Griffon Collection

Mappa Mundi, c. 1290 (vellum)
BAL62567 Mappa Mundi, c.1290 (vellum) by Richard of Haldingham (Richard de Bello) (fl.c.1260-1305); Hereford Cathedral, Herefordshire, UK; English, out of copyright

Picture No. 11768886
Dog - Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen puppy - 4 months old looking over fence heart shaped nose Digital Manipulation: nose to heart Date:

Pointer Dog - Wire-haried Pointing Griffon / Korthals Griffon
LA-1552 Wire-haired Pointing Griffon / Korthals Griffon DOG - close-up of face Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Standards of Old England (colour litho)
3100084 Standards of Old England (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Standards of Old England)

Griffon preaching to the Maronites of Mount Lebanon
Griffon, preaching to the Maronites of Mount Lebanon, is aided by a miracle -- God moves the sun so that its rays illumine the church from the east, not the west

Picture No. 11772646
Dog Griffon Bruxellois 8 week old puppy head & shoulders Date:

Carved griffon heads recovered from a ships hull where they had been used as ballast, at Wallington Hall, near Morpeth, Northumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Countess Howe Dog
Lorna, Countess Howe, with her Griffon, Binkie

Eurasian Griffon #7
Christian Meermann

In the Griffon's Kingdom
Alessandro Rossini

King vulture, Sarcoramphus papa, and griffon vulture, Gyps fulvus
5855149 King vulture, Sarcoramphus papa, and griffon vulture, Gyps fulvus; (add.info.: King vulture, Sarcoramphus papa, and griffon vulture, Gyps fulvus)

Eurasian Griffon #9
Christian Meermann

Recent discoveries in the buried city of Pompeii: interior of the house of Cornelius Rufus, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Recent discoveries in the buried city of Pompeii: interior of the house of Cornelius Rufus, 1864. View of the interior of...the house of Cornelius Rufus...The usual features of Roman domestic

Marabou #9
Christian Meermann

Appliqué in the Form of a Griffin, 330-320 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Applique in the Form of a Griffin, 330-320 B.C

Cartoon of Schutto Gockinga, 1710-1720. Creator: Anon
Cartoon of Schutto Gockinga, 1710-1720. Schutto (Scato) Gockinga was a judge of Van Oldenbarnevelt; Griffin with yellow beak, garland of morning glories

Design for an organ pendula, c.1785-c.1790. Creator: Anon
Design for an organ pendula, c.1785-c.1790. Organ pendulum clock, inlaid with two blue and white plaques, presumably from Sevres porcelain, open worked with a Chinese-style geometric pattern

Frederik V as Patron of Science and the Arts, 1787. Creator: Nicolai Abraham Abildgaard
Frederik V as Patron of Science and the Arts, 1787

Brooch with Table-Stones, Winged Dragons at Top, and Griffins at Bottom, 1596. Creator: Daniel Mignot
Brooch with Table-Stones, Winged Dragons at Top, and Griffins at Bottom, 1596

Brooch with Tablestones and Winged Griffins Above and at Bottom, 1596. Creator: Daniel Mignot
Brooch with Tablestones and Winged Griffins Above and at Bottom, 1596

Three Brooches with Winged Snakes at Left and Right and Winged Griffins at Bottom, 1596. Creator: Daniel Mignot
Three Brooches with Winged Snakes at Left and Right and Winged Griffins at Bottom, 1596

Large Pendant, Lower Left and Right Two Griffins Carrying Fantasy Candlesticks, 1596. Creator: Daniel Mignot
Large Pendant, Lower Left and Right Two Griffins Carrying Fantasy Candlesticks, 1596

Two Brooches with Bird and Winged Snake at Top and Griffins with Vases at Bottom, 1596. Creator: Daniel Mignot
Two Brooches with Bird and Winged Snake at Top and Griffins with Vases at Bottom, 1596

Brooch with Fantasy Creatures Blowing Horns at Top and Winged Griffins at Bottom, 1596. Creator: Daniel Mignot
Brooch with Fantasy Creatures Blowing Horns at Top and Winged Griffins at Bottom, 1596

Alice in Wonderland, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Alice in Wonderland, [193-]. Savoy [Theatre]...The Federal Theatre Presents "Alice in Wonderland"'. Play poster, Alice with the Mock Turtle and the Gryphon

Coat of Arms of the Passion, c. 1455/1460. Creator: Master ES
Coat of Arms of the Passion, c. 1455/1460

Strapwork and Foliage Ornament on Dark Ground with Monkeys and other Animals. Creator: Virgil Solis
Strapwork and Foliage Ornament on Dark Ground with Monkeys and other Animals

