Immortality Collection (#4)

The Lion Spring (chromolitho)
735086 The Lion Spring (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lion Spring. Liebig card)

Influence of Mercury: the Garden of Love and the Fountain of Youth. Miniature made by Cristoforo de Predis (v. 1440-v)
VEN5028201 Influence of Mercury: the Garden of Love and the Fountain of Youth. Miniature made by Cristoforo de Predis (v. 1440-v. 1486) - in " De Sphaera" d Este. Around 1470

The Missionary, having taught the Savage the Pleasures of Home, convinces him of the Immortality of the Spirit
1594521 The Missionary, having taught the Savage the Pleasures of Home, convinces him of the Immortality of the Spirit, and at Length persuades him to build a Temple to the Most High God

The last judgment will end your torment... Plate XII - Illustration by Gustave Dore
LSE4089581 The last judgment will end your torment... Plate XII - Illustration by Gustave Dore (1832-1883), for La legende du jeif wandering by Pierre Dupont

Influence of Venus: the garden of love and the fountain of Youth (miniature, c. 1470)
LRI4635520 Influence of Venus: the garden of love and the fountain of Youth (miniature, c.1470) by Predis, Cristoforo de (1440-86); Biblioteca Estense, Modena, Emilia-Romagna

Hieroglyph depicting Senusret I who receives the symbols of life
LRI4682798 Hieroglyph depicting Senusret I who receives the symbols of life and health from the hands of Amon Ra, in The White Chapel of Senusret I (low relief) by Egyptian 12th Dynasty (1991-1786 BC)

Triptych of the Virgin, source of life Central panel: the Virgin crosses over a
JLJ4685923 Triptych of the Virgin, source of life Central panel: the Virgin crosses over a miraculous fountain of water. On the left, the resurrection and deposition

Daoist Immortal with Dragon, probably 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Daoist Immortal with Dragon, probably 19th century

The Immortal Rewards of Virtue, 1564. Creator: Cornelis Cort
The Immortal Rewards of Virtue, 1564

Portrait of Madame de Pompadour, ca. 1745. Creator: Charles Nicolas Cochin
Portrait of Madame de Pompadour, ca. 1745

Disguised Immortal, ca. 1766. ca. 1766. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Disguised Immortal, ca. 1766

Parody of a Chinese Immortal. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Parody of a Chinese Immortal

Queen Mother of the West, first half of the 19th century. Creator: Kano Osanobu
Queen Mother of the West, first half of the 19th century. Edo period (1615-1868)

God of Longevity (Shoulao) and boy, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
God of Longevity (Shoulao) and boy, 19th century. Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

The Poet Koogimi... Thirty-six Poetic Immortals handscroll, first half of the 15th century
The Poet Koogimi, from the Fujifusa version of the Thirty-six Poetic Immortals handscroll (Fujifusabon Sanjurokkasen emaki), first half of the 15th century

Ariwara Narihira (825-880)... Fujifusa version of Thirty-six Immortal Poets, 1st half 15th cent
Ariwara Narihira (825-880), from the Fujifusa version of Thirty-six Immortal Poets, first half of the15th century

Drunken Immortal beneath an old tree, early 16th century. Creator: Chen Zihe
Drunken Immortal beneath an old tree, early 16th century

The Poet Mibu no Tadamine, from a set of album leaves... early 17th century. Creator
The Poet Mibu no Tadamine, from a set of album leaves illustrating The Thirty-six Poetic Immortals, early 17th century

Heng O Flies to the Moon, 1922. Creator: Unknown
Heng O Flies to the Moon, 1922. In the legend of Chang e or Heng O, the Goddess of Immortality....a young wife becomes immortal and flies to the moon while her husband watches her depature

A Sennin, c1780-1860, (1910). Creator: Onitake Toshiyoshi
A Sennin, c1780-1860, (1910). Shibuichi tsuba by Onitake Toshiyoshi (1760-1867) a Sennin named Tekki, who had the misfortune of being a beggar. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G

Madonna and Child with Saints, c. 1520 (tempera and oil on canvas)
3471129 Madonna and Child with Saints, c.1520 (tempera and oil on canvas) by Gerolamo dai Libri (c.1474-1555); 398.8x207 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Head of a balustrade, originally from a bridge at Prakhan, Angkor-Thom (b / w photo)
828632 Head of a balustrade, originally from a bridge at Prakhan, Angkor-Thom (b/w photo) by Indian School; Musee Guimet, Paris

Sculpture L Immortalite by Leon Longepied
Sculpture L Immortalite (1866) by Leon-Eugene Longepied (1849-1888) - versionin the Musee du Luxembourg. Date: 1866

Fahua jar with openwork design showing the Eight Daoist Immortals, c1550. A porcelain jar dating from The Ming Period (1368-1644) of Jiangxi China, from The Eumorfopoulos collection

George, Prince of Wales in India at Amritsar, 1906
The Prince and Princess of Wales (later King George V and Queen Mary), on their tour of India, viewing the Golden Temple at Amritsar, which stands in the Pool of Immortality

Native Americans Indigenous Indians People Test
Believing that European invaders may be gods, native Americans test their immortality. After a late 16th century work by Theodor de Bry

Iduna Apples Immortality Ernst Alpers German
Iduna with Apples of Immortality; Ernst Alpers (German, active Hannover, Germany about 1867); Hanover, Germany; 1867; Albumen silver print

