Creature Collection (#4)

A centaur
5311940 A centaur; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting a centaur, a mythological creature with the upper body of a human and the lower body and legs of a horse)

Woodblock engraving depicting a victim of the Spanish Inquisition being led to the stake wearing a San Benito
5308577 Woodblock engraving depicting a victim of the Spanish Inquisition being led to the stake wearing a San Benito, a linen overall painted with figures of demons and creatures from Hell

Starry globefish, Tetrodon lagocephalus 42, white-spotted puffer, Arothron hispidus 43, and sun fish, Mola mola 44
FLO5004836 Starry globefish, Tetrodon lagocephalus 42, white-spotted puffer, Arothron hispidus 43, and sun fish, Mola mola 44

Angler or monkfish, Lophius piscatorius 33, longnose batfish, Ogcocephalus vespertilio 34, and sargassumfish
FLO5004813 Angler or monkfish, Lophius piscatorius 33, longnose batfish, Ogcocephalus vespertilio 34, and sargassumfish, Histrio histrio 35

Barbel, Barbus bearded 153, tench, Tinca tinca 154, and Prussian carp or goldfish, Carassius auratus auratus 155
FLO5004799 Barbel, Barbus bearded 153, tench, Tinca tinca 154, and Prussian carp or goldfish, Carassius auratus auratus 155

Palmiferous doris sea slug, Doris palmifera. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder
FLO4681959 Palmiferous doris sea slug, Doris palmifera. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw

Pellucid medusa, Medusa pellucens. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder
FLO4683908 Pellucid medusa, Medusa pellucens. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw

An ascetic of a priest with a lantern and a dragon, Japanese, 19th century (ivory)
LMG144916 An ascetic of a priest with a lantern and a dragon, Japanese, 19th century (ivory); Leeds Museums and Galleries (Lotherton Hall) U.K.; © Leeds Museums and Galleries, UK

Illustration of Roland on horseback. from La legende de Croque-Mitaine
5306312 Illustration of Roland on horseback. from La legende de Croque-Mitaine. by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Universal History Archive/UIG

Christian passing the Valley of the Shadow of Death. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print
2603550 Christian passing the Valley of the Shadow of Death. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print.; (add.info)

A dog headed man, Cynocephali, conquers a Macedonian warrior, 1897 (engraving)
878610 A dog headed man, Cynocephali, conquers a Macedonian warrior, 1897 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: According to legend the soldier's weapons passed harmlessly through)

Lumpfish, Cyclopterus lumpus 48, sea snail, Liparis liparis 49, and Atlantic spiny lumpsucker, Eucotremus spinosus 51
FLO5004846 Lumpfish, Cyclopterus lumpus 48, sea snail, Liparis liparis 49, and Atlantic spiny lumpsucker, Eucotremus spinosus 51

Matted filefish, Acreichthys tomentosus 36, queen triggerfish, Balistes vetula 37, and white-banded triggerfish
FLO5004824 Matted filefish, Acreichthys tomentosus 36, queen triggerfish, Balistes vetula 37, and white-banded triggerfish, Rhinecanthus aculeatus 38

European sea squirt, Ascidiella aspersa. (Animal plant, Priapus polypus.) Copied from George Edwards Gleanings of
FLO4640547 European sea squirt, Ascidiella aspersa. (Animal plant, Priapus polypus.) Copied from George Edwards Gleanings of Natural History, 1758

At the aquarium #8
Tal Paz-Fridman

At the aquarium #5
Tal Paz-Fridman

At the aquarium #4
Tal Paz-Fridman

At the aquarium #3
Tal Paz-Fridman

Hello Ruby
Famous When Dead

Winter Eclipse
Taudalpoi

An Alien Invasion
Taudalpoi

Illustration of Knights at battle during a moonlit. evening
5306313 Illustration of Knights at battle during a moonlit. evening. by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Universal History Archive/UIG

Autumn, 1921 (watercolour, gouache and metallic gold paint, with arched top)
827408 Autumn, 1921 (watercolour, gouache and metallic gold paint, with arched top) by Dulac, Edmund (1882-1953); 35.5x28 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Autumn. Edmund Dulac (1882-1953)

From a 17th century German satirical pamphlet on bad women. An army of women appear to be confronting an army of
955331 From a 17th century German satirical pamphlet on bad women. An army of women appear to be confronting an army of monsters led by a devil like creature

