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"Unleashing the Fantastical: A Captivating Journey through Art and Imagination" Step into a world where reality intertwines with mythical creatures

Background imageFantastic Animal Collection: The Laidly Worm of Spindleston Heugh, 1881 (oil on canvas)

The Laidly Worm of Spindleston Heugh, 1881 (oil on canvas)
FFA151968 The Laidly Worm of Spindleston Heugh, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); 74.5x169.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Princess Margaret was the Laidly Worm; )

Background imageFantastic Animal Collection: The Unicorn is Killed and Brought to the Castle, c. 1500 (wool warp with wool, silk

The Unicorn is Killed and Brought to the Castle, c. 1500 (wool warp with wool, silk
3469071 The Unicorn is Killed and Brought to the Castle, c.1500 (wool warp with wool, silk, silver, and gilt wefts) by Netherlandish School (16th century)

Background imageFantastic Animal Collection: The Temptation of Saint Anthony (Oil on canvas)

The Temptation of Saint Anthony (Oil on canvas)
7393515 The Temptation of Saint Anthony (Oil on canvas) by Callot, Jacques (1592-1635) (after); 47 x 72 cm; Fondation Glenat, Grenoble, France; © Fonds Glenat

Background imageFantastic Animal Collection: Apocalypse Tapestry or Apocalypse of Angers, 1375-80 (tapestry)

Apocalypse Tapestry or Apocalypse of Angers, 1375-80 (tapestry)
CUL4926440 Apocalypse Tapestry or Apocalypse of Angers, 1375-80 (tapestry) by Bataille, Nicolas (fl. 1363-1400); 154x256 cm; Chateau d'Angers

Background imageFantastic Animal Collection: The Temptation of St. Anthony, 17th century (engraving) (b / w photo)

The Temptation of St. Anthony, 17th century (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR163461 The Temptation of St. Anthony, 17th century (engraving) (b/w photo) by Callot, Jacques (1592-1635); Musee Historique Lorrain, Nancy, France

Background imageFantastic Animal Collection: Ogre cooking people for breakfast (litho)

Ogre cooking people for breakfast (litho)
7149264 Ogre cooking people for breakfast (litho) by Kley, Heinrich (1863-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ogre cooking people for breakfast)

Background imageFantastic Animal Collection: The Evil Spirits of the Modern Daily Press (colour litho)

The Evil Spirits of the Modern Daily Press (colour litho)
3620689 The Evil Spirits of the Modern Daily Press (colour litho) by Griffin, Sydney B. (1854- c.1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Evil Spirits of the Modern Daily Press)

Background imageFantastic Animal Collection: Mermaid, c. 1889 (oil on canvas)

Mermaid, c. 1889 (oil on canvas)
7081798 Mermaid, c.1889 (oil on canvas) by Church, Frederick Stuart (1842-1924); 139.7x53.3 cm; North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh, USA; North Carolina Museum of Art; American, out of copyright

Background imageFantastic Animal Collection: A diver attacked by an octopus (colour litho)

A diver attacked by an octopus (colour litho)
3097449 A diver attacked by an octopus (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A diver attacked by an octopus. Un Scaphandrier Attaque Par Une Pieuvre)

Background imageFantastic Animal Collection: The Phoenix, 1607 (litho)

The Phoenix, 1607 (litho)
8667756 The Phoenix, 1607 (litho) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Phoenix, 1607)

Background imageFantastic Animal Collection: London: Guards Band returning from Buckingham Palace, after changing of Guard (colour photo)

London: Guards Band returning from Buckingham Palace, after changing of Guard (colour photo)
8627131 London: Guards Band returning from Buckingham Palace, after changing of Guard (colour photo) by English Photographer

Background imageFantastic Animal Collection: Leo Major and Leo Minor, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )

Leo Major and Leo Minor, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340886 Leo Major and Leo Minor, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 20)

Background imageFantastic Animal Collection: Camelopadalis, Tarandus and Custos Messium, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )

Camelopadalis, Tarandus and Custos Messium, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340873 Camelopadalis, Tarandus and Custos Messium, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageFantastic Animal Collection: Urania's Mirror or a View of the Heavens (Constellation cards), c.1825 (card, paper, tissue)

Urania's Mirror or a View of the Heavens (Constellation cards), c.1825 (card, paper, tissue)
7340871 Urania's Mirror or a View of the Heavens (Constellation cards), c.1825 (card, paper, tissue) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Box lid)

