Ringed Snake Collection (#7)

Ancien Labyrinthe De Versailles (engraving)
5989688 Ancien Labyrinthe De Versailles (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancien Labyrinthe De Versailles)

Punch cartoon: Revolutions of 1848 (engraving)
6034615 Punch cartoon: Revolutions of 1848 (engraving) by Doyle, Richard (1824-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Revolutions of 1848)

Jason watching Medea put the dragon guarding the golden fleece to sleep (colour litho)
6000272 Jason watching Medea put the dragon guarding the golden fleece to sleep (colour litho) by Scheiner, Artus (1863-1938); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sketches at the Indian Village, Albert Palace, Battersea Park (engraving)
1614358 Sketches at the Indian Village, Albert Palace, Battersea Park (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Indian Village, Albert Palace)

Paradise Lost, by Milton: The serpent approaches
3780023 Paradise Lost, by Milton: The serpent approaches. by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Paradise Lost, by Milton: Satan, disguised as a serpent)

Cleopatra, by H Rider Haggard (engraving)
1626314 Cleopatra, by H Rider Haggard (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleopatra, by H Rider Haggard)

Antony and Cleopatra, Act V, Scene II (engraving)
971682 Antony and Cleopatra, Act V, Scene II (engraving) by Meadows, Joseph Kenny (1770-1874) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antony and Cleopatra, Act V, Scene II)

William Harvey M D (engraving)
964812 William Harvey M D (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Harvey M D. English physician (1 April 1578 - 3 June 1657)

Indian snake-charmers (engraving)
1036197 Indian snake-charmers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian snake-charmers)

Eve Offering the Forbidden Fruit to Adam, 1830-35 (pen & brown ink with w / c heightened with body colour over graphite)
995927 Eve Offering the Forbidden Fruit to Adam, 1830-35 (pen & brown ink with w/c heightened with body colour over graphite on wove paper) by Linnell

Snake charmers (engraving)
967391 Snake charmers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Snake charmers. Illustration for The World its Cities and Peoples by Edwin Hopper (Cassell)

Funny Pictures from Africa (coloured engraving)
979232 Funny Pictures from Africa (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Funny Pictures from Africa.); © Look and Learn

Eve with snake and apple (b / w photo)
3094410 Eve with snake and apple (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eve with snake and apple. Postcard, early 20th century)

Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil (chromolitho)
3656989 Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil)

The Brazen Serpent (coloured engraving)
3626767 The Brazen Serpent (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Brazen Serpent)

Moses before Pharaoh (coloured engraving)
3626761 Moses before Pharaoh (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moses before Pharaoh)

Letter E (chromolitho)
3626567 Letter E (chromolitho) by Zweigle, Walter (1859-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter E. Illustration from Welt-ABC (Gustav Weise, Stuttgart, c1894).); © Look and Learn

British reptiles (colour litho)
3642562 British reptiles (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British reptiles. Illustration for The Boys Own Annual, 1881.); © Look and Learn

Une Peur (engraving)
3623925 Une Peur (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Une Peur. Illustration for Le Monde Illustre, 1888.); © Look and Learn

Orpheus surrounded by animals (detail)
3573995 Orpheus surrounded by animals (detail) by Roman; Museo Archeologico Regionale, Palermo, Italy; (add.info.: Orpheus surrounded by animals (detail), polychrome mosaic

Orpheus surrounded by animals, polychrome mosaic
3573993 Orpheus surrounded by animals, polychrome mosaic by Greco-Roman; Museo Archeologico Regionale, Palermo, Italy; (add.info.: Orpheus surrounded by animals, polychrome mosaic)

Hindoo Juggler (engraving)
2792700 Hindoo Juggler (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hindoo Juggler. Illustration for Chatterbox (1886)

India, a snake-charmer (colour litho)
2797078 India, a snake-charmer (colour litho) by Farmiloe, Edith (1870-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: India, a snake-charmer)

African Python swallowing a bird (engraving)
2816955 African Python swallowing a bird (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: African Python swallowing a bird)

Aventures D Un Gamin De Paris Au Pays Des Lions (engraving)
2789132 Aventures D Un Gamin De Paris Au Pays Des Lions (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aventures D Un Gamin De Paris Au Pays Des Lions)

The fall of Adam (engraving)
2792038 The fall of Adam (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fall of Adam. Illustration for The History of the Old)

Adam and Eve, Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2804884 Adam and Eve, Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Faivre, Jules Abel (1867-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adam and Eve, Illustration for Le Rire)

A victim of science. The superintendent of Cincinnati Zoo attacked and injured by a python (colour litho)
2818370 A victim of science. The superintendent of Cincinnati Zoo attacked and injured by a python (colour litho) by Meyer

The escape of a buoy snake in the Buen Retiro park, Madrid (colour litho)
2798806 The escape of a buoy snake in the Buen Retiro park, Madrid (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The escape of a buoy snake in the Buen Retiro park)

In all the world there was only one who pitied him (colour litho)
2813697 In all the world there was only one who pitied him (colour litho) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A drama in a truck (Colour Litho)
2777795 A drama in a truck (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A truck-mounted drama)

The painter and the boa constrictor (colour litho)
2779500 The painter and the boa constrictor (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The painter and the boa constrictor)

The Burning Jungle (Colour Litho)
2778018 The Burning Jungle (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The burning jungle)

The Creatures of the Lagoon with an Alligator and a Manatee and a Mangrove Tree (chromolitho)
735513 The Creatures of the Lagoon with an Alligator and a Manatee and a Mangrove Tree (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Skelton, copper plate printer, trade card (coloured engraving)
731610 Skelton, copper plate printer, trade card (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Skelton, copper plate printer, trade card)

A very large winged serpent coming towards me (engraving)
5991802 A very large winged serpent coming towards me (engraving) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: A very large winged serpent coming towards me)

Advert for Edward D Orme, printsellers and picture framers (engraving)
583133 Advert for Edward D Orme, printsellers and picture framers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advert for Edward D Orme)

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Barclays Dictionary, word: Conjurer (engraving)
5997750 Barclays Dictionary, word: Conjurer (engraving) by Craig, William Marshall (fl.1788-1828) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Conjurer)

Statue of Cleopatra VII, last ruler of Ptolemaic Egypt, by Daniel (engraving)
5997492 Statue of Cleopatra VII, last ruler of Ptolemaic Egypt, by Daniel (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of Cleopatra VII)

Eve gives Adam a new pair of trousers in the form of a fig leaf (colour litho)
5999897 Eve gives Adam a new pair of trousers in the form of a fig leaf (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Adventures of Dumanet, a French soldier, in Tonkin (coloured engraving)
5998843 Adventures of Dumanet, a French soldier, in Tonkin (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adventures of Dumanet, a French soldier, in Tonkin)

Eve presenting the apple from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil to Adam (colour litho)
5226819 Eve presenting the apple from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil to Adam (colour litho) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Adam gives the animals their names (colour litho)
5226686 Adam gives the animals their names (colour litho) by Fugel, Gebhard (1863-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adam gives the animals their names)

The Hindu god Vishnu, riding on his vehicle Garuda (colour litho)
5207382 The Hindu god Vishnu, riding on his vehicle Garuda (colour litho) by Varma, Raja Ravi (1848-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hindu god Vishnu, riding on his vehicle Garuda)

The Serpent. Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden (engraving)
5216968 The Serpent. Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Serpent. Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden)

The human figure in the visual arts (engraving)
5216892 The human figure in the visual arts (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The human figure in the visual arts)

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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.