Mythological Collection (#35)

Neptune fighting an octopus, sculpted by Della Bitta in 1878, Fountain of Neptune. Detail. Piazza Navona. Rome. Italy

Statue of Castor and Pollux. Pizza Campidoglio. Rome. Italy

Relief depicting Egyptian divinity giving the Ankh to a pharaoh. Temple of Luxor. Egypt

Ornate Montgolfier balloon
An ornate Montgolfier balloon, Le Flesselles, measuring 126 feet high and 100 feet wide. Montgolfier and six others ascended in this balloon above Lyons, France, on 19 January 1784. 1784

Imperial Airways Poster, Switzerland
Imperial Airways Poster, showing a Scylla passenger plane flying to Switzerland, with a mermaid and merman looking up in wonder. 1935

Mythological Buddhist or Hindu figure, full-length, standing, facing front, with long green sash and flaming green halo behind his head. Date 1878?

Mythological blue Buddhist or Hindu figure, full-length, standing on small island among waves, facing right, against backdrop of flames with phoenix head. Date 1878?

Two mythological Buddhist or Hindu figures, one holding a captive and showing him an image in a magic mirror of a man falling off a boat during a fight. Date 1878?

Drawing of a Sphinx, from a statue in the British Museum. By Ellen Philadelphia Smyth (1828-1881), an aunt of Robert Baden Powell. circa 1850s

Romans fight the Sabines
Marginal drawings depicting combat between the Romans and the Sabines. 1543

Fight between Romulus and Mettius Curtius
Page of text with marginal drawing showing a horseman outside Rome, and a fight between the horseman and another figure. The horse has collapsed under its rider

View of Rome
An imaginary view of Rome in a marginal drawing. In front of the city stand two men, one of whom is wearing armour. There are birds flying over their heads

Romulus and Remus being suckled by Lupa
Detail from a page of text, showing a marginal drawing of Romulus and Remus being suckled by the she wolf Lupa. 1543

Hercules strikes Cacus, and view of Rome
Page of text with marginal drawings. At the top in the left margin is a picture of Rome. In front of the city stand two men, one of whom is wearing armour. There are birds flying over their heads

Hercules strikes Cacus
Page of text with marginal drawing, showing Hercules with a large club about to strike at Cacus (the bearded man on the right) who is pulling a bull backwards by the tail. 1543

Bronze phoenix and crane statues in courtyard of imperial palace, Forbidden City, Beijing, China, september

Marble relief of Leda and the Swan, 3rd century

Seven-headed Naga sculpture at end of walkway in Khmer temple, Angkor Wat, Siem Riep, Cambodia

Phoenix in gold leaf, Temple of Heaven, Beijing, China

Atlas supporting the sky, 19th century artwork. Shown here standing on the globe of the Earth and supporting the starry sky on his shoulders, Atlas was a Titan described in Ancient Greek mythology

Correcting the calendar (1752), artwork
Correction of the calendar. Historical artwork depicting the calendar reform in 1752, when England switched from the Julian Calendar to the Gregorian Calendar

Flying dragon and lightning, computer artwork. The lightning could represent the destruction that the dragon is said to cause. Myths and legends about dragons can be found worldwide

Winged dragon breathing fire, computer artwork. Myths and legends about dragons are found worldwide. In many western cultures, the dragon is a fire-breathing symbol of death and evil

Aries. Artwork representing Aries the Ram (21 March to 20 April), 1st of the 12 star signs. Astrologers claim that the star sign (also called sun sign)

Virgo. Artwork of the astrological symbol representing Virgo the Virgin (24th August to 23rd September). Astrologers claim that the star sign that you are born under will influence your character

Aries. Artwork and astrological symbol (upper left) representing Aries the Ram (21 March to 20 April), 1st of the 12 star signs that make up the year

Scorpio. Artwork of the astrological symbol representing Scorpio the Scorpion (24th October to 22nd November). Astrologers claim that the star sign that you are born under will also influence your

Libra. Artwork representing Libra the Scales (24 September to 23 October), 7th of the 12 star signs. Astrologers claim that the star sign (also called sun sign)

Libra. Artwork of the astrological symbol representing Libra the Scales (24th Spetember to 23rd October). Astrologers claim that the star sign that you are born under will influence your character

Constellation of Leo, artwork
Constellation of Leo, computer artwork. The constellation is depicted as a lion, using the name given by the Romans. Leo is the fifth sign of the Zodiac

