Mythical Creatures Collection (#10)

The beeping monsters. View of a marquee of the church of Saint Martin (Saint Martin)
JEB4919795 The beeping monsters. View of a marquee of the church of Saint Martin (Saint Martin, XI century) in Plaimpied-Givaudins (Plaimpied Givaudins), Cher

The beeping monsters. View of a marquee of the church of Saint Martin (Saint Martin)
JEB4919748 The beeping monsters. View of a marquee of the church of Saint Martin (Saint Martin, XI century) in Plaimpied-Givaudins (Plaimpied Givaudins), Cher

Face half man, half animal. 15th century stall adorned with Misericordes de l'abbey Saint Pierre (12th-18th century)
JEB4918872 Face half man, half animal. 15th century stall adorned with Misericordes de l'abbey Saint Pierre (12th-18th century) in Chezal-Benoit (Chezal Benoit), Cher (18160), Centre, France

Evil monster. 15th century stall adorned with Misericordes de l'abbey Saint Pierre (12th-18th century)
JEB4918767 Evil monster. 15th century stall adorned with Misericordes de l'abbey Saint Pierre (12th-18th century) in Chezal-Benoit (Chezal Benoit), Cher (18160), Centre, France

Sphinx from Agost. 6th century - 5th century BC
CUL4852350 Sphinx from Agost. 6th century - 5th century BC; National Archaeology Museum, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Sphinx from Agost, dating back to the 6th and 5th centuries BC)

The good hero fighting against alcohol, c.1920 (print)
UTD4835047 The good hero fighting against alcohol, c.1920 (print); (add.info.: The good Hero and the fight against alcohol - caricature - image date circa 1920)

Romanesque art: detail of capitals decorated with animals, church Saint Jacques de Conzac
JEB4932691 Romanesque art: detail of capitals decorated with animals, church Saint Jacques de Conzac, Saint Aulais la Chapelle (Saint-Aulais-la-Chapelle)

Henry Cotyral or Henri Corneille Agrippa (Cornelius Agrippa or Agrippa by Nettesheim)
JEB4934058 Henry Cotyral or Henri Corneille Agrippa (Cornelius Agrippa or Agrippa by Nettesheim, 1486-1535) - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais

Pygmee ou commis des gabelles - engraving of 1823 in " Songes drolatiques de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais
JEB4933188 Pygmee ou commis des gabelles - engraving of 1823 in " Songes drolatiques de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553) - (The Capricious Dreams of Pantagruel)

ORTELIUS, Abraham (1527-1598). Theatrum Orbis Terrarum. 1570. It is considered to be the first modern atlas
CUL4695089 ORTELIUS, Abraham (1527-1598). Theatrum Orbis Terrarum. 1570. It is considered to be the first modern atlas. CHAVES, Jeronimo de (1523-1574). Mathematic, astronomer and navigator

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a gargoyle of cathedrale transforms into German general entitled
LUX4738737 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a gargoyle of cathedrale transforms into German general entitled

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a gargoyle of cathedrale transforms into German general entitled
LUX4738719 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a gargoyle of cathedrale transforms into German general entitled

An ancient Egyptian calendar, 18th century (engraving)
3480190 An ancient Egyptian calendar, 18th century (engraving); (add.info.: Illustration depicting the Egyptian God; Osiris; shown with a key)

Ancient amulet used to ward off ghosts
3330383 Ancient amulet used to ward off ghosts; (add.info.: Ancient amulet used to ward off ghost. From Iraq. Dated 10th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The launch of the Leviathan, 1850
3331049 The launch of the Leviathan, 1850; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting the launch of the Leviathan named after a sea monster referenced in the Tanakh, or the Old Testament)

Literature. Faust, pact with the devil. Illustration in: Faust, play by Johann Wolgang von Goethe (1808)
3433991 Literature. Faust, pact with the devil. Illustration in: Faust, play by Johann Wolgang von Goethe (1808). Postcard, Austria, c.1900 (postcard); (add.info.: Litterature. Coll. Part)

