Mythical Beasts Collection (page 4)

Triumph of Bacchus, 1543. Creator: Enea Vico
Triumph of Bacchus, 1543

A Mythical Creature Killing Elephants, between c1650 and c1700. Creator: Unknown
A Mythical Creature Killing Elephants, between c1650 and c1700

Plate 1 for Ariosto's Orlando Furioso, 1772. Creator: Daniel Berger
Plate 1 for Ariosto's Orlando Furioso, 1772. From Almanac Genealogique, 1772

Triptych with Virgin and Child, Saint John the Evangelist (left wing) and Mary Magdalene (right wing Creator)
Triptych with Virgin and Child, Saint John the Evangelist (left wing) and Mary Magdalene (right wing), c.1505-c.1525. The Virgin, seated beneath an ornate canopy in the centre panel

Hercules and the Centaurs, 1563. Creator: Cornelis Cort
Hercules and the Centaurs, 1563. From The Labours of Hercules, plate 1

Forge of the Cyclopes, 1572. Creator: Cornelis Cort
Forge of the Cyclopes, 1572

Medea Destroying Jason's Family and Home, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Medea Destroying Jason's Family and Home, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 67

Marsyas Playing the Pipes Before Apollo, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Marsyas Playing the Pipes Before Apollo, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 57

Cadmus's Men Killed by the Serpent, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Cadmus's Men Killed by the Serpent, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 22

Hercules and the Serpent Ladon, 1608. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van Aelst
Hercules and the Serpent Ladon, 1608. From The Labors of Hercules, pl. 10. Hercules draws his bow, the rearing serpent appears in profile

The Temptation of Eve, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
The Temptation of Eve, 16th century. From The Creation of the World

God Reproaching Adam and Eve for Their Disobedience, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
God Reproaching Adam and Eve for Their Disobedience, 16th century. From The Creation of the World

A Swedish Fairy Tale, 1897. Creator: Carl Larsson
A Swedish Fairy Tale, 1897

Dancing Fairies, 1866. Creator: Johan August Malmström
Dancing Fairies, 1866

"The Goddess of Discord in the Garden of the Hesperides", painted by J.W.M. Turner... 1857
"The Goddess of Discord in the Garden of the Hesperides", 1806, painted by J.W.M. Turner, R.A. - in the Marlborough House Gallery, 1857

Grahas (Seizers), Six Folios From a Book of Charms, 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Grahas (Seizers), Six Folios From a Book of Charms, 16th century

Galatea, 17th century. Creator: Anon
Galatea, 17th century

Dragon Amid Waves, 18th century. Creator: Soga Shohaku
Dragon Amid Waves, 18th century

A Bacchanal, Unknown date. Creator: Sebastiano Ricci
A Bacchanal, Unknown date

Miniature Seated Dragon, between 618 and 906. Creator: Unknown
Miniature Seated Dragon, between 618 and 906

Fitting (Shi) in the Form of a Chimera (Bixie), between 317 and 581. Creator: Unknown
Fitting (Shi) in the Form of a Chimera (Bixie), between 317 and 581

Censer (Lu) in the Form of a Unicorn (Qilin), between 1573 and 1620. Creator: Unknown
Censer (Lu) in the Form of a Unicorn (Qilin), between 1573 and 1620

Dragon (image 1 of 2), between 1368 and 1644. Creator: Unknown
Dragon (image 1 of 2), between 1368 and 1644

Rabbit, Dragon, Rooster, and Pig from the Animals of the Twelve-Year... between c.1700 and c.1800. Creator: Unknown
Rabbit, Dragon, Rooster, and Pig from the Animals of the Twelve-Year Chinese zodiac (Shengxiao), between c.1700 and c.1800

Mythical Animal (image 1 of 2), between c.1644 and c.1800. Creator: Unknown
Mythical Animal (image 1 of 2), between c.1644 and c.1800

Perforated Disk (Bi) with Dragons, between c.1550 and c.1644. Creator: Unknown
Perforated Disk (Bi) with Dragons, between c.1550 and c.1644

Small Perforated Disk (Bi) with Dragon, 206 B.C.- A.D. 220. Creator: Unknown
Small Perforated Disk (Bi) with Dragon, 206 B.C.- A.D. 220

Design for a wall decoration with Neptune and entourage, 1751. Creator: Ruik Keyert
Design for a wall decoration with Neptune and entourage, 1751

Funerary Sculpture of a Chimera (Bixie), 25-220. Creator: Unknown
Funerary Sculpture of a Chimera (Bixie), 25-220

Ornament in the form of a Dragon Biting His Tail, 3rd century BC. Creator: Unknown
Ornament in the form of a Dragon Biting His Tail, 3rd century BC

Design for a pendant with a woman with dragonfly wings, of gold, rubies, opals and enamel, c.1905

Kon Sosho Facing a Dragon on a Promontory over the Sea, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Kon Sosho Facing a Dragon on a Promontory over the Sea, 1865. From One Hundred Ghost Tales from China and Japan

Dragon Head (image 1 of 2), 12th century. Creator: Unknown
Dragon Head (image 1 of 2), 12th century

Dragon on Boar's Tusk, Early to mid-19th century. Creator: Tsuramitsu
Dragon on Boar's Tusk, Early to mid-19th century

Confronting Dragons, Mid-19th century. Creator: Ryuko
Confronting Dragons, Mid-19th century

Dragon and Clouds, First half of 19th century. Creator: Okakoto
Dragon and Clouds, First half of 19th century

Obstruction against the anti-revolution law, 1920-1930. Creator: Patrick Kroon
Obstruction against the anti-revolution law, 1920-1930. Social-democratic politicians (Kleerekoper, Duys, Van de Tempel) throw bombs at a dragon referred to as Anti Revolution Law'

Dragon in Clouds, First half of 19th century. Creator: Naito Toyomasa
Dragon in Clouds, First half of 19th century

Map of Brabant, 1631. Creator: Willem Blaeu
Map of Brabant, 1631. Map of the Duchy of Brabant. At the bottom right the scale in German miles. Bottom left the title between sphinxes, above it the coat of arms and woman with staff

Hercules Slays the Centaurs (Jupiter Defeating the Centaurs), 1645-1650. Creator: Jacob van Campen
Hercules Slays the Centaurs (Jupiter Defeating the Centaurs), 1645-1650

Hercules Gets Cerberus from the Underworld (Charon, the Ferryman of the Styx), 1645-1650. Creator: Jacob van Campen
Hercules Gets Cerberus from the Underworld (Charon, the Ferryman of the Styx), 1645-1650

Orpheus and Eurydice, c.1701. Creator: Jacob Toorenvliet
Orpheus and Eurydice, c.1701. Orpheus tries to save Eurydice from the claws of the hound of Hades (Cerberus). His lyre is on the ground

The Phoenix, 1720-1750. Creator: Cornelis Troost
The Phoenix, 1720-1750

Map of the southern (Austrian) Netherlands, 1719. Creator: Joachim Ottens
Map of the southern (Austrian) Netherlands, 1719. Novissima et accuratissima decem Austriacarum in Belgio provinciarum tabula, ut sunt ducatus Brabantiae, Luxembergensis, Limburgensis, et Geldriae

The Arminian Serpent, 1710-1720. Creator: Anon
The Arminian Serpent, 1710-1720. Snake with severed head bearing the portrait of Oldenbarnevelt. On the body of the snake 13 circles with portraits of the conspirators against Prince Maurits

Cartoon of Schutto Gockinga, 1710-1720. Creator: Anon
Cartoon of Schutto Gockinga, 1710-1720. Schutto (Scato) Gockinga was a judge of Van Oldenbarnevelt; Griffin with yellow beak, garland of morning glories

Cartoon of Pieter Jansz. Schaegen, 1710-1720. Creator: Anon
Cartoon of Pieter Jansz. Schaegen, 1710-1720. Pieter Jansz. Schaegen was a judge of Van Oldenbarnevelt; Many headed dragon, in wreath of flowers and leaves

Cartoon of Nicolaas Kromhout, 1710-1720. Creator: Anon
Cartoon of Nicolaas Kromhout, 1710-1720. Nicolaas Kromhout was a judge of Van Oldenbarnevelt. Donkey with cloak, hat and glasses in wreath of flowers and leaves

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"Mythical Beasts: A Captivating Journey Through Time and Imagination" Step into a world where reality intertwines with fantasy, as mythical beasts come to life in the most extraordinary ways. From ancient legends to timeless tales, these captivating creatures have captured the hearts and minds of generations. In Sakata Kintoki Wrestling with a Tengu, c. 1715/18 by Torii Kiyomasu I, we witness an epic battle between man and myth. The fearless warrior grapples with a formidable tengu, showcasing the power and bravery required to conquer such supernatural beings. Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream (Act 4, Scene 1), November 1857 transports us to a realm where fairies reign supreme. Amidst enchanting woods filled with mischief and magic, we glimpse the mischievous antics of ethereal beings that blur the line between dreams and reality. Max Klinger's Bear and Elf (Bar und Elfe): pl. 1 published in 1881 invites us into a whimsical encounter between two unlikely companions. This delightful illustration reminds us that even in the realm of mythical creatures, friendships can blossom against all odds. Le Premier Volume de la bible en francoiz historiee et nouvellement imprimee from ca. 1501 unveils biblical narratives intertwined with fantastical elements. Here we find ourselves immersed in stories where angels descend from heavens or demons rise from depths unknown - reminding us of humanity's eternal fascination with divine encounters. Jan Muller's Hercules Slaying the Hydra transports us back to Greek mythology as we witness one of Hercules' greatest triumphs over this fearsome multi-headed serpent-like creature. With every strike of his mighty sword, he showcases both strength and cunning necessary for overcoming seemingly insurmountable challenges. Recovering the Stolen Jewel from the Palace of Dragon King takes us on an exhilarating quest through Japanese folklore.