Mystic Collection (#2)

HARRY HOUDINI (1874-1926). American magician. Houdini overpowers Eugene Pallette in Terror Island, 1920

PALM-READING, c1910. A staged depiction of a Gypsy woman reading a mans palm. Photographed c1910

HOPI KACHINA DOLL. Talavai (Morning Singer), a Hopi spirit or Kachina, dressed in a cape and headdress. Carved wooden doll from Arizona

SPIRITS IN SLEEPY HOLLOW. Watercolor by Arthur Rackham for Washington Irvings The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, 1928

Wandering Uzbek Dervishes from Samarkand. Dervish or Darvesh in Persian usually refers to a person who is a seeker of the truth i.e. universal truth

Bukhara Dervish from Uzbekistan. Dervish or Darvesh in Persian usually refers to a person who is a seeker of the truth i.e. universal truth

Gypsy & Crystal Ball
A Gypsy fortune teller gazes deeply into a crystal ball. Other tools of divination are nearby, the drained teacup for reading the tea leaves, and a pack of cards for the tarot

Moss Covered Forest, Reenadinna, an ancient yew woodland in Irelands Killarney National Park, Killarney, Ring of Kerry, Co. Kerry, Ireland, Europe

Ultrafashionable lady. Costume design for the ballet The Rite of Spring (Le Sacre du Printemps) by I. Stravinsky, 1912. Found in the collection of the State Central A

Saint Mary Magdalene of Pazzi (1566-1607). Italian Carmelite mystic and saint. Engraving by Capuz, 1852. Colored

WITCHES: WALPURGIS NIGHT. Walpurgis night on the Blocksberg, Germany. Woodcut, Leipzig, 1669

ANDERSEN: THE SNOW QUEEN. The Hobgoblin laughed till his sides ached. Drawing by Henry J. Ford for the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen

USA, Connecticut, Mystic, Mystic River Bascule Bridge, dawn

USA, Connecticut, Mystic, view of Mystic Seaport

MAGIC BROADSIDE, c1925. Broadside, c1925, announcing a performance in Hungary in which Horace Goldin saws a girl in two in full view with a giant buzz saw

The Fox, 1913
BAL41124 The Fox, 1913 by Marc, Franz (1880-1916); Museum Kunstpalast DAOEsseldorf, Germany; German, out of copyright

OUROBOROS, 16th CENTURY. The dragon Ouroboros. Woodcut from the 16th century French magic manuscript, La Magie noire

TERESA of JESUS, Saint (1515-1582). Painting. SPAIN. Madrid. Lạ ro Galdiano Foundation

MATTHEW HOPKINS (d. 1647). English witch-finder. Hopkins with two witches and their familiar spirits. Line engraving, 1792, reproducing an engraving of 1647

ROBERT HOUDIN (1805-1871). French magician. Wood engraving, c. 1880, depicting Houdins government mission to Algeria in 1852

PALM READING, c1902. Staged depiction of three fashionable women having their fortunes told with cards at a Gypsy camp. Photographed c1902

TAROT: WHEEL OF FORTUNE From an Italian deck, Milan, c1430

CARTER: POSTER, 1936. American poster of Charles Joseph Carter ( Carter the Great ) sawing a woman in half

HERRMANN: POSTER c1880. American or English poster of magician Alexander Herrmann (1844-1896), featuring his wife and assistant, Adelaide, as Mlle Addie

MEDIUM DURING SÔÇ░ANCE, 1912. The medium Eva C. with a materialization on her head and a luminous apparition between her hands

Persian Dervish - Paris Exhibition
Persian Dervish at the Paris Exposition in 1900. Dervish or Darvesh in Persian usually refers to a person who is a seeker of the truth i.e. universal truth

Mutus Liber - 3
MUTUS LIBER ( The Silent Book ) The Mystic Fish 3 of 15

Mystic Fountain
Though here depicted allegorically, this relates to the phiales placed at the entrance to ancient churches, so churchgoers could anoint themselves with sacred water

The Ancient of Days - Urizen measuring out the material world - Urizen measuring
XEE4162477 The Ancient of Days - Urizen measuring out the material world - Urizen measuring the material world. Illustration of the frontispiece of the book " Europe

St John of Avila (c. 1499-1569), 1745-46. Creator: Pierre Subleyras
St John of Avila (c.1499-1569), 1745-46

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky(1831-1891). Russian mystic and writer when a young woman

