Slew Collection

Saint Michael
The archangel MICHAEL, with one of his companions, slay a pair of dragons who are, of course, demons in disguise. Michael slew quite a number of such dragons in his day

Battle of Waterloo
2613377 Battle of Waterloo.; (add.info.: Battle of Waterloo. A dismounted life guardsman fighting a Cuirassiers whom he slew and rode off with his horse. 1816); GSinclair Archive/UIG

Battle of Waterloo
2613380 Battle of Waterloo.; (add.info.: Battle of Waterloo. Captain Kelly (now Major) of the life guards gallantly attacking a Cuirassier whom he slew. 1816); GSinclair Archive/UIG

Medusa
A portrait sketch depiction of the Greek mythological gorgon, Medusa, whose gaze famously turned her victims to stone. Her hair comprises of a writhing bundle of snakes

Perseus saw them dancing around the charmed tree. From How Perseus slew the Gorgon (colour litho)
3105711 Perseus saw them dancing around the charmed tree. From How Perseus slew the Gorgon (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Battle Of Otterbourne (engraving)
3655183 The Battle Of Otterbourne (engraving) by Barraud (19th-20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle Of Otterbourne)

"As he looked he shrank and shuddered"(colour litho)
3101788 " As he looked he shrank and shuddered" (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info)

How Atalanta and Meleager slew the wild boar of Caledon (colour litho)
5223710 How Atalanta and Meleager slew the wild boar of Caledon (colour litho) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info)

Slew him on the spot (engraving)
5991843 Slew him on the spot (engraving) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Slew him on the spot)

"They Caught him... and slew him", St Matthew, xxi, 39 (engraving)
2809753 " They Caught him....and slew him", St Matthew, xxi, 39 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " They Caught him....and slew him")

Perseus rescues Andromeda, 1733 (engraving)
3480596 Perseus rescues Andromeda, 1733 (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); (add.info.: Perseus rescues Andromeda, Engraved illustration from The Temple of the Muses, 1733)

Wonders in Botany, the Story of the Growth of some Giant Radishes (engraving)
1056277 Wonders in Botany, the Story of the Growth of some Giant Radishes (engraving) by Robley, Horatio Gordon (1840-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wonders in Botany)

Childhood and Youth of the Late Prince Imperial (engraving)
1106735 Childhood and Youth of the Late Prince Imperial (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Childhood and Youth of the Late Prince Imperial)

The King of the Lestrigens seizing one of the Companions of Ulysses (engraving)
973711 The King of the Lestrigens seizing one of the Companions of Ulysses (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Niobe and her Family
Niobe, proud of her 14 children, imprudently mocked Leto/Latona who had only 2, whereupon Apollo and Diana slew them all and turned Niobe herself into a stone

Plaques, Scenes, Story, Joshua, 9001000, Constantinople, Byzantine, Ivory, traces, polychromy, gilding, bone, border strips, 17a, 2 1/2 x 3 9/16 1/4, 6.3 9 0.6 cm, b, 1 1/16 1/16, 2.7 9.1 0.2

Apollo Pythias
APOLLO PYTHIAS, the Greek god of the arts, including divination : there were sanctuaries and oracles dedicated to him, notably at Delphi where he slew Python

Hyginus / Perseus
PERSEUS who rescued Andromeda from the monster and slew Medusa

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"Slew: A Journey through Mythology, History, and Imagination" In the realm of legends and tales, the concept of "slew" takes on various forms. From the valiant Saint Michael battling against evil forces to Perseus facing off with Medusa's deadly gaze, these stories have captivated our imaginations for centuries. During World War II, heroes emerged as they slew their fears and fought for freedom. Just like Jack in the famous tale of Jack and the Beanstalk, they climbed towering obstacles to achieve victory against all odds. Perseus witnessed a mesmerizing sight as he saw mythical creatures dancing around a charmed tree before slaying Medusa herself. The vivid colors in How Perseus slew the Gorgon lithograph bring this epic moment to life. The Battle of Otterbourne engraving depicts warriors engaged in a fierce clash where lives were lost but honor was gained. As one gazes upon it, they may feel an eerie shudder just like those who witnessed such battles firsthand. Atalanta and Meleager joined forces to confront a wild boar that terrorized Caledon. Their colorful encounter is beautifully illustrated in How Atalanta and Meleager slew the wild boar of Caledon lithograph – showcasing bravery intertwined with artistry. Engravings from St Matthew capture moments when justice prevailed over wickedness. In one scene, culprits are caught red-handed while attempting to flee after committing a crime – only to be swiftly slain on the spot by their pursuers' swift actions. Perseus proved his heroism once again as he rescued Andromeda from her perilous fate in 1733 engraving titled Perseus rescues Andromeda. This depiction showcases love triumphing over adversity amidst breathtaking scenery. Even nature holds its own wonders; giant radishes grow unexpectedly large as depicted in Wonders in Botany engraving.