Ringed Snake Collection (#3)

Electric Gymnonote and Eperlan. "Fauna des Mdecins ou histoire des animaux et de leurs produits par Hippolyte
JEB4830015 Electric Gymnonote and Eperlan." Fauna des Mdecins ou histoire des animaux et de leurs produits par Hippolyte Cloquet" - Volume 6 - 1825

Death standing on a sarcophagus where the dead Pope and the Emperor lie, detail from the Triumph of Death
2655029 Death standing on a sarcophagus where the dead Pope and the Emperor lie, detail from the Triumph of Death and Dance of Death, 1485 (fresco) by Borlone de Buschis

Letter "T", Illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (1741-1803) pub
3026001 Letter " T", Illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (1741-1803) pub. 1934 (pochoir print) by Barbier

Statue of the Immaculate Conception, 1747 (silver)
5974630 Statue of the Immaculate Conception, 1747 (silver) by Schiaffino, Francesco Maria (1688-1763); Museo del Tesoro della Cattedrale di San Lorenzo, Genoa

The Immaculate Conception, after 1735-40 (marble)
5974618 The Immaculate Conception, after 1735-40 (marble) by Schiaffino, Bernardo (1678-1725); Chiesa del Santissimo Redentore, Genoa, Italy; Luisa Ricciarini

The Immaculate Conception, after 1735-40 (marble)
5974616 The Immaculate Conception, after 1735-40 (marble) by Schiaffino, Bernardo (1678-1725); Chiesa del Santissimo Redentore, Genoa, Italy; Luisa Ricciarini

Eve. Peinture de Carlos VERGER FIORETTI (1872-1929), 1922. Valence, San Pio V Fine Arts Museum
AIS5381431 Eve. Peinture de Carlos VERGER FIORETTI (1872-1929), 1922. Valence, San Pio V Fine Arts Museum. by Verger Fioretti, Carlos (1872-1929); © Iberfoto

The Eagle of St. John, 1931 (wood engraving)
1631668 The Eagle of St.John, 1931 (wood engraving) by Gill, Eric (1882-1940); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

The original sin, Byzantine mosaic, Old Testament cycle-Earthly Paradise, XII-XIII sec (mosaic)
6166360 The original sin, Byzantine mosaic, Old Testament cycle-Earthly Paradise, XII-XIII sec (mosaic) by Byzantine, (12th-13th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale, Sicily

The Collared Snake, Land Salamander. "Fauna des Medecins ou histoire des animaux et de leurs produits par
JEB4830162 The Collared Snake, Land Salamander." Fauna des Medecins ou histoire des animaux et de leurs produits par Hippolyte Cloquet" - Volume 6 - 1825

The Rattlesnake will drink, anatomical details of his head. "Fauna of doctors or history of animals
JEB4830122 The Rattlesnake will drink, anatomical details of his head." Fauna of doctors or history of animals and their products by Hippolyte Cloquet" - by Cloquet

Java acrochord. Its insulated tubers. Fauna des Mdecins ou histoire des animaux et de leurs produits par Hippolyte
JEB4830086 Java acrochord. Its insulated tubers. Fauna des Mdecins ou histoire des animaux et de leurs produits par Hippolyte Cloquet" - Volume 6 - 1825

The Fall of Man according to Doderlein (colour litho)
7201390 The Fall of Man according to Doderlein (colour litho) by Juttner, Franz (1865-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fall of Man according to Doderlein)

Tile depicting "The Original Sin"(scene of the Old Testament), 1185-86 (bronze)
6166480 Tile depicting " The Original Sin" (scene of the Old Testament), 1185-86 (bronze) by Pisano, Bonanno (12th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale, Sicily

Statue of the Immaculate Conception, 1747 (silver)
5974633 Statue of the Immaculate Conception, 1747 (silver) by Schiaffino, Francesco Maria (1688-1763); Museo del Tesoro della Cattedrale di San Lorenzo, Genoa

Eve, 1926 (wood engraving)
1631661 Eve, 1926 (wood engraving) by Gill, Eric (1882-1940); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Bowl (with figures and serpents), 11th-13th century (ceramic)
873591 Bowl (with figures and serpents), 11th-13th century (ceramic) by Iranian School; 10.16 x21.59 x21.59 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; © San Diego Museum of Art; Gift of Mrs Irving Snyder

Hieroglyphic manuscript depicting the goddess Cihuacohuatl - in "The Old
LSE4108284 Hieroglyphic manuscript depicting the goddess Cihuacohuatl - in " The Old and Modern Costume" by Jules Ferrario, 1819 - 1820 by Ferrario

Bushmen making poison from their arrows. Engraving by Y. Pranishnikoff to illustrate the story Huit mois au Kalahari
LSE4334373 Bushmen making poison from their arrows. Engraving by Y.Pranishnikoff to illustrate the story Huit mois au Kalahari, by M.Farini, in le tour du monde 1886

Representation of the Trigonocephale - Spearhead: reptile. Plate from "Fauna of the doctors or history of animals
JEB4831346 Representation of the Trigonocephale - Spearhead: reptile. Plate from " Fauna of the doctors or history of animals and their products", 1825 by Cloquet

Jason tore the fleece from off the tree trunk, illustration for How the Argonauts sailed to Colchis
IL193708 Jason tore the fleece from off the tree trunk, illustration for How the Argonauts sailed to Colchis, from The Heroes of Greek Fairy Tales

Eve and the tempting serpent, Byzantine mosaic, Old Testament cycle-Earthly Paradise, XII-XIII century (mosaic)
6166358 Eve and the tempting serpent, Byzantine mosaic, Old Testament cycle-Earthly Paradise, XII-XIII century (mosaic) by Byzantine, (12th-13th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova)

Illustration from Les Chansons de Bilitis, 1922 (pochoir)
2561830 Illustration from Les Chansons de Bilitis, 1922 (pochoir) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

Laocoon and his sons being attacked by serpents, The Trojan Horse, Chamber of Troy (Sala di Troia), 1538 - 1539
2384706 Laocoon and his sons being attacked by serpents, The Trojan Horse, Chamber of Troy (Sala di Troia), 1538 - 1539 by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (and workshop); Palazzo Ducale & Museo, Mantua

The nightmare a face terrifies the headdress of a huge toad (drawing)
JEB4869808 The nightmare a face terrifies the headdress of a huge toad (drawing) by Bernard, Valere (1860-1936); Palais de Longchamp, Marseille

The ordinary Viper, his mouth open with his fangs a venom, the officinale Sangue
JEB4830134 The ordinary Viper, his mouth open with his fangs a venom, the officinale Sangue." Fauna des Medecins ou histoire des animaux et de leurs produits par Hippolyte Cloquet" - Volume

Statue of the Immaculate Conception, 1747 (silver)
5974632 Statue of the Immaculate Conception, 1747 (silver) by Schiaffino, Francesco Maria (1688-1763); Museo del Tesoro della Cattedrale di San Lorenzo, Genoa

Costume for Furia, holding with one hand a torch and on the other hand a handle of snakes in the ballet "Les noces
JLJ4684175 Costume for Furia, holding with one hand a torch and on the other hand a handle of snakes in the ballet " Les noces de Pelee et Thetis" (Le Nozze di Peleo et di Teti)

Death standing on a sarcophagus where the dead Pope and the Emperor lie, detail from the Triumph of Death
2655019 Death standing on a sarcophagus where the dead Pope and the Emperor lie, detail from the Triumph of Death and Dance of Death, 1485 (fresco) by Borlone de Buschis

Eve (colour litho)
7150582 Eve (colour litho) by Lematte, Fernand (1850-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eve. Illustration for El Desnudo en el Arte (M Uson, 1906).); © Look and Learn

Death of Cleopatra (colour litho)
7150410 Death of Cleopatra (colour litho) by Mousset, Pierre-Joseph (1850-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Cleopatra)

Allegorie de la prudence - Allegory of Prudence par Macchietti, Girolamo (c. 1535-1592)
FIA5404959 Allegorie de la prudence - Allegory of Prudence par Macchietti, Girolamo (c. 1535-1592). Oil on canvas, size : 71x57, , Private Collection by Macchiatti

Death standing on a sarcophagus where the dead Pope and the Emperor lie, detail from the Triumph of Death
2655014 Death standing on a sarcophagus where the dead Pope and the Emperor lie, detail from the Triumph of Death and Dance of Death, 1485 (fresco) by Borlone de Buschis

Infant Hercules strangling the snakes, from the Yellow Room, Rocca Meli Lupi, Soragna, Parma, 16th century (fresco)
2384748 Infant Hercules strangling the snakes, from the Yellow Room, Rocca Meli Lupi, Soragna, Parma, 16th century (fresco) by Italian School, (16th century); Rocca Meli Lupi, Soragna, Parma

Ms Hunter 229 f. 7v the Creation of Adam and his Temptation, from the Hunterian Psalter, c
GUL175491 Ms Hunter 229 f.7v the Creation of Adam and his Temptation, from the Hunterian Psalter, c.1170 (pen & ink and tempera on vellum) by English School

Frontispice with profile portrait of Francesco Sforza on the left, high arms of the family
JLJ4593406 Frontispice with profile portrait of Francesco Sforza on the left, high arms of the family, round medallion on the right portrait of Jean Galeas Sforza (Gian Galeazzo Maria Sforza)

