Skip to main content

Creatures Collection (page 3)

"Exploring the Enigmatic World of Creatures: From Fossils to Microscopic Wonders" Unveiling Ancient Secrets

Background imageCreatures Collection: The Temptation of Saint Antonio (oil on panel)

The Temptation of Saint Antonio (oil on panel)
471522 The Temptation of Saint Antonio (oil on panel) by Vos, Maarten de (1532-1603); 280x212 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Background imageCreatures Collection: The Temptation of Antony Abbot of Egypt (oil on panel)

The Temptation of Antony Abbot of Egypt (oil on panel)
471521 The Temptation of Antony Abbot of Egypt (oil on panel) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516); 88x71 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Background imageCreatures Collection: The Last Judgement, 1525 (oil on panel)

The Last Judgement, 1525 (oil on panel)
490011 The Last Judgement, 1525 (oil on panel) by Provoost, Jan (c.1465-1529); 145x169 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; (add.info)

Background imageCreatures Collection: Left panel of the Triptych of Job, c. 1500-24 (oil on panel)

Left panel of the Triptych of Job, c. 1500-24 (oil on panel)
489889 Left panel of the Triptych of Job, c.1500-24 (oil on panel) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516); Groeningemuseum, Bruges

Background imageCreatures Collection: Detail of the right panel of the Triptych of Saint John the Baptist and Saint John the Evangelist

Detail of the right panel of the Triptych of Saint John the Baptist and Saint John the Evangelist
489853 Detail of the right panel of the Triptych of Saint John the Baptist and Saint John the Evangelist, 1474-79 (oil on panel) by Memling, Hans (c.1433-94); Sint-Janshospitaal, Bruges

Background imageCreatures Collection: Triptych of Job, c. 1500-24 (oil on panel)

Triptych of Job, c. 1500-24 (oil on panel)
489887 Triptych of Job, c.1500-24 (oil on panel) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516); Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; (add.info.: Although this painting follows Bosch's typical and unique style)

Background imageCreatures Collection: Copperplate engraving from Physica Sacra'by the Swiss scholar. Johann Jakob Scheuchzer

Copperplate engraving from Physica Sacra'by the Swiss scholar. Johann Jakob Scheuchzer
5306604 Copperplate engraving from Physica Sacra by the Swiss scholar. Johann Jakob Scheuchzer by Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob (1672-1733); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageCreatures Collection: Frithjof kills two ocean trolls, 1826 (oil on canvas)

Frithjof kills two ocean trolls, 1826 (oil on canvas)
6262845 Frithjof kills two ocean trolls, 1826 (oil on canvas) by Lehmann, Carl Peter (1794-1876); 86x115 cm; Bergen Art Museum, Norway; Photo © O. Vaering

Background imageCreatures Collection: Ornamental Panel, ca. 1514-36. ca. 1514-36. Creator: Anon

Ornamental Panel, ca. 1514-36. ca. 1514-36. Creator: Anon
Ornamental Panel, ca. 1514-36

Background imageCreatures Collection: Ira, engraved by H. Cock, 1558 (wood engraving)

Ira, engraved by H. Cock, 1558 (wood engraving)
3834067 Ira, engraved by H. Cock, 1558 (wood engraving) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69); Private Collection; (add.info.: the Vital Defects, 1558); Fototeca Gilardi

Background imageCreatures Collection: Battle of the sea-gods (pen & brown ink on white paper)

Battle of the sea-gods (pen & brown ink on white paper)
CTS366761 Battle of the sea-gods (pen & brown ink on white paper) by Mantegna, Andrea (1431-1506) (workshop of); 25.7x38 cm; The Devonshire Collections

Background imageCreatures Collection: True reform of Parliament, patriots lighting a revolutionary-bonfire in new Palace Yard by James

True reform of Parliament, patriots lighting a revolutionary-bonfire in new Palace Yard by James Gillray
3519566 True reform of Parliament, patriots lighting a revolutionary-bonfire in new Palace Yard by James Gillray by Gillray, James (1757-1815); (add.info.: True reform of Parliament)

