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Colossal Collection (#11)

"Unleashing the Colossal: A Journey through Mythology, History

Background imageColossal Collection: The Daiboutz, a Bronze Colossal Statue on the Site of the Old Capital of the Tycoons

The Daiboutz, a Bronze Colossal Statue on the Site of the Old Capital of the Tycoons, Japan, 1865

Background imageColossal Collection: Colossal Statue of the Duke of Wellington, by M. C. Wyatt, Esq. 1846

Colossal Statue of the Duke of Wellington, by M. C. Wyatt, Esq. 1846
Colossal Statue of the Duke of Wellington, by M.C. Wyatt, Esq. 1846

Background imageColossal Collection: The Hypostyle Hall of the Great Temple at Abu Simbel, Egypt, 1849 (oil on panel)

The Hypostyle Hall of the Great Temple at Abu Simbel, Egypt, 1849 (oil on panel)
XYC173654 The Hypostyle Hall of the Great Temple at Abu Simbel, Egypt, 1849 (oil on panel) by Roberts, David (1796-1864); 36.8x54.6 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Background imageColossal Collection: The Hypostyle Hall of the Great Temple at Abu Simbel, Egypt Signed and dated in brown

The Hypostyle Hall of the Great Temple at Abu Simbel, Egypt Signed and dated in brown, lower left: " David Roberts R.A. 1849", David Roberts, 1796-1864, British

Background imageColossal Collection: MUNICH: RUHMESHALLE. The Bavaria statue and Ruhmeshalle in Munich, Germany. Photograph

MUNICH: RUHMESHALLE. The Bavaria statue and Ruhmeshalle in Munich, Germany. Photograph, c1900

Background imageColossal Collection: Great Temple of Rameses II at Abu Simbel at dawn

Great Temple of Rameses II at Abu Simbel at dawn
Temples of Abu Simbel, Egypt Great Temple of Ramses II (Ramesses II) Nubia UNESCO World Heritage Site Four colossal statues of Ramses II (colossi)

Background imageColossal Collection: Luxor Temple Complex, Egypt - Statue of Pharoah Rameses II

Luxor Temple Complex, Egypt - Statue of Pharoah Rameses II Date: circa 1930s

Background imageColossal Collection: Ramesses II. Detail of his leg. New Kingdom. Temple of Luxor. Egypt

Ramesses II. Detail of his leg. New Kingdom. Temple of Luxor. Egypt

Background imageColossal Collection: Head from a colossal statue of King Amenhotep III 1391-1353 BC (18th dynasty)

Head from a colossal statue of King Amenhotep III 1391-1353 BC (18th dynasty), from the great emir of his mortuary temple at Thebes

Background imageColossal Collection: Egypt, Nubia, Abu Simbel, Colossal statues of Ramesses II at Temple of Hator

Egypt, Nubia, Abu Simbel, Colossal statues of Ramesses II at Temple of Hator UNESCO World Heritage Site, 1279-1213 B.C. 19th dynasty

Background imageColossal Collection: Parthenon on the Acropolis, Athens. The great temple of Athena, the patron god of Athens

Parthenon on the Acropolis, Athens. The great temple of Athena, the patron god of Athens, begun c445 BC, which housed the colossal lost statue of the goddess by Phidias

Background imageColossal Collection: Colossal Bust Of His Grace The Duke Of Wellington

Colossal Bust Of His Grace The Duke Of Wellington, By Behnes

Background imageColossal Collection: Colossal Gun Lately Found In Bengal

Colossal Gun Lately Found In Bengal

Background imageColossal Collection: Colossal Statue of the Duke of Wellington, by M. C. Wyatt, Esq. 1846

Colossal Statue of the Duke of Wellington, by M. C. Wyatt, Esq. 1846
Colossal Statue of the Duke of Wellington, by M.C. Wyatt, Esq. 1846

Background imageColossal Collection: Colossal Statue of Richard Coeur De Lion, Western End of the Great Exhibition Building

Colossal Statue of Richard Coeur De Lion, Western End of the Great Exhibition Building, Uk, 1851 Engraving

Background imageColossal Collection: The Great Exhibition, Crystal Palace, Hyde Park, London, Uk: Colossal Statue in the Foreign Nave

The Great Exhibition, Crystal Palace, Hyde Park, London, Uk: Colossal Statue in the Foreign Nave, 1851 Engraving

Background imageColossal Collection: The Daiboutz, a Bronze Colossal Statue on the Site of the Old Capital of the Tycoons

The Daiboutz, a Bronze Colossal Statue on the Site of the Old Capital of the Tycoons, Japan, 1865

Background imageColossal Collection: Colossal Red Granite Statue of Thutmose III 1438 B. C