Background imageFantastic Animal Collection: Flag or hanging depicting Ziwei Dadi, 1849 (cotton)

Flag or hanging depicting Ziwei Dadi, 1849 (cotton)
7340527 Flag or hanging depicting Ziwei Dadi, 1849 (cotton) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 221x284.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Unknown Artist)

Background imageFantastic Animal Collection: Woman with unicorn, 1491 (engraving)

Woman with unicorn, 1491 (engraving)
8723998 Woman with unicorn, 1491 (engraving) by German School, (15th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman with Unicorn (Lady with Unicorn) engraving after Hortus Sanitatis

Background imageFantastic Animal Collection: Plate, 1710-20 (earthenware)

Plate, 1710-20 (earthenware)
7340687 Plate, 1710-20 (earthenware) by Unknown artist, (18th century); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: unknown Earthenware plate)

Background imageFantastic Animal Collection: Mask of a satyr, 2nd century AD, white marble, National Roman Museum at the Baths of Diocletian

Mask of a satyr, 2nd century AD, white marble, National Roman Museum at the Baths of Diocletian, Rome, Italy
6384376 Mask of a satyr, 2nd century AD, white marble, National Roman Museum at the Baths of Diocletian, Rome, Italy; Museo Nazionale Romano, Terme di Diocleziano, Rome

Background imageFantastic Animal Collection: Acroterium corner stone representing Medusa's head, belonging to a sarcophagus, 170-190 AD

Acroterium corner stone representing Medusa's head, belonging to a sarcophagus, 170-190 AD, Luni marble
6384416 Acroterium corner stone representing Medusa's head, belonging to a sarcophagus, 170-190 AD, Luni marble, National Roman Museum at the Baths of Diocletian, Rome

Background imageFantastic Animal Collection: Mask of a satyr, 2nd century AD, white marble, National Roman Museum at the Baths of Diocletian

Mask of a satyr, 2nd century AD, white marble, National Roman Museum at the Baths of Diocletian, Rome, Italy
6384374 Mask of a satyr, 2nd century AD, white marble, National Roman Museum at the Baths of Diocletian, Rome, Italy; Museo Nazionale Romano, Terme di Diocleziano, Rome

Background imageFantastic Animal Collection: Pan and a hamadryad (mosaic)

Pan and a hamadryad (mosaic)
6384228 Pan and a hamadryad (mosaic); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania, Italy; (add.info.: Pan and a hamadryad); Photo © Stefano Baldini.

Background imageFantastic Animal Collection: Dancing faun, Farnese collection (bronze)

Dancing faun, Farnese collection (bronze)
6384223 Dancing faun, Farnese collection (bronze); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania, Italy; (add.info.: Dancing faun, Farnese collection); Photo © Stefano Baldini.

Background imageFantastic Animal Collection: Statuette of a satyr

Statuette of a satyr
7287258 Statuette of a satyr; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Statuette of a satyr. Early imperial period inspired by late classical Greek art)

Background imageFantastic Animal Collection: Satyr playing the flute

Satyr playing the flute
7287222 Satyr playing the flute; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Satyr playing the flute. Roman copy, second half of the 1st century AD of an Hellenistic bronze)

Background imageFantastic Animal Collection: Acete, held prisoner by two soldiers, narrates the deeds of Bacchus to Pentheus

Acete, held prisoner by two soldiers, narrates the deeds of Bacchus to Pentheus and his retinue of warriors
8683582 Acete, held prisoner by two soldiers, narrates the deeds of Bacchus to Pentheus and his retinue of warriors, 1650-52 (wall tempera painting) by Boulanger

Background imageFantastic Animal Collection: Venus gives the crown to Ariadne; on the clouds Venus, surrounded by cupids

Venus gives the crown to Ariadne; on the clouds Venus, surrounded by cupids
8683580 Venus gives the crown to Ariadne; on the clouds Venus, surrounded by cupids, offers the crown of Vulcan to Ariadne seated next to Bacchus, 1650-52 (wall tempera painting) by Boulanger

Background imageFantastic Animal Collection: Medea, in front of a tripod, rejuvenates the nurses of Bacchus placed in front of the sorceress in

Medea, in front of a tripod, rejuvenates the nurses of Bacchus placed in front of the sorceress in the company of
8683579 Medea, in front of a tripod, rejuvenates the nurses of Bacchus placed in front of the sorceress in the company of the god, 1650-52 (wall tempera painting) by Boulanger

Background imageFantastic Animal Collection: Pegasus, 19th-20th century (oil on canvas)

Pegasus, 19th-20th century (oil on canvas)
8859838 Pegasus, 19th-20th century (oil on canvas) by Redon, Odilon (1840-1916); 65.4 x 54.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Painting by Odilon Redon); Photo © Christie's Images.

Background imageFantastic Animal Collection: Demon and monstrous creatures, detail by an anonymous artist

Demon and monstrous creatures, detail by an anonymous artist, Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin
AIS5363807 Demon and monstrous creatures, detail by an anonymous artist, Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin, Monastery of St

Background imageFantastic Animal Collection: Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy (1265-1321): Dante facing the entrance of Hell

Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy (1265-1321): Dante facing the entrance of Hell
AIS5349558 Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy (1265-1321): Dante facing the entrance of Hell, from a 14th century manuscript (miniature); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; © Iberfoto.

Background imageFantastic Animal Collection: The Damnation of Faust, c.1900 (illustration)

The Damnation of Faust, c.1900 (illustration)
8698469 The Damnation of Faust, c.1900 (illustration) by Fraipont, Gustave (1849-1923); (add.info.: Music. La damnation de Faust (The Damnation of Faust), opera by Hector Berlioz (1845)

Background imageFantastic Animal Collection: Bootes Canes Venatici, Coma Berenices and Quadrans Muralis, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue)

Bootes Canes Venatici, Coma Berenices and Quadrans Muralis, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue)
7339260 Bootes Canes Venatici, Coma Berenices and Quadrans Muralis, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 38.5x37.3x33.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageFantastic Animal Collection: Chinese pirate flag, c.1849 (cotton)

Chinese pirate flag, c.1849 (cotton)
7339172 Chinese pirate flag, c.1849 (cotton) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 220.9x284.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageFantastic Animal Collection: Volvelle giving the rules for predicting solar and lunar eclipses

Volvelle giving the rules for predicting solar and lunar eclipses. One of the volvelles features a dragon with multiple
7340903 Volvelle giving the rules for predicting solar and lunar eclipses. One of the volvelles features a dragon with multiple heads and a partial solar eclipse

Background imageFantastic Animal Collection: Monoceros, Canis Minor and Atelier Typographique, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )

Monoceros, Canis Minor and Atelier Typographique, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340894 Monoceros, Canis Minor and Atelier Typographique, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageFantastic Animal Collection: Pisces, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )

Pisces, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340892 Pisces, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 27)

Background imageFantastic Animal Collection: Capricornus, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )

Capricornus, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340890 Capricornus, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 25)

Background imageFantastic Animal Collection: Cancer, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )

Cancer, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340885 Cancer, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 19)

Background imageFantastic Animal Collection: Delphinus, Sagitta, Aquila and Antinous, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue)

Delphinus, Sagitta, Aquila and Antinous, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue)
7340881 Delphinus, Sagitta, Aquila and Antinous, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 13)

Background imageFantastic Animal Collection: Celestial Globe Gores, 1636-95 (paper, copper plate, engraving)

Celestial Globe Gores, 1636-95 (paper, copper plate, engraving)
7340779 Celestial Globe Gores, 1636-95 (paper, copper plate, engraving) by Rossi, Domenico de' (1659-1730); 44x19 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageFantastic Animal Collection: The Fairy felt a sharp nip (colour litho)

The Fairy felt a sharp nip (colour litho)
8630978 The Fairy felt a sharp nip (colour litho) by White, Flora (1878-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fairy felt a sharp nip)

Background imageFantastic Animal Collection: Monstrum acephalon : Woodcut, Monstrum acephalon, monster without a head

Monstrum acephalon : Woodcut, Monstrum acephalon, monster without a head. From the 1642 book Monstrorum Historia by
UIG5327113 Monstrum acephalon : Woodcut, Monstrum acephalon, monster without a head. From the 1642 book Monstrorum Historia by Ulisse Aldrovandi (Bologna, 1522-1605)

Background imageFantastic Animal Collection: Aries Biceps : Renaissance woodcut Ram. From the 1642 book Monstrorum Historia by Ulisse

