Boar Collection (#5)

Countrymen fattening the wild boar at the Count's, Peasants, France, 14th century, Historical
7280049 Countrymen fattening the wild boar at the Count s, Peasants, France, 14th century, Historical by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Persian art: bronze sharpener handle in the shape of a boar from Amlach. 8th century BC. Teheran, archeological museum
JLJ4613551 Persian art: bronze sharpener handle in the shape of a boar from Amlach. 8th century BC. Teheran, archeological museum

A hunter with an attendant kills animals, 1833-66 (opaque w/c on paper)
6040531 A hunter with an attendant kills animals, 1833-66 (opaque w/c on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); 30.5x43.2 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

An Aboriginal in Danger; An Ascent of the Cofre de Perote, Mexico, 1875. Creator: Unknown
An Aboriginal in Danger; An Ascent of the Cofre de Perote, Mexico, 1875. [An indigenous man climbs a tree to escape a herd of wild boar

Venus and the Nymphs Lamenting the Death of Adonis, 1560-65. Creator: Luca Cambiaso
Venus and the Nymphs Lamenting the Death of Adonis, 1560-65

Atalanta and Meleager, ca. 1640-70. Creator: Joannes Meyssens
Atalanta and Meleager, ca. 1640-70

Allegory of the Triumph of the Netherlands over Spain, 1600. Creator: Jan Saenredam
Allegory of the Triumph of the Netherlands over Spain, 1600

Allegory of the Flourishing State of the United Provinces, 1602 Creator: Jan Saenredam
Allegory of the Flourishing State of the United Provinces, 1602

The Royal Marriage at St Petersburg (engraving)
1058347 The Royal Marriage at St Petersburg (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Marriage at St Petersburg)

Ms Fr 9197 Fol. 49 Apollo killing Python, from Livre des Eschecs D Amour (vellum)
BNP159940 Ms Fr 9197 Fol.49 Apollo killing Python, from Livre des Eschecs D Amour (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

November, killing the pig and harvesting acorns, Scorpio, illustration from the Almanach des Bergers
XIR345830 November, killing the pig and harvesting acorns, Scorpio, illustration from the Almanach des Bergers, 1491 (xylograph) (b/w photo) by Le Rouge, Pierre (fl)

Violette and Ourson, illustration for Ourson from Les Nouveaux Contes de Fees by Comtesse de Segur (1799-1874)
XIR287749 Violette and Ourson, illustration for Ourson from Les Nouveaux Contes de Fees by Comtesse de Segur (1799-1874) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Dore

A horse and wild boar face off in a pasture. 1811 (etching)
7235876 A horse and wild boar face off in a pasture. 1811 (etching) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); (add.info.: A horse and wild boar face off in a pasture before a castle, in a battle over water)

A flock of sheep wait for slaughter by a butcher. 1811 (etching)
7235872 A flock of sheep wait for slaughter by a butcher. 1811 (etching) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); (add.info.: A flock of sheep wait for slaughter by a butcher)

A lion and wild boar fight while vultures circle above. 1811 (etching)
7235850 A lion and wild boar fight while vultures circle above. 1811 (etching) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); (add.info.: A lion and wild boar fight while vultures circle above. Wild boar and lion)

Hunters and hounds hunt a wild boar in England, 18th century. 1792 (engraving)
7235896 Hunters and hounds hunt a wild boar in England, 18th century. 1792 (engraving) by Dodd, Daniel (fl.1760-90) (after); (add.info.: Hunters and hounds hunt a wild boar in England, 18th century)

A dying lion is attacked by a boar, a donkey and a cow. 1811 (etching)
7235854 A dying lion is attacked by a boar, a donkey and a cow. 1811 (etching) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); (add.info.: A weak and dying lion is attacked on all sides)

A fox watching a wild boar sharpen its tusks on a tree. 1811 (etching)
7235826 A fox watching a wild boar sharpen its tusks on a tree. 1811 (etching) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); (add.info.: A fox watching a wild boar sharpen its tusks on a tree in preparation)

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Feral Hog (Sus scrofa) male (boar) running wild in Willacy County, s. Texas, USA, December, with white-tailed deer watching Date: 17/02/2005

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Feral Hog (Sus scrofa) male (boar) running wild in Willacy County, s. Texas, USA, December, with white-tailed deer watching Date: 17/02/2005

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The domestic pigs of Maliuc often roam free and look for food in the villages or in the national park. Domestic pigs often cross with wild boars. Date: 29/11/2008

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The domestic pigs of Maliuc often roam free and look for food in the villages or in the national park. Domestic pigs often cross with wild boars. Date: 29/11/2008

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The pigs of Maliuc, Domestic animals often roam free and look for food. Domestic pigs often cross with wild boars. Most of the Danube delta is protected by the biosphere reserve, national park

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The domestic pigs of Maliuc often roam free and look for food in the villages or in the national park. Domestic pigs often cross with wild boars. Date: 29/11/2008

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The domestic pigs of Maliuc often roam free and look for food in the villages or in the national park. Domestic pigs often cross with wild boars. Date: 29/11/2008

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The domestic pigs of Maliuc often roam free and look for food in the villages or in the national park. Domestic pigs often cross with wild boars. Date: 29/11/2008

