Sea Mammal Collection (#8)

Detail from The Last Judgement, 1547-50 (fresco)
JB331071 Detail from The Last Judgement, 1547-50 (fresco) by Romanian School, (16th century); Church of St George, Voronet Monastery, Bukovina

Stripping Blubber from a whale in Finland, 1893 (litho)
KDC324183 Stripping Blubber from a whale in Finland, 1893 (litho) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Whaling off the Goto Island, from the series Oceans of Wisdom
CH20848 Whaling off the Goto Island, from the series Oceans of Wisdom (colour woodblock print) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Japanese

Map of India to New Guinea, c. 1570-1603 (coloured engraving)
BON111185 Map of India to New Guinea, c.1570-1603 (coloured engraving) by Ortelius, Abraham (1527-98); 34.7x49.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; Flemish, out of copyright

Oates & Meares at the blubber stove in the stables, from Scott
STC255065 Oates & Meares at the blubber stove in the stables, from Scotts Last Expedition (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bowhead and Killer Whales, plate from "Brehms Tierleben
AGD241792 Bowhead and Killer Whales, plate from " Brehms Tierleben: Allgemeine Kunde des Tierreichs", vol.3, p.600, published by Bibliographisches Institut

Adam and Eve and the Animals, 1841 (pen & ink on paper)
CHT211979 Adam and Eve and the Animals, 1841 (pen & ink on paper) by Travies, Edouard (1809-1876); Private Collection; (add.info.: les animaux de la creation; ); eArchives Charmet; French

Ms H 7 f. 111r Jonah and the Whale, from the Bible of Jean XXII (vellum)
XIR166392 Ms H 7 f.111r Jonah and the Whale, from the Bible of Jean XXII (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque de la Faculte de Medecine, Paris

Ms 9342 Fol. 182 Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) Using a Diving Bell (vellum)
CHT169065 Ms 9342 Fol.182 Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) Using a Diving Bell (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Great Submarine Battle, late 19th century (w / c)
CHT163000 Great Submarine Battle, late 19th century (w/c) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grande bataille sous-marine)

The Verdun Altar, depicting biblical scenes, 1181 (champleve enamelwork
KLN146823 The Verdun Altar, depicting biblical scenes, 1181 (champleve enamelwork) (central part of central panel) (for other panels see 146819-822) by Nicholas of Verdun (fl.1181-1205)

Northern Whale Fishery, engraved by E. Duncan, 1829 (colour aquatint)
PEM200742 Northern Whale Fishery, engraved by E. Duncan, 1829 (colour aquatint) by Huggins, William John (1781-1845) (after); 36.2x57.8 cm; Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts

Throng of People Around a Captured Whale
6372042 Throng of People Around a Captured Whale by Kuniyoshi, Utagawa (1798-1861); (add.info.: Utagawa Kuniyoshi 1798-1861. Throng of People Around a Captured Whale)

Greenland whale fishery (engraving)
6029728 Greenland whale fishery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greenland whale fishery.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Whalers of the South Seas Fishery, (oil on canvas)
824163 Whalers of the South Seas Fishery, (oil on canvas) by Ward, John of Hull (1798-1849); 35.7x54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Whalers of the South Seas Fishery)

The German Emperor's Whaling Cruise in the North Sea, off Skaaro, published in The Graphic, 6th August 1892 (litho)
1147295 The German Emperor's Whaling Cruise in the North Sea, off Skaaro, published in The Graphic, 6th August 1892 (litho) by Somerville, D.M.C

Cutting Up a Whale (woodcut)
1147288 Cutting Up a Whale (woodcut) by German School, (16th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; German, out of copyright

American whalers cutting whale blubber into horse pieces
1147281 American whalers cutting whale blubber into horse pieces in preparation for boiling down into oil, 1880s (engraving) by American School

Cutting up the Whale, from The American Whale Fishery, c. 1850 (engraving)
1147278 Cutting up the Whale, from The American Whale Fishery, c.1850 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Big fish eat the small fish, engraved by Pieter van der Heyden, 1557 (engraving)
5196969 Big fish eat the small fish, engraved by Pieter van der Heyden, 1557 (engraving) by Brueghel, Pieter The Elder (c.1525-69) (after); 22.9x29.7 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

White-beaked Dolphin (coloured engraving)
1000602 White-beaked Dolphin (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraver:A)

Harbor Porpoise (coloured engraving)
1000580 Harbor Porpoise (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator:Johann Eberhard Ihle Engraver)

A whale bus in the year 2000 (chromolitho)
974580 A whale bus in the year 2000 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A whale bus in the year 2000)

Map of Florida and Cuba by Jacques Le Moyne, 1591 (engraving)
3036188 Map of Florida and Cuba by Jacques Le Moyne, 1591 (engraving) by Le Moyne, Jacques (de Morgues) (1533-88); (add.info.: Map of Florida and Cuba by Jacques Le Moyne (French, c)

Page 1005 from Cosmographiae Universalis by Sebastian Muenster, Basel
833787 Page 1005 from Cosmographiae Universalis by Sebastian Muenster, Basel, 1572 (engraving) by Swiss School, (16th century); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; Swiss

The Arctic Expedition (engraving)
1053583 The Arctic Expedition (engraving) by Atkins, William Edward (1842-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Arctic Expedition)

Sketches by an Officer on the Way to Gibraltar (engraving)
1053082 Sketches by an Officer on the Way to Gibraltar (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches by an Officer on the Way to Gibraltar)

The Whale at the Westminster Aquarium (engraving)
1050109 The Whale at the Westminster Aquarium (engraving) by Dollman, John Charles (1851-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Whale at the Westminster Aquarium)

The Whaling, 19th century (colour engraving)
CHT163011 The Whaling, 19th century (colour engraving) by Pajot, Gilbert (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: the artist was a fisherman; ); eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Whaling and Sperm Whale, from Natural History of Mammals
CHT163009 Whaling and Sperm Whale, from Natural History of Mammals (1861) by Gotthelf Heinrich von Schubert (1780-1860), published in Stuttgart, 1886 (colour engraving) by German School

Whale Fishing, published by E. Gambert & Co. 1853 (colour litho)
PEM200736 Whale Fishing, published by E. Gambert & Co. 1853 (colour litho) by Lebreton, Louis (1818-66) (after); 37.2x60.7 cm; Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts

Greenland Fishery, engraved by John Boydell (1719-1804) 1754 (colour engraving)
PEM200729 Greenland Fishery, engraved by John Boydell (1719-1804) 1754 (colour engraving) by Brooking, Charles (1723-59) (after); 29.7x42.2 cm; Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts

Fluke of a Sperm Whale, Sri Lanka
Fluke of a Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) splashing water at the surface of the ocean; Sri Lanka

Two dolphins leaping out of the water side by side
Two Spinner dolphins (Stenella longirostris) leaping out of the blue ocean water side by side; Hawaii, United States of America

Dolphin leaping from the ocean, Roatan, Honduras
Dolphin breaching from the Caribbean Sea; Roatan, Honduras

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"From the Depths to Dry Land: The Epic Journey of Jonah and the Sea Mammal" In a tale as old as time, Jonah finds himself miraculously saved from the belly of a whale, emerging onto dry land. This extraordinary event has captivated imaginations for centuries, reminding us of the awe-inspiring power and mystery that lies beneath the waves. As we delve into historical maps depicting coastal regions, such as "The Flourishing of Seven Coasts with Big Fish, " "Sea of Darkness, " and various engravings showcasing English coasts or those around Norway and Sweden, we are reminded of humanity's enduring fascination with sea creatures. One such captivating artwork is Sebastien Munster's woodcut from his Cosmographie Universalis in 1550. It transports us back to an era when exploration was at its peak, revealing both our curiosity about uncharted territories and our fear of what lurked within them. Maps like those between Isle of Wight and Dover or along the Norwegian-Swedish coast provide glimpses into seafaring history. They offer insights into how sailors navigated treacherous waters while encountering magnificent marine life along their journeys. Even beyond these maps lie tales etched in artistry; an oil painting depicts a sperm whale washed ashore on Noordwijk beach in 1614. Its presence serves as a reminder that encounters with sea mammals have long fascinated humans throughout history. Detailing Olaus Magnus' Carta Marina engraving from 1572 further immerses us in ancient maritime lore. These intricate illustrations showcase not only geographical accuracy but also mythical sea monsters intertwined with real-life observations—a testament to mankind's desire to understand both reality and imagination. Lastly, a lithograph portraying Dutch voyages around the Arctic Circle reminds us that even amidst icy realms where few dare venture forth, sea mammals continue to thrive against all odds—majestic beings navigating vast expanses of water.