Aquatic Life Collection (#4)

Child Riding a Dolphin, 1738. Creator: Edme Bouchardon
Child Riding a Dolphin, 1738

Cetacean animal recently cast on the Kentish coast, near Whitstable, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Cetacean animal recently cast on the Kentish coast, near Whitstable, 1860. From "Illustrated London News", 1860

Shells and Marine Plants, 1809. Creator: Henricus Franciscus Wiertz
Shells and Marine Plants, 1809

Matsya Avatar of Vishnu, between c1700 and c1725 or later. Creator: Unknown
Matsya Avatar of Vishnu, between c1700 and c1725 or later

The town of Bathurst, New Brunswick - from a photograph by E. J. Russell, of Bathurst, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The town of Bathurst, New Brunswick - from a photograph by E. J. Russell, of Bathurst, 1860. The town is situated on the south side of the Bay Chaleur

A Dolphin (Shishumara) Attacks a Woman, Folio from a Yashodhara Charita (Life of Yashodhara), 1454. Creator: Unknown
A Dolphin (Shishumara) Attacks a Woman, Folio from a Yashodhara Charita (Life of Yashodhara), 1454

Symbolic Animals, Folio from a Samgrahanisutra (Book of Compilation), between 1575 and 1600. Creator: Unknown
Symbolic Animals, Folio from a Samgrahanisutra (Book of Compilation), between 1575 and 1600

The shellfisherman, 1904. Creator: Jan Toorop
The shellfisherman, 1904

A Hand Holding Prawns, between 1875 and 1900. Creator: Unknown
A Hand Holding Prawns, between 1875 and 1900

Danubius, 1586. Creator: Philip Galle
Danubius, 1586. From Sea and River Gods, pl. 9

God Creating the Birds and the Fish, c1600. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
God Creating the Birds and the Fish, c1600. From The Creation of the World

Indians Shooting Fish; The Fresh-water Turtle of the Amazons, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Indians Shooting Fish; The Fresh-water Turtle of the Amazons, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Saint James the Greater, 1589. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Saint James the Greater, 1589. From Christ, Twelve Apostles and Paul, pl. 3 of 14

Grapes, Flowers and Animals, 1665-1719. Creator: Isac Vromans
Grapes, Flowers and Animals, 1665-1719

Crayfishing. From A Home (26 watercolours), c19th century. Creator: Carl Larsson
Crayfishing. From A Home (26 watercolours), c19th century

Studies of the Virgin, Drapery, and the Hand of Saint John the Baptist Holding a Shell, c1628

Seaside Sketches - A Clam-bake, 1873. Creator: Unknown
Seaside Sketches - A Clam-bake, 1873. From periodical: Harper's Weekly, 23 August 1873

Turtle Shooting; The Fresh-water Turtle of the Amazons, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Turtle Shooting; The Fresh-water Turtle of the Amazons, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

A Modern Prince Genji at Chigogafuchi, Enoshima, 1864. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
A Modern Prince Genji at Chigogafuchi, Enoshima, 1864

A Sperm Whale Washed up on the Beach at Noordwijk, 28 December 1614, 1614-1626. Creator: Hans Saveryy
A Sperm Whale Washed up on the Beach at Noordwijk, 28 December 1614, 1614-1626

The Robber Crab (Birgus latro), 1857. Creator: Unknown
The Robber Crab (Birgus latro), 1857. Charles Darwin: The young are hatched and live for some time on the coast. At this period of existence we cannot suppose that cocoa- nuts form any part of their

Whale stranded at Winterton, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Whale stranded at Winterton, 1857. This fine specimen of the whale tribe was driven ashore at Winterton by the gales which visited the coast of Norfolk...When the whale found himself upon land he

Feast of the Gods in a Cave near the Sea Shore. Creator: Gerard Seghers
Feast of the Gods in a Cave near the Sea Shore, unknown date

Wolffish at the bottom of an aquarium, 1883. Creator: Willem Witsen
Wolffish at the bottom of an aquarium, 1883

Breakfast Piece with Oysters, 1729. Creator: Alexandre François Desportes
Breakfast Piece with Oysters, 1729

Seahorse, between c.1590 and c.1600. Creator: Unknown
Seahorse, between c.1590 and c.1600

Neptune on a Seahorse, between 1560 and 1620. Creator: Unknown
Neptune on a Seahorse, between 1560 and 1620

Still Life with Bottles and Oysters, c1700. Creator: Niccolino van Houbraken
Still Life with Bottles and Oysters, c1700

Pipefish (Syngnatus Acus), 1664-1693. Creator: Pieter Withoos
Pipefish (Syngnatus Acus), 1664-1693

Conch Shell, 1846. Creator: John O'Brien Inman
Conch Shell, 1846

Nereus, 1586. Creator: Philip Galle
Nereus, 1586. From Sea and River Gods, pl. 3

Dog with Turtle Shell, 200 B.C.-A.D. 500. Creator: Unknown
Dog with Turtle Shell, 200 B.C.-A.D. 500

