Monkies Collection (page 2)

Sita in the Forest Grove (left); Rama and Lakshmana Stricken (right)... between c1700 and c1710. Creator: Unknown
Sita in the Forest Grove (left); Rama and Lakshmana Stricken (right), Folio from the "Shangri" Ramayana (Adventures of Rama), between c1700 and c1710

Begging Monkey, n.d. Creator: Auguste-Andre Lancon
Begging Monkey, n.d

Horse with Monkey on Back, n.d. Creator: Auguste-Andre Lancon
Horse with Monkey on Back, n.d

Rama's Court, Folio from a Ramayana (Adventures of Rama), between 1775 and 1800. Creator: Unknown
Rama's Court, Folio from a Ramayana (Adventures of Rama), between 1775 and 1800

Earth. Creator: Unknown
Earth, unknown date

Funerary Sculpture of the Animals of the Twelve-Year Chinese Zodiac... between 1279 and 1368. Creator: Unknown
Funerary Sculpture of the Animals of the Twelve-Year Chinese Zodiac (Shengxiao) (image 9 of 12), between 1279 and 1368

Funerary Sculpture of the Animals of the Twelve-Year Chinese Zodiac... between 1279 and 1368. Creator: Unknown
Funerary Sculpture of the Animals of the Twelve-Year Chinese Zodiac (Shengxiao) (image 1 of 12), between 1279 and 1368

Black howler monkey (Paraguay), 1759-1842. Creator: Pieter Bartholomeusz. Barbiers
Black howler monkey (Paraguay), 1759-1842

Monkey, 1759-1842. Creator: Pieter Bartholomeusz. Barbiers
Monkey, 1759-1842

Monkey, 500 B.C.-A.D. 1000. Creator: Unknown
Monkey, 500 B.C.-A.D. 1000

Okimono in the Form of a Costumed Monkey, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Okimono in the Form of a Costumed Monkey, 19th century

Coronation of Rama, c1825. Creator: Unknown
Coronation of Rama, c1825

Toy Monkey Doll, Mid-19th century. Creator: Suzuki Masanao
Toy Monkey Doll, Mid-19th century

Rabbit and Monkey (image 2 of 2), First half of 19th century. Creator: Naito Toyomasa
Rabbit and Monkey (image 2 of 2), First half of 19th century

Rabbit and Monkey (image 1 of 2), First half of 19th century. Creator: Naito Toyomasa
Rabbit and Monkey (image 1 of 2), First half of 19th century

Heron with three monkeys, 1905. Creator: Theo van Hoytema
Heron with three monkeys, 1905. A heron with outstretched wing under which three monkeys play

Animals playing dice, 1770-1808. Creator: Jan Brandes
Animals playing dice, 1770-1808. Group of animals with human behaviour. In the foreground, a monkey, a boar, a hare, a cat and a dog. Part of Jan Brandes sketchbook, dl. 1 (1808), p. 19

Interior with cat concert, 1620-1715. Creator: Cornelis Saftleven
Interior with cat concert, 1620-1715. Possibly by Cornelis Saftleven

Cartoon of Hendrik van Essen, 1710-1720. Creator: Anon
Cartoon of Hendrik van Essen, 1710-1720. Hendrik van Essen was a judge of Van Oldenbarnevelt. Monkey on throne with 3 owls and with trumpet, in wreath of flowers and leaves

Lazarus and the Rich Man, 1544-1700. Creator: Jacopo Bassano (copy after)
Lazarus and the Rich Man, 1544-1700

A Red-handed Tamarin, 1776. Creator: Jacobus Perkois
A Red-handed Tamarin, 1776. (Saguinus midas - monkey from Guyana) with a root on a tree branch

Dead game with a monkey and a dog, 1650-1719. Creator: Jan Weenix
Dead game with a monkey and a dog, 1650-1719

Banquet Still Life, 1644. Creator: Adriaen van Utrecht
Banquet Still Life, 1644. Other Title(s): Pronk Still Life with a Parrot, Dog and Monkey

A Seated Monkey, before 1685. Creator: Jan Weenix
A Seated Monkey, before 1685

The Vision of the Sunday Child, 1660. Creator: Cornelis Saftleven
The Vision of the Sunday Child, 1660

The Children of the Planet Mercury, c.1645. Creator: Jan Brueghel the younger
The Children of the Planet Mercury, c.1645

