1. de Beaufort
Iconography
Group Assignment 1 100 points
Please refer to the digital image provided for this assignment and nothing else.
Please find the following details in the picture:
1. Woman with fruit on her head.
2. Man embracing an Owl
3. A couple inside of a giant clam-shell
4. Two people standing on their hands encased in flower petals
5. Man eating giant Strawberry
6. Man holding giant fish
7. Man with egg balanced on his head
8. Man in glass tube with coin on his mouth
In small groups please discuss the 8 picture elements listed above and their possible symbolic or
allegorical meaning. For each item describe what you think may be a plausible explanation. Please write
at least two sentences for each item.
In a final paragraph of at least 6-8 sentences, put all the pieces together and describe how the narrative
functions in a totality. What is the message or moral of the allegory? WHAT ON EARTH IS THE
MEANING OF THIS PIECE!!!! How do the figures relate to larger themes or ideas that they may
represent? There is no wrong answer, but your explanation must be plausible and show a sufficient
amount of inquiry and explication.
Please do not look the image up. Obvious cheating in this regard will be penalized!
If you are already familiar with the image please notify me in advance.
Please hand in one copy for the entire group with all names listed.
Although there will probably only be one typist, you must all make contributions. It is highly advisable to
obtain respective e-mails so that the assignment can be proof-read by all group members.
Poor grades are not a reflection of the typists contribution, since you all must approve your assignment
before handing it in.
Objectives:
Demonstrate understanding of the use of symbols and allegory in iconographic images.
Demonstrate understanding of historical context and its relationship to form.
Demonstrate understanding of theme.