Brooch with Sprigs at Top and Griffins with Trophies at Bottom, 1596. Creator: Daniel Mignot
Brooch with Sprigs at Top and Griffins with Trophies at Bottom, 1596

Emperor Maximilian I, 1519. Creator: Hans Weiditz
Emperor Maximilian I, 1519

Ceiling Ornament, nos. CCCXXII-CCCXXVI ("Designs for Various Ornaments, " pl.... February 27, 1791)
Ceiling Ornament, nos. CCCXXII-CCCXXVI ("Designs for Various Ornaments, " pl. 50), February 27, 1791

Letter P, 1630. Creator: Pierre Aubry
Letter P, 1630

Griffon vulture and crow
Iryna Gurzhuyenko

The International Exhibition: the Norwich Gates, by Barnard, Bishop, and Barnard, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: the Norwich Gates, by Barnard, Bishop, and Barnard, 1862. The work consists of four massive piers

Fall / Griffon / In Hands
LALAROOKH GOLD NUGGET Owned by Bridle. This tiny puppy sits in a womans hands to show its size. Date: 1963

Fall / Griffon / Pair
SEAGRY BALLARDER AND SEAGRY BARCAROLLE Two griffons owned by Cousens sitting together with their heads tilted. Date: 1949

FALL / GRIFFON / 1962
CHAMPION CAVERSHAM TINTO OF TALBOT HEATH Owned by de Pledge. Date: 1962

Gun dogs, 1897. Artist: P Mahler
Gun dogs, 1897. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 8th August 1897

Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo... page 30 (recto), 1563. Creator: Matteo Pagano
Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo... page 30 (recto), 1563

Ruppell's vulture (Gyps rueppelli), also called Ruppell's griffon vulture in front of Jinbar waterfalls, Simien Mountains National Park, Ethiopia

Golden-winged griffons of the Bank Bridge (Bankovsky most) - a pedestrian bridge over Griboedov canal, Saint Petersburg, Russia

Griffin flying above the gorges du Verdon, Provence, France

Africa, Zimbabwe, Hwange National park, Cape vulture on a dead tree

G R I F F O N
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The Allies - five breeds of dog, by Maud Earl
The Allies - five breeds of dog - Japanese Spaniel, Belgian Griffon, Russian Borzoi, French Bulldog, and British Bulldog, by Maud Earl Date: 1915

Mille fleurs tapestry fragment depicting animals, birds and landscape, c. 1500 (wool)
3576188 Mille fleurs tapestry fragment depicting animals, birds and landscape, c.1500 (wool) by European School, (16th century); 276.8x358.1 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Nord 1500-2 Griffon II, at the Musee de l'air et de l'espace, Le Bourget, near Paris. Date: circa 1990

Ruppel's griffon vulture, Critically endangered species Date: 07-06-2021

DDE-90022714
Africa. Tanzania. Rueppell's Griffon Vultures at Ndutu in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Date: 26/08/2005

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The griffon, a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle, has captivated human imagination for centuries. In Mappa Mundi, a vellum map dating back to c. 1290, we see depictions of this majestic beast in Picture No. 11768886. But the griffon is not just confined to ancient manuscripts; it also finds its place in our world today. One such representation is seen in the Pointer Dog - Wire-haired Pointing Griffon / Korthals Griffon breed, showcased in Standards of Old England (colour litho) Picture No. 11772646. These dogs embody the grace and strength associated with their mythical namesake. Interestingly enough, there are even tales of griffons preaching to the Maronites of Mount Lebanon. This extraordinary image speaks volumes about how deeply ingrained these creatures are within our cultural consciousness. But it doesn't stop there – evidence suggests that carved griffon heads were used as ballast on ships' hulls, showcasing their significance beyond mere folklore. Countess Howe Dog further exemplifies how this fantastical creature has permeated various aspects of society throughout history. In nature too, we find glimpses reminiscent of the legendary griffon's grandeur. Ruppell's vulture (Gyps rueppelli), also known as Ruppell's griffon vulture, majestically soars above Jinbar waterfalls in Simien Mountains National Park, Ethiopia – a testament to both its awe-inspiring presence and its connection to mythology. Even artists have been inspired by this enigmatic creature; Mille fleurs tapestry fragments from around 1500 depict animals and birds alongside landscapes where one can spot representations resembling griffons amidst their intricate designs. Lastly but not leastly - The Allies: five breeds of dog by Maud Earl showcases different dog breeds, including the griffon, highlighting their loyalty and courage.