Snake Collection (#4)

Python sebae, African rock python
Hand coloured lithograph from final volume of Erpetologie Generale ou Histoire Naturelle complcte des Reptiles (1854) by A.M.C. Dumeril, G. Bibron, and A. Dumeril

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake - emerging from winter hibernation site - March 2011 - Arizona - Sonoran desert
CAN-4427 Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake - emerging from winter hibernation site Arizona - Sonoran desert Crotalus atrox John Cancalosi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Gaboon Viper - young in the leaf litter - Nguu Mountains - Tanzania - Africa
MM-144 Gaboon Viper - young in the leaf litter Nguu Mountains - Tanzania - Africa Bitis gabonica Michele Menegon Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Jamaican Boa Snake - endangered
PM-6754 Jamaican Boa Snake - endangered Epicrates subflavus Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Timber Rattlesnakes - Gravid females basking to bring young to term. Venomous pitvipers
CAN-2117 Timber Rattlesnakes - Gravid females basking to bring young to term also with Common Garter Snake, Thamnophis sirtalis amongst rattlers Northeastern USA Crotalus horridus Venomous pitvipers

Tantalus, engraved by Giulio Sanuto, c. 1550s (engraving)
XJF472234 Tantalus, engraved by Giulio Sanuto, c.1550s (engraving) by Titian (Tiziano Vecelli) (c.1488-1576) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Double Headed Serpent 1400 A. D
Double Headed Serpent 1400 A.D Turquoise Mosaic. Mixtec-Aztec Metropolitan Museum of Art

Snake head, SEM
Snake (suborder Serpentes) head, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The snakes forked tongue (right) is used to detect prey by picking up scent particles from the air

Exotic Species / Reptile Breeding Farm - reptiles are kept in plastic boxes - feeding of a snake with a mouse
PPG-1922 Exotic Species / Reptile Breeding Farm - reptiles are kept in plastic boxes - feeding of a snake with a mouse Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Emerald Tree Boa Guyana, South America
KL-255 Emerald Tree Boa Guyana, South America. Corallus caninus Keith & Liz Laidler Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Smooth snake - Adult
VG-10717 Smooth snake - Adult Widely distributed in Europe, very rare in United Kingdom. Coronella austriaca Paul Van Gaalen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Eastern Hog-nosed Snake
JZ-2262 Eastern Hog-nosed Snake USA Heterodon platirhinus Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Arizona Ridge-nosed Rattlesnake. Side view with rattle raised. Arizona, USA
GET-1269 Arizona Ridge-nosed Rattlesnake. Side view with rattle raised.Arizona, USA Crotalus willardi willardi Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Speckled Rattlesnake Looking down from above basking on rock. Arizona USA
GET-1252 Speckled Rattlesnake Looking down from above basking on rock. Arizona USA Crotalus mitchellii pyrrhus Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Green Tree Boa Rainforests, Latin America
CAN-1524 Green Tree Boa Rainforests, Latin America. Corallus caninus John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Jungle Book / Kipling
Baloo the bear, Kaa the snake, Bagheera the panther & the elephants

St. John the Evangelist (oil on canvas)
XIR221196 St. John the Evangelist (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (18th century); 72x59 cm; Musee de l Assistance Publique, Hopitaux de Paris

Sea chart of the south coast of Cuba and Jamaica, Jan Luyken, Claes Jansz Voogt, Johannes van Keulen (I), 1684 - 1799

Red tailed boa constrictor (Boa constrictor) on fallen tree over water, Yasuni National Park, Orellana, Ecuador

A sign is displayed at the entrance to the Tasting Room at Petersons Winery in the Hunter Valley, located north of Sydney in Australia, February 14, 2018. Picture taken February 14, 2018

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Original sin, c.1586-89 (oil on canvas)
8620055 Original sin, c.1586-89 (oil on canvas) by Soens, Jan (c.1553-c.1614); Galleria Nazionale (Complesso Monumentale della Pilotta), Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy; (add.info.: Original sin)

The safest asylum is a mother's breast, 19th century (illustration)
8822188 The safest asylum is a mother's breast, 19th century (illustration) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

albino python
Ridho Arifuddin

Year of the Snake
Paperago

St. Michael expelling Lucifer and the Rebel Angels, 1622. Creator: Workshop of Peter Paul Rubens
St. Michael expelling Lucifer and the Rebel Angels, 1622. A subject that found new life during the Counter-Reformation and was used in the 17th century to symbolise the triumph of the Catholic Church

Adam and Eve, 1531. Creator: Hans Baldung
Adam and Eve, 1531.

Snake Charmer, c1879. Creator: Jean-Leon Gerome
Snake Charmer, c1879.

Pair Of Sauce Boats, 1746/47. Creator: Paul Crespin
Pair Of Sauce Boats, 1746/47. Cast in the form of large nautilus shells, these splendid sauce boats are decorated with tiny specimens of marine life

Man With Serpent, 1885. Creator: Auguste Rodin
Man With Serpent, 1885. When this sculpture is viewed from the front, the outcome of the struggle is uncertain. Only from the side can we see the serpent delivering a fatal bite to the man's neck.

blue viper snake
Ridho Arifuddin

Peringuey's adder
Thor Hakonsen

Just playing
Robert Girmencea

Medical Reform
Anastasiia Grygorieva

Variable bush viper
Thor Hakonsen

Eyelash viper
Milan Zygmunt

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Detail of Imperial Embroidered Silk Thangka, 1402-24 (silk)
8701676 Detail of Imperial Embroidered Silk Thangka, 1402-24 (silk) by Chinese School, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644); 335.3x213.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Acroterium corner stone representing Medusa's head, belonging to a sarcophagus, 170-190 AD, Luni marble
6384416 Acroterium corner stone representing Medusa's head, belonging to a sarcophagus, 170-190 AD, Luni marble, National Roman Museum at the Baths of Diocletian, Rome

Ritual wine container (fangyi) with masks (taotie), serpents, and birds, c.1100 BCE (bronze)
8701731 Ritual wine container (fangyi) with masks (taotie), serpents, and birds, c.1100 BCE (bronze) by Chinese School, Western Zhou Dynasty (11th century BC)

Detail of Imperial Embroidered Silk Thangka, 1402-24 (silk)
8701697 Detail of Imperial Embroidered Silk Thangka, 1402-24 (silk) by Chinese School, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644); 335.3x213.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Detail of Imperial Embroidered Silk Thangka, 1402-24 (silk)
8701693 Detail of Imperial Embroidered Silk Thangka, 1402-24 (silk) by Chinese School, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644); 335.3x213.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Bishops Crosier of walrus tusk
5304704 Bishops Crosier of walrus tusk.; (add.info.: Bishops crosier (staff) of walrus tusk, found with the bones of Bishop Pali Jonsson of Skalholt (d)

Expulsion of Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden (colour litho)
5198041 Expulsion of Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden (colour litho) by Pinchon, Joseph Porphyre (1871-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Expulsion of Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden)

Seneca snakeroot, Polygala senega
5855090 Seneca snakeroot, Polygala senega; (add.info.: Seneca snakeroot, Polygala senega. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and engraved on steel by Weddell from John Stephenson)

Zoology: snake. Animal plate: from "Universal Dictionary of Natural History" by Charles D'Orbigny
FGL5487441 Zoology: snake. Animal plate: from "Universal Dictionary of Natural History" by Charles D'Orbigny, 1841-1849.; Fototeca Gilardi

Fight Between A Jaguar And A Boa. From El Mundo En La Mano Published 1875 ©UIG/Leemage
UIG5420619 Fight Between A Jaguar And A Boa. From El Mundo En La Mano Published 1875 ©UIG/Leemage

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"Exploring the Mystical Serpent: A Journey through Cultures and Symbolism" Embark on a captivating journey into the realm of snakes, where ancient beliefs intertwine with modern fascination. From the sacred Wheel of Life in Nepal's Kopan monastery to the mythical Yggdrasil of Norse mythology, these serpents have left an indelible mark across continents. Intriguingly, artist A Gilbert's masterpiece "The Athlete Wrestling with a Python" captures both the physical struggle and metaphorical representation of life's challenges. Just as this artwork portrays, snakes symbolize transformation and rebirth within the wheel of Samsara. Venturing further into Africa, we encounter the formidable Black Mamba snake—its sleek elegance concealing deadly venom. This creature embodies resilience and adaptability amidst harsh environments. Drawing inspiration from Norse legends once again, Yggdrasil emerges as a potent symbol representing interconnectedness between realms. It reminds us that all living beings are intricately linked to one another—a reminder echoed by Novgorod Icon's Last Judgement painting. Delving deeper into symbolism, we find Roman statues depicting Asclepius—the god associated with healing and medicine—holding a serpent-entwined staff known as Caduceus. The Royal/Ball Python also holds significance in its association with royalty and divinity throughout history. As we traverse diverse landscapes, rattlesnake warning signs serve as reminders to respect nature's creatures while appreciating their place in ecosystems worldwide. In Brazil’s lush rainforests resides the mesmerizing Rainbow Boa—an embodiment of vibrant beauty amidst biodiversity hotspots. Even art has been utilized to convey political messages; Dmitriy Stakhievich Moor’s poster "Death to World Imperialism" depicts a coiled snake ready to strike against oppressive forces—an emblematic call for liberation and justice. Through these glimpses into cultures past and present, it becomes evident that snakes have transcended mere reptilian existence.