Literature. Faust and the Devil. Poster for a french edition, France, 1828 (poster)
3434588 Literature. Faust and the Devil. Poster for a french edition, France, 1828 (poster); (add.info.: Litterature. Coll. Part. Literature. Faust and the Devil)

Orque (monstrous representation of the orca or epaulard) in " Ulyssis Aldrouandi
FAT4299998 Orque (monstrous representation of the orca or epaulard) in " Ulyssis Aldrouandi... De piscibus libri V et de cetis lib. vnus/Ioannes Cornelius Vteruerius... collegit; Marc

John Flaxman's wine vase decorated with grape foliage, and a satyr grasping a ram's head. Chromolithograph W
FLO4689062 John Flaxman's wine vase decorated with grape foliage, and a satyr grasping a ram's head. Chromolithograph W

Vase decorated with mythical figures from the British Museum. Minerva on a two-horse carriage taming Pegasus above
FLO4679497 Vase decorated with mythical figures from the British Museum. Minerva on a two-horse carriage taming Pegasus above, and other gods playing music below

Engraving of the book of Ambroise Pare: Monsters and Prodiges (first edition 1573)
PCT4261015 Engraving of the book of Ambroise Pare: Monsters and Prodiges (first edition 1573, appendix: marine monsters) - A marine monster with scales, having its mitre and pontifical ornaments

Chimere ailee in limestone looking to the right from the choir of the former abbey church of Sainte-Genevieve in Paris
ETI4397551 Chimere ailee in limestone looking to the right from the choir of the former abbey church of Sainte-Genevieve in Paris (12th century)

Crater in chalice with red figures, illustrating the struggle of Cadmos (ceramic)
YOU4419866 Crater in chalice with red figures, illustrating the struggle of Cadmos (ceramic); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Crater in chalice with red figures)

Europa waved her hand and called out "Good-by" (colour litho)
8639147 Europa waved her hand and called out "Good-by" (colour litho) by Richardson, Frederick (1862-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sigurd Ring's death on board his dragon (engraving)
8632796 Sigurd Ring's death on board his dragon (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sigurd Ring's death on board his dragon)

The Lion and the Unicorn (colour litho)
8632369 The Lion and the Unicorn (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lion and the Unicorn)

Nymphs and Satyr (chromolitho)
8677562 Nymphs and Satyr (chromolitho) by Bouguereau, William-Adolphe (1825-1905) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nymphs and Satyr.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Titania's Palace: The Architect-in-Chief, Sir Neville Wilkinson, and Her Iridescence (b/w photo)
8666864 Titania's Palace: The Architect-in-Chief, Sir Neville Wilkinson, and Her Iridescence (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Illustration for Homer's Odyssey (litho)
8666599 Illustration for Homer's Odyssey (litho) by Wilson, Patten (1868-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sirens)

Return of Russian soldiers wounded in the Russo-Japanese War, St Petersburg, 1904 (litho)
8655573 Return of Russian soldiers wounded in the Russo-Japanese War, St Petersburg, 1904 (litho) by Thiriat, Paul (1868-1943); Private Collection; (add.info)

Trade card for L Wetten & Son, confectioners, London (engraving)
8677617 Trade card for L Wetten & Son, confectioners, London (engraving) by English School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card for L Wetten & Son, confectioners)

New Year's greetings card (chromolitho)
8677475 New Year's greetings card (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Year's greetings card.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

My dream (colour litho)
8672712 My dream (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: My dream. Boy asleep in the woods dreaming about fiaries and animals)

Pastimes of Our King, at his Southwold Camp (b/w photo)
8671623 Pastimes of Our King, at his Southwold Camp (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pastimes of Our King, at his Southwold Camp)

Perseus with the head of Medusa (litho)
8672605 Perseus with the head of Medusa (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perseus with the head of Medusa on his shield. From Greek mythology)

Sphinx head, probably of King Amenhotep II
529414 Sphinx head, probably of King Amenhotep II; Universal History Archive/UIG