Background imageCreatures Collection: Metamorphic picture, 16th century. 16th century. Creator: Anon

Metamorphic picture, 16th century. 16th century. Creator: Anon
Metamorphic picture, 16th century

Background imageCreatures Collection: Descent to Hell, n. d. Creators: Henry Fuseli, Theodore Matthias von Holst

Descent to Hell, n. d. Creators: Henry Fuseli, Theodore Matthias von Holst
Descent to Hell, n.d

Background imageCreatures Collection: 'The fierce creatures seemed to over-run the car'(colour litho)

"The fierce creatures seemed to over-run the car"(colour litho)
2813694 " The fierce creatures seemed to over-run the car" (colour litho) by Stott, W.R.S. (1878-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCreatures Collection: The Temptation of St. Anthony, c. 1530 (oil on wood)

The Temptation of St. Anthony, c. 1530 (oil on wood)
BAL351663 The Temptation of St. Anthony, c.1530 (oil on wood) by Savoldo, Giovanni Girolamo (c.1480-p.1548); Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia

Background imageCreatures Collection: A Pterodactyle, or Flying Lizard (colour litho)

A Pterodactyle, or Flying Lizard (colour litho)
5995628 A Pterodactyle, or Flying Lizard (colour litho) by Stokoe, W. J.(fl.1910-40); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Pterodactyle, or Flying Lizard)

Background imageCreatures Collection: The Palatine Chapel (Basilica), central nave: wooden ceiling, detail

The Palatine Chapel (Basilica), central nave: wooden ceiling, detail
3821909 The Palatine Chapel (Basilica), central nave: wooden ceiling, detail by Fatimid School, (12th century); Palazzo dei Normanni, Palermo, Sicily, Italy; (add.info.: Palermo)

Background imageCreatures 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 imageCreatures Collection: Seahorse and imaginary aquatic creatures

Seahorse and imaginary aquatic creatures
6116588 Seahorse and imaginary aquatic creatures by Bruyn, Nicolaes de (1571-1656) (after); (add.info.: Seahorse and other imaginary sea creatures)

Background imageCreatures Collection: The Palatine Chapel (Basilica), central nave: wooden ceiling, detail

The Palatine Chapel (Basilica), central nave: wooden ceiling, detail
3821919 The Palatine Chapel (Basilica), central nave: wooden ceiling, detail by Fatimid School, (12th century); Palazzo dei Normanni, Palermo, Sicily, Italy; (add.info.: Palermo)

Background imageCreatures Collection: Jaguar-man bell pendant, from the Diquis culture, 700-1550 (gold)

Jaguar-man bell pendant, from the Diquis culture, 700-1550 (gold)
833864 Jaguar-man bell pendant, from the Diquis culture, 700-1550 (gold) by Costa Rican School; Private Collection; Photo © Dirk Bakker

Background imageCreatures Collection: The Palatine Chapel (Basilica), central nave: wooden ceiling, detail

The Palatine Chapel (Basilica), central nave: wooden ceiling, detail
3821908 The Palatine Chapel (Basilica), central nave: wooden ceiling, detail by Fatimid School, (12th century); Palazzo dei Normanni, Palermo, Sicily, Italy; (add.info.: Palermo)

Background imageCreatures Collection: The Palatine Chapel (Basilica), central nave: wooden ceiling, detail

The Palatine Chapel (Basilica), central nave: wooden ceiling, detail
3821907 The Palatine Chapel (Basilica), central nave: wooden ceiling, detail by Fatimid School, (12th century); Palazzo dei Normanni, Palermo, Sicily, Italy; (add.info.: Palermo)

Background imageCreatures Collection: He was horrified to see they were a couple of repulsive creatures, 1928 (colour litho)

He was horrified to see they were a couple of repulsive creatures, 1928 (colour litho)
2920337 He was horrified to see they were a couple of repulsive creatures, 1928 (colour litho) by Ault, Norman (1880-1950); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCreatures Collection: Examples of Discomedusae from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)

