Centaur Collection (#10)

Battle between centaurs. Advertising vignette. chromolithographof the end of the 19th
GIA4784221 Battle between centaurs. Advertising vignette. chromolithographof the end of the 19th century. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle between centaurs)

The centaur Chiron and Achilles - in Dizionario mitologico
GIA4817302 The centaur Chiron and Achilles - in Dizionario mitologico, 19th century engraving after the Roman fresco of Herculanum in the Archaeological Museum of Naples, Bibl. di Brera, Milan

The education of Achilles by the Centaur Chiron (oil on canvas)
JEB4877710 The education of Achilles by the Centaur Chiron (oil on canvas) by Puget, Pierre (1620-94); 183x132 cm; Palais de Longchamp, Marseille, France; eJean Bernard; French, out of copyright

A centaur, sculpture, 6th century BC
LRI4589847 A centaur, sculpture, 6th century BC by Etruscan, (6th century BC); Villa Giulia, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Etruscan civilization: statuette representing a centaur)

Minerve chasing Vices from the Vertu Garden Painting by Andrea Mantegna (1431-1506
JLJ4577620 Minerve chasing Vices from the Vertu Garden Painting by Andrea Mantegna (1431-1506) 15th century Sun. 1, 6x1, 92 m by Mantegna, Andrea (1431-1506); Louvre, Paris

Apollo and the Centaur Chiron (Painting, 1570-1572)
LRI4576333 Apollo and the Centaur Chiron (Painting, 1570-1572) by Buti, Lodovico (1550/60-1611); Palazzo Vecchio, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Apollo and the Centaur Chiron In the background)

A centaur, sculpture, beginning of the 6th century BC
LRI4589431 A centaur, sculpture, beginning of the 6th century BC by Etruscan, (6th century BC); Villa Giulia, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Etruscan civilization: statuette representing a centaur)

Battle of Lapiths against Centaurs, 1490-1492 (marble)
LRI4595015 Battle of Lapiths against Centaurs, 1490-1492 (marble) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); 80.5x88 cm; Casa Buonarroti, Florence, Italy; Luisa Ricciarini; Italian, out of copyright

Greek antiquite: attic crater decorates a scene of centauromachia. 470-460 BC
LRI4659027 Greek antiquite: attic crater decorates a scene of centauromachia. 470-460 BC. From Agrigento in Sicily. Palermo, Museo Archeologico Nazionale by Greek

Departure of the Baltic Fleet from Spithead (engraving)
1602351 Departure of the Baltic Fleet from Spithead (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Departure of the Baltic Fleet from Spithead)

Iberian art: sculpture of a centaur 6th-4th century BC (bronze)
AIS5387471 Iberian art: sculpture of a centaur 6th-4th century BC (bronze) by Spanish School; Private Collection; Spanish, out of copyright

Hercules abbeats the Centaur. Marble sculpture by Vincenzo de Rossi (1525-1587)
BEN5476137 Hercules abbeats the Centaur. Marble sculpture by Vincenzo de Rossi (1525-1587). by Rossi, Vincenzo di Raffaello de (1525-87); Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria) Florence

Deianira and Nessus (colour litho)
957878 Deianira and Nessus (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Deianira and Nessus. Illustration of Greek vase painting.); © Look and Learn

Hercules Killing Nessus, 1550. Creator: Heinrich Aldegrever
Hercules Killing Nessus, 1550

Theseus and Ariadne. Creator: Kauffmann, Angelika (1741-1807)
Theseus and Ariadne. Private Collection

Ornament frieze with winged Centaur, 1531-76. Creator: Giulio Bonasone
Ornament frieze with winged Centaur, 1531-76

Centaur Woman. Creator: Alphonse Legros
Centaur Woman

Centaur Carrying a Tree Trunk. Creator: Alphonse Legros
Centaur Carrying a Tree Trunk

Centaur with Branches. Creator: Alphonse Legros
Centaur with Branches

Scena Quinta di Inferno, 1637. Creator: Stefano della Bella
Scena Quinta di Inferno, 1637

Cartouche in the Form of a Flayed Tiger Supported by Centaurs, 1647

The Meeting of Saint Anthony and Saint Paul, c. 1430 / 1435
The Meeting of Saint Anthony and Saint Paul, c. 1430/1435

An Allegory of Misrule, 1720-61. Creator: Johann Georg Platzer
An Allegory of Misrule, 1720-61

To Be Sold With All His Engagements-The Famous Race Horse Woolsack, June 29, 1829

Fifth scene, the Inferno, from The marriage of the gods (Le nozze degli Dei), 1637

Cartouche Formed by a Tiger Skin Flanked by Two Centaurs, 1647

Hercules with his club in center fighting a centaur, other men fighting centaurs to left and right, from The labors of Hercules, 1542

Hercules Fighting the Centaurs, 1577. Creator: Master PM
Hercules Fighting the Centaurs, 1577

