Mythical Creatures Collection (#11)

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8669548 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Torpedo, Traveler, Triangle, Trumpeter, Trundle-bed, Tuning-fork, Turntable, Turtle-dove, Umbrella, Unicorn
8650114 Torpedo, Traveler, Triangle, Trumpeter, Trundle-bed, Tuning-fork, Turntable, Turtle-dove, Umbrella, Unicorn, Union-jack, Valentine (engraving) by German School

Cheiron, the Centaur, and Jason (litho)
8641600 Cheiron, the Centaur, and Jason (litho) by Millar, Harold Robert (1869-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cheiron, the Centaur, and Jason)

Huxter returning from Market (engraving)
8645585 Huxter returning from Market (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Huxter returning from Market)

Peking, Chihli, Dragon on the edge of a sluice in the Tungchou Canal (b/w photo)
8653827 Peking, Chihli, Dragon on the edge of a sluice in the Tungchou Canal (b/w photo) by Boerschmann, Ernst (1873-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peking, Chihli)

Story of Sand: A Monster of the sands (colour litho)
8659655 Story of Sand: A Monster of the sands (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Monster of the sands)

Illustration by Bernard Partridge (1861-1945) in Punch, 30/01/24 - Europe, English language, Labour Party
ICA4937154 Illustration by Bernard Partridge (1861-1945) in Punch, 30/01/24 - Europe, English language, Labour Party, Foreign press - Dragon by Partridge

Oinochoe of red figures for the Antesteria's party (ceramic)
UIG5415873 Oinochoe of red figures for the Antesteria's party (ceramic); (add.info.: It depicts Dionysos, divinity of the wine, drunk and sustained by a satire. Attica, around 430 BC)

Fantastic creatures, 12th century miniature
AIS5343333 Fantastic creatures, 12th century miniature; Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Illuminated lettering depicting fantastic creatures in front of men)

Satyr and Nymph, Boncompagni Ludovisi collection, National Roman Museum, Palazzo Altemps, Rome, Italy
6384494 Satyr and Nymph, Boncompagni Ludovisi collection, National Roman Museum, Palazzo Altemps, Rome, Italy; Museo Nazionale Romano, Palazzo Altemps, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Satyr and Nymph)

Mask of a satyr, 2nd century AD, white marble, National Roman Museum at the Baths of Diocletian, Rome, Italy
6384377 Mask of a satyr, 2nd century AD, white marble, National Roman Museum at the Baths of Diocletian, Rome, Italy; Museo Nazionale Romano, Terme di Diocleziano, Rome

Satyr, marble, National Roman Museum at the Baths of Diocletian, Rome, Italy
6384367 Satyr, marble, National Roman Museum at the Baths of Diocletian, Rome, Italy; Museo Nazionale Romano, Terme di Diocleziano, Rome, Italy; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Sleeping satyr, Barberini faun, unknown author, ante 1811 (marble)
6384281 Sleeping satyr, Barberini faun, unknown author, ante 1811 (marble); Museo di Roma, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Sleeping satyr, Barberini faun, unknown author, ante 1811)

A siren seducing a merman knight, 14th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912629 A siren seducing a merman knight, 14th century, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: A mermaid or siren in German women's costume from the 14th century seducing a merman knight)

the Griffin, mythological creature mid lion, mi eagle, 16th (xylograph)
FGL5470308 the Griffin, mythological creature mid lion, mi eagle, 16th (xylograph); Fototeca Gilardi

Dancing satyr. Agathe and onyx cameo, 1st century BC. 3, 6x2, 8cm. No. 41, Inv. 25873
BEN5471563 Dancing satyr. Agathe and onyx cameo, 1st century BC. 3, 6x2, 8cm. No. 41, Inv. 25873. Museo Nazionale Archeologico

Auis Monstrifera : Renaissance woodcut Auis monstrifera, monstrous falcon, Egyptian
UIG5327085 Auis Monstrifera : Renaissance woodcut Auis monstrifera, monstrous falcon, Egyptian, . From the 1642 book Monstrorum Historia by Ulisse Aldrovandi (Bologna, 1522-1605)