Aries Biceps : Renaissance woodcut Ram. From the 1642 book Monstrorum Historia by Ulisse Aldrovandi (Bologna)
UIG5327069 Aries Biceps : Renaissance woodcut Ram. From the 1642 book Monstrorum Historia by Ulisse Aldrovandi (Bologna, 1522-1605)

Background imageFantastic Animal Collection: Lupus Marinus Lupus Scythius : This creature looks a bit like a lion with a baboon's nose

Lupus Marinus Lupus Scythius : This creature looks a bit like a lion with a baboon's nose
UIG5327065 Lupus Marinus Lupus Scythius : This creature looks a bit like a lion with a baboon's nose and mane well-tamed by conditioner. "Lupus," however, suggests that it's a wolf

Background imageFantastic Animal Collection: Harpy Secunda : Harpyae secunda icon, Egyptian harpy. Renaissance Woodcut monsters

Harpy Secunda : Harpyae secunda icon, Egyptian harpy. Renaissance Woodcut monsters
UIG5327064 Harpy Secunda : Harpyae secunda icon, Egyptian harpy. Renaissance Woodcut monsters. From the 1642 book Monstrorum Historia by Ulisse Aldrovandi (Bologna, 1522-1605)

Background imageFantastic Animal Collection: Puer Cornutus : Puer cornutus: a child with horns. From the 1642 book Monstrorum Historia by

Puer Cornutus : Puer cornutus: a child with horns. From the 1642 book Monstrorum Historia by Ulisse Aldrovandi
UIG5327158 Puer Cornutus : Puer cornutus: a child with horns. From the 1642 book Monstrorum Historia by Ulisse Aldrovandi (Bologna, 1522-1605)

Background imageFantastic Animal Collection: Sus Capite & Pedibus Humanis : Sus capite & pedibus humanis, pig with human head and hands

Sus Capite & Pedibus Humanis : Sus capite & pedibus humanis, pig with human head and hands
UIG5327153 Sus Capite & Pedibus Humanis : Sus capite & pedibus humanis, pig with human head and hands. From the 1642 book Monstrorum Historia by Ulisse Aldrovandi (Bologna, 1522-1605)

Background imageFantastic Animal Collection: Pullus Equinus Humana Facie : Horse with human face. From the 1642 book Monstrorum Historia by

Pullus Equinus Humana Facie : Horse with human face. From the 1642 book Monstrorum Historia by Ulisse Aldrovandi
UIG5327149 Pullus Equinus Humana Facie : Horse with human face. From the 1642 book Monstrorum Historia by Ulisse Aldrovandi (Bologna, 1522-1605)



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"Unleashing the Fantastical: A Captivating Journey through Art and Imagination" Step into a world where reality intertwines with mythical creatures, as depicted in "The Temptation of Saint Anthony. " This mesmerizing oil on canvas painting transports us to an ethereal realm, where evil spirits from "The Evil Spirits of the Modern Daily Press" lurk in every corner. Intrigue deepens as we encounter "The Unicorn is Killed and Brought to the Castle, " a masterpiece crafted with wool warp and silk. Its intricate details transport us back to a time when unicorns roamed freely, captivating our imagination. Marvel at the enigmatic allure of the sea as you gaze upon "Mermaid, " an exquisite oil on canvas artwork that captures both beauty and mystery. Dive deeper into aquatic wonders with "A diver attacked by an octopus, " a color lithograph that leaves us breathless. Discover hidden treasures within ancient architecture through "Grottesche decoration at Radnor House. " This black-and-white photograph showcases intricate designs that once adorned England's Lost Houses, evoking nostalgia for what has been lost but not forgotten. Witness bravery unfold in dramatic engravings like "The abduction of Amymone by the sea monster" and "Perseus and Andromeda. " These timeless tales depict heroic figures facing formidable challenges head-on. Journey alongside Saint George as he confronts deathly dragons in both engraved form ("Saint George and the Death Dragon") and handwritten script ("Saint George and the Dragon"). These iconic depictions symbolize courage triumphing over adversity throughout history. Immerse yourself in fantastical realms once more with "The Dream of the Doctor, " an enchanting engraving that blurs boundaries between dreamscape and reality. Let your mind wander amidst its intricacies, inviting endless interpretations. Finally, witness divine celebrations come alive through frescoes like "Preparations for the Banquet of the Gods for the Wedding of Cupid and Psyche.