Thetis and Chiron, 1543. Creator: Georg Pencz
Thetis and Chiron, 1543

Reclining Female Figure on a Chariot drawn by Two Centaurs, published ca. 1599-1622. After Battista Franco. Formerly attributed to Enea Vico

The Celestial Globe-Southern Hemisphere, 1515. Creator: Albrecht Durer
The Celestial Globe-Southern Hemisphere, 1515

Hercules Killing Nessus, from The Labors of Hercules, 1542. Creator: Sebald Beham
Hercules Killing Nessus, from The Labors of Hercules, 1542

Deianeira receiving the poisoned tunic from Nessus, and the wounded centaur falling to the ground at left, 1778

Aquamanile in the Form of a Crowned Centaur Fighting a Dragon, German, 1200-1225. Probably Chiron, the king of the centaurs

Medallion, French, 13th century (before 1227). Creator: Unknown
Medallion, French, 13th century (before 1227). POssibly from a large traveling chest that belonged to Cardinal Guala Bicchieri

Royal Academy - Prize Sculpture, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Royal Academy - Prize Sculpture, 1844. After The Battle of the Centaurs and Lapithae, a sculpture by Edward Bowring Stephens. For this beautiful bas-relief, 7 feet by 4 feet 6 inches, Mr. Edward B

Divan (Anthology) of Hafiz, last quarter 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Divan (Anthology) of Hafiz, last quarter 18th century

The Meeting of St. Anthony and St. Paul by Sassetta (1392-1450) - Sienese - painted on wood panel Date: circa 1450

Advert for Centaur tricycles 1884
Latest inventions and improvement in bicycles. Date: 1884

Nessus and Dejanira
The centaur Nessus abducts Herakless wife Dejanira

AMX at Fairford
Embraer/Aermacchi AMX Centaur MM7132 3-04 from the RSV, at the 1993 Royal International Air Tattoo - RAF Fairford 21 to 27 July 1993. Date: 1993

Theseus Conqueror of the Centaur Eurytus, 1825. 1825. Creator: Eugene Delacroix
Theseus Conqueror of the Centaur Eurytus, 1825. After a drawing of the Parthenon metope in the British Museum

Scenes from the Story of the Argonauts, ca. 1465. Creator: Jacopo del Sellaio
Scenes from the Story of the Argonauts, ca. 1465

The Return from the Hunt, ca. 1494-1500. Creator: Piero di Cosimo
The Return from the Hunt, ca. 1494-1500

Ariadne Abandoned by Theseus on Naxos, ca 1675-1680. Creator: Giordano, Luca (1632-1705)
Ariadne Abandoned by Theseus on Naxos, ca 1675-1680. Found in the Collection of Museo di Castelvecchio, Verona

The young men and maidens of Athens to be offered as sacrificial victims to Minotaur, ca 1778. Found in the Collection of Musee Fabre, Montpellier

Ariadne and Theseus, 1st H. 1st cen. AD. Creator: Roman-Pompeian wall painting
Ariadne and Theseus, 1st H. 1st cen. AD. Found in the Collection of Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli

One cried from far: Say to what pain ye come condemn d, c1890. Creator
One cried from far: " Say to what pain ye come condemn d, who down this steep have journied? Speak from whence ye stand, or else the bow I draw", c1890

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"The Mythical World of Centaurs: From Ancient Art to Modern Imagery" Step into the enchanting realm of centaurs, mythical creatures that have captivated our imaginations for centuries. In "The Last Caravan" by A. E. Bestall, a mesmerizing painting comes alive as a centaur gracefully navigates through a bustling village, leaving onlookers in awe. Arnold Bocklin's masterpiece, "Centaur at the Village Blacksmith, " showcases the fusion of man and horse in perfect harmony, highlighting their strength and elegance. The oil on canvas brings this captivating creature to life with every brushstroke. Travel back in time to ancient Greece with the Parthenon marbles' metope depicting an epic battle between humans and centaurs. These magnificent sculptures tell tales of bravery and conflict that have echoed throughout history. In Bertram Mills Circus, spectators gasp as they witness the astonishing spectacle of a majestic centaur prancing under colorful spotlights—a true marvel that blurs the line between reality and fantasy. Even greyhounds arriving at Wembley by car cannot resist being intrigued by these mythical beings. Their curious gazes hint at an unspoken connection between animals from different worlds. Discover unexpected beauty as you encounter a female centaur gracefully playing her harp—an ethereal melody echoing through enchanted forests, captivating all who hear it. Venture deep into mysterious labyrinths where fearsome centaurs guard hidden treasures—powerful guardians whose presence strikes both fear and fascination within us mere mortals. Look up to the night sky and find Sagittarius—the zodiac sign represented by a half-human half-horse archer—a symbol of courage, adventure, and untamed spirit soaring across constellations. Witness Chiron passing near Saturn—an extraordinary celestial encounter bridging mythology with astronomy—where two powerful forces converge in cosmic harmony. Ocyrrhoe.