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The pigs of Maliuc, Domestic animals often roam free and look for food. Domestic pigs often cross with wild boars. Most of the Danube delta is protected by the biosphere reserve, national park

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Norway, Spitsbergen. Adult polar bear (Ursus maritimus) large boar rests on the summer pack ice. Date: 14/04/2010

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Norway, Spitsbergen. Adult polar bear (Ursus maritimus) large boar rests on the summer pack ice. Date: 14/04/2010

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Norway, Spitsbergen. Adult polar bear (Ursus maritimus) large boar rests on the summer pack ice. Date: 14/04/2010

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Norway, Spitsbergen. Adult polar bear (Ursus maritimus) large boar rests on the summer pack ice. Date: 14/04/2010

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Norway, Spitsbergen. Adult polar bear (Ursus maritimus) large boar rests on the summer pack ice. Date: 14/04/2010

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Norway, Spitsbergen, Fuglefjorden. Adult polar bear (Ursus maritimus) boar swims in front of a glacier. Date: 14/04/2010

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Norway, Spitsbergen, Fuglefjorden. Adult polar bear (Ursus maritimus) boar swims in icy waters along the northwest coast in summer. Date: 14/04/2010

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Norway, Spitsbergen, Fuglefjorden. Adult polar bear (Ursus maritimus) boar swims in an icy inlet in summer. Date: 14/04/2010

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Norway, Spitsbergen, Fuglefjorden. Adult polar bear (Ursus maritimus) boar rests on glacier ice along the coast in summer. Date: 14/04/2010

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Norway, Spitsbergen, Fuglefjorden. Adult polar bear (Ursus maritimus) boar rests on glacier ice along the coast in summer. Date: 14/04/2010

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen. Polar bear, Ursus maritimus, large boar looks for food on an island along the coast. Date: 14/05/2009

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen. Polar bear, Ursus maritimus, pair of boars travel together along a rocky coast in summer. Date: 14/05/2009

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen. Polar bear, Ursus maritimus, large curious boar on a rock island along the coast. Date: 14/05/2009

Boar hunting. Painting by Pierre Paul (Pierre-Paul) Rubens (or Peter Paul or Petrus Paulus) (1577-1640), 1615
JLJ4599010 Boar hunting. Painting by Pierre Paul (Pierre-Paul) Rubens (or Peter Paul or Petrus Paulus) (1577-1640), 1615. Oil on canvas. Dim: 2, 50 x 3, 20m

Young Man Hunting a Wild Boar, 1547. Creator: Leon Davent
Young Man Hunting a Wild Boar, 1547

Lust, from the Seven Deadly Sins, ca. 1550-55. Creator: Leon Davent
Lust, from the Seven Deadly Sins, ca. 1550-55

Statue of Meleager, mythical hero of Aetolia. 1779 (engraving)
7237399 Statue of Meleager, mythical hero of Aetolia. 1779 (engraving) by Cannetti, Giovanni Battista (1750-1810); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of Meleager, mythical hero of Aetolia)

Les animaux malades de la plague - The Animals Sick of the Plague (Collection 2, Book 7)
XEE4161974 Les animaux malades de la plague - The Animals Sick of the Plague (Collection 2, Book 7, fable 2) - engraving from " A Hundred Fables of La Fontaine" Illustrated by Percy J

Untitled, 1940 (indian ink, w / c and gouache on paper)
XKH149267 Untitled, 1940 (indian ink, w/c and gouache on paper) by Wols, Alfred Otto Wolfgang Schulze (1913-51); 23.3x31.2 cm; On Loan to the Hamburg Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany

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"Unleashing the Wild Spirit: A Glimpse into the Boar's Timeless Legacy" From Stone-age cave paintings in Chauvet, France to gladiators battling wild animals in Pompeii's amphitheater, the boar has left an indelible mark on human history. These majestic creatures have captivated our imagination for centuries, symbolizing strength, resilience, and untamed wilderness. In the depths of Chauvet's caves, where ancient artists meticulously depicted their world with ochre pigments, we find stunning renderings of boars roaming freely amidst a prehistoric landscape. These primal artworks transport us back thousands of years and remind us of our deep-rooted connection with nature. Moving forward through time, Netherlandish Proverbs illustrated in a village landscape reveal how boars were woven into folklore and idioms. Their presence evokes notions of stubbornness or recklessness - traits that both fascinate and caution us even today. Fast-forwarding to more recent times, Edward VIII Hunting showcases the regal pursuit of these magnificent beasts by British royalty. The thrill of the chase intertwined with tradition paints a vivid picture of aristocratic pastimes that still resonate within certain circles. Meanwhile, Pauline Baynes' masterpiece "The Farming Year" captures boars as part of rural life cycles; they represent abundance during harvest seasons while embodying challenges faced by farmers throughout history. This timeless depiction reminds us that humans have always relied on nature's bounty for survival. Even modern-day festivities like Christmas incorporate elements from ancient lore – Santa Claus himself is said to ride alongside yule logs pulled by magical flying reindeer – perhaps echoing those early encounters between man and beast in primeval forests. Whether it be witnessing wild boars roam through dense woods or observing gladiators confront them in fierce battles at Pompeii’s amphitheater – these awe-inspiring creatures continue to ignite our fascination with the untamed. Picture No.