12historical person (MARTHE DENIS-MEURIER) - BB - woman13historical person (NEL DUERINCKX) - BB - woman19historical person (RIK WOUTERS)19historical person (ROMAIN ROLLAND)12historical person (TYTGAT, Edgard)21historical persons876historical persons (portraits and scenes from the life)25historical persons - BB - woman340hoofed animals (WILD BOAR)9hoofed animals: boar18hoofed animals: deer23hoofed animals: dromedary13horn, trumpet, cornet, trombone, tuba25horse351horse in motion80hotel room10hotel, hostelry, inn10hourglass9housing61human beings (legendary or not) of abnormal proportions, size, strength, etc.14human figure of ideal proportions, e.g. academic nude24human-shaped devil25hunter30hunting dogs30hunting, chase46hut, cabin, lodge32ice ~ freezing weather42ice ~ state of water19infant, baby ~ the ages of man56ink-well9inn, coffee-house, public house, etc.75inscription101insignia of bishop, e.g. mitre, crozier22insignia of the pope, e.g. tiara47instruments of torture, execution or punishment (WHIP)14interior of church69interior of the house225jar, jug (used as drinking-vessel)27journalist, reporter10king103king - BB - female ruler18kitchen13kneeling figure152kneeling figure - AA - female human figure107knight10ladder24laid table as still life16laid table: table-ware, table-decoration, etc.10lake49lamb23lamentation (~ burial rites)10lamentation over the dead Christ by his relatives and friends (Christ usually without crown of thorns)32lance ~ instruments of the Passion13land forces42landscape with ruins46landscape with tower or castle73landscapes522landscapes - HH - ideal landscapes48landscapes in the temperate zone687landscapes with waters, waterscapes, seascapes (in the temperate zone)607lane, alley20lantern60lantern (+ variant)13laughing1laundering13law and jurisprudence13lawyer, attorney at law15leading a horse by the reins; rider beside his horse19leaning backward - AA - female human figure11leaning figure41leaning forward56leaning forward - AA - female human figure68legs - AA - female human figure10letter, envelope14light489lightning, flash of lightning, thunderbolt10line (~ planimetry, geometry)23lips pressed together16liturgical vestments, canonicals56living-room, parlour, sitting-room12loin-cloth ~ particularities of crucifixion scenes33looking downwards53looking over the shoulder17looking sideways112looking upwards39lovers; courting, flirting36low hill country126lying figure167lying figure - AA - female human figure251lyre, cithara, psaltery25magistracy, judges14magnifying glass1maid ~ house personnel14making music; musician with instrument69male dancer20male infant13male sex; man2,865mammals280market50marriage, married couple, 'matrimonium'16mask41masquerade, masked ball21mathematics9meadow, pasture161meat; still life of meat13medals and other marks of military honour1medicine, medical science12merchant, salesman41merchant, salesman - BB - women engaged in trade and commerce38military parade, pageant1miracles of Christ ~ healing the sick15mirror17mis-shapen animals; monsters46mocking, insulting; teasing15monastic orders, monastic life ~ Roman Catholic church (DOMINICANS)10money22money-chest, treasure-chest, money-box9monk(s), friar(s)27monkeys, apes14monks and nuns10moon as celestial body66moonlight13morning9morphology of facial expression14mortification of the senses ~ ascetic life28mother (first degree family relationships)380mother and baby or young child318mother and child(ren), woman and child(ren) (family group)16mother-love308motherhood307mountains210mourning the dead31moustache40mouth slightly open11mouth wide open10movement in water79mud flat10mug, beaker, goblet16murderer14music23musical instruments; group of musical instruments12names of cities and villages (AMSTERDAM)14names of cities and villages (ANTWERP)11names of cities and villages (BRUGES)19names of cities and villages (BRUSSELS)42names of cities and villages (DILBEEK)12names of cities and villages (GHENT)142names of cities and villages (JERUSALEM)27names of cities and villages (LAETHEM-SAINT-MARTIN)29names of cities and villages (LONDON)22names of cities and villages (MAAIGEM)38names of cities and villages (OSTEND)44names of cities and villages (OUDENAARDE)12names of cities and villages (PARIS)40names of cities and villages (ROME)26names of historical buildings, sites, streets, etc. (BELFRY)9names of historical buildings, sites, streets, etc. (KOUTER)1names of historical buildings, sites, streets, etc. (SAINT NICOLAS CHURCH)16names of historical events and situations (FRENCH REVOLUTION)28names of historical events and situations (WORLD WAR I)24natural light233natural phenomena105neck-gear ~ clothing (SCARF)14neck-gear: collar17necklace35newspaper, news-sheet10night39nimbus, halo ~ radiance emanating from persons or things26nobility and patriciate; chivalry, knighthood17nursing, suckling11nymphs (in general); 'Ninfe in commune' (Ripa)15officer25oil-lamp15old man227old woman131one person praying14open door26open fire (in general)17open hearth, fire-place10open window39orchard10ornament ~ geometric motifs15ornament ~ straight lines (alternating and complementary angles)15ornament ~ straight lines (right angles only)12ornamental birds: peacock12ornamental fountain11ornaments, jewels43other birds: dove17other planimetric figures not meant or mentioned above22other sovereign (COUNT)37other sovereign (COUNTESS) - BB - female ruler9other sovereign (DUKE)15owls13ox20painter at work, in his studio11painter in non-work situation73palace10palace - AA - civic architecture: inside11palette38paper (writing material)13parasol, sunshade16parts of church exterior and annexes: chapel12parts of church exterior and annexes: portal15parts of church exterior and annexes: spire11parts of church exterior and annexes: tower23parts of church interior: aisle10parts of church interior: chapel20parts of ship's exterior: anchor17parts of ship's exterior: mast14passenger carriage27pastorals, Arcadian scenes49patient, sick person22people in church, walking, talking, etc.15period of adolescence10periodic celebrations, popular feasts12person stimulating the arts; art lover, connoisseur, maecenas, patron9personifications of Death; 'Morte' (Ripa)34photographer at work2photographs2photography, cinematography1physician, doctor24picture within picture113piece of sculpture, reproduction of a piece of sculpture50piece of sculpture, reproduction of a piece of sculpture (+ sculpture)32pier, quay, wharf125pig19pilgrim(s)10pipe ~ tobacco46plan ~ architecture19planimetry, geometry519plants (in general)57plants and herbs43plants and herbs (GRASS)83plants and herbs: reed18plants; vegetation78plants; vegetation (+ flowers, blossom, blossoming)30pleasure fair and circus15ploughing9pointing to the forehead with the index finger47police15political caricatures and satires28politician, e.g. party leader68politics10polygon (~ planimetry, geometry)31pond, pool60pool, puddle10pope46portrait of a writer62portrait, self-portrait of artist102portrait, self-portrait of graphic artist13portrait, self-portrait of painter157portrait, self-portrait of sculptor13postures and gestures of arms and hands17postures and gestures of arms and hands in relation to each other21postures and gestures of hand and fingers12potatoes9praying for the living and the dead ~ one of the (seven) spiritual Acts of Mercy20predatory birds: eagle18priest (Roman Catholic)35prince11prison, jail12prisoner with hands bound16private festivities, merry company9private soldier183prospect of city, town panorama, silhouette of city555prospect of village, silhouette of village203prostitution25protective weapons: shield20public life of Christ: from his baptism until the Passion109purse, money-bag23pylons, power lines13quill11radiance emanating from persons or things19railway, train10rain26ram11rape, violation10rays as nimbus18rays of natural light19reading45reaping, picking, mowing ~ harvest37rearing (horse in motion)15reflection (light in general)244revolution, revolt13ribbon, scroll, banderole ~ ornament11riding a horse, ass, or mule; rider, horseman206ring19river314river bank134road, path119rocks223rocky coast34rodents: rabbit13rood-screen, choir-screen; iconostasis10roof (of house or building)14rowing-boat, canoe, etc.86rugs (textiles)38ruin of a building ~ architecture50ruin of a dwelling, house, castle, etc.14rural housing, e.g. country-house, villa, cottage40rural life134saddling and bridling9sailing-ship, sailing-boat171saints200sarcophagus11satyr(s) (in general)14satyrs, fauns, Sileni18sceptre, staff (symbol of sovereignty)9scholar, philosopher24sculpture19sea131sea (MEDITERRANEAN SEA)17sea (NORTH SEA)26sea (seascape)249sea and coastal fishery42sea-wall25seaman32severe winters31shadow315shadow pictures (~ hand games)11sheaf10sheep75ships (in general)136shoes, sandals14shooting with bow and arrow, archery (~ games of skill)15shop, store28shop-window, show-window30shrubs327signs, symbols and motifs in funerary art10sitting figure651sitting figure - AA - female human figure1,154skull as symbol of 'Vanitas'20skyscraper62slaughtered ox or pig9sleeping in bed11sleeping in chair16sleeping on the ground28sleeping; unconsciousness59smoke66smoke-stack29snakes34snow69social contrast19social stratification, social groups21son (first degree family relationships)63sowing9specific types of crucified Christ (in non-narrative context)27spinning (manufacture of yarn)17spoon12spring landscape; landscape symbolizing