Mythic Collection (#9)

Leopold Hugo giving a drink to an enemy seeking to kill him, 1896 (illustration)
7304527 Leopold Hugo giving a drink to an enemy seeking to kill him, 1896 (illustration) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

Picture series Tannhaeuser, Tannhaeuser dies converted, Liebig picture
7277908 Picture series Tannhaeuser, Tannhaeuser dies converted, Liebig picture by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Picture series Tannhaeuser)

Diana and the nymphs, 1725 (oil on canvas)
7292665 Diana and the nymphs, 1725 (oil on canvas) by Pittoni, Giovanni Battista (1687-1767); Museo Civico Palazzo Chiericati, Vicenza, Italy; (add.info.: by Giambattista Pittoni); Ghigo Roli

Leyli and Majnoun, 19th century (textile)
PCT4296210 Leyli and Majnoun, 19th century (textile) by Persian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Iran, art of qalamkar: detail of an Iranian textile piece from Isfahan)

Kintarō grappling with a snake, 1855 (nishiki-e woodblock print)
7299858 Kintarō grappling with a snake, 1855 (nishiki-e woodblock print) by Yoshituya, Utagawa (1822-66); 55.4x40.4 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Minamoto Yoshitsune fights Benkei on Gojō Bridge, with the help of tengu demons, 1847-50 (woodblock print)
7299848 Minamoto Yoshitsune fights Benkei on Gojō Bridge, with the help of tengu demons, 1847-50 (woodblock print, with bokashi) by Kuniyoshi, Utagawa (1798-1861); 36.4x24.4 cm; Ashmolean Museum

Yoshitsune and Benkei at Gojō Bridge, 1881 (nishiki-e woodblock print, with bokashi)
7299829 Yoshitsune and Benkei at Gojō Bridge, 1881 (nishiki-e woodblock print, with bokashi) by Yoshitoshi, Tsukioka (1839-92); 55.5x84.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Daedalus beholds the dead Icarus, after a mural from Pompeii, illustration from 1880, Historical
7279193 Daedalus beholds the dead Icarus, after a mural from Pompeii, illustration from 1880, Historical by Unknown Artist

Isolde, from the tragedy Tristan and Iseult, sitting on steps, History
7279689 Isolde, from the tragedy Tristan and Iseult, sitting on steps, History by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Isolde, from the tragedy Tristan and Iseult)

Parsifal shows the Holy Grail, work by Richard Wagner
7279042 Parsifal shows the Holy Grail, work by Richard Wagner by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parsifal shows the Holy Grail, work by Richard Wagner, Historical)

Picture series Tannhaeuser, Tannhaeuser sings the song of Venus in the Magic Mountain
7277906 Picture series Tannhaeuser, Tannhaeuser sings the song of Venus in the Magic Mountain by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Picture series Tannhaeuser)

Series of pictures Tannhaeuser, Elisabeth and Tannhaeuser in the Wartburg Hall, Liebig picture
7277905 Series of pictures Tannhaeuser, Elisabeth and Tannhaeuser in the Wartburg Hall, Liebig picture by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Perseus and Andromeda, 1678-1684 (Carrara marble)
7301155 Perseus and Andromeda, 1678-1684 (Carrara marble) by Puget, Pierre (1620-94); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Perseus and Andromeda, Carrara Marble)

Ceiling, Hall of the Council of Gods (fresco)
7292810 Ceiling, Hall of the Council of Gods (fresco) by Zelotti, Giovanni Battista (c.1526-78) ; Museo Civico Palazzo Chiericati, Vicenza, Italy; (add.info.: Civic Museum of Chiericati Palace)

Aeneas, Anchises and Ascanius, c. 1773 (oil on canvas)
7292483 Aeneas, Anchises and Ascanius, c.1773 (oil on canvas) by Tiepolo, Giandomenico (Giovanni Domenico) (1727-1804); Museo Civico Palazzo Chiericati, Vicenza

Picture series Tannhaeuser, Wolfram von Eschenbach recognises the returned man, Liebig picture
7277904 Picture series Tannhaeuser, Wolfram von Eschenbach recognises the returned man, Liebig picture by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Picture series Tannhaeuser)

