Legend Collection (#98)

Triton playing lute near the island of Saint Brendan (Brandan)
GIA4777006 Triton playing lute near the island of Saint Brendan (Brandan). " Theatrum Orbis Terrarum" by Abrahm Ortelius, Antwerp 1584

The legend of the Ghost Ship or the Flying Dutchman: a Dutch commander wanting to try
GIA4780383 The legend of the Ghost Ship or the Flying Dutchman: a Dutch commander wanting to try the fate would have been condemned to wander on his ship forever bringing misfortune to the ships

The magician Merlin. Illustration by Howard Pyle (1853 - 1911), American cartoonist
GIA4774966 The magician Merlin. Illustration by Howard Pyle (1853 - 1911), American cartoonist, for " The Story of King Arthur and His Knights", 1903

Map of the legendary island of Atlantis - from the Mundus Subterraneus of Athanase
GIA4732220 Map of the legendary island of Atlantis - from the Mundus Subterraneus of Athanase Kircher (or Athanasius Kircheri), 17th century by Kircher

Representation of the Basil, engraving of the 17th century
GIA4792305 Representation of the Basil, engraving of the 17th century by Unknown Artist, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Representation of the Basil)

Eneide de Virgil (70 BC-19 BC), book XIII (supplementum)
GIA4793922 Eneide de Virgil (70 BC-19 BC), book XIII (supplementum), the Trojan heros Enee receives the Latins, sacrifices are made in honor of the victims of war

The giant bird Rok carrying an elephant between its greenhouses to give it to its young
GIA4792116 The giant bird Rok carrying an elephant between its greenhouses to give it to its young, detail of a world map by Vincenzo coronelli (1650-1718)

Mythology: representation of the Meduse, one of the three Gorgones
GIA4792043 Mythology: representation of the Meduse, one of the three Gorgones. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mythology: representation of the Meduse)

Different types of human monsters: a fossil man and a monster
GIA4792011 Different types of human monsters: a fossil man and a monster. Engraving from " De monstrorum natura, causis et differentiis" by Fortunio Liceti (1577-1656), Italian scientist

A dragon beating his tail (or Ouroburo (?)). Plate taken from the trek of alchemy "
GIA4794808 A dragon beating his tail (or Ouroburo (?)). Plate taken from the trek of alchemy " Atalanta fugiens hoc est Emblemata nova de secretis naturae chymica" by Michel Maier

The sea eveque, imaginary fish and marine monster by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605)
GIA4794639 The sea eveque, imaginary fish and marine monster by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605), " Monstrorum Historiae", Bologna 1642 by Aldrovandi

The legend of the pelican: he gives his blood and bowels to feed his young
GIA4749368 The legend of the pelican: he gives his blood and bowels to feed his young. From Historiae animalium by Konrad Gesner, Tiguri, 1555. Bibl. Nazionale Braidense, Milan

In Troy, women beg Athena while Hector farewell to his Andromaque wife
GIA4756525 In Troy, women beg Athena while Hector farewell to his Andromaque wife. L Iliad, chant VI, engraving from the end of the 18th century

Hyppogriph "Fatimita". An Arab work that the inhabitants of Pisa brought
GIA4757190 Hyppogriph " Fatimita". An Arab work that the inhabitants of Pisa brought back from the Crusades. Pisa, Monumental Camposanto by Islamic School; Camposanto, Pisa

The battle on both sides of the walls built by the Greeks
GIA4756546 The battle on both sides of the walls built by the Greeks. L Iliad, chant XII, engraving from the end of the 18th century

A witch causes a storm after "Historia de gentis nortentrionalibu"
GIA4755615 A witch causes a storm after " Historia de gentis nortentrionalibu"s by Olaus Magnus, Rome 1555 by Unknown Artist

Representation of a Ganges eel, a physetere and a whale
GIA4808285 Representation of a Ganges eel, a physetere and a whale. Miniature taken from " Cosmographia" by Julius Solinus, 14th century

The Legend of Cutty Sark after Robert Burnss poem: the dance of witches
GIA4790476 The Legend of Cutty Sark after Robert Burnss poem: the dance of witches. Engraving of the 19th century by Unknown Artist

Representation of a monstrous creature captured in the Zardana mountain range in Spain in
GIA4806449 Representation of a monstrous creature captured in the Zardana mountain range in Spain in 1655. Engraving by Unknown Artist

La bete du Gevaudan Engraving from "Saint Jamess chronicle", 1765
GIA4806440 La bete du Gevaudan Engraving from " Saint Jamess chronicle", 1765 by Unknown artist, (18th century); Private Collection; eGiancarlo Costa; out of copyright

Representation of a harpy Engraving by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605)
GIA4805733 Representation of a harpy Engraving by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605), " Monstrorum Historiae", Bologna 1642 by Unknown Artist

A marine monster has a dogs head and a fish body. Detail of a map in "
GIA4807438 A marine monster has a dogs head and a fish body. Detail of a map in " Theatrum Orbis Terrarum" by Abraham Ortelius, Antwerp 1584

Monstrous creatures: two African men, one of them with long ears to protect themselves
GIA4807384 Monstrous creatures: two African men, one of them with long ears to protect themselves from the sun and the cold. When a situation intimidates them, their ears allow them to fly away

The legend of the Christmas tree: appearance of an angel
GIA4738329 The legend of the Christmas tree: appearance of an angel. Illustration of the 19th century. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Representation of the Tomb of Ahmad ar-Rifai, creator of the Muslim jam of Rifaiya in
LSE4316636 Representation of the Tomb of Ahmad ar-Rifai, creator of the Muslim jam of Rifaiya in the 12th century. Popular imagery, Tunisia, 19th century

