Mermaid Collection (#5)

Cartoon of Arent Meinertsz. Fabricius, 1710-1720. Creator: Anon
Cartoon of Arent Meinertsz. Fabricius, 1710-1720. Arent Meinertsz. Fabricius was a judge of Van Oldenbarnevelt; White sheep with blue fur hat and apron, in wreath of flowers and leaves

The Arms of the Dutch East India Company and of the Town of Batavia, 1651. Creator: Jeronimus Becx II
The Arms of the Dutch East India Company and of the Town of Batavia, 1651

Allegory on the Abdication of Emperor Charles v in Brussels, c.1635-c.1640. Creator: Frans Francken II
Allegory on the Abdication of Emperor Charles v in Brussels, c.1635-c.1640. Other Title(s): Allegory of the Abdication of Emperor Charles V

Circe Punishes Glaucus by Turning Scylla into a Monster, 1695. Creator: Eglon Hendrik van der Neer
Circe Punishes Glaucus by Turning Scylla into a Monster, 1695

Pinocchio, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Pinocchio, [193-]. Pinocchio - A Gay Extravaganza With Music - Written and Staged by Yasha Frank - Ritz Theatre...'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

The Prima Macchina for the Chinea of 1743: Venus Genetrix, 1743. Creator: M Sorello
The Prima Macchina for the Chinea of 1743: Venus Genetrix, 1743

Aeneas and the Cumean Sybil, for the "Chinea" Festival, 1744. Creator: M Sorello
Aeneas and the Cumean Sybil, for the "Chinea" Festival, 1744

Femme a la torque ornee (Woman with a plumed hat), c. 1900. Creator: Odilon Redon
Femme a la torque ornee (Woman with a plumed hat), c. 1900

Sea nymphs singing, c.1912. Creator: Jean Francis Auburtin
Sea nymphs singing, c.1912. (Chants sur l'eau)

Vases and Ornament, nos. CCCCLX-CCCCLXVIII ("Designs for Various Ornaments, " pl. 69), 1801

The Mermaid, late 19th century, (c1930). Creator: Charles Napier Kennedy
The Mermaid, late 19th century, (c1930). Young woman wrapped in seaweed, sitting on a rocky beach, with her tail in a rock pool. From " Modern Masterpieces of British Art"

The torrent. Private Collection

A performer practices her mermaid swim next to a shark in an aquarium after graduating from a mermaid workshop in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China December 16, 2016

Mermaid Océanne
Isabelle Brent

Beach Mermaid and Seagulls
Isabelle Brent

Pastel Mermaid
Martina

Mermaid life
Andrea Izzotti

Falling star
NKTN

A story of revenge
NKTN

Mermaid
NKTN

Weightlessness Poetry
Dmitry Laudin

Mermaids
RABIA BASHA ARTIST

grotto
Jeffrey Hummel

"terintih"
Yusuf Afandi

Free fall
Petr Kleiner

Mermaid rock
Colin Dixon

Baby Bruna
DDiArte

A Siren. Detail of the Neptune Fountain created by Giambologna and located in Piazza del Nettuno in Bologna Bologna Piazza del Nettuno Statue Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

Piazza del Nettuno in Bologna Bologna Fountain Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1935. Date of Artwork:1563-1566

The Neptune fountain seen through a gate, Bologna Bologna Fountain Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1950 ca

Detail of the fountain by Diego Sarti carried out on occasion of the Emilia's District Exhibition on 1888 in Bologna Bologna Fountain Liberty, Nineteenth-Twenty century, 19th-20th century

Fountain of Neptune with snow, bronze, Giambologna, Jean Boulogne said (1529-1608), Piazza del Nettuno, Bologna Bologna Nettuno square Fountain Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

Fountain of Neptune, bronze, Giambologna, Jean Boulogne called (1529-1608), Piazza del Nettuno, Bologna Bologna Nettuno square Fountain Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

