Centaur Collection

The Last Caravan by A. E. Bestall
A colour illustration by Alfred Bestall showing a fantasy scene where a group of travellers are being spied on from woodland by a centaur and female imps

Centaur at the village blacksmith. Painting by Arnold Bocklin (1829-1901), Oil On Canvas
LSE4315221 Centaur at the village blacksmith. Painting by Arnold Bocklin (1829-1901), Oil On Canvas, 1888. Swiss art, 19th century, symbolism. Museum of Fine Arts Budapest (Hungary)

Tangoville sur Mer, caricature of Coco Chanel (1883-1971) dancing with Arthur
CHT187703 Tangoville sur Mer, caricature of Coco Chanel (1883-1971) dancing with Arthur Boy Capel, 1913 (colour litho) by Sem (Georges Goursat) (1863-1934); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Metope. Parthenon marbles depicting part of the batlle betwe
South metope XXX. Parthenon marbles depicting part of the batlle between the Centaurs and the Lapiths. 5th c. BC. Athens. British Museum. London. United Kingdom

Bertram Mills Circus
A centaur style illustration, featuring a clown and a circus horse, adorn the cover of a programme for performances at Olympia, London

Female Centaur & Harp
A centauress gallops with a harp in one hand, a two-legged friend in the other, with whom she is making music

Allegory of Obedience, c. 1330 (fresco)
XIR440726 Allegory of Obedience, c.1330 (fresco) by Giotto di Bondone (c.1266-1337) (school of); San Francesco, Lower Church, Assisi

Greyhounds arriving at Wembley by car
Greyhound arriving at Wembley after being transported in a Commer Centaur, with a well sprung chassis for added comfort

Centaur in Labyrinth
A centaur in a labyrinth

Sagittarius
The Constellation Sagittarius

Chiron passing near Saturn. Chiron is a weird cross between an asteroid and comet, which are known as centaurs

The Meeting of Saint Anthony and Saint Paul, c1430-1435. Artist: Sano di Pietro
The Meeting of Saint Anthony and Saint Paul, c1430-1435. The painting is part of the Kress Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

The horse through the ages
Various women riding horses. Date: 1918

Ocyrrhoe - Mare
The daughter of the centaur Chiron tells Aesculapius that he will be a famous physician, but she is turned into a mare for her presumption

The Education of Achilles by the Centaur Chiron (engraving)
880511 The Education of Achilles by the Centaur Chiron (engraving) by Bervic, Charles-Clement (1756-1822); 57.8x43.8 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

We to those beasts, that rapid strode along, drew near, when Chiron took an arrow forth, c1890. Chiron, leader of the centaurs

The International Exhibition: vase belonging to Her Majesty the Queen, exhibited by... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: vase belonging to Her Majesty the Queen, exhibited by Messrs. Hunt and Roskell, 1862. Vase...of oxydized silver, chased en repousse by Antoine Vechte

Centaur, chimera, Greek sphynx, Egyptian sphinx
Mythical creatures: centaur 1, chimera 2, Greek sphinx 3, Egyptian sphinx 4, gryllus 5 and siren 6. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Johann Christian Wilhelm Waitz from Friedrich Johann

Ariadne Abandoned by Theseus on Naxos, 1st H. 1st cen. AD. Creator: Roman-Pompeian wall painting
Ariadne Abandoned by Theseus on Naxos, 1st H. 1st cen. AD. Found in the Collection of Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli

Roman marble sarcophagus with Dionysiac scenes, 2nd century
Roman marble sarcophagus with Dionysiac scenes, also showing centaurs, fauns, and Silenus. From the National Museum in Rome, 2nd century

Wall painting of the Education of Achilles from Herculaneum Naples Mural Painting First Imperial Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1880-1900 ca

Bust of a princess of the House of Aragon, marble, Francesco Laurana (1430-1502), National Gallery of Art, Washington United States Washington, National Gallery of Art Bust Early Renaissance

Column with centaur, church of Saint-Madeleine, Vezelay France Vezelay, Church of Saint-Madeleine Capital Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The west pediment of the Temple of Zeus, in the Olympia Museum in Greece, with the battle of the lapiths and centaurs at the wedding of Pirithous

Pallas and the Centaur, tempera on panel, Botticelli, Sandro (1445-1510), Uffizi Gallery, Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery Painting Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Sacred allegory, oil on panel, Bellini, Giovanni (1425/30-1516), Uffizi Gallery, Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery Painting Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

Hercules kills the centaur; drawing, Raphael Sanzio (attributed), Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, Uffizi Gallery, Florence Drawing High Renaissance, Renaissance

Cemetery of Pisa: Front of the sarcophagus of Bacchus and Ariadne. Pisa Cemetary Sarcophagus Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1890-1900 ca.. Date of Artwork:III sec

Ercole and the centaur Nessus, marble, Giambologna (1529 - 1608), Loggia dei Lanzi, Florence Florence Signoria square, Loggia dei Lanzi Sculptural Group Mannerism

Manneristic panel in stucco, with an antique panel with two figures hugging each other. Main courtyard of Villa Giulia, Rome

Detail of a sarcophagus with Bacchus and Ariadne, found at the Camposanto Cemetery in Pisa. Pisa Camposanto Cemetery Sarcophagus Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Hercules killing the centaur Nessus, marble statue by Vincenzo de Rossi, Florence, Palazzo Vecchio, Salone del Cinquecento Florence Palazzo Vecchio, Salone de Cinquecento Statue Mannerism

Bronze bas reliefs for door ornaments from Pompeii. National Archaeological Museum in Naples. Naples National Archaeological Museum Low Relief, Basrelief Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Arches divided in two decorated parts: in the upper part two centaurs are challenging each other with bows; in the lower part are leopards and peacocks immersed in the nature

Theseus killing Orestes while he was trying to capture Hippodamia. Fresco from Pompeii and now located in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples

Figure of a centauress: work in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples Naples National Archaeological Museum Mural Painting First Imperial Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe

Hercules liberating Dejanira: mural displayed at the National Archaeological Museum of Naples Naples National Archaeological Museum Mural Painting First Imperial Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art

Farnese sarcophagus with bacchanal preserved in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples. Many other bas-reliefs are hanging from the wall

Detail of the tomb of Antonio Xirotta, by Antonello Gaggini, in the church of Santa Cita in Palermo Palermo Santa Cita Monumental Tomb High Renaissance, Renaissance

Particular of the washbasin created by the Mantegazza. Sculpted work located inside the Chapel of Mary Magdalene, in the Church of the Certosa of Pavia Certosa di Pavia Church of the Certosa

Table leg sculpted with mythological figures preserved inside of the National Museum of Naples. Naples National Museum Relief Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Farnese sarcophagus with Bacchanalia at the National Archaeological Museum in Naples. Naples National Archaeological Museum Sarcophagus Hellenistic, Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Wall fresco with Apollo, Chirone and Esculapius from Pompeii preserved in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples. Naples National Archaeological Museum Mural Painting First Imperial Period

Altar with bas-relief. Drawing by Jacopo Bellini, in the British Museum in London Great Britain London, British Museum Drawing Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

Detail of the upper part of a stuccoed vault by Giovanni da Udine, in a room of Villa Madama, Rome Rome Villa Madama Low Relief, Basrelief Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Detail of the stuccos, by Giovanni da Udine, in a room of Villa Madama, Rome Rome Villa Madama Low Relief, Basrelief Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

The Centaur, ancient red sculpture in the Doria Pamphilj Gallery, Rome. Rome Doria Pamphilj Gallery Statue Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Two Attic black figure amphorae depicting dance scenes and figures with a centaur; the vases are displayed in the National Museum of Tarquinia Tarquinia National Museum of Tarquinia Amphora

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"The Mythical World of Centaurs: From Ancient Art to Modern Imagery" Step into the enchanting realm of centaurs, mythical creatures that have captivated our imaginations for centuries. In "The Last Caravan" by A. E. Bestall, a mesmerizing painting comes alive as a centaur gracefully navigates through a bustling village, leaving onlookers in awe. Arnold Bocklin's masterpiece, "Centaur at the Village Blacksmith, " showcases the fusion of man and horse in perfect harmony, highlighting their strength and elegance. The oil on canvas brings this captivating creature to life with every brushstroke. Travel back in time to ancient Greece with the Parthenon marbles' metope depicting an epic battle between humans and centaurs. These magnificent sculptures tell tales of bravery and conflict that have echoed throughout history. In Bertram Mills Circus, spectators gasp as they witness the astonishing spectacle of a majestic centaur prancing under colorful spotlights—a true marvel that blurs the line between reality and fantasy. Even greyhounds arriving at Wembley by car cannot resist being intrigued by these mythical beings. Their curious gazes hint at an unspoken connection between animals from different worlds. Discover unexpected beauty as you encounter a female centaur gracefully playing her harp—an ethereal melody echoing through enchanted forests, captivating all who hear it. Venture deep into mysterious labyrinths where fearsome centaurs guard hidden treasures—powerful guardians whose presence strikes both fear and fascination within us mere mortals. Look up to the night sky and find Sagittarius—the zodiac sign represented by a half-human half-horse archer—a symbol of courage, adventure, and untamed spirit soaring across constellations. Witness Chiron passing near Saturn—an extraordinary celestial encounter bridging mythology with astronomy—where two powerful forces converge in cosmic harmony. Ocyrrhoe.