Virgo. Artwork representing Virgo the Virgin (24 August to 23 September), 6th of the 12 star signs. Astrologers claim that the star sign (also called sun sign)

Leo. Artwork of the astrological symbol representing Leo the Lion (23rd July to 23rd August). Astrologers claim that the star sign that you are born under will influence your character and destiny

Capricorn. Artwork representing Capricorn the Sea Goat (22 December to 20 January), 10th of the 12 star signs. Astrologers claim that the star sign (also called sun sign)

Leo. Artwork representing Leo the Lion (23 July to 23 August), 5th of the 12 star signs. Astrologers claim that the star sign (also called sun sign)

Libra. Artwork and astrological symbol (upper left) representing Libra the Scales (24 September to 23 October), 7th of the 12 star signs that make up the year

Virgo. Artwork and astrological symbol (upper left) representing Virgo the Virgin (24 August to 23 September), 6th of the 12 star signs that make up the year

Cancer. Artwork representing Cancer the Crab (22 June to 22 July), 4th of the 12 star signs. Astrologers claim that the star sign (also called sun sign)

Taurus. Artwork representing Taurus the Bull (21 April to 20 May), 2nd of the 12 star signs. Astrologers claim that the star sign (also called sun sign)

Sagittarius. Artwork & astrological symbol (upper left) representing Sagittarius the Archer (23 November to 21 December), 9th of the 12 star signs that make up the year

Gemini. Artwork representing Gemini the Twins (21 May to 21 June), 3rd of the 12 star signs. Astrologers claim that the star sign (also called sun sign)

Leo. Artwork and astrological symbol (upper left) representing Leo the Lion (23 July to 23 August), 5th of the 12 star signs that make up the year

Aries. Artwork representing star sign of Aries the Ram (21st March to 20th April). Astrologers claim that the star sign that you are born under will influence your character and destiny

Detail from 18th century Roman mosaic. Detail from the 18th century frame surrounding a third century mosaic depicting the phases of the moon (top left corner)

Lunar phases, 3rd century Roman mosaic. A third century AD mosaic from Tusculum, a major ancient Roman city in the Latium region of Italy

Triton and a sea creature, Roman mosaic
Roman mosaic showing Triton and a sea creature. Detail from an ancient mosaic from Otricoli, Umbria, Italy, now stored in the Vatican Museums

Neptune, Roman mosaic
Roman mosaic showing Neptune and a nereid. Detail from an ancient mosaic from Otricoli, Umbria, Italy, now stored in the Vatican Museums

Agricultural overproduction, artwork
Agricultural overproduction. Conceptual artwork of the overfarming of agricultural land, showing an earth goddess with land that has been squeezed of its water, crops, trees and wildlife

The Argo, 17th Century artwork
The Argo. 17th Century woodcut of Jason and the Argonauts in the Argo ship from Greek mythology. Published in De militia navali veterum by Johannes Scheffer (1654)

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"Unveiling the Mystical World: Exploring Mythological Wonders through Art" Step into a realm of enchantment as we journey through time and space, guided by 19th Century French engravings, Roman statues, and captivating artworks. Delve into the depths of mythology with each stroke of Sergey Solomko's brush on his mesmerizing piece, "Blue Bird (Bird Sirin), " where mythical creatures come alive. Marvel at the Parthenon marbles' metope depicting an epic battle between gods and mortals - a testament to ancient Greek legends etched in stone. The Portland vase in the British Museum whispers tales from another era, its delicate craftsmanship revealing stories lost to time. Witness Athena's fierce struggle against the giant Alcyoneus on the Pergamon Altar; their clash symbolizing eternal battles between good and evil. Behold the Trundholm Sun Chariot, a celestial chariot that carries us back to ancient Nordic beliefs and cosmic wonders. Egyptian deities emerge from reliefs like Nephthys, goddess of protection and mourning, her presence offering solace amidst chaos. A bee carved onto stone reminds us of Lower Egypt's symbolic power while Homeric cosmogony unveils creation myths passed down through generations. Intriguingly mysterious is Loch Ness monster artwork that fuels our imagination with tales of hidden beasts lurking beneath tranquil waters. Nikolai Tcherepnin's cover design for Narcisse entices us further into mythological realms yet unexplored. Embark on this visual odyssey where art intertwines with mythology; let your senses be captivated by these timeless masterpieces that transcend mere mortal existence.