Creatures Collection (page 7)

"If displeased, she would brew up clouds black as ink
3100484 " If displeased, she would brew up clouds black as ink, sitting in the midsdt of them like a bottle-bellied spider in the midst of its web; when these clouds broke

"The Kaatsberg or Catskill mountains have always been a region full of fable
3100408 " The Kaatsberg or Catskill mountains have always been a region full of fable.", from Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving, pub

Hercules and the Lernaean Hydra, 1875-76 (oil on canvas)
2967966 Hercules and the Lernaean Hydra, 1875-76 (oil on canvas) by Moreau, Gustave (1826-98); 179.3x154 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Gift of Mrs. Eugene A

Sir Walter Raleigh: The Discovery of the Large, Rich and Beautiful Empire of Guiana
619373 Sir Walter Raleigh: The Discovery of the Large, Rich and Beautiful Empire of Guiana, from Newe Weld un Americanische Historien, by Johann Ludwig Gottfried, 1631 (litho) by Bry

A satyress asleep under a tree (black chalk with heightening in white body colour
615289 A satyress asleep under a tree (black chalk with heightening in white body colour on carta azzurra) by Parmigianino (Francesco Mazzola) (1503-40); 21x15.5 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Stage design with a man fighting a dragon in a cave (pen & black ink with brown wash
2639533 Stage design with a man fighting a dragon in a cave (pen & black ink with brown wash on paper) by Quaglio, Lorenzo I (1730-1804) (attr)

The Swan Maidens, 1894 (oil & mixed media on paper)
PNH351307 The Swan Maidens, 1894 (oil & mixed media on paper) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); 27.2x20 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; English

Amphora (silver)
XBP343144 Amphora (silver) by Thracian; height: 27 cm; Private Collection; out of copyright

Cheekpiece decorated with heads, Altai nomadic, 5th- 4th century BC (wood)
XBP389385 Cheekpiece decorated with heads, Altai nomadic, 5th- 4th century BC (wood) by Altaic School; length: 18 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Pages from the Album Amicorum of Philipp Hainhofer, 1596-1633
479163 Pages from the Album Amicorum of Philipp Hainhofer, 1596-1633 (pen & ink and watercolour on paper) by European School; 20.8x16 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Small sword, 1640-60 (steel, wood & copper)
490793 Small sword, 1640-60 (steel, wood & copper) by German School, (17th century); 104.5x7.6 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Possibly from Passau, Germany.); Gift of Mr. and Mrs

A beached sperm whale with a variety of other fish from Chinese waters, 1665 (engraving)
468791 A beached sperm whale with a variety of other fish from Chinese waters, 1665 (engraving) by Nieuhoff, Johannes (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sediment of water from the River Thames, mid 19th century (litho)
KDC384135 Sediment of water from the River Thames, mid 19th century (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Ms Hunter 242 f. 239v The Erection of the First Cross, from Historia de Tlaxcala
GUL232041 Ms Hunter 242 f.239v The Erection of the First Cross, from Historia de Tlaxcala by Diego Munoz Camargo (pen & ink on paper) by Mexican School, (16th century); Glasgow University Library

Pandora opening the box (colour litho)
1094769 Pandora opening the box (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pandora opening the box)

Maori carvings and tukutuku panels at Tamatekapua meeting house in Ohinemutu, c
493461 Maori carvings and tukutuku panels at Tamatekapua meeting house in Ohinemutu, c.1880s (b/w photo) by Burton Brothers Studio (fl.1867-98); Private Collection; (add.info)

Altarpiece of the Hermits (oil on panel)
FTB165419 Altarpiece of the Hermits (oil on panel) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516); Palazzo Ducale, Venice, Italy; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Angel with Cloud Symbol (engraving)
5219102 Angel with Cloud Symbol (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Angel with Cloud Symbol)

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)

Orpheus Charming the Animals with his Music, 1627 (oil on panel)
5863965 Orpheus Charming the Animals with his Music, 1627 (oil on panel) by Savery, Roelandt Jacobsz. (1576-1639); 62x131.5 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague

Adam naming the creatures, Genesis II, ver 19 (engraving)
6021737 Adam naming the creatures, Genesis II, ver 19 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adam naming the creatures, Genesis II, ver 19)

Sea monster consuming human victim, 1550 (coloured woodcut)
1147338 Sea monster consuming human victim, 1550 (coloured woodcut) by German School, (16th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Historical Pictures; German, out of copyright

Mermaid and Merman from Jacob Meydenbachs Hortus Sanitatis, 1491 (woodcut)
1147334 Mermaid and Merman from Jacob Meydenbachs Hortus Sanitatis, 1491 (woodcut) by German School, (15th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Historical Pictures; German, out of copyright

The Tribulations of St Anthony (engraving)
1217319 The Tribulations of St Anthony (engraving) by Schongauer, Martin (1440-91); 31.4x23.1 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; German, out of copyright

Sketchbook, vol. 10, 1819 (woodblock print)
1216809 Sketchbook, vol. 10, 1819 (woodblock print) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); 23.5x16.3 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Soplones, Los Caprichos, 1799 (etching)
3251558 Soplones, Los Caprichos, 1799 (etching) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 30.8x20.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Spanish

