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Freemasons' symbols, from architectural instruments to cosmic symbols, with an eye looking downward. Etching, 1788.
- Date
- 1788
- Reference
- 27184i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
A numbered key to the significance of each object is given in Jachin and Boaz (op. cit.), p. v-vi. For the instruments and objects, see the list of subjects below
Publication/Creation
1788
Physical description
1 print : etching ; platemark 17.1 x 10.5 cm
Lettering
Vide, aude, tace. 5776.
Lettering note
The legend engraved as "Vide, aude, tace" means 'See, dare, be silent'. it is a variant of "Vide, audi, tace", meaning 'See, hear, be silent' (also used in the form "audi, vide, tace")
Reference
Wellcome Library no. 27184i
Type/Technique
Languages
- Latin
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores