Scorpion Collection (#4)

Barclays Maurandia, the winged Thunbergia and Forget me not
Barclays Maurandia, Maurandya barclayana, the winged Thunbergia, Thunbergia alata, Memory; Scorpion Grass, Forget me not, Myosotis scorpioides

Father lasher or sea scorpion, Myoxocephalus scorpius (Cottus scorpius). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C

Scorpion vetch, Coronilla valentina subsp. glauca (Sea-green or day-smelling coronilla, Coronilla glauca). Handcolured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards

Scorpion fish, rat fish, cowfish and firefish
Red scorpion fish, Scorpaena scrofa 1, rat fish, Chimaera monstrosa 2, scrawled cowfish, Acanthostracion quadricornis 3, and broadbarred firefish, Pterois antennata 4

Spiders and scorpions
Goliath bird-eating spider, Theraphosa blondi, with hummingbird 1, Italian tarantula, Lycosa tarantula 2, orange spider of Curacao 3, and species of scorpions of India 4, America 5, and Europe 6

Turtles and tortoises
Scorpion mud turtle, Kinosternon scorpioides 1, endangered geometric tortoise, Psammobates geometricus 2, marginated tortoise, Testudo marginata 3, African spurred tortoise, Centrochelys sulcata 4

Flyer advertising "Yale Naught-ical Almanac for 1873 Out at Half-past One", pub
3737179 Flyer advertising " Yale Naught-ical Almanac for 1873 Out at Half-past One", pub.1873 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); The Stapleton Collection; American

September and October: Libra and Scorpio (chromolitho)
1093239 September and October: Libra and Scorpio (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: September and October: Libra and Scorpio)

Curtis British Entomology Plate 700
Hemiptera: Nepa cinerea (Water Scorpion) [Plant: Sagittaria sagittifolia (Arrowhead)] Date: 1824-39

Harmful insects from hot countries (coloured engraving)
997401 Harmful insects from hot countries (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

The Alchemist (engraving)
3648070 The Alchemist (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Alchemist. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by Georg)

Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane and St. Jerome (tempera on poplar wood)
BFM286771 Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane and St. Jerome (tempera on poplar wood) by Masaccio, Tommaso (1401-28); 62x43.5 cm; Lindenau Museum, Altenburg

Phaeton Alarm d, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1808 (etching, engraving
NCO189785 Phaeton Alarm d, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1808 (etching, engraving, aquatint & w/c) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); 34x37.4 cm; Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Facsimile copy of pages of an anonymus codex (colour lithograph)
JPC217595 Facsimile copy of pages of an anonymus codex (colour lithograph) by Spanish Colonial (16th century) (after); Private Collection; Spanish, out of copyright

Engaged Capital with a Fantastic Creature and Three Birds, early 1100s (limestone)
499724 Engaged Capital with a Fantastic Creature and Three Birds, early 1100s (limestone) by French School, (12th century); 53.7x50.8x74.9 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Various reincarnations of the soul in animal forms, reproduced in
CHT178306 Various reincarnations of the soul in animal forms, reproduced in Recherche sur les superstitions en Chine by Father Henri Dore and published in 1911 (colour litho)

Up to calvary. Life of Christ, Armadio degli Argenti. (Tempera on wood, 1451-1453)
LRI4613200 Up to calvary. Life of Christ, Armadio degli Argenti. (Tempera on wood, 1451-1453) by Angelico, Fra (Guido di Pietro/Giovanni da Fiesole) (c.1387-1455); Museo di San Marco, Florence

The "Scorpion", New Turret Ship Built by the Dutch Government for Coast Defence (engraving)
3637945 The " Scorpion", New Turret Ship Built by the Dutch Government for Coast Defence (engraving) by English School

Tending a snake bite, from Das Buch der Cirugia published Strasbourg
STC214617 Tending a snake bite, from Das Buch der Cirugia published Strasbourg, 1497 (litho) (b/w photo) by Brunschwig, Hieronymus (1450-c.1512); Private Collection; (add.info)

SUF. TURE 242 f. 22v Scorpio
EDI42294 SUF.TURE 242 f.22v Scorpio by Ottoman School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; Turkish, out of copyright

Cylinder seal impression, Neo-Assyrian period (plaster)
AMQ113749 Cylinder seal impression, Neo-Assyrian period (plaster) by Assyrian School; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Leaf from a Beatus Manuscript, c. 1180 (tempera, gold, and ink on parchment)
3615967 Leaf from a Beatus Manuscript, c.1180 (tempera, gold, and ink on parchment) by Spanish School; 44.5x30 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Le plus ancien animal terrestre connu (engraving)
3626386 Le plus ancien animal terrestre connu (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le plus ancien animal terrestre connu)

Calendrier de Saison, pillar showing the signs of the zodiac from Virgo to
XIR86213 Calendrier de Saison, pillar showing the signs of the zodiac from Virgo to Capricorn (stone) (see also 86211) by French School, (12th century); Musee Saint-Marc, Souvigny, France; French

Folios from the Rothschild Book of Hours, Ghent or Bruges, c
494952 Folios from the Rothschild Book of Hours, Ghent or Bruges, c.1505 (tempera on vellum) (see also 494950-62, 494969-83 and 490416) by Flemish School

Astrological tarot card depicting Scorpio (colour litho)
CHT207065 Astrological tarot card depicting Scorpio (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: ouroboros)

A scorpion at London Zoo in 1929 (b / w photo)
3741750 A scorpion at London Zoo in 1929 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British, out of copyright

False Scorpion, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999458 False Scorpion, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Mars with the zodiac signs of scorpion and belier. The battle scenes. (miniature, c. 1470)
LRI4635489 Mars with the zodiac signs of scorpion and belier. The battle scenes. (miniature, c.1470) by Predis, Cristoforo de (1440-86); Biblioteca Estense, Modena, Emilia-Romagna

Reptiles and Insects of Various parts of the World (engraving)
1092954 Reptiles and Insects of Various parts of the World (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Les animaux nuisibles. engraving of 1860 in "
XEE4189960 Les animaux nuisibles. engraving of 1860 in " les Recreations instructives" Synoptic painting by Jules DELBRUCK. Private collection

The Scorpio. Miniature of a horoscope. 15th century manuscript. Bibl. Trivulziana, Milan
GIA4739754 The Scorpio. Miniature of a horoscope. 15th century manuscript. Bibl. Trivulziana, Milan. by Unknown Artist, (15th century); Biblioteca Trivulziana, Milan, Italy; (add.info.: The Scorpio)

Representation of the Tomb of Ahmad ar-Rifai, creator of the Muslim jam of Rifaiya in
LSE4316636 Representation of the Tomb of Ahmad ar-Rifai, creator of the Muslim jam of Rifaiya in the 12th century. Popular imagery, Tunisia, 19th century

Kudurru, from time of Marduk-nadin-akhi, King of Babylon, side view, c
XIR286958 Kudurru, from time of Marduk-nadin-akhi, King of Babylon, side view, c.1120 BC (black serpentine) (see also 286956)

Our Victorious Fleets in Cuban Waters, pub. 1898 (colour litho)
2630677 Our Victorious Fleets in Cuban Waters, pub. 1898 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Crucifixion (tempera on panel)
AII80273 Crucifixion (tempera on panel) by Boccati or Boccatto, Giovanni (1420-c.1490); Palazzo Ducale, Urbino, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Head of Medusa, 1618 (oil on canvas)
LRI4574456 Head of Medusa, 1618 (oil on canvas) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 68.5X118 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; Luisa Ricciarini; Flemish, out of copyright

Sign of the Zodiac: The Scorpion. A warrior with a falcon
LRI4687473 Sign of the Zodiac:The Scorpion. A warrior with a falcon, looks at a woman bitten by a scorpion, c.1520 (fresco) by Falconetto, Giovanni Maria (1468-1535); Palazzo d Arco, Mantua

Lieutenant Governor Gall-Stone, inspired by Alecto, or The Birth of Minerva
2562213 Lieutenant Governor Gall-Stone, inspired by Alecto, or The Birth of Minerva, 1790 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

A Texas Scorpion at London Zoo in 1928 (b / w photo)
3688396 A Texas Scorpion at London Zoo in 1928 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British, out of copyright

Pandora's Box
Derek Galon MA FRPS FOPS

insect whisperer
tom r. grabuschnigg (tomtitan)

An Arabian Scorpion
A highly venomous Arabian scorpion, Apistobuthus pterygocerus, leaving its tracks on a sand dune in the Empty Quarter Desert.. David Steele

Scorpion with her scorplings. Circa 1960

A baby scorpion in July 1994

Northrop F-89B Scorpion 49-2434 (buzz number FV-434), on display at Lackland Air Force Base, in December 1965. Accepted by USAF in January 1951 as an F-89A; modified as EF-89A test-bed for

Radioplane RP-76 high-speed target drone, seen under the wing of its Northrop F-89 Scorpion launch aircraft. Date: circa 1953

USAF - Northrop F-89D-5-NO Scorpion 51-0415
United States Air Force - Northrop F-89D-5-NO Scorpion 51-0415, an early production F-89D (number 16), with rocket only armament

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The scorpion, a fascinating creature found in various parts of the world, has captivated human curiosity for centuries. One notable species is the African Scorpion C1850, known for its distinctive appearance and venomous sting. In aviation history, the scorpion's influence can be seen through the Flying testbed B2 Canberra WK163, which served as a crucial platform for experimental flights. Another aircraft bearing this name is the Northrop F-89 Scorpion, an iconic jet fighter that played a significant role during Cold War tensions. Similar to their arachnid counterparts, these flying machines showcased agility and precision in their respective domains. The Flying testbed B2 Canberra WK162 further exemplified this trait by pushing boundaries and testing new technologies. Beyond aviation connections, "Scorpion" also refers to geographical locations like South Europe where these creatures thrive. Their presence adds an element of mystery to these regions' ecosystems. In ancient mythology and astrology, Scorpio holds symbolic significance as one of the zodiac signs represented by La Balance (Scales). This celestial representation highlights balance and intensity associated with those born under this sign. Returning to aviation history once more brings us back to Northrop F-89J Scorpions O-32674 and O-21911 - variants that contributed significantly to military operations during their time in service. These aircraft embodied power and strength while defending national interests. Whether it's exploring diverse arachnids or marveling at powerful warplanes named after them, there is no denying that "scorpion" encompasses both natural wonders and technological achievements alike.