Prince Kurokumo and the Earth Spider, 1867 (woodblock print)
7299830 Prince Kurokumo and the Earth Spider, 1867 (woodblock print) by Yoshitoshi, Tsukioka (1839-92); 55.5x40.2 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Picture series Tannhaeuser, Tannhaeuser wants to flee from Venusberg, Liebig painting
7277903 Picture series Tannhaeuser, Tannhaeuser wants to flee from Venusberg, Liebig painting by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Picture series Tannhaeuser)

The Sacrifice of Polyxena, c. 1733-34 (oil on canvas)
7298063 The Sacrifice of Polyxena, c.1733-34 (oil on canvas) by Pittoni, Giovanni Battista (1687-1767); 126.7 -- 95.6 cm; J

The Flight of Antony and Cleopatra from the Battle of Actium, 1897 (Oil on canvas)
7291005 The Flight of Antony and Cleopatra from the Battle of Actium, 1897 (Oil on canvas) by Pringle, Agnes (1853-1934); 99.6x198.7 cm; Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums; (add.info.: [TWCMS)

Apparition of the Holy Grail to the Knights of the Round Table, illumination from Queste del saint Graal
1700532 Apparition of the Holy Grail to the Knights of the Round Table, illumination from Queste del saint Graal (ink & colour on vellum) by French School

Isalde speaks to the birds, 1837 (engraving)
7273671 Isalde speaks to the birds, 1837 (engraving); 13.2x9.5 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Illustration from the folk books, " 13 & 14. Tristan and Isalde")

Battle between Horatii and Curiatii (detail), 17th century (fresco)
7216140 Battle between Horatii and Curiatii (detail), 17th century (fresco) by Cesari, Giuseppe (Cavalier d Arpino) (1568-1640); Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Detail of the frescoe)

Aphrodite (colour litho)
7150573 Aphrodite (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aphrodite. Illustration for El Desnudo en el Arte (M Uson, 1906)

Triumphal procession of Eros, Ancient Greek God of love and sex (engraving)
7147473 Triumphal procession of Eros, Ancient Greek God of love and sex (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Triumphal procession of Eros)

The Pain of Kriemhild, 1817-20 (oil on canvas)
7085100 The Pain of Kriemhild, 1817-20 (oil on canvas) by Fuseli, Henry (Fussli, Johann Heinrich) (1741-1825); Private Collection; (add.info)

Woman comparing herself with a statue of Venus de Milo (colour litho)
7150544 Woman comparing herself with a statue of Venus de Milo (colour litho) by Lejeune, Adolphe-Frederic (1830-1930); Private Collection; (add.info)

Battle between Horatii and Curiatii (detail), 17th century (fresco)
7216143 Battle between Horatii and Curiatii (detail), 17th century (fresco) by Cesari, Giuseppe (Cavalier d Arpino) (1568-1640); Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Detail of the frescoe)

Venus (colour litho)
7150476 Venus (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Venus. Illustration for El Desnudo en el Arte (M Uson, 1906)

Woman comparing herself to a statue of Venus de Milo (litho)
7150412 Woman comparing herself to a statue of Venus de Milo (litho) by Lejeune, Adolphe-Frederic (1830-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman comparing herself to a statue of Venus de Milo)

Venus and Adonis, 1630-60 (oil on canvas)
7286012 Venus and Adonis, 1630-60 (oil on canvas) by Loo, Jacob or Jacques van (c.1614-1670); 80x69 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Tristan and Isalde in the Baumgarten, 1837 (engraving)
7273660 Tristan and Isalde in the Baumgarten, 1837 (engraving); 13.2x9.5 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Illustration from the folk books, " 13 & 14)

Faust sells his soul to the devil
7286253 Faust sells his soul to the devil. by Moses, Henry (1782-1870); Private Collection; (add.info.: Faust make over his soul to Mephistopheles)

Battle between Horatii and Curiatii (detail), 17th century (fresco)
7216141 Battle between Horatii and Curiatii (detail), 17th century (fresco) by Cesari, Giuseppe (Cavalier d Arpino) (1568-1640); Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Detail of the frescoe)

