Winged Collection (#9)

Angel's Love (silver albumen print)
7443479 Angel's Love (silver albumen print) by Centennial Photographic Co. (fl.1876); 20x12 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Exhibit name: Angelic love / Giulio Bergonzoli)

Mars, Venus and Cupid (oil on canvas)
NGW185762 Mars, Venus and Cupid (oil on canvas) by Palma, Jacopo (Il Vecchio) (c.1480-1528); 91.4x137.2 cm; National Museum Wales; (add.info.: By Jacopo Palma); National Museums & Galleries of Wales

The Birth of Venus (detail), c. 1485 (tempera on canvas)
5863915 The Birth of Venus (detail), c.1485 (tempera on canvas) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

An Angel (pen and brown ink with brown wash on off-white paper)
1217556 An Angel (pen and brown ink with brown wash on off-white paper) by Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) (1591-1666); 25.7x20.1 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Venus at the Forge of Vulcan, also known as "Thetis receives the Arms of
3740413 Venus at the Forge of Vulcan, also known as " Thetis receives the Arms of Achilles" (oil on canvas) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641); 113 x 149.5 cm; Yale University Art Gallery

Ancient Germanic cavalry. They wear helmets, capes, pants and socks, and carry severed heads, lances and shields. From Philipp Cluvers Germania Antiqua. Guerrieri Germani a cavallo

Boreas abducting Oreithyia, 1822
PWI83543 Boreas abducting Oreithyia, 1822 by Lancrenon, Joseph Ferdinand (1794-1874); Musee Girodet, Montargis, France; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

Nike, Ancient Greek goddess of Victory (engraving)
5996370 Nike, Ancient Greek goddess of Victory (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nike, Ancient Greek goddess of Victory)

Allegory of Vanity, 1600 (oil on wood)
3959972 Allegory of Vanity, 1600 (oil on wood) by Isaacsz. Pieter Fransz. (1569-1625); 36.4 x 43.5 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel

Fairies Flying to a Castle in the Sky, 1940 (screen print)
2622340 Fairies Flying to a Castle in the Sky, 1940 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mercury from The Gods Who Preside Over the Planets, 1528. Creator: Master I. B
Mercury from The Gods Who Preside Over the Planets, 1528

Satan bound for a Thousand Years, from the Apocalypse. n. d. Creator: Jean Duvet
Satan bound for a Thousand Years, from the Apocalypse.n.d

Two Cupids, One Holding a Wreath, mid to late 18th century. After Francois Boucher

Titeplate to series of prints after Poloidoro, title on a shield supported by two putti, 1658

Cupid & Psyche, ca. 1631. Creators: Bartholomeus Spranger, Jan Muller
Cupid & Psyche, ca. 1631

St. Mark, seated with an unfurled scroll in his hands, a winged lions head and forefeet emerge beneath his robes, from a series of the four evangelists after Agostino Veneziano

Saint Michael, ca. 1514-16. Creator: Agostino Veneziano
Saint Michael, ca. 1514-16

Cupids ruse, 1792. Creator: Hans Veit Friedrich Schnorr von Carolsfeld
Cupids ruse, 1792

Clock and Hercules, Mercury and Minerva sculptures, Grand Central Terminal Railway
USA, New York City, Manhattan, Clock and Hercules, Mercury and Minerva sculptures, Grand Central Terminal Railway Station

Italian Renaissance sgraffitos, wood-mosaic, marble-mosaic and bas-reliefs, (1898). Fig 1: Sgraffito on a house at Rome, Via Giulia Nr. 82. Fig 2: Sgraffito on a house at Rome, Via dei Coronari Nr

The Story of Psyche, 1908. Artist: Maurice Denis
The Story of Psyche, 1908. (Panel 1. Eros is Struck by Psyches Beauty). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

The Rainbow Twins by Florence Mary Anderson
" The Rainbow Twins by Florence Mary Anderson. " I cant fly, I gasped" from The Rainbow Twins by Florence Mary Anderson" 1919

Bell 47B Helicopter

Cordy Mobilopter Unusual Design by Harry Cordy Date: 1931

Filper Beta 200 Unusual Design Twin-Rotored Helicopter Date: 1966

Kellett XR-8
A Kellett Xr-8 Egg Shaped Synchropter Helicopter Unusual Design During a Test-Flight Also Known As the Egg-Beater Date: 1945

Lekythos, detail of Hercules and the Lernaean Hydra, 700-480 BC (ceramic)
473377 Lekythos, detail of Hercules and the Lernaean Hydra, 700-480 BC (ceramic) by Greek School; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info)

Greylag goose (Anser anser) taking flight from lake. Southern Norway. March

The Rest on The Flight into Egypt, 1720. Creators: Giuseppe Bartolomeo Chiari, Carlo Maratti, Lorenzo Masucci
The Rest on The Flight into Egypt, 1720

The Holy Ghost, Angels and the Virgin with Saints Mark, Stanislau Kostka... 1703-1802
The Holy Ghost, Angels and the Virgin with Saints Mark, Stanislau Kostka (Holding the Child), Aloysius Gonzaga and Francesco Borgia, 1703-1802

Winged Genii with Hobby Horse and Whip, c. 1520. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
Winged Genii with Hobby Horse and Whip, c. 1520

Genii with Altdorfer's Schram, c. 1520. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
Genii with Altdorfer's Schram, c. 1520

Russia, St. Petersburg, Center, Bankovsky Bridge, griffin statue

Stag beetles
Male and female stag beetles with pupa. Date: 1865

Mountain Blue Butterfly, Papilio ulysses opened winged on Sunflowers
Mountain Blue Butterfly, Papilio Ulysses opened winged on sunflowers

Landscape with Apollo guarding the herds of Admetus, 1645 (oil on canvas)
PHD51593 Landscape with Apollo guarding the herds of Admetus, 1645 (oil on canvas) by Claude Lorrain (Claude Gellee) (1600-82); Galleria Doria Pamphilj, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: by Claude Lorrain)

Aurora (marble)
NGW342621 Aurora (marble) by Gibson, John (1790-1866); height:172.8 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

The Conquest of the Air (bronze)
PNH351056 The Conquest of the Air (bronze) by Colin, Georges (1876-1917); height: 107 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Conquete de l'Air; also known as Icarus; the French government)

Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Turkish troops from 1540-1580. Historia de Turquia, 1840. Engraving by Lemaitre and Masson. Historia de Turquia, by Joseph Marie Jouannin (1783-1844) and Jules Van Gaver, 1840

Josiah Wedgwood Plaque
A blue and white Jasperware plaque, portraying a number of Roman figures holding musical instruments, a little winged cherub stands on the far left. Date: circa 1700s

War and Peace
An illustration depicting a man in armour, wielding a sword and shield, the embodiment of war, standing beside his opposite, an angelic winged woman, symbolising peace

The Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company Ltd of Regent Street, London. The images show three examples of military jewellery, including a 1st Life Guards badge

Italy, Pompeii. House of the Vettii. 1st century AD. Triclinium. Fresco depicting Cupids selling wine. Detail. Date: 2014

Melancholia
This etching shows a glum looking winged figure, a personification of melancholia, surrounded by a number of objects symbolising carpentry, alchemy, geometry and numerology. Date: circa 1514

4th Century Bc Acheron Aeneid Allegoric Allegorical
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10th Century BC 22nd Dynasty 900 900BC Ancient
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Kingfisher and Irises, 1900-30 (colour woodcut)
7411439 Kingfisher and Irises, 1900-30 (colour woodcut) by Koson, Ohara (1877-1945); 34.3--19 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: by Ohara Koson, part of the shin-hanga)

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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.