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Spell Collection (#2)

"Unveiling the Enchantment: A Spellbinding Journey through Fairy Tales and Legends" Step into a world where magic reigns supreme

Background imageSpell Collection: Ensayos, plate from Los Caprichos, 1799 (etching & aquatint)

Ensayos, plate from Los Caprichos, 1799 (etching & aquatint)
3112270 Ensayos, plate from Los Caprichos, 1799 (etching & aquatint) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 32x22 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSpell Collection: Sorcerer killing a person by burning a small figurine of them (engraving)

Sorcerer killing a person by burning a small figurine of them (engraving)
6029330 Sorcerer killing a person by burning a small figurine of them (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSpell Collection: The Witch on her Broomstick, from Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart

The Witch on her Broomstick, from Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs
1000859 The Witch on her Broomstick, from Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909 (litho) by Falero, Luis Riccardo (1851-96); Private Collection

Background imageSpell Collection: The Feast vanished away, The Tempest Act III, Scene 3, illustration from Tales from Shakespeare by

The Feast vanished away, The Tempest Act III, Scene 3, illustration from Tales from Shakespeare by Charles
STC308579 The Feast vanished away, The Tempest Act III, Scene 3, illustration from Tales from Shakespeare by Charles and Mary Lamb, 1905 (colour litho) by Price

Background imageSpell Collection: And to the Christening, illustration from Sleeping Beauty (w / c on paper)

And to the Christening, illustration from Sleeping Beauty (w / c on paper)
SAG186619 And to the Christening, illustration from Sleeping Beauty (w/c on paper) by King, Jessie Marion (1875-1949); Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust

Background imageSpell Collection: Macha curses the Men of Ulster, illustration from Cuchulain, The Hound of Ulster

Macha curses the Men of Ulster, illustration from Cuchulain, The Hound of Ulster, by Eleanor Hull (1860-1935)
STC323918 Macha curses the Men of Ulster, illustration from Cuchulain, The Hound of Ulster, by Eleanor Hull (1860-1935), 1904 (colour litho) by Reid

Background imageSpell Collection: The water nymphs came up to look at him and loved him, illustration for How the Argonauts sailed

The water nymphs came up to look at him and loved him, illustration for How the Argonauts sailed to Colchis
IL193711 The water nymphs came up to look at him and loved him, illustration for How the Argonauts sailed to Colchis, from The Heroes of Greek Fairy Tales

Background imageSpell Collection: Illustration of Der Zauberlehrling, from Goethes Werke, 1882 (wood engraving)

Illustration of Der Zauberlehrling, from Goethes Werke, 1882 (wood engraving)
5914891 Illustration of Der Zauberlehrling, from Goethes Werke, 1882 (wood engraving) by Barth, Ferdinand (1842-92); Private Collection

Background imageSpell Collection: Queen Maeve and the Druid, illustration from Cuchulain, The Hound of Ulster

Queen Maeve and the Druid, illustration from Cuchulain, The Hound of Ulster, by Eleanor Hull (1860-1935)
STC323914 Queen Maeve and the Druid, illustration from Cuchulain, The Hound of Ulster, by Eleanor Hull (1860-1935), 1904 (colour litho) by Reid

Background imageSpell Collection: Jason tore the fleece from off the tree trunk, illustration for How the Argonauts sailed to Colchis

Jason tore the fleece from off the tree trunk, illustration for How the Argonauts sailed to Colchis
IL193708 Jason tore the fleece from off the tree trunk, illustration for How the Argonauts sailed to Colchis, from The Heroes of Greek Fairy Tales

Background imageSpell Collection: Diana and Endymion, 1752 (marble)

Diana and Endymion, 1752 (marble)
5054672 Diana and Endymion, 1752 (marble) by Plura, Joseph the Younger (fl.1750-86); The Holburne Museum, Bath, UK; (add.info.: Diana, goddess of the moon)

Background imageSpell Collection: She whispered her spells (litho)

She whispered her spells (litho)
STC445086 She whispered her spells (litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info.: The sorceress Medeia, first wife of the legendary hero Jason; ); The Stapleton Collection

