Winged Collection (#6)

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

Solomon as the King of the Three Worlds, between c1775 and c1800. Creator: Unknown
Solomon as the King of the Three Worlds, between c1775 and c1800

The Skeletons, between 1518 and 1525. Creators: Marco Dente, Baccio Bandinelli
The Skeletons, between 1518 and 1525

Le Commerce...Quand donc... 1851. Creator: Honore Daumier
Le Commerce...Quand donc... 1851. Le commerce. - Quand donc, messieurs, finirez vous de jouer a ce jeu la...cela commence a m'ennuyer de payer tous les frais de la partie!...'. Business

Tengu, early 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Tengu, early 19th century

J'ai des Miots dans l'assemblée... 1851. Creator: Honore Daumier
J'ai des Miots dans l'assemblee... 1851. Satirical caricature - Andre Marie Jean Jacques Dupin pushing a plough: J'ai des Miots dans l'assemblee, j'ai des Segurs marques de roux

Epitaph of IO. Fr. A Slingelant, 1647 or later. Creator: Anon
Epitaph of IO. Fr. A Slingelant, 1647 or later. Winged cartouche with draperies and text Tecum Principum. At the bottom a coat of arms and an owl with a shield with a medusa head

The Angel of Splendours, 1894. Creator: Jean Delville
The Angel of Splendours, 1894. Private collection

Three studies of kneeling angels with torches, 1690-1699. Creator: Marc Antonio Franceschini
Three studies of kneeling angels with torches, 1690-1699

Invention, 1748. Creator: Louis Fabritius Dubourg
Invention, 1748

Venus and Amor, 1605-1610. Creator: Jacques de Gheyn II
Venus and Amor, 1605-1610. Other Title(s): Venus and Amor

Double-sided Polyptych with the Virgin and Child, Saint George and the Young... late 18th cent. Creator: Unknown
Double-sided Polyptych with the Virgin and Child, Saint George and the Young Woman of Beirut, Archangels, and Saints, late 18th century

Allegory of the betrothal of King Karl XI and Queen Ulrika Eleonora, 1692. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Allegory of the betrothal of King Karl XI and Queen Ulrika Eleonora, 1692

Mercury Turning Aglauros to Stone, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Mercury Turning Aglauros to Stone, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 20

Hercules and the Serpent Ladon, 1608. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van Aelst
Hercules and the Serpent Ladon, 1608. From The Labors of Hercules, pl. 10. Hercules draws his bow, the rearing serpent appears in profile

Lustration of a Jina Rishabhanatha (Adinatha), Folio from a Bhaktamara... between c1800 and c1825. Creator: Unknown
Lustration of a Jina Rishabhanatha (Adinatha), Folio from a Bhaktamara Stotra (Hymn of the Immortal Devotee) (image 1 of 6), between c1800 and c1825

Heavenly Spirit: Karyobinga, early 19th century. Creator: Kyokusen
Heavenly Spirit: Karyobinga, early 19th century

Two Winged Angels, Folio from a Manuscript... c1570. Creator: Unknown
Two Winged Angels, Folio from a Manuscript of Al-Qazwini's Ajaib Al-Makhluqat, c1570

Gustav II Adolf, 1594-1632, King of Sweden. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Gustav II Adolf, 1594-1632, King of Sweden, unknown date

Flower decorating putti, c17th century. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Flower decorating putti, c17th century

Holy Family, 1707. Creator: John Smith
Holy Family, 1707

Design for a pendant with a woman with dragonfly wings, of gold, rubies, opals and enamel, c.1905

Portrait of Herman Henstenburgh in an oval frame, held by female figure and putto, 1683-1746. 18th-century Dutch painter known for fruit and flower still lifes, with a specialty in insects and birds

Cupid and Psyche, 1767. Creator: Louis Jean Francois Lagrenee
Cupid and Psyche, 1767

Biblical Scene, c.1645-c.1669. Creator: Unknown
Biblical Scene, c.1645-c.1669. Copy after Gottfried Kneller. (Previously attributed to Ferdinand Bol)

Gustav I, 1497-1560, King of Sweden, c16th century. Creator: Anon
Gustav I, 1497-1560, King of Sweden, c16th century

Fortune Riding on a Wheel, 16th century. Creator: Anon
Fortune Riding on a Wheel, 16th century

Female Angel. Companion piece to NM 6862, c1310-1340. Creator: Master of Figline
Female Angel. Companion piece to NM 6862, c1310-1340

The Victory of Painting over Death, 1660. Creator: Gesina ter Borch
The Victory of Painting over Death, 1660

The Annunciation, 1748. Creator: Agostino Masucci
The Annunciation, 1748

Gloria Victoribus; Maquette de la derniere oeuvre d'Antonin Mercie, auteur du "Gloria Victis". From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

Le "Gloria Victis"; d'Antonin Mercie, 1916. Creator: Goupil
Antonin Mercie, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII. La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916"

Venus and Cupid, 1628-1670. Creators: Jacob van Loo, Bartholomeus van der Helst
Venus and Cupid, 1628-1670

Allons pour année papa mars... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Allons pour annee papa mars... 19th century

Confederate Monument, Baltimore, Md. between 1900 and 1906. Creator: Unknown
Confederate Monument, Baltimore, Md. between 1900 and 1906

Vignette for a Title Page: "Winged Victory". Creator: Thomas Stothard
Vignette for a Title Page: "Winged Victory"

Mercury Killing Argus, 1651-1706. Creator: Girolamo Troppa
Mercury Killing Argus, 1651-1706

The Archangel Michael with the Dragon, 1498-1501. Creator: Unknown
The Archangel Michael with the Dragon, 1498-1501

Evening;Evening. Death and the Old Woman, 1887. Creator: Laurits Andersen Ring
Evening;Evening. Death and the Old Woman, 1887

Jacob Wrestling with the Angel, 1907. Creator: Oluf Hartmann
Jacob Wrestling with the Angel, 1907

Brooch with Table-Stones, Winged Dragons at Top, and Griffins at Bottom, 1596. Creator: Daniel Mignot
Brooch with Table-Stones, Winged Dragons at Top, and Griffins at Bottom, 1596

Brooch with Table-Stones, Dragons at Top, andWinged Monsters Blowing Horns at Bottom, 1596. Creator: Daniel Mignot
Brooch with Table-Stones, Dragons at Top, andWinged Monsters Blowing Horns at Bottom, 1596

Brooch with Table-Stones, Winged Animals at Top, and Winged Human Beings at Bottom, 1596. Creator: Daniel Mignot
Brooch with Table-Stones, Winged Animals at Top, and Winged Human Beings at Bottom, 1596

Hyacinth-Shaped Brooch with Winged Snakes at Top and Winged Animals at Bottom, 1596. Creator: Daniel Mignot
Hyacinth-Shaped Brooch with Winged Snakes at Top and Winged Animals at Bottom, 1596

Cup. Creator: Georg Wechter I
Cup

Two small goblets superimposed in reverse, published 1579. Creator: Georg Wechter I
Two small goblets superimposed in reverse, published 1579

Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata, 1620. Creator: Lucas Vorsterman
Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata, 1620

Esquisse pour le salon des Arts à l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris : La glorification de l'Art, c.1888
Esquisse pour le salon des Arts a l'Hotel de Ville de Paris : La glorification de l'Art, c.1888

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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.