Mythological Creature Collection (page 5)

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

Cupids, 1881. Creator: Julius Kronberg
Cupids, 1881

Cupid, 1878. Creator: Julius Kronberg
Cupid, 1878

Cartoon of Arent Meinertsz. Fabricius, 1710-1720. Creator: Anon
Cartoon of Arent Meinertsz. Fabricius, 1710-1720. Arent Meinertsz. Fabricius was a judge of Van Oldenbarnevelt; White sheep with blue fur hat and apron, in wreath of flowers and leaves

Brother St. Martin and the Three Trolls, 1913. Creator: John Bauer
Brother St. Martin and the Three Trolls, 1913

Map of Noord-Holland and part of Friesland, 1726-1750. Creator: Anon
Map of Noord-Holland and part of Friesland, 1726-1750. At the bottom right the title cartouche with figures around it including a man with a horse, satyrs, putti

Three putti with a torch, eagle and bow, 1800-1900. Creator: Anon
Three putti with a torch, eagle and bow, 1800-1900

The Finding of Moses, c.1625-c.1627. Creator: Moses van Wtenbrouck
The Finding of Moses, c.1625-c.1627. Other Title(s): Pharaoh's Daughter Discovers Moses in the Rush Basket

Pluto and Cerberus, c.1555. Creator: Maerten van Heemskerck
Pluto and Cerberus, c.1555

Rèapparition des tritons... de l'océan, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Reapparition des tritons... de l'ocean, 19th century. Reappearance of mermen on the edge of the ocean

Chronicon Abbatis Urspergen, 1515. Creators: Daniel Hopfer, Burchard of Ursperg
Chronicon Abbatis Urspergen, 1515

The Arms of the Dutch East India Company and of the Town of Batavia, 1651. Creator: Jeronimus Becx II
The Arms of the Dutch East India Company and of the Town of Batavia, 1651

Last Judgment, 1611. Creator: Aert Pietersz
Last Judgment, 1611

Sea: design for a wall painting in Rotterdam, c.1908-c.1917. Creator: Huib Luns
Sea: design for a wall painting in Rotterdam, c.1908-c.1917. Poseidon, cherubs, seahorses, steamship and buoy

Atis and Galathea, 1761. Creator: Pompeo Batoni
Atis and Galathea, 1761

Aeneas descends into the underworld. Creator: Philip Tideman
Aeneas descends into the underworld

Cover design for a book on Sindbad the Sailor by Pieter Louwerse....1910 or earlier. Creator: Louwerse, H.C
Cover design for a book on Sindbad the Sailor by Pieter Louwerse. History from first to seventh and final journey, 1910 or earlier

Design for a wall painting with allegory of the Earth, 1677-1755. Creator: Elias van Nijmegen
Design for a wall painting with allegory of the Earth, 1677-1755. Ceres teaching Triptolemus

Hercules kills the dragon Ladon, 1696. Creator: Hendrick van Beaumont
Hercules kills the dragon Ladon, 1696. Ladon protects the garden of the Hesperides. Hercules beats Ladon with his club

Design for an organ pendula, c.1785-c.1790. Creator: Anon
Design for an organ pendula, c.1785-c.1790. Organ pendulum clock, inlaid with two blue and white plaques, presumably from Sevres porcelain, open worked with a Chinese-style geometric pattern

Studies of animals and semi-styles, c.1765-c.1780. Creator: Anon
Studies of animals and semi-styles, c.1765-c.1780. The studies were followed by motifs from a print series by Stefano della Bella from around 1640-1650: Friezes

Woman with Unicorn, c.1510. Creator: Anon
Woman with Unicorn, c.1510. Other Title(s): St Justine (?) as a Personification of Chastity

Cadmus, Guided by Minerva, Observes the Spartoi Fighting, before 1747. Creator: Unknown
Cadmus, Guided by Minerva, Observes the Spartoi Fighting, before 1747

A Donor and his two Sons with Saint John the Evangelist, inner left wing of a triptych, c.1480-c.1485

Perseus and Andromeda. Allegory of the liberation of the Netherlands by Prince Frederik Hendrik, 1642

The Founding of Thebes, 1661. Creator: Salvator Rosa
The Founding of Thebes, 1661. The goddess Pallas Athena orders Cadmus to sow the dragon's teeth; an army of warriors emerges from the ground

Hercules Steals the Oxen of Geryon, 1590-1635. Creator: Joos de Momper, the younger
Hercules Steals the Oxen of Geryon, 1590-1635

The Vision of the Sunday Child, 1660. Creator: Cornelis Saftleven
The Vision of the Sunday Child, 1660

The Triumph of Galathea, 1659-1717. Creators: Nicolas Colombel, Francesco Albani
The Triumph of Galathea, 1659-1717. Attributed to Nicolas Colombel (1644-1717) and earlier ascribed to Francesco Albani (1578-1660)

Saint George and the Dragon, 1495-1505. Creator: Unknown
Saint George and the Dragon, 1495-1505

Sketches After Sculptures and Reliefs, Mainly Egyptian, 19th century. Creator: W.T. Agar
Sketches After Sculptures and Reliefs, Mainly Egyptian, 19th century

The Tree of Jesse, from a book of hours, 1505/10. Creator: Thielmann Kerver
The Tree of Jesse, from a book of hours, 1505/10

Visitation, from the Book of Hours, n.d. Creator: Thielmann Kerver
Visitation, from the Book of Hours, n.d

Annunciation, from a book of hours, 1505/10. Creator: Thielmann Kerver
Annunciation, from a book of hours, 1505/10

Neptune Stabbing a Sea Horse, c.1550-c.1560. Creator: Maerten van Heemskerck
Neptune Stabbing a Sea Horse, c.1550-c.1560

Hercules Destroying the Centaur Nessus, c.1550-c.1560. Creator: Maerten van Heemskerck
Hercules Destroying the Centaur Nessus, c.1550-c.1560

Allegory on the Abdication of Emperor Charles v in Brussels, c.1635-c.1640. Creator: Frans Francken II
Allegory on the Abdication of Emperor Charles v in Brussels, c.1635-c.1640. Other Title(s): Allegory of the Abdication of Emperor Charles V

The Sirens, 1870-1910. Creator: John MacAllan Swan
The Sirens, 1870-1910

Saint George and the Dragon, n.d. Creator: Master of the Nuremberg Passion
Saint George and the Dragon, n.d

Satyr Spying on Sleeping Nymph, Antiope, 1645-1680. Creator: Toussaint Gelton
Satyr Spying on Sleeping Nymph, Antiope, 1645-1680

Pan Punished by Nymphs, c.1640. Creator: Jacob Jordaens
Pan Punished by Nymphs, c.1640

Circe Punishes Glaucus by Turning Scylla into a Monster, 1695. Creator: Eglon Hendrik van der Neer
Circe Punishes Glaucus by Turning Scylla into a Monster, 1695

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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.