Gryphis (Griffin) : The griffin, griffon, or gryphon is a legendary creature with the body, tail
UIG5327070 Gryphis (Griffin) : The griffin, griffon, or gryphon is a legendary creature with the body, tail, and back legs of a lion; the head and wings of an eagle;

Leo Humana Capite : Leo Humana Capite. Human headed lion. From the 1642 book Monstrorum Historia by Ulisse Aldrovandi
UIG5327171 Leo Humana Capite : Leo Humana Capite. Human headed lion. From the 1642 book Monstrorum Historia by Ulisse Aldrovandi (Bologna, 1522-1605)

Centaurs & Satyrs : Centaurs & Satyrs. From the 1642 book Monstrorum Historia by Ulisse Aldrovandi (Bologna)
UIG5327162 Centaurs & Satyrs : Centaurs & Satyrs. From the 1642 book Monstrorum Historia by Ulisse Aldrovandi (Bologna, 1522-1605). He is considered the founder of modern Natural History

Sus Facie Humana cum Crista : Sus facie humana cum crista, pig with human face and a crest on its nose
UIG5327157 Sus Facie Humana cum Crista : Sus facie humana cum crista, pig with human face and a crest on its nose. From the 1642 book Monstrorum Historia by Ulisse Aldrovandi (Bologna, 1522-1605)

Sus Biceps : Sus biceps, two-headed pig. From the 1642 book Monstrorum Historia by Ulisse Aldrovandi (Bologna)
UIG5327125 Sus Biceps : Sus biceps, two-headed pig. From the 1642 book Monstrorum Historia by Ulisse Aldrovandi (Bologna, 1522-1605). He is considered the founder of modern Natural History

Fables: "The Little Mermaid". Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875)
FGL5466493 Fables: "The Little Mermaid". Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875). The little mermaid became a woman near her Prince Charming. 19th century.; Fototeca Gilardi

The ghost of Admiral Hosier, the image depicts a ship surrounded by ghosts in shrouds
MMM5481930 The ghost of Admiral Hosier, the image depicts a ship surrounded by ghosts in shrouds, with the fortifications of a port by Mosley, Charles (c.1720-c.1756); National Maritime Museum

The Roman god Faun, Faunus, a forest spirit, a hybrid creature of Roman mythology
7278253 The Roman god Faun, Faunus, a forest spirit, a hybrid creature of Roman mythology; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Roman god Faun, Faunus, a forest spirit)

The Roman god Faun, Faunus, a forest spirit, a hybrid creature of Roman mythology
7278237 The Roman god Faun, Faunus, a forest spirit, a hybrid creature of Roman mythology; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Roman god Faun, Faunus, a forest spirit)

The Roman god Faun, Faunus, a forest spirit, a hybrid creature of Roman mythology
7278236 The Roman god Faun, Faunus, a forest spirit, a hybrid creature of Roman mythology; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Roman god Faun, Faunus, a forest spirit)

Argonaut, marin monster, 1553 (engraving)
7272486 Argonaut, marin monster, 1553 (engraving); (add.info.: Marin monster. Pierre Belon recording representing the argonaut according to Pliny's description, as a fantastic squid)

Celestial Globe Gores, 1636-95 (paper, copper plate, engraving)
7340778 Celestial Globe Gores, 1636-95 (paper, copper plate, engraving) by Rossi, Domenico de (1659-1730); 44x19 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Orion, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue)
7340893 Orion, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 29)

Taurus Poniatowski, Serpentarius, Scutum Sobiesky and Serpens, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue)
7340879 Taurus Poniatowski, Serpentarius, Scutum Sobiesky and Serpens, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Noctua, Corvus, Crater, Sextans Uraniae, Hydra, Felis, Lupus, Centaurus, Antilia Pnuematica
7339262 Noctua, Corvus, Crater, Sextans Uraniae, Hydra, Felis, Lupus, Centaurus, Antilia Pnuematica, Argo Navis and Pysix Nautica, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue) by Hall

Aries and Musca borealis, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue)
7339259 Aries and Musca borealis, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 16)

