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Dragon Collection (page 6)

In the mystical land of Bhaktapur, Nepal, a vibrant tapestry of cultures and traditions unfolds

Background imageDragon Collection: The National Gallery. St Georges slaying the Dragon. 1641. Ljubljana. Slovenia

The National Gallery. St Georges slaying the Dragon. 1641. Ljubljana. Slovenia
7136209 The National Gallery. St Georges slaying the Dragon. 1641. Ljubljana. Slovenia.; Narodna Galerija, Ljubljana, Slovenia; © Pascal Deloche/Godong

Background imageDragon Collection: Ultimate phase of alchemical meditation, from an edition of the 'Zhuangzi', 18th century (print)

Ultimate phase of alchemical meditation, from an edition of the "Zhuangzi", 18th century (print)
AIS5356086 Ultimate phase of alchemical meditation, from an edition of the "Zhuangzi", 18th century (print); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageDragon Collection: Drachenstich traditional folk play in Furth im Wald, Bavaria, Germany

Drachenstich traditional folk play in Furth im Wald, Bavaria, Germany, historical illustration circa 1893
UIG5413955 Drachenstich traditional folk play in Furth im Wald, Bavaria, Germany, historical illustration circa 1893; UIG

Background imageDragon Collection: Representation of St. Magne of Fussen (ca. 699-772) abbot-founder of the abbey of Fussen

Representation of St. Magne of Fussen (ca. 699-772) abbot-founder of the abbey of Fussen, c.1900 (engraving)
FGL5502832 Representation of St. Magne of Fussen (ca. 699-772) abbot-founder of the abbey of Fussen, c.1900 (engraving); Fototeca Gilardi

Background imageDragon Collection: Madonna has the Child and Angels, Saint George and Michael. Painting by Dosso Dossi

Madonna has the Child and Angels, Saint George and Michael. Painting by Dosso Dossi (Giovanni di Niccolo Luteri)
VEN5032816 Madonna has the Child and Angels, Saint George and Michael. Painting by Dosso Dossi (Giovanni di Niccolo Luteri) (v.1490-1542) 16th century Galleria Estense

Background imageDragon Collection: Detail of the church of Saint Brice (Saint-Brice) of Saint Mande sur Bredoire

Detail of the church of Saint Brice (Saint-Brice) of Saint Mande sur Bredoire (Saint-Mande-sur-Bredoire) (17470)
JEB4943426 Detail of the church of Saint Brice (Saint-Brice) of Saint Mande sur Bredoire (Saint-Mande-sur-Bredoire) (17470)

Background imageDragon Collection: Norse mythology: death of Beowulf Engraving from 'Norse mythology

Norse mythology: death of Beowulf Engraving from "Norse mythology: death of Beowulf" by Wilhelm wagner 1901
ELD4959047 Norse mythology: death of Beowulf Engraving from "Norse mythology: death of Beowulf" by Wilhelm wagner 1901; Private Collection; (add.info.: Norse mythology)

Background imageDragon Collection: Romanesque art: fresco of the porch of the abbey of Saint Savin on Gartempe 'The Woman

Romanesque art: fresco of the porch of the abbey of Saint Savin on Gartempe "The Woman and the Dragon"
JEB4924325 Romanesque art: fresco of the porch of the abbey of Saint Savin on Gartempe "The Woman and the Dragon"

Background imageDragon Collection: Representation of St. George and the Dragon. 19th century (engraving)

Representation of St. George and the Dragon. 19th century (engraving)
ELD4910302 Representation of St. George and the Dragon. 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Background imageDragon Collection: Martha, holding a benitier, standing on a Tarasque and Noe - Characters of the carved wood stalls

Martha, holding a benitier, standing on a Tarasque and Noe - Characters of the carved wood stalls by Dominique Bertin
JEB4938783 Martha, holding a benitier, standing on a Tarasque and Noe - Characters of the carved wood stalls by Dominique Bertin of Toulouse (16th century) - Cathedrale Sainte Marie d'Auch (Gers)

Background imageDragon Collection: Saint George. Painting by Colijn de Coter (1446 - 1538). Oudenarde. Belgium

Saint George. Painting by Colijn de Coter (1446 - 1538). Oudenarde. Belgium
ETI4396252 Saint George. Painting by Colijn de Coter (1446 - 1538). Oudenarde. Belgium.; (add.info.: Saint George. Painting by Colijn de Coter (1446 - 1538). Oudenarde. Belgium.)

