Chimera Collection (page 2)

Ancient Etruscan chimera. A winged marine demon with fish tail limbs tormenting a man and woman 1, and Scylla an infernal winged mermaid with giant hooks 2. Geni infernali

The Porta all Arco, Etruscan door in the walls of Volterra, Tuscany. Decorated with three heads of Jupiter, Castor and Pollux (or Tinia, Uni and Menrva in Etruscan mythology)

Gargoyles from the balustrade of the Grande Galerie of the west facade, replica of a 12th century original (stone)
ALI213265 Gargoyles from the balustrade of the Grande Galerie of the west facade, replica of a 12th century original (stone) (b/w photo) by Viollet-le-Duc, Eugene Emmanuel (1814-79); Notre Dame

The Chimera of Amiens (etching)
6198104 The Chimera of Amiens (etching) by Cameron, David Young (1865-1945); 22.5x17 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; Scottish, out of copyright

The Chimera of Arezzo, c. 400 BC (bronze)
423788 The Chimera of Arezzo, c.400 BC (bronze) by Etruscan; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Discovered in Arezzo in 1553 and claimed for Cosimo I)

Bellerophon fighting the Chimaera, 1895 (w / c on paper)
CHT163370 Bellerophon fighting the Chimaera, 1895 (w/c on paper) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; English, out of copyright

Bellerophon, riding Pegasus, slaying the Chimaera, detail of the ceiling (fresco
FTB64555 Bellerophon, riding Pegasus, slaying the Chimaera, detail of the ceiling (fresco) (see also 64554) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Palazzo Sandi-Porto (Cipollato)

Wall paintings of monsters from the Palazzo del Te, Mantua
Wall paintings of monsters, masks, tigers, winged creatures and chimera from the Palazzo del Te, Mantua. Handcoloured lithograph by Konter after an illustration by Wilhelm Zahn from his Ornament of

Two gargoyles from the balustrade of the Grande Galerie of the west facade
ALI213261 Two gargoyles from the balustrade of the Grande Galerie of the west facade, replica of a 12th century original (stone) (b/w photo) by Viollet-le-Duc, Eugene Emmanuel (1814-79); Notre Dame

Monkey gargoyle, from the balustrade of the Grande Galerie of the west facade
ALI213260 Monkey gargoyle, from the balustrade of the Grande Galerie of the west facade, replica of a 12th century original (stone) (b/w photo) by Viollet-le-Duc

Gargoyle from the balustrade of the Grande Galerie, replica of a 12th century original (stone) (b / w photo)
ALI213271 Gargoyle from the balustrade of the Grande Galerie, replica of a 12th century original (stone) (b/w photo) by Viollet-le-Duc, Eugene Emmanuel (1814-79); Notre Dame, Paris

Pelican gargoyl from the balustrade of the Grande Galerie of the west facade
ALI213266 Pelican gargoyl from the balustrade of the Grande Galerie of the west facade, replica of a 12th century original (stone) (b/w photo) by Viollet-le-Duc

Gargoyle from the balustrade of the Grande Galerie of the west facade, replica of a 12th century original (stone)
ALI213262 Gargoyle from the balustrade of the Grande Galerie of the west facade, replica of a 12th century original (stone) (b/w photo) by Viollet-le-Duc, Eugene Emmanuel (1814-79); Notre Dame

Wall painting with framed panels from an ostium (narrow corridor) in the Casa dell Orso Ferito or House of the Bear, Reg. VII, Ins. II, No. 45

Decorative figures from the House of Epigrams, Regio V, Insula 1, 18. An urn and mythical beast at top, and a goat and hunting scene with dog and hare below

A Nereid (sea nymph) in mantle and bracelets riding on a sea monster or hippocampus, half horse and half fish. Museo Naz. XXII, Stabiae

Nereid sea nymph supported by a monster, half panther and half fish. Museo Naz. XXII, Stabiae. Chromolithograph by Victor Steeger after an illustration by Geremia Discanno from Emile Presuhns Les

Vase decorated with mythical figures of nereids and hippocampi from the British Museum. Copperplate engraving by Henry Moses from A Collection of Antique Vases, Altars, etc. London, 1814

Cerberus, 1866 (woodcut)
3726019 Cerberus, 1866 (woodcut) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98) (after); 10.3x15.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Hares and rabbits (coloured engraving)
997583 Hares and rabbits (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

La Chimere monstrueuse (engraving)
3645731 La Chimere monstrueuse (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Chimere monstrueuse. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1874)

Bellerophon and Pegasus
3783952 Bellerophon and Pegasus by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); (add.info.: The Chimaera. Illustrations by Walter Crane 1845 -1915)

Gargoyle from the balustrade of the Grande Galerie, devil holding a toad, replica of a 12th century original (stone)
ALI213264 Gargoyle from the balustrade of the Grande Galerie, devil holding a toad, replica of a 12th century original (stone) (b/w photo) by Viollet-le-Duc, Eugene Emmanuel (1814-79); Notre Dame

Mythical peacock with a womans head, c. 1750 (opaque w / c and gold on paper)
6040475 Mythical peacock with a womans head, c.1750 (opaque w/c and gold on paper) by Deccani School, (18th Century); 20.9x11.7 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Elephant and lion gargoyles from the balustrade of the Grande Galerie of the west facade
ALI213270 Elephant and lion gargoyles from the balustrade of the Grande Galerie of the west facade, replica of a 12th century original (stone) (b/w photo) by Viollet-le-Duc

Chimera, c. 1st century BC-1st century CE (jade)
5951950 Chimera, c.1st century BC-1st century CE (jade) by Chinese School, (1st century BC-1st century AD); 4.8x9.7x4.9 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Chimera, detail of the head (bronze)
XIR444217 Chimera, detail of the head (bronze) by Etruscan; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Chimere; ); out of copyright

Pan and Chimera (oil on panel)
CH402621 Pan and Chimera (oil on panel) by Merson, Luc-Oliver (1846-1920); 34x67 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pan et Chimere; ); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Figure of a chimeric animal, from the upper gallery of Notre Dame de Paris (litho)
3097071 Figure of a chimeric animal, from the upper gallery of Notre Dame de Paris (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Figure of a chimeric animal)

Gargoyle from the balustrade of the Grande Galerie of the west facade, replica of a 12th century original (stone)
ALI213272 Gargoyle from the balustrade of the Grande Galerie of the west facade, replica of a 12th century original (stone) (b/w photo) by Viollet-le-Duc, Eugene Emmanuel (1814-79); Notre Dame

Gargoyle from the balustrade of the Grande Galerie of the west facade, replica of a 12th century original (stone)
ALI213263 Gargoyle from the balustrade of the Grande Galerie of the west facade, replica of a 12th century original (stone) (b/w photo) by Viollet-le-Duc, Eugene Emmanuel (1814-79); Notre Dame

Rhyton (horn-shaped ritual vessel) ornament with a relief of a fabulous winged creature
BOO89691 Rhyton (horn-shaped ritual vessel) ornament with a relief of a fabulous winged creature attacking a goat, Graeco-Eastern style, from the Bosporan Kingdom

Art Etrusque, La Chimere du Musee des Offices (engraving)
5199718 Art Etrusque, La Chimere du Musee des Offices (engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Art Etrusque, La Chimere du Musee des Offices)

A pair of seated qilin (cloisonne enamel & gilt-bronze)
6096442 A pair of seated qilin (cloisonne enamel & gilt-bronze) by Chinese School, Ming Dynasty - Wanli Period (1572-1620); height: 24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Pegasus started right toward the Chimeras threefold head (colour litho)
6027562 Pegasus started right toward the Chimeras threefold head (colour litho) by Richardson, Frederick (1862-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chimera, 1600-1800 (jade)
5951890 Chimera, 1600-1800 (jade) by Chinese School, (17th-18th century); 3.8x5.2x3.8 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Winged Griffin with human face, Phoenician style ivory furniture decoration, Nimrud
3288116 Winged Griffin with human face, Phoenician style ivory furniture decoration, Nimrud, 800-700 BC (ivory) by Assyrian, (8th century BC); Bible Lands Museum, Jerusalem

"Florence", by Charles Yriarte (engraving)
1054675 " Florence", by Charles Yriarte (engraving) by Garcia (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Florence", by Charles Yriarte)

Figure of the great Babylon (chromolitho)
964115 Figure of the great Babylon (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Figure of the great Babylon (Figure de la Grande Babylone)

The Chimera, 1866 (oil on panel)
3432959 The Chimera, 1866 (oil on panel) by Moreau, Gustave (1826-98); 33x26.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La ChimAre); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Chimera killed by Bellerophon (engraving)
3480595 Chimera killed by Bellerophon (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); (add.info.: Chimera killed by Bellerophon. Engraving depicting Jason and the Argonuats)

A pair of seated qilin (cloisonne enamel & gilt-bronze)
6096443 A pair of seated qilin (cloisonne enamel & gilt-bronze) by Chinese School, Ming Dynasty - Wanli Period (1572-1620); height: 24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Gargoyle from the balustrade of the Grande Galerie of the west facade, replica of a 12th century original (stone)
ALI213273 Gargoyle from the balustrade of the Grande Galerie of the west facade, replica of a 12th century original (stone) (b/w photo) by Viollet-le-Duc, Eugene Emmanuel (1814-79); Notre Dame

Demon gargoyle from the balustrade of the Grande Galerie of the west facade
ALI213268 Demon gargoyle from the balustrade of the Grande Galerie of the west facade, replica of a 12th century original (stone) (b/w photo) by Viollet-le-Duc, Eugene Emmanuel (1814-79); Notre Dame

Gargoyles from the balustrade of the Grande Galerie of the west facade, replica of a 12th century original (stone)
ALI213267 Gargoyles from the balustrade of the Grande Galerie of the west facade, replica of a 12th century original (stone) (b/w photo) by Viollet-le-Duc, Eugene Emmanuel (1814-79); Notre Dame

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Unveiling the Enigmatic Chimera: A Fascinating Fusion of Myths, Art, and Science" Step into the world of chimera, a captivating creature that has intrigued humanity for centuries. From ancient legends to modern scientific discoveries, this mythical hybrid continues to bewitch our imagination. In the realm of science, bacteriophage phi29 stands as a remarkable example of nature's own chimera. This virus combines genetic material from different organisms, showcasing its ability to adapt and survive in diverse environments. Through computer models, scientists unravel the secrets behind this extraordinary phenomenon. Drawing inspiration from Greek mythology, we encounter centaurs - half-human and half-horse beings embodying strength and wisdom. The chimera itself emerges from these tales as a fearsome creature with elements borrowed from both the Greek sphinx and Egyptian sphinx; an enigma shrouded in mystery. Artistic expressions throughout history have captured the essence of chimeras. Ernest Louis Aquilas Christophe's masterpiece "Le Baiser supreme" portrays an ethereal kiss between two mythical beings intertwined in eternal love. Meanwhile, Chimeras adorn Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris; their stone forms silently guarding centuries-old secrets. The legend of Bellerophon slaying the Chimera echoes through time; bronze sculptures immortalize this epic battle between man and monster. In Genoa's Museum of St Augustine lies Grifo by Campionese sculptor - a testament to human creativity entwined with fantastical creatures. Ancient Etruscan artifacts offer glimpses into their fascination with chimeras too. Bronze statues depict Tages as a noble boy adorned with bracelets while Volta emerges menacingly from his tomb alongside a monstrous mermaid holding aloft her torchlight.