Red cap, 1857. Creator: George Lance
Red cap, 1857

Fruit and Vegetable Market with a Young Fruit Seller, 1650-1660. Creator: Jan van Kessel
Fruit and Vegetable Market with a Young Fruit Seller, 1650-1660

A Monkey and a Dog with Dead Game and Fruit, 1704. Creator: Jan Weenix
A Monkey and a Dog with Dead Game and Fruit, 1704

Hunting and Fruit Still Life next to a Garden Vase, with a Monkey, Dog and two Doves... 1714. Creator: Jan Weenix
Hunting and Fruit Still Life next to a Garden Vase, with a Monkey, Dog and two Doves, in the distance Rijksdorp near Wassenaar, Seat of Jacob Emmery, Baron of Wassenaar, 1714

"The Parish Beadle" - painted by Sir David Wilkie, R.A. - from the National Gallery, 1856. Creator: Unknown
"The Parish Beadle" - painted by Sir David Wilkie, R.A. - from the National Gallery, 1856. Engraving of a painting

The Menagerie, c.1690. Creator: Melchior d'Hondecoeter
The Menagerie, c.1690

Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908

Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908

Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908

Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908

Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908

Portrait of Charlie Barnet and Re-Bop, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Charlie Barnet and Re-Bop, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1946

Portrait of Charlie Barnet and Re-Bop, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Charlie Barnet and Re-Bop, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1946

Portrait of Charlie Barnet and Re-Bop, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Charlie Barnet and Re-Bop, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1946

Le singe antiquaire, 1740. Creators: Unknown, Jean-Simeon Chardin
Le singe antiquaire, 1740. Monkey antiquary looking at coins with a magnifying glass

Taste. Creator: Jan Saenredam
Taste

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

Ruins with Monkeys and an Owl, c. 1650. Creator: Bernhard Zaech
Ruins with Monkeys and an Owl, c. 1650

The Dandy and His Postillion - or the Waay to Laugh Up Hill, 1819. Creator: William Heath
The Dandy and His Postillion - or the Waay to Laugh Up Hill, 1819. Ha! Ha! Ha! poor fellow! goodbye! He! He! He!'. Cus these hills! If the lace of my Stays should break I'm done over'

A Family Party Taking an Airing, 1819. Creator: William Heath
A Family Party Taking an Airing, 1819. A hobby horse (a forerunner of the bicycle) adapted to carry a passenger (and her pets). The rider is teased by monkeys. Attributed to William Heath

Grimaces et misère - Les Saltimbanques (les musiciens), 1888. Creator: Fernand Pelez
Grimaces et misere - Les Saltimbanques (les musiciens), 1888

Grimaces et misère - Les Saltimbanques (les musiciens), 1888. Creator: Fernand Pelez
Grimaces et misere - Les Saltimbanques (les musiciens), 1888. Grimaces and misery. Three old musicians hold their instruments: bombard, trombone and ophicleide

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"Monkeys: A Captivating Journey through Art and History" Step into the enchanting world of monkeys as we explore their presence in various artworks throughout history. From the regal peacocks adorning Melchior d Hondecoeter's masterpiece in 1683 to the mysterious Hanuman bearing medicinal herbs in an unknown artist's creation around 1800, these mischievous creatures have captivated artists for centuries. Intricate German Renaissance ceiling and wall paintings from 1898 showcase monkeys amidst wood mosaics and embroidery, adding a touch of whimsy to grandeur. Moving forward to the Qing dynasty in the 18th century, an unknown artist paints a picturesque landscape with gibbons swinging alongside graceful cranes, blending nature and playfulness seamlessly. The Monkey King Songoku, originating from the Chinese novel "Journey to the West, " takes center stage in a captivating artwork dating back to approximately 1824. This iconic character embodies both strength and mischief, leaving us enthralled by his adventures. Even earlier, around 1501, monkeys found their place within Le Premier Volume de la bible en francoiz historiee et nouvellement imprimee - showcasing their significance across cultures throughout time. Monkeys playing music evoke joyous melodies while reminding us of our primal connection with nature. A playful nod is given to pop culture as we encounter a caption that reads "I'm your father. " Perhaps inspired by Star Wars or simply highlighting familial bonds among primates – it sparks curiosity and imagination. Not all monkey encounters are light-hearted; an escaped chimpanzee captured on film in 1930 reminds us of their untamed spirit even when living amongst humans. Meanwhile, ancient tales come alive as Rama and Lakshmana defeat Kumbhakarna - a demon taking on monkey-like characteristics - depicted beautifully around 1670.