Background imageSpell Collection: Illustration for The Slippers of Cinderella, c. 1919 (w / c, pencil & ink on paper)

Illustration for The Slippers of Cinderella, c. 1919 (w / c, pencil & ink on paper)
480808 Illustration for The Slippers of Cinderella, c.1919 (w/c, pencil & ink on paper) by Robertson, Graham (1866-1948); 20.5x18 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Peter Nahum at The Leicester

Background imageSpell Collection: Comment Tristan but le Philtre d amour, c. 1894 (litho)

Comment Tristan but le Philtre d amour, c. 1894 (litho)
2630777 Comment Tristan but le Philtre d amour, c.1894 (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSpell Collection: Kerami, Summer Spell, L`Opera

Kerami, Summer Spell, L`Opera C.Llewellyn, Dunwoody, Magire 26 March 1997 Date: 26 March 1997

Background imageSpell Collection: The return of Tannhauser to the Venusberg, from The Story of Venus and Tannhauser, 1895 (litho)

The return of Tannhauser to the Venusberg, from The Story of Venus and Tannhauser, 1895 (litho)
DGC288102 The return of Tannhauser to the Venusberg, from The Story of Venus and Tannhauser, 1895 (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSpell Collection: room 30

room 30
Sandra Ulfig ARPS

Background imageSpell Collection: The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as Toyose Saburozaemon Kageaki in the Play Hono Nitta... c

The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as Toyose Saburozaemon Kageaki in the Play Hono Nitta... c
The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as Toyose Saburozaemon Kageaki in the Play Hono Nitta Daimyojin, Performed at the Morita Theater in the Seventh Month, 1777, c. 1777

Background imageSpell Collection: Study for The Magic Circle, 1886 (oil on canvas)

Study for The Magic Circle, 1886 (oil on canvas)
CH21743 Study for The Magic Circle, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Waterhouse, John William (1849-1917); 61.5x41.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSpell Collection: She whispered her magic spells over him, and he leapt out again a youg lamb

She whispered her magic spells over him, and he leapt out again a youg lamb
3482338 She whispered her magic spells over him, and he leapt out again a youg lamb, from The Heroes published by George Allen and Unwin 1929 (colour litho) by Soper

Background imageSpell Collection: The Council Chamber, from The Briar Rose Series, 1890 (photogravure)

The Council Chamber, from The Briar Rose Series, 1890 (photogravure)
3726036 The Council Chamber, from The Briar Rose Series, 1890 (photogravure) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98) (after); 42.5x84.5 cm; Private Collection; By courtesy of Julian Hartnoll; English

Background imageSpell Collection: The Briar Wood, from The Briar Rose Series, 1890 (photogravure)

The Briar Wood, from The Briar Rose Series, 1890 (photogravure)
3726034 The Briar Wood, from The Briar Rose Series, 1890 (photogravure) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98) (after); 41.9x83.2 cm; Private Collection; By courtesy of Julian Hartnoll; English

Background imageSpell Collection: The Witches Sabbath (litho)

The Witches Sabbath (litho)
5207883 The Witches Sabbath (litho) by Benlliure y Gil, Jose (1855-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Witches Sabbath)

Background imageSpell Collection: A set of sixteen tiles arranged in pairs to form eight illustrations of the

A set of sixteen tiles arranged in pairs to form eight illustrations of the
1217588 A set of sixteen tiles arranged in pairs to form eight illustrations of the Briar Rose tale, 1862 - 1865 (ceramic) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 131.6x40.7 cm; Ashmolean Museum

Background imageSpell Collection: Acrasia, c. 1888 (oil and gold paint on canvas)

Acrasia, c. 1888 (oil and gold paint on canvas)
PNH366435 Acrasia, c.1888 (oil and gold paint on canvas) by Strudwick, John Melhuish (1849-1937); 70.5x56.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Acrasia)

Background imageSpell Collection: Merlin the Magician (chromolitho)

Merlin the Magician (chromolitho)
2817042 Merlin the Magician (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Merlin the Magician)

Background imageSpell Collection: Teatro La Scala, Tristan And Isolde, By Wagner; The Enchantment Of Love (Act I') (colour litho)

Teatro La Scala, Tristan And Isolde, By Wagner; The Enchantment Of Love (Act I') (colour litho)
2798385 Teatro La Scala, Tristan And Isolde, By Wagner; The Enchantment Of Love (Act I') (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Teatro La Scala)

Background imageSpell Collection: Circe (The Sorceress) 1911 (oil on canvas)

Circe (The Sorceress) 1911 (oil on canvas)
480778 Circe (The Sorceress) 1911 (oil on canvas) by Waterhouse, John William (1849-1917); 76x110.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSpell Collection: How Arthur drew forth ye sword, illustration from The Story of King Arthur

How Arthur drew forth ye sword, illustration from The Story of King Arthur
STC324295 How Arthur drew forth ye sword, illustration from The Story of King Arthur and his Knights, 1903 (litho) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American

Background imageSpell Collection: How the Serpent that guarded the Gold Fleece was slain, from

How the Serpent that guarded the Gold Fleece was slain, from
STC323723 How the Serpent that guarded the Gold Fleece was slain, from Tales of the Greek Seas by Andrew Lang, 1926 (ink on paper) by Ford

Background imageSpell Collection: Macbeth, Banquo and the Three Witches on the Heath in Act I

Macbeth, Banquo and the Three Witches on the Heath in Act I
STC238005 Macbeth, Banquo and the Three Witches on the Heath in Act I, Scene III of Macbeth by William Shakespeare (1564-1616) published 1805 (engraving) by Boydell

Background imageSpell Collection: The Witches at the Sabbath, after Hans Baldung Grien, illustrated in a history of magic

The Witches at the Sabbath, after Hans Baldung Grien, illustrated in a history of magic
STC202554 The Witches at the Sabbath, after Hans Baldung Grien, illustrated in a history of magic published late 19th century (litho) by Baldung Grien

Background imageSpell Collection: Michel de Nostradame (1503-66) and Catherine de Medici (1519-89

Michel de Nostradame (1503-66) and Catherine de Medici (1519-89
XIR170490 Michel de Nostradame (1503-66) and Catherine de Medici (1519-89) 1559 (pen & ink and wash on paper) by French School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageSpell Collection: The Prince arriving at the enchanted castle, illustration for

The Prince arriving at the enchanted castle, illustration for
PER190849 The Prince arriving at the enchanted castle, illustration for The Sleeping Beauty by Charles Perrault (1628-1703) (engraving) by Dore

Background imageSpell Collection: The Black Mass, the month of August for a magic calendar published in

The Black Mass, the month of August for a magic calendar published in
CHT173742 The Black Mass, the month of August for a magic calendar published in Art Nouveau review, 1896 (colour litho) by Orazi, Manuel (1860-1934); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; Italian

Background imageSpell Collection: The Love Potion, the month of May for a magic calendar published in Art Nouveau

The Love Potion, the month of May for a magic calendar published in Art Nouveau
CHT173739 The Love Potion, the month of May for a magic calendar published in Art Nouveau review, 1896 (colour litho) by Orazi, Manuel (1860-1934); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; Italian

Background imageSpell Collection: Rinaldo Abandons Armida

Rinaldo Abandons Armida
AII50191 Rinaldo Abandons Armida by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageSpell Collection: Circe Changing the Companions of Ulysses into Boars (oil on canvas)

Circe Changing the Companions of Ulysses into Boars (oil on canvas)
475780 Circe Changing the Companions of Ulysses into Boars (oil on canvas) by Castiglione, Giovanni Benedetto (Il Grechetto) (1609-64)

Background imageSpell Collection: The Three Witches appearing to Macbeth and Banquo, 1800-1810 (oil on canvas)

The Three Witches appearing to Macbeth and Banquo, 1800-1810 (oil on canvas)
CH401495 The Three Witches appearing to Macbeth and Banquo, 1800-1810 (oil on canvas) by Fuseli, Henry (Fussli, Johann Heinrich) (1741-1825); 87.1x112 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Macbeth)

Background imageSpell Collection: The Bewitched Piper, 1882 (pencil and watercolour)

The Bewitched Piper, 1882 (pencil and watercolour)
659799 The Bewitched Piper, 1882 (pencil and watercolour) by Sullivan, William Holmes (1836-1908); 52.7x68.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bewitched Piper. William Holmes Sullivan (fl)

Background imageSpell Collection: Prince Arthur and the Fairy Queen (oil on board)

Prince Arthur and the Fairy Queen (oil on board)
PNH371916 Prince Arthur and the Fairy Queen (oil on board) by Scottish School (19th century); 31x46 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A scene from The Faerie Queene)

Background imageSpell Collection: The Briar Rose Series, 1: The Prince Enters the Briar Wood

The Briar Rose Series, 1: The Prince Enters the Briar Wood
MH11916 The Briar Rose Series, 1: The Prince Enters the Briar Wood, 1870-90 (oil on canvas) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 122x250 cm; Faringdon Collection, Buscot, Oxon

Background imageSpell Collection: Spellbound

Spellbound
CW13664 Spellbound by Cotman, Frederick George (1850-1920); Private Collection; eChristopher Wood Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageSpell Collection: The Legend of the Briar Rose: The Council Room, pub. by Thomas Agnew & Sons

The Legend of the Briar Rose: The Council Room, pub. by Thomas Agnew & Sons
Ma103963 The Legend of the Briar Rose: The Council Room, pub. by Thomas Agnew & Sons, 1890 (photogravure) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98) (after)

Background imageSpell Collection: The Spell of Football - spectators

The Spell of Football - spectators engrossed in the game. 1907

Background imageSpell Collection: Latona transforming the peasants into frogs, c. 1644 (oil on copper)

Latona transforming the peasants into frogs, c. 1644 (oil on copper)
FIT282858 Latona transforming the peasants into frogs, c.1644 (oil on copper) by Hulsman, Johann (fl.1632); 23.8x30.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Background imageSpell Collection: The Prince coming into the Princesss bedroom at the enchanted castle

The Prince coming into the Princesss bedroom at the enchanted castle
PER190851 The Prince coming into the Princesss bedroom at the enchanted castle, illustration for The Sleeping Beauty by Charles Perrault (1628-1703) (engraving) by Dore




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"Unveiling the Enchantment: A Spellbinding Journey through Fairy Tales and Legends" Step into a world where magic reigns supreme, as we delve into the captivating realm of spells and sorcery. From the enchanting pages of "Fairy Tales of Winter - Cinderella" by Pauline Baynes to the mesmerizing melodies of a snake charmer's flute, prepare to be spellbound. Witness Siegfried and Odette's ethereal love unfold in Tchaikovsky's timeless masterpiece, Swan Lake ballet. As they dance with grace, their hearts entwined in an unbreakable spell. Beware the witch and her black cat, for they possess ancient knowledge that can both heal and harm. They hold secrets passed down through generations, tapping into realms beyond our comprehension. Travel back to ancient times alongside Odysseus as he tames wild animals with his cunning wit. Through his connection with nature, he harnesses an extraordinary power that defies all odds. In 1877 at Lloyds of London, The Loss Book tells tales of misfortunes met by those who dared challenge fate. Spells gone awry or simply unfortunate events? Only time will reveal their true nature. Centuries ago in Swabia, witness witches wielding fire as they destroy houses with malevolent intent. Their dark arts leave behind only ashes and despair – a chilling reminder of humanity's fear towards those who dabble in forbidden magic. Venture north to Berwick where witches gather under moonlit skies casting spells that stir winds and bend reality itself. In their unity lies immense power; beware crossing paths with these formidable enchantresses. Join Miranda, Prospero, and Ariel from Shakespeare's "The Tempest" on their mystical island retreat. Together they weave spells that manipulate destiny while exploring themes of forgiveness and redemption amidst magical chaos. As summer unfolds its vibrant tapestry in "Fairy Tales of Summer.