Winged Collection (#3)

Jewel beetle (Chrysochroa rajah)

Fruit fly, artwork
Fruit fly. Computer artwork showing the anatomy of a fruit fly (Drosophila sp.)

Dragonflies, 17th century artwork. Dragonflies are predatory winged insects that feed on small insects in and around wetlands areas. The adult form, seen here, develops from an aquatic larval stage

Benzole Company National Agency round sign
A circular tin/alloy sign advertising National Agency - Benzole Company Ltd. *EDITORIAL USE ONLY*

Pink Court Shoes 1948
A pink high heeled court shoe with peep toes, punched hole decoration and winged heel detail - hence the name Pegasus

The Archangel Gabriel, detail from the chapel interior (fresco)
XIR162360 The Archangel Gabriel, detail from the chapel interior (fresco) by Byzantine, (11th Century); Cathedral of St. Sophia, Kiev, Ukraine; out of copyright

Water nymph hovering over water (litho)
6031829 Water nymph hovering over water (litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Water nymph hovering over water)

The Bird dance in Burma (Myanmar), 1909 (colour litho)
473638 The Bird dance in Burma (Myanmar), 1909 (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Brescia Winged Victory, roman art replica, depicting the capuan Aphrodite (plaster)
8620132 The Brescia Winged Victory, roman art replica, depicting the capuan Aphrodite (plaster) by Roman, (1st century AD) (after); Museo di Santa Giulia, Museo della citta, Brescia

The Brescia Winged Victory, roman art replica, depicting the capuan Aphrodite (plaster)
8620133 The Brescia Winged Victory, roman art replica, depicting the capuan Aphrodite (plaster) by Roman, (1st century AD) (after); Museo di Santa Giulia, Museo della citta, Brescia

Monument to King Victor Emmanuel II in Rome (chromolitho)
2788708 Monument to King Victor Emmanuel II in Rome (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monument to King Victor Emmanuel II in Rome)

Quadriga of Unity and two Victory statues from the Monument to King Victor Emmanuel II in Rome (chromolitho)
2788710 Quadriga of Unity and two Victory statues from the Monument to King Victor Emmanuel II in Rome (chromolitho) by European School

The Virgin and Child with Saint Margaret and Saint Catherine, 1500. Creator: Unknown
The Virgin and Child with Saint Margaret and Saint Catherine, 1500.

The Archangel Michael overthrowing Lucifer, 1656. Creator: Francesco Maffei
The Archangel Michael overthrowing Lucifer, 1656.

The Annunciation Diptych, 1433. Creator: Jan van Eyck
The Annunciation Diptych, 1433.

The Infant Christ on the Orb of the World, 1530. Creator: Joos van Cleve
The Infant Christ on the Orb of the World, 1530. This small painting was possibly intended for private devotional purposes.

The Nativity, 1520. Creator: Bartholomaeus Bruyn the Elder
The Nativity, 1520.

The Annunciation, 1455. Creator: Benedetto Bonfigli
The Annunciation, 1455.

The Sacrifice of Isaac, 1715. Creator: Giovanni Battista Piazzetta
The Sacrifice of Isaac, 1715.

The Annunciation, 1580. Creator: Paolo Veronese
The Annunciation, 1580.

Mary Magdalen conforted by Angels, 1694. Creator: Sebastiano Ricci
Mary Magdalen conforted by Angels, 1694.

The Annunciation to Manoah's Wife, 1555. Creator: Jacopo Tintoretto
The Annunciation to Manoah's Wife, 1555.

The Annunciation, 1576. Creator: El Greco
The Annunciation, 1576.

Neptune and Amphitrite, 1691. Creator: Sebastiano Ricci
Neptune and Amphitrite, 1691.

Aviette Contest - France, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Aviette Contest - France, 1912. Photo taken at Issy les Moulineaux near Paris, France, June 7, 1912.

Satan Surveying The Fallen Angels, c1790. Creator: Jean-Jacques Feuchere
Satan Surveying The Fallen Angels, c1790.

