Snake Collection (#7)

An Indian magician
5310093 An Indian magician; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an Indian magician. Driven by clockwork, the magician tapped an inverted basket with his wand and then raised the basket to display a bird)

Frontispiece of Jules Verne's Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea, c.1870 (print)
7339938 Frontispiece of Jules Verne's Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea, c.1870 (print) by Riou, Edouard (1833-1900) & Neuville, Alphonse-Marie-Adolphe de (1835-85); National Maritime Museum

The Nation's Ward': Uncle Sam feeding Government Gruel to snake with head of a Native American
528409 The Nation's Ward': Uncle Sam feeding Government Gruel to snake with head of a Native American, its body round a pioneer family

Aesculapius (Asklepios) Roman and Greek god of healing, son of Apollo and Hygeia
527498 Aesculapius (Asklepios) Roman and Greek god of healing, son of Apollo and Hygeia, with his symbol of a serpent entwined round a staff. Engraving, 1798.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Collection of mourning jewellery, c.1850
BAL1378 Collection of mourning jewellery, c.1850; Private Collection

A Duel (engraving)
8672769 A Duel (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Duel. Fight between a lion and a snake)

The Winter of 1890 and 1891 (engraving)
8672768 The Winter of 1890 and 1891 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Winter of 1890 and 1891)

A Marvel of Training (engraving)
8672759 A Marvel of Training (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A marvel of training)

The Chimera (engraving)
8672714 The Chimera (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chimera, from Ancient Greek mythology)

The child Hercules (engraving)
8672604 The child Hercules (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The child Hercules wrestling with snakes)

Perseus and Medusa (engraving)
8672602 Perseus and Medusa (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perseus and Medusa. From Greek mythology)

Acorn, Actor, Actress, Adder, Admit, Afloat, Air-gun, Air-pump, Album, Alley, Altar, Anchor (engraving)
8650028 Acorn, Actor, Actress, Adder, Admit, Afloat, Air-gun, Air-pump, Album, Alley, Altar, Anchor (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Acorn, Actor)

Valise, Valley, Vampire, Vial, Village, Viper, Vulture, Wagon, Waiter, Walrus, Washboard, Washing (engraving)
8650083 Valise, Valley, Vampire, Vial, Village, Viper, Vulture, Wagon, Waiter, Walrus, Washboard, Washing (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Valise)

Animals of the American prairies (colour litho)
8644746 Animals of the American prairies (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animals of the American prairies)

Johanna Beckmann silhouette (litho)
8667318 Johanna Beckmann silhouette (litho) by Beckmann, Johanna (1868-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Das Feuer (Stiftungsverlag, c.1925).); © Look and Learn

Heracles stealing the golden apples from the Garden of the Hesperides (colour litho)
8663640 Heracles stealing the golden apples from the Garden of the Hesperides (colour litho) by Asteas (fl.c.350-320 BC); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Expulsion of Adam and Eve, 1880s (oil on fabric)
XOS5879738 Expulsion of Adam and Eve, 1880s (oil on fabric) by Faed, John (1820-1902); 91.3x70.7 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by John Faed)

Mithras relief, marble, National Roman Museum at the Baths of Diocletian, Rome, Italy
6384407 Mithras relief, marble, National Roman Museum at the Baths of Diocletian, Rome, Italy; Museo Nazionale Romano, Terme di Diocleziano, Rome, Italy; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Panel depicting Adam in Paradise with the animals, Italian, c.1400 (ivory)
BEN79973 Panel depicting Adam in Paradise with the animals, Italian, c.1400 (ivory); Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

Dagger-axe (ge) with snake, c.1050-975 BCE (bronze)
8701728 Dagger-axe (ge) with snake, c.1050-975 BCE (bronze) by Chinese School, Zhou Dynasty (1050-221 BC); 21.4x9.7x2 cm; National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian Institution

Ruins of a Mayan temple, 19th century (engraving) (b/w photo)
XTD82550 Ruins of a Mayan temple, 19th century (engraving) (b/w photo); Private Collection

Detail of Imperial Embroidered Silk Thangka, 1402-24 (silk)
8701673 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)
8701663 Detail of Imperial Embroidered Silk Thangka, 1402-24 (silk) by Chinese School, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644); 335.3x213.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Applique of a Gorgon's head, 4th century BC circa, from Greece, terracotta, Eretria archeological museum, Greece
6384432 Applique of a Gorgon's head, 4th century BC circa, from Greece, terracotta, Eretria archeological museum, Greece; Archaeological Museum of Eretria, Euboea

The Hindu Festival Of Nag Panchami, The Worship Of Cobras, In Bombay, India In The 19Th Century
UIG5420604 The Hindu Festival Of Nag Panchami, The Worship Of Cobras, In Bombay, India In The 19Th Century. From El Mundo En La Mano, Published 1878 ©UIG/Leemage

Relief slab of snake and eagle
5309755 Relief slab of snake and eagle; Istanbul Archaeological Museum, Turkey; Photo © Stefano Baldini

The Death of Cleopatra, c. 1625 (oil on canvas)
8735959 The Death of Cleopatra, c. 1625 (oil on canvas) by Reni, Guido (1575-1642); Schloss Sanssouci, Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany; (add.info.: By Guido Reni); Photo © Fine Art Images

Portraits of snake charmers, with musicians (India) - Photograph second half of the 19th century
CSO4985093 Portraits of snake charmers, with musicians (India) - Photograph second half of the 19th century -; (add.info.: Portraits of snake charmers)

Animal board: Tropidonote a necklace (tropidonotus torquatus) reptiles ophidiens - in "Dictionnaire universel
JAB5036246 Animal board: Tropidonote a necklace (tropidonotus torquatus) reptiles ophidiens - in "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by M

Animal board: Dryine Nasique (Dryinus nasutus)
JAB5036187 Animal board: Dryine Nasique (Dryinus nasutus); (add.info.: Animal board: Dryine Nasique (Dryinus nasutus)); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Vase with classical reliefs by John Flaxman. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell and lithographed by Parrot et Co
FLO4688944 Vase with classical reliefs by John Flaxman. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell and lithographed by Parrot et Co

Ancient Druidic ceremony at Stonehenge, with the stones hung with curtains depicting serpents
FLO4622963 Ancient Druidic ceremony at Stonehenge, with the stones hung with curtains depicting serpents. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Ancient

Allegory of the Force Patience and Saint John - Characters of the carved wood stalls by Dominique Bertin of Toulouse
JEB4938786 Allegory of the Force Patience and Saint John - Characters of the carved wood stalls by Dominique Bertin of Toulouse (16th century) - Cathedrale Sainte Marie d'Auch (Gers)

Detail of the church of Saint Brice (Saint-Brice) of Saint Mande sur Bredoire (Saint-Mande-sur-Bredoire) (17470)
JEB4943408 Detail of the church of Saint Brice (Saint-Brice) of Saint Mande sur Bredoire (Saint-Mande-sur-Bredoire) (17470)

Apollo winner of the snake Python (Detail) (1850 - 1851). Painting by Eugene Delacroix (1798 - 1863)
ETI4397474 Apollo winner of the snake Python (Detail) (1850 - 1851). Painting by Eugene Delacroix (1798 - 1863). Ceiling of the Galerie d'Apollon at the Musee du Louvre in Paris.; (add.info)

Apollo winner of the snake Python (Detail) (1850 - 1851). Painting by Eugene Delacroix (1798 - 1863)
ETI4397501 Apollo winner of the snake Python (Detail) (1850 - 1851). Painting by Eugene Delacroix (1798 - 1863). Ceiling of the Galerie d'Apollon at the Musee du Louvre in Paris.; (add.info)

Chinese seller of paper kites, Qing Dynasty. Kites in the shape of winged men, birds, snakes and a great bell
FLO4590437 Chinese seller of paper kites, Qing Dynasty. Kites in the shape of winged men, birds, snakes and a great bell. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by William Milton after Antoine Cardon

Letters X, Y, Z, decorees of grotesque figures and animals, c.1830 (engraving)
DUV4222431 Letters X, Y, Z, decorees of grotesque figures and animals, c.1830 (engraving); 16x12 cm; (add.info.: Alphabet fun. J. Langlume, editor around 1830)

Series of the Genesis or the Creation of Man, c.1630 (silk and wool)
CUL4903533 Series of the Genesis or the Creation of Man, c.1630 (silk and wool); 330x260 cm; (add.info.: God creates Woman and introduces her to Adam, first created woman according to the Bible)

The spirit of the serpent (vipere) of the underground world, of the pueblo of San Ildefonso, New Mexico
NWI4894554 The spirit of the serpent (vipere) of the underground world, of the pueblo of San Ildefonso, New Mexico. (Mythological and sacred figure of the religion of the Pueblo Indians)

Le Bojobi (Boa Canina) - Plate from Natural History by Bernard Germain de Lacepede (1856-1925), edition P.Furme, Paris
JAB4119303 Le Bojobi (Boa Canina) - Plate from Natural History by Bernard Germain de Lacepede (1856-1925), edition P.Furme, Paris

Le devin (Boa Constrictor) - Plate from Natural History by Bernard Germain de Lacepede (1856-1925), edition P.Furme
JAB4119299 Le devin (Boa Constrictor) - Plate from Natural History by Bernard Germain de Lacepede (1856-1925), edition P.Furme, Paris

Vipere commune (Vipera Vulgaris) - Plate from Natural History by Bernard Germain de Lacepede (1856-1925)
JAB4119294 Vipere commune (Vipera Vulgaris) - Plate from Natural History by Bernard Germain de Lacepede (1856-1925), edition P.Furme, Paris

Snake (Coluber Torquatus) - Plate from Natural History by Bernard Germain de Lacepede (1856-1925), edition P.Furme
JAB4119284 Snake (Coluber Torquatus) - Plate from Natural History by Bernard Germain de Lacepede (1856-1925), edition P.Furme, Paris

Goddess Isis with sacred sistrum rattle and Egyptian woman with snake bracelet
FLO4703360 Goddess Isis with sacred sistrum rattle and Egyptian woman with snake bracelet. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of

Snake eel, ophisure, sea snake, Ophisurus serpens, and European moray eel, blind Apterichthe, Muraena helena
FLO4645247 Snake eel, ophisure, sea snake, Ophisurus serpens, and European moray eel, blind Apterichthe, Muraena helena. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieu's "

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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.