Raven Collection

Odin on his throne
Odin, supreme god in Norse mythology. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Viking ship at sea
Norsemen at sea following their raven pilot. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

NORSE GOD ODIN (WODEN). God of wisdom, poetry, war and agriculture. Line engraving

Invergarry Castle in the Scottish Highlands - the seat of the Chiefs of the Clan MacDonnell of Glengarry, a powerful branch of the Clan Donald

A climber on the classic extreme route Raven Wall on the cliffs at Bosigran, near St. Just, West Penwith, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Four members of the Corvidae family -- a raven (corvus corax) and three crows (corvus corone, corvus cornix and corvus frugilegus)

Hydra Star Map
Hydra constellation, including an owl, a raven and a sextant

Poe / Poem / The Raven / C19Th
Quoth the raven, Nevermore

Odin and Valkyries
Odin and the Valkyries welcome a warrior to Valhalla

Poe / Raven Flies In / Dore
A stately Raven of the saintly days of yore flies in through an open window

Poe / Poem / The Raven / C19Th
The dazed & melancholy man believes the raven will leave him, as his " hopes have flown before."

Seven Ravens (Corvus corax) perched on dead tree in the snow, Utajarvi, Finland, February

DORE: THE RAVEN, 1882. Sorrow for the lost Lenore. Engraving by Gustave Dore
DOR: THE RAVEN, 1882. Sorrow for the lost Lenore. Engraving by Gustave Dor, 1882, for an 1884 edition of The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe

Apollo offering a libation to the raven, kylix, 5th century BC
Attic White Ground kylix of the early 5th century BC. Showing Apollo sitting on a stool performing a libation whilst holding a lyre. A raven looks

DORE: THE RAVEN, 1882. Doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before
DOR: THE RAVEN, 1882. Doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before... Engraving by Gustave Dor, 1882, for an 1884 edition of The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe

An American cartoon of 1892 by Joseph Keppler showing Secretary of State James G
B. HARRISON CARTOON, 1892. An American cartoon of 1892 by Joseph Keppler showing Secretary of State James G. Blaine (as Poes Raven)

Raven, Corvus corax, and magpie, Pica pica.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croixs Dictionary of Natural Science: Ornithology, Paris, France, 1816-1830

Gray Jay, also Grey Jay, Canada Jay, or Whiskey Jack -Perisoreus canadensis-, Yukon Territory, Canada

Colchester, Essex - High Street and Town Hall. Date: circa 1905

Raven (Corvus corax), adult

The Blackville Medical Man. Yes, dis is a clear case of Difflomania. Wood engraving, American, c1880
SOUTH: ROOT DOCTOR. The Blackville Medical Man. " Yes, dis is a clear case of Difflomania. " Wood engraving, American, c1880

USA, Maine, Harpswell. Lobster buoys hang on fish shack on Bailey Island

Cuchulain / Ill-Omen Raven
The raven of ill-omen comes to Cuchulain (Cu Chulainn)

Comforts of a Bed of Roses, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1806
NCO191273 Comforts of a Bed of Roses, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1806 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint) by Gillray

Misfitz - Qua-Qua. early 20th century

Common Ravin -in flight. New Mexico in February
JZ-2899 Common Raven -in flight. New Mexico in February. Corvus corax Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Raven on a Rock
A raven (corvus corax) perching on a rock

The Charivari, Satirical in N & B, 1879_9_16: The Dream of Basil - Anticlericalism, Religion - Dominating Eg - Ravens
ICA4943399 The Charivari, Satirical in N & B, 1879_9_16: The Dream of Basil - Anticlericalism, Religion - Dominating Eg - Ravens, Jesuites; (add.info.: The Charivari, Satirical in N & B)

Raven-shaped rattle, British Columbia, mid-19th century. Dim: 12x30x12cm. Painted wood and grave
JEB4912835 Raven-shaped rattle, British Columbia, mid-19th century. Dim: 12x30x12cm. Painted wood and grave. Musee de l'hospice Saint-Roch, Issoudun

The lark and the pinson. Illustration by L. Nehlig of the song bearing this title in the book " Chansons et rounds
PCT4280170 The lark and the pinson. Illustration by L. Nehlig of the song bearing this title in the book " Chansons et rounds enfantines"

Common raven, Corvus corax, eating carrion, and jackdaw, Corvus monedula, and common magpie, Pica pica
FLO4598057 Common raven, Corvus corax, eating carrion, and jackdaw, Corvus monedula, and common magpie, Pica pica, in front of a chateau

Cover of " Les Crobeaux (Paris)", number 168, Satirique en Couleurs
ICA4875361 Cover of " Les Crobeaux (Paris)", number 168, Satirique en Couleurs, 1908_6_14: Les vagabonds - Anticlericalisme - Cupidite/Avarice, Eg anti Gospel - Jesus, Mary, Joseph

Representation of " De Gracculo palmipede aristotelis seu corvo aquatico", aquatic raven
VEN5028348 Representation of " De Gracculo palmipede aristotelis seu corvo aquatico", aquatic raven. Plate d'Histoire naturelle from " Ornithologie", Volume III

Falls-Park (Falls Park) mansion in England, Great Britain, years 1880. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4873812 Falls-Park (Falls Park) mansion in England, Great Britain, years 1880. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Falls-Park (Falls Park) mansion in England, Great Britain

Raven freux (Corvus frugilegus) - rook - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
CSO4996512 Raven freux (Corvus frugilegus) - rook - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille; (add.info.: Raven freux (Corvus frugilegus) - rook - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille

Witch throwing a spell accompanied by a raven and a black cat. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4930741 Witch throwing a spell accompanied by a raven and a black cat. Colour engraving of the 19th century; (add.info.: Witch throwing a spell accompanied by a raven and a black cat)

La Caricature (1830) politique, Satirique en Couleurs, 1831_10_13: La France livree aux Crobeaux de toute espece
ICA4930686 La Caricature (1830) politique, Satirique en Couleurs, 1831_10_13: La France livree aux Crobeaux de toute espece - Cocard - Marianne, Crobeaux, Soult, D'Arguout, France (Allegorie de)

Allegory of the retreat of the French of Russia in 1812, the withdrawal of the Napoleonic army from Moscow to France
ELD4934182 Allegory of the retreat of the French of Russia in 1812, the withdrawal of the Napoleonic army from Moscow to France

Letter C: hunting-a-run; deer; dogs; hunters; horses; horn; raven; rooster; cathedrale; duck; chain; kite; paths;
DUV4199510 Letter C: hunting-a-run; deer; dogs; hunters; horses; horn; raven; rooster; cathedrale; duck; chain; kite; paths; cabbage. Alphabet (Abecedaire)

Nevermore
Angelica Diehn

Raven with Pink and Gold
Ruth Day

Grand raven (Corvus corax) - common raven or northern raven - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
CSO4996523 Grand raven (Corvus corax) - common raven or northern raven - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille; (add.info)

Red Laughter, Satirical in Colors, 1916_10_21: Above the melee - War of 14 -18, Germany Prussia
ICA4845619 Red Laughter, Satirical in Colors, 1916_10_21: Above the melee - War of 14 -18, Germany Prussia, Belligerants and Symbols - God - Illustration by William Laparra (1873-1920); (add.info)

'The Famous History of Tom Thumb'
2604913 'The Famous History of Tom Thumb'; (add.info.: The Famous History of Tom Thumb'' Tom carried off to King Arthur's court by a raven)

Portrait of Frederic I by Hohenstaufen dit Frederic Barberousse (1122-1180) (Frederick I)
ELD4931305 Portrait of Frederic I by Hohenstaufen dit Frederic Barberousse (1122-1180) (Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor or Frederick Barbarossa)

Nordic mythology: Odin (Norse mythology: Odin) Engraving from "Nordisch-Germanische Gotter und Helden" by
ELD4958941 Nordic mythology: Odin (Norse mythology: Odin) Engraving from "Nordisch-Germanische Gotter und Helden" by Wilhelm wagner 1901; Private Collection; (add.info.: Nordic mythology)

Odin with his two crows, Hugin (thought) and Munin (memory), 1897 (colour litho)
CHT163751 Odin with his two crows, Hugin (thought) and Munin (memory), 1897 (colour litho) by Puttner, Walter (1872-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration by Gustave Dore (1832-1883) for Edgar Allan Poe's short story " The Raven" (The Raven)
PCT4285025 Illustration by Gustave Dore (1832-1883) for Edgar Allan Poe's short story " The Raven" (The Raven)

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"Unveiling the Mysteries of the Raven: A Journey through Mythology, Literature, and Art" In the realm of Norse mythology, Odin sits majestically on his throne, embodying wisdom, poetry, war, and agriculture. His trusted companion, the raven, perches nearby as a symbol of his divine connection to the world. Across vast seas sailed Viking ships adorned with fearsome ravens carved into their prows. These birds guided warriors towards victory and protected them during treacherous journeys. Engraved in timeless lines is an image capturing a climber's daring ascent on Raven Wall at Bosigran cliffs near St. This classic extreme route challenges both body and mind while paying homage to these intelligent creatures. Edgar Allan Poe's haunting poem "The Raven" takes flight within our imagination once more. Gustave Doré's illustrations bring this dark tale to life as we witness the eerie presence of this enigmatic bird. Within nature's tapestry lies four members of the Corvidae family - crows and ravens alike - displaying their intelligence and adaptability across diverse landscapes. Gazing upon Hydra Star Map reveals ancient civilizations' reverence for ravens as they were intertwined with celestial navigation systems that guided explorers through uncharted territories. Apollo himself offers a libation to the raven in a 5th-century BC kylix; even gods recognize their significance in mythological lore. In a political satire from 1892 by Joseph Keppler, Secretary of State James G. Blaine assumes Poe's raven persona uttering "Nevermore, " denying President Benjamin Harrison a second term amidst sinking hopes reminiscent of William Henry Harrison’s beaver hat legacy. From Odin's valkyries soaring alongside him to Apollo honoring its presence among gods – throughout history and across cultures –the raven remains an enduring symbol shrouded in mystery yet captivating our collective consciousness forevermore.