Ms E-14 Mystical conversation between Sufic sheikhs (gouache on paper)
XIR155439 Ms E-14 Mystical conversation between Sufic sheikhs (gouache on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); Institute of Oriental Studies, St. Petersburg, Russia; Indian, out of copyright

Row of poplars -Populus nigra italica- in the fog, Rheinberg, Lower Rhine region, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

ISaC FAWKES (d. 1731). English conjurer. Isaac Fawkes performing his bag trick, producing eggs and birds. Woodcut from an 1726 advertisement

FILM STILL: FORTUNE TELLING. Louise Fazenda in a silent film, early 20th century

The Triumph of the Catholic Doctrine, detail of Practical Theology and Boethius, Hope and St
XIR205494 The Triumph of the Catholic Doctrine, detail of Practical Theology and Boethius, Hope and St. John Damascene, Faith and St. Denys the Areopagite, Charity and St

ISaC FAWKES (d. 1731). English conjurer. Isaac Fawkes performing his bag trick, producing eggs and birds. Contemporary copper engraving

HARRY HOUDINI (1874-1926). American magician. Houdini appearing before a Senate committee to expose fake spiritualists, 1926

Godlen Dragon
Anna Rose

The Virgin and Child with Saint Rose of Viterbo, 1670. Creator: Bartolomé Esteban Murillo
The Virgin and Child with Saint Rose of Viterbo, 1670.

Mrs. A. Crocker Gourand [i.e., Gouraud], 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Mrs. A. Crocker Gourand [i.e., Gouraud], 1911. American heiress Aimee Crocker (1863-1941) whose third husband was musical author Jackson Gouraud.

St. Catherine before the Pope at Avignon, 1460. Creator: Giovanni di Paolo
St. Catherine before the Pope at Avignon, 1460. Saint Catherine, who was canonised in 1461 by Pope Pius II, was born in Siena around 1347

The virgin and the Child with Saint Catherine of Siena and Angels, 1490. Creator: Francesco di Giorgio Martini
The virgin and the Child with Saint Catherine of Siena and Angels, 1490.

The Divided Self
Miguel Bruzual

HeavenSoul
Marcel Egger

Peter I of Castile (Pedro di Castilla) (1334-1369), known as Peter the Just or the Cruel, King of Castile and Leon
AIS5380079 Peter I of Castile (Pedro di Castilla) (1334-1369), known as Peter the Just or the Cruel, King of Castile and Leon, consults his astrologer, 1864 (painting); Museo de Cadiz

Beaune Hotel-Dieu (Hospices de Beaune). Tapestry. Mystic Lamb. 14th century (?). Detail
7209649 Beaune Hotel-Dieu (Hospices de Beaune). Tapestry. Mystic Lamb. 14th century (?). Detail.; Hotel Dieu, Beaune, France; (add.info.: Hospices de Beaune, Beaune, Bourgogne-Franche-Comte, Cote)

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"Mystic: Unveiling the Enigmatic World of Art and Spirituality" Step into a realm where art intertwines with spirituality, as we embark on a journey through the mystic wonders of history. From the talented hands of Jan van Eyck and Hubert van Eyck, masters of their craft during the 14th and 15th centuries, to the surreal visions captured by Salvador Dali in collaboration with Philippe Halsman in 1948. At the heart of this mystical exploration lies "The Ghent Altarpiece" or "Adoration of the Mystic Lamb, " an awe-inspiring masterpiece that has captivated generations. Painted by Jan van Eyck around 1432, it unveils a divine scene filled with symbolism and hidden meanings, inviting us to ponder upon its secrets. Delving deeper into this ethereal world, we encounter Lady Julian of Norwich, whose profound spiritual experiences led her to write about divine revelations. Her words echo through time, offering glimpses into a mysticism that transcends earthly boundaries. Grigori Rasputin emerges from history's shadows like an enigma himself - his presence both feared and revered. In photographs taken in 1912 and again in 1908, Rasputin's piercing gaze hints at powers beyond comprehension. St. Teresa of Avila graces our canvas next; her oil portrait capturing not only her physical beauty but also her inner devotion to God. Through her writings on prayer and contemplation, she guides us towards understanding the mystical union between humanity and divinity. As we turn our attention to music intertwined with mysticism, we uncover "Angels of Mons, " an enchanting cover design for piano music that transports listeners to celestial realms where melodies dance among heavenly beings. Georges de La Tour's painting "Fortune Teller" beckons us further into mystery as he masterfully captures a moment frozen in time – an encounter with destiny, where the mystical and mundane collide.