Centaur Collection (#9)

The Education of Achilles, 1776 (pen & ink with grey wash on paper)
CJP108041 The Education of Achilles, 1776 (pen & ink with grey wash on paper) by Cipriani, Giovanni Battista (1727-85); Private Collection; eCharles Plante Fine Arts; Italian, out of copyright

The Loggia della Galatea (Loggia of the Galatea
BEN107236 The Loggia della Galatea (Loggia of the Galatea) detail of vault decoration depicting Juno on her chariot and a violinist, 1506 (fresco) by Piombo, Sebastiano del (S)

Map of the Southern Hemisphere, from The Celestial Atlas
STC129830 Map of the Southern Hemisphere, from The Celestial Atlas, or The Harmony of the Universe (Atlas coelestis seu harmonia macrocosmica) pub

Detail from Historia Naturalis by Pliny the Elder, 1476 (print
860500 Detail from Historia Naturalis by Pliny the Elder, 1476 (print, engraving & tempera on paper) (see also 860407-501) by Venetian School

Intermezzi, Opus IV, Bl. 3: Centaur Pursued, 1881 (etching & aquatint)
877288 Intermezzi, Opus IV, Bl. 3: Centaur Pursued, 1881 (etching & aquatint) by Klinger, Max (1857-1920); 44.8x63.8 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts

Astrological ceiling, in the Sala del Mappamondo, 16th century (fresco)
808751 Astrological ceiling, in the Sala del Mappamondo, 16th century (fresco) by Vecchi, Giovanni de (1536-1615) (and workshop); Villa Farnese, Caprarola, Voterbo, Lazio

Astrological ceiling, in the Sala del Mappamondo (fresco)
808750 Astrological ceiling, in the Sala del Mappamondo (fresco) by Vecchi, Giovanni de (1536-1615) (and workshop); Villa Farnese, Caprarola, Voterbo, Lazio, Italy; (add.info.: See also 808749)

Hercules kills the centaur; drawing by Raphael. Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, Uffizi Gallery, Florence
3565914 Hercules kills the centaur; drawing by Raphael. Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, Uffizi Gallery, Florence by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520)

Bell-Krater with the Centaur Chiron Accompanied by a Satyr, c. 350-325 B. C. (ceramic)
3432825 Bell-Krater with the Centaur Chiron Accompanied by a Satyr, c.350-325 B.C. (ceramic) by Greek, (4th century BC); 38.1x38.1x38.1 cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA

Calendrier de Saison, pillar showing the signs of the zodiac from Virgo to
XIR86213 Calendrier de Saison, pillar showing the signs of the zodiac from Virgo to Capricorn (stone) (see also 86211) by French School, (12th century); Musee Saint-Marc, Souvigny, France; French

Charger depicting Cheiron and Achilleus (ceramic)
WDM267798 Charger depicting Cheiron and Achilleus (ceramic) by Morgan, William De (1839-1917); diam:50.2 cm; De Morgan Collection

Saint Anthony Abbot Asking the Centaur the Way, (black chalk, pen and brown ink
990013 Saint Anthony Abbot Asking the Centaur the Way, (black chalk, pen and brown ink, brown wash) by Palma Il Giovane (Jacopo Negretti) (1548-1628); 22x26.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Triumphant Procession of Dionysos, House of Aion, Paphos, Cyprus (mosaic)
696741 The Triumphant Procession of Dionysos, House of Aion, Paphos, Cyprus (mosaic) by Roman, (3rd century AD); House of Aion, Kato Paphos

Battle of the Centaurs and the Lapiths, from the west front of the Temple of Zeus (marble) (b / w photo)
ALI174811 Battle of the Centaurs and the Lapiths, from the west front of the Temple of Zeus (marble) (b/w photo) by Greek, (5th century BC); Archaeological Museum, Olympia, Archaia

Le Centaure, Sandro Botticelli, Collections de Florence, Pitti (engraving)
5199893 Le Centaure, Sandro Botticelli, Collections de Florence, Pitti (engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Centaure, Sandro Botticelli)

Choregraphy of "L apres-midi d un faune"
JLJ4567675 Choregraphy of " L apres-midi d un faune" by Vaslav Nijinski (1889-1950) after " Prelude a l apres midi d un faune" by Claude Debussy (1862-1918)

Hydria with representation of Hercules shooting an arrow on the centaur Nessus
LRI4589549 Hydria with representation of Hercules shooting an arrow on the centaur Nessus, Deianira is the second from the right, terracotta, 450-400 BC by Etruscan, (5th century BC); Villa Giulia

Hercules, Dejanire and the centaur Nessus (painting, 16th-17th century)
LRI4574682 Hercules, Dejanire and the centaur Nessus (painting, 16th-17th century) by Spranger, Bartholomaeus (1546-1611); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Hercules)

Heracles and the Centaur Nessos - Fresco, 1706-1707
LRI4580102 Heracles and the Centaur Nessos - Fresco, 1706-1707 by Ricci, Sebastiano (1658-1734); Palazzo Marucelli-Fenzi, Florence

