Masonic iconography

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Masonic iconography is the system of symbols, images, and allegorical motifs used in Freemasonry to convey its moral teachings, rituals, and esoteric philosophies.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf esoteric iconography
religious symbolism
symbolic system
visual language
associatedWith Masonic degrees
Masonic lodge rooms
Masonic ritual
Masonic tracing boards
developedIn early modern period
drawsFrom Renaissance esotericism
linked to: Hermeticism

biblical imagery
classical architecture
medieval stonemasons’ tools
hasMedium architectural decoration
jewelry and badges
lodge furnishings
printed engravings
ritual regalia
tracing boards
hasPurpose aid in moral instruction
convey moral teachings
encode esoteric philosophies
express ritual meanings
reinforce fraternal identity
hasSymbol Mosaic pavement
all-seeing eye
linked to: Eye of Providence

ashlars
beehive
blazing star
broken column
checkerboard pavement
hourglass
ladder of three, five, or seven steps
lambskin apron
letter G
level
moon
perfect ashlar
pillar Boaz
linked to: Boaz

pillar Jachin
linked to: Jachin

plumb rule
rough ashlar
seven stars
skull and crossbones
sprig of acacia
square and compasses
sun
trowel
relatedTo Western esoteric traditions
usedBy Freemasonry
linked to: Freemasons

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Boaz and Jachin usedIn Masonic iconography
subject linked to: pillars Boaz and Jachin
Square and Compasses relatedTo Masonic letter G
linked to: Masonic iconography
Square and Compasses relatedTo Masonic working tools
linked to: Masonic iconography
Letter G (Masonic symbol) appearsIn Masonic tracing boards
subject linked to: Letter G
linked to: Masonic iconography
Rough ashlar isUsedIn Masonic symbolism
linked to: Masonic iconography
Perfect ashlar associatedWith Masonic lodge symbolism
linked to: Masonic iconography