City Hall, Bologna. In the foreground is the Fountain of Neptune by Giambologna Bologna Piazza del Nettuno Fountain Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Fountain of Neptune, Giambologna, Jean Boulogne said (1529-1608), Piazza del Nettuno, Bologna Bologna Piazza del Nettuno Fountain Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

The Fountain of Neptune by Giambologna, in Piazza Nettuno, Bologna; Stereoscopic photograph Bologna Piazza Nettuno Fountain Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

View of Neptune's Square in Bologna, with the fountain by Giambologna and Palazzo Comunale, the County Hall. Bologna Neptune's Square Fountain Mannerism

View of Piazza Maggiore in Bologna. In the foreground the Neptune Fountain. San Petronio and Palazzo dei Notai in the background Bologna Fountain Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

UK, Scotland, Balintore, Mermaid of the North

Florida, The Keys, Islamorada, mermaid mural near palm tree

Sketch of moving figures and study for the ornaments of a banner, silver point drawing on gray-pinkish paper by Leonardo da Vinci and preserved at the Bonnat Museum of Bayonne

Lunette decorated with bas-relief portraying the Archangel St. Micheal, detail of the right portal of the Church of St. Michele in Pavia Pavia High Relief, Low Relief, Basrelief Romanesque

Neptune's Fountain by Gianbologna in Bologna. The statue of the divinity stands upon a high pedestal decorated with putti, coats of arms and tritons

Fountain of Neptune in the homonymous square in Bologna Bologna piazza Nettuno Fountain Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Character fantasy, detail of the mosaic floor of the Church of S. Giovanni Evangelista in Ravenna Ravenna Church of S. Giovanni Evangelista Mosaic Byzantine Style, Byzantine Art, Europe

Detail of the right portal and sculpted faade with a high relief of the Archangel Michael. Some other decorative elements of the same faade, consisting of human figures

Incense holder in the form of a ship in the Basilica of S. Antonio at Padua. Padua Basilica of S. Antonio Censer Late Gothic, Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

A siren squeezing her breasts, detail of the fountain of Neptune in Bologna, work by Giambologna. Bologna Piazza del Nettuno Statue Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

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"Captivating Creatures of the Deep: Exploring the Enchanting World of Mermaids" Dive into a mesmerizing journey through time and art, as we unravel the captivating allure of mermaids. From ancient maps to modern sculptures, these mythical beings have fascinated humanity for centuries. In Mappa Mundi, a vellum map from 1290, mermaids grace the edges with their enchanting presence. Their ethereal beauty lures sailors towards unknown territories, igniting curiosity and adventure. Traveling to Capri in Italy, we find Fisherman and Mermaids dwelling within the mystical blue Grotto. The harmonious coexistence between humans and these aquatic creatures sparks wonder about hidden realms beneath the waves. Renowned artist John William Waterhouse brings forth an exquisite portrayal of A Mermaid. With flowing tresses and beguiling eyes, she embodies both danger and desire - a symbol of untamed femininity that has captivated artists throughout history. Copenhagen's iconic Little Mermaid statue perches gracefully on rocks by the sea. Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's beloved fairy tale, this bronze sculpture immortalizes longing for love amidst sacrifice - reminding us that even mythical beings yearn for human connection. Yet not all encounters with they are serene; horrors unfold in Webster Murray's chilling artwork titled "Horrors, my wife. " Here lies a cautionary tale warning against succumbing to temptation without considering its consequences. Venturing underwater alongside divers reveals another facet lore. These fantastical creatures share an intriguing relationship with those who explore their domain - sometimes aiding them or leading them astray in mysterious ways. Even during times of war like WW1, mermaids found their place in cartoons depicting U-boats encountering these magical beings beneath turbulent waters. Symbolic representations intertwine fantasy with reality as tales merge into historical events. Edmund Dulac's evocative illustration captures one such moment in Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale.