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Fairy Tale Castle Collection (#6)

Step into a world of enchantment and wonder with these captivating fairy tale castles

Background imageFairy Tale Castle Collection: Detail with two ladies, Camera Pinta (Painted Room) (fresco)

Detail with two ladies, Camera Pinta (Painted Room) (fresco)
6204082 Detail with two ladies, Camera Pinta (Painted Room) (fresco) by Italian School, (14th-15th century); Rocca Albornoz, Spoleto, Umbria

Background imageFairy Tale Castle Collection: Detail of the frescoes, Camera Pinta (Painted Room)

Detail of the frescoes, Camera Pinta (Painted Room)
6204068 Detail of the frescoes, Camera Pinta (Painted Room) by Italian School, (14th-15th century); Rocca Albornoz, Spoleto, Umbria, Italy; (add.info.: Frescoes realized between 1392 and 1416)

Background imageFairy Tale Castle Collection: Italy: Ferrara, Castello (b / w photo)

Italy: Ferrara, Castello (b / w photo)
6011584 Italy: Ferrara, Castello (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ferrara, Castello)

Background imageFairy Tale Castle Collection: The reign of Francis I of France, 1515-1547 (colour litho)

The reign of Francis I of France, 1515-1547 (colour litho)
5207735 The reign of Francis I of France, 1515-1547 (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: The reign of Francis I of France, 1515-1547)

Background imageFairy Tale Castle Collection: 'The Pentecost', Detail with a praying saint, c. 1420 (fresco)

"The Pentecost", Detail with a praying saint, c. 1420 (fresco)
5051484 " The Pentecost", Detail with a praying saint, c.1420 (fresco) by Master of Vignola (15th century); Rocca di Vignola, Vignola, Modena, Italy; (add.info.: Vignola Stronghold)

Background imageFairy Tale Castle Collection: 'The Ascension of Christ'. On the left top 'The resurrected Christ'and on the right top'St

"The Ascension of Christ". On the left top "The resurrected Christ"and on the right top"St
5051445 " The Ascension of Christ". On the left top " The resurrected Christ" and on the right top" St

Background imageFairy Tale Castle Collection: 'The Pentecost', Detail, c. 1420 (fresco)

"The Pentecost", Detail, c. 1420 (fresco)
5051444 " The Pentecost", Detail, c.1420 (fresco) by Master of Vignola (15th century); Rocca di Vignola, Vignola, Modena, Italy; (add.info.: Vignola Stronghold, the Contrari Chapel)

Background imageFairy Tale Castle Collection: View of the vault with fresco representing the four Evangelists

View of the vault with fresco representing the four Evangelists, the three faced Trinity and the Tree of Life
5051383 View of the vault with fresco representing the four Evangelists, the three faced Trinity and the Tree of Life, the Mystical Lamb

Background imageFairy Tale Castle Collection: The Animals Touring Club (chromolitho)

The Animals Touring Club (chromolitho)
7184875 The Animals Touring Club (chromolitho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Animals Touring Club)

Background imageFairy Tale Castle Collection: View of the castle, from L Album de Marie Antoinette. Vues et plans du Petit Trianon a Versailles

View of the castle, from L Album de Marie Antoinette. Vues et plans du Petit Trianon a Versailles, 1781 (w / c)
7240620 View of the castle, from L Album de Marie Antoinette. Vues et plans du Petit Trianon a Versailles, 1781 (w/c, pen &ink) by Chatelet, Claude Louis (1753-94); Biblioteca Estense, Modena

Background imageFairy Tale Castle Collection: Brechin Castle, Angus, Scotland. 1880 (engraving)

Brechin Castle, Angus, Scotland. 1880 (engraving)
7234750 Brechin Castle, Angus, Scotland. 1880 (engraving) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brechin Castle, Angus, Scotland)

Background imageFairy Tale Castle Collection: The kings arrives to the castle, 19th century (drawing)

The kings arrives to the castle, 19th century (drawing)
ELD4869946 The kings arrives to the castle, 19th century (drawing) by Courboin, Eugene (1851-1915); (add.info.: illustration from " Le Chat Botte" (Puss in Boots)

Background imageFairy Tale Castle Collection: Detail of the frescoes, Camera Pinta (Painted Room) (fresco)