Background imageDragon Collection: Principle members of a Chinese imperial procession including flag bearers

Principle members of a Chinese imperial procession including flag bearers, porters of carved wooden insignia, cavalry
FLO4622313 Principle members of a Chinese imperial procession including flag bearers, porters of carved wooden insignia, cavalry, musicians, and parasol bearers

Background imageDragon Collection: Bishop of Worcester praying before a crucifix, and mythical beasts above the Vicar's door

Bishop of Worcester praying before a crucifix, and mythical beasts above the Vicar's door
FLO4685587 Bishop of Worcester praying before a crucifix, and mythical beasts above the Vicar's door. Paintings from the south side of the Chancel

Background imageDragon Collection: Dracaena angustifolia (Rumphius cordyline, Cordyline rumphii)

Dracaena angustifolia (Rumphius cordyline, Cordyline rumphii). Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn
FLO4584918 Dracaena angustifolia (Rumphius cordyline, Cordyline rumphii). Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Walter Fitch from Sir William Jackson Hooker's

Background imageDragon Collection: Crater in chalice with red figures, illustrating the struggle of Cadmos (ceramic)

Crater in chalice with red figures, illustrating the struggle of Cadmos (ceramic)
YOU4419866 Crater in chalice with red figures, illustrating the struggle of Cadmos (ceramic); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Crater in chalice with red figures)

Background imageDragon Collection: Dinosaur

Dinosaur
Jukyong Park

Background imageDragon Collection: Sigurd Ring's death on board his dragon (engraving)

Sigurd Ring's death on board his dragon (engraving)
8632796 Sigurd Ring's death on board his dragon (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sigurd Ring's death on board his dragon)

Background imageDragon Collection: Noah's Ark in form of a Viking ship with dragon prow, watched over by two angels

Noah's Ark in form of a Viking ship with dragon prow, watched over by two angels
534320 Noah's Ark in form of a Viking ship with dragon prow, watched over by two angels, the chosen of God are ready to survive the flood sent to punish the rest of creation

Background imageDragon Collection: Leif Ericsson in His Viking Ship, 1910 (colour woodcut)

Leif Ericsson in His Viking Ship, 1910 (colour woodcut)
1202042 Leif Ericsson in His Viking Ship, 1910 (colour woodcut); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage illustration of Leif Ericsson on the high seas in his Viking ship c)

Background imageDragon Collection: Zhadou Vase, depicting dragons and phoenix birds between taotie masks with a lower band of lotus

Zhadou Vase, depicting dragons and phoenix birds between taotie masks with a lower band of lotus petals, Chinese
PFR133029 Zhadou Vase, depicting dragons and phoenix birds between taotie masks with a lower band of lotus petals, Chinese, Qianlong period

Background imageDragon Collection: Zhadou Vase, depicting dragons and phoenix birds between taotie masks with a lower band of lotus

Zhadou Vase, depicting dragons and phoenix birds between taotie masks with a lower band of lotus petals, Chinese
PFR133028 Zhadou Vase, depicting dragons and phoenix birds between taotie masks with a lower band of lotus petals, Chinese, Qianlong period

Background imageDragon Collection: The prehistoric aeroplane - as it might have been (litho)

The prehistoric aeroplane - as it might have been (litho)
8626003 The prehistoric aeroplane - as it might have been (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The prehistoric aeroplane - as it might have been)

Background imageDragon Collection: Peking, Chihli, Dragon on the edge of a sluice in the Tungchou Canal (b/w photo)

Peking, Chihli, Dragon on the edge of a sluice in the Tungchou Canal (b/w photo)
8653827 Peking, Chihli, Dragon on the edge of a sluice in the Tungchou Canal (b/w photo) by Boerschmann, Ernst (1873-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peking, Chihli)

Background imageDragon Collection: Cyclura iguana fighting with hunting dogs, historical illustration circa 1893

Cyclura iguana fighting with hunting dogs, historical illustration circa 1893
UIG5413952 Cyclura iguana fighting with hunting dogs, historical illustration circa 1893; UIG

Background imageDragon Collection: Noctua, Corvus, Crater, Sextans Uraniae, Hydra, Felis, Lupus, Centaurus, Antilia Pnuematica

Noctua, Corvus, Crater, Sextans Uraniae, Hydra, Felis, Lupus, Centaurus, Antilia Pnuematica
7339262 Noctua, Corvus, Crater, Sextans Uraniae, Hydra, Felis, Lupus, Centaurus, Antilia Pnuematica, Argo Navis and Pysix Nautica, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue) by Hall

Background imageDragon Collection: Painting. Signed right bottom: A:C: De Hasta pinxit 1752. Sainte-Marguerite d'Antioche defeating