Colossal Red Granite Statue of Thutmose III 1438 B. C
Colossal Red Granite Statue of Thutmose III 1438 B.C. Pharaoh of Egypt. Metropolitan Museum of Art

Background imageColossal Collection: Egypt, Cairo, Mit Rahina, Colossal limestone statue of Ramses II at ancient Memphis

Egypt, Cairo, Mit Rahina, Colossal limestone statue of Ramses II at ancient Memphis
Egypt - Cairo - Mit Rahina, ancient Memphis (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979). Colossal limestone statue of Ramses II

Background imageColossal Collection: Bronze colossal head of Emperor Constantine

Bronze colossal head of Emperor Constantine
Roman civilization, 4th century A.D. Bronze colossal head of Emperor Constantine, 330-340 A.D. height 185 cm

Background imageColossal Collection: Mexico, mask with nasal ornament

Mexico, mask with nasal ornament
Mexico - Pre-Columbian civilization, Teotihuacan culture - Mask with nasal ornament

Background imageColossal Collection: Marble colossal kouros from Cape Sounion

Marble colossal kouros from Cape Sounion
Greek civilization, 7th century b.C Colossal kouros from Cape Sounion, marble. Detail of back side

Background imageColossal Collection: Colossal statue of Minerva depicting woman sitting among weapons and shields, copy of Greek original

Colossal statue of Minerva depicting woman sitting among weapons and shields, copy of Greek original
Roman civilization. Colossal statue of Minerva. Copy of a Greek original of the 5th century b.C. Detail: woman sitting among weapons and shields

Background imageColossal Collection: Mexico - Tabasco - La Venta archaeological site of pre-Columbian Olmec civilization

Mexico - Tabasco - La Venta archaeological site of pre-Columbian Olmec civilization. Colossal head, 9th-4th century b.C

Background imageColossal Collection: Zuniceratops dinosaur, artwork

Zuniceratops dinosaur, artwork
Zuniceratops on white background. With clipping path included

Background imageColossal Collection: Thailand. Northern Region. Sukhothai. Khamphaeng

Thailand. Northern Region. Sukhothai. Khamphaeng

Background imageColossal Collection: TURKEY. Nemrut Dag. Tomb of Antiochus I. Northern

TURKEY. Nemrut Dag. Tomb of Antiochus I. Northern terrace with colossal head of god Apollo. Sculpture on rock

Background imageColossal Collection: CHILE. VALPARAISO. Moai or colossal statue. In

CHILE. VALPARAISO. Moai or colossal statue. In the background, the Hotuiti Bay. Sculpture

Background imageColossal Collection: Colossal Statue of Ramses II. 13th c. BC. Egyptian

Colossal Statue of Ramses II. 13th c. BC. Egyptian art. New Kingdom. Sculpture. Proc: EGYPT. Mit Rahina. Memphis

Background imageColossal Collection: Constantine I, The Great (272-337). Roman Emperor. Best known for being the first

Constantine I, The Great (272-337). Roman Emperor. Best known for being the first Christian Roman emperor. Head of Constantines colossal Statue at the Capitoline Museums. Rome, Italy

Background imageColossal Collection: Colossal head statues of Gods guarding the tumulus of king Antiochus I Theos of Commagene

Colossal head statues of Gods guarding the tumulus of king Antiochus I Theos of Commagene, Mount Nemrut, Adiyaman, Turkey

Background imageColossal Collection: Egypt, Abu Simbel, The Greater Temple of Ramses II, Four Colossal statues of King

Egypt, Abu Simbel, The Greater Temple of Ramses II, Four Colossal statues of King Ramesses II near Lake Nasser during the Sound and Light Show

Background imageColossal Collection: View of Statue of Liberty, with Manhattan Island city skyline in distance, Liberty Island

View of Statue of Liberty, with Manhattan Island city skyline in distance, Liberty Island, New York Harbor, New York City, New York State, U.S.A. september

Background imageColossal Collection: Statue of Liberty, Liberty Island, New York Harbor, New York City, New York State, U. S. A

Statue of Liberty, Liberty Island, New York Harbor, New York City, New York State, U. S. A. september
Statue of Liberty, Liberty Island, New York Harbor, New York City, New York State, U.S.A. september

Background imageColossal Collection: Great Court of Ramesses II and colossal statues of Ramesses II, Temple of Luxor, Thebes

Great Court of Ramesses II and colossal statues of Ramesses II, Temple of Luxor, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Background imageColossal Collection: The great Wallace shows: colossal 3 ring circus, 2 elevated

The great Wallace shows: colossal 3 ring circus, 2 elevated stages. Poster shows the portraits of B. E. Wallace, Mlle. Norada French, and Mlle. Frenchs circus act. Date c1898

Background imageColossal Collection: The gift of France to the American people, the Bartholdi col

