Mythological Creature Collection (#12)

The Trojans repulsing the Greeks, 1538. Creator: Giovanni Battista Scultori
The Trojans repulsing the Greeks, 1538

Neptune and Melanthe, from The Loves of the Gods, ca 1531-76. Creator: Giulio Bonasone
Neptune and Melanthe, from The Loves of the Gods, ca 1531-76

Ceremonial armour for a High Ranking Official, Chinese, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Ceremonial armour for a High Ranking Official, Chinese, 18th century

Theseus and the Minotaur (Minotaurum Theseus vincit), from The Metamorphoses of Ovid (Metamorphosean Sive Transformationum), plate 74, Published after 1606

St George Killing the Dragon, 1542. Creator: Enea Vico
St George Killing the Dragon, 1542

Hercules and the Hydra; wielding a torch he attacks the winged, multi-headed Hydr... ca
Hercules and the Hydra; wielding a torch he attacks the winged, multi-headed Hydra in rocky landscape, a hawk attacks a heron in the sky, ca. 1500-1520

Coast View with Perseus and the Origin of Coral, 1674. Creator: Claude Lorrain
Coast View with Perseus and the Origin of Coral, 1674

Vue du grand Sphinx et de la grande pyramide de Menkazeh (Mycerinus), December 1849

United Nations exhibit put on by OWI in Rockefeller Plaza, New York, N. Y. 1943. Creator: Marjory Collins
United Nations exhibit put on by OWI in Rockefeller Plaza, New York, N.Y. Central motif was this frame containing copy of Atlantic charter

Childrens Crusade, ca. 1550-80. ca. 1550-80. Creator: Monogrammist LIW
Childrens Crusade, ca. 1550-80

Two women holding a banner at center as a phoenix rises above; set design from Il Fuoco E... 1674
Two women holding a banner at center as a phoenix rises above; set design from Il Fuoco Eterno, 1674

Venus in a Chariot drawn by Two Swans, ca. 1544. Creator: Master IQV
Venus in a Chariot drawn by Two Swans, ca. 1544

A young man sitting at right resting his head in his hand, a snake with a womans he... ca. 1510-20
A young man sitting at right resting his head in his hand, a snake with a womans head before him, a young woman holding a pan pipes standing in the centre and a young man leaving at left, ca. 1510-20

Plate 26: Psyche enters the underworld giving an offering to Cerberus, with two elderly... 1530-60
Plate 26: Psyche enters the underworld giving an offering to Cerberus, with two elderly women at left, from the Story of Cupid and Psyche as told by Apuleius, 1530-60

Playing Card, with Wild Woman and Unicorn, 15th century. Creator: Master ES
Playing Card, with Wild Woman and Unicorn, 15th century

St. George, from the series The Apostles, 15th century. Creator: Master ES
St. George, from the series The Apostles, 15th century

An allegorical scene; a young woman at centre holding a wreath above her head, at l... ca. 1515-27
An allegorical scene; a young woman at centre holding a wreath above her head, at left is a old man leaning on a stick, a younger man at right who holds a small dragon, ca. 1515-27

St. George and the Dragon, 1480-90. Creator: Master AG
St. George and the Dragon, 1480-90

Seascape, after Claude Lorrains "Liber Veritatis", 1815. Creator: Ludovico Caracciolo
Seascape, after Claude Lorrains " Liber Veritatis", 1815

Satyr and Child, ca. 1515-16. Creator: Marcantonio Raimondi
Satyr and Child, ca. 1515-16

Prudence as a young woman, sitting on a lion and holding the neck of a dragon with... ca. 1510-27
Prudence as a young woman, sitting on a lion and holding the neck of a dragon with her left hand, holding a mirror in her right hand, ca. 1510-27

The Animals Going into the Ark from The Story of the Family of Seth, 1586 Creator: Johann Sadeler I
The Animals Going into the Ark from The Story of the Family of Seth, 1586

A satyr about to remove drapery covering a Nymph, ca. 1510-20. Creator: Marcantonio Raimondi
A satyr about to remove drapery covering a Nymph, ca. 1510-20

St Margaret holding a palm in her raised left hand, a dragon at her right, ca. 15... Creator: Marcantonio Raimondi
St Margaret holding a palm in her raised left hand, a dragon at her right, ca. 1500-1510

Plate 41: Fireworks display in city square with Ferdinand watching from a balcony at right... 1636
Plate 41: Fireworks display in city square with Ferdinand watching from a balcony at right; from Guillielmus Becanuss Serenissimi Principis Ferdinandi, Hispaniarum Infantis... 1636

Destroy the dragon without sword; (Dan. 14. 25); Virgin and Child on hemisphere. Creator: Johann Jakob Frey the Elder
Destroy the dragon without sword; (Dan. 14.25); Virgin and Child on hemisphere

Christ Carrying the Cross (copy), 1660-96. Creator: Johannes de Ram
Christ Carrying the Cross (copy), 1660-96

Plate 34: King Ferdinand as Neptune, seated on a whale at center, with putti atop two smal... 1636
Plate 34: King Ferdinand as Neptune, seated on a whale at center, with putti atop two small fish on either side; from Guillielmus Becanuss Serenissimi Principis Ferdinandi, Hispaniarum Infantis

