Skip to main content

Centaur Collection (page 6)

"The Mythical World of Centaurs: From Ancient Art to Modern Imagery" Step into the enchanting realm of centaurs

Background imageCentaur Collection: Notes during the Recent London Cab Strike (engraving)

Notes during the Recent London Cab Strike (engraving)
1060989 Notes during the Recent London Cab Strike (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Notes during the Recent London Cab Strike)

Background imageCentaur Collection: The Flight of the Centaur Nessus with Dejanina, n. d. Creator: Francoise Verdier

The Flight of the Centaur Nessus with Dejanina, n. d. Creator: Francoise Verdier
The Flight of the Centaur Nessus with Dejanina, n.d

Background imageCentaur Collection: Statue of a young centaur Nessus with pedum and animal pelt. 1779 (engraving)

Statue of a young centaur Nessus with pedum and animal pelt. 1779 (engraving)
7237412 Statue of a young centaur Nessus with pedum and animal pelt. 1779 (engraving) by Cannetti, Giovanni Battista (1750-1810); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCentaur Collection: Statue of an old centaur, Furietti Centaur. 1779 (engraving)

Statue of an old centaur, Furietti Centaur. 1779 (engraving)
7237402 Statue of an old centaur, Furietti Centaur. 1779 (engraving) by Cannetti, Giovanni Battista (1750-1810); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCentaur Collection: Marble statue of a Centaur and Cupid. 1779 (engraving)

Marble statue of a Centaur and Cupid. 1779 (engraving)
7237421 Marble statue of a Centaur and Cupid. 1779 (engraving) by Cannetti, Giovanni Battista (1750-1810); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marble statue of a Centaur and Cupid, now in the Louvre)

Background imageCentaur Collection: Centaur Aiming at the Clouds, 1875 (litho)

Centaur Aiming at the Clouds, 1875 (litho)
1721352 Centaur Aiming at the Clouds, 1875 (litho) by Redon, Odilon (1840-1916); (add.info.: Centaurus aiming clouds with bow, drawing by Odilon Redon, 1875)

Background imageCentaur Collection: Greek antiquite: a centaur rides by Love. Original sculpture created in the 2nd century BC in Asia

Greek antiquite: a centaur rides by Love. Original sculpture created in the 2nd century BC in Asia Minor
JLJ4565339 Greek antiquite: a centaur rides by Love. Original sculpture created in the 2nd century BC in Asia Minor and discovered in Rome. Sun 1.47 m

Background imageCentaur Collection: Stories from Lucian: The Moon Folk surprised by the Cloud Centaurs (colour litho)

Stories from Lucian: The Moon Folk surprised by the Cloud Centaurs (colour litho)
7180973 Stories from Lucian: The Moon Folk surprised by the Cloud Centaurs (colour litho) by Murray, Charles Oliver (1842-1923); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCentaur Collection: Apollo and a Centaur and the astrological sign of the Sagittarius, 1511 (fresco)

Apollo and a Centaur and the astrological sign of the Sagittarius, 1511 (fresco)
2646171 Apollo and a Centaur and the astrological sign of the Sagittarius, 1511 (fresco) by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome, Villa Farnesina)

Background imageCentaur Collection: As he played they danced to his measure, in and out, and round and round (litho)

As he played they danced to his measure, in and out, and round and round (litho)
STC445080 As he played they danced to his measure, in and out, and round and round (litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info.: The centaur Chiron, mentor of Jason)

Background imageCentaur Collection: Pan Piper, illustration from Les Mythes by Paul Valery (1871-1945) published 1923 (pochoir print)

Pan Piper, illustration from Les Mythes by Paul Valery (1871-1945) published 1923 (pochoir print)
STC227559 Pan Piper, illustration from Les Mythes by Paul Valery (1871-1945) published 1923 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Background imageCentaur Collection: Education of Hercules by the Centaur Chiron (drawing)

Education of Hercules by the Centaur Chiron (drawing)
JEB4869329 Education of Hercules by the Centaur Chiron (drawing) by De Vaines, Maurice (1815-1872); 54x41 cm; Palais de Longchamp, Marseille, France; © Jean Bernard. All rights reserved 2022

Background imageCentaur Collection: Theseus fighint against the Centaur Eurytion, 1804-5 (plaster)

Theseus fighint against the Centaur Eurytion, 1804-5 (plaster)
6343015 Theseus fighint against the Centaur Eurytion, 1804-5 (plaster) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822); Fondazione Canova, Possagno, Veneto, Italy; (add.info.: Teseo in lotta con il centauro Eirition)

Background imageCentaur Collection: Zodiac within an illuminated initial D (reversed), 845

Zodiac within an illuminated initial D (reversed), 845
6338943 Zodiac within an illuminated initial D (reversed), 845 by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Zodiac within an illuminated initial D (reversed), 845

Background imageCentaur Collection: Landscape with hunt of centaurs, 1836 (oil on canvas)

Landscape with hunt of centaurs, 1836 (oil on canvas)
6200547 Landscape with hunt of centaurs, 1836 (oil on canvas) by Turpin de Crisse, Lancelot Theodore (1782-1859); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Background imageCentaur Collection: Advertising poster for Fiat 509, 1925 (colour lithograph)