Legend Arthurienne: Lancelot du lac dans la charrette. In "
XEE4181831 Legend Arthurienne: Lancelot du lac dans la charrette. In " Geschichte der Franzosischen Literatur" by Hermann Suchier, 1913. Private collection

History of Queen Artemise Iere of Halicarnasse: "
JLJ4664905 History of Queen Artemise Iere of Halicarnasse: " The handing over of the book and the epee" Painting by Antoine Caron (1521-1599) 16th century Sun

Attic cup has red figures representing Eos and the body of Memnon, his son
JLJ4666852 Attic cup has red figures representing Eos and the body of Memnon, his son. Around 490-480 BC. From Capua. Paris, Louvre Museum by Greek, (5th century BC); Louvre, Paris

Arthurian Legend: "King Arthur softening knights (Meliadus (or Meliodas)
LRI4665508 Arthurian Legend: " King Arthur softening knights (Meliadus (or Meliodas), Esclabor and Arfasar (or Arphasar)" Miniature from " Meliadus

Vix Bronze Crater made by the Greeks of Southern Italy, around 530-520 BC - detail of
JLJ4643787 Vix Bronze Crater made by the Greeks of Southern Italy, around 530-520 BC - detail of the Vix bronze crater: handle representing the Gorgona (6th century BC)

Representation of Manco Capac, the legendary Incan foundator of the Kingdom of Cusco
LRI4644905 Representation of Manco Capac, the legendary Incan foundator of the Kingdom of Cusco and a figure of Inca mythology (Ink drawing, 16th century) by Poma de Ayala

Illustration of the opera "Lohengrin"
GIA4706832 Illustration of the opera " Lohengrin" by German composer Richard Wagner (1813-1883). Chromolithography by Unknown Artist

The Trojan horse. Detail of pithos decorated of reliefs telling the Trojan War
LRI4687067 The Trojan horse. Detail of pithos decorated of reliefs telling the Trojan War. 675 BC (terracotta) by Greek, (7th century BC); Archeological Museum, Mykonos

Hydrie in ceramic with black figures. Representation of Achilles and Ajax playing in
JLJ4651799 Hydrie in ceramic with black figures. Representation of Achilles and Ajax playing in. 525-500 BC. Sun 0, 41x0, 32 m Paris, musee du Louvre by Greek

Pluto Removing Proserpine Painting by Angelica Kauffman (1740-1807) 18th century
JLJ4642729 Pluto Removing Proserpine Painting by Angelica Kauffman (1740-1807) 18th century. Dim 0, 40 x 0, 56 m Tours Museum of Fine Arts by Kauffmann, Angelica (1741-1807); Musee des Beaux-Arts

Mars finds Rhea silvia asleep and seduces her (fresco, 1st century AD)
LRI4642347 Mars finds Rhea silvia asleep and seduces her (fresco, 1st century AD) by Roman, (1st century AD); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania

Hyante et Clymene a leur toilette Hyante (Hyanthe) et Clymene
JLJ4650254 Hyante et Clymene a leur toilette Hyante (Hyanthe) et Clymene, two daughters of the King of Crete who heberge Francus, in love with this heros

View of the Fire of Troy Painting by Daniel van Heil (1604-1662) 17th century Besancon
JLJ4644961 View of the Fire of Troy Painting by Daniel van Heil (1604-1662) 17th century Besancon. Musee Des Beaux Arts - View of the burning of Troy

The mysterious island populated with strange animals Miniature taken from the "
JLJ4658806 The mysterious island populated with strange animals Miniature taken from the " Maqamat" (Seances) by Abu Mohammed al-Kasim ibn Ali Hariri (or Al-Hariri or Al Hariri) (1054-1122)

The Life of St Martin of Tours stained glass window - Stained glass window of
JLJ4642583 The Life of St Martin of Tours stained glass window - Stained glass window of the Cathedrale de Chartres (ca. 1215-1225): detail of the life of Saint Martin de Tours

The miracle of Ezechias or the clock of Ahaz (Achas) The sick king of Judah Ezechias
JLJ4670856 The miracle of Ezechias or the clock of Ahaz (Achas) The sick king of Judah Ezechias receives the right to a favor of God who hears his vow to go back in time. Representation of sundials

Representation of a monster with an ostrich body and a human head
GIA4716728 Representation of a monster with an ostrich body and a human head. Miniature of a 14th century manuscript. Milan, Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense

Fight between a dragon and a man Detail of a 14th century miniature
GIA4716589 Fight between a dragon and a man Detail of a 14th century miniature by Unknown Artist, (14th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Representation of a member of the Blemmyi tribe in Nubia, describes without a head
GIA4716520 Representation of a member of the Blemmyi tribe in Nubia, describes without a head, without a neck, and face on the trunk of Pliny the former Engraving from " Prodigiorum ac

Monster Creature: a lion covered with fish scales (or lion fish)
GIA4716721 Monster Creature: a lion covered with fish scales (or lion fish). Engraving by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605), " Monstrorum Historiae", Bologna 1642 by Aldrovandi

Representation of a marine dragon. Plate of a Natural History manuscript by Ulisse
GIA4716644 Representation of a marine dragon. Plate of a Natural History manuscript by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605) on monsters, 1642 by Aldrovandi

Dragon Decoree Lettrine Detail of 14th century manuscript
GIA4716618 Dragon Decoree Lettrine Detail of 14th century manuscript by Unknown Artist, (14th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Semiramis Building Babylon (oil on canvas, 1861)
LRI4663284 Semiramis Building Babylon (oil on canvas, 1861) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: Semiramis Building Babylon Painting by Edgar Degas (1834-1917)

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