The Chimera was, according to Greek mythology, a monstrous fire-breathing hybrid creature of Lycia in Asia Minor
3480607 The Chimera was, according to Greek mythology, a monstrous fire-breathing hybrid creature of Lycia in Asia Minor, 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: The Chimera was)

Caliban, the savage, deformed, sub-human creature enslaved by Prospero
538137 Caliban, the savage, deformed, sub-human creature enslaved by Prospero; (add.info.: Caliban, the savage, deformed, sub-human creature enslaved by Prospero. Act II Sc)

Spotted burrfish, Chilomycterus reticulatus 45, Porcupinefish, Diodon hystrix 46, birdbeak burrfish
FLO5004839 Spotted burrfish, Chilomycterus reticulatus 45, Porcupinefish, Diodon hystrix 46, birdbeak burrfish, Cyclichthys orbicularis 47

Ritual figure representing an echidna, New Guinea (stone)
BAL3648 Ritual figure representing an echidna, New Guinea (stone); Gallery 43, London, UK

Kraken or giant cuttlefish attacking a fishing boat off the coast of Angola
FLO4989199 Kraken or giant cuttlefish attacking a fishing boat off the coast of Angola. After a description by Pierre Denys de Montfort in his Natural History of the Mollusca

The Little Mermaid, "At the mere sight of the bright liquid they drew back in terror", 1911 (pencil)
1128041 The Little Mermaid, "At the mere sight of the bright liquid they drew back in terror", 1911 (pencil, pen & black ink & w/c with scratching out on paper) by Dulac

Owl of freedom
Ingo Menhard

Awakening III
Pawel Pacholec

Deer Ink Illustration 06
Rafal Kulik

Deer Ink Illustration 05
Rafal Kulik

Deer Ink Illustration 03
Rafal Kulik

Deer Ink Illustration 04
Rafal Kulik

Deer Ink Illustration 01
Rafal Kulik

Deer Ink Illustration 02
Rafal Kulik

I am not alone
jealousy

Winter Bear Forest
Stephen Wade

Watermelon Jellyfish
Stephen Wade

The Lazy Jungle Cat
Stephen Wade

The Cosy Autumn Cat
Stephen Wade

Harpy, griffin, satyr, giant, seahorse and Nereid
Mythical creatures: harpy, griffin, satyr, giant or Titan, seahorse and Nereid or Triton. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Christiane Henriette Dorothea Westermayr from Friedrich Johann

Centaur, chimera, Greek sphynx, Egyptian sphinx
Mythical creatures: centaur 1, chimera 2, Greek sphinx 3, Egyptian sphinx 4, gryllus 5 and siren 6. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Johann Christian Wilhelm Waitz from Friedrich Johann

Peacock Drawing Date: 1555

Monster in sewer
Nightmare monster crawls out of water in underground drainage system

Bactrian Camel Herd. Gobi Desert. Mongolia

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In the mystical land of Bhaktapur, Nepal, lies the Kopan Monastery, a sanctuary where the wheel of life (wheel of Samsara) spins endlessly. This ancient symbol represents the cycle of birth and death that all they are bound to. As we delve deeper into history, fossils from the Palaeozoic era emerge as remnants of long-extinct beings. Among them is an intriguing giant octopus captured in a 19th-century French engraving. Its tentacles reach out from time's depths, reminding us of the mysteries that lie beneath our feet. Speaking of enigmatic creatures, who can forget the legendary Loch Ness Monster? Its elusive presence has fascinated generations and sparked countless debates about its existence. The Lochness Monster remains an enigma shrouded in Scotland's misty waters. Religion too holds tales of extraordinary beings like Taweret from Egypt. This deity with a hippopotamus body and lioness head embodies protection during childbirth—a reminder that even mythical they can offer solace and guidance. Meanwhile, Sergey Solomko's Blue Bird (Bird Sirin) takes flight across Asia's skies with its enchanting song believed to bring joy and harmony to those who hear it. A symbol of hope amidst chaos, this creature reminds us to seek beauty even in troubled times. Stepping back into prehistoric times brings us face-to-face with Iguanodons—herbivorous dinosaurs whose massive size roamed Earth millions of years ago. These gentle giants remind us that not all ancient creatures were fearsome predators; some peacefully grazed on nature's bounty. Venturing deep below sea level reveals a heartwarming sight: a sperm whale family swimming together gracefully through ocean currents. Their bond exemplifies familial love within marine realms—an awe-inspiring testament to nature's wonders. And finally, let your imagination run wild as you gaze upon fantasy illustrations depicting marine reptiles.