Painting. Signed right bottom: A:C: De Hasta pinxit 1752. Sainte-Marguerite d'Antioche defeating the Dragon
6262024 Painting. Signed right bottom: A:C: De Hasta pinxit 1752. Sainte-Marguerite d'Antioche defeating the Dragon. Oil on canvas

Background imageDragon Collection: 8701734

8701734

Background imageDragon Collection: Illustration of the Ishtar Gate in ancient Babylon (w/c on paper)

Illustration of the Ishtar Gate in ancient Babylon (w/c on paper)
5023490 Illustration of the Ishtar Gate in ancient Babylon (w/c on paper); (add.info.: eighth gate to the inner city of Babylon)

Background imageDragon Collection: Dragon of Heresie. Allegory of Martin Luther's Protestant reform. Engraving extracted from Guidius '

Dragon of Heresie. Allegory of Martin Luther's Protestant reform. Engraving extracted from Guidius "
NWI4837419 Dragon of Heresie. Allegory of Martin Luther's Protestant reform. Engraving extracted from Guidius " Dialogy" printed in Switzerland, 1521

Background imageDragon Collection: Dragons and other decorations on a Belgian cannon in the Tower of London, England

Dragons and other decorations on a Belgian cannon in the Tower of London, England
NWI4875786 Dragons and other decorations on a Belgian cannon in the Tower of London, England; (add.info.: Dragons and other decorations on a Belgian canon in the Tower of London)

Background imageDragon Collection: Defile with dragon at the Wong Fong Procession in Chinatown, San Francisco, 1890

Defile with dragon at the Wong Fong Procession in Chinatown, San Francisco, 1890. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4964466 Defile with dragon at the Wong Fong Procession in Chinatown, San Francisco, 1890. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

Background imageDragon Collection: Waterfall at Kiyomizu - Japan 1880-1910 (photo)

Waterfall at Kiyomizu - Japan 1880-1910 (photo)
CSO4980911 Waterfall at Kiyomizu - Japan 1880-1910 (photo); (add.info.: Waterfall at Kiyomizu - Japan); Photo © DDF. All rights reserved 2024

Background imageDragon Collection: Saint Michel defeating the dragon. 18th century polychrome. Musee Municipal d'Avranches

Saint Michel defeating the dragon. 18th century polychrome. Musee Municipal d'Avranches
JEB4960936 Saint Michel defeating the dragon. 18th century polychrome. Musee Municipal d'Avranches.; Musee d'art et d'histoire, Avranches

Background imageDragon Collection: 'The Palace of the Dragon King', illustration from the Serbian fairytale The Story of Bashtchelik

"The Palace of the Dragon King", illustration from the Serbian fairytale The Story of Bashtchelik
3533962 "The Palace of the Dragon King", illustration from the Serbian fairytale The Story of Bashtchelik, from Edmund Dulac's Fairy-Book: Fairy Tales of the Allied Nations

Background imageDragon Collection: Tarascon: two mythical figures from Provence, Tartarin and Tarasque. The first

Tarascon: two mythical figures from Provence, Tartarin and Tarasque. The first
PCT4272292 Tarascon: two mythical figures from Provence, Tartarin and Tarasque. The first, a character immortalized by Alphonse Daudet

Background imageDragon Collection: Bronze doorway lintels depicting St George and the Dragon, 16th century

Bronze doorway lintels depicting St George and the Dragon, 16th century
3507267 Bronze doorway lintels depicting St George and the Dragon, 16th century; Universal History Archive

Background imageDragon Collection: History. Czech Republic. The hero Trut kills the snake, legend of Bohemia

History. Czech Republic. The hero Trut kills the snake, legend of Bohemia
2636308 History. Czech Republic. The hero Trut kills the snake, legend of Bohemia. Illustration by Mikolas Ales for: Vlast (Homeland), Czech Republic

Background imageDragon Collection: Viking ship with dragon prow carrying warriors to attack second vessel on right

Viking ship with dragon prow carrying warriors to attack second vessel on right
534558 Viking ship with dragon prow carrying warriors to attack second vessel on right. 14th century (painting in Danish church); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageDragon Collection: 'So There!' (litho)

"So There!" (litho)
8663500 "So There!" (litho) by Poy (Percy Hutton Fearon) (1874-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: "So There)

Background imageDragon Collection: The Ambo of the Church of Santa Maria del Lago in Moscufo

The Ambo of the Church of Santa Maria del Lago in Moscufo
3570856 The Ambo of the Church of Santa Maria del Lago in Moscufo by Michetti, Francesco Paolo (1851-1929); (add.info.: Artist: Nicodemo da Guardiagrele Date of Artwork: 1159 Location)