Life of St Francesca Romana : the saint persecuted by devils is defended by an angel (fresco, 1450-1500)
LRI4692479 Life of St Francesca Romana : the saint persecuted by devils is defended by an angel (fresco, 1450-1500) by Italian School, (15th century); Monastery of Tor de Specchi, Rome

Triumph of Death and dances of death. Detail (after restoration), 1485 (fresco)
LRI4687342 Triumph of Death and dances of death. Detail (after restoration), 1485 (fresco) by Italian School, (15th century); Oratorio del Disciplini, Ciusone

Life of St Francesca Romana : the saint persecuted by bad spirits (fresco, 1450-1500)
LRI4692517 Life of St Francesca Romana : the saint persecuted by bad spirits (fresco, 1450-1500) by Italian School, (15th century); Monastery of Tor de Specchi, Rome

Fol. 52r from Canzoniere e Trionfi by Petrarch, c. 1470
XOT366479 Fol. 52r from Canzoniere e Trionfi by Petrarch, c.1470 by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Queriniana, Brescia, Italy; (add.info.: Francesco Petrarca (1304-74), Italian scholar

The Creation, 1681 (oil on canvas)
7240972 The Creation, 1681 (oil on canvas) by Hondt, Lambert de (d.c.1665); 48.2x61 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: Adam and Eve in central glade)

Rattlesnake, eastern mudsnake and Indian cobra. 1774 (engraving)
7233217 Rattlesnake, eastern mudsnake and Indian cobra. 1774 (engraving) by Martinet, Francois Nicolas (1731-1800); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rattlesnake and tail, Crotalus species)

Skinks and female viper giving birth. 1774 (engraving)
7233244 Skinks and female viper giving birth. 1774 (engraving) by Martinet, Francois Nicolas (1731-1800); Private Collection; (add.info.: Skink, Scincus scincus, three-toed skink)

Adam and Eve, 1513 / 15 (oil on panel)
1706482 Adam and Eve, 1513/15 (oil on panel) by Cranach, Lucas the Elder (1472-1553); Museum fur Franken Staatliches Museum fur Kunst- und Kulturgeschichte in Wurzburg

Eve, 16th century (oil on panel)
FIA5394286 Eve, 16th century (oil on panel) by Cranach, Lucas the Younger (1515-86); Staatliche Kunstsammlungen, Dresden, Germany; Photo © Fine Art Images

Eve tempted by the serpent to eat the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge (engraving)
7172271 Eve tempted by the serpent to eat the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Original Sin (woodcut)
7186006 The Original Sin (woodcut) by Grien, Hans Baldung (1484/5-1545); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Original Sin, Adam and Eve and the serpent in the Garden of Eden)

Detail of St. George Killing the Dragon, c. 1502-07 (oil on canvas) (detail of 428017)
XIR430586 Detail of St. George Killing the Dragon, c.1502-07 (oil on canvas) (detail of 428017) by Carpaccio, Vittore (c.1460/5-1523/6); Scuola di San Giorgio degli Schiavoni, Venice

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"The Enigmatic Ringed Snake: A Journey Through Art and Literature" This captivating collection of artworks and literary references takes us on a mesmerizing journey into the realm of the ringed snake. From ancient sculptures to intricate illustrations, each piece offers a unique perspective on this enigmatic creature. We begin with "Laocoon, " an iconic marble sculpture from antiquity. Prior to its 20th-century restoration, this masterpiece depicted the Trojan priest Laocoon in agony as he fought against serpents sent by the gods. The extended arm adds drama and intensity to his struggle. Moving forward in time, we encounter John Milton's epic poem "Paradise Lost. " In Illustration 1, Satan is seen summoning his legions with an air of malevolence. Amidst this scene unfolds a subtle reference to our subject—the presence of a serpent symbolizing temptation and evil. Next, we delve into Greek mythology through Apollon's triumph over Python. This monochrome drawing captures the moment when Apollo slays the monstrous snake that guarded Delphi. The artist skillfully portrays both power and grace in this dynamic composition. Tiziano Vecellio's painting "Tityos" transports us to Renaissance Europe. Here, we witness Tityos enduring eternal punishment for attempting to violate Leto, mother of Apollo and Artemis. Among his torments are two vengeful snakes forever gnawing at his liver—a haunting depiction that showcases Titian's mastery. Shifting gears dramatically, we stumble upon an intriguing event involving escaped animals aboard the French liner "Saint Etienne. " Gorillas, tigers, lions—and yes—snakes wreak havoc on unsuspecting crew members in a gripping tale captured through an engraving from that era. The theme continues with Jean de La Fontaine's fable "The Discord, " where snakes play their part as symbols of strife and chaos within society—an allegorical reminder of the dangers that discord can bring.