Design for a carpet or ceiling painting, c.1938. Creator: Leo Gestel
Design for a carpet or ceiling painting, c.1938. Classical and maritime elements in an oval decorative edge, seahorses and angels

Tuna (Thunnus thynnus), shark (Carcharodon carcharias) and remora (Echeneidae), 1788. Creator: Jan Brandes
Tuna (Thunnus thynnus), shark (Carcharodon carcharias) and remora (Echeneidae), 1788. With inscriptions. Part of Jan Brandes sketchbook, dl. 2 (1808), p. 174

Still life, c.1644-c.1666. Creator: Jan Albertsz. Rotius
Still life, c.1644-c.1666

Cuttlefish and Gorita, 1785. Creator: Jan Brandes
Cuttlefish and Gorita, 1785. Sepia loligo'. Two colour drawings, and a sketch of an octopus-like creature. With inscriptions. Part of Jan Brandes sketchbook, dl. 1 (1808), p. 238

Baby Octopus, Mid-19th century. Creator: Ohara Mitsuhiro
Baby Octopus, Mid-19th century

Coastal profiles of the Canary Islands, and Fish, 1778. Creator: Jan Brandes
Coastal profiles of the Canary Islands, and Fish, 1778. The islands of Tenerife, Madera, Porto Santo and Bona Sesta. With inscription. Part of Jan Brandes sketchbook, dl. 2 (1808), p. 172-173

Mussel fishermen on Mar Piccolo near the fortifications of Taranto, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
Mussel fishermen on Mar Piccolo near the fortifications of Taranto, 1778. Drawing from the album Voyage to Italy, Sicily and Malta

Woman Eating, Known as ‘The Cat's Breakfast, c.1661-c.1664. Creator: Gabriel Metsu
Woman Eating, Known as The Cat's Breakfast, c.1661-c.1664

Whaling, 1742-1801. Creator: Anon
Whaling, 1742-1801. Il Baleno e remigato alla nave'. Rowing boats drive the whales towards the ship

Sea fishing, 1778-1779. Creator: Jan Brandes
Sea fishing, 1778-1779. Three fish

Sea fishing, 1778. Creator: Jan Brandes
Sea fishing, 1778. Garfish found inside another fish, flatfish, cuttlefish and flying fish

Sea birds and sea fish, 1778-1779. Creator: Jan Brandes
Sea birds and sea fish, 1778-1779. Including a blue shark and a dorade

Sign, both sides painted with Herring Boats, 1700-1799. Creator: Anon
Sign, both sides painted with Herring Boats, 1700-1799

Cartoon of Johan van de Sande, 1710-1720. Creator: Anon
Cartoon of Johan van de Sande, 1710-1720. Johan van de Sande was a judge of Van Oldenbarnevelt; Camel with baskets with orange apples on the back. On basket text... for the rights'

Still Life with a Gilt Cup, 1635. Creator: Willem Claesz Heda
Still Life with a Gilt Cup, 1635. In forty years, Willem Heda only ever painted still lifes. His paintings differ from the still lifes of his contemporaries: the colours are gentler

Still Life with a Haddock and Gurnard, 1640-1662. Creator: Jan Vonck
Still Life with a Haddock and Gurnard, 1640-1662

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Dive into the mesmerizing world of aquatic life, where beauty and mystery intertwine. 🌊✨ "The Charmer" by John William Waterhouse captures the enchantment of underwater creatures, their graceful movements captivating our imagination. JMW Turner's "Study of Fish: Two Tench, a Trout and a Perch" showcases the vibrant colors and intricate details that make these creatures so fascinating to observe. Winslow Homer's "The Gulf Stream" transports us to the vastness of the ocean, reminding us of its power and unpredictability. Pieter van der Heyden's "Patience (Patientia)" depicts an ethereal mermaid patiently waiting beneath the waves, embodying both tranquility and resilience. Ando Hiroshige takes us on a journey through Japan with his masterpiece "Mannen Bridge, Fukagawa, " showcasing how aquatic life is deeply intertwined with human existence. James M. Sommerville and Christian Schussele's collaboration in "Ocean Life" brings forth an awe-inspiring collection that celebrates the diversity found within our oceans' depths. In "Kintaro with Carp, " we witness a harmonious connection between man and nature as they coexist peacefully in this 19th-century artwork by an unknown artist. James Pollard's "Trolling for Pike in the River Lea" immerses us in a serene fishing scene, capturing both patience and excitement as fishermen seek their catch amidst tranquil waters. Unknown artists bring colorful fishes to life in their vibrant creation from c1910 - reminding us of nature's endless palette when it comes to marine biodiversity. Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins' depiction of "The Whale" reminds us of these majestic giants roaming freely beneath the surface - symbols of strength yet vulnerable beings deserving our protection. Diego Velasquez invites us into Christ’s house surrounded by Mary and Martha but also hints at divine miracles performed near water bodies - a testament to the significance in religious art.