False Image Postcards 1968

Eleanor Dube created this image with simple lines on a postcard-sized sheet. A figure is depicted wearing armor that seems almost ceremonial, holding a spherical object and a rectangular block. This iconography echoes the classical motif of the knight, but deviates interestingly. The knight is not depicted in battle but appears to be holding symbolic items— perhaps an orb representing earthly power and a book symbolizing knowledge or law. This recalls similar images found across illuminated manuscripts and early Renaissance paintings. Consider how such figures have evolved. The knight, once a symbol of strength and divine right, is shown here in a reflective or contemplative pose. This shift reflects a transition in cultural values, from valuing physical prowess to intellectual or spiritual insight. The dreamlike quality evokes a sense of introspection, engaging us on a subconscious level. Dube invites us to delve into our own collective memories.