Examples of Discomedusae from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)
746693 Examples of Discomedusae from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCreatures Collection: The Palatine Chapel (Basilica), central nave: wooden ceiling, detail

The Palatine Chapel (Basilica), central nave: wooden ceiling, detail
3821905 The Palatine Chapel (Basilica), central nave: wooden ceiling, detail by Fatimid School, (12th century); Palazzo dei Normanni, Palermo, Sicily, Italy; (add.info.: Palermo)

Background imageCreatures Collection: Wildlife, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson

Wildlife, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho)
IL388022 Wildlife, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho) by Noble, John Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection

Background imageCreatures Collection: Illustration from Hypnerotomachia Poliphili by Francesco Colonna, first published in 1499 (woodcut)

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

Background imageCreatures Collection: Illustration from Hypnerotomachia Poliphili by Francesco Colonna, first published in 1499 (woodcut)

Illustration from Hypnerotomachia Poliphili by Francesco Colonna, first published in 1499 (woodcut)
472278 Illustration from Hypnerotomachia Poliphili by Francesco Colonna, first published in 1499 (woodcut) by Italian School

Background imageCreatures Collection: Fol 131, detail, Quaestiones in quattuor libros Sententiarum, by John Duns Scotus (vellum)

Fol 131, detail, Quaestiones in quattuor libros Sententiarum, by John Duns Scotus (vellum)
2919615 Fol 131, detail, Quaestiones in quattuor libros Sententiarum, by John Duns Scotus (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); 39.8x27.9 cm; The University of St

Background imageCreatures Collection: The colossal creatures twisted themselves round with incredible celerity (colour litho)

The colossal creatures twisted themselves round with incredible celerity (colour litho)
2813037 The colossal creatures twisted themselves round with incredible celerity (colour litho) by Noble, John Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCreatures Collection: A Scene from the Decameron, by Giovanni Boccaccio, c. 1492 (woodcut)

A Scene from the Decameron, by Giovanni Boccaccio, c. 1492 (woodcut)
XJF359050 A Scene from the Decameron, by Giovanni Boccaccio, c.1492 (woodcut) by Italian School, (15th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCreatures Collection: The Six Days of Creation, from the Biblia italica, translated from the Latin by Niccolo Malermi

The Six Days of Creation, from the Biblia italica, translated from the Latin by Niccolo Malermi, 1494 (woodcut)
472208 The Six Days of Creation, from the Biblia italica, translated from the Latin by Niccolo Malermi, 1494 (woodcut) by Italian School

Background imageCreatures Collection: King prawns, 1931 (oil on canvas)

King prawns, 1931 (oil on canvas)
OVR394612 King prawns, 1931 (oil on canvas) by Merton, E. (fl.1930s); 37x51 cm; Bergen Art Museum, Norway; Photo © O. Vaering

Background imageCreatures Collection: Fourth Tableau of Das Rheingold, illustration from The Savoy, 1896 (litho)

Fourth Tableau of Das Rheingold, illustration from The Savoy, 1896 (litho)
DGC288127 Fourth Tableau of Das Rheingold, illustration from The Savoy, 1896 (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCreatures Collection: Pixies drinking beer (oil on canvas)

Pixies drinking beer (oil on canvas)
3959660 Pixies drinking beer (oil on canvas) by Bergslien, Nils (1853-1928); 46x107.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Background imageCreatures Collection: Bowl with Mandarin Ducks, Cranes, Auspicious Creatures

Bowl with Mandarin Ducks, Cranes, Auspicious Creatures, and Stylized Flowers, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), first half of 16th century

Background imageCreatures Collection: Food container, Western Zhou dynasty ( 1046-771 BC ), 2nd half of 11th century BC

Food container, Western Zhou dynasty ( 1046-771 BC ), 2nd half of 11th century BC