The gift of France to the American people, the Bartholdi colossal statue, Liberty enlightening the world. The Statue of Liberty

Background imageColossal Collection: Colossel figure at Abou Simbel, Nubia

Colossel figure at Abou Simbel, Nubia. View of colossal figure, probably Ramses II, at the Great Temple at Abou; Sunbul, Egypt. Date 1862?. Colossel figure at Abou Simbel, Nubia

Background imageColossal Collection: Foundry with statue of Duke of Wellington

Foundry with statue of Duke of Wellington
The bronze-casting foundry of Matthew Cotes Wyatt, the sculptor who created the huge equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington riding his horse Copenhagen

Background imageColossal Collection: Sphinx and pyramids, Giza, Egypt

Sphinx and pyramids, Giza, Egypt
The Sphinx and pyramids at Giza, near Cairo, Egypt. Two arabs with their camels can be seen on the right. Date: early 20th century

Background imageColossal Collection: Fallen statue of Rameses II, Memphis, Egypt

Fallen statue of Rameses II, Memphis, Egypt
The fallen statue of Rameses II at the Great Temple of Ptah of Mit-Rahina near Memphis, Egypt. It is made from red granite. It was discovered in 1820 by Giovanni Battista Caviglia

Background imageColossal Collection: Temple of Abu Simbel with statues of Rameses II, Egypt

Temple of Abu Simbel with statues of Rameses II, Egypt
View of the Temple of Abu Simbel, Egypt, with four colossal statues of Rameses II. Date: early 20th century

Background imageColossal Collection: Gran pops nose is put out of joint by Lawson Wood

Gran pops nose is put out of joint by Lawson Wood
Now that King Kong has appeared in London, this might happen to Gran pop (the wily orang utan created by artist, Lawson Wood) at any moment

Background imageColossal Collection: Statue of Richard I of England at Westminster, 1861

Statue of Richard I of England at Westminster, 1861
Engraving showing the colossal statue of Richard Coeur de Lion, King Richard I of England, by Baron Marochetti, in the Old Palace Yard, Westminster, 1861

Background imageColossal Collection: Colossal impudence: Protection against English gas-bombs

Colossal impudence: Protection against English gas-bombs
German illustration showing a German Red-Cross worker wearing protection against English gas-bombs. The image is accompanied by indignant ILN editorial

Background imageColossal Collection: Classical Myth / Athena

Classical Myth / Athena
A colossal head of Minerva, the Roman Goddess of Wisdom. She is often represneted as grave, wearing a helmet and with drapery over a coat of mail

Background imageColossal Collection: Myth / Hercules Bust

Myth / Hercules Bust
A colossal head of Hercules, and a very fine example of Greek sculpture. This was probably a copy of a famous statue by Glycon found in the Baths of Caracalla

Background imageColossal Collection: Chichen Itza / Chaacmol

Chichen Itza / Chaacmol
At Chichen Itza (site on the Yucatan Peninsula) Archaeologist August Le Plongeon and his wife pose with a colossal statue of Chaacmol, leader of the Itzaes




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"Unleashing the Colossal: A Journey through Mythology, History, and Art" Step into a world of awe-inspiring wonders as we explore the colossal beings that have captivated our imagination throughout time. From the depths of the sea emerges a giant octopus, its tentacles reaching out to grasp our attention with their mesmerizing power. Travel back in time to ancient Rome, where Constantine the Great ruled as an emperor from 306-337 AD. Marvel at his grandeur and influence that shaped an empire. Venture into Russia's folklore and encounter Zascha The Colossal Woman, a figure whose strength knows no bounds. Her presence leaves us in awe of her sheer magnitude. Behold the cast copy of Juno Ludovisi, a masterpiece of Roman art that showcases intricate details and craftsmanship beyond compare. Let it transport you to an era where beauty was immortalized in marble. Gaze upon Athena's majestic bust, embodying wisdom and courage. Feel her commanding presence as she stands tall amidst gods and mortals alike. As night falls over Egypt's Temple of Luxor, witness its first courtyard come alive with mystical allure. Let yourself be enchanted by this colossal architectural marvel standing proud for centuries. But beware. An octopus attacks a ship on turbulent waters - a reminder that even nature can unleash its colossal might when provoked or threatened. Marvel at the colossal statue of a goddess from the 2nd century AD; her divine aura radiates strength and grace for all who lay eyes upon her magnificence. In Luxor Temple's First Court stand statues honoring Ramesses II - towering monuments paying homage to one of Egypt's most powerful pharaohs. Their colossal size echoes his reign over ancient lands. Reflect on Abraham Lincoln's legacy as an American politician who stood tall against adversity during challenging times. His monumental impact still resonates today. Finally, delve into Cyprus' history with a colossal male head dating back to 560-540 BC.