Detail of the frescoes, Camera Pinta (Painted Room) (fresco)
6204075 Detail of the frescoes, Camera Pinta (Painted Room) (fresco) by Italian School, (14th-15th century); Rocca Albornoz, Spoleto, Umbria

Background imageFairy Tale Castle Collection: Stirling Castle, 1906 (photogravure)

Stirling Castle, 1906 (photogravure)
6199890 Stirling Castle, 1906 (photogravure) by Annan, James Craig (1864-1946); 19.4x28.2 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums

Background imageFairy Tale Castle Collection: Yugoslavia: Uskub, Castle (b / w photo)

Yugoslavia: Uskub, Castle (b / w photo)
6018135 Yugoslavia: Uskub, Castle (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Uskub, Castle)

Background imageFairy Tale Castle Collection: Spain: Jativa, View of the Castle (b / w photo)

Spain: Jativa, View of the Castle (b / w photo)
6017817 Spain: Jativa, View of the Castle (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jativa, View of the Castle)

Background imageFairy Tale Castle Collection: Romania: Balcic, Pergola in the Garden of the Castle (b / w photo)

Romania: Balcic, Pergola in the Garden of the Castle (b / w photo)
6017446 Romania: Balcic, Pergola in the Garden of the Castle (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Balcic, Pergola in the Garden of the Castle)

Background imageFairy Tale Castle Collection: The Abdication of Napoleon at Fontainebleau on 11 April 1814

The Abdication of Napoleon at Fontainebleau on 11 April 1814
FIA5395507 The Abdication of Napoleon at Fontainebleau on 11 April 1814 by Vernet, Jules (1792-1843); Private Collection; (add.info.: L abdication de Napoleon a Fontainebleau le 11 avril 1814)

Background imageFairy Tale Castle Collection: The stables of the castle of San Fernando de Figuieres, siege by the French in 1809

The stables of the castle of San Fernando de Figuieres, siege by the French in 1809
AIS5359041 The stables of the castle of San Fernando de Figuieres, siege by the French in 1809, during the Spanish War of Independence (1808-1814)

Background imageFairy Tale Castle Collection: Italy: Taranto, Castello (b / w photo)

Italy: Taranto, Castello (b / w photo)
6011748 Italy: Taranto, Castello (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taranto, Castello)

Background imageFairy Tale Castle Collection: View of the Castle of Compiegne Painting by Simeon Fort (1793-1861)

View of the Castle of Compiegne Painting by Simeon Fort (1793-1861) 19th century Fontainebleau castle museum
JLJ4602188 View of the Castle of Compiegne Painting by Simeon Fort (1793-1861) 19th century Fontainebleau castle museum by Fort, Simeon (1793-1861); Musee National Du Chateau De Fontainebleau

Background imageFairy Tale Castle Collection: L Amour, le Desir, at la Mort, from Personages de Comedie, pub. 1922 (pochoir print)

L Amour, le Desir, at la Mort, from Personages de Comedie, pub. 1922 (pochoir print)
2966857 L Amour, le Desir, at la Mort, from Personages de Comedie, pub. 1922 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Background imageFairy Tale Castle Collection: The Queen jumped Ashore (colour litho)

The Queen jumped Ashore (colour litho)
3100513 The Queen jumped Ashore (colour litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queen jumped Ashore)

Background imageFairy Tale Castle Collection: Detail of The Banquet of Cleopatra, Room of the fireplace, c. 1560-65 (fresco)

Detail of The Banquet of Cleopatra, Room of the fireplace, c. 1560-65 (fresco)
3715649 Detail of The Banquet of Cleopatra, Room of the fireplace, c.1560-65 (fresco) by Fasolo, Giovanni Antonio (c.1530-72); Palazzo Porto Colleoni, Thiene, Province of Vicenza, Veneto

Background imageFairy Tale Castle Collection: Family Quarrels. A. D. 1077 (colour litho)

Family Quarrels. A. D. 1077 (colour litho)
670185 Family Quarrels. A.D. 1077 (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Family Quarrels. A.D. 1077)

Background imageFairy Tale Castle Collection: Piers Gaveston and the Barons. A. D. 1307 (colour litho)

Piers Gaveston and the Barons. A. D. 1307 (colour litho)
670118 Piers Gaveston and the Barons. A.D. 1307 (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Piers Gaveston and the Barons. A.D. 1307)

Background imageFairy Tale Castle Collection: A Fatal Eisteddfod. A. D. 1282 (colour litho)

A Fatal Eisteddfod. A. D. 1282 (colour litho)
670115 A Fatal Eisteddfod. A.D. 1282 (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Fatal Eisteddfod. A.D. 1282)

Background imageFairy Tale Castle Collection: Sir Philip Sidney (1554-86) at the Tournament of Whitehall, from Heroes of History, pub

Sir Philip Sidney (1554-86) at the Tournament of Whitehall, from Heroes of History, pub. by Raphael Tuck & Son Ltd
IL99942 Sir Philip Sidney (1554-86) at the Tournament of Whitehall, from Heroes of History, pub. by Raphael Tuck & Son Ltd

Background imageFairy Tale Castle Collection: Hastings and St. Leonards from the Castle (colour litho)

Hastings and St. Leonards from the Castle (colour litho)
3101553 Hastings and St. Leonards from the Castle (colour litho) by Haslehust, Ernest William (1866-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hastings and St. Leonards from the Castle)

Background imageFairy Tale Castle Collection: 'Assumption of the Virgin'and 'the Virgin Mary dropping the girdle or Holy Belt to St

"Assumption of the Virgin"and "the Virgin Mary dropping the girdle or Holy Belt to St
5051402 " Assumption of the Virgin" and " the Virgin Mary dropping the girdle or Holy Belt to St. Thomas ", Detail of apostles

Background imageFairy Tale Castle Collection: View of the vault with fresco representing the four Evangelists

View of the vault with fresco representing the four Evangelists, the three faced Trinity and the Tree of Life
5051384 View of the vault with fresco representing the four Evangelists, the three faced Trinity and the Tree of Life, the Mystical Lamb

Background imageFairy Tale Castle Collection: The Castle, St. Andrews (colour litho)

The Castle, St. Andrews (colour litho)
3101897 The Castle, St. Andrews (colour litho) by Haslehust, Ernest William (1866-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Castle, St. Andrews)

Background imageFairy Tale Castle Collection: Sleeping Beauty (litho)

Sleeping Beauty (litho)
1074277 Sleeping Beauty (litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fairy Tale Pictures published by Blackie and Sons circa 1940)

Background imageFairy Tale Castle Collection: Hamlet and the Ghost, c. 1825

Hamlet and the Ghost, c. 1825
7245435 Hamlet and the Ghost, c. 1825 by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund; Yale Center for British Art; Paul Mellon Fund

Background imageFairy Tale Castle Collection: Castell Dinas Bran, Wales (graphite & black chalk on paper)

Castell Dinas Bran, Wales (graphite & black chalk on paper)
XYC283249 Castell Dinas Bran, Wales (graphite & black chalk on paper) by Wilson, Richard (1713/14-82); 19.4x54.9 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA

Background imageFairy Tale Castle Collection: On the Summit of the Hill Stands One of the Most Delectable Palaces

On the Summit of the Hill Stands One of the Most Delectable Palaces, illustration from Legends of the Alhambra by
KW282151 On the Summit of the Hill Stands One of the Most Delectable Palaces, illustration from Legends of the Alhambra by Washington Irving (1783-1859) published by Lippincott

Background imageFairy Tale Castle Collection: Wasserschloss Raesfeld (Westfalen); Raesfeld Castle (Westphalia) (b / w photo)

Wasserschloss Raesfeld (Westfalen); Raesfeld Castle (Westphalia) (b / w photo)
7165046 Wasserschloss Raesfeld (Westfalen); Raesfeld Castle (Westphalia) (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFairy Tale Castle Collection: Burg Lauenstein; Lauenstein Castle (b / w photo)

Burg Lauenstein; Lauenstein Castle (b / w photo)
7164976 Burg Lauenstein; Lauenstein Castle (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burg Lauenstein; Lauenstein Castle)

Background imageFairy Tale Castle Collection: Burg Eltz a d Mosel; Eltz Castle on the Mosel (b / w photo)

Burg Eltz a d Mosel; Eltz Castle on the Mosel (b / w photo)
7164961 Burg Eltz a d Mosel; Eltz Castle on the Mosel (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burg Eltz a d Mosel; Eltz Castle on the Mosel)

Background imageFairy Tale Castle Collection: Heidelberg, Schloss; Heidelberg, Castle (b / w photo)

Heidelberg, Schloss; Heidelberg, Castle (b / w photo)
7164913 Heidelberg, Schloss; Heidelberg, Castle (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heidelberg, Schloss; Heidelberg, Castle)

Background imageFairy Tale Castle Collection: Schloss Lichtenstein; Lichtenstein Castle (b / w photo)

Schloss Lichtenstein; Lichtenstein Castle (b / w photo)
7164900 Schloss Lichtenstein; Lichtenstein Castle (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Schloss Lichtenstein; Lichtenstein Castle)

Background imageFairy Tale Castle Collection: Der Hohenzollern; The Castle of Hohenzollern (b / w photo)

Der Hohenzollern; The Castle of Hohenzollern (b / w photo)
7164899 Der Hohenzollern; The Castle of Hohenzollern (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Der Hohenzollern; The Castle of Hohenzollern)

Background imageFairy Tale Castle Collection: Rothenburg o d T, Bruckchen zum Topplerschlosschen; Rothenburg-on-the-Tauber

Rothenburg o d T, Bruckchen zum Topplerschlosschen; Rothenburg-on-the-Tauber
7164892 Rothenburg o d T, Bruckchen zum Topplerschlosschen; Rothenburg-on-the-Tauber, Bridge leading to Toppler Castle (b/w photo) by Hielscher

Background imageFairy Tale Castle Collection: Sigmaringen, Schlossportal; Sigmaringen, Porch of the Castle (b / w photo)

Sigmaringen, Schlossportal; Sigmaringen, Porch of the Castle (b / w photo)
7164831 Sigmaringen, Schlossportal; Sigmaringen, Porch of the Castle (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sigmaringen, Schlossportal; Sigmaringen)

Background imageFairy Tale Castle Collection: Schloss Sigmaringen; Sigmaringen Castle (b / w photo)

Schloss Sigmaringen; Sigmaringen Castle (b / w photo)
7164830 Schloss Sigmaringen; Sigmaringen Castle (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Schloss Sigmaringen; Sigmaringen Castle)

Background imageFairy Tale Castle Collection: The Castle of the Pavone, Val D Aosta (colour litho)

The Castle of the Pavone, Val D Aosta (colour litho)
7161845 The Castle of the Pavone, Val D Aosta (colour litho) by Formili, C.T.G. (1860-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Castle of the Pavone, Val D Aosta)

Background imageFairy Tale Castle Collection: The Castle of Sirmione, Lake Garda (colour litho)

The Castle of Sirmione, Lake Garda (colour litho)
7161841 The Castle of Sirmione, Lake Garda (colour litho) by Formili, C.T.G. (1860-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Castle of Sirmione, Lake Garda)

Background imageFairy Tale Castle Collection: Castle Vecchio, Verona (colour litho)

Castle Vecchio, Verona (colour litho)
7161839 Castle Vecchio, Verona (colour litho) by Formili, C.T.G. (1860-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Castle Vecchio, Verona)




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Step into a world of enchantment and wonder with these captivating fairy tale castles. From the majestic Ruthin Castle in Denbighshire to the picturesque Arundel Castle, each one tells its own story through intricate engravings and vibrant lithographs. Take a journey back in time as you explore The City of York in 1738, brought to life in an exquisite engraving, or immerse yourself in the haunting beauty of Drum Castle captured in a timeless black and white photograph. Travel north to Scotland and be mesmerized by Inverary Castle, depicted in an enchanting 1880 engraving. Delve into the magical realm of Arthurian legend with Howard Pyle's stunning illustrations from "The Story of the Champions of the Round Table" and "The Story of King Arthur and His Knights. " These masterpieces transport us to mythical lands where knights battle for honor against formidable foes. Discover the splendor of Roundhay Park near Leeds through detailed engravings that showcase its natural beauty. Marvel at Cockermouth Castle's grandeur as it stands proudly amidst Cumberland's landscape. And no collection would be complete without Neuschwanstein Castle, Bavaria's crown jewel, immortalized in a breathtaking chromolithograph. Finally, lose yourself in religious artistry with "Our Lady of the Seven Dolours, " an oil painting that evokes both serenity and sorrow. This compilation celebrates not only architectural wonders but also artistic brilliance that brings fairy tales to life. So let your imagination soar as you embark on this visual journey through centuries past – where dreams become reality within these magnificent fairy tale castles.