Chimera Collection (page 4)

Chimaera from the St. Michel fountain, Paris, c. 1860 (b / w photo)
XIR186209 Chimaera from the St. Michel fountain, Paris, c.1860 (b/w photo) by Giraudon, Adolphe (1849-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chimere de la fontaine Saint-Michel; ); French

MEXICO: MIXTEC MANUSCRIPT. War scene from the Codex Zouche-Nuttall, c1450, a Mixtec manuscript chronicling the rulers, alliances and conquests of 11th and 12th century Mixtec society

MEXICO: IXMIQUILPAN FRESCO. Fresco painting of a fanciful battle scene, depicting an Aztec warrior fighting a horse with a human head, hands holding weapons and sandaled feet

CUIRASS, 16th CENTURY. Italian breastplate ornamented with two interlaced chimera, 16th century

EGYPTIAN SYMBOL: HATHOR. Hathor, the ancient Egyptian goddess of the sky and of women, fertility and love. Line drawing

SYMBOL: TORTOISE. An Asian symbol of long life. Line engraving

ETRUSCAN CHIMERA. Drawing after an Etruscan bronze statue, 5th century B. C
ETRUSCAN CHIMERA. Drawing after an Etruscan bronze statue, 5th century B.C

Notre Dame Cathedral Gargoyle, Paris - Chimera. Date: circa 1920

Drawing after a Chinese bronze sculpture, from the Han Dynasty (206 B. C. - 220 A. D. )
CHINA: CHIMERA. Drawing after a Chinese bronze sculpture, from the Han Dynasty (206 B.C. - 220 A.D.)

Japanese Buddhist deities, adapted from the Hindu deity, Ganesh. Deities of marital happiness and good fortune
KANGITEN & SHOTEN. Japanese Buddhist deities, adapted from the Hindu deity, Ganesh. Deities of marital happiness and good fortune. Line drawing

Nymphs attending the winged horse, Pegasus which Bellerophon in his fight against the Chimera. Wood engraving

Arched gold fibula (metal brooch) with chimeras and horse
Etruscan civilization, 6th century b.C. Arched gold fibula (metal brooch) with chimeras and horse

Etruscan bronze sculpture known as Chimera of Arezzo, 5th-4th Century B. C
Etruscan civilization, 5th-4th century b.C. Chimera of Arezzo, bronze sculpture, height 65 cm. 400-350 b.C

Ancient Greek coin 430-390 BCE
Peloponnesos, Sikyo, 430-390 BCE Silver stater Ancient Greek coin (private collection)

HINDUISM: VISHNU. The Hindu god Vishnu. Line engraving

CHINESE MYTHOLOGY: CHI LIN. The Chi Lin, or dragon horse. Mythical Chinese creature and symbol of longevity, fertility, and prosperity. Line engraving

CHINESE MYTHOLOGY: NUWA. Half-serpent, half-woman deity of a Chinese creation myth. Line engraving

ANTI-PROTESTANT CARTOON. Calvin, Luther and Bèze. A fury brandishes a torch over a chained, three-headed serpent, representing Calvin, Luther and Theodore de Bèze. Line engraving, 16th century

ETRUSCO-ITALIC CHIMERA. A 19th century German engraving after the 5th-4th century B. C
ETRUSCO-ITALIC CHIMERA. A 19th century German engraving after the 5th-4th century B.C. Etrusco-Italic bronze of the Chimera of Arezzo

Rouen Cathedral, France - Misericord in the Choir stalls. A stange female creature with the wings and tail of a Chimera and a crows feet, holding up a heart in her right hand. Date: circa 1910s

ILLUMINATION, 18th CENTURY. Detail of a manuscript illumination, showing two satyrs, or devils. Mexican, 18th century

RACKHAM: CITY, 1924. Street scene in a city populated with imaginary animal-people. Illustration by Arthur Rackham, 1924

Human rhinovirus, computer model
Human rhinovirus (HRV) with intercellular adhesion molecule 1 (ICAM-1), computer model. This image was created using UCSF Chimera molecular modelling software and data from cryo-electron microscopy

Ribgrass mosaic virus, computer model
Ribgrass mosaic virus (RMV), computer model. This image was created using UCSF Chimera molecular modelling software and fibre X-ray diffraction

Bacteriophage phi29, computer model
Bacteriophage phi29. Cross section computer model of phi29 created using UCSF Chimera molecular modelling software and data from cryo-electron microscopy

Sindbis virus, computer model
Sindbis virus. Computer model of sindbis virus created using UCSF Chimera molecular modelling software and data from cryo-electron microscopy. It shows the outer glycoprotein shell of the virus

Semliki Forest virus, computer model
Semliki Forest virus (SFV), computer model. This image was created using UCSF Chimera molecular modelling software and data from cryo-electron microscopy

Genetically modified fruit hybrid, conceptual computer artwork. This represents a pineapple and orange hybrid formed by genetic modification, the removal

A chimera, a mixture of goat and sheep
Sheep/goat chimera. Chimera or chimaera, a creature that contains a mixture of genetically- different tissues, in this case those of a sheep and a goat

1682 Bible Hydra - Beast of Apocalypse CU
1682 Engraving Pieter van de Borcht from " Bybelsche figuuren". See Gessners hydra. Revelation (Apocalypse) CHAPTER 13 And I stood upon the sand of the sea

Spotted Ratfish Depths to 3000ft. Near Sea floor. Deep Sea Monterey Bay, California
KEL-940 Spotted Ratfish / Chimera Depths to 3000ft. Near Sea floor. Deep Sea Monterey Bay, California. Hydrolagus colliei Ken Lucas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Folklore / Chimera
The chimera has - a lions head - a goats body - a dragons tail

Two-Headed Child / 1691
Two-headed child born alive at Pavia (died shortly afterwards)

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"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.