Landscape containing seven silhouettes, 1793-1800. Creator: Anon
Landscape containing seven silhouettes, 1793-1800

Landscape containing fifteen silhouettes, 1793-1800. Creator: Anon
Landscape containing fifteen silhouettes, 1793-1800

Procession, with a female figure seated on a float, 16th century. 16th century. Creator: Anon
Procession, with a female figure seated on a float, 16th century

Procession, with a male and female figure seated on a float, 16th century. 16th century. Creator: Anon
Procession, with a male and female figure seated on a float, 16th century

Ballets of Satyrs, 17th century. 17th century. Creator: Anon
Ballets of Satyrs, 17th century

Ornamental Panel, ca. 1514-36. ca. 1514-36. Creator: Anon
Ornamental Panel, ca. 1514-36

Mans Court Badge, China, 1880 / 1900, Qing dynasty (1644-1911). Creator: Unknown
Mans Court Badge, China, 1880/1900, Qing dynasty (1644-1911). Detail from a larger artwork

Buzi (Court Rank Badge), China, 1825 / 50, Qing dynasty(1644-1911). Creator: Unknown
Buzi (Court Rank Badge), China, 1825/50, Qing dynasty(1644-1911)

Allegory representing the freedom of France with four silhouettes, 1793-1800. Creator: Anon
Allegory representing the freedom of France with four silhouettes, 1793-1800

Procession, with a male and two female figures seated on a float, 16th century. 16th century. Creator: Anon
Procession, with a male and two female figures seated on a float, 16th century

Bandbox (section), c. 1939. Creator: David Dorfman
Bandbox (section), c. 1939

Jupiters Eagle Bringing Water of the Styx to Psyche, 1540-56. Creator: Leon Davent
Jupiters Eagle Bringing Water of the Styx to Psyche, 1540-56

Virgo in Fide Fundata Sum, 16th century. 16th century. Creator: Anon
Virgo in Fide Fundata Sum, 16th century

Royal Licence and Copyright for Encyclopaedia Londinesis, 19th century. 19th century. Creator: Anon
Royal Licence and Copyright for Encyclopaedia Londinesis, 19th century

Cadmus killing the Dragon, ca. 1540-45. Creator: Leon Davent
Cadmus killing the Dragon, ca. 1540-45

Hercules and Cerberus, published ca. 1599-1622. published ca. 1599-1622. Creator: Anon
Hercules and Cerberus, published ca. 1599-1622

Daniels Visions: Vial of Wrath and Junk Bottle of Destruction, A Sign of the Times for 18... 1843. Creator: Anon
Daniels Visions: Vial of Wrath and Junk Bottle of Destruction, A Sign of the Times for 1843, 1843

May: Shoki the Demon Queller Riding on a Tiger, Subjugating Goblins, from the series "Of t... 1887
May: Shoki the Demon Queller Riding on a Tiger, Subjugating Goblins, from the series "Of the Twelve Months: the Fifth (Junikagetsu no uchi: gogatsu)", Japan, 1887

Descent to Hell, n. d. Creators: Henry Fuseli, Theodore Matthias von Holst
Descent to Hell, n.d

Child Attendant and Bald Tengu of Mt. Kurama (Kaburo Kurama Tengu), no. 7 from a... c. 1716 / 35
Child Attendant and Bald Tengu of Mt. Kurama (Kaburo Kurama Tengu), no. 7 from a series of 12 prints depicting parodies of plays, c. 1716/35

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"Unleashing the Power: Exploring Mythological Creatures through Art and Literature" From ancient times to modern tales, mythological creatures have captivated our imagination. In Sakata Kintoki Wrestling with a Tengu, we witness the fierce battle between a legendary Japanese warrior and a mischievous bird-like creature. The intricate details in Torii Kiyomasu I's artwork transport us to an era where mythical beings roamed. Moving across continents, we delve into Mayan civilization with Tikal: Mayan Inscription. Etched on an animal bone lies a canoe scene, depicting their belief in supernatural entities that governed both land and water. Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream transports us to enchanted forests where fairies reign supreme. In Act 4, Scene 1, we are immersed in the whimsical world of Oberon and Titania as they meddle with human affairs. Venturing into icy terrains, legends of Yeti echo through the Himalayas. Tales of this elusive creature continue to intrigue adventurers who brave treacherous mountains in search of truth. The enigmatic Loch Ness Monster emerges from Scottish folklore as one of the most famous cryptids ever recorded. Countless sightings fuel our fascination with this aquatic beast lurking beneath dark waters. Max Klinger's Bear and Elf (Bar und Elfe) takes us on a journey through Germanic mythology. This captivating illustration showcases the unlikely friendship between two magical beings amidst lush landscapes. In Le Premier Volume de la Bible en Francoiz Historiee et Nouvellement Imprimee, we encounter biblical narratives intertwined with French history—a testament to how myths shape cultural identities throughout time. A battle for glory unfolds before our eyes in Battle between a Rider and a Dragon stylus underdrawing by an unknown artist from 1482. This epic clash symbolizes humanity's eternal struggle against formidable forces beyond comprehension. Recovering the Stolen Jewel from the Palace of the Dragon King transports us to a world of Chinese folklore.