Winged Collection (#5)

A sectional view of a termites nest
5308479 A sectional view of a termites nest.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a sectional view of a termites nest, along with the Queen, workers, soldiers, and a winged termite. Dated 19th century)

Dragonfly, Cordulegaster annulatus. From Bibby's Annual published 1910
2638472 Dragonfly, Cordulegaster annulatus. From Bibby's Annual published 1910.; Private Collection; Photo © Hilary Morgan

Purple hairstreak butterfly, Neozephyrus quercus, green silver lines moth, Pseudoips prasinana, green oak moth
FLO4638667 Purple hairstreak butterfly, Neozephyrus quercus, green silver lines moth, Pseudoips prasinana, green oak moth, Tortrix viridana, dun-bar, Cosmia trapezina, and scalloped hazel

Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving)
8638771 Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving) by Bennett, Charles Henry (1828-67) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Constructing the wings of the Vickers monoplane (b/w photo)
8636650 Constructing the wings of the Vickers monoplane (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Constructing the wings of the Vickers monoplane)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630726 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Painted wooden figure of Garudha in Rakshasa form from a temple in Bali (colour litho)
8663542 Painted wooden figure of Garudha in Rakshasa form from a temple in Bali (colour litho) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brahmanic idol)

Robert Hooke surprises Samuel Pepys (litho)
8673183 Robert Hooke surprises Samuel Pepys (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Hooke surprises Samuel Pepys)

The Winged Victory of Samothrace, also called the Nike of Samothrace. 2nd century B.C
529021 The Winged Victory of Samothrace, also called the Nike of Samothrace. 2nd century B.C. (marble sculpture of the Greek goddess Nike (Victory)); (add.info.: Since 1884)

Angel (litho)
8634918 Angel (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Angel. Illustration for An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in London, Vol IV)

This Mechanized Age, 1937: Dornier DOX (colour litho)
8657532 This Mechanized Age, 1937: Dornier DOX (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dornier DOX)

Anonymous Master, Brabant, A Floating angel, c.1510-1530 (Alabaster)
7332596 Anonymous Master, Brabant, A Floating angel, c.1510-1530 (Alabaster); Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent, Belgium; (add.info.: Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Oost-Vlaanderen)

Education of Cupid, c.1859 (oil on panel)
5860849 Education of Cupid, c.1859 (oil on panel) by Diaz de la Pena, Narcisse Virgilio (1807-1876); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: By Narcisse Virgile Diaz de la Pena)

A winged Mercury
5308084 A winged Mercury.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a winged Mercury. Mercury, patron god of financial gain, commerce, eloquence (and thus poetry)

The Assyrian winged god Nesroch
5312061 The Assyrian winged god Nesroch; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Assyrian winged god Nesroch in a mirror image either side of a symbolic tree)

Rain in may, 1902 (illustration)
8698343 Rain in may, 1902 (illustration) by Monnier, Marius (1871-1938); (add.info.: Science. Meteorology. Rains in may. Caricature by Monnier in: L'actualite, France, May)

Death of Icarus, 17th century (engraving)
3480571 Death of Icarus, 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: Death of Icarus. Engraving from Tableaux du temple des muses (1655) by Michel de Marolles (1600 - 1681)

In memory of the Commune of Paris, France (engraving)
8631286 In memory of the Commune of Paris, France (engraving) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: In memory of the Commune of Paris, France)

Illustration for Legends for Lionel by Walter Crane (colour litho)
8629453 Illustration for Legends for Lionel by Walter Crane (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: it stood and flapped its wings)

Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving)
8638748 Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving) by Bennett, Charles Henry (1828-67) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

"I felt the wind from his wings on my face" (litho)
8651303 "I felt the wind from his wings on my face" (litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Aschemon, The Dragon (litho)
8634564 Aschemon, The Dragon (litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aschemon, The Dragon. Illustration for The Studio, Volume 17, 1899.); © Look and Learn

Good luck (colour litho)
8656536 Good luck (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Good luck. An angel and horseshoes. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

How to carve capercailzie (b/w photo)
8657627 How to carve capercailzie (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How to carve capercailzie)

Rest on the Flight into Egypt, c. 1640 (oil on wood)
XOS5878805 Rest on the Flight into Egypt, c. 1640 (oil on wood) by Poerson, Charles (1609-67); 57.5x67.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Charles Poerson)

