Winged Collection (#100)

Sharp-Winged Hawk Moth
SHARP-WINGED HAWK MOTH with caterpillar

Wizard Oz / Winged Monkeys
Dorothy watches apprehensively as the Lion is caught and bound by the Winged Monkeys

Xerxes Palace / Persepolis
Monumental winged bulls flank an entranceway into the Palace of Xerxes I at Persepolis. The Palaces borrowed elements from many traditions - Median, Mesopotamian, Greek & Egyptian

Winged Demon in Lair
The winged demon in his icy lair

Carved stone, Ephesus, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Asia

Satan Smitten / Dore
Satan, shown as the fallen angel, after having been smitten by Michael

El Cid / Camphausen
EL CID alias RODRIGO DIAZ DE VIVAR Spanish hero on his horse

St George (Sculpture)
His horse rears as he brings his sword down on the bat- winged dragon

Winged Ballerina + Fan
A winged ballerina poses beside a Liebig jar

Ballerina with Wings
A winged ballerina balances upon a Liebig jar

James I / Van Der Werff
JAMES I with two cupids, one winged and one not, who are engaged in adding the emblem of Scotland to the British arms

She Lights Him
A man in top hat lights his cigarette from that of his female companion; the couple are surrounded by a serpent motif clutched by a winged devils or satyrs head

Hermes Airborne
airborne, thanks to his winged shoes; he carries a caduceus, with which he can send anyone to sleep at a touch

Hermes Winged Shoes
He puts on his winged shoes

Ministere De LA Marine
A surreal depiction showing people in front of the Ministere de la marine looking upwards at an assortment of flying entities e.g men with harpoons riding whales

Sea Serpent Rears Up
An ugly winged serpent of the sea rears up to confront a startled sailor who lets go the ships wheel in fright

C15 Venetian Galley
A Venetian Galley built in the 14th century

Dores Dante Demon
The winged demon in his icy lair

Music / Opera / Wagner C1900
The Ring - gotterdammerung

Alexander & Dragons
Alexander the Great encounters winged dragons in the course of his far Eastern expedition

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"Winged: A Journey Through Art, Nature, and Mythology" Immerse yourself in the world of wings as we explore the captivating realm of flight. From ancient Greek mythology to stunning alpine landscapes, this 150 caption takes you on a visual odyssey through various interpretations creatures. Let's start with "Hermes" by Jonnard in 1886, an exquisite portrayal of the messenger god donning his iconic winged sandals. The artwork beautifully captures Hermes' swift movement and divine grace. Moving forward, we encounter the majestic "Winged Victory of Samothrace, " also known as Nike of Samothrace. This Hellenistic masterpiece stands proudly atop a grand staircase at the Louvre Museum, symbolizing triumph and power. Venturing into a different artistic realm, imagine gazing up at a ceiling adorned with intricate depictions of 80 Ethiopian cherubs with delicate wings. Each brushstroke brings these heavenly beings to life in ethereal beauty. Transitioning from art to nature's canvas, picture yourself standing amidst Wengen's breathtaking landscape in Switzerland's Bernese Oberland region. At an elevation of 1274m above sea level, you can almost feel the crisp mountain air as you marvel at snow-capped peaks and soaring winged birds gliding effortlessly across the sky. Speaking of birds, let us not forget about our vibrant insect friends like the Red Admiral butterfly perched delicately on sun-kissed plants. Its elegant wings display striking patterns that mesmerize observers lucky enough to witness its sunbathing ritual. Shifting gears towards ancient civilizations, we encounter the imposing Winged Assyrian Bull—a symbol representing strength and protection throughout Mesopotamian history. These colossal statues evoke awe-inspiring wonder even after centuries have passed. Stepping back into more recent times brings us to Illustrated London News' Christmas number cover from 1904—an enchanting illustration capturing festive cheer with winged cherubs spreading joy and merriment.