spring (the four seasons of the year)14spring ~ human activities (the four seasons of the year)16spring, 'Ver'; 'Primavera' (Ripa)22spring, source of river or stream9square, place, circus, etc.36squatting, crouching figure16stadia of travel165staircase32stall, booth (~ market)45stall, stable44standard-bearer, flag-bearer19standing figure325standing figure - AA - female human figure412stars53statues, sculptures in garden17steamship, motorship47stereometry, solid geometry18stigmatization, stigmata9still life of miscellaneous objects47still life of plants, flowers and fruit30still life of related objects72storm20story of Abraham16story of Isaac11story of Noah9street91street (+ variant)11studio requisites ~ painter17summer, 'Aestas'; 'Estate' (Ripa)22sun as celestial body95sunbeams43sunlight120sunrise10sunset27supernatural light9symbolic representations, allegories and emblems ~ art; 'Arte' (Ripa)17symbols and personifications of Death41symbols of Death33symbols of hell (+ devil(s))13symbols, allegories of war; 'Guerra' (Ripa)12table253table-cloth63table-knife17table-ware25tales and fairy tales21tambourine9tankard12tears26temple, shrine ~ Greek religion15tent30textile fabric, cloth12the (five) senses10the (nude) human figure; 'Corpo humano' (Ripa)255the (nude) human figure; 'Corpo humano' (Ripa) - AA - female human figure1,304the Bible as a book23the Holy Ghost10the Seven Deadly Sins (personified)16the Temple (in general) ~ Jewish religion28the Virgin Mary241the ages of man12the apostle James the Great; possible attributes: book, pilgrim's cloak, hat, shell, staff, and wallet, scroll, sword - male saint as patron, protector, intercessor14the apostle John the Evangelist; possible attributes: book, cauldron, chalice with snake, eagle, palm, scroll29the apostle Jude Thaddaeus; possible attributes: book, club, halberd, scroll9the apostle Paul of Tarsus; possible attributes: book, scroll, sword11the apostle Peter, first bishop of Rome; possible attributes: book, cock, (upturned) cross, (triple) crozier, fish, key, scroll, ship, tiara28the audience ~ art performance35the ballet, ballet performance31the book Exodus: story of Moses and Aaron9the book of Tobit9the congregation16the cross ~ symbols of Christ20the cross(es) in the background10the crucifixion of Christ: Christ's death on the cross; Golgotha (Matthew 27:45-58; Mark 15:33-45; Luke 23:44-52; John 19:25-38)56the foster-father of Christ, Joseph of Nazareth, husband of Mary; possible attributes: flowering rod or wand, lily, carpenter's tools68the monk and hermit Jerome (Hieronymus); possible attributes: book, cardinal's hat, crucifix, hour-glass, lion, skull, stone12the mourning over the dead Christ36the penitent harlot Mary Magdalene; possible attributes: book (or scroll), crown, crown of thorns, crucifix, jar of ointment, mirror, musical instrument, palm-branch, rosary, scourge31the poor30the soldier; the soldier's life142the superscription: I(esus) N(azarenus) R(ex) I(udaeorum) ~ Christ's crucifixion22theatre, theatrical performance14thin (human type)30thin (human type) (+ variant)20threatening behaviour, challenging16throne9thunderstorm14tools, aids, implements ~ crafts and industries: hammer20tools, implements of painter25tools, implements of painter (+ variant)14torch20torso12torture33tortures of Christ10tot, toddler ~ the ages of man37towel14tower (of house or building)21travelling; tourism169trees1,237trees: palm-tree13triangle (~ planimetry, geometry)19trousers, breeches, etc. (BATHING SUIT)22trousers, breeches, etc. (BIKINI)14trousers, breeches, etc. (SWIMMING SHORTS)11two-wheeled, animal-drawn vehicle21umbrella18underground road, tunnel81urban housing368veil17village100village lane, alley14village street27violent death by beheading9violent death ~ maltreatment, torture11violent death, being killed; being mishandled and maltreated; seeking death15violin, fiddle17walking29walking, hiking (recreation)117walking-stick, staff, cane64wall-paper10wandering communities: gipsies10war20warfare; military affairs18washing and bathing18water (one of the four elements)523water course29water-birds: duck18water-birds: goose9water-birds: swan12wave76waving farewell ~ departure on a journey10weeping31well13wheelbarrow18whip9whore, prostitute27windmill52window83window shutters10window-seat15winds15wine ~ alcoholic drinks23winter landscape; landscape symbolizing winter (the four seasons of the year)30winter ~ human activities (the four seasons of the year)35winter, 'Hyems'; 'Inverno' (Ripa)82wooden container: barrel, cask46wooden shoes, clogs20working class, labourers62workshop, studio of the artist (in general)21workshop, studio ~ painter28workshop-interior30writer, poet, author70youth, young man, adolescent456