Bat Wings Collection

Mephisto Cigars label, printed by F. Heppenheimers sons, New York
PNP382187 Mephisto Cigars label, printed by F. Heppenheimers sons, New York, 1897 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manufactured bu D)

A Victorian card of a naked man holding a rod and sitting on a pair of huge bat wings
3603833 A Victorian card of a naked man holding a rod and sitting on a pair of huge bat wings flying through the clouds, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

The Indian Subalterns Vampire, page from The Delhi Sketchbook, 1850-54 (litho)
996482 The Indian Subalterns Vampire, page from The Delhi Sketchbook, 1850-54 (litho) by English School, (19th century); 27.7x15 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

Good and Evil: the Devil Tempting a Young Woman, 1832 (detail of 89709) (oil on canvas)
PWI89710 Good and Evil: the Devil Tempting a Young Woman, 1832 (detail of 89709) (oil on canvas) by Orsel, Andre Jacques Victor (1795-1850); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lyon, France; ePeter Willi; French

Illustration 3 to Miltons "Paradise Lost": Christ Offers to Redeem Man
5854524 Illustration 3 to Miltons " Paradise Lost" : Christ Offers to Redeem Man, 1807 (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 25.7x20.9 cm; Huntington Library

Pandora female figure sitting front dark tree-rich landscape
Pandora, A female figure, is sitting in front of a dark tree-rich landscape, her upper body is bare, the white shirt has fallen down from the shoulders

Two Cupids Bat Wings mid late 18th century Etching
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Delve into the captivating world of bat wings, an intriguing symbol of mystery and intrigue throughout history. From the Mephisto Cigars label, featuring ominous bat wings printed by F. Heppenheimers sons in New York, to the Victorian card of a man seduced by the allure of bat wings, reminiscent of the fettered demon of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux. Explore further into the depths of folklore with the Indian Subalterns Vampire from The Delhi Sketchbook, where they can a terrifying extension of the creature's evil nature. Contrastingly, in Good and Evil: The Devil Tempting a Young Woman, the devil tempts with seductive bat wings, while Christ offers redemption in Illustration 3 to Milton's "Paradise Lost." The enchanting Pandora, with her dark tree-rich landscape and bat wings, symbolizes the release of chaos and suffering into the world. Lastly, the mid-late 18th century Etching of Two Cupids with Bat Wings, adds a playful twist to this intriguing symbol, showcasing the versatility and enduring fascination with bat wings throughout art and culture.