Venus (colour litho)
7150575 Venus (colour litho) by Saint-Pierre, Gaston Casimir (1833-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Venus. Illustration for El Desnudo en el Arte (M Uson, 1906).); © Look and Learn

Le Pere Fouettard french character for the whipping father, legendary figure of folklore punishing the naughty children
ELD4837538 Le Pere Fouettard french character for the whipping father, legendary figure of folklore punishing the naughty children and enclosing the disobedient ones

Le Pere Fouettard legendary character of folklore, punishing unwise children with his whip
ELD4837530 Le Pere Fouettard legendary character of folklore, punishing unwise children with his whip, and enclosing desobedient children, image of Epinal, 19th century (engraving) by French School

Le Pere Fouettard, french character for the whipping father, legendary figure of folklore punishing the naughty
ELD4837453 Le Pere Fouettard, french character for the whipping father, legendary figure of folklore punishing the naughty children: his wife

Sir Galahad helping his father, Sir Lancelot, fight twenty knights, before disappearing into the forest without saying
3619730 Sir Galahad helping his father, Sir Lancelot, fight twenty knights, before disappearing into the forest without saying who he was, from Lancelot du Lac, c.1490 (vellum) by Verard

Le Pere Fouettard, french character for the whipping father, legendary figure of folklore punishing the naughty
ELD4837409 Le Pere Fouettard, french character for the whipping father, legendary figure of folklore punishing the naughty children: his wife, La Mere Fouettard the whipping mother

Le Pere Fouettard french character for the whipping father, legendary figure of folklore punishing the naughty children
ELD4837572 Le Pere Fouettard french character for the whipping father, legendary figure of folklore punishing the naughty children and bring them away in his basket

Saint George killing the dragon, 14th century (painting)
VEN5028516 Saint George killing the dragon, 14th century (painting) by Bologna, Vitale da (c.1309-c.1361); Pinacoteca Nazionale, Bologna, Italy; (add.info.: Saint George killing the dragon)

Segovesus and Bellovesus in search of new lands
7269233 Segovesus and Bellovesus in search of new lands; Private Collection; (add.info.: Segovesus and Bellovesus, according to legend)

Fight Of Teseo With The Minotauro (woodcut)
7272429 Fight Of Teseo With The Minotauro (woodcut) by Unknown Artist, (15th century); (add.info.: TESEO Fight of Teseo with the Minotauro (in figure of centaur) in a maze

Chivalry, 1885 (oil on canvas)
1767284 Chivalry, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Dicksee, Frank (1853-1928); 182.7x136.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

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In a world where myths and legends intertwine, the essence of beauty lies in the ancient tales that have captivated generations. From Zeus Meilichios, depicted as a snake slithering through the realms of power, to a family of supplicants seeking divine intervention, these mythical beings hold sway over mortal lives. Odin, with his wisdom unmatched, questions Mimir in search of hidden knowledge. A vibrant lithograph captures this momentous encounter between two legendary figures. Meanwhile, Icarus' tragic fall from grace is immortalized on canvas; his audacious flight too close to the sun serves as a reminder of the consequences that await those who dare defy their limitations. Gazing up at the night sky adorned with celestial wonders, 16th-century astronomers unlock secrets hidden within constellations and planets. Their discoveries fuel mankind's insatiable thirst for understanding our place in this vast universe. Amidst medieval battles fought by knights donning armor gleaming like morning stars readied for battle, King Arthur stands tall as an emblematic figurehead. His bronze statue exudes regality and commands respect even centuries later. Fighting side by side against all odds are Sir Lancelot and Queen Guinevere - their love story entwined with chivalry and betrayal echoes through time. And it is Sir Galahad who embarks on a sacred quest guided by faith alone; bound by a nun's hair belt symbolizing purity while clutching The Holy Grail embroidered in crimson and silver thread. But amidst these tales steeped in grandeur emerges an image both mysterious and profound: a naked babe carried upon waves and flames towards Merlin's feet. This enigmatic scene hints at destiny unfolding before our very eyes—a prophecy yet to be deciphered. Lastly, Saint George bravely confronts death itself embodied by a fearsome dragon—an engraving capturing valor personified against unimaginable odds.