Copulation Collection (#4)

The birth of Helene and Pollux, the union of Leda and the swan (marble)
LRI4699801 The birth of Helene and Pollux, the union of Leda and the swan (marble) by Schiaffino, Bernardo (1678-1725); Musei di Strada Nuova, Palazzo Rosso, Genova, Liguria

Cameo of Leda and the Swan (agate)
XIR434180 Cameo of Leda and the Swan (agate) by Italian School, (16th century); Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy

the sexual union between Leda and the swan driven by Eros, 1st-2nd century
7145294 the sexual union between Leda and the swan driven by Eros, 1st-2nd century by Roman, (1st-2nd Century AD); Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, Crete

Nouv Acq Lat 1673 fol. 100 Couple in a bed, from Tacuinum Sanitatis, c. 1390-1400 (vellum)
BAL58529 Nouv Acq Lat 1673 fol.100 Couple in a bed, from Tacuinum Sanitatis, c.1390-1400 (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Turkish archer with two heads, 1697 (engraving)
7186269 Turkish archer with two heads, 1697 (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Turkish archer with two heads, 1697)

DDE-90023349
Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga Leonina) bull and cow mating, portrait, bull is biting cow in neck to hold her, Island of South Georgia. Date: 02/12/2008

DDE-90023332
Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga Leonina) bull and cow mating on beach or surf, Island of South Georgia. Date: 02/12/2008

Lovers (engraving)
7186081 Lovers (engraving) by German School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lovers. Illustration from Bilder-Lexicon Kulturgeschichte (Verlag fur Kulturforschung)

Sella stercoraria, chair used to confirm the masculinity of the Pope (woodcut)
7186182 Sella stercoraria, chair used to confirm the masculinity of the Pope (woodcut) by German School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sella stercoraria)

Children of the devil living in fornication (woodcut)
7201454 Children of the devil living in fornication (woodcut) by German School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children of the devil living in fornication)

The mare of Compere Pierre. (engraving and watercolour, 1800)
FIA5379832 The mare of Compere Pierre. (engraving and watercolour, 1800) by Ramberg, Johann Heinrich (1763-1840); Private Collection; (add.info.: The mare of Compere Pierre)

Leda Loved, 1929 (litho)
3643518 Leda Loved, 1929 (litho) by Gill, Eric (1882-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leda Loved, 1929. Illustration for The Engraved Work of Eric Gill (V&A, 1963).); © Look and Learn

Leda and the Swan (oil on canvas)
3736758 Leda and the Swan (oil on canvas) by Jodi, Casimiro (1886-1948); 60.3x46 cm; Assicoop-Unipol Collection, Modena, Emilia Romagna, Italy; (add.info.: Collezione Assicoop Unipol); Ghigo Roli

Statue of Leda, Aetolian princess later Queen of Sparta, seduced by Zeus in the form of a swan
5323765 Statue of Leda, Aetolian princess later Queen of Sparta, seduced by Zeus in the form of a swan by David, Francois-Anne (1741-1824); (add.info.: Statue of Leda)

Sultry Dreams (watercolour)
7186293 Sultry Dreams (watercolour) by Schoff, Otto (1884-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sultry Dreams. Illustration from Erganzungsband zum Bilder-Lexicon Kulturgeschichte - Literatur und)

A Public Bath (engraving)
7186140 A Public Bath (engraving) by Solis, Virgilius, the elder (1514-62) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Public Bath)

Marital Bondage (watercolour)
7186299 Marital Bondage (watercolour) by Krain, Willibald (1886-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marital Bondage. Illustration from Erganzungsband zum Bilder-Lexicon Kulturgeschichte)

Leda and the Swan, 1787 (engraving)
5323766 Leda and the Swan, 1787 (engraving) by David, Francois-Anne (1741-1824); (add.info.: Statue of Leda, Aetolian princess later Queen of Sparta, seduced by Zeus in the form of a swan)

Illustration from Hypnerotomachia Poliphili by Francesco Colonna, first published in 1499 (woodcut)
472279 Illustration from Hypnerotomachia Poliphili by Francesco Colonna, first published in 1499 (woodcut) by Italian School

Medieval couple sharing a bath (woodcut)
7186088 Medieval couple sharing a bath (woodcut) by European School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Medieval couple sharing a bath)

Woman bathing in a glass of sparkling wine (colour litho)
7186111 Woman bathing in a glass of sparkling wine (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman bathing in a glass of sparkling wine)

Fruity sauce (colour litho)
7151035 Fruity sauce (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century. Signed: GAS.); © Look and Learn

Leda and the Swan, Oil on canvas
7224990 Leda and the Swan, Oil on canvas by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519) (after); Villa Borghese, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Leda and the Swan)

Leda and the Swan, Oil on canvas
7224989 Leda and the Swan, Oil on canvas by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519) (after); Villa Borghese, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: VillaLeda and the Swan)

Womens and mens toilets, 1848 (colour litho)
7186145 Womens and mens toilets, 1848 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Womens and mens toilets in a garden, 1848)

The Broken Fan (litho)
7186058 The Broken Fan (litho) by Huet, Jean-Baptiste (1745-1811) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Broken Fan)

Caricature of Catherine the Great (engraving)
7186035 Caricature of Catherine the Great (engraving) by European School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caricature of Catherine the Great, Empress of Russia)

Triton and Nereid (oil painting)
7186251 Triton and Nereid (oil painting) by Klinger, Max (1857-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Triton and Nereid. Illustration from Bilder-Lexicon Sexualwissenschaft)

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"Copulation: A Fascinating Display of Animal Mating Rituals Across the Globe" From the majestic Red Deer in Jaegersborg, Copenhagen, Denmark to the enchanting Mandarin ducks at Shanghai Zoo, China, a natural phenomenon that occurs in various species. Whether it's the captivating mating rituals of Marginated Tortoises or the intricate dance of Nudibranchs, these creatures showcase their primal instincts. In Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, Moor Frogs gather by the Middle Elbe to engage in an elaborate courtship ritual before copulating. Meanwhile, Black-necked stilts perform a mesmerizing post-copulatory display after their union. At Knepp estate in Sussex, White storks mate on their nest against a breathtaking sunset backdrop. However, not all encounters end harmoniously. The European praying mantis female devours her partner after mating—a stark reminder that nature can be both beautiful and brutal. In Pont Du Gau's lagoon within Camargue region lies another spectacle as Greater flamingos come together for an elegant mating session. Even birds like Common goldeneyes from Southern Norway participate in elaborate displays to attract mates. Their vibrant plumage and intricate movements create a stunning visual experience for observers. Beyond animals' realm lies Leda of "Naples Uffizi" type sculpture dating back to 1st/2nd century AD—an artistic representation of human copulation captured forever in marble. Whether it's bed bugs under SEM or creatures found across continents engaging in intimate acts—copulation serves as a testament to life's perpetuation and diversity across our planet.