Entrance To Heaven

The Wandering Jew from The Complete Works of Beranger, 1836

Tithonus, Eoss lover, turned into a grasshopper, 1655. Artist: Michel de Marolles
Tithonus, Eoss lover, turned into a grasshopper, 1655. A plate from Michel de Marolless Tableaux du Temple des Muses, Paris, 1655. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Tithonus, Auroras Husband, Turned into a Grasshopper, 1733. Artist: Bernard Picart
Tithonus, Auroras Husband, Turned into a Grasshopper, 1733. A plate from Le temple des Muses, Amsterdam, 1733. Fround in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Noli Me Tangere, early 16th century. Artist: Dosso Dossi
Noli Me Tangere, early 16th century. Christ appears to Mary Magdalene in the garden after rising from the tomb on the third day, Sunday, showing her the wounds made by the nails

The immortals visit Shou-Lao, god of Longevity, Porcelain dish, 17th century. from Qing Dynasty, Kangxi reign at British Museum

The Taoist Immortal, Zhang Guolao, Chinese Ivory, Ming Dynasty, 17th century. Zhang Guo, better known as Zhang Guolao, is a Chinese mythological figure

The Taoist Immortal, Han Xiangzi, Ming Dynasty, 17th century. Chinese mythological figure and one of the Eight Immortals in the Taoist pantheon, often depicted carrying a dizi (Chinese flute)

Attendant of Hsi Wang Mu and peaches of Immortal, Ivory Figure, Ming Dynasty. In Chinese mythology, Peaches of Immortality are consumed by the immortals due to their mystic virtue of conferring

The Taoist Immortal, Chung Li Ch Uan, Chinese Ivory, Ming Dynasty, 17th century. Chung-Li Ch uan. revives the souls of the dead with a wave of his fan

Chinese carving, Mountain with Daoist Immortals examing Ying Yang Diagram, 18th century. Quing Dynasty made of Bamboo root

Statuette Chinese of Kuan-Yin, 17th century
Chinese statuette of Kuan-Yin, the Taoist goddess of mercy, with some of the eight Taoist immortals, with biscuit and enamel decoration. From the British Museums collection, 17th century

Soapstone Chinese statuette of Shou-lao, 17th century
Ch ing dynasty soapstone statuette of Shou-lao, a god of longevity, with a crane and a deer, both emblems of immortality. From the British Museums collection, 17th century

Three sages of T ai Chi, Chinese, 17th or 18th century. The three sages are depicted surrounded by symbols of long life and immortality (tree, deer, peach). In the centre is the Yin-Yan symbol

Ivory Chinese figurine of Chang Kuo Lao, 17th century
Ming dynasty ivory figurine of the Taoist Immortal Chang Kuo Lao, from the British Museums collection, 17th century

Ivory Chinese figurine of an attendent to Hsi Wang Mu, 17th century
Ming Dynasty ivory figurine of an attendent to Hsi Wang Mu (Queen Mother of the West), with the peaches of immortality, from the British Museums collection, 17th century

Illustration, More Than He Expected -- an old man seeking the elixir of life is shocked to see a sudden outpouring of babies. circa 1910

Jean Racine / Huyot / Didot
JEAN RACINE the French dramatist is led forward by his muse and Melpomene to be crowned by Immortality Date: 1639 - 1699

Captain James Cook -- an allegory
Captain James Cook (1728-1779), explorer. An allegory, showing Neptune raising him up to Immortality, a Genius crowning him with a Wreath of Oak, and Fame introducing him to History

Siege of Gibraltar - 5
An allegory of the Great Siege of Gibraltar : Fame crowning General St George Augustus Eliott with the Wreath of Immortality. Date: 1782

Nymph Immortality Attended Loves Crowning Bust
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"Journey to Immortality: Exploring the Eternal Essence of Life" Step into the enchanting realm as we embark on a captivating journey through time and culture. Our first stop takes us to The Golden Temple in Amritsar, 1913, where spirituality intertwines with the concept of everlasting life. Amitaba Buddha manifests as Boundless Life, gracefully holding a vessel containing the elixir of eternity. This depiction symbolizes the pursuit through spiritual enlightenment. Intriguingly, Gama Sennin and his three-legged toad from 18th century Edo period Japan remind us that they are be found even in unexpected places. Their mythical presence signifies longevity and wisdom beyond mortal boundaries. The delicate beauty of Lilies of the Valley further hints at purity and renewal - qualities often associated with eternal existence. These flowers whisper secrets about nature's cyclical patterns and its promise for rebirth. But wait. Is there truly an "IMMORTALITY FOR SALE"? Such audacious claims may lure those seeking eternal life, but perhaps true immortality lies not in material possessions but within our own souls. As we delve deeper into history, we encounter The Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea (1922), their legendary voyage symbolizing transcendence over earthly limitations. Unknown creators immortalize these figures who embody virtues such as perseverance and compassion. Even George, Prince of Wales himself was captivated by Amritsar's allure in 1906 - a testament to how this quest for everlasting life transcends borders and cultures alike. Tani Buncho's masterpiece from 1828 introduces us to The Eight Immortals of the Wine Cup; they toast to longevity while reminding us that joyous moments shared with loved ones can create timeless memories that live on forever. Mythology also offers glimpses into immortality: Aeneas made immortal by Venus showcases divine intervention, highlighting the belief that gods can grant eternal life to mortals.