Advertising poster for Fiat 509, 1925 (colour lithograph)
BAL11543 Advertising poster for Fiat 509, 1925 (colour lithograph) by Codognato, Plinio (1878-1940); 140x100 cm; Private Collection

Background imageCentaur Collection: An illustrated page from a Latin edition of Plutarchus Parallel Lives

An illustrated page from a Latin edition of Plutarchus Parallel Lives, depicting Theseus fighting a Centaur
985853 An illustrated page from a Latin edition of Plutarchus Parallel Lives, depicting Theseus fighting a Centaur, 1496 (woodcut) by Italian School

Background imageCentaur Collection: Fol. 208r Letter from St. Paul to Timothy, from the Borso d Este Bible

Fol. 208r Letter from St. Paul to Timothy, from the Borso d Este Bible. Vol 2 (vellum) (detail of 361789)
779013 Fol.208r Letter from St. Paul to Timothy, from the Borso d Este Bible. Vol 2 (vellum) (detail of 361789) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Estense, Modena, Emilia-Romagna

Background imageCentaur Collection: MS Hunter 229 f. 6r Sagittarius, from the Hunterian Psalter, c

MS Hunter 229 f. 6r Sagittarius, from the Hunterian Psalter, c. 1170 (pen & ink and tempera on vellum) (detail)
GUL232029 MS Hunter 229 f.6r Sagittarius, from the Hunterian Psalter, c.1170 (pen & ink and tempera on vellum) (detail) by English School, (12th century); 29.2x19.1 cm; Glasgow University Library

Background imageCentaur Collection: Fol. 208r Letter from St. Paul to Timothy, from the Borso d Este Bible. Vol 2 (vellum)

Fol. 208r Letter from St. Paul to Timothy, from the Borso d Este Bible. Vol 2 (vellum)
XOT361789 Fol.208r Letter from St. Paul to Timothy, from the Borso d Este Bible. Vol 2 (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Estense, Modena, Emilia-Romagna

Background imageCentaur Collection: MS Hunter 229 f. 6r November, from the Hunterian Psalter, c. 1170 (pen & ink, and tempera on vellum)

MS Hunter 229 f. 6r November, from the Hunterian Psalter, c. 1170 (pen & ink, and tempera on vellum)
5675696 MS Hunter 229 f.6r November, from the Hunterian Psalter, c.1170 (pen & ink, and tempera on vellum) by English School, (12th century); 29.2x19.1 cm; Glasgow University Library

Background imageCentaur Collection: Signposts Outside The Centaur

Signposts Outside The Centaur Cheltenham Racecourse Cheltenham Festival 2006 Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, England 15 March 2006 Date: 15 March 2006

Background imageCentaur Collection: The Centaur

The Centaur Cheltenham Racecourse Cheltenham Festival 2006 Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, England 15 March 2006 Date: 15 March 2006

Background imageCentaur Collection: Newstand Outside The Centaur

Newstand Outside The Centaur Cheltenham Racecourse Cheltenham Festival 2006 Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, England 15 March 2006 Date: 15 March 2006

Background imageCentaur Collection: Centaur defeating a Greek warrior, ancient Greek marble sculpture from the Parthenon

Centaur defeating a Greek warrior, ancient Greek marble sculpture from the Parthenon, Athens (engraving)
7148976 Centaur defeating a Greek warrior, ancient Greek marble sculpture from the Parthenon, Athens (engraving) by Corbould

Background imageCentaur Collection: Greek warrior fighting a centaur, ancient Greek marble sculpture from the Parthenon

Greek warrior fighting a centaur, ancient Greek marble sculpture from the Parthenon, Athens (engraving)
7148967 Greek warrior fighting a centaur, ancient Greek marble sculpture from the Parthenon, Athens (engraving) by Corbould

Background imageCentaur Collection: Centaur, Plaque Black Basaltes (engraving)

Centaur, Plaque Black Basaltes (engraving)
7155796 Centaur, Plaque Black Basaltes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Centaur, Plaque Black Basaltes. De La Rue Collection)

Background imageCentaur Collection: Centaur and Eros (engraving)

Centaur and Eros (engraving)
7193936 Centaur and Eros (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Centaur and Eros)

Background imageCentaur Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Centaure; Centaur (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Centaure; Centaur (engraving)
7195237 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Centaure; Centaur (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Centaure; Centaur)

Background imageCentaur Collection: The Education of Achilles - Conca, Sebastiano (1680-1764), dit il Cavaliere - 1727 - Oil on canvas

The Education of Achilles - Conca, Sebastiano (1680-1764), dit il Cavaliere - 1727 - Oil on canvas - 59x74 - Museo del
FIA5398025 The Education of Achilles - Conca, Sebastiano (1680-1764), dit il Cavaliere - 1727 - Oil on canvas - 59x74 - Museo del Prado, Madrid by Conca, Sebastiano (1680-1764); Prado, Madrid

Background imageCentaur Collection: Centaur, ancient Greek marble sculpture from the Parthenon, Athens (engraving)