Lynx and Telescopium Hereschilii, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7339149 Lynx and Telescopium Hereschilii, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 8)

Painting. Signed right bottom: A:C: De Hasta pinxit 1752. Sainte-Marguerite d'Antioche defeating the Dragon
6262024 Painting. Signed right bottom: A:C: De Hasta pinxit 1752. Sainte-Marguerite d'Antioche defeating the Dragon. Oil on canvas

From a 17th century German satirical pamphlet on bad women. An army of women appear to be confronting an army of
955331 From a 17th century German satirical pamphlet on bad women. An army of women appear to be confronting an army of monsters led by a devil like creature

Icon puellae bicipitis: conjoined women : Icon puellae bicipitis: conjoined women
UIG5327116 Icon puellae bicipitis: conjoined women : Icon puellae bicipitis: conjoined women. From the 1642 book Monstrorum Historia by Ulisse Aldrovandi (Bologna, 1522-1605)

Monstrum cornutum st alatum cum pede rapacis auis : Monstrum cornutum st alatum cum pede rapacis auis, 369
UIG5327100 Monstrum cornutum st alatum cum pede rapacis auis : Monstrum cornutum st alatum cum pede rapacis auis, 369, hermaphrodite, winged monster. Renaissance woodcut of a monster

Harpy Tertia : Harpyae tertia icon, Persian harpy. Renaissance Woodcut monsters
UIG5327063 Harpy Tertia : Harpyae tertia icon, Persian harpy. Renaissance Woodcut monsters. From the 1642 book Monstrorum Historia by Ulisse Aldrovandi (Bologna, 1522-1605)

Bacchus and Silenus towards Lydia, 1650-52 (wall tempera painting)
8683589 Bacchus and Silenus towards Lydia, 1650-52 (wall tempera painting) by Boulanger, Jean (1606-c.1680); Palazzo Ducale Estense, Sassuolo, Emilia Romagna, Italy; (add.info.: Sassuolo)

The constellation of Cetus
5307760 The constellation of Cetus.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the constellation of Cetus. Its name refers to Cetus, a sea monster in Greek mythology)

Myths and legends: Sea Monster. Sea Snake draws from a book by Hans Egidius. Colourful engraving of the 19th century
NWI4929333 Myths and legends: Sea Monster. Sea Snake draws from a book by Hans Egidius. Colourful engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Myths and legends: Sea Monster)

Romanesque art from the 13th to the 14th century: Chapiteau l'eglise de Gargilesse Dampierre (Gargilesse-Dampierre)
JEB4926992 Romanesque art from the 13th to the 14th century: Chapiteau l'eglise de Gargilesse Dampierre (Gargilesse-Dampierre), Indre, Centre, France

Myths and legends: A Giant Octopus attacks the submarine " Nautilus" after the novel by Jules Verne "
NWI4930717 Myths and legends: A Giant Octopus attacks the submarine " Nautilus" after the novel by Jules Verne " 20, 000 leagues under the seas, " edition of 1873, Paris

France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Carnac: a young woman on the beach poses between a sphinx and a sandy pyramid, 1925
LUX4783682 France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Carnac: a young woman on the beach poses between a sphinx and a sandy pyramid, 1925; (add.info.: France, Brittany, Morbihan (56)

Symbolic representation of the Universe. Detail. Romanesque mosaic of the four rivers, 12th century
JEB4853774 Symbolic representation of the Universe. Detail. Romanesque mosaic of the four rivers, 12th century, pavement of the altar of the chapel of Saint Nicholas, inside the Old Episcopal Palace

Representation of a monster, half man, half horse. He has palm fingers. It's a kind of centaur
VEN5028477 Representation of a monster, half man, half horse. He has palm fingers. It's a kind of centaur. Plate 57 of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605)

Dragon of Heresie. Allegory of Martin Luther's Protestant reform. Engraving extracted from Guidius "
NWI4837419 Dragon of Heresie. Allegory of Martin Luther's Protestant reform. Engraving extracted from Guidius " Dialogy" printed in Switzerland, 1521

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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.