The Mysteries that Here Are Shown, Are Only to a Mason Known

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The central design of this Masonic painting is King Solomon with a temple to his left. Many of the Masonic ceremonies centre on the biblical story of the building of Solomon’s Temple. In the background is a group of Freemasons. The painting is based on an engraving of the same name by William Tringham, dating from 1755. Elements of the design were also reproduced on Masonic membership certificates, ceramic bowls and tankards.

Museum of Freemasonry

London

Title

The Mysteries that Here Are Shown, Are Only to a Mason Known

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 28.8 x W 23.8 cm

Accession number

M2010.1198

Acquisition method

presented by Worshipful Brother G. A. Turnbull to the United Grand Lodge of England, 1974

Work type

Painting

Inscription description

None

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