Centaur, ancient Greek marble sculpture from the Parthenon, Athens (engraving)
7148971 Centaur, ancient Greek marble sculpture from the Parthenon, Athens (engraving) by Corbould, Henry (1787-1844) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Centaur)

Background imageCentaur Collection: Heads of a Greek warrior and a centaur, ancient Greek marble sculpture from the Parthenon

Heads of a Greek warrior and a centaur, ancient Greek marble sculpture from the Parthenon, Athens (engraving)
7148968 Heads of a Greek warrior and a centaur, ancient Greek marble sculpture from the Parthenon, Athens (engraving) by Corbould

Background imageCentaur Collection: Centaur, late second-early third century (fresco)

Centaur, late second-early third century (fresco)
7196241 Centaur, late second-early third century (fresco) by Roman, (2nd-3rd century); Musee Narbo Via, Narbonne, France; (add.info.: Centaur)

Background imageCentaur Collection: Head of a centaur, 1st century BC-1st century AD (marble)

Head of a centaur, 1st century BC-1st century AD (marble)
7216099 Head of a centaur, 1st century BC-1st century AD (marble) by Roman, (1st century BC - 1st century AD); Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Head of a centaur. Asian marble)

Background imageCentaur Collection: Greek warrior fighting a centaur, ancient Greek marble sculpture from the Parthenon

Greek warrior fighting a centaur, ancient Greek marble sculpture from the Parthenon, Athens (engraving)
7148979 Greek warrior fighting a centaur, ancient Greek marble sculpture from the Parthenon, Athens (engraving) by Corbould

Background imageCentaur Collection: India: Puranic Gods (engraving)

India: Puranic Gods (engraving)
7152687 India: Puranic Gods (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Puranic Gods. Illustration for The Industrial Arts of India by George C M Birdwood)

Background imageCentaur Collection: Antonio Canova: Theseus slaying a Centaur (engraving)

Antonio Canova: Theseus slaying a Centaur (engraving)
7168832 Antonio Canova: Theseus slaying a Centaur (engraving) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theseus slaying a Centaur)

Background imageCentaur Collection: Centaur, Cerberus, Charon, Corybantes, Danaids (engraving)

Centaur, Cerberus, Charon, Corybantes, Danaids (engraving)
7164262 Centaur, Cerberus, Charon, Corybantes, Danaids (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Centaur, Cerberus, Charon, Corybantes, Danaids)

Background imageCentaur Collection: Centaure dompte par le genie de Bacchus (b / w photo)

Centaure dompte par le genie de Bacchus (b / w photo)
7166137 Centaure dompte par le genie de Bacchus (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Centaure dompte par le genie de Bacchus)

Background imageCentaur Collection: St. Anthony meets a centaur and a satyr during his journey through the desert to find Saint Paul

St. Anthony meets a centaur and a satyr during his journey through the desert to find Saint Paul of Thebes. Saint Anthony or Antony, 251 - 356. Christian monk from Egypt

Background imageCentaur Collection: Dying Centaur, modelled c. 1869, cast 1968. Creator: Joseph Ternbach

Dying Centaur, modelled c. 1869, cast 1968. Creator: Joseph Ternbach
Dying Centaur, modelled c. 1869, cast 1968. Cast by Joseph Ternbach

Background imageCentaur Collection: Sagittarius and Corona Australis, Microscopium, and Telescopium

Sagittarius and Corona Australis, Microscopium, and Telescopium
7075939 Sagittarius and Corona Australis, Microscopium, and Telescopium, Illustration from Uranias Mirror, 1825 (etching) by Hall

Background imageCentaur Collection: Noctua, Corvus, Crater, Sextans Uraniae, Hydra, Felis, Lupus, Centaurus

Noctua, Corvus, Crater, Sextans Uraniae, Hydra, Felis, Lupus, Centaurus
7083886 Noctua, Corvus, Crater, Sextans UraniAŠ, Hydra, Felis, Lupus, Centaurus, Antlia Pneumatica, Argo Navis, and Pyxis Nautica, Illustration from Uranias Mirror, 1825 (etching) by Hall

Background imageCentaur Collection: The education of Achilles, 1650-55. Creator: Giovanni Cesare Testa

The education of Achilles, 1650-55. Creator: Giovanni Cesare Testa
The education of Achilles, 1650-55

Background imageCentaur Collection: Reverse Copy of Thetis and Chiron, 1546. Creator: Unknown

Reverse Copy of Thetis and Chiron, 1546. Creator: Unknown
Reverse Copy of Thetis and Chiron, 1546

Background imageCentaur Collection: Lapiths and the Centaurs (oil on canvas)

Lapiths and the Centaurs (oil on canvas)
AGN35511 Lapiths and the Centaurs (oil on canvas) by Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678); Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; Flemish, out of copyright

Background imageCentaur Collection: La centauresse Marble sculpture by Auguste Rodin (1840-1917) 20th century Paris

La centauresse Marble sculpture by Auguste Rodin (1840-1917) 20th century Paris
JLJ4683353 La centauresse Marble sculpture by Auguste Rodin (1840-1917) 20th century Paris, Musee Rodin. by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); Musee Rodin, Paris




For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"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.