A Rooster and Turkey Fighting, c.1680 (oil on canvas)
XOS5880800 A Rooster and Turkey Fighting, c.1680 (oil on canvas) by Hondecoeter, Melchior de (1636-95); 164.5x193 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Modern Wonders, 1938: The Westland-Hill "Pterodactyl" (colour photo)
8659890 Modern Wonders, 1938: The Westland-Hill "Pterodactyl" (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A griffin (engraving)
8672609 A griffin (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A griffin, mythical creature)

Branchini Madonna, 1427 (tempera and gold leaf on panel)
8682928 Branchini Madonna, 1427 (tempera and gold leaf on panel) by Giovanni di Paolo di Grazia (1403-82); Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena, CA, USA; (add.info.: By Giovanni di Paolo)

Krishna, (The Black One), an avatar of Vishnu, winged attendant, and monkey god at his feet
534749 Krishna, (The Black One), an avatar of Vishnu, winged attendant, and monkey god at his feet. 18th century (Indian miniature displayed at the Museum of Decorative Arts)

KAIROS Fragment of a sarcophagus representing Kairos, 2nd century (low relief)
FGL5499986 KAIROS Fragment of a sarcophagus representing Kairos, 2nd century (low relief); (add.info.: According to the sculpture of Lysippe (circa 395-around 305 BC)

Assyrian winged god Nisroch carrying the pine cone, symbol of regeneration
537267 Assyrian winged god Nisroch carrying the pine cone, symbol of regeneration. Engraving after relief excavated at Nimrod in the 19th century; Universal History Archive/UIG

Dante, 1919 (oil on canvas)
659129 Dante, 1919 (oil on canvas) by Delville, Jean (1867-1953); 142.2x177.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dante. Jean Delville (1867-1953). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1919

Holy Gates from the first half of the eighteenth century, Museum inventory number 1824...1911
Holy Gates from the first half of the eighteenth century, Museum inventory number 1824, Rostov Museum, Rostov Velikii, 1911

Circe and Ulysses, 1611-1669. Creators: Filippo Lauri, Pietro da Cortona
Circe and Ulysses, 1611-1669

Matthew the Evangelist with Benefactor, 1516-1547. Creator: Perino del Vaga
Matthew the Evangelist with Benefactor, 1516-1547

Mercury. Creator: Hans Baldung
Mercury, Unknown date

King Charles XI's upbringing. Allegory, 1668. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
King Charles XI's upbringing. Allegory, 1668

King Charles XI's guardian angel. Allegory, 1668. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
King Charles XI's guardian angel. Allegory, 1668

Tengu Messengers Colliding in Midair, 1882. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Tengu Messengers Colliding in Midair, 1882. Series: Sketches by Yoshitoshi

Winged Cupid Figurine on a Pyramidial Base, Roman Period (30 BCE-395 CE) or later. Creator: Unknown
Winged Cupid Figurine on a Pyramidial Base, Roman Period (30 BCE-395 CE) or later

Winged Baboon Figurine, Probably Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (323 BCE-200 CE) or modern. Creator: Unknown
Winged Baboon Figurine, Probably Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (323 BCE-200 CE) or modern

Pantheistic Winged Deity with Bes Face, Probably Late Period-early Ptolemaic Period (664-200 B.C.). Creator: Unknown
Pantheistic Winged Deity with Bes Face, Probably Late Period-early Ptolemaic Period (664-200 B.C.)

Painted Plume with Sun Disk Containing Winged Kheper Beetle, 24th-30th Dynasty (724-343 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Painted Plume with Sun Disk Containing Winged Kheper Beetle, 24th-30th Dynasty (724-343 BCE)

A Competition among Powerful Magicians, 1869. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
A Competition among Powerful Magicians, 1869

The Dark Hours of Italy; The "Piazzetta", in front of the Doge's Palace.... 1917. Creator: Unknown
The Dark Hours of Italy; The "Piazzetta", in front of the Doge's Palace. Areas of Venice threatened, November 4, 1917, at the most critical moment of the Austro-German offensive, 1917

Psalter. Breviary for an ecclesiastical dignitary, mid 13th century. Creator: Anon
Psalter. Breviary for an ecclesiastical dignitary, mid 13th century

Vision of Cornelius the Centurion, 1664. Creator: Gerbrand van den Eeckhout
Vision of Cornelius the Centurion, 1664. The appearance of an angel to the Roman centurion Cornelius (Acts of the Apostles) telling him to seek out St. Peter, who will then preach to him about Christ

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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.