Macbeth, Act I, scene iii (engraving)
971649 Macbeth, Act I, scene iii (engraving) by Meadows, Joseph Kenny (1770-1874) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Macbeth, Act I, scene iii)

Dragon head finial, Seljuk period, 11th-14th century (bronze)
1067899 Dragon head finial, Seljuk period, 11th-14th century (bronze) by Eastern Mediterranean School; 12.5x3.5x10.2 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Scenes from the Inferno (fresco)
938084 Scenes from the Inferno (fresco) by Modena, Giovanni da (fl.1409-56); San Petronio, Bologna, Italy; eGiuliano Valsecchi; Italian, out of copyright

Pulpit (marble)
938050 Pulpit (marble) by Italian School, (12th century); Sant Ambrogio, Milan, Italy; eGiuliano Valsecchi; Italian, out of copyright

Detail from The Descent from the Cross, Capellone degli Spagnoli
875233 Detail from The Descent from the Cross, Capellone degli Spagnoli, 1365-67 (fresco) by Andrea di Bonaiuto (Andrea da Firenze) (fl.1343-77); Museo di Santa Maria Novella, Florence

Vignette from the Metamorphoses of Ovid (etching & engraving)
880489 Vignette from the Metamorphoses of Ovid (etching & engraving) by Petit, Jacques-Louis (1760-1812); 19.1x12.1 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Detail from Demons in a Wild Landscape, c. 1600 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874268 Detail from Demons in a Wild Landscape, c.1600 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 21.4 x12.5 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

On the wings of Garuda: Krishna and Satyabhama fly through the night sky, c
874474 On the wings of Garuda: Krishna and Satyabhama fly through the night sky, c.1750 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 16.83 x11.75 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Major Andres Tree, from The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washngton Irving (1783 - 1859
3474174 Major Andres Tree, from The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washngton Irving (1783 - 1859), pub. 1928 (colour litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); The Stapleton Collection; English

Cosmographia, Fol 853, 1544 (engraving)
2919582 Cosmographia, Fol 853, 1544 (engraving) by Munster, Sebastian (1589-1552); The University of St. Andrews, Scotland

The Fairy Ring (w / c on paper)
PNH354969 The Fairy Ring (w/c on paper) by Morgan, Walter Jenks (1847-1924); 15.5x23 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; English, out of copyright

The Awakening of Wales, c. 1915 (colour litho)
IL433783 The Awakening of Wales, c.1915 (colour litho) by Williams, Christopher (1873-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reproduced as an illustration in Land of My Fathers)

Achilles and Cheiron (graphite, chalk & brown wash with white heightening on paper)
423912 Achilles and Cheiron (graphite, chalk & brown wash with white heightening on paper) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); 11.6x12.6 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Embroidered band, 16th-17th century (silk on linen)
490797 Embroidered band, 16th-17th century (silk on linen) by Italian School; 11.5x34.3 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade; Italian, out of copyright

Bestiary: the Horse (ink on vellum)
478375 Bestiary: the Horse (ink on vellum) by European School, (12th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At top six horses are handled by a trainer)

Perseus and Andromeda (marble)
703280 Perseus and Andromeda (marble) by Roman; Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: The hero Perseus frees Andromeda from the rocks to which she has been chained as sacrifice to one of)

Sea Sprites, c. 1870 (oil on canvas)
701138 Sea Sprites, c.1870 (oil on canvas) by Fitzgerald, John Anster (1832-1906); 20x25.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eSarah Colegrave Fine Art; English, out of copyright

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"Exploring the Enigmatic World of Creatures: From Fossils to Microscopic Wonders" Unveiling Ancient Secrets: Fossils from the Palaeozoic Era tell tales of long-lost creatures and their prehistoric existence. Unlocking Mysteries: Codex Troano - 1 reveals intriguing illustrations depicting enigmatic creatures that once roamed our planet. A Tail of Friendship: Two cows, standing nose to tail, showcase the beauty of companionship among gentle creatures. Hidden Worlds Revealed: Under the microscope in C18, a mesmerizing universe unfolds, showcasing tiny organisms with extraordinary features. Beware the Blue-Ringed Octopus. Hapalochlaena sp. , a small but venomous creature adorned with vibrant blue rings, reminds us of nature's wonders and dangers intertwined. The Alchemical Connection: Drawing an analogy between microcosm and macrocosm, Basilica Philosophica delves into the intricate relationship between all living creatures on Earth. Journey into Deep Seas: Inspired by Jules Verne's "20, 000 Leagues Under the Sea, " we encounter the majestic Nautilus—a living relic from ancient times—floating gracefully through dark depths. Marvel at Nature's Design: Watch as a Maran Cockerel turns its head with precision—an elegant display of how even mundane actions can captivate our attention when observed closely. Epic Battles Resurface: Witness Plesiosaurus fiercely battling Temnodontosaurus (Oligostinus) in an engraving from 1840—a glimpse into prehistoric struggles for survival etched forever in history books. Clash of Titans Beneath Waves: In a lithograph from 1900, visualize an epic confrontation between two legendary beasts—the Kraken versus Sperm Whales—reminding us that mysteries still lurk within unexplored depths. A Biblical Connection.