Background imageDragon Collection: Representation of Saint Margarita. Anonymous painting. Oil on canvas of the 15th century

Representation of Saint Margarita. Anonymous painting. Oil on canvas of the 15th century. Spanish school
JEB4960246 Representation of Saint Margarita. Anonymous painting. Oil on canvas of the 15th century. Spanish school. Musee departemental, Gap (Hautes Alpes).; Musee departemental de Gap

Background imageDragon Collection: Pair of Wine Cups, decorated with dragons and waves, Chinese

Pair of Wine Cups, decorated with dragons and waves, Chinese, 19th century (porcelain with iron red decoration)
PFR121312 Pair of Wine Cups, decorated with dragons and waves, Chinese, 19th century (porcelain with iron red decoration); Private Collection; © Paul Freeman; © Paul Freeman

Background imageDragon Collection: Myths and legends: Monsters of the Middle Ages from land, sea and sky

Myths and legends: Monsters of the Middle Ages from land, sea and sky. Illustration after " Puch der Natur"
NWI4930103 Myths and legends: Monsters of the Middle Ages from land, sea and sky. Illustration after " Puch der Natur" printed in Augsburg

Background imageDragon Collection: Ruggiero fights the marine monster (dragon) that threatens Olimpia bare tie to a tree

Ruggiero fights the marine monster (dragon) that threatens Olimpia bare tie to a tree
PCT4285051 Ruggiero fights the marine monster (dragon) that threatens Olimpia bare tie to a tree, blocks his jaws with an anchor and saves Olimpia (chant 11 stance 37)

Background imageDragon Collection: A serbian Fairy Tale: A Castle, 1916 (w/c on paper)

A serbian Fairy Tale: A Castle, 1916 (w/c on paper)
PNH351971 A serbian Fairy Tale: A Castle, 1916 (w/c on paper) by Dulac, Edmund (1882-1953); 38.2x38.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Peter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London

Background imageDragon Collection: Archangel Michael and his angels fighting the dragon, 1865 (engraving)

Archangel Michael and his angels fighting the dragon, 1865 (engraving)
534348 Archangel Michael and his angels fighting the dragon, 1865 (engraving); (add.info.: Archangel Michael and his angels fighting the dragon)

Background imageDragon Collection: Madonna and Child with Saints George and Christopher, 1526-1527. Creator: Bordone, Paris (1500-1571)

Madonna and Child with Saints George and Christopher, 1526-1527. Creator: Bordone, Paris (1500-1571)
Madonna and Child with Saints George and Christopher, 1526-1527. Found in the Collection of the Accademia Tadini, Lovere

Background imageDragon Collection: Two Followers of Cadmus devoured by a Dragon. (After Cornelis Cornelisz van Haarlem), 1588

Two Followers of Cadmus devoured by a Dragon. (After Cornelis Cornelisz van Haarlem), 1588. Private Collection




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In the mystical land of Bhaktapur, Nepal, a vibrant tapestry of cultures and traditions unfolds. Amidst the ancient walls of Kopan Monastery, whispers of enlightenment echo through the air. Here, the Wheel of Life spins ceaselessly, revealing the eternal cycle of existence - Samsara. As I gaze upon this intricate wheel, adorned with mythical creatures and symbolic motifs, my mind is transported to a realm where dragons reign supreme. A bearded dragon basks in the warm embrace of sunlight while Trotsky fearlessly slays a counter-revolutionary dragon in an iconic poster from 1918. Across vast oceans and treacherous seas, Viking ships sail valiantly towards unknown horizons. Tower Bridge opens its majestic gates as if welcoming these brave explorers home. And at Sydney's Opera House, melodies intertwine with architectural marvels under the watchful eye of a magnificent dragon. In St. George's Orthodox Church stands an awe-inspiring Greek Orthodox icon depicting St. George locked in battle with a fearsome dragon – symbolizing triumph over evil itself. Meanwhile, fantasy illustrations transport us deep into underwater realms where marine reptiles roam freely amidst ethereal landscapes. Australia's Central/Inland/Yellow-headed Bearded Dragon proudly displays its regal colors against rugged terrains that have witnessed centuries pass by unnoticed. In 1952 at Heralds College officers don their coats-of-arms bearing emblems reminiscent of noble dragons guarding ancestral legacies. Japanese woodblock prints capture nature's delicate beauty intertwined with powerful dragons dancing among blooming flowers – an exquisite harmony between strength and grace. Dragons transcend time and geography; they embody our collective imagination and fascination for mythical beings that defy earthly limitations. From ancient monasteries to modern art forms across Asia and beyond, these captivating creatures continue to captivate our hearts and minds alike.