Hercules overcoming the Centaur (engraving)
965705 Hercules overcoming the Centaur (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hercules overcoming the Centaur, facsimile of a drawing by Niccola Sanesi)

"How St Anthony met a centaur and a satyr"(colour litho)
3651770 " How St Anthony met a centaur and a satyr" (colour litho) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hercules (chromolitho)
961318 Hercules (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hercules - Death of Hercules)

Hercules and the Centaurs (colour litho)
957868 Hercules and the Centaurs (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hercules and the Centaurs)

November and December: Sagittarius and Capricorn (chromolitho)
1093240 November and December: Sagittarius and Capricorn (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: November and December: Sagittarius and Capricorn)

Representation of a monstrous creature captured in the Zardana mountain range in Spain in
GIA4806449 Representation of a monstrous creature captured in the Zardana mountain range in Spain in 1655. Engraving by Unknown Artist

Centaur with Apollo and Asclepius (fresco, 1st century AD)
LRI4642166 Centaur with Apollo and Asclepius (fresco, 1st century AD) by Roman, (1st century AD); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania, Italy; (add.info.: Roman Art: " Centaur)

Theseus and the centaur (drawing on marble, 1st century AD)
LRI4642915 Theseus and the centaur (drawing on marble, 1st century AD) by Roman, (1st century AD); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania

Roman Art: "Neptune, Poseidon and Amphitrite"
LRI4642591 Roman Art: " Neptune, Poseidon and Amphitrite" Roman fresco from Pompei, Italy (Neptune Poseidon amphitrite, fresco from Pompeii) 60-80 A.D

Greek art: southern metope of the Temple of Parthenon: centaur abducting a woman lapith
JLJ4678791 Greek art: southern metope of the Temple of Parthenon: centaur abducting a woman lapith. Marble sculpture. Between 447 and 440 BC

The education of Achilles Detail of a fresco by Eugene Delacroix (1798-1863
JLJ4676797 The education of Achilles Detail of a fresco by Eugene Delacroix (1798-1863) decorating the dome of the library of the National Assembly (Palais Bourbon) 1843 Paris

Vignette from the Metamorphoses of Ovid (etching & engraving)
880489 Vignette from the Metamorphoses of Ovid (etching & engraving) by Petit, Jacques-Louis (1760-1812); 19.1x12.1 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Galloping Centaur, c. 1755-65 (pen & brown ink with wash on paper)
877313 Galloping Centaur, c.1755-65 (pen & brown ink with wash on paper) by Tiepolo, Giandomenico (Giovanni Domenico) (1727-1804); 19.2x27.6 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute

Battle of the Centaurs, 1872-73 (oil on canvas)
3588568 Battle of the Centaurs, 1872-73 (oil on canvas) by Bocklin, Arnold (1827-1901); 104.2x194.3 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel

La Nourriture Greek mythological allegory, 1615 (engraving)
3480435 La Nourriture Greek mythological allegory, 1615 (engraving) by Gaultier, Leonard (1561-1641); (add.info.: La Nourriture (Food of centaurs) Greek mythological allegory

Le Centaure Borghese (engraving)
2793332 Le Centaure Borghese (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Centaure Borghese. Illustration for La Mythologie by Rene Menard (Delagrave, 1878)

How St Anthony met a Centaur and a Satyr, 1912 (colour litho)
2920430 How St Anthony met a Centaur and a Satyr, 1912 (colour litho) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info)

Achilles and Cheiron (graphite, chalk & brown wash with white heightening on paper)
423912 Achilles and Cheiron (graphite, chalk & brown wash with white heightening on paper) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); 11.6x12.6 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Centaurs, illustration from The Divine Comedy (Inferno
CHT230855 Centaurs, illustration from The Divine Comedy (Inferno) by Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) Paris, published 1885 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Dore

Apollo and Chiron, 1572 (slate)
BEN82511 Apollo and Chiron, 1572 (slate) by Buti, Lodovico (1550/60-1611); Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria) Florence, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright

The Hamilton Palace Sale (engraving)
1621941 The Hamilton Palace Sale (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hamilton Palace Sale. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 15 July 1882)

Boecklin Jubilaeum, 1897 (litho in colours)
1195087 Boecklin Jubilaeum, 1897 (litho in colours) by Sandreuter, Hans (1850-1901); 99.5x59.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Andreuter, Hans); Photo eChristies Images; Swiss, out of copyright

Centaure Lisant (charcoal on paper)
1547212 Centaure Lisant (charcoal on paper) by Redon, Odilon (1840-1916); 47.9x37.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Representation of Hercules decoching a poisoned arrow to the centaur Nessus (Nessos
XEE4417390 Representation of Hercules decoching a poisoned arrow to the centaur Nessus (Nessos) who kidnaps his wife Dejanire (Hercules (Heracles)

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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.