Leif Ericsson in His Viking Ship, 1910 (colour woodcut)
1202042 Leif Ericsson in His Viking Ship, 1910 (colour woodcut); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage illustration of Leif Ericsson on the high seas in his Viking ship c)

The sphinx, advertising for Dorree cosmetics, c.1910 (print)
1987896 The sphinx, advertising for Dorree cosmetics, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: The Sphinx. Advertising stamp for Dorree perfumes and cosmetics, Netherlands, circa 1910)

The great sphinx of Giza and the pyramid of Khafra, 1909 (illustration)
2248436 The great sphinx of Giza and the pyramid of Khafra, 1909 (illustration); (add.info.: History. Ancient Egypt. Cairo. The great sphinx of Giza and the pyramid of Khafra)

The Antichrist, 19th century (engraving)
2102128 The Antichrist, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Literature. "The Antichrist". Monster. Long hears, long nose)

Pope, 19th century (engraving)
2102125 Pope, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Literature. "Pope". Monster. Long hears, long nose. Engraving (facsimile) in

Appearance of a fairy to the cookermaid of the sultan, c.1900-1910 (chromo)
1790238 Appearance of a fairy to the cookermaid of the sultan, c.1900-1910 (chromo); (add.info.: Appearance of a fairy to the cookermaid of the sultan, from 1001 Arabian nights)

The Wounded Chimera of Bellerophon, detail of the head, 5th century AD (bronze) (detail of 104198)
BEN104199 The Wounded Chimera of Bellerophon, detail of the head, 5th century AD (bronze) (detail of 104198); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

Sketch for "The Oriental Dream", before 1904 (oil on fabric)
XOS5882386 Sketch for "The Oriental Dream", before 1904 (oil on fabric) by Lecomte du Nouy, Jean Jules Antoine (1842-1923); 12.4x19.6 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

In the Forest, 1841 (oil on fabric)
XOS5879228 In the Forest, 1841 (oil on fabric) by Nanteuil, Celestin Francois (1813-73); 123.2x155.6 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Golf. Prehistoric sports (colour litho)
8656778 Golf. Prehistoric sports (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Golf. Prehistoric sports. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

You should've seen the one that got away! (colour litho)
8656557 You should've seen the one that got away! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "You should've seen the one that got away)

New Zealand, 1890s: A Busy Scene (b/w photo)
8662571 New Zealand, 1890s: A Busy Scene (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Busy Scene)

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Step into a world of enchantment and wonder, where mythical creatures come to life in the strokes of a brush and the pages of ancient tales. From Sakata Kintoki wrestling with a Tengu, an otherworldly creature believed to possess supernatural powers, to The Temptation of Saint Anthony, where fantastical beings test the limits of faith. In "The Unicorn is Killed and Brought to the Castle, " we witness a scene that blurs reality and fantasy as this majestic creature meets its tragic fate. Its woolen tapestry immortalizes its beauty for generations to come. Meanwhile, Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream transports us deep into an enchanted forest inhabited by mischievous fairies and love-struck mortals. The allure of mermaids has captivated sailors' imaginations for centuries, as depicted in "Mermaid. " This oil painting captures their ethereal charm amidst crashing waves. Max Klinger's "Bear and Elf" takes us on a whimsical journey through German folklore, showcasing unlikely companions in an enchanting woodland setting. Travel back in time with Le Premier Volume de la bible en francoiz historiee et nouvellement imprimee - one of the earliest printed bibles adorned with intricate illustrations depicting biblical scenes intertwined with mythical creatures. Radnor House's Grottesche decoration showcases elaborate designs inspired by classical mythology within England's lost houses. Mythology often intertwines romance and danger; "The abduction of Amymone by the sea monster" illustrates this perfectly as it portrays a maiden caught between perilous jaws while Perseus bravely battles monstrous beasts in his quest to save Andromeda. Saint George emerges as both hero and slayer in two distinct depictions: one captured through engraving ("Saint George and the death dragon") exuding strength against evil forces; another portrayed vividly through handwritten artistry ("Saint George and the Dragon"), revealing devotion preserved through the ages.