Background imageCreatures Collection: Bucket with Swing Handle, Western Zhou dynasty ( 1046-771 BC ), 1000 / 950 BCdd

Bucket with Swing Handle, Western Zhou dynasty ( 1046-771 BC ), 1000 / 950 BCdd
Bucket with Swing Handle, Western Zhou dynasty ( 1046-771 BC ), 1000/950 BCdd

Background imageCreatures Collection: Goblet (jia), Late Shang dynasty, 13th century-1046 B. C. Creator: Unknown

Goblet (jia), Late Shang dynasty, 13th century-1046 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Goblet (jia), Late Shang dynasty, 13th century-1046 B.C

Background imageCreatures Collection: Covered Food Container, Western Zhou dynasty ( 1046-771 BC ), mid-10th century BC

Covered Food Container, Western Zhou dynasty ( 1046-771 BC ), mid-10th century BC

Background imageCreatures Collection: Vase with Three Furry Creatures, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Kangxi period (1662-1722)

Vase with Three Furry Creatures, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Kangxi period (1662-1722)

Background imageCreatures Collection: Pair of Jars, Western Zhou dynasty ( 1046-771 BC ), late 9th / 8th century BC

Pair of Jars, Western Zhou dynasty ( 1046-771 BC ), late 9th / 8th century BC
Pair of Jars, Western Zhou dynasty ( 1046-771 BC ), late 9th/8th century BC

Background imageCreatures Collection: Mirror with 'Lion and Grapevine'Design, Tang dynasty (A. D)

Mirror with "Lion and Grapevine"Design, Tang dynasty (A. D)
Mirror with " Lion and Grapevine" Design, Tang dynasty (A.D. 618-907), 8th century

Background imageCreatures Collection: Rectangular Cauldron, Shang dynasty ( about 1600-1046 BC ), 12th / 11th century B. C

Rectangular Cauldron, Shang dynasty ( about 1600-1046 BC ), 12th / 11th century B. C
Rectangular Cauldron, Shang dynasty ( about 1600-1046 BC ), 12th/11th century B.C

Background imageCreatures Collection: Jar (hu), Western Zhou dynasty, 927-850 B. C. Creator: Unknown

Jar (hu), Western Zhou dynasty, 927-850 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Jar (hu), Western Zhou dynasty, 927-850 B.C




For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"Exploring the Enigmatic World of Creatures: From Fossils to Microscopic Wonders" Unveiling Ancient Secrets: Fossils from the Palaeozoic Era tell tales of long-lost creatures and their prehistoric existence. Unlocking Mysteries: Codex Troano - 1 reveals intriguing illustrations depicting enigmatic creatures that once roamed our planet. A Tail of Friendship: Two cows, standing nose to tail, showcase the beauty of companionship among gentle creatures. Hidden Worlds Revealed: Under the microscope in C18, a mesmerizing universe unfolds, showcasing tiny organisms with extraordinary features. Beware the Blue-Ringed Octopus. Hapalochlaena sp. , a small but venomous creature adorned with vibrant blue rings, reminds us of nature's wonders and dangers intertwined. The Alchemical Connection: Drawing an analogy between microcosm and macrocosm, Basilica Philosophica delves into the intricate relationship between all living creatures on Earth. Journey into Deep Seas: Inspired by Jules Verne's "20, 000 Leagues Under the Sea, " we encounter the majestic Nautilus—a living relic from ancient times—floating gracefully through dark depths. Marvel at Nature's Design: Watch as a Maran Cockerel turns its head with precision—an elegant display of how even mundane actions can captivate our attention when observed closely. Epic Battles Resurface: Witness Plesiosaurus fiercely battling Temnodontosaurus (Oligostinus) in an engraving from 1840—a glimpse into prehistoric struggles for survival etched forever in history books. Clash of Titans Beneath Waves: In a lithograph from 1900, visualize an epic confrontation between two legendary beasts—the Kraken versus Sperm Whales—reminding us that mysteries still lurk within unexplored depths. A Biblical Connection.