Nemesis (the Great Fortune), c.1502. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Nemesis (the Great Fortune), c.1502. A powerful, middle-aged female figure, nude and winged, is placed on a globe and moves suspended between the clouds, overlooking a broad valley landscape

MILAN, ITALY - JUNE 2020: the Cupid Triumphant - by Bertel Thorvaldsen, antique statue in marble (1822), 2019 (photo)
8856811 MILAN, ITALY - JUNE 2020: the Cupid Triumphant - by Bertel Thorvaldsen, antique statue in marble (1822), 2019 (photo) by Thorvaldsen, Bertel (1770-1844); (add.info.: MILAN)

Pterodactyl and Archaeopteryx (print)
7420074 Pterodactyl and Archaeopteryx (print); (add.info.: Diagram of a Pterodactyl, its wing showing the elongated 5th finger and an Archaeopteryx. From the book Outline of History by H.G)

Engraving depicting the Staff of Hermes, also known as the caduceus, is the traditional symbol of Hermes
5309414 Engraving depicting the Staff of Hermes, also known as the caduceus, is the traditional symbol of Hermes and features two snakes winding around an often winged staff; (add.info)

A Lama, Lamma or Lamassu, a Sumerian or Assyrian deity which had a human head, the body of a bull or a lion
6867218 A Lama, Lamma or Lamassu, a Sumerian or Assyrian deity which had a human head, the body of a bull or a lion, and bird wings

Christian's fight with Appolyon. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print
2603551 Christian's fight with Appolyon. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print.; (add.info)

Cupid (Amor), c. 1630 (oil on canvas)
XOS5878307 Cupid (Amor), c. 1630 (oil on canvas) by Liss, Johann (c.1595-1631); 108x86 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Johann Liss)

Stonyhurst College: The South Front, West and East Wings (b/w photo)
8633088 Stonyhurst College: The South Front, West and East Wings (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The South Front, West and East Wings)

The Historical Pageant of Bradford, July 1931 (b/w photo)
8652360 The Historical Pageant of Bradford, July 1931 (b/w photo) by Scott, Walter (1878-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The Historical Pageant of Bradford, the Souvenir Book)

Modern Wonders, 1938: The Flying Triangle (colour photo)
8659891 Modern Wonders, 1938: The Flying Triangle (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Flying Triangle)

The Butterfly (colour litho)
8655867 The Butterfly (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Butterfly. Woman in a poppy flower with butterfly wings. Postcard, early 20th century)

This Mechanized Age, 1937: Amphibian Flying Boat (colour litho)
8657520 This Mechanized Age, 1937: Amphibian Flying Boat (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amphibian Flying Boat)

Wing of dove (engraving)
8666717 Wing of dove (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wing of dove. Illustration for Outlines of Zoology by J Arthur Thomson (3rd edn, Young J Pentland)

Illustration for Animal Mechanism, A Treatise on Terrestrial and Aerial Locomotion (engraving)
8667457 Illustration for Animal Mechanism, A Treatise on Terrestrial and Aerial Locomotion (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for Animal Mechanism, A Treatise on Terrestrial and Aerial Locomotion (engraving)
8667441 Illustration for Animal Mechanism, A Treatise on Terrestrial and Aerial Locomotion (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Green-winged pytilia (green goldfinch), Pytilia melba. Illustration copied from George Edwards
FLO4641288 Green-winged pytilia (green goldfinch), Pytilia melba. Illustration copied from George Edwards. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine

Angels floating by the deathbed, 1850
3478342 Angels floating by the deathbed, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting angels floating by the deathbed of a young woman. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

An angelic figure donating bread to the less fortunate, 1850
3478242 An angelic figure donating bread to the less fortunate, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an angelic figure donating bread to the less fortunate)

MILAN, ITALY - JUNE 2020: the Cupid Triumphant - by Bertel Thorvaldsen, antique statue in marble (1822), 2019 (photo)
8856836 MILAN, ITALY - JUNE 2020: the Cupid Triumphant - by Bertel Thorvaldsen, antique statue in marble (1822), 2019 (photo) by Thorvaldsen, Bertel (1770-1844); (add.info.: MILAN)

Acroterial statue of Harpy/Siren with spread wings, painted terracotta, from rome, 5th century BC
6384428 Acroterial statue of Harpy/Siren with spread wings, painted terracotta, from rome, 5th century BC, national etruscan museum of villa Giulia, Rome

Common emerald dove, Chalcophaps indica. (Green winged dove) Illustration copied from George Edwards
FLO4640612 Common emerald dove, Chalcophaps indica. (Green winged dove) Illustration copied from George Edwards. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine

Varieties of domestic water fowl
5311994 Varieties of domestic water fowl; (add.info.: Engraving depicting varieties of domestic water fowl. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

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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.