Spell Collection (#5)

The Pit of Acheron or The Birth of the Plagues of England, January 28, 1784

Cupids Spell, 1885, (c1930). Creator: Henry Woods
Cupids Spell, 1885, (c1930). Young man and woman sitting below a statue of Cupid, god of love, which is draped with fishing nets

A Spell for a Fairy, 1914. Creator: Claude Allin Shepperson
A Spell for a Fairy, 1914. From " Princess Marys Gift Book", a collection of childrens stories by the leading authors of the day, with illustrations from well-known artists

Five Teenagers With T-Shirts Spelling Jesus

She caused the rock to shut down, 1905. Artist: Dora Curtis
She caused the rock to shut down, 1905. Vivien turns on her own master, Merlin, tricking him to enter the rock which she then closes on him

Three witches in a graveyard, c1790s. A man passing by is assailed by demons

Witch raising a storm, 1562. From Olaus Magnus Historia de gentibus septentrionalibus, Antwerp. (Colorised black and white print)

Dance She Must, Over Field and Meadow, c1930. Artist: W Heath Robinson
Dance She Must, Over Field and Meadow, c1930. An illustration from The Red Shoes by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen

The Wild Swans, c1930. Artist: W Heath Robinson
The Wild Swans, c1930. An illustration from The Wild Swans by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen. [Hodder and Stoughton Limited for Boots Pure Drug Co

The Old Woman in the Wood, 1901. Artist: Edward Henry Wehnert
The Old Woman in the Wood, 1901. From Grimms Household Stories collected by the Brothers Grimm. [George Routledge & Sons, Limited, London, 1901]

The Boots Made of Buffalo Leather, 1901. Artist: Edward Henry Wehnert
The Boots Made of Buffalo Leather, 1901. From Grimms Household Stories collected by the Brothers Grimm. [George Routledge & Sons, Limited, London, 1901]

Bewitched Groom (Sleeping Groom and a Sorceress), 1544 (1964). A print from A History of Wood Engraving, by Douglas Percy Bliss, Spring Books, London, 1964

The Abracadabra, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

A representation of September, 1757. Artist: Bernard de Montfaucon
A representation of September, 1757. A naked man holding a lizard, and two tanks symbolize the grape harvest. A plate from Supplement au livre de L antiquite expliquee et representee en figures

A representation of January, 1757. Artist: Bernard de Montfaucon
A representation of January, 1757. A Roman consul. A plate from Supplement au livre de L antiquite expliquee et representee en figures, Paris, 1757

WITCH BREWING UP STORM. Woodcut from Olaus Magnus Historia de gentibus septentrionalibus, Rome, Italy, 1555

A coven of witches around a cauldron. Witches were said to prepare their secret potions in a cauldron. After a 19th century illustration an 1807 edition of Charles Lambs Tales From Shakespeare

16th century English witches, seen here trying to influence the weather

holy Wiegalinda Pantter spell 1917 pencil crayon
The holy Wiegalinda of Pantter = spell, 1917, pencil and crayon, sheet: 28.9 x 21.9 cm, recto 1, 866. The holy Wie =, galin =, da of Pantter = Bann:, Groszkesskeiserliche Krohn =, Prinzessinn

P. M. L Spell Adolf Zethelius Erik Adolf Zethelius
P.M.L, Spell, Adolf Zethelius, Erik Adolf Zethelius, 1781-1864, painting, portrait, 1919, Oil, Height, 83 cm (32.6 inches), Width, 69 cm (27.1 inches)

Scene From Sleeping Beauty By Charles Perrault. The Princess Has Pricked Her Finger And Fallen Asleep. The Good Fairy Then Casts A Spell So That Everyone In The Castle Falls Asleep

The Twelve Brothers, Illustration From The Golden Wonder Book Published 1934. The Old Woman Said To Her " why Didn t Thou Not Leave The Twelve White Flowers

Instantly They Lay Still All Turned Into Stone. Illustration By Arthur Rackham From Grimms Fairy Tale, The Two Brothers

Fern Flower
Magical glowing flower on a botanist workplace with books, candles and a magnifying glass. Dark fantasy still life with copy space.. Dina Belenko

The Tailor and the Fairy from The Complete Works of Beranger, 1836

The Witches, 1510. Creator: Hans Baldung
The Witches, 1510

Witches, 1514, (1943). Creator: Hans Baldung
Witches, 1514, (1943). There was strong interest in witchcraft in the German-speaking countries at the beginning of the sixteenth century

Repeating Pattern - Cinderella Story - green background
Repeating Pattern - Characters from the story of Cinderella (in white silhouette on a green background). *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern

Repeating Pattern - Cinderella Story - yellow background
Repeating Pattern - Characters from the story of Cinderella (in white silhouette on a yellow background). *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern

WITCHES, 1508. Witches brewing up a storm. German woodcut, 1508

WITCHES SABBATH, 1514. Witches concocting an ointment to be used for flying to the Sabbath. Woodcut by Hans Baldung Grien, 1514

Witch raising a storm, 1562. From Olaus Magnus Historia de gentibus septentrionalibus, Antwerp

Witches destroying a house by fire - Swabia, 1533. Woodcut from Francesco Maria Guazzo Compendium Maleficarum, Milan, 1608

Witches casting a spell to bring rain, 1489. From De Laniis et phitonicis mulieribus by Ulrich Molitor. [Constance, 1489]

Dr Faustus (1488-1541) conjuring up Mephistopheles. Faust formed subject of dramas by Christopher Marlowe and Goethe. Goethe version basis for Gounods opera

Morgan le Fay casts spell on Merlin. Artist: Henry Ryland
Morgan le Fay casts spell on Merlin. Engraving after Henry Ryland (1856-1924), English painter and illustrator

Witch at Halloween
A witch brewing a potion to make a spell of joy at Halloween. Date: circa 1910

The Sleeping Beauty. Engraving. Colored
The Sleeping Beauty. The miracle of love. Engraving in The Iberian Illustration, 1885. Colored

Casting a spell
A magician casts a spell for a military client. Date: medieval

Illustration, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, by Kupka. Date: early 20th century

Cl魥nt-Bayard Vintage Car
Cl魥 nt-Bayard Vintage Car, England. Showing Vesta Tilley (Spell as Clement Bayard for search purposes) Date: 1910s

Book cover, Learning to Spell, by Irene Martyn. Showing a girl at a desk in front of a blackboard. Date: circa 1940s

Frederik Henriks Oath
Prince Frederik Henrik (spell his name any way you like) swears an oath regarding Holland and West Friesland. Date: circa 1640

Studies Rest Flight Egypt 1571-1639 Pen brown ink
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Plate 131 Scylla Changed Circe Spell Circes veneficy
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PERRAULT: SLEEPING BEAUTY. The old crone casts a spell on the baby princess. Drawing, c1891, by Henry J. Ford for the Perrault fairy tale

WITCHES BREWING UP STORM. Woodcut from Olaus Magnus Historia de gentibus septentrionalibus, Rome, Italy, 1555

WITCHES, 1489. Witches brewing up a hailstorm. Woodcut, German, 1489

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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.