Mythical Beasts Collection (page 9)

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

Ceiling Ornament, nos. CCCXXII-CCCXXVI ("Designs for Various Ornaments, " pl.... February 27, 1791)
Ceiling Ornament, nos. CCCXXII-CCCXXVI ("Designs for Various Ornaments, " pl. 50), February 27, 1791

Allegory to the glory of Voltaire, c1773 — 1783. Creator: Unknown
Allegory to the glory of Voltaire, c1773 -- 1783

"Cinderella" - painted by George Cruikshank - from the Exhibitionn of the Royal Academy, 1854. The admirers of Mr Cruikshank - and he has many, and none warmer than ourselves

Het Tegenwoordig Veward Europa [Europe in Her Present Disordered State], ca. 1780. Creator: Anon
Het Tegenwoordig Veward Europa [Europe in Her Present Disordered State], ca. 1780

Charybdis and Scylla, 1894. Creator: Ernest Cornelis Ary Renan
Charybdis and Scylla, 1894

Allegorical Figure, probably c. 1588. Creator: Giuseppe Cesari
Allegorical Figure, probably c. 1588

A Satyr, 1544/1545. Creator: Benvenuto Cellini
A Satyr, 1544/1545

Stage Set with a Statue Of Saint George Slaying the Dragon. Creator: Robert Caney
Stage Set with a Statue Of Saint George Slaying the Dragon

Lake Scene with Fairies and Swans. Creator: Robert Caney
Lake Scene with Fairies and Swans

The Dryads. Creator: Emile-Rene Menard
The Dryads

Satyrs in a Landscape (after Titian), ca. 1550-60. Creator: Anon
Satyrs in a Landscape (after Titian), ca. 1550-60

A satyr fighting for a nymph, ca. 1510-40. Creator: Anon
A satyr fighting for a nymph, ca. 1510-40

Animalia Qvadrvpedia et Reptilia (Terra): Plate XLVII, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Animalia Qvadrvpedia et Reptilia (Terra): Plate XLVII, c. 1575/1580

Saint George, c. 1515/1518. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
Saint George, c. 1515/1518

Centaur with a Vase, c. 1515/1525. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
Centaur with a Vase, c. 1515/1525

Two Satyrs Fighting about a Nymph, c. 1520/1525. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
Two Satyrs Fighting about a Nymph, c. 1520/1525

Arion and Nereide, c. 1520/1525. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
Arion and Nereide, c. 1520/1525

Neptune on a Sea Monster, c. 1520/1525. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
Neptune on a Sea Monster, c. 1520/1525

Two Satyrs Fighting about a Nymph, c. 1520/1525. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
Two Satyrs Fighting about a Nymph, c. 1520/1525

Newel Figure, c. 1939. Creator: Milton Grubstein
Newel Figure, c. 1939

Age of Chivalry Circus Wagon, c. 1938. Creator: Howard Weld
Age of Chivalry Circus Wagon, c. 1938

Pa. German Hildebrandt Mug, c. 1939. Creator: Thomas Watts
Pa. German Hildebrandt Mug, c. 1939

Ornament Panels with Birds: Plate 3, 1617. Creator: Adrian Muntink
Ornament Panels with Birds: Plate 3, 1617

Ornament Panels with Birds: Plate 8, 1617. Creator: Adrian Muntink
Ornament Panels with Birds: Plate 8, 1617

Ornament Panels with Birds: Plate 7, 1617. Creator: Adrian Muntink
Ornament Panels with Birds: Plate 7, 1617

Ornament Panels with Birds: Plate 6, 1617. Creator: Adrian Muntink
Ornament Panels with Birds: Plate 6, 1617

Bacchanal, c.1550. Creator: Giulio Sanuto
Bacchanal, c.1550

Goddess Riding a Dragon, from The Picture Book of Realistic Paintings of Hokusai... c. 1814. Creator: Hokusai
Goddess Riding a Dragon, from The Picture Book of Realistic Paintings of Hokusai (Hokusai shashin gafu), Japan, c. 1814

Battle of the Lapiths and Centaurs, c.1600. Creator: Geronima Cagnaccia Parasole
Battle of the Lapiths and Centaurs, c.1600

Harpies Attacking Aeneas and His Companions, n.d. Creator: Domenico Gargiulo
Harpies Attacking Aeneas and His Companions, n.d

Needlework (Depicting the Four Seasons), England, c. 1660. Creator: Unknown
Needlework (Depicting the Four Seasons), England, c. 1660. Detail from a larger artwork

Saint George, 1506. Creator: Benedetto Montagna
Saint George, 1506

Scene from the Pantomime of "Harlequin and the Dragon of Wantley", at Sadler's Wells Theatre, 1850
Scene from the Pantomime of "Harlequin and the Dragon of Wantley", at Sadler's Wells Theatre, [London], 1850....the voracious Dragon gobbles up a child just as the Baron of Wantley is

Scene from "Prince Dorus; or, The Romance of the Nose", 1850. Creator: Unknown
Scene from "Prince Dorus; or, The Romance of the Nose", [Olympic Theatre, London], 1850. Mr. Tom Taylor takes the subject of Madame D'Arblay's "Prince Doras" for his

Prize Plate - Goodwood Races - the Chesterfield Cup, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Prize Plate - Goodwood Races - the Chesterfield Cup, 1850. A Vase, of classic character; the handles composed of sea-horses; the ornaments, closely following the antique examples

The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro I as the Courtesan Toyama of Tsuruga in the Play Keisei... c. 1775. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro I I as the Courtesan Toyama of Tsuruga in the Play Keisei Tsuki no Miyako, Performed at the Morita Theater in the Eighth Month, 1775, Japan, c. 1775

The Actors Sawamura Sojuro II as the Chinese Sage Huangshi Gong (on horseback), and Ich... c. 1768. Creator: Shunsho
The Actors Sawamura Sojuro II as the Chinese Sage Huangshi Gong (on horseback), and Ichikawa Danzo III as the Chinese Warrior Zhang Liang (mounted on a dragon)

Pursued Centaur, plate three from Intermezzos, 1881. Creator: Max Klinger
Pursued Centaur, plate three from Intermezzos, 1881

Temptation, plate four from A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger
Temptation, plate four from A Life, 1884

Perseus Starting from the Cave of the Gorgons, c.1816. Creator: Henry Fuseli
Perseus Starting from the Cave of the Gorgons, c.1816

The Latest Republican Bugaboo, from Puck, published November 2, 1892. Creator: William Allen Rogers
The Latest Republican Bugaboo, from Puck, published November 2, 1892

Andromeda, 1601. Creator: Jan Saenredam
Andromeda, 1601

Boecklin Jubilee Exhibition Basel, 1897. Creators: Hans Lendorff, Hans Sandreuter
Boecklin Jubilee Exhibition Basel, 1897

The Naked Woman and the Dragon, 1553. Creator: Allaert Claesz
The Naked Woman and the Dragon, 1553

Laöcoon, 1520/30. Creator: Jean de Gourmont
Laocoon, 1520/30

Lion, Dragon and Fox, 1520/30. Creator: Jean de Gourmont
Lion, Dragon and Fox, 1520/30

The Festive Custom of Asahina Continued by Jihinari for Twenty-three years (Nijusan... 1820. Creator: Utagawa Toyohiro)
The Festive Custom of Asahina Continued by Jihinari for Twenty-three years (Nijusan-nen tsuzuki Jihinari kichirei Asahina), 1820

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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.