Fictional Being Collection (#4)

Map of Spoleto from Theatrum civitatum et admirandorum Italiae, by Joan Blaeu, engraving
Cartography, Italy, 17th century. Map of Spoleto, from Theatrum civitatum et admirandorum Italiae by Joan Blaeu. Engraving

Austria, Vienna, The Last Judgment triptych, oil on panel
Hieronymus Bosch (1450-1516), Last Judgement, triptych

Map of Calabria region, by Joan Blaeu
Cartography, Italy, 17th century. Map of Calabria region, by Joan Blaeu

Herba chavalaritas romana, illustration
Manuscript, Italy, 15th century. Herbal from Trento. Plate: Herba chavalaritas romana. Herb used to heal spear wounds. Manuscript 1591, folio 6, verso. Herbal with dedication to Saint Mark

Herba luca, illustration
Manuscript, Italy, 15th century. Herbal from Trento. Plate: Herba luca. Herb used for fever and edema treatment. Manuscript 1591, folio 23, verso. Herbal with dedication to Saint Mark

Feminine beauty deceives men, Caricature by Unknown artist from Emilia Romagna
Italy, 17th century. Unknown artist from Emilia Romagna, Feminine beauty deceives men. Caricature. In the background, the city of Modena

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Genius of Music, allegory, print
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and the Genius of Music, allegory. Print

Theseus and the Centaurs, Theseus fighting against the Centaur Eurytus to defend Hippodamia, from Italy, Bay of Naples
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Theseus and the Centaurs, Theseus fighting against the Centaur Eurytus to defend Hippodamia. Painting on marble, cm. 35 x 50, from Herculaneum

Gold foil strip depicting a centaur, from the Necropolis of Rhodes, goldsmithery British Museum, Greek art

Great sphinx of Tanis, pink granite
Egyptian civilization, Old Kingdom. Great sphinx of Tanis, pink granite, about 2600 b.C

Gorgon. Embossed gold foil mounted on bronze
Greek civilization. Goldsmithery. Gorgon. Embossed gold foil mounted on bronze

Bronze helmet, from Assos, Turkey
Greek civilization, 7th century b.C. - Bronze helmet. From Assos, Turkey

Red-figure pottery: Attic skyphos with asymmetrical handles, side depicting a centaur from Vulci
Etruscan civilization, 450-430 b.C. Red-figure pottery: Attic skyphos with asymmetrical handles, side depicting a centaur. From Vulci, tomb 45 of the Palm Painter from Tarquinia

Amphitrite on sea monster, niche pediment from Anhas, Morocco
Egyptian civilization, Coptic Period, 6th-7th century. Amphitrite on a sea monster. Niche pediment from Anhas, in the surroundings of Beni Suef

Black-figure pottery. Lekythos depicting battle between Lapiths and Centaurs, 520-510 B. C
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Lekhytos (Vase with one handle) Depicting the battle between Lapiti and Centaurs, 520-510 b.C

Etruscan civilization, Ivory comb with relief depicting two winged sphinxes from Marsiliana Albenga
Etruscan civilization, 4th century b.C. Ivory comb with relief depicting two winged sphinxes (late 4th century b.C.). From Marsiliana Albenga, Banditella necropolis

Italy, Umbria, Bronze slab depicting a mythological animal, from the excavation site of Castel San Mariano Museo Archeologico Nazionale Dell umbria (Archaeological Museum), Etruscan art

Italy, Sardinia region, bronze statuette known as mother with child, from Urzulei
Nuraghic Civilization, 7th century b.C. Bronze statuette known as mother with child. From Urzulei, Sardinia region, Italy

Small sculpture in nenfro (grey tufa) depicting a centaur from Vulci, Montalto di Castro, Viterbo Province, Italy
Etruscan civilization. Small sculpture in nenfro (grey tufa) depicting a centaur. From Vulci, Montalto di Castro, Viterbo Province, Italy

Ivory plate carving of winged griffin, from Nimrud
Phoenician civilization, Iraq, 8th century b.C. Ivory plate, carving of a winged griffin. From Nimrud

Plate with insignia of II Legion and figures of Pegasus and Capricorn, Legion emblems
Roman civilization. Plate with the insignia of the II Legion and figures of Pegasus and Capricorn, Legion emblems

Metope of Athenian Treasury at Delphi, marble relief depicting Theseus and Minotaur
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Metope of the Athenian Treasury at Delphi, marble relief depicting Theseus and the Minotaur

Frieze depicting pair of winged lions with human heads facing each other, polychrome glazed brick
Persian civilization, Achaemenid period, 5th century b.C. Frieze depicting a pair of winged lions with human heads facing each other, polychrome glazed brick. From the Palace of Darius I at Susa, Iran

Greece, Athens, Black-figure amphora depicting Dionysus and satyrs Greek art, Moussio Kikladikis Tehnis (Museum of Cycladic Art)

Bronze statue depicting bird with human head from Valle d Aosta Region, Italy, detail
Roman civilization. Bronze statue depicting a bird with a human head. From Valle d Aosta Region, Italy. Detail

Goldsmithery, Oxus treasure, solid gold bracelet A. D. orned by winged griffins
Persian civilization, Achaemenid Period, 5th-4th century b.C. Goldsmithery. Oxus treasure. Solid gold bracelet adorned by winged griffins

Red-figure pottery, pointed amphora depicting centaurs, by Centauromachy Painter
Etruscan civilization, 4th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Pointed amphora by the Centauromachy Painter. From Porano (Umbria region, Italy). Detail: the centaurs

Fresco depicting Chiron teaching Achilles, from Basilica at Herculaneum
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Fresco depicting Chiron teaching Achilles. From the Basilica at Herculaneum

Fresco depicting Hercules, Deianira and Hyllus crossing river Evenus from Pompei, Italy, 1st century A. D
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Fresco depicting Hercules, Deianira and Hyllus crossing river Evenus. From Pompei, Italy

Black-figure pottery, Bilingual amphora, attributed to Andokides and Lysippides Painters, Side B by Lysippides
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Bilingual amphora, attributed to Andokides and Lysippides Painters, 530-520 b.C

Limestone stele from tomb number 89 of the Charterhouse of Bologna, detail
Etruscan civilization, 5th century b.C. Limestone stele from tomb number 89 of the Charterhouse of Bologna. Detail

Hamlet statue, Gower Memorial, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Asia, Taiwan, Taipei. The Grand Hotel, main entrance

Europe, Austria, Salzburg. Winged horse statue, Mirabellgarten

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"Unleashing the Imagination: Exploring the Realm of Fictional Beings" Gazing down from the Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, France, a majestic gargoyle stands sentinel over the city, its stone visage both fearsome and intriguing. A person wearing a ghost costume made out of a white sheet with two holes in it brings to life childhood memories of Halloween nights filled with laughter and spooky tales. In an artist's rendition, we witness the birth of Pegasus, as Filippo Falciatore captures this mythical creature emerging from its ethereal cocoon. The Chimera of Arezzo, an Etruscan bronze sculpture standing at 65 cm tall, embodies fantastical creatures fused together in one mesmerizing form. Jacopo Ligozzi's drawing portrays a mufti alongside a monstrous being - an enigmatic depiction that sparks curiosity about their relationship and origins. Giambologna's bronze sculpture showcases Morgante riding atop a sea monster; this captivating artwork transports us into realms where imagination knows no bounds. Two dragons playfully chase after flaming pearls on polychrome glazed majolica tiles - an exquisite display that ignites our fascination for mythical creatures and ancient artistry. Giovanni Francesco Barbieri's painting unveils St Bruno experiencing a visionary encounter beyond earthly realms; his spiritual journey invites us to ponder unseen dimensions. Adorning Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem are stunning majolica tile decorations from the 17th century - each intricate pattern tells stories steeped in folklore and wonderment. The Fountain of Neptune designed by Francesco Antonio Giongo di Lavarone captivates passersby with its grandeur; evoking awe through its portrayal of this powerful mythological deity ruling over waterways. Within a small Hellenistic-style temple